Sorry if this was already asked - (this thread is quite long)
When watching on Apple TV, there is a DELETE option. Does this delete the FILE from the NAS? Or does it only remove from Channels List?
Either way, can there be an option to have DELETE removed? I don’t trust my kids with the ability to delete anything in error.
Thanks again for the amazing service!
Do you still want to be able to delete recordings, or are you fine with the delete being hidden everywhere?
As was already stated, Delete does not delete anything. While it will remove the movie from the library, the original file will not be touched. Also, since the server scans for movies every 5 minutes, it will quickly be added back.
(If you're going to use a pre-alpha constantly changing unsupported feature, you really should read all of the posted information about it.)
Personally, I’d rather it be completely hidden.
I agree, completely hidden for imported media. Maybe there is an admin mode, or maybe admin is limited to web, where you could delete.
I’ve added a setting to the client app to hide delete buttons. It’ll be available once we push out a beta for the import stuff.
Agree
Let us select the audio track when playing multi-track recordings.
Update the scraper to ignore directories that have a file named .chdvrignore or the like as most scrapers allow this simple exclusion.
Allow us to customize movie poster by picking up an existing poster.jpg or poster.png file in the movie directory, or manually specifying what to use.
I'm pretty sure it was mentioned that searching recording is on their roadmap.
Thanks. But a Server Side Setting would be best. I have 8+ Apple TV Clients and a 1/2 dozen iPads and a few iPhones. So server side setting would be much better for me to control.
I agree the server side setting should be a default for every client/every setting if you're running Channels Plus. And a sync option on each client to sync same from the server. I understand the use case for a client to use a different setting, but the default should be sync to the server (Channels Plus).
Yeah, server-side would be best. I have several ATV's and phones.
Please never allow deleting of imported media, as only the media metadata is scaped and imported. Channels Plus didn't record it, so it should never be allowed to delete original media which was created outside of Channels Plus. If this happened I would most likely cancel my subscription after warning others.
If we want to move/rename/delete media created outside of Channels, we have a way to do that.
My imported movie media was created before I started using Channels Plus, and although Channels Plus is my go to source for Live TV and recordings from HDHR tuners and TVE, it is not yet my media manager as it's not even in Beta state yet. I would recommend anyone using it create a test directory somewhere and copy some of your movies there for testing, don't rely on it preserving your existing movies directory.
I agree with your concerns but not your action. This is/will be a feature which no one is has to use. I would simply not use it if my grandkids have the same rights as me and could delete content.
I am a fan of Plex for this type of media that I keep indefinitely. Even Plex allows deletion of content BUT they also have the OWNER and Managed Users and Friends all with rights. I also have Emby which only has Users with rights.
I would be very conservative if you did not have Users with rights.
Example from Plex: Server Side Setting
Allow media deletion
The owner of the server will be allowed to delete media files from disk. Yes or No.
In this case only the owner has the option.
I have a handful of movies recorded on the DVR
I have over a thousand movies/shows files on my NAS
At this time, there is no separation of categories on the Apple TV - they are all in one group/list - so it's tough to find DVR items.
Can I suggest a way to have these differentiated?
example - DVR MOVIES and LOCAL MOVIES
Since they are all in the same place, it makes it tough to locate something recently recorded on the DVR - (again, I am referring to the Apple TV set up)
Also, because of this I have tried to remove the "local content" files and no matter what I do, they are still there.
I have:
-removed them from the web based folders, and hit "Scan Source" and "Prune Deleted"
-restarted Apple TV multiple times
-restarted Nvidia Shield multiple times
Any suggestions?
Thanks.
As long as your movie source directory contains movies, Channels will continually scan the directory structure, I think every 5 minutes looking for any movies.
Simplest way is to add another Movie Source in the DVR web UI that points to an empty directory (or one with no movies in it), then delete the source that points to your current movie directory.
so basically :
1-redirect to new folder
2-rescan
-and it will stop trying to look at the prior folder/s?
I'll try when I get home.
Thanks.
Worked for me.
When you delete the source pointing to your movies directory it asks you
Are you sure you want to remove all movies imported from "/pathtomovies"?
Odd. Not working for me.
No matter what I do, all files are still there.
I can’t remove them.
Did you add a new source pointing to an empty directory that's outside the path of your movies and delete the old one?
When you state the files are still there, where are you seeing them?
They should be removed from the DVR web UI, not sure about client apps though as I rarely use a client other than a browser.
Also, which Channels DVR version are you running?
I'm on the latest public release v2019.11.19.2312
Have you restarted the DVR server since removing the source? I find that Channels often fails to propagate changes made to sources (such as lineups, modifying disabled channels, etc.) until being forced to re-read its configuration.
It sounds cliché, but the old maxim of "Have you tried turning it off and back on?" still holds true for many ills with technology.
I’ve done everything suggested.
Only thing I haven’t done is to restart the router.
Restarted Apple TV
Restarted Nvidia Shield
Chose new empty folder
Deleted old folders
Unplugged NAS
The “pruning files” has been running for hours.
Just no luck with this.