GCstar forums - Plugin for scanning big movie folders

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A friend and I created this little plugin for scanning big movie folders. Usually does a quite good job with the "Multiple Results->Take first" option.

Here the README:

GCstar ImportMovieFolder plugin

INSTALLATION

Put the lib folder into your gcstar installation base directory
(usually /usr/share/gcstar) and restart GCstar


USAGE

In GCstar select File->Import->MovieFolder. A dialog will apper. Enter your preferences and press the import button.

Most of the options given are quiet self explanatory. However here are some remarks:

This plugin looks up movies based on their file- and foldername. Unfortunately there is often unnecessary information contained in those strings, which makes it difficult to match the right movie. Therefore some modifications to the search string are performed.

Special characters and everything between (),{},[] brackets is automatically removed.
e.g. The.Shawshank.Redemption(1994.DVDRip.AC3.XviD.CD1).avi => The Shawshank Redemption

"Words to be removed" simply removes a single word.
e.g. using enlish, 1080p, etc.:
The.Shawshank.Redemption.english.1080p.avi => The Shawshank Redemption

"Words to mark the end of a title" These words and everything behind them is removed.
e.g. using DVDRip, etc.:
The.Shawshank.Redemption.1994.DVDRip.AC3.XviD.CD1.avi => The Shawshank Redemption 1994


If there there is a year given in the filename, "Try to match movie by year" will filter results using this year.

By slightly tuning the preferences according to your local movie collection the plugin should be able to recognise most movies correctly. It is then a good idea to use the option "Multiple Results->Take First" to make your life easier.


LICENSE

Made in 2010
Based on the GCImportFolder plugin by Tian

This plugin is under GPL v2 or later

You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
along with GCstar

Last edited by macks (2012-03-04 11:53:33)

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