Add to collection based on TVShow.nfo tag?

[Lighthammer 91]

This is a weird one that has an interesting case use but might not be pragmatic. 

 

As of now, the Collections.xml controls weather a series is part of a given collection. 

 

I would like to propose that TVShow.nfo has a tag added to tell it if its a given collection.
 

If either Collections.xml or TVShow.nfo has the tag, the series is added and both files are updated accordingly.

 

The reason I purpose this is I find its easier to sort series needing work (episodes, manual updates to metadata, etc) be moved to a different library on the backend (physically move the folder to another that points to a different library).

It would be nice to keep everything in a given custom created box set when series are moved in this fashion. 

This feels like a pragmatic thing to do to simply add better sorting power.

[Luke 42077]

Why two ways of doing the same thing? That's usually when we get into trouble with overcomplicating the system.

[levander 97]

And why TVShow.nfo and not any nfo? If the reason for this request is easier maintaining of collections due to moving around and renaming files belonging to collections then check this: https://emby.media/community/index.php?/topic/77907-make-collections-path-independent/

Edited December 31, 2019 by levander