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File Scanner Improvements II

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rick.ca:
If I were to obtain a file of a better quality than one I have, put it in a different folder, delete the original file, then run the scanner, it would detect a changed file path and update the path—without rescanning the file. (At least I assume so...Why else would CAD be asking for this?) If it did rescan the file, it would update Media label—but will also ensure all other file information is correct.

It's a minor thing, but from a design point-of-view, I think it's better to update things such as the file information from the same source (the file scanner) at the same time. Exceptions make data inconsistencies more likely. Or to put it another way, when I look at my file information data, I like to know it all came from the last scan of the file. And not that one field might have been changed by Scan folders and another might have been changed by a plugin. If an update is called for, rescan the file.

CAD:

--- Quote ---I think it's better to update things such as the file information from the same source
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Rick are you saying, you would like file scanner to update, all fields related to media information when rescanning?
(not going to list all fields) but quality, duration, video codecs, Media label etc.

I think this a good idea. Adds a bit more processing time, but no different than adding a new movie.

rick.ca:
Yes. As I said, it should be optional. The default state for me would be "on." If there were a handful of path changes in my scan results, I would not likely notice the file scan time. It takes about 1/2 second per file. If I moved 120 files to a different folder, I might want to turn it off to spare myself that agonizing minute of useless scanning. If I had moved my entire collection to a different drive, it would take a while (and a lot longer than the method you suggested). But for one-time things like that, I don't mind going for a coffee. ;)

CAD:
One more thing, it should scan for path changes AND Volume changes separately.
I have movies stored on drive caddies (removable drive bays.)

Main movie directory is F:\dvd\moviename (year). The volume label of the drive is Movie001.
When this drive is full (and I have watched all movies on it) I will remove the drive and put it into storage (on a shelf most likely).
The new drive I put in will be mapped to F:\dvd\moviename (year) but will have a volume label of Movie002. Scanner folders will need to check for Media label changes as well as path changes to cover all contingencies.

buah:

--- Quote from: CAD on August 15, 2010, 03:09:15 am ---Rick are you saying, you would like file scanner to update, all fields related to media information when rescanning?
(not going to list all fields) but quality, duration, video codecs, Media label etc.
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--- Quote from: rick.ca ---Yes
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If I properly understood discussion, then choosing action "Add New Movie" instead of "Change File Path" from the context menu on a selected title in the File scanner, does exactly what are you suggesting as to be implemented?

I'm sorry if I misunderstood suggestion(s).

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