Channels Streaming Folders

Channels DVR Server
#3

I don't get an option to clear streaming cache. But based on the dates I would assume anything not recent can be cleared. I just find it odd that all these files are still saved.

#4

They're used to reduce resource usage for future viewings. Disk space is relatively cheap, so sacrificing a few GBs to save on (relatively expensive) power/resources down the road might be a reasonable compromise.

#5

Thanks for the help.

#6

I don't see that menu available, perhaps it has been moved, or removed?

Transcoder
Transcoder830×303 68.3 KB

#7

Perhaps it's the difference between stable and pre-release versions:

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#8

Any folders starting with ch or file are temporary and can be deleted. I think there were bugs in the past where they were not getting cleaned up on certain platforms.

Streaming Folder > Holding data since 2021
#9

Thanks for the feedback. I deleted everything in the streaming folders that was with the ch. That freed up about 16Gbs of data.

#10

I had it. Cleared the cache. Now I don't have it. Looks like a dynamic item.

#11

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This bug is still present in the unraid docker image with the latest pre-release.

#12

Is there an error in the log?

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#13

Failed to clean up /shares/ChannelsDVR/Streaming/ch2.1-dANY-37b50c68d635-368375203: unlinkat /shares/ChannelsDVR/Streaming/ch2.1-dANY-37b50c68d635-368375203/cache: directory not empty

#14

I am getting a similar error lately.

[ERR] Failed to clean up E:\Channels DVR\Streaming\ch6050-dANY-ip192.168.50.14-849607186: remove E:\Channels DVR\Streaming\ch6050-dANY-ip192.168.50.14-849607186\cache\transcoder.log: The process cannot access the file because it is being used by another process

#15

Does that include folders that start with "channels-cache?" I'm assuming the answer is yes but just want to make sure.

CleanShot 2021-06-16 at 15.35.00

#16

Cache can be cleared with the button mentioned above. Also safe to delete manually.

#17

That would make sense, but I've never seen that menu item appear, and my Streaming folder currently has over 400 items in it, weighing in at about 120 GB.

#18

The button mentioned above has never appeared for me. It's not there now and I am currently on Channels DVR server version 2021.06.13.0323.

Thanks though, I will delete the contents manually.

#19

Please try with v2021.06.16.2209

#20

I do not see that button either ... even on v2021.06.16.2209

#21

Same error.

#22

I just updated to 2021.06.16.2209 and still don't see "Cache" section for the "Clear Streaming Cache" button. My current Channels DVR/Streaming folder has 400 folders in it, and is ~120 GB.

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