Correct way to update movie library of .strm files

[moshmont 8]

Is there a correct way to update a movie library that is a directory structure of .strm files that are pulled and converted from an m3u link?  I have the code to create the directory of .strm files.  What I need to know is, do I need to shut down the server?  I would be replacing the whole directory structure.  What I ended up doing is NOT stopping the server, I created the new directory at the same level with a different name, then renamed the directories, then had Emby scan the libraries.  Is that the best way to do it or is there a better way?

Thanks!

 

Edited September 23, 2020 by moshmont

[Luke 37365]

Hi, you should be able to just run a regular library scan. No need to shut down.

[Carlo 4332]

I use STRM files a lot and just update them in place.

I run on Windows and have my libraries use Real Time Monitoring (library option) and don't even have to run a library scan as Emby sees changed or new files and does it thing.