[MechanicalWhispers]

I've been using this addon for a while now, and love it. But recently it seems to have stopped working. When I open the context menu on a movie, it doesn't show the "Extras" menu option. I'm not sure if it was something I accidentally broke, as I've been trying to clean up some of my unused add-ons. But I tried uninstalling the Special Features addon and then re-installing it again from the Kodi repo. Still isn't working. I'm running Kodi 18.5. Any suggestions?

[gotham2014]

Hi,

Just need some advice on the following regarding the special features installation:

1. Can the special features Mysql DB installation be used at the same time by Kodi v17 and v18 Mysql setup. I have currently a couple of Kodi devices, some use v17 others v18 Mysql database and like to enable special features for both versions.
2. Its not clear to me how to use and install the skin XML file available for my skin (fuse neue) from https://github.com/kasamedia/plugin.vide...kin%20xml/
3. Do I need to re-add the movies sources if I already have scanned the library and have added later the advanced settings code snippet? Or will Kodi remove the extras from the media library automatically with the next library scan?

Thanks for clearing this up for me.

[evertiro]

Hi,

Just need some advice on the following regarding the special features installation:

1. Can the special features Mysql DB installation be used at the same time by Kodi v17 and v18 Mysql setup. I have currently a couple of Kodi devices, some use v17 others v18 Mysql database and like to enable special features for both versions.
2. Its not clear to me how to use and install the skin XML file available for my skin (fuse neue) from https://github.com/kasamedia/plugin.vide...kin%20xml/
3. Do I need to re-add the movies sources if I already have scanned the library and have added later the advanced settings code snippet? Or will Kodi remove the extras from the media library automatically with the next library scan?

Thanks for clearing this up for me.

1. Yep.
2. Replace the existing DialogVideoInfo.xml with the one we provide (match the path.. should be ~/.kodi/addons/skin.fuse.neue/1080i/DialogVideoInfo.xml)
3. 50/50. Sometimes Kodi get smart and removes them, sometimes it decides that you actually have 50,000 copies of some random video called "Extras" installed. It's possible to prune the database though... no need to actually start from scratch.

[gotham2014]

Hi,

Just need some advice on the following regarding the special features installation:

1. Can the special features Mysql DB installation be used at the same time by Kodi v17 and v18 Mysql setup. I have currently a couple of Kodi devices, some use v17 others v18 Mysql database and like to enable special features for both versions.
2. Its not clear to me how to use and install the skin XML file available for my skin (fuse neue) from https://github.com/kasamedia/plugin.vide...kin%20xml/
3. Do I need to re-add the movies sources if I already have scanned the library and have added later the advanced settings code snippet? Or will Kodi remove the extras from the media library automatically with the next library scan?

Thanks for clearing this up for me.

1. Yep.
2. Replace the existing DialogVideoInfo.xml with the one we provide (match the path.. should be ~/.kodi/addons/skin.fuse.neue/1080i/DialogVideoInfo.xml)
3. 50/50. Sometimes Kodi get smart and removes them, sometimes it decides that you actually have 50,000 copies of some random video called "Extras" installed. It's possible to prune the database though... no need to actually start from scratch. 

Thanks so much for clearing this up for me!!

[gotham2014]

Hi, I am having a strange behaviour when trying to index a TV show Extras into the Special Features setup. (Using mysql)

I have the following Extras folder located in the TV Show Folder named Battlestar Galactica (2003) and am trying to index it:



However, for some reason these are indexed and than shown inside the Seasons folders. Of course like with movies extras, they should only be shown in the special features add-on or through the contest menu.

I have the following code in the advanced settings.xml as recommended:

    <video>
        <excludefromscan action="append">
            <regexp>/Extras/</regexp>
            <regexp>[\\/]Extras[\\/]</regexp>
        </excludefromscan>
        <excludetvshowsfromscan action="append">
            <regexp>/Extras/</regexp>
            <regexp>[\\/]Extras[\\/]</regexp>
        </excludetvshowsfromscan>
    </video>

Any idea what I am doing wrong?

[smitchell6879]

Hi, I am having a strange behaviour when trying to index a TV show Extras into the Special Features setup. (Using mysql)

I have the following Extras folder located in the TV Show Folder named Battlestar Galactica (2003) and am trying to index it:



However, for some reason these are indexed and than shown inside the Seasons folders. Of course like with movies extras, they should only be shown in the special features add-on or through the contest menu.

I have the following code in the advanced settings.xml as recommended:

    <video>
        <excludefromscan action="append">
            <regexp>/Extras/</regexp>
            <regexp>[\\/]Extras[\\/]</regexp>
        </excludefromscan>
        <excludetvshowsfromscan action="append">
            <regexp>/Extras/</regexp>
            <regexp>[\\/]Extras[\\/]</regexp>
        </excludetvshowsfromscan>
    </video>

Any idea what I am doing wrong?

My guess is the naming, for some reason Kodi is picking up the naming convention. Have you tired removing the show cleaning the library db powering off kodi and restarting and re adding it back with the advancedsettings?

[gotham2014]

Hi, I am having a strange behaviour when trying to index a TV show Extras into the Special Features setup. (Using mysql)

I have the following Extras folder located in the TV Show Folder named Battlestar Galactica (2003) and am trying to index it:



However, for some reason these are indexed and than shown inside the Seasons folders. Of course like with movies extras, they should only be shown in the special features add-on or through the contest menu.

I have the following code in the advanced settings.xml as recommended:

    <video>
        <excludefromscan action="append">
            <regexp>/Extras/</regexp>
            <regexp>[\\/]Extras[\\/]</regexp>
        </excludefromscan>
        <excludetvshowsfromscan action="append">
            <regexp>/Extras/</regexp>
            <regexp>[\\/]Extras[\\/]</regexp>
        </excludetvshowsfromscan>
    </video>

Any idea what I am doing wrong?

My guess is the naming, for some reason Kodi is picking up the naming convention. Have you tired removing the show cleaning the library db powering off kodi and restarting and re adding it back with the advancedsettings? 

Hi, thanks for the quick response.

Yes, I did a few installs so far, but still the issue remains. My guess it might be something in the TVshow special features scrapping code that does't see the Extras folder correctly.

[smitchell6879]

Hi, I am having a strange behaviour when trying to index a TV show Extras into the Special Features setup. (Using mysql)

I have the following Extras folder located in the TV Show Folder named Battlestar Galactica (2003) and am trying to index it:



However, for some reason these are indexed and than shown inside the Seasons folders. Of course like with movies extras, they should only be shown in the special features add-on or through the contest menu.

I have the following code in the advanced settings.xml as recommended:

    <video>
        <excludefromscan action="append">
            <regexp>/Extras/</regexp>
            <regexp>[\\/]Extras[\\/]</regexp>
        </excludefromscan>
        <excludetvshowsfromscan action="append">
            <regexp>/Extras/</regexp>
            <regexp>[\\/]Extras[\\/]</regexp>
        </excludetvshowsfromscan>
    </video>

Any idea what I am doing wrong?

My guess is the naming, for some reason Kodi is picking up the naming convention. Have you tired removing the show cleaning the library db powering off kodi and restarting and re adding it back with the advancedsettings? 

Hi, thanks for the quick response.

Yes, I did a few installs so far, but still the issue remains. My guess it might be something in the TVshow special features scrapping code that does't see the Extras folder correctly.

For TV Shows IRC your folder should be:

xml:
TV SHOWS>

                SERIES 1>

                              Extras

                              Season 01

                              Season 02

                SERIES 2>

                              Extras

                              Season 00

                              Season 01

                SERIES 3>

                              Extras

                              Specials

                              Season 01

                              Season 02

If the extras folder is anywhere else then it will not picked up.

[gotham2014]

My guess is the naming, for some reason Kodi is picking up the naming convention. Have you tired removing the show cleaning the library db powering off kodi and restarting and re adding it back with the advancedsettings? 

Hi, thanks for the quick response.

Yes, I did a few installs so far, but still the issue remains. My guess it might be something in the TVshow special features scrapping code that does't see the Extras folder correctly.   

For TV Shows IRC your folder should be:

xml:
TV SHOWS>

SERIES 1>

Extras

Season 01

Season 02

SERIES 2>

Extras

Season 00

Season 01

SERIES 3>

Extras

Specials

Season 01

Season 02

If the extras folder is anywhere else then it will not picked up.   

Hi @smitchell6879 thanks for the reply.

I guess you mend:

TV Show > Season 1 > Extras
TV Show > Season 1 > Episode 1

Correct?

Because I currently have the setup as you described.

TV Show 1> Extras
TV Show 1> Season 1



Thanks again

[smitchell6879]

Hi, thanks for the quick response.

Yes, I did a few installs so far, but still the issue remains. My guess it might be something in the TVshow special features scrapping code that does't see the Extras folder correctly.   

For TV Shows IRC your folder should be:

xml:
TV SHOWS>

SERIES 1>

Extras

Season 01

Season 02

SERIES 2>

Extras

Season 00

Season 01

SERIES 3>

Extras

Specials

Season 01

Season 02

If the extras folder is anywhere else then it will not picked up.   

Hi @smitchell6879 thanks for the reply.

I guess you mend:

TV Show > Season 1 > Extras
TV Show > Season 1 > Episode 1

Correct?

Because I currently have the setup as you described.

TV Show 1> Extras
TV Show 1> Season 1



Thanks again

No
TV show > Extras
TV shoe > Season 01>episode

Is the correct way which version of Kodi are you using maybe someone else can help? I have not used this or worked on it in a log time.

[gotham2014]

For TV Shows IRC your folder should be:

xml:
TV SHOWS>

SERIES 1>

Extras

Season 01

Season 02

SERIES 2>

Extras

Season 00

Season 01

SERIES 3>

Extras

Specials

Season 01

Season 02

If the extras folder is anywhere else then it will not picked up.   

Hi @smitchell6879 thanks for the reply.

I guess you mend:

TV Show > Season 1 > Extras
TV Show > Season 1 > Episode 1

Correct?

Because I currently have the setup as you described.

TV Show 1> Extras
TV Show 1> Season 1



Thanks again 

No
TV show > Extras
TV shoe > Season 01>episode

Is the correct way which version of Kodi are you using maybe someone else can help? I have not used this or worked on it in a log time. 

Hi, I am using the latest stable version of kodi

[smitchell6879]

Hi @smitchell6879 thanks for the reply.

I guess you mend:

TV Show > Season 1 > Extras
TV Show > Season 1 > Episode 1

Correct?

Because I currently have the setup as you described.

TV Show 1> Extras
TV Show 1> Season 1



Thanks again 

No
TV show > Extras
TV shoe > Season 01>episode

Is the correct way which version of Kodi are you using maybe someone else can help? I have not used this or worked on it in a log time. 

Hi, I am using the latest stable version of kodi

That maybe the issue we wrote this for Kodi 17 and 18. And i haven't used it in about year so i have no idea if it still works or not.

[DarrenHill]

I'm just trying to set this up on a new install under Win10 (Kodi 18.5) and it's giving me log errors if I try to scan the library for special features (from the add-on settings). The first run went fine and I have a few sfnfo files in the extras folders, but now whenever I try and scan the library for new extras it throws an error.

Quick Log showing the error is here - just rebooting, opening the settings and selecting a special features library scan. If you need a log with debugging enabled let me know. Tried the same on one of my LibreElec boxes and they give the same issue.

The library itself is on my NAS box with the database via MySQL on same and shared between the devices. The SF database is also on the same server, and is there but seems empty (the first time I ran it I wasn't using MySQL for the SF addon). All the boxes have full read/write access.

[smitchell6879]

I'm just trying to set this up on a new install under Win10 (Kodi 18.5) and it's giving me log errors if I try to scan the library for special features (from the add-on settings). The first run went fine and I have a few sfnfo files in the extras folders, but now whenever I try and scan the library for new extras it throws an error.

Quick Log showing the error is here - just rebooting, opening the settings and selecting a special features library scan. If you need a log with debugging enabled let me know. Tried the same on one of my LibreElec boxes and they give the same issue.

The library itself is on my NAS box with the database via MySQL on same and shared between the devices. The SF database is also on the same server, and is there but seems empty (the first time I ran it I wasn't using MySQL for the SF addon). All the boxes have full read/write access.

Quickest and easiest way I would say delete the sfnfo file for "nfs://192.168.0.199/volume1/Family/Films/Bambi (1942)/Extras/Bambi Special Feature.sfnfo" as it is not reading it for some reason.

[gotham2014]

No
TV show > Extras
TV shoe > Season 01>episode

Is the correct way which version of Kodi are you using maybe someone else can help? I have not used this or worked on it in a log time. 

Hi, I am using the latest stable version of kodi  

That maybe the issue we wrote this for Kodi 17 and 18. And i haven't used it in about year so i have no idea if it still works or not.  

Thanks, hope someone will pick up this issue.