[mythtv-users] Storage directory management across SSD/HD

[Mike Perkins]

On 11/03/2023 18:34, Ram Ramesh wrote:
> On 3/11/23 11:32, Hika van den Hoven wrote:
>>
>>>>> HTH, Jan
>>>> Not entirely true. Unless policies have changed in more recent mythtv
>>>> versions. It will first try to make space by deleting recordings set
>>>> for deletion and then those set to auto-expire. However finally it
>>>> will start with other recordings, oldest first. You can set several
>>>> parameters in your setup.
> Can I set parameters such that it skips recording new show to save a recording that is not marked to 
> be deleted or auto-expire? I mean recorded shows are more important that new recordings for me as I 
> have a habit or deleting anything that I watch and do not think I will watch again. Thus if I keep a 
> recording, I keep it intentionally/deliberately and I do not want mythtv getting smart or second 
> guessing my choice.
> 
The best way to keep anything you really don't want to delete is to move it to your video directory 
using one of the many available scripts (depending on format, mostly). That way mythtv will never 
touch them.

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Mike Perkins