[mythtv-users] Confusion about Recording Expire setting

[Bill Meek]

On 03/06/2015 11:16 AM, John Moore (CompuCom Systems Inc) wrote:
> From: mythtv-users [mailto:mythtv-users-bounces at mythtv.org] On Behalf Of Bill Meek
> Sent: Friday, March 6, 2015 9:04 AM
> To: mythtv-users at mythtv.org
> Subject: Re: [mythtv-users] Confusion about Recording Expire setting
>
> On 03/06/2015 10:45 AM, John Moore (CompuCom Systems Inc) wrote:
> ...
>> I would rather have this set at the backend as I use Kodi/XBMC for my front end and I don't recall seeing a way to delete from that.
> ...
>> John, Where is that found?
>
> If my name were John and I didn't use Kodi/XBMC ;), I'd answer in the Frontend, Recording Rules.
> ...
> Is this something I can set 1 time an forget it per recording?  Many of the recordings I am planning on keeping complete seasons.  With exception of News.
>
> I normally just setup my recordings thru MythWeb.  I have the frontend installed on the Backend server.  So though it's a bit inconvenient, I can make it a point to log on after creating recording to make that change.
>
> Can a recording profile be used to set this?

Yes, set it once per rule. And not, a recording profile, but you could create a
new Template. But that doesn't seem to appear in mythweb. The "No. of recordings
to keep:" setting is available there.

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Bill