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[jaylopez]

I access the MC database from the client side.  All the mp3 files are on the server side.  Is there a way to delete files from the server when using the client side of MC?  The client side allows it to happen, but as soon as I close the client and open it again, the formerly deleted file is still there.

[Doof]

Well... if somebody other than yourself managed to connect in to your media server without you knowing, would you want them to be able to delete your entire library?

[xen-uno]

No...and it makes sense to keep it that way. Any operation on the client side that alters the library is not allowed. I think that eventually the client will be able to create and store Playlists / Smartlists locally...since the server library is not affected...but this capability isn't there yet.

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[jaylopez]

I could see how most people wouldn't want the client to be able to delete files.  Here is why I need the feature:

Server has FM tuner that records Howard Stern radio show every day, and saves as 1 hour long mp3 files.  I listen to the files from multiple PCs or Tivo in the house, or after I sync with my Archos mp3 player.  If I listen to the mp3 while in the house using a client side of MC, I need to be able to delete the file after I listen to it.  The content is very disposable, so I delete about 5 files per day after I listen to them.

I guess the only workaround is to remote control the server, and delete the file from the server side of MC, then rebuild the database manually.

If anyone has a better idea, I'm all ears!  ;-)

PS.  MC is awesome!

[DWAnderson]

Here are a couple of ideas:

1. Record the show to the same filename each day (as I do with several news shows)

2. Save the files to a folder that is shared on the network and manipulate the files that way.