Splitting iTunes Library Based On Content

Hello,
Is there any tool or any method to split where iTunes stores certain types of files.
I would like to have iTunes store all music on my iDisk but keep all video content on my local hard drive. Preferably, even if I buy music I would like it to automatically go to the iDisk.
Is there anyway to do this, or do something close to this?
Thanks

Not unless you know which file in the app sets the choices. I've been through it pretty thoroughly and can't find the one.

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