But than I dont understand, why there are options like “Prefer local media data” and/or album art “Local files only" in the first place. If they are ignored completely in that case…
In programming there is always a way to get things done; if there’s a will, there’s a way (It’s mostly just a matter of will and how much effort it takes). I’d even be willing to buy a Plex Subscription if that were to help…
I have seen other posts in this forum with users facing this particular problem (e.g. Multiple artwork for Albums are the same ).
It would be nice if a solution was developed. Probably the most easy solution would be a “Various Artists” (or whatever name) parent folder, and everything after that is by user choice (no matter if subdirs are created inside that or all files are dumped in that folder). And plex honoring the “Various Artists” in cover.
Or - independant of such a folder idea: Plex honors “Prefer local media data” and/or album art “Local files only" also in “Plex Scanner”.
Thanks again (for considering).
