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The userdata directory in ~/.xbmc should contain everything (aside from your media obviously) so if you make a copy of this and put it somewhere safe every so often you should be fine.
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OK perfect, so TV thumbnails, fanart, movie names, the whole 9 yards...
I will try it out, thanks!
Do you know of a plugin for XBMC that can do this automatically, say every time I bootup?
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Hmmm, I'm not too familiar with Linux - do you mean in Terminal?
I think XBMC Live is running on Ubuntu (?) but I'm not sure how to access Ubuntu? Or if I even have that part correct. If anyone can help be build this script that would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
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I'd recommend just going to Settings -> Video Library -> Export Library, and choose separate files for everything. This will accomplish what you're looking for by making files beside your videos containing artwork, info, etc, that will automatically scan into a library in case your current one dies. It works great.
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Thanks everyone!
I'll go with TheDuffMan's method since it seems to be the easiest method. It would be sweet if there was an option in XBMC to do this automatically every time it boots up. I don't leave my Revo on 24/7 so I don't think the timed backup will work effectively.
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OK I made a backup and selected save individually instead of collectively as one file. But where do the file(s) get saved? I got the assumption that they would be saved in the same directory as the movies and TV shows (on my network hdd). Are the files saved on my Revo within a directory? And can I change where these files get saved to?
Thanks!
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Your assumption is correct... when I export, the tbn, fanart, nfo files get placed alongside wherever the media is saved. I also use a networked drive. Did the export finish? Maybe you should post a debug log.
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How do I post a debug log?
Is there a way I can set this manually for my movies and TV shows? And/or a program for Mac that can do this for my files instead of going through the XBMC export library tool?
Thanks!