[damiensmunki]

Okay...I'm in the process of archiving my entire CD collection on my HD using the Apple Lossless codec. I'd also like to have AAC versions of these files in another library to use with my 80GB iPod. Once I get everything imported in lossless format, can I convert/export those files as AAC's without replacing my lossless files? Can I specify a different location than that of my lossless files? Basically...can I export a seperate AAC library from my new lossless library? Am I making any sense? Thanks for any help!
Rob

[JKT]

Under the Advanced menu, there is an option to Convert Selection to AAC. This will create a duplicate of the file in AAC format. You can then create a Smart playlist that only contains AAC files and use that as the basis for further playlists or smart playlists for synching to your iPod.

Alternatively, assuming that you didn't already have AAC files that you want to keep separate from the newly created ones, sort the library by Kind and select and delete all the AAC files (e.g. to the Trash). Then shift them from the Trash to their own folder. Restart iTunes while holding down the option key to create a new iTunes Library. Import all the AAC files into the new Library.

Switch between the two Libraries by holding the option key as you launch iTunes.