Reload Add-ons

DecK · 2012-05-02 03:39

Hi All
Is there a way to force a reload of the add-ons database without requiring a restart/reboot?

Thanks
Declan

**jmarshall** · 2012-05-02 04:48

Do you mean refreshing the repositories? If so, that's in the context menu on the repo.

**spiff** · 2012-05-02 06:43

and the same on 'enabled add-ons' for locals.

DecK · 2012-05-02 20:13

Sorry guys, that question was vague at best, and that’s doing vague a disservice.

Here’s a more detailed version.
I’m trying to keep two XBMC machines in sync and as part of that I am copying
• the /addons directory
• the /userdata/addons_data directory
• the /userdata/Database/Addons15.db
from XBMC1 to XBMC2.

After I have copied these there, the question is
Do I need to reboot/restart XBMC2 in order for the copied add-ons to be available, or running in the background for service add-ons?
Or is there some other way to have XBMC2 handle this change in the files?

I hope that that is a little clearer.

Thanks
Declan

**spiff** · 2012-05-02 21:44

it won't see them before a refresh is done. you can submit the built-in command UpdateLocalAddons to do the equivalent of the context menu item from a script.

DecK · 2012-05-02 22:00

Thank you, ya grumpy bastard!

That is exactly what I was looking for.

DecK Senior Member Posts: 134 Joined: Nov 2008 Reputation: 4 Location: Round Rock, TX	2012-05-02 03:39 Post: #1 Hi All Is there a way to force a reload of the add-ons database without requiring a restart/reboot? Thanks Declan
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jmarshall Team-XBMC Developer Posts: 24,520 Joined: Oct 2003 Reputation: 138	2012-05-02 04:48 Post: #2 Do you mean refreshing the repositories? If so, that's in the context menu on the repo. Always read the XBMC online-manual, FAQ and search the forum before posting. Do not e-mail XBMC-Team members directly asking for support. Read/follow the forum rules. For troubleshooting and bug reporting please make sure you read this first.
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spiff Grumpy Bastard Developer Posts: 12,171 Joined: Nov 2003 Reputation: 81	2012-05-02 06:43 Post: #3 and the same on 'enabled add-ons' for locals. Always read the XBMC online-manual, FAQ and search the forum before posting. Do not e-mail XBMC-Team members directly asking for support. Read/follow the forum rules. For troubleshooting and bug reporting please make sure you read this first.
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DecK Senior Member Posts: 134 Joined: Nov 2008 Reputation: 4 Location: Round Rock, TX	2012-05-02 22:00 Post: #6 Thank you, ya grumpy bastard! That is exactly what I was looking for.
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