Selectively move recordings to alternate Storage Paths

Channels DVR Server
#1

I have my channels DVR setup with multiple storage paths. Is there a recommended approach to selectively move 'some' of my recordings from the Default Storage Path to one of the alternates? For example, I'd like to move all of the 'Movies' into this alternate path as they are less frequently used and take up alot more space.

I see the 'More Options' for regenerating indexes, fixing video timestamps, and redetect commercials. Is there a recommended way to move these files over and regenerate all of the stuff that Channels DVR needs to identify commercials/etc?

#2

You have to setup a Cron job or batch job to move the files. Nothing built into Channels will do this.

#3

So at this point I'm not necessarily concerned with automation this solution via a cron job (although I do like the idea). Primarily I want to make sure the recording stuff done by Channels DVR are maintained - basically commercial detection/etc still work properly after moving the files. My assumption is that this info is not necessarily encoded into the .mpg files, and that I'd need to take some actions after moving the files.. Maybe I just need to do the 'More Options ->Redetect Commercials' selection

#4

Add the new location to additional storage

Drag and drop the mpg files to the new location

That's it

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#5

Got it - ok cool - thanks for that clarification

#6

To answer your question.
The metadata and commercial markers for your recordings are held in The Channels DVR database.
As long as you move the recordings to your additional storage paths using the same directory structure it was recorded to, it will work since Channels DVR will search your primary and additional paths for the recorded files.

i.e. move files
FROM: DVR_storage_path/TV/Show_Name/recorded_filename.mpg
TO: New_additional_storage_path/TV/Show_Name/recorded_filename.mpg

FROM: DVR_storage_path/Movies/recorded_filename.mpg
TO: New_additional_storage_path/Movies/recorded_filename.mpg

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