I believe with FileBot 4.7.2 and up we can edit MKV Meta Data such as the MKVTitle.
I was wondering is there a way to do this from the GUI with my presets to make the original filename be added to the MKV Title so I can keep track of old filenames in case I made a mistake renaming?
Advanced MKV Meta Data Writing
Re: Advanced MKV Meta Data Writing
1.
FileBot does not modify files, and thus can't modify mkv properties which are embedded in the file content.
2.
FileBot does store the original filename as xattr (i.e. filesystem metadata) alongside the file:
viewtopic.php?f=3&t=324
3.
Additionally, FileBot also keeps a history
of all previously processed files, so if you want to revert files to their original names, then the history / revert feature is by far the easiest way to do it.
4.
If you do what to store the original filename (e.g. as stored by filebot into xattr) inside the mkv content as well, then you can use filebot and mkvpropedit command-line tools in combination to automate that task. That'll require basic command-line skills though.
FileBot does not modify files, and thus can't modify mkv properties which are embedded in the file content.
2.
FileBot does store the original filename as xattr (i.e. filesystem metadata) alongside the file:
viewtopic.php?f=3&t=324
3.
Additionally, FileBot also keeps a history
of all previously processed files, so if you want to revert files to their original names, then the history / revert feature is by far the easiest way to do it.4.
If you do what to store the original filename (e.g. as stored by filebot into xattr) inside the mkv content as well, then you can use filebot and mkvpropedit command-line tools in combination to automate that task. That'll require basic command-line skills though.
Re: Advanced MKV Meta Data Writing
Oh, I thought it could use MKVpropedit, which would only help with MKVs but most of my content is MKV.
Oh, that would be great but since I use both Windows and Linux on some of my drives won't apply in my situation generally but I might as well use it when I'm on Windows.2.
FileBot does store the original filename as xattr (i.e. filesystem metadata) alongside the file:
viewtopic.php?f=3&t=324
Can I just add: [xattr:net.filebot.filename] at the start of my script: {[xattr:net.filebot.filename]} ...ect...{....
Isn't erroring out, but I don't see the info in Properties > Details
I knew about this but wouldn't help/apply in my situation.3.
Additionally, FileBot also keeps a history
I have a batch file that I run before I put the files in FileBot that copies the filename into the MKV Title with MKVPropEdit. I'll keep using that for now...just like to have less manual steps or accidental re-runs of the batch file.4.
If you do what to store the original filename (e.g. as stored by filebot into xattr) inside the mkv content as well, then you can use filebot and mkvpropedit command-line tools in combination to automate that task. That'll require basic command-line skills though.
Re: Advanced MKV Meta Data Writing
2a.
If you want to access the original name xattr value in your FileBot format, then you can use the {original} binding.
2b.
You can configure FileBot to store xattr metadata in a plain file/folder structure instead of filesystem metadata:
This one was added with the latest revision: viewtopic.php?f=6&t=9535
If you want to access the original name xattr value in your FileBot format, then you can use the {original} binding.
2b.
You can configure FileBot to store xattr metadata in a plain file/folder structure instead of filesystem metadata:
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filebot -script fn:properties --def net.filebot.xattr.store=.xattrRe: Advanced MKV Meta Data Writing
Oh, that is really neat {Original}
I'll use that for now as another layer of redundancy.
Thank you.
I'll use that for now as another layer of redundancy.
Thank you.