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Merge Version Plugin Duplicate Posters - Penurious - 2023-11-28

Hi Everyone!

I'm facing an issue with the Merge Versions plugin. While using the Merge Versions plugin works perfectly for movies, I've encountered a problem when using it for TV shows.

Here's the situation: I have two versions of TV show episodes, HD & UHD. When I use the Merge Versions plugin, the merging itself works flawlessly. However, I'm left with duplicate posters for each series, even though both posters lead to the same content.


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To clarify, the duplicate posters function correctly, allowing me to select the desired version within the episode itself. The only problem is the presence of these redundant posters.

I would greatly appreciate any insights or solutions you might have regarding this issue. To add, I do not have this issue with movies, duplicate posters disappear after merging.

Thanks in advance for your help!


RE: Merge Version Plugin Duplicate Posters - FireSale - 2023-11-29

Plugin Settings or Options
Access Plugin Settings: Navigate to the Jellyfin dashboard or settings section.
Locate Merge Versions Plugin Settings: Find the settings related to the Merge Versions plugin, specifically for TV shows if available.
Check for Artwork Handling Options: Look for options related to artwork or poster consolidation for TV show episodes. Adjust these settings to manage or consolidate artwork for merged versions.

Library Refresh or Metadata Re-fetch
Access Library Settings: From the Jellyfin dashboard or settings, locate the section related to your library or metadata.
Trigger Library Refresh: Look for an option to refresh your library or re-fetch metadata for the affected TV show. This process might re-evaluate metadata and artwork after the merging of versions.

Plugin Updates
Check for Plugin Updates: Access the plugin section within Jellyfin settings.
Look for Updates for Merge Versions Plugin: Check if there's a newer version available for the Merge Versions plugin specifically.
Update the Plugin: If an update is available, install it to potentially benefit from bug fixes or improvements related to TV show metadata handling.


RE: Merge Version Plugin Duplicate Posters - Penurious - 2023-11-29

Thank you for the response.

I ended up removing the folders connected to the library. Refreshed to make sure nothing was there. Then re-added the folders to the library and scanned the library making sure to replace all metadata and removing existing images.

I probably should've done that in the first place. I initially only scanned/replaced all metadata and replaced existing images, but that didn't work. Completely removing the folders from libraries did it.

Here's some instructions for anyone not familiar:

TO REMOVE FOLDERS IN A LIBRARY
Hamburger Menu (Top Left of WebUI) -> Dashboard (Under Administration) -> Libraries -> Kebab/Ellipsis Menu (3 Vertical Dots) for library in question -> Manage Library -> Minus Button on all folders -> Confirm (Red Delete Button) -> Scan All Libraries -> Make sure no movies or TV Shows show up under library -> DONE

TO RE-ADD & REFRESH METADATA:
Hamburger Menu (Top Left of WebUI) -> Dashboard (Under Administration) -> Libraries -> Kebab/Ellipsis Menu (3 Vertical Dots) for library in question -> Manage Library -> Add Folders with media (Plus Sign) -> Kebab/Ellipsis Menu (3 Vertical Dots) for library in question -> Scan Library -> Select "Replace all metadata" -> Select "Replace existing images" -> Click "refresh" -> DONE


Hopefully this helps anyone else encountering this issue.


RE: Merge Version Plugin Duplicate Posters - Biid - 2024-01-05

hi, i wanna know if use this plugin, will it merge my original file or just merge the index


RE: Merge Version Plugin Duplicate Posters - TheDreadPirate - 2024-01-05

Just the listing in Jellyfin. Jellyfin cannot merge files.