Rename movies according to their database-entry

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It would be nice if the moving-pictures plugin could rename movies
according to their database entry. So something like
Shrek.3.HD.720p.AC3.AxxO.mkv would be renamed to Shrek the Third (2007).mkv.

This would definitly help with reimporting movies and it could help us
cleaning up our movie directories ;)

Original issue reported on code.google.com by luksm...@gmail.com on 6 Dec 2008 at 4:13

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This sounds like a great feature, very helpfull for renaming a messy movie 
collection once and for all. Maybe it could have an option for storing the 
cover 
image as folder.jpg in movie folder aswell, this would make remaking database 
much 
faster.

Original comment by smaug.th...@gmail.com on 6 Dec 2008 at 7:43

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This would also give moving pictures a feature no other plugin has, ability to 
really sort your movies collection permanently. Would really give it the 5 star 
quality it deserves. Maybe even an option to store the backdrop in movie folder 
(by 
users choosing, not everyone would like this option i guess).

Original comment by smaug.th...@gmail.com on 6 Dec 2008 at 7:45

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Seperate issue but possible connection with Issue #121

Original comment by apond...@gmail.com on 6 Dec 2008 at 8:00

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Maybe this is turning into a separate issue now, but an added bonus of storing 
folder.jpg perhaps backdrop.jpg, will lighten the load on the pages hosting the 
images and make offline database rebuild possible. As far as i remember, if a 
movie 
is deleted from the database the artwork is delted aswell?

Original comment by smaug.th...@gmail.com on 6 Dec 2008 at 11:12

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Yeah we can do this. It will have to be a ways out though, we have other things 
that 
I think should take priority.

Original comment by conrad.john on 7 Dec 2008 at 7:40

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I guess this issue would be solved by making the plugin rename the movie 
file(s) 
according to the database field wich holds the respective movie's name. Would 
it be 
possible to have an option to rename it with it's Imdb id aswell? like 
TTxxxxx.avi. 
After all its only just another field in the database.

Original comment by smaug.th...@gmail.com on 13 Dec 2008 at 1:35

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Original comment by conrad.john on 14 Dec 2008 at 6:20

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We could make it customizable. Everyone will want to have their stuff named 
differently so it only makes sense.

Original comment by conrad.john on 20 Dec 2008 at 10:02

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In my opinion this should be a static thing that a user is able to do in the 
config
and not an automatic change. My reasoning behind this is that the user could 
opt to
change the file names for the movies currently in the DB once the user knows 
that
they are all correct. This feature could have a negative impact if an incorrect 
movie
is automatically assigned. This would cause the movie in the DB to be wrong and 
also
the file name.

Original comment by LRFal...@gmail.com on 26 Jan 2009 at 2:39

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This should also look for subtitle files with the same name as the local file, 
and
rename those so as not to break their relationship with the movie file.

Original comment by travistx on 18 Apr 2009 at 1:18

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like people before, i think this issue and Issue #121
 are very interesting.

Original comment by tel...@gmail.com on 28 Apr 2009 at 11:58

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I agree with both LRfalk01 and Travis - these are both very crucial parts of 
the 
feature if it gets implemented.

Original comment by jona...@gmail.com on 14 Sep 2009 at 1:25

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It would be great it it could make also make file structures based on masks 
similar to 
how programs like media monkey do it.

Eg. %/%Name/%Name.avi

Original comment by tony...@gmail.com on 27 Oct 2009 at 12:45

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Issue 569 has been merged into this issue.

Original comment by conrad.john on 14 Nov 2009 at 7:08

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Retagged the version number for this issue. This is not a rescheduling, we 
are just changing our version number scale.

Original comment by conrad.john on 29 Nov 2009 at 8:09

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Hey,

As I'm sharing the Movie Folders with a WDTV Live, having the folder.jpg and
filename.jpg created from the Moving Picture DB would be awesome !

Thanks

Original comment by dlfad...@gmail.com on 8 Dec 2009 at 7:40

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Dlfadolf, what you are asking for is an enhancement request UNRELATED to this 
issue. If 
you would like to file a new enhancement request, please fell free, but any 
further off 
topic posts in this issue thread will be deleted.

Original comment by conrad.john on 9 Dec 2009 at 1:59

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Attached is an initial release of my idea of how to make this work. Feedback 
greatly
appreciated. 

-Wrong patch was attached originally. Good to go now.

Original comment by LRFal...@gmail.com on 12 Dec 2009 at 3:01

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Awesome LRFalk, thanks a ton! I will review this ASAP and give you my feedback. 

Original comment by conrad.john on 12 Dec 2009 at 5:37

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I have updated some things as well as make some improvements. Undoing a name 
change
is now possible.

Original comment by LRFal...@gmail.com on 13 Dec 2009 at 3:13

Attachments:

• FileRename.patch

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Fantastic work LRFalk01. Committed your changes in r1009 (with a few very minor 
tweaks 
here and there). After we push out 1.0.2 I'll add support for bulk file 
renaming 
(should eb an easy fix, but we have some critical issues pending for 1.0.2). If 
you 
have additional changes please create a new patch off the current revision of 
the 
trunk.

Again, awesome work, thanks a ton!!

Original comment by conrad.john on 21 Dec 2009 at 6:14

• Changed state: Started
• Added labels: Milestone-1.1.0, Priority-High
• Removed labels: Milestone-2.0.0, Priority-Medium

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I did a short test with the current version in SVN, basically it works very 
good, but
I would like to rename also the foldername of the movie if the foldername was 
the one
used for movie indication. (isDedicatedFolder() is the function I think?)
The structure I would like to use would be:
Moviename (year, language)/CD1.avi

but my currenct structure is also that way, so when I use the FileRenamer I get
CurrentMoviename (year, language)/Moviename (year, language)/CD1.avi
expected
Moviename (year, language)/CD1.avi
so foldername was renamed and the filename was well.

thanks!!

Original comment by dominik....@gmail.com on 14 Jan 2010 at 12:55

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concerning the doler renaming the's also the great app from jmcentire:

http://forum.team-mediaportal.com/moving-pictures-284/app-create-rename-folders-
based-info-moving-pictures-76187/

maybe it could help!
I really can't wait to see that app included within Moving picture!

Original comment by giorg...@gmail.com on 17 Jan 2010 at 9:19

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Just wanted to add my point of view.

Renaming the movie files is not a good idea because,
1. Sometime in the future you may realise you need subtitles, so you need to 
know the
original rip filename to download the correct subtitles version.
2. Sometime in the future you release that the rip you have is bad quality or 
has
errors, unfortunately since you don't have the filename anymore you don't know 
which
version you originally downloaded.

A better option is to automatically rename the movie's parent folder if it is 
the
only movie in that folder, else if the movie doesn't have it's own folder then 
it
creates a subfolder from the movies directory with the movie name, then places 
the
movie file in that folder.

Format for foldername should be customizable in the advanced settings, by using
things like %title% %year% %language% etc....

I personally like to have my english movie folder called
\%title% (%year%)\
and if it is a foreign movie
\%english.title% [%foreign.title%] (%year%)\

Original comment by kiwijung...@gmail.com on 25 Jan 2010 at 10:52

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Thanks for the input kiwijunglist.

Currently this logs the original file name in the database, so this information 
is
not lost. There is also an option to revert back to the original file name. I 
will be
looking into the ability to rename the parent folder's name also.

Original comment by LRFal...@gmail.com on 25 Jan 2010 at 11:38

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Maybe have different options for the rename system?

1. Rename filename only "Movie Title (Year).ext"
2. Rename folder only "Movie Title (Year)"
3. Rename folder and filename "Movie Title (Year)/Movie Title (Year).ext"

Could also perhaps combine it with the NFO system, but then perhaps create like 
a 
movie_title.ORG.NFO file containing original filename, or make it be a part of 
the 
movie_title.NFO file.

Don't want to overcomplicate things, but a lot of people have different 
preferences. 
To throw even more fuel on the fire, I currently use the "Movie Title 
[Year].ext" 
format, so I can use "Movie Title (Extended) [Year].ext" and "English Title 
(Foreign 
Title) [Year].ext" combinations and make it easier on some custom RegExp rules.

Original comment by RoChess....@gmail.com on 26 Jan 2010 at 12:10

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RoChess, the file rename system is completely customizable as far as what you 
want
the name to be. I agree that it should also have the option to rename the 
folder as
well or instead of the file name. It just isn't there yet.

Original comment by LRFal...@gmail.com on 26 Jan 2010 at 3:44

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LRFalk01, I don't think that there is a need for an option to decide if a folder
should be renamed or not. When the movie is in it's own folder 
(isDedicatedFolder()
is the function I think) you should anyway rename the folder, otherwise it 
doesn't
make any sense for the user to rename all the files inside his movie folders.

Another option would be to get a managed folder structure. The user specifies 
the
base path and the folder structure of that one and every new movie gets 
automatically
renamed based on the pattern and moved into the base path.

Btw, as kiwijunglist mentioned the original filename, maybe you can add a 
pattern for
the original filename, so even his case would be configureable.

Original comment by dominik....@gmail.com on 26 Jan 2010 at 8:05

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I have updated this to also include the ability to rename directories if it is 
the
dedicated directory for a movie. Patch attached.

Original comment by LRFal...@gmail.com on 5 Feb 2010 at 12:44

Attachments:

• fileRename.patch

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Thanks very much for the changes LRFalk01. As I mentioned in IRC have been 
focusing on 
polishing 1.0 right now but will integrate this into the trunk in the next few 
days.

Original comment by conrad.john on 9 Feb 2010 at 5:56

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So has this been integrated yet in RC2? Doesn't seem like it :)

Original comment by zinu.to...@gmail.com on 13 Mar 2010 at 5:11

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No, this will be a feature for 1.1.0. v1.0 is code completed.

Original comment by damien.haynes@gmail.com on 13 Mar 2010 at 10:52

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LRFlak01/fforde, I know this is not complete yet but I noticed that FileRenaming
could not be done if you did multiple movie select from Movie Manager. Here is a
patch that addresses that from revision r1085 of trunk:

we can discuss further in IRC.

Original comment by damien.haynes@gmail.com on 21 Apr 2010 at 2:57

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• MultiSelectFileRename_r1085.patch

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I didn't see that damien already did this, so here is another patch for the same
thing . . . 

Original comment by LRFal...@gmail.com on 21 Apr 2010 at 10:34

Attachments:

• fileRename.patch

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new features:
    - Rename Preview
    - Option to rename folder too
    - Other files (like subtitles) with a filename 
<MovieFilename>*.<AdditionalFileTypesToRename> will be renamed too

    Notes:
        - restore folder names is not implemented
        - if the new foldername already exist "Rename folder" will not work 
- no warning but log entry

new settings:
    Additional FileTypes to rename: ".srt|.idx|.sub|.ac3|.dts"
        (Filename starts with the MovieFilename + got one of these 
Extensions => file will be renamed too)

    Rename Folder: "true"
        (If true the default value in the RenamePopup for RenameFolder is 
'checked')
        (If true StartRename() will rename folder by default) (not in 
use,renamepopup always sets the value in the Movierenamer Class)

Example.:   

File Rename Pattern:        ${movie.title} (${movie.year})${moviepart}
Multi-Part Rename Pattern:   Part #

1 part, [folder for Subtitles + ac3]

    .\Matrix_1part_Subsfolder_ac3\Matrix.avi
    .\Matrix_1part_Subsfolder_ac3\Matrix.comment.ac3
    .\Matrix_1part_Subsfolder_ac3\Subs\Matrix.English.idx
    .\Matrix_1part_Subsfolder_ac3\Subs\Matrix.English.sub

    RenameFolder = true :
        .\Matrix (1999)\Matrix (1999).avi
        .\Matrix (1999)\Matrix (1999).comment.ac3
        .\Matrix (1999)\Subs\Matrix (1999).English.idx
        .\Matrix (1999)\Subs\Matrix (1999).English.sub

    RenameFolder = false :      
        .\Matrix_1part_Subsfolder_ac3\Matrix (1999).avi
        .\Matrix_1part_Subsfolder_ac3\Matrix (1999).comment.ac3
        .\Matrix_1part_Subsfolder_ac3\Subs\Matrix (1999).English.idx
        .\Matrix_1part_Subsfolder_ac3\Subs\Matrix (1999).English.sub

2 parts, 2 folder, [Subtitles] 

    .\Matrix_2parts_difffolders\Cd1\Matrix CD1.avi
    .\Matrix_2parts_difffolders\Cd1\Matrix CD1.English.srt
    .\Matrix_2parts_difffolders\Cd2\Matrix CD2.avi
    .\Matrix_2parts_difffolders\Cd2\Matrix CD2.English.srt

    RenameFolder = true :  
    (dont know if this is a good solution...)
        .\Matrix_2parts_difffolders\Matrix (1999) Part 1\Matrix (1999) Part 
1.avi
        .\Matrix_2parts_difffolders\Matrix (1999) Part 1\Matrix (1999) Part 
1.English.srt
        .\Matrix_2parts_difffolders\Matrix (1999) Part 2\Matrix (1999) Part 
2.avi
        .\Matrix_2parts_difffolders\Matrix (1999) Part 2\Matrix (1999) Part 
2.English.srt

    RenameFolder = false :
        .\Matrix_2parts_difffolders\Cd1\Matrix (1999) Part 1.avi
        .\Matrix_2parts_difffolders\Cd1\Matrix (1999) Part 1.English.srt
        .\Matrix_2parts_difffolders\Cd2\Matrix (1999) Part 2.avi
        .\Matrix_2parts_difffolders\Cd2\Matrix (1999) Part 2.English.srt

2 parts same folder, [Subtiltes] 

    .\Matrix_2parts_samefolders\Matrix CD1.avi
    .\Matrix_2parts_samefolders\Matrix CD1.English.srt
    .\Matrix_2parts_samefolders\Matrix CD2.avi
    .\Matrix_2parts_samefolders\Matrix CD2.English.srt

    RenameFolder = true :
        .\Matrix (1999)\Matrix (1999) Part 1.avi
        .\Matrix (1999)\Matrix (1999) Part 1.English.srt
        .\Matrix (1999)\Matrix (1999) Part 2.avi
        .\Matrix (1999)\Matrix (1999) Part 2.English.srt

    RenameFolder = false :
        .\Matrix_2parts_samefolders\Matrix (1999) Part 1.avi
        .\Matrix_2parts_samefolders\Matrix (1999) Part 1.English.srt
        .\Matrix_2parts_samefolders\Matrix (1999) Part 2.avi
        .\Matrix_2parts_samefolders\Matrix (1999) Part 2.English.srt

    Bug:
        Rename Folder on +  old_foldername < new_foldername => Wrong DB 
entry in FullPath

        eg.: .\M\Matrix.avi -> .\Matrix(1999)atrix (1999)\Matrix(1999).avi  
instead of .\Matrix(1999)\Matrix(1999).avi

        after reopen Configuration the right Path is set.
        First there is the right path in the DB, but AFTER StartRename() is 
finished there is the wrong path.

Original comment by onkeldag...@googlemail.com on 5 Jun 2010 at 6:46

Attachments:

• MovieRenamer.patch

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Onkel, is this patch an expansion of the existing rename functionality already 
implemented?

Original comment by conrad.john on 5 Jun 2010 at 9:11

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yes

Original comment by onkeldag...@googlemail.com on 5 Jun 2010 at 10:58

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Ok there is the patch again....
+bug fixed
+added option to rename only folders

Original comment by onkeldag...@googlemail.com on 8 Jun 2010 at 4:23

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• MovieRenamer.patch

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Okay just committed several updates to the renaming system in r1121. Click the 
revision number there for details.

Onkel I just want to say thanks a ton for your patch. I didn't use everything 
(I redid the Approval Popup) and I did some pretty major refactoring (the 
renamer itself) but your changes definitely saved me at *least* a few days 
worth of work.

For anyone compiling yourself, from the trunk, I'd definitely love some 
feedback. please keep in mind though that this feature is still new and has had 
limited testing. For the love of god, back up your database! And at least at 
first, please be sure to review all renames (the default), because you never 
know if we have some undiscovered bug hidden in there.

Original comment by conrad.john on 2 Jul 2010 at 5:52

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- GetSecondaryFiles() and Revert() should include files like 
"Moviename.English.srt" and search in Subfolders (like ./Subs/) too. 
(see 1121_GetSecondaryFiles_Revert.patch)

- Bug: ( movingpictures_dirfilesbug.log )
      Rename Folder and Files (2 movieparts)
      -> only new foldername is set in DB. Filenames are still the same or only one is changed.
      reason: MovieImporter.OnFileRename() for a moviepart is called AFTER the folder was renamed -> OnFileRename cant find new filename -> return without changes 

Original comment by onkeldag...@googlemail.com on 2 Jul 2010 at 4:30

Attachments:

• r1121_GetSecondaryFiles_Revert.patch
• movingpictures_dirfilesbug.log

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Thanks Onkel, I will try to look at these items tonight. I have some family 
coming in town today though so if it takes a few days, I apologize in advance. 
;)

Did you have any thoughts on the usability and workflow side of things?

Original comment by conrad.john on 2 Jul 2010 at 4:38

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I haven't been able to test these patches yet, but please be aware of the 
following situation:

Movie.avi
Movie.srt (forced subs for alian/foreign bits)
Movie.Full.srt (or Movie-Full.srt)
Movie.DirCut.srt (or Movie-Director's Comment.srt)

All those other files have to be renamed properly as well to not break the 
function of allowing MediaPortal to select between the different subtitle 
options.

Original comment by RoChess....@gmail.com on 2 Jul 2010 at 4:43

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Issue 876 has been merged into this issue.

Original comment by conrad.john on 24 Aug 2010 at 1:07

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fforde, do you think 'Original Directory Name' should be removed from Movie 
Details screen in configuration? Or atleast moved to 'File Details' section.

Original comment by damien.haynes@gmail.com on 20 Sep 2010 at 8:36

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Issue 898 has been merged into this issue.

Original comment by conrad.john on 28 Oct 2010 at 4:07

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Original comment by conrad.john on 31 Jan 2011 at 1:22

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Original comment by conrad.john on 8 Aug 2011 at 8:11

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Hi,

I love the rename feature in movpic. Thanks for the great work.
One thing I am missing is the possibility to use file infos like video 
resolution ${movie.videoresolution} for the rename pattern. 

Possible to add that?

Thanks
Michael

Original comment by michael....@gmail.com on 7 Aug 2012 at 11:33