Does the String Replacements change the name of my files? (2 Viewers)

[nzdreamer55]

Sorry for the softball question. The FAQ was really helpful about string replacements, but I'm not sure if it changes the file name or just what the parsing engine sees.

Also when would I use the "use as Tag" and "is Regex"?

Thanks

Steve

 

[SilentException]

It does not modify file names, just internal rename for parser.

If your replace patterns are using regular expressions, then you should set "is Regex". Read up on regular expressions to make your replacements very powerful.

Use as tag just sets the replace pattern to a DB field which is basically file media "tags" (for example "1080p;HDTV;XviD;AC3"). I don't think it's used anywhere in the plugin but you can set some filters on this field I guess.

 

[nzdreamer55]

Thanks for the help. Is there a setting where I could have it rename the files?

Steve

 

[SilentException]

Nope but there are external programs that can help you with this.

theRenamer
TV-renamer
TVRename

 

[nzdreamer55]

Again thanks for the help

 

[RoChess]

Technically it renames the files internally when you use the "Before" checkbox. This is useful for when your files are named wrong, but you do not want to rename them before you import.

For example "Teen.Wolf.S01E01.720p.HDTV.x264-Tag.mkv" with string replacement "Teen.Wolf" -> "Teen Wolf (2011)" is imported correctly into:

Teen Wolf (2011): Series Info

without a need for manual interaction or any file renaming. It does mean you have to create the string replacement of course, but that is a one time deal. It can be used to add info such as the above example, but also to remove. For example having '&' or 'and' in a filename can cause conflicts in matching if the TheTVdB show is named the other way. By simply removing them from the filenames via string replacement you avoid any issues as the TheTVdB API will find them without.

You can also use it to turn acronyms into full text for a proper match. A filename such as "BSG.S01E01.Pilot.avi" will fail to match, but add a string replacement for "BSG" -> "Battlestar Galactica (2003)" and you are good to go.