Have One ITunes Library but 3 devices i want to sync, can it be done?

Hi Everyone
I have a large MAC 27" computer and it is synced with my iphone. I also have an itouch and a nano. We have made purchases on the computer, the iphone and the touch.
1. Can they all work off the same library?
2. If you buy a song on the touch, can it be transferred to the main library and be used by our other devices?
3. I have authorised each device but the main one is the iphone to the main library. Everytime i attach the nano or the touch it wants to wipe out all the songs on the device and link to the main library. Is there anyway to merge all the data and then sync between the 3 devices of the main library?
Thanks in advance
Troy

troyboy65 wrote:
1. Can they all work off the same library?
yes. there is no limit as to how many devices can be synced with the same iTunes.
2. If you buy a song on the touch, can it be transferred to the main library and be used by our other devices?
yes. to transfer purchases made on a mobile device, connect your device and right-click or control-click your iPod in the iTunes Source list, then choose +transfer purchases+ from the shortcut menu that appears.
3. I have authorised each device but the main one is the iphone to the main library. Everytime i attach the nano or the touch it wants to wipe out all the songs on the device and link to the main library. Is there anyway to merge all the data and then sync between the 3 devices of the main library?
when you say *main library*, does that mean you have other libraries ? can you elaborate on your setup, please ?
in order to prevent a sync from happening when a device is connected, go iTunes > preferences > devices and check +prevent iPods ... from syncing automatically+.
you might also want to set your devices to _*manage content manually*_
JGG

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