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[seansimpson]

I have written a script to copy audio/video files from it's original location to a preferred location, while updating the filename to remove non-printing characters, spaces, etc.  Final step is to use the SetInfo endpoint to update the location in the MediaCenter Database.  I'm getting the following error:

Media Center encountered errors while tagging or moving files. Check that the files exist, are not read-only, and are not in use by other programs.

Tagging error: /Users/sean/Pictures/ikigai.jpeg
Tagging error: /Volumes/ELITE SE880/iTunes2/iTunes Library.itl

Those are the original locations, where MC has already imported the library from, so it reads these files all the time.  Why would a note about "moving" files exist?  I  know it is  possible to move a library through the MC UI, but that won't change the actual filenames as I want to.

[Matt]

That's going to flag the file as dirty and try moving from the old filename to the new filename. It maybe needs a way on the SetInfo call to tell it to not make the file dirty?

[MrBiff]

When you are updating the Filename (aka Location) field, make your calls using the File ID, not Filepath.

[Matt]

This brought up a good point, so MC34 will have this:
NEW: Added a "Dirty" flag to MCWS SetInfo so a file can be changed without flagging as dirty (which moves and tags the file).

Thanks for the help

[seansimpson]

When you are updating the Filename (aka Location) field, make your calls using the File ID, not Filepath.

I do use the file id.

[seansimpson]

I do use the file id.

Is there a way to do this before the next release?  Or will I have to wait?

[Awesome Donkey]

You'd have to wait for MC34 to be released.