[REQUEST] Auto Update Library Script?

boyofford · 2009-09-17 11:10

Hi all,
At the moment if i want to add stuff to the library i can see two methods..
select file/folder and scan content
or
leave the option on that makes xbmc scan for new content on startup

Both work fine, but both i think have disadvantages.

If i have to scan manually sort of speak i have to go out of library mode and scan movies or series folders manually (don't have music so thats not a prob),
then return to library mode and go back to the views i prefer (e.g. all movies sorted by title)

or

f i leave the option on to search for new content on startup it scans on every startup.

However i tend to add stuff in big chunks, i.e might add 10 movies and 10 different episodes once a fortnight in one go, sometimes more often, sometimes less often

My idea is a script that will simply scan all folders that are linked when used.
It would be great if this could able be added to skins as a button or something?
Or just linked into favourites if preferred.

Would this script be possible in XBMC? :confused2:

Thanks all, never tried scripting so may give it a go myself if get chance.

**spiff** · 2009-09-17 11:42

uhrr. executebuiltin(updatelibrary(video))

yes. totally doable.

boyofford · 2009-09-17 12:43

spiff Wrote:uhrr. executebuiltin(updatelibrary(video))

yes. totally doable.

Thanks, i'm gona have a go at writing this i think.
Looks just the right size of project for my first go at scripting Big Grin

**rwparris2** · 2009-09-17 17:03

Quote:If i have to scan manually sort of speak i have to go out of library mode and scan movies or series folders manually (don't have music so thats not a prob),
then return to library mode and go back to the views i prefer (e.g. all movies sorted by title)

You don't really have to leave the library to do this.
Inside the library in any view>context menu>update library.

In any case unless you want it to be smarter about when it scans, scripting is unnecessary.

boyofford · 2009-09-17 21:21

rwparris2 Wrote:You don't really have to leave the library to do this.
Inside the library in any view>context menu>update library.

In any case unless you want it to be smarter about when it scans, scripting is unnecessary.

Your right! problem solved, not spotted that.
Would be good to just update everything from home screen/fav screen, but won't bug me as much now!

tetodbs · 2010-07-06 00:27

Hi to all,

I've upgraded my xbmc to latest svn, before that I've used two scripts to auto update my library but now seems not to work.

The scripts are in "C:\Program Files (x86)\XBMC\scripts" folder and are the following:

autoexec.py

Code:

import xbmc, xbmcgui

xbmc.executebuiltin('XBMC.AlarmClock( VideoLibraryUpdater, XBMC.RunScript(special://home/scripts/VideoLibraryUpdater.py),45,true)')

VideoLibraryUpdater.py

Code:

import xbmc, xbmcgui

xbmc.executebuiltin('XBMC.UpdateLibrary(video)')

xbmc.executebuiltin('XBMC.AlarmClock( VideoLibraryUpdater, XBMC.RunScript(special://home/scripts/VideoLibraryUpdater.py),45,true)')

I found the scripts in this post, how can I make these to work with the new addon system?

Thanks and sorry for my english Rolleyes

Ilia · 2010-07-06 05:43

I am interested in this as well,

I have put all that in a skin.autoupdater format with addon.xml, but unsure how special:// path relates to it or if can be made auto-executable?

Cheers,

TerranQ · 2010-07-06 06:51

I'm just taking a guess here, but they should be in a script.autoupdater folder (I believe), and the name should be changed to default.py (again, I believe). Someone with some knowledge should be able to tell you for sure though.

Ilia · 2010-07-07 00:37

Yep, had changed it into the script.* standard and have addon.xml file too.

I have 2 issues;

1. what will the new path be from "special://home/scripts/VideoLibraryUpdater.py"
2. how can I make the script auto-execute as before. making it default.py means i have to start it every time - deal breaker.

Thanks

Ilia · 2010-07-07 09:33

anyone? I doubt I am the only user that wants an automatic way of updating the library.. Rolleyes

spiff Grumpy Bastard Developer Posts: 12,234 Joined: Nov 2003 Reputation: 82	2009-09-17 11:42 Post: #2 uhrr. executebuiltin(updatelibrary(video)) yes. totally doable. 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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boyofford Member Posts: 61 Joined: Apr 2009 Reputation: 0	2009-09-17 12:43 Post: #3 spiff Wrote:uhrr. executebuiltin(updatelibrary(video)) yes. totally doable. Thanks, i'm gona have a go at writing this i think. Looks just the right size of project for my first go at scripting
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Ilia Senior Member Posts: 285 Joined: Dec 2008 Reputation: 0	2010-07-06 05:43 Post: #7 I am interested in this as well, I have put all that in a skin.autoupdater format with addon.xml, but unsure how special:// path relates to it or if can be made auto-executable? Cheers,
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TerranQ Senior Member Posts: 292 Joined: Oct 2008 Reputation: 0	2010-07-06 06:51 Post: #8 I'm just taking a guess here, but they should be in a script.autoupdater folder (I believe), and the name should be changed to default.py (again, I believe). Someone with some knowledge should be able to tell you for sure though.
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Ilia Senior Member Posts: 285 Joined: Dec 2008 Reputation: 0	2010-07-07 00:37 Post: #9 Yep, had changed it into the script.* standard and have addon.xml file too. I have 2 issues; 1. what will the new path be from "special://home/scripts/VideoLibraryUpdater.py" 2. how can I make the script auto-execute as before. making it default.py means i have to start it every time - deal breaker. Thanks
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Ilia Senior Member Posts: 285 Joined: Dec 2008 Reputation: 0	2010-07-07 09:33 Post: #10 anyone? I doubt I am the only user that wants an automatic way of updating the library..
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