Running time for grouped films is not displayed

[mixXxim 2]

Hi,

I've grouped two versions of the same movie. Once as mkv and once as ISO with the same name.
Unfortunately then the running time of the films is not displayed.
Assumption: because then the ISO is taken as the primary film and the running time cannot be determined, although the ISO is in the second position in the selection.
Question: How can I change this fact without splitting up the group.
thank you

Ich habe zwei Versionen ein und des selben Films Gruppiert. Einmal als mkv und einmal als ISO mit dem selben Namen.
Leider wird dann die Laufzeit der Filme nicht angezeigt.
Vermutung: weil dann die ISO als primärer Film genommen wird und die Laufzeit nicht ermittelt werden kann, obwohl in der Auswahl die ISO an zweiter Stell steht.
Frage: Wie kann ich diesen Umstand ändern ohne die Gruppierung aufzusplitten.
Danke

[Abobader 3470]

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[pwhodges 2014]

There is no user control over the ordering of options, or which Emby chooses as default.  The choice is made each time of the version which Emby thinks will be able to give the best quality for the client and connection in use.

Our usage for other things like versions or directors cuts is (currently) tolerated but not really supported.

Paul

[Happy2Play 9785]

4 minutes ago, mixXxim said:

Assumption: because then the ISO is taken as the primary film and the running time cannot be determined, although the ISO is in the second position in the selection.

 

There is no dynamic information on multi-versioning.  Emby will only present info for one item in the group no matter what version is selected.

 

 

 

[Happy2Play 9785]

5 minutes ago, mixXxim said:

Question: How can I change this fact without splitting up the group.

Possibly remove the ISO, do a library scan and readd the ISO.

[pwhodges 2014]

1 minute ago, Happy2Play said:

There is no dynamic information on multi-versioning.  Emby will only present info for one item in the group no matter what version is selected.

That's not strictly true, as the audio and subtitle track selectors are adjusted to match the selected file (it would be unusable if they weren't).

Paul

[Happy2Play 9785]

Just now, pwhodges said:

That's not strictly true, as the audio and subtitle track selectors are adjusted to match the selected file (it would be unusable if they weren't).

Paul

Yes that is file info and the rest of the UI does not show any this different as the first file imported presents everything for all files, ie first nfo file if you write nfo files.

[ebr 16195]

Hi. Your supposition is probably correct. I guess I would ask why add an ISO as a version - you won't be able to play it pretty much anywhere so it will probably just cause frustration for users.

[mixXxim 2]

14 hours ago, Happy2Play said:

Eventuell die ISO entfernen, einen Bibliotheksscan durchführen und die ISO lesen.

Hi,

Thanks a lot for all the answers.
@ Happy2Play
Did it just as well, it works and the times can now also be sorted. That was my real job.

1 hour ago, ebr said:

Hallo. Deine Vermutung ist wahrscheinlich richtig. Ich schätze, ich würde fragen, warum eine ISO als Version hinzugefügt werden sollte - Sie werden es nirgendwo spielen können, also wird es wahrscheinlich nur Frustration für die Benutzer verursachen.

@ebr

because I want to keep the ISO as originals and the mkv are ripped and edited.
But I will move to an external HDD later.
thank you

 

@all

why is the quote in German now?
Probably because I had the page translated into German in chrome.

 

[ebr 16195]

On 1/12/2022 at 8:41 AM, mixXxim said:

because I want to keep the ISO as originals and the mkv are ripped and edited.
But I will move to an external HDD later.

Right, but, since they won't be playable, I think you should archive these outside of Emby to avoid confusion (and the problem you are encountering).