Re: Limiting export to some shares
Posted: Tue May 28, 2019 11:31 am
Hi Paul,
Thanks for the detailed reply and no problem at all, I take your remarks in the same spirit as I hope you're taking mine.
There are some points that you made that are very valid, for example I did miss the Media Type option, so that addresses that concern.
Yes jRiver needs some files too, but that's just one per title (one of the 4-5 I mentioned for MyMovies), as I generate that metadata file with MMCM. I haven't seen that MM generates one file per episode for the TV Series that are fully defined (with episodes mapped). I guess I need to look closer. By the way, even if the number of files created by CMC is the same, it's 100% of unnecessary files from the point of view of a user like myself who is still using MCE/MM, given that these files are additional. But let's not get bogged down with this, I totally accept that you are doing your best with what you have. I only commented on feeding the central CMC database because you mentioned it and said that it wouldn't be that difficult. If it's not an option, let's forget about this. As you say, it's the feature that counts. Yes, there is a part of my that's a bit OCD, and I don't like to see losts of files being added, especially within the disc structure itself (I don't mind that much about the series/seasons folders. By the way, you could do what MyMovies does, and hide some of these files. It won't solve the issue, but it might make it less visible, so more easily forgotten
I also get the advantage of exporting all this information, so it's not necessary to spend time on this either.
Re speed for a centralized database, it depends on the case use. My HTPC is the MyMovies server, and the main computer where I'd use CMC. So there would be no network latency as the CMC database would be local, on the fast system SSD. But for sure, it would be slower on other clients, same as with MyMovies.
What I cal the browser menu is the top icon bar.
All the titles I've tried playing (UHD BD folders) are marked "watched" after only a short attempt to play the file. That seemed to be the case with all of the 101 files I could import in the demo. I'll double chekc and will give you a few examples if I can reproduce with 2.2.
You are correct that I haven't spent much time day to day with CMC. I have identified a few dealbreakers, so I'm waiting to see how it progresses before spending more time with it. It sounds like it's moving fast, so I'll do a few more tests soon. All my comments are based on first impressions, after a few quick tests. I certainly am not familiar with the software yet and don't consider myself like a user, only a "potential" user.
Then the real test will be when/if I buy a license and import my 3,000+ titles
Yes I did mean getting an actual exception error when pressing ESC from the main browser page. I'll take a screenshot when/if I get this error again.
An option for cycling the menu would be great if you can add that. If ESC could be used to exit, that would be a great option too, because that's pretty much standard (though not on MCE). It does mean ESCape, after all
I'm very impressed with how reactive you are. I'm in a bit of a rush so please let me know if I forgot anything, I didn't have the time to re-quote you.
Looking forward to doing more tests soon,
Manni
Thanks for the detailed reply and no problem at all, I take your remarks in the same spirit as I hope you're taking mine.
There are some points that you made that are very valid, for example I did miss the Media Type option, so that addresses that concern.
Yes jRiver needs some files too, but that's just one per title (one of the 4-5 I mentioned for MyMovies), as I generate that metadata file with MMCM. I haven't seen that MM generates one file per episode for the TV Series that are fully defined (with episodes mapped). I guess I need to look closer. By the way, even if the number of files created by CMC is the same, it's 100% of unnecessary files from the point of view of a user like myself who is still using MCE/MM, given that these files are additional. But let's not get bogged down with this, I totally accept that you are doing your best with what you have. I only commented on feeding the central CMC database because you mentioned it and said that it wouldn't be that difficult. If it's not an option, let's forget about this. As you say, it's the feature that counts. Yes, there is a part of my that's a bit OCD, and I don't like to see losts of files being added, especially within the disc structure itself (I don't mind that much about the series/seasons folders. By the way, you could do what MyMovies does, and hide some of these files. It won't solve the issue, but it might make it less visible, so more easily forgotten
I also get the advantage of exporting all this information, so it's not necessary to spend time on this either.
Re speed for a centralized database, it depends on the case use. My HTPC is the MyMovies server, and the main computer where I'd use CMC. So there would be no network latency as the CMC database would be local, on the fast system SSD. But for sure, it would be slower on other clients, same as with MyMovies.
What I cal the browser menu is the top icon bar.
All the titles I've tried playing (UHD BD folders) are marked "watched" after only a short attempt to play the file. That seemed to be the case with all of the 101 files I could import in the demo. I'll double chekc and will give you a few examples if I can reproduce with 2.2.
You are correct that I haven't spent much time day to day with CMC. I have identified a few dealbreakers, so I'm waiting to see how it progresses before spending more time with it. It sounds like it's moving fast, so I'll do a few more tests soon. All my comments are based on first impressions, after a few quick tests. I certainly am not familiar with the software yet and don't consider myself like a user, only a "potential" user.
Then the real test will be when/if I buy a license and import my 3,000+ titles
Yes I did mean getting an actual exception error when pressing ESC from the main browser page. I'll take a screenshot when/if I get this error again.
An option for cycling the menu would be great if you can add that. If ESC could be used to exit, that would be a great option too, because that's pretty much standard (though not on MCE). It does mean ESCape, after all
I'm very impressed with how reactive you are. I'm in a bit of a rush so please let me know if I forgot anything, I didn't have the time to re-quote you.
Looking forward to doing more tests soon,
Manni