Any way to re-locate iTunes Library??

i've googled long , hard (twss) yet find solution allow me perform reasonably simple task without messing music library.

i've moved new machine, , have copied entire itunes library because folder structure different (used store media on separate partition, stored in home folder), i'm left few unsatisfactory options:

1. continue using old itunes library has tracks , playlists preserved doesn't know of files located.
2. delete , re-add tracks library, means itunes knows wipes of precariously chosen playlists.
3. do 'move' , 'consolidate' method copy of tracks new location mess personal taste in folder structure/file naming believe have check 'allow itunes organise music folders' (uh, no itunes, had massive mp3 collection long before glint in steve jobs' eye....)
4. start new itunes library scratch (??!)

missing obvious? there's got easy way this, right? want change start of file path in itunes library database instead of reading /mediadrive/music/itunes etc reads /home/music/itunes. of other folder paths should same....

way this??

 

well, can point itunes new library holding shift/option while opening it. not sure if current situation give go if havent already. ask location of new library file.

@ end of day, have recommend door number 3. when moved itunes swore , struggled how stupid , every time moved damn folder, give me dreaded explanation mark. cures itunes , stood for.

1 day gave , clicked consolidate library button , checked off "let itunes manage library". took getting used (i , organized folders self), in end, if let itunes thing way easier , nicer when have change computers or backup library.

going through same thing iphoto. coming picasa, cant understand why apple cant monitor folders, , when changes, update (as picasa does). seems once again, if let iphoto work , stop messing folders, life easier. seems apple want forget file system in general, might way go.

 

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