FAQ 10: Reorganizing media without losing metadata (while PMS is running)
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Disable the following options in Settings - Server - Library - Show Advanced and remember to Save the changes.
a. Scan my library automatically
b. Run a partial scan when changes are detected
c. Scan my library periodically
d. Empty Trash after every scan -
Move your media
Make any configuration changes or physical media file moving you need to.
When you are done, proceed with the actual PMS configuration change -
Updating your PMS configruation
a. Edit each library section - Folders - ADD the new location (Do not remove the old yet) - SAVE the changes.
b. PMS will see the new location and begin scanning.
c. As each item is matched, a 2 will appear (duplicate) on each item already in your library . This is expected and desired proof everything is going as expected.
d. When completed, Edit the library section again. REMOVE the old media location.
e. Scan one final time. Observe the 2 being removed.
f. Empty the Trash
g. Clean the bundles
h. Optimize the database
i. Wash - Rinse - Repeat for each library section until done
j. Return to Settings - Server - Library, Enable those options you previously turned off.
That’s it. Your media has now been moved to its new location(s) and PMS is updated to reflect this.
