File naming with tmdb/imdb/thetvdb IDs

[RealJerk]

Is it necessary to use curly brackets { } for the IDs or can square ones [ ] be used interchangeably?

If not, is there a possibility of it being added?

I am seeing some wrong matches when using square brackets - not sure if that is to blame.

Example:

Naming and organizing your Movie files | Plex Support

Batman Begins (2005) {imdb-tt0372784}

Using:

Batman Begins (2005) - [imdb-tt0372784] [tmdb-272]

That movie title is just an example, not a real mismatch.

thanks

[OttoKerner]

@RealJerk

Is it necessary to use curly brackets { } for the IDs

Yes.

@RealJerk

or can square ones [ ] be used interchangeably?

No.
Content between the first pair of square brackets is intentionally ignored by the Plex scanner.

[RealJerk]

Oh that solves the issues i’ve been having! Never knew about it being ignored, major blunder!

Thanks