Allright, so there is an interplay of factors determening it, and not only on the server side.
I see.
But still, if the format of the file is outside the boundaries defined here:
There is a 100% certainty that the file will be transcoded, right?
In those cases when there is a 100% chance it will be transcoded (when playing over a local lan) I want an icon to signify that and I would want an option to try an play the file via DLNA instead
[From within Plex TV App: Play via DLNA er]
Thanks for weighing in, I can see how what you explained complexify it a little 
