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Windows => JRiver Media Center 33 for Windows => Topic started by: datdude on February 15, 2025, 01:47:13 pm

Title: Is it possible to set a tag to a specific value via a MCC or MCWS command?
Post by: datdude on February 15, 2025, 01:47:13 pm

I'd like to be able to set a simple tag via my remote when browsing a specific video file in Theater View that would either 'check' or 'uncheck' a custom library field I created called "Watched Later".

I did not see any documentation for setting a tag either via MCC or MCWS, but I may have missed it.

If this is not possible, can that type of command be added in the future?

Thanks!

Title: Re: Is it possible to set a tag to a specific value via a MCC or MCWS command?
Post by: zybex on February 17, 2025, 03:35:07 am

MCWS has /File/SetInfo to do that.

Title: Re: Is it possible to set a tag to a specific value via a MCC or MCWS command?
Post by: datdude on February 17, 2025, 10:50:00 am

Ah, thanks for that! I was looking for something related to 'tagging'. But this makes sense since its just related to the MC database file info, not necessarily the file tag.

So, if I know the currently selected file's key, I can get this to work. But how do I get that key on the fly and fill it in to the SetInfo command?

I realize this command can get the key I need: http://localhost:52199/MCWS/v1/Files/Current?Action=JSON&Fields=key

But, I'm not a coder, so I have no idea how to merge the two together into one set of executable code. I don't expect anyone to write the code for me, but is there an example on the Interact board of how you might be able to do this, even if it is for other commands?

Thanks!

Title: Re: Is it possible to set a tag to a specific value via a MCC or MCWS command?
Post by: zybex on February 17, 2025, 12:53:04 pm

You're going to need some batch file/script to patch the two calls together. It's simple, but some minor coding is needed.

This would be a nice feature - I've made a feature request:
https://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php/topic,140638.0.html

Title: Re: Is it possible to set a tag to a specific value via a MCC or MCWS command?
Post by: lepa on February 17, 2025, 01:29:12 pm

I'm using MCUtils for this kind little updates

e.g. pscriptor command to add value "1" to field "Watch List" for selected file(s)
pscriptor --mcexpression "1" -F "Watch List"

Title: Re: Is it possible to set a tag to a specific value via a MCC or MCWS command?
Post by: datdude on February 17, 2025, 01:58:44 pm

Thank you both. Hoping Matt could add in Zybex's suggestion, then no scripting is needed, just a single HTTP command.

Will definitely check out MCUtils in the interim.