ITunes Consolidation - question

Hi,
Recently I executed the consolidate option in iTunes v6 (for Windows). I noted that the physical mp3 files were stored in random order (I guess picked up from the ID3 tags).
IS there a way to determine the order of files stored into a directory during consolidation? Has the default order it takes been documented anywhere? How do I change it.
Also, if I change the ID3 tags(through Get Info option), does the physical location of the file get updated? Can I change it?

If you have the 'Keep iTunes Music folder organized’ option selected in the iTunes Preferences, all your music files will be sorted into Artist/Album folders on the PC. This is based on the ID tags, or what you have directly changed via iTunes.
If you change the information within iTunes, the program will change the physical location of the file: Folder &/or Name. Only if you have the 'Keep Organized' option selected.
Without more details about what you actually have on your PC and how you have iTunes managing your music files, I am only guessing.
If you want the standard iTunes organization, then select it. Then make sure your M3 files are properly tagged.
Post back if you have more questions.

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