Auto group movies in Library

[Jey2024 33]

Hey guys, my apologies if I'm overlooking something. I installed the Auto Box Set plugin today, and it informed me that the functionality is now built-in. So, I checked this article https://emby.media/support/articles/Collections.html?q=collection - and it shows how to create a collection and all.

But I'm wondering, how do I group movies within a Library folder? For example, let's say I have a library named Movies. When I download parts 1, 2, and 3 of the movies, the posters are shown individually. Can I group them together so that they won't take up much space on the screen?

Or am I totally mixing up the functionality of this plugin?

Thanks in advance.

[Happy2Play 9781]

Assuming they have the <set> metadata you would enter the library and click the three dots menu and enable "Group items into collections" option.

Note this is a per client option.

If you do not have required <set> metadata on each item you will need to go to library setup and ensure you have the option enabled.

Otherwise you will have to manually create Collections.

[Jey2024 33]

8 hours ago, Happy2Play said:

Assuming they have the <set> metadata you would enter the library and click the three dots menu and enable "Group items into collections" option.

Note this is a per client option.

If you do not have required <set> metadata on each item you will need to go to library setup and ensure you have the option enabled.

Otherwise you will have to manually create Collections.

Hello, 

 

Thank you for the reply.  I reviewed the file and can see all the meta data. I can also confirm that I have enabled "Group items into collections". 

But the problem is, when I go to library setting, I don't see this option "Import collection information form metadata downloaders".. can you point me in the right direction? I believe when you mention <set> metadata you mean name, description, movie db id etc? 

[Luke 42080]

HI, there is a defect in 4.8.7 causing this setting to not be visible. We will be releasing a 4.8.8 maintenance update in the next day or two to resolve it.

A workaround in the meantime is to configure the setting using an Emby app such as Emby for Windows or android.

[Jey2024 33]

Ah it looks like a known issue - 

 I will use my android app to update these settings for now. Thanks. 

[Happy2Play 9781]

Couldn't type fast enough.  Was going to link that topic and suggest an alternate client.

 

 

Edited May 22, 2024 by Happy2Play

[Jey2024 33]

3 minutes ago, Luke said:

HI, there is a defect in 4.8.7 causing this setting to not be visible. We will be releasing a 4.8.8 maintenance update in the next day or two to resolve it.

A workaround in the meantime is to configure the setting using an Emby app such as Emby for Windows or android.

Cool thanks Luke. I was going crazy looking for this option again and again scrolling up and down lol