Question 1

'Cast' Information not showing (not displayed)

Accepted Answer

see section 'Media Single File Rip' (30d) (click here)

Question 2

'The Movie Database' (TMDb) API Key - Why is needed?

Accepted Answer

'The Movie Database' (TMDb) is the main Metadata source. To use this service, you need to sign up for 'The Movie Database' (TMDb) and request an API Key:-Login to TMDB (https://www.themoviedb.org)-(Click on your) User ID (top right corner) and select - Settings-(left side click) API-Request API Key-Copy the 'API Key (v3 auth)' key and paste it as the first option in the 'Data Provider Key Management' Tool.

The Movie Database – API Key Maintenance

-(left side click of your screen) API (click)

The Movie Database – API Key Maintenance

-Follow the process to Request API Key (click on appropriate option ie. select for Personal or Business option). Once you've completed the process, you will get your API Key.

The Movie Database – API Key Maintenance

-Copy the 'API Key (v3 auth)' key and paste it as the first option, which should be 'TMDB' (as seen in the picture immediately below) in the 'Data Provider Key Management' Tool.

Metadata Utility API Management

(Make sure you have 'TMDb' selected/active by clicking the 'Active' check box and make sure the First the very first entry is for 'TMDb')

Question 3

'XML' / Metadata Information not showing up

Accepted Answer

See secion(s):'Metadata Utility - XML ID Verification' click here.Check the 'Suspect' Queue - After running 'Metadata Utility - XML ID Verification', Metadata Utility will 'flag' any record(s) with missing XML files into the 'Suspect' Queue - 'Events' and create/re-create the needed Metadata Files as needed.

'Reset (Delete) 'Windows Media Center Local Profile Metadata Cache' and Re-Cache (Re-Download) 'Windows Media Center Local Profile Metadata Cache' click here.This is the 'nuclear' option. If all fails and you don't seem to get Windows Media Center to show the Metadata Information (for some and/or all movies in the library), then this is your best option to start fresh and have Metadata Utility re-built/re-create the Metadata Information for all the movies in the Library.

Question 4

(How) Can I BackUp my Metatada Utility's Data?

Accepted Answer

You can add to your existing BackUp Job the following Directory: 'C:\DBases'Make sure to include in your BackUp Job all files found inside 'C:\DBases'Also, see the following sections:-Metadata Utility Maintenance Main Switchboard - Metadata Utility BackEnd BackUp or Rebuild click here.-Metadata Utility BackEnd BackUp click here.-Metadata Utility BackEnd Rebuild click here.

Question 5

(Why) is Metadata Utility so easy to use?

Accepted Answer

Once you start using it and as seen on the 'Advanced' section, you will see how powerful it is to have the data Stored this way.For more information, visit our following section(s):-Metadata Utility - How To's.-Metadata Utility - Case Studies.

Question 6

Are UNC Path(s) allowed in Windows Media Center?

Accepted Answer

Yes. For more information, refer to Microsoft's documentation on Windows Media Center.

Question 7

Are updates included for free?

Accepted Answer

Yes (if any bugs were to be found). For new functionality, an additional License may be required.

Question 8

Can I delete any of the *.mde Files?

Accepted Answer

No. any of the *.mde Files (also called 'Back-Ends) are used to store your Movie Library Metadata Information.Without ANY of the *.mde Back-End Files, Metadata Utility will NOT be able to function.

Question 9

Can I enter the Name of my NAS, instead the IP Address?

Accepted Answer

Yes you can.In that event, please keep in mind, that your Router MUST be online as in most Home SetUps, the Router also works are your main and only DNS (Domain Name Service) Server.This means, if your home router is offline, Metadata Utility will keep waiting for the NAS Name response from your home Router and in that case, eventually have a time out with an error. This will happen, even if your NAS is online in your home network --unless you are an expert and have created entries in your localhost file for the necessary NAS resources--.To avoid this issue, we recommend you enter the IP Address (then Metadata Utility won't need to wait on an answer from your Router, it will simply Ping the IP Address instead).

Question 10

Can I install Metadata Utility using a 'custom path' (install Metadata Utility in another location, rather than the default location)?

Accepted Answer

Metadata Utility's Linked Table Management allows to Re-Link the Back-End(s) to a new location.That said, there is no Support provided for custom installations of Metadata Utility. The main reason for this is that over the years we've seen 'custom' installations of Metadata Utility in ways that are actually NOT correct (ie. Thumbdrive/USB Drive(s), etc) and for those reasons, is that we have the policy in place that no Support will be provided for custom installations of Metadata Utility.For additional Information, see section 'Metadata Utility - Operation - Linked Table Manager' click here.

Question 11

Can I migrate my existing installation of Metadata Utility to another computer?

Accepted Answer

Yes.-Install on the new computer a fresh 'Default' Version of Metadata Utility.-Activate your license on your new computer (only if you intent to use all features of Metadata Utility on the new system)-Restore from your BackUp into the new computer the following Directory (including all subdirectories and files): 'C:\DBases'-You are done!

Question 12

Can I test Metadata Utility?

Accepted Answer

Metadata Utility is free to download and install. To use the advanced features you will need a License for Metadata Utility.

Question 13

Can Metadata Utility delete (my) Movies ?

Accepted Answer

No. Metadata Utility's Design is to help you Manage your Metadata Information for the Movies in your Media Library, not to complicate things.In other words, Metadata Utility will never (and cannot) delete your Movies.

Question 14

Can Metadata Utility fly?

Accepted Answer

hmmmm…Seriously?

Question 15

Can Metadata Utility make me fly?

Accepted Answer

hmmmmmm … NO, Seriously?! : D

Question 16

Can you disable the ' X ' on the main Switchboard so I don't 'accidentally' close the Switchboard?

Accepted Answer

We had the ' X ' on the main Switchboard deactivated. For years on, we've gone back and forward --due to the requests from our customers, when we had it, customers requested that we killed it. When it's gone, then customers, requested, for some reason, that we bring it back on-- with 'x ' on, to 'x ' off the switchboard.Bottom line is, even with the 'x ' off/grayed out/deactivated on the Switchboard, there are still other ways someone 'accidentally' can close the Switchboard.Those users will just have to learn NOT to close the Switchboard 'accidentally' : ).

Question 17

Do you have any other apps that I can purchase?

Accepted Answer

Metadata Utility is by design capable to accommodate ANY XML / Metadata Management. This means, that if you use ANY other 'Media Center' like product --there are some other Windows Media center competitors/replacements out there--, then Metadata Utility could support those products as well.Having that said, those features are NOT part of the current production version of Metadata Utility at this time.Should we incorporate support for other Media Center like products, then, Yes, you will also get a free upgrade though new functionality may require an additional License.

Question 18

Do you offer a subscription service?

Accepted Answer

Due to demand, we offer 30 Days as well as 6 Month and 1 Year Licenses. Each License is valid from the Date of Purchase.For example, if you have a 1 Year License and you purchase a new License one month before you existing License expires, then your new License will be valid from the date you purchase it (not from the date your existing license expires).Our Standard Lifetime Licenses are NOT affected by this. If you purchase a Lifetime License, then you own that License will never expire.Note: Lifetime Licenses and/or 6 Moth, 1 Year Licenses have each a maximum of 5 Activations per each License. After the 5th activation limit has been reached, then the License will become locked to the 5th activated PC.

Question 19

Do you offer a Volume Discount for License(s) of Metadata Utility?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Contact our Sales Team for additional Information.

Question 20

Error -2147467259 (Source: 304.37) - 'Unable to save character to 'Windows-1252' Encoding'

Accepted Answer

During the XML Generation you receive the following error:

Metadata Utility - Error - -2147467259

Cause: At least one, non compliant Character for XML Formatting was found.To resolve this issue, do the following:-Review any 'Suspect' Records: 'Case Events' may provide additional information on the cause of the Error. For additional (here)

Question 21

Error 2001 - You canceled the previous operation

Accepted Answer

During an attempt to import Bulk Master/Child Record(s) you receive the following message:

Metadata Utility - Error - 2001

You canceled the previous operation.Cause: An 'invalid' 'MUWImp.xls' File was used.For additional details See sectionMetadata Utility - Operation - Bulk Import Process Master Records (BIPMR) (here)Metadata Utility - Operation - Bulk Import Process Child Records (BIPCR) (here)

Question 22

Error 2220 - Can't see Coverart (Folder.jpg/Folder.L.jpg)

Accepted Answer

Metadata Utility can't find Coverart File Message

Verify that the Path of the Movie + Path for the CoverArt Files is correct.Verify that the NAS (or Partition) where the Movies are located is Online.For additional Information please look at section: 'Metadata Utility: Path'.

Question 23

Error 2428 - You entered an invalid argument in a domain aggregate function

Accepted Answer

During an attempt to import Bulk Master/Child Record(s) you receive the following message:

Metadata Utility - Error - 2428

You entered an invalid argument in a domain aggregate function.Cause: A badly formatted 'MUWImp.xls'For additional details See sectionMetadata Utility - Operation - Bulk Import Process Master Records (BIPMR) (here)Metadata Utility - Operation - Bulk Import Process Child Records (BIPCR) (here)

Question 24

Error 2950 (Source: 316.12) - 'Reserved Error'

Accepted Answer

During the XML Generation you receive the following error:

Metadata Utility - Error - 2950 (Message)

Cause:

Either Metadata Utility was installed in a custom location (outside of the default settings)

And / or

During a Batch Operation ie. XML Generation (Deletion, etc) an unexpected Network Time Out occurred and as a result the Batch Operation will terminate.

Metadata Utility - Error - 2950 (Details)

To resolve this issue, do the following:If Metadata Utility has been installed in a 'Custom' Configuration and thus it may have been installed in a 'Non-Trusted' Location, then see the Article in the link below and make sure the Path where Metadata Utility was installed is in a 'Trusted Location':

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/office/troubleshoot/access/error-running-macro

Verify the Case events on each of the records where the error was found (see suspect Queue to list all records found with an issue), and re-verify the Network Path is correct for the given Media (Movie, Series, etc) is correct and that Metadata Utility can access the Path, then, re-start the Batch Process ie. XML Generation, Deletion, etc again.

Question 25

Error 3033 (Source: 120.41) - 'You do not have the necessary permissions to use the 'Full_Path_to_BackEnd_Here.mde'

Accepted Answer

After completing an update to a new version and/or an incorrect shutdown, ie. Metadata Utility was abnormally closed you receive the following error:

Metadata Utility - Error - 3033

Cause: After an Upgrade and/or an incorrect shutdown, ie. Metadata Utility was abnormally closed which may cause BackEnd(s) to be left in an improper shutdown stage.To resolve this issue, do the following:-Exit Properly out of 'Metadata Utility' using the Exit Button (Main Switchboard)-If 'Metadata Utility' is installed in a Network environment, make sure no other users are currently connected to any of the BackEnds, then-Open 'Metadata Utility' again ('Metadata Utility' will automatically attempt to repair any BackEnds that may have been improperly closed).

Question 26

Error 3035 - System Resources Exeeded

Accepted Answer

During Metadata Download you receive the following message:

Metadata Utility - Error - 3035

System Resources ExeededCause: depending on the ammount of Data (ie. Movies searched/downloaded), network traffic, internet speed connection and a different subset/combination of factors, Metadata Utility will display such a message when the Data beeing transmitted experiences a Timeout.To resolve this issue, do the following:-Perform a more concise search for the Movie in question. For Example, Search for '007 Dr. No' (without the single Quotes) instead of 'Dr. No' (still without the single Quotes)

Question 27

Error 3163 - The field is too small to accept the ammount of data you attemped to add.

Accepted Answer

During Metadata Download you receive the following message:

Metadata Utility - Error - 3163

The field is too small to accept the ammount of data you attemped to add. Try insterting or pasting less data.Cause: depending on the ammount of Data (ie. Movies searched/downloaded), network traffic, internet speed connection and a different subset/combination of factors, Metadata Utility will display such a message when the Data beeing transmitted experiences a Timeout.To resolve this issue, do the following:-Perform a more concise search for the Movie in question. For Example, Search for '007 Dr. No' (without the single Quotes) instead of 'Dr. No' (still without the single Quotes)

Question 28

How can I purchase a license for Metadata Utility?

Accepted Answer

you can process your purchase through our store. We accept through Paypal all major Credit Cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express) worldwide.

Question 29

How many times can I install/use my license of Metadata Utility?

Accepted Answer

Metadata Utility is licensed per PC (Personal Computer) and NOT per User that logs in to a PC.As an example: A single License can be installed in One (1) PC. If you whish to migrate your License from your existing registered PC to a new PC, then you must deactivate your license and then move it to the new PC.If you want on more than one computer to use Metadata Utility to manage your movie Library for more computers, then you have some options:-you can purchase an additional license for each computer that you want to use the full capabilities of Metadata Utility.-you can install a new version of Metadata Utility and use the free functionality that is available in all installations of Metadata Utility. For more information see License Comparison vs. Free Version click here.Note: there is a Maximum limit of 5 Activations per License. After a Maximum License Activation has been reached, then the license will become locked to that last (5th activation) activated PC. There is NO way to extend the activation on any given License once that the activation limit has been reached.

Question 30

I 'accidentally' closed the Main Switchboard, what happens now?

Accepted Answer

Closing the Switchboard will close Metadata Utility automatically. That said, on legacy versions of Metadata Utility, closing the Switchboard will render Metadata Utility without it's Main Switchboard. In such case, you will need to close the application and launch it again. Since the ' X ' to close Metadata Utility is grayed out, you will need to use your keyboard:While having Metadata Utility window active, then press on your keyboard:ALT + F4(while pressing the ALT key on your keyboard, then press the F4 key - Metadata Utility will close --abnormally, but it will close--).

Question 31

I already own a license, but can I donate to Metadata Utility?

Accepted Answer

We are already thankful to our user's already own a License of Metadata Utility. We certainly appreciate your support, for example in helping us with the translations in other languages, but donations are not necessary at this point (though we are thankful for you desired support).

Question 32

I don't have a NAS, I have a partition in my Home PC for all Movies, what happens then?

Accepted Answer

For example:Your movies are stored in the following mapped partitions:

Y:Z:

In that case, create the following entries in Path Builder 01:

Y:Z:(without the backslash after the ' : ' --and without the single quotes of course : ))

as well as update your 'Metadata Utility Resource' to:

Y:\The_Folder_Where_Your_Movies_Are_LocatedZ:\The_Folder_Where_Your_Movies_Are_Located

Question 33

I want to contribute, what can I do?

Accepted Answer

You can help us with the translation part and submit that information through our support forum.Spread the word around! and let other friends know that Metadata Utility is the best solution to effectively and easy manage a Windows Media Center Library Metadata Information : ).

Question 34

If at a later time a new language is added in Metadata Utility for support, ie, Metadata Utility in other language, will I get a free upgrade?

Accepted Answer

See Q&A '- What languages are supported in Metadata Utility? ' click here.For more information, see sections: 'Metadata Utility - Operation - Object Management' and 'Metadata Utility - Operation - Caption Management' click here.

Question 35

InputMask, what is it?

Accepted Answer

This section applies only to the following in within Metadata Utility:-Telephone Number's Input Mask-Fax Number's Input Mask

Each Country Code (and thus Country) is allows you to determine an InputMask for the mentioned above Fields in within Metadata Utility.

As described by Microsoft and in compliance with Metadata Utility's Programming:

InputMask PropertyYou can use the InputMask property to make data entry easier and to control the values users can enter in a text box control. Read/write String.

RemarksInput masks are helpful for data-entry operations such as an input mask for a Phone Number field that shows you exactly how to enter a new number: () -__.

The InputMask property can contain up to three sections separated by semicolons (;).

Section DescriptionFirst Specifies the input mask itself; for example, !(999) 999-9999. For a list of characters you can use to define the input mask, see the following table.Second Specifies whether Microsoft Access stores the literal display characters in the table when you enter data. If you use 0 for this section, all literal display characters (for example, the parentheses in a phone number input mask) are stored with the value; if you enter 1 or leave this section blank, only characters typed into the control are stored.Third Specifies the character that Microsoft Access displays for the space where you should type a character in the input mask. For this section, you can use any character; to display an empty string, use a space enclosed in quotation marks (" ").

You use a string expression to set this property. For example, the following specifies an input mask for a text box control used for entering a phone number:

You can define an input mask by using the following characters.

Character Description0 Digit (0 to 9, entry required, plus [+] and minus [–] signs not allowed).9 Digit or space (entry not required, plus and minus signs not allowed).

Digit or space (entry not required; spaces are displayed as blanks while in Edit mode, but blanks are removed when data is saved; plus and minus signs allowed).

L Letter (A to Z, entry required).? Letter (A to Z, entry optional).A Letter or digit (entry required).a Letter or digit (entry optional).& Any character or a space (entry required).C Any character or a space (entry optional).. , : ; - / Decimal placeholder and thousand, date, and time separators. (The actual character used depends on the settings in the Regional Settings Properties dialog box in Windows Control Panel).< Causes all characters to be converted to lowercase.

> Causes all characters to be converted to uppercase.! Causes the input mask to display from right to left, rather than from left to right. Characters typed into the mask always fill it from left to right. You can include the exclamation point anywhere in the input mask.\ Causes the character that follows to be displayed as the literal character (for example, \A is displayed as just A).

Question 36

Installation Full Version vs. Update Version

Accepted Answer

Metadata Utility Full VersionMetadata Utility Update VersionFirst time installation, including a sample of the most common Settings as well as a sample Movie listing.For existing installations of Metadata Utility.This installation package will install a brand new version of Metadata Utility (including all BackEnds*). Existing users with an existing Metadata Utility installation must refrain from using this installer as running this installer will overwrite any existing BackEnds (if found).Use this version if you already have a Built-in Database of all your movies.Installation Full Version vs. Update Version

*BackEnds= Location(s) where the Data is stored.

For more information about Metadata Utility's BackEnds clickhereFor more information about Metadata Utility's Installation clickhere

Question 37

Installation Instructions

Accepted Answer

Download the Application (and/or applicable File ie. 'BackEnd')
-Exit our of Metadata Utility (applicable for upgrade on existing installations)
-Download the appropriate Package (either Metadata Utility Full Version or Metadata Utility Update Version) to your Desktop.
-After the download has completed, then
-Right click on the downloaded file and select 'Properties'

-Click on 'Unlock'		
																					
		-Click on 'Apply'		
																					
		-Click on 'Ok' to Close the Properties dialog for the downloaded file		
																					
		-After the download has completed, extract the contents of the Zip file (either double click on the file or right mouse click on the file and select 'extract').
Automated Installation
-Double click to run the Installer (EXE) file.-Follow the Installer Wizard Prompts.-Once completed, click 'Finish' to launch Metadata Utility.
Manual Installation - Advanced Users Only
-Move the extracted File(s) to the appropriate location:BackEnd Files Default LocationBackEnd-Template Files Default LocationC:DBasesDataC:DBasesDataMsSQLBACKUP-Once completed, launch Metadata Utility.For more information about Metadata Utility's BackEnds clickhere

Question 38

Is there a Free Version of Metadata Utility?

Accepted Answer

Metadata Utility is free to download and install.Though some basic features are available without a License (see our detail documentation in what is covered and what is not additional Information), in order to fully Manage your Windows Media Center Metadata Library, then you will require a License for Metadata Utility.

Question 39

Is there a SQL Version of Metadata Utility?

Accepted Answer

Yes on the enterprise version System (which does not manage Movies ; ), thus NOT for personal/home use.

Question 40

Is there a way to re-build the BackEnd(s) that are used by Metadata Utility?

Accepted Answer

Yes. See section:-Metadata Utility Maintenance Main Switchboard - Metadata Utility BackEnd Rebuild or BackUp click here.

Question 41

Is there an Enterprise Version of Metadata Utility?

Accepted Answer

See 'What other versions of Metadata Utility are available?' click here.Having said that and as mentioned before, Metadata Utility is part of a large enterprise System and in that environment, Metadata Utility is used to manage other XML files (other than manage Windows Media Center Metadata Files/Information).

Question 42

Is there Customer Support available?

Accepted Answer

We offer online support as well as access to Metadata Utility's online documentation 24x7x365 Days a year at no additional cost.

Question 43

License Verification Failed - Update to enable TLS 1.1 and TLS 1.2 as default secure protocols in WinHTTP in Windows

Accepted Answer

Keywords:-Update to enable TLS 1.1 and TLS 1.2 as default secure protocols in WinHTTP in Windows-SSL-TLS-KB3140245-WinHTTP

Cause: TLS must be at least on Version 1.2Solution:Make sure the following Microsoft Update/patch is installed:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/3140245/update-to-enable-tls-1-1-and-tls-1-2-as-default-secure-protocols-in-wi#easy

After the update has been installed (a re-boot is mandatory for the changes to take effect), make sure that you verify that the registry settings have been update as described in the Microsoft website documentation as seen in the provide link (see immediately above), especially the following:

-Update/patch has been installed-Machine has been rebooted-Registry Key(s) verification:

The DefaultSecureProtocols registry entry can be added in the following path:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\WinHttp

On x64-based computers, DefaultSecureProtocols must also be added to the Wow6432Node path:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\WinHttp

The registry value is a DWORD bitmap. The value to use is determined by adding the values corresponding to the protocols desired.

DefaultSecureProtocols ValueProtocol enabled0x00000008Enable SSL 2.0 by default0x00000020Enable SSL 3.0 by default0x00000080Enable TLS 1.0 by default0x00000200Enable TLS 1.1 by default0x00000800Enable TLS 1.2 by defaultTLS Registry Settings

Make absolutely sure, that the value in Registry is at least as follows:Take the value for TLS 1.1 (0x00000200) and the value for TLS 1.2 (0x00000800), then add them together in calculator (in programmer mode), and the resulting registry value would be 0x00000A00.

Question 44

Metadadata Utility BackEnd Cofinguration

Accepted Answer

Back-End NameDatabase Back End Full PathDatabase Back End Template Full PathWBe01.mdeC:\DBases\Data\WBe01.mdeC:\DBases\Data\MsSQL\BACKUP\WBe01T.mdeWBe02.mdeC:\DBases\Data\WBe02.mdeC:\DBases\Data\MsSQL\BACKUP\WBe02T.mdeWBe03.mdeC:\DBases\Data\WBe03.mdeC:\DBases\Data\MsSQL\BACKUP\WBe03T.mdeWBe04.mdeC:\DBases\Data\WBe04.mdeC:\DBases\Data\MsSQL\BACKUP\WBe04T.mdeWBe05.mdeC:\DBases\Data\WBe05.mdeC:\DBases\Data\MsSQL\BACKUP\WBe05T.mdeWBe06.mdeC:\DBases\Data\WBe06.mdeC:\DBases\Data\MsSQL\BACKUP\WBe06T.mdeWBe07.mdeC:\DBases\Data\WBe07.mdeC:\DBases\Data\MsSQL\BACKUP\WBe07T.mdeWBe08.mdeC:\DBases\Data\WBe08.mdeC:\DBases\Data\MsSQL\BACKUP\WBe08T.mdeWBe09.mdeC:\DBases\Data\WBe09.mdeC:\DBases\Data\MsSQL\BACKUP\WBe09T.mdeWBe10.mdeC:\DBases\Data\WBe10.mdeC:\DBases\Data\MsSQL\BACKUP\WBe10T.mdeWBe11.mdeC:\DBases\Data\WBe11.mdeC:\DBases\Data\MsSQL\BACKUP\WBe11T.mdeWBe12.mdeC:\DBases\Data\WBe12.mdeC:\DBases\Data\MsSQL\BACKUP\WBe12T.mdeWBe13.mdeC:\DBases\Data\WBe13.mdeC:\DBases\Data\MsSQL\BACKUP\WBe13T.mdeWBe14.mdeC:\Dbases\Data\WBe14.mdeC:\Dbases\Data\MsSQL\BACKUP\WBe14T.mdeWBe50.mdeC:\Dbases\Data\WBe50.mdeC:\Dbases\Data\MsSQL\BACKUP\WBe50T.mdeWBe51.mdeC:\Dbases\Data\WBe51.mdeC:\Dbases\Data\MsSQL\BACKUP\WBe51T.mdeWBe52.mdeC:\Dbases\Data\WBe52.mdeC:\Dbases\Data\MsSQL\BACKUP\WBe52T.mdeWBe53.mdeC:\Dbases\Data\WBe53.mdeC:\Dbases\Data\MsSQL\BACKUP\WBe53T.mdeWBe54.mdeC:\Dbases\Data\WBe54.mdeC:\Dbases\Data\MsSQL\BACKUP\WBe54T.mdeWBe55.mdeC:\Dbases\Data\WBe55.mdeC:\Dbases\Data\MsSQL\BACKUP\WBe55T.mdeWBe56.mdeC:\Dbases\Data\WBe56.mdeC:\Dbases\Data\MsSQL\BACKUP\WBe56T.mdeWBe57.mdeC:\Dbases\Data\WBe57.mdeC:\Dbases\Data\MsSQL\BACKUP\WBe57T.mdeWBe58.mdeC:\Dbases\Data\WBe58.mdeC:\Dbases\Data\MsSQL\BACKUP\WBe58T.mdeWBe59.mdeC:\Dbases\Data\WBe59.mdeC:\Dbases\Data\MsSQL\BACKUP\WBe59T.mdeWBe60.mdeC:\Dbases\Data\WBe60.mdeC:\Dbases\Data\MsSQL\BACKUP\WBe60T.mdeWBe98.mdeC:\DBases\Data\WBe98.mdeC:\DBases\Data\MsSQL\BACKUP\WBe98.mdeWBe99.mdeC:\DBases\Data\WBe99.mdeC:\DBases\Data\MsSQL\BACKUP\WBe99T.mdeMetadadata Utility BackEnd Cofinguration

Note:-Any Advanced Template Files should be downloaded and stored into this location C:\DBases\Data\DbDocsFront-End File(s):C:\DBases\FeWFeLocal.mde

Question 45

Metadata Utility - Batch Operations - Bulk Import Process Child Records (BIPCR)

Accepted Answer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=US4L-fojq1o
Metadata Utility - Batch Operations - Bulk Import Process Child Records (BIPCR)

Question 46

Metadata Utility - Batch Operations - Bulk Import Process Master Records (BIPMR)

Accepted Answer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EIgdFkvL8Mw
Metadata Utility - Batch Operations - Bulk Import Process Master Records (BIPMR)

Question 47

Metadata Utility - Batch Operations - Bulk Import Switchboard

Accepted Answer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2J4HMn_60Jg
Metadata Utility - Batch Operations - Bulk Import Switchboard

Question 48

Metadata Utility - Batch Operations - Bulk Switchboard

Accepted Answer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1m-oz0caHys
Metadata Utility - Batch Operations - Bulk Switchboard

Question 49

Metadata Utility - Batch Operations - Bulk Update Process (BUP)

Accepted Answer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8FwgypTovo
Metadata Utility - Batch Operations - Bulk Update Process (BUP)

Question 50

Metadata Utility - Batch Operations - Online Search Switchboard

Accepted Answer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKTEHYyM4OQ
Metadata Utility - Batch Operations - Online Search Switchboard

Question 51

Metadata Utility - Batch Operations Switchboard

Accepted Answer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-mjVqGsbX0
Metadata Utility - Batch Operations Switchboard

Question 52

Metadata Utility - Case Studies - Managing Data Migration(s) from 'Old' (Source) location to a 'New' (Target) Location

Accepted Answer

Metadata Utility's is built with powerful Advanced Filters Functionality to assist us in:

-sorting the data set that we need to migrate-edit those applicable records, and lastly-generating the new XML Files once the Media has been moved to the new location.

For this example, we want to filter all movies that are stored in the 'Zz\Wmedia' Share.

-In Metadata Utility click the 'Media' Button 6 Times to cycle through all the Queues until you reach the Queue 'All Records'

Metadata Utility – Main

Metadata Utility – Main - All Records

-Options

-Record Selector Button - Navigate until you reach a Record that has in the Path Builder 02 the Value 'Zz\Wmedia' (without the single quotes).-Best Option - Advanced Filter Search Enter the parameter we are looking for in this example: 'Zz\Wmedia' (without the single quotes).

-Option - Record Selector Button - Navigate until you reach a Record that has in the Path Builder 02 the Value 'Zz\Wmedia' (without the single quotes).

Metadata Utility – Main - Navigation Buttons

-Page Up and Down in your Keyboard - until you reach a Record that has in the Path Builder 02 the Value 'Zz\Wmedia' (without the single quotes)

Metadata Utility – Keyboard - Page Up - Page Down

Metadata Utility – Keyboard

-Best Option - Advanced Filter Search Enter the parameter we are looking for in this example: 'Zz\Wmedia' (without the single quotes)

Metadata Utility – Main - Advanced Search

As soon as you enter the Value 'Zz\Wmedia' (without the single quotes) in the Advanced Filter Search Field, you will notice that Metadata Utility will go directly to the first Record that meet the Criteria

Metadata Utility – Main

Once you are on a the Record that contains the Value that in this example we are looking for 'Zz\Wmedia' (without the single quotes), then:

-Right click on the 'Media Builder 02' Field and select-Equals 'Zz\Wmedia'

Metadata Utility – Main - Advanced - Filters

You will notice that immediately Metadata Utility will Filter and show only the records that Match 'Zz\Wmedia'.You will also notice that though you are still in 'Metadata Utility: Show All Records' Queue, however due to the Advanced Filter we just applied, now even in the 'Metadata Utility: Show All Records' Queue, you will ONLY have showing all records that match 'Zz\Wmedia'

Metadata Utility – Main - Advanced - Filters

This example shows how you can easily 'sort' your Metadata Utility Records. For example, if you were moving all movies from 'Zz\Wmedia' from NAS '\192.168.199.54' to NAS '\192.168.199.53', then by using the Filter Option you can easily select those records, then easily edit each Record in within the Subset we just filtered and switch the NAS '\192.168.199.54' to NAS '\192.168.199.53'. Once completed the migration of your Data to the new NAS, then you can easily Generate the updated/new XML File which with the updated Data Path's for:-Your Movies new location-Coverart new Media Locationas well as any additional changes that you may have done on any of the other Fields in Metadata Utility (Cast, Director, etc)

If you want to remove the Filter and go back to see 'All Records' you have options:

-Navigate to each Field that you have applied a Filter (yes, you can apply multiple Filters on multiple Fields), then-right click and select (for this example) 'Clear Filter on PathID02' to go back to see all records again.

Metadata Utility – Main - Advanced - Filters

or

Simply using the Metadata Utility's 'Media' Button, click again to cycle through until you reach the 'All Records' Queue again, ie. 'Media' Button 6 Times to cycle through all the Queues until you reach the Queue 'All Records'.

Metadata Utility – Main

Metadata Utility – Main - Navigation Buttons

Alternative, if you use Metadata Utility's main 'Search' function (found on the top of Metadata Utility) to search for any other Movie in your Metadata Utility, the Advanced Filter will also be automatically reset/removed.

To continue with edit those applicable records, and lastly, generating the new XML Files once the Media has been moved to the new location, please refer to the section 'Metadata Utility - How To's - Metadata Utility - Bulk Update Process (BUP)'

Note:After removing an 'Advance Filter', there still may be any valued you may have typed in the 'Advance Search' Box at the bottom in Metadata Utility still visible. This however, does not have any impact on either the operation (Search, Filters, etc) and other commands that you may execute in Metadata Utility.

For major migrations and/or bulk processing, you can use Metadata Utility's Bulk Update Process (BUP). For more Information, see section: How-To's - Metadata Utility - Bulk Update Process (BUP) (click here)

ResultsAs you saw in this exercise, Metadata Utility's powerful Advance Filter functionality allows you easily Filter through your records and allow you easier Quality Review/Clean-Up, Migrate, Merge, Troubleshoot your entire Metadata Library.

Question 53

Metadata Utility - Case Studies - Reset (Delete) 'Windows Media Center Local Profile Metadata Cache'.

Accepted Answer

In those cases where (to list a few possible causes, not limited to, listed in no particular order):-Windows Media Center Local Profile Metadata Cache is corrupt,-Windows Media Center Metadata Information is not being shown properly,-Windows Media Center is showing 'Phantom' Movies (ie. and/or movies no longer found in your Windows Media Center Library),-you have exhausted your research and cannot find a cause/solution for the issues in your Windows Media Center Metadata Library, then this option may be the best solution.

For Additional Information, visit Section: Metadata Utility - How To's - Reset (Delete) 'Windows Media Center Local Profile Metadata Cache' and Re-Cache (Re-Download) 'Windows Media Center Local Profile Metadata Cache' click here.

Question 54

Metadata Utility - Description

Accepted Answer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XdPCliIMVA
Metadata Utility - Description

Question 55

Metadata Utility - Description - Buttons

Accepted Answer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MBVVoRHxCw
Metadata Utility - Description - Buttons

Question 56

Metadata Utility - How To - 'XML ID' Verification

Accepted Answer

https://youtu.be/7drbtKsExOI
Metadata Utility - How To - 'XML ID' Verification

Question 57

Metadata Utility - How To - Application Launcher

Accepted Answer

Allows you to Open/Launch other Programs directly from Metadata Utility.For additional Information, see section:-Metadata Utility - Maintenance - Look Up - Application Launcher click here.

Question 58

Metadata Utility - How To - Data Audit

Accepted Answer

https://youtu.be/To2bvHqnoTs
Metadata Utility - How To - Data Audit

Question 59

Metadata Utility - How To - Data Audit

Accepted Answer

Metadata Utility's 'Data Audit' allows you to audit the changes you make in within Metadata Utility.

Metadata Utility – Main Switchboard

Metadata Utility – Forms Switchboard

Metadata Utility – Data Audit

To Enable/Disable 'Data Audit', do the following:

Enable 'Data Audit'From the Main Switchboard, click 'About Metadata Utility' - Select (check) 'Audit Enabled'

Disable 'Data Audit'From the Main Switchboard, click 'About Metadata Utility' - Un-Select (un-check) 'Audit Enabled'

Metadata Utility – About Information

(Picture showing 'Data Audit' Enabled).

Metadata Utility – About Information

Question 60

Metadata Utility - How To - Delete Pending Records

Accepted Answer

Pending Records are Pre-Downloaded 'Master Metadata Information' that has not been (yet) added to your Windows Media Center Library.In other words, you don't have that Movie in your Library, however, you had pre-downloaded the information for that movie and were expecting to add that movie to your Windows Media Center Library.Should there be a need to delete 'Pending Record(s)', then do the following:-enter each Pending Record that you want to delete as if the record will now be entered into your Metadata Library (for more information see section: 'Pending' Queue as well as 'Metadata Utility - place Record(s) in the 'Selected Records' Queue').-once the 'Pending Records' have been entered in your Metadata Library, then,-select those records that you want to delete by placing those, just added records in the 'Selected Records' Queue, then-Delete Master Records (for additional Information, see section: -Metadata Utility Maintenance Main Switchboard - Metadata Utility Maintenance Delete Switchboard -Delete Master Records (and) -Delete Orphan Records).

Question 61

Metadata Utility - How To - Folder.jpg Verification

Accepted Answer

Allows you to verify the 'Folder.jpg' File.For additional Information, see section:-Metadata Utility Maintenance Main Switchboard - Metadata Utility Maintenance Verification Switchboard-Folder.jpg Verification click here.

Metadata Utility – Maintenance Switchboard - Folder.jpg Verification

Question 62

Metadata Utility - How To - Folder.L.jpg Verification

Accepted Answer

Allows you to verify the 'Folder.L.jpg' File.For additional Information, see section:-Metadata Utility Maintenance Main Switchboard - Metadata Utility Maintenance Verification Switchboard-Folder.L.jpg Verification click here.

Metadata Utility – Maintenance Switchboard - Folder.L.jpg Verification

Question 63

Metadata Utility - How To - Initial SetUp

Accepted Answer

Upon installation, there are a few Settings to SetUp:Metadata Utility

-License Management

Metadata UtilityAllows you to Register the License(s) of the purchased Feature(s), ie. 'Windows Media Center' Metadata 'XML' Management, etc

Metadata Utility – License Management

Metadata UtilityTo access 'License Management" follow these steps:From the Main Switchboard, click on 'Maintenance Switchboard'

Metadata Utility – Main Switchboard

click on 'Look Up Maintenance Switchboard'

Metadata Utility – Maintenance Switchboard - LookUp Maintenance Switchboard

click on 'License Management Switchboard'

Metadata Utility – Maintenance Switchboard - LookUp Maintenance Switchboard - License Management Switchboard

click on 'License Management'

Metadata Utility – Maintenance Switchboard - LookUp Maintenance Switchboard - License Management Switchboard

-Register New License

Metadata Utility – License Management

click on 'Add New'

Metadata Utility – License Management - Add

click 'Yes' to continue or 'No' to cancel

Metadata Utility - Messages - License Management - Edit

Metadata Utility - License Management

double click to edit record

Metadata Utility - License Management - Edit

Select the Stage to register

Metadata Utility - License Management - Edit - Select Stage

click on 'License Manager'

Metadata Utility - License Management - Edit - License

-Select 'Activate'-Enter the License Key-Enter the registered Email Address-click 'Activate'Confirmation upon successful registration

Metadata Utility - Messages – License Management - Confirmation

-Click 'ok' on the confirmation Message-click 'Close' to close 'License Manager'-click 'Close' to close 'License Management' or, continue to register other Stage Licenses (ie. Stage 2, Stage 3, etc)

-Data Provider API Key Management

In order to use 'Metadata Utility Online Search Tool', ie. to search online and download movie(s) information, you will need to register a Search Provider. Metadata Utility uses 'The Movie Database' as the main search provider for movie information.

Metadata Utility – Main Switchboard

Metadata Utility – Forms Switchboard

Metadata Utility – Data Provider API Key

Click 'Add New'

Metadata Utility – Switchboard - Data Provider API Key Management

Click 'Yes' to Edit List

Metadata Utility - Messages - License Management - Edit

Double Click to Edit

Metadata Utility – Switchboard - Data Provider API Key Management

Select 'TmDb' + Enter Your Data Provider API Key

Metadata Utility – Switchboard - Data Provider API Key Management

Click on 'Active' to activate your API Key

Metadata Utility – Switchboard - Data Provider API Key Management

Click 'Close'

Metadata Utility – Switchboard - Data Provider API Key Management

Note: Enter 'The Movie Database' API Key - Make sure that you select only one single entry as 'Active' (in case you had multiple API Keys, even from the same Provider, then select only one API Key active. You can enter as many keys as you want, just make sure all other ones are NOT selected as 'active').

User's who 'out of the box' start using Metadata Utility and simply don't follow the 'initial Set-Up' will first run into an issue, once an attempt to either Generate XML Files and/or Cache XML Files to their Local Profile. In that case, just follow the online documentation to update the Media Resource as needed.

Metadata Utility API Management

While 'Metadata Utility - Data Provider API' Key is opened you won't be able to click on any other Windows that may be opened in the background. Close 'Metadata Utility - Data Provider API' Key to be able to go back to any other opened windows that may be opened in the background inside 'Metadata Utility.

For additional Information on how to generate an API Key, see our Q&A Section: 'The Movie Database' (TMDb) API Key - Why is needed? (Inser_Link_Here).

-Metadata Utility Resource

Enables Metadata Utility to check the Partition and/or /NAS Target location where the Movie Library is located and verify the (those) resource(s) is (are) Online before any process takes place.

Metadata Utility – Media Resource

From Metadata Utility's Main Switchboard,click on 'Enter/View Information Switchboard

Metadata Utility – Main Switchboard

click on 'Metadata Utility Switchboard'

Metadata Utility – Forms Switchboard

click on 'Metadata Utility Resource'

Metadata Utility – Resource

Note: if you need to add more than one Resource, then use the scroll bar to scroll to the next field underneath, or click on the 'Tab' Key on your Keyboard to navigate to the following record.Always remember, if a field has a white background, then the field is locked. In such case, double clicking on the field, will unlock it (or alternative, you can also click on the 'Edit Record' Button --remember on first time opening, that the button may not be enabled. This is not an error, is part of the design in Metadata Utility for safety).

To verify the resources you entered have been saved, you can close and re-open 'Metadata Utility Resource'.

While 'Metadata Utility Resource' is opened you won't be able to click on any other Windows that may be opened in the background. Close 'Metadata Utility Resource' to be able to go back to any other opened windows that may be opened in the background inside 'Metadata Utility.

On a brand new installation, the "Metadata Utility Resource" will come with a sample "Metadata Utility Resource" List. For older 'Legacy' installations, that list may be empty (as seen in the picture to the right).

Metadata Utility – Media Resource

Metadata Utility – Media Resource - Add New

Metadata Utility – Messages - Edit List

-click on 'Add New' and/or 'Edit' List.-double click on the 'Media Resource' Field (white area).-once in Yellow, then you can enter the Resource Information

Metadata Utility – Media Resource – Messages - Edit List

Metadata Utility – Media Resource - Edit

Metadata Utility – Media Resource

Note: Do NOT include a Backslash at the end of Path of 'Media Resource'.

-Metadata Utility - Data Provider API Key

If a Data Provider has not been registered, then enter 'The Movie Database' API Key - Make sure that you select only one single entry as 'Active' (in case you had multiple API Keys, even from the same Provider, then select only one API Key active. You can enter as many keys as you want, just make sure all other ones are NOT selected as 'active').

Metadata Utility – Data Provider API Key

Note: Due to many requests from our Users, on the latest Builds of Metadata Utility, we have been including a Pre-Populated Media Resource as seen in the picture immediately above. This is to further assist our new users as to what it is needed in Metadata Utility for proper operation.

User's who 'out of the box' start using Metadata Utility and simply don't follow the 'initial Set-Up' will first run into an issue, once an attempt to either Generate XML Files and/or Cache XML Files to their Local Profile. In that case, just follow the online documentation to update the Media Resource as needed.

Metadata Utility API Management

For additional Information, see our Q&A Section: 'The Movie Database' (TMDb) API Key - Why is needed?

While 'Metadata Utility - Data Provider API' Key is opened you won't be able to click on any other Windows that may be opened in the background. Close 'Metadata Utility - Data Provider API' Key to be able to go back to any other opened windows that may be opened in the background inside 'Metadata Utility.

-Studio

Metadata Utility comes with a Pre-Build List of approximately 200+ of the most commonly known Studios.If you have a movie in which the Studio is not in the list, you can always Double Click on the Studio Field to Open the Studio List and Edit, Add, Studios as needed.Note: If you overwrite, rename or delete a Studio Name, then keep in mind that any existing record in Metadata Utility that had that Studio linked, than those movies will automatically be updated with the change (and/or deletion) of the Studio that you just made (Remember Metadata utility is an RDBMS. Since all Data is linked, if you change one record, you can potentially affect many other records).We recommended, that you don't Delete Studios, but better Add more, if needed.'Out of the box' Metadata Utility comes with approximately 5399 pre-allocated of Records, out of which, in the case of the 'Studio' List only 200+ are in use, thus leaving plenty records available for further use before Metadata Utility will require additional action to increase the number of possible Studios available : ).

While the 'Studio' List is opened you won't be able to click on any other Windows that may be opened in the background. Close 'Studio' List to be able to go back to any other opened windows that may be opened in the background inside 'Metadata Utility.

Note: Use extreme caution before deleting ANY existing Studios from the list as a deletion of a Studio will also delete that Studio Information from ALL Records that were linked to that Studio. This also applies to renaming an existing Studio. If you rename an existing Studio in the list, then all records linked to that Studio will automatically also be updated.

Metadata Utility – Main

Metadata Utility – Studio List

-Data Provider

Metadata Utility – Data Provider

Metadata Utility comes with a Pre-Build List of 2 of Data Providers: The Movie Database (TMDb) and IMDB.Metadata Utility's Movie Online Search Tool enables you to automatically add most of your movies. The Movie Database (TMDb) is the main provider that Metadata Utility's Movie Online Search Tool uses to search the Movie Metadata Information.If you want to add more Data Providers, then you can always Double Click on the Data Provider Field to Open the Data Provider List and Edit, Add/Edit, as needed.Note: If you overwrite, rename or delete a Data Provider, then keep in mind that Data Provider, if it has already been linked to any of your movies, then that Data Provider will be also lost (or edited) for all movies linked to it (Remember Metadata utility is an RDBMS. Since all Data is linked, if you change one record, you can potentially affect many other records).We recommend, that you don't Delete a Data Provider, but better Add more, if needed.You can add up to 5399 Data Providers before Metadata Utility will require additional action : ).

While 'Data Provider' Key is opened you won't be able to click on any other Windows that may be opened in the background. Close 'Data Provider' Key to be able to go back to any other opened windows that may be opened in the background inside 'Metadata Utility.

Note: Use extreme caution before deleting ANY Data Provider from the list as a deletion of a Data Provider will also delete that Data Provider Information from ALL Records that were linked to that Data Provider. This also applies to renaming an existing Data Provider . If you rename an existing Data Provider in the list, then all records linked to that Data Provider will automatically also be updated.

Metadata Utility – Main

Metadata Utility – Data Provider

-MPAA Rating

Metadata Utility – MPAA Rating

Metadata Utility comes with a Pre-Build List of the MPAA (Motion Picture Association of America).If you want to add/Edit the MPAA Rating List (either add your own Rating System an/or add the particular Rating system in the country you live), then you can always Double Click on the MPAA Rating Field to Open the MPAA Rating List and Edit, Add, Studios as needed.Note: If you overwrite, rename or delete a MPAA Rating, then keep in mind that MPAA Rating, if it has already been linked to any of your movies, then that Data Provider will be also lost (or edited) for all movies linked to it (Remember Metadata utility is an RDBMS. Since all Data is linked, if you change one record, you can potentially affect many other records).We recommend, that you don't Delete a Data Provider, but better Add more, if needed.You can add up to 5399 MPAA Rating before Metadata Utility will require additional action : ).

While 'MPAA Rating' Key is opened you won't be able to click on any other Windows that may be opened in the background. Close 'MPAA Rating' Key to be able to go back to any other opened windows that may be opened in the background inside 'Metadata Utility.

Note: Use extreme caution before deleting ANY MPAA Rating from the list as a deletion of a MPAA Rating will also delete that MPAA Rating Information from ALL Records that were linked to that MPAA Rating. This also applies to renaming an existing MPAA Rating. If you rename an existing MPAA Rating in the list, then all records linked to that MPAA Rating will automatically also be updated.

Metadata Utility – Main

Metadata Utility – MPAA Rating

-Path Builder

Metadata Utility uses 3 Main Fields to Build the Path for any Movie. Out of the box Metadata Utility comes with a Pre-Built List for 'Path Builder 01' and 'Path Builder 02'.

Metadata Utility – Main - Path Builder

Path Builder 01

Should be the NAS Name (UNC Path) or IP (UNC Path) - see examples immediately to the right.In order to create/add a list, just, as with any of the drop downs, double click on the field to open the list and edit as needed.

For Example:If you have all your movies in within to NAS Storages, then you would create a record for each NAS:

\192.168.199.53\192.168.199.54

(Notice is JUST the IP in UNC Format and at the end of the NAS IP and/or NAS Name there is NO Backslash at the end of the NAS Name or IP Address - Metadata Utility will add a backlash after the NAS and/or IP automatically).

If you want to enter the NAS by Name, then:

\NAS01\NAS02

Notice, there is NO Backslash after the NAS IP (or NAS Name).Do NOT include a Backslash after the NAS IP (or NAS Name) as Metadata Utility will do that automatically (see in Section 'Path' as described before).

Metadata Utility – Path Builder

While 'Path Builder 01' Key is opened you won't be able to click on any other Windows that may be opened in the background. Close 'Path Builder 01' Key to be able to go back to any other opened windows that may be opened in the background inside 'Metadata Utility.

Note: Use extreme caution before deleting ANY Path Builder 01 from the list as a deletion of a Path Builder 01 will also delete that Path Builder 01 Information from ALL Records that were linked to that Path Builder 01. This also applies to renaming an existing Path Builder 01. If you rename an existing Path Builder 01 in the list, then all records linked to that Path Builder 01 will automatically also be updated.

Metadata Utility – Main

Metadata Utility – Root Resource

Path Builder 02

In order to create/add a list, just, as with any of the drop downs, double click on the field to open the list and edit as needed.

In this particular example, we have a list of the possible Shares that could be found on each NAS that is used by Windows Media Center:

Path0200\WmediaAa\WmediaBb\WmediaCc\WmediaDd\WmediaEe\WmediaFf\WmediaGg\WmediaHh\WmediaIi\WmediaJj\WmediaKk\WmediaLl\WmediaMm\WmediaNn\WmediaOo\WmediaPp\WmediaQq\WmediaRr\WmediaSs\WMedia.ATt\WmediaUu\WmediaVv\WmediaWw\WmediaXx\WmediaYy\WmediaZz\Wmedia

Notice, that on the Share 'Ss' the Directory where the Movies are located is called 'WMedia.A' where all others are called 'Wmedia' --that could have been deliberate, or error, but either way, Metadata Utility is extremely flexible to accommodate your naming conventions.

For the ongoing example of a 2 NAS Setup with 27 Shares on each NAS (an in within these 27 different Shares are all the movies stored), then you basically have a good idea how flexible Metadata Utility can be.Do NOT include a Backslash at the end of Path Builder 02 as Metadata Utility will do that automatically (see in Section 'Path' as described before).

While 'Path Builder 02' Key is opened you won't be able to click on any other Windows that may be opened in the background. Close 'Path Builder 02' Key to be able to go back to any other opened windows that may be opened in the background inside 'Metadata Utility.

Metadata Utility – Main

Metadata Utility – Resource Path

Note: Use extreme caution before deleting ANY Path Builder 02 from the list as a deletion of a Path Builder 02 will also delete that Path Builder 02 Information from ALL Records that were linked to that Path Builder 02. This also applies to renaming an existing Path Builder 02. If you rename an existing Path Builder 02 in the list, then all records linked to that Path Builder 02 will automatically also be updated.

Path Builder 03

Is NOT a drop down list, but an actual Field will you will enter the exact Name of the Directory (Folder) that contains your movie.

Metadata Utility – Main - Movie Path

Metadata Utility – Select Folder

For exampleOn the movie: +1 Party InvadersPath Builder 01: \192.168.199.54Path Builder 02: 00\WmediaPath Builder 03: +1.Party.Invaders

Once clicked on the 'Path' Section, you will see what the complete Path will look like:

This means that the movie '+1 Party Invaders' should be located in the following path:

\192.168.199.54\00\Wmedia+1.Party.Invaders

Note: Do NOT include a Backslash at the end of Path Builder 03.

Metadata Utility – Main

Example:

Metadata Utility – Path

Metadata Utility – Path - Media Location

Metadata Utility: Path

Metadata Utility – Path

Metadata Utility – Case Events

Full Path:

Shows you the Movie Path that built using Path Builder 01 + Path Builder 02 + Path Builder 03. Use this section to: double check that the Patch you built is accurate, that no double backslashes are found in within (middle) your built path --if there are, is because you added a backslash in either Path Builder 01 and/or Path Builder 02 and in such case, you need to go back, edit your entry and remove that backslash you entered-- as well as checking that you did NOT entered a backslash at the end on Path Builder 03.

A good way to check if the path you are seeing is correct, is to open the path by double clicking on the 'Full Path' field and let Metadata Utility open the path:

Metadata Utility – Path

Metadata Utility – Path - Media Location

If Metadata Utility is unable to open that path, then an Automatic Event will be generated indicating that the path you created is wrong and needs to be double checked and be corrected (as seen in the picture to the right showing the Automatic Case Event generated indicating the Path to the Movie could not be found --for example a cause could be that if the NAS/Partition where you have your movies is offline, then you will get that message. If you also have an error in your Path you build using Path builder, then you will see that error as your path will be wrong. In that case, then make the corrections as necessary and try again--).

Video_TS:

Location where the Movie Data Files are normally stored. This section is specially useful for advanced users and advanced troubleshooting.

Folder.jpg

Shows the path where the Thumb-nail-size Cover-Art File must be located and named.Note: File Name must be: Folder.jpgFor additional details about this section, refer to: 'Metadata Utility: Path'

FolderL.jpg

Shows the path where the Poster-size Cover-Art File must be located and named.Note: File Name must be: Folder.L.jpgFor additional details about this section, refer to: 'Metadata Utility: Path'

Note: Film Duration - Metadata Utility has an already built in list from 1 to 5399 Minutes (we think that is enough as we have yet to find a Movie with 89+ Hours of length : ) ).

XMLSmall

Shows the path Metadata Utility will be using to generate the necessary XML File with a link the Artwork (small picture or Thumbnail size picture).

XMLLarge

Shows the path Metadata Utility will be using to generate the necessary XML File with a link the Artwork (large picture or Poster size picture).

XMLLocation

Shows the path Metadata Utility will be using to generate the necessary XML File.

Poster Path

Poster Path: File Name (in jpg format needed) used for Coverart download.

Question 64

Metadata Utility - How To - Look Up Usage

Accepted Answer

Metadata Utility's 'Look Up Usage' allows you to see the distribution and usage in within all 'Look Up' Lists/Records

Metadata Utility – Main Switchboard

Metadata Utility – Forms Switchboard

Metadata Utility – Look Up Usage

For additional information, see section: Metadata Utility - Maintenance - Look Up - Add New Look Up Records click here.

Merge Generator – ‘WMC Merge’