# Bugs / Feature Requests

**URL:** https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/c/bugs-feature-requests/10.md?page=1

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## [Load Balancing Across multiple Intel Cards](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/load-balancing-across-multiple-intel-cards/5384)

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**Author:** [@CrimsonKage](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/CrimsonKage)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 25, 2024, 1:18pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/load-balancing-across-multiple-intel-cards/5384 "2024-02-25T13:18:55Z")

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I have a system I’m using for transcoding that has two Intel Arc cards in it currently (soon to be 3). By default when you have multiple encodes running in parallel all the jobs will use the same card. (this is a normal…

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## [Before and After conversion file sizes on History page](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/before-and-after-conversion-file-sizes-on-history-page/2848)

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**Author:** [@crhatfield](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/crhatfield)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 11, 2024, 10:45pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/before-and-after-conversion-file-sizes-on-history-page/2848 "2024-01-11T22:45:30Z")

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Request Type: NEW FEATURE 2 new columns in History with Before and After file sizes, In my particular case, I would like to see if I’m saving or wasting space on my HEVC conversions. MCEBuddy Version and Type (32bit o…

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## [Upgrade installs instead of uninstall/install](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/upgrade-installs-instead-of-uninstall-install/5219)

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**Author:** [@SystemIdleProcess](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/SystemIdleProcess)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 26, 2023, 12:59am UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/upgrade-installs-instead-of-uninstall-install/5219 "2023-12-26T00:59:00Z")

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MCEBuddy Version: All Operating System: Windows Summary of the suggestion: Please add support for upgrading the version so we don’t have to uninstall/install.

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## [Duplicate commercial cutting 2.6 Beta 2](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/duplicate-commercial-cutting-2-6-beta-2/5289)

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**Author:** [@jsam01](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/jsam01)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2023, 3:40am UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/duplicate-commercial-cutting-2-6-beta-2/5289 "2023-12-22T03:40:06Z")

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Creating this new issue since our previous discussion around the metadata and the 2.6 Beta 2 This is something I’m only seeing since the upgrade but unfortunately it’s 2am when I noticed it so I don’t have time to look …

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## [Audio Description Picked Up During Conversion?](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/audio-description-picked-up-during-conversion/5228)

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**Author:** [@BillBach](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/BillBach)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2023, 3:57am UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/audio-description-picked-up-during-conversion/5228 "2023-12-21T03:57:36Z")

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There have been several occurrences (none recently that I have logs for) where I am transcoding a recording, and when the new video file is played, the primary audio channel has been replaced with the audio descriptions …

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## [Incorrect Metadata on TV Possibly due to Generic Episode Names](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/incorrect-metadata-on-tv-possibly-due-to-generic-episode-names/5284)

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**Author:** [@jsam01](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/jsam01)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [December 20, 2023, 7:33am UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/incorrect-metadata-on-tv-possibly-due-to-generic-episode-names/5284 "2023-12-20T07:33:51Z")

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Wondering if there is a better way to handle file naming because I’m getting incorrect metadata. Pretty sure I’ve run into this befo Shetland (2013) - s08e01 - Episode 1.mp4-FixTitleTV-2023-12-10T19-47-49.log (151.8 KB…

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## [Future AV1 support since RTX 40 series support](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/future-av1-support-since-rtx-40-series-support/5119)

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**Author:** [@jobby99](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/jobby99)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2023, 4:26pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/future-av1-support-since-rtx-40-series-support/5119 "2023-12-06T16:26:31Z")

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MCEBuddy Version: Future Versions Operating System: Windows Summary of the suggestion: I am wondering if there are any plans for AV1 codec support for future releases. AV1 is supposed to be the future and the latest …

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## [Add engine name on hover in systray icon](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/add-engine-name-on-hover-in-systray-icon/5238)

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**Author:** [@SystemIdleProcess](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/SystemIdleProcess)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 13, 2023, 7:04pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/add-engine-name-on-hover-in-systray-icon/5238 "2023-11-13T19:04:05Z")

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MCEBuddy Version: 2.6.2 Operating System: Win 10 x64 Summary of the suggestion: This may be more of a request just for the remote client. It would be nice to have the engine name displayed as part of the hover of th…

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## [In-app update](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/in-app-update/5240)

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**Author:** [@SystemIdleProcess](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/SystemIdleProcess)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 9, 2023, 4:58pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/in-app-update/5240 "2023-11-09T16:58:27Z")

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MCEBuddy Version: 2.6.2 Operating System: Win10 Summary of the suggestion: Provide an in-app update feature. Something that can check for updates (option for stable or beta) and could download and install. The insta…

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## [MetaX Subtitle in metadata](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/metax-subtitle-in-metadata/5239)

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**Author:** [@SystemIdleProcess](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/SystemIdleProcess)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [November 9, 2023, 1:45am UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/metax-subtitle-in-metadata/5239 "2023-11-09T01:45:48Z")

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I don’t understand why subtitle isn’t getting picked up. 2023-11-07T08:03:23 MCEBuddy.AppWrapper.Base --\> Metadata: 2023-11-07T08:03:23 MCEBuddy.AppWrapper.Base --\> major\_brand : mp42 2023-11-07T08:03:23 …

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## [Add Beginning Chapter Marks](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/add-beginning-chapter-marks/3898)

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**Author:** [@mbarylski](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/mbarylski)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [November 6, 2023, 9:24pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/add-beginning-chapter-marks/3898 "2023-11-06T21:24:16Z")

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For the Add Chapters option, can the beginning chapter marks for commercials be added to the final file as well? Right now only the end chapter marks are added, which is ok if watching a show from the beginning and just …

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## [Mostly GUI](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/mostly-gui/3946)

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**Author:** [@SystemIdleProcess](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/SystemIdleProcess)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 2, 2023, 9:19pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/mostly-gui/3946 "2023-11-02T21:19:32Z")

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Request Type: NEW FEATURES I’ve been using MCEBuddy for a while now and love it very much. I was hoping you might consider some of the following feature requests. Please let me know if you need any clarification on a…

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## [Add support for additional types of subtitles](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/add-support-for-additional-types-of-subtitles/5229)

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**Author:** [@Goose](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/Goose)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 1, 2023, 10:54pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/add-support-for-additional-types-of-subtitles/5229 "2023-11-01T22:54:40Z")

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Note to add support for more types of subtitles, embedded and external subtitles including SubRip (.srt), WebVTT (.vtt), Timed Text (.ttxt), YouTube (.xml), SubStationAlpha (.ass), DVB Teletext, Closed captions etc

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## [WebVTT subtitle support](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/webvtt-subtitle-support/4547)

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**Author:** [@SystemIdleProcess](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/SystemIdleProcess)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 1, 2023, 10:28pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/webvtt-subtitle-support/4547 "2023-11-01T22:28:14Z")

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Request Type: NEW FEATURE Summary of the problem or suggestion: Please add support for vtt subtitles. I’ve been working with a lot more files that are WebVTT format and would love to have them flow through task simil…

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## [Extracting and embedding subtitles and chapters](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/extracting-and-embedding-subtitles-and-chapters/5221)

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**Author:** [@Goose](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/Goose)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 27, 2023, 6:02pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/extracting-and-embedding-subtitles-and-chapters/5221 "2023-10-27T18:02:59Z")

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Continued from: No subtitles after converting .ts file to HEVC MP4 - #4 by SystemIdleProcess This good feedback, so perhaps the way Extract subtitles and closed captions work should change. We are thinking, let MCEBudd…

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## [Move new feature and bug topics to resolved/closed sub-forum when resolved](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/move-new-feature-and-bug-topics-to-resolved-closed-sub-forum-when-resolved/5220)

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**Author:** [@SystemIdleProcess](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/SystemIdleProcess)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 1, 2023, 1:37pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/move-new-feature-and-bug-topics-to-resolved-closed-sub-forum-when-resolved/5220 "2023-11-01T13:37:44Z")

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MCEBuddy Version: Forum Summary of the suggestion: In order to best service the customers I think it would be best to move resolved or closed new feature and bug topics to a sub-forum. This will make it easier to see …

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## [Add AV1 format Video Output Support](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/add-av1-format-video-output-support/3666)

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**Author:** [@Lucas\_Hanson](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/Lucas_Hanson)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 31, 2023, 6:02pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/add-av1-format-video-output-support/3666 "2023-10-31T18:02:49Z")

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Request Type: NEW FEATURE MCEBuddy Version and Type (32bit or 64bit): MCEBUDDY 2.5.4 64 bit Operating System and Type (32bit or 64bit): Windows 10 64 bit Summary of the problem or suggestion: I would like to start u…

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## [Add file name (without directory) to history](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/add-file-name-without-directory-to-history/1625)

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**Author:** [@BrianGGG](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/BrianGGG)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 31, 2023, 6:01pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/add-file-name-without-directory-to-history/1625 "2023-10-31T18:01:18Z")

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Request Type: Feature MCEBuddy Version and Type (32bit or 64bit): 2.4.9 Beta Operating System and Type (32bit or 64bit): Win 10 /64 Summary of the problem or suggestion: It would be helpful to include the name of …

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## [Chapters in XML format are not being added to output videos](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/chapters-in-xml-format-are-not-being-added-to-output-videos/5164)

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**Author:** [@John\_Freiman](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/John_Freiman)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 27, 2023, 10:32pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/chapters-in-xml-format-are-not-being-added-to-output-videos/5164 "2023-10-27T22:32:46Z")

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I ripped a tv series, transcoded and realized that I didn’t add the subtitles into my videos. I have extracted the subtitles using MKVExtract into .xml files and I’m trying to get MCEBuddy to add them into the finalized…

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## [Allow Multiple Passes of ComSkip](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/allow-multiple-passes-of-comskip/3526)

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**Author:** [@Mike-EEE](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/Mike-EEE)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 3, 2023, 5:10am UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/allow-multiple-passes-of-comskip/3526 "2023-10-03T05:10:13Z")

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Request Type: NEW FEATURE Summary of the problem or suggestion: It would be valuable to allow multiple passes – if not a 2nd pass – of ComSkip. This is for scenarios where, for whatever reason, a 2nd pass seems to re…

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## [Comskip - how to add CLI options](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/comskip-how-to-add-cli-options/5049)

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**Author:** [@mike808](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/mike808)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 30, 2023, 8:46am UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/comskip-how-to-add-cli-options/5049 "2023-09-30T08:46:33Z")

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I’m using the latest comskip donator version that has GPU command line options that don’t exist in the donator version included in MCEBuddy. I know I can configure the location of my custom comskip folder, but I don’t s…

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## [Export/Inport Configs](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/export-inport-configs/5038)

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**Author:** [@Johnt5818](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/Johnt5818)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 25, 2023, 2:18pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/export-inport-configs/5038 "2023-06-25T14:18:09Z")

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I would like a quick way to export & import MCEBuddy configurations. I know that it will pull in old configurations if you reinstall, also you can manually go in and do this. I find it to be a bit troublesome at times. …

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## [If Custom File Rename dose not find a webmatch then save to another path](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/if-custom-file-rename-dose-not-find-a-webmatch-then-save-to-another-path/5055)

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**Author:** [@Johnt5818](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/Johnt5818)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 7, 2023, 7:42pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/if-custom-file-rename-dose-not-find-a-webmatch-then-save-to-another-path/5055 "2023-06-07T19:42:26Z")

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Hello, In my quest to fully automate my TV show conversion process, I am trying to get the Custom File Renaming set up. It works great when MCE can find the TVDB match using the Metadata Correction feature. It adds the…

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## [TVDB ID in custom renaming](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/tvdb-id-in-custom-renaming/5025)

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**Author:** [@matey](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/matey)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2023, 10:57pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/tvdb-id-in-custom-renaming/5025 "2023-04-27T22:57:22Z")

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Since the TVDB ID (and IMDB ID) are captured in the metadata lookups, can it be used as a variable in the custom renaming? I didn’t see it listed in the support docs, so I assume it currently isn’t available.

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## [(1) Save removed segments, as a separate video file. (2) Include option to "Put Back" any segment, after review](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/1-save-removed-segments-as-a-separate-video-file-2-include-option-to-put-back-any-segment-after-review/5013)

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**Author:** [@misterhavoc](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/misterhavoc)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 6, 2023, 8:00pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/1-save-removed-segments-as-a-separate-video-file-2-include-option-to-put-back-any-segment-after-review/5013 "2023-04-06T20:00:25Z")

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Requesting 2 new features: Ability to save all removed commercial segments, as a separate .mp4 or similar file. Users could review the file, to ensure that nothing important was incorrectly removed. Perhaps addition…

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## [Only have 1-2 settings page](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/only-have-1-2-settings-page/3848)

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**Author:** [@docsholiday](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/docsholiday)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2020, 2:06pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/only-have-1-2-settings-page/3848 "2020-08-30T14:06:04Z")

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Opening up multiple settings pages is time consuming and cumbersome. It would be nice to have all the settings in one place with 1 easy click. For example, navigating to the expert settings page every time to change a “s…

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## [Request to add a profanity filter](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/request-to-add-a-profanity-filter/5003)

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**Author:** [@Philipp\_Carner](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/Philipp_Carner)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 28, 2023, 8:26pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/request-to-add-a-profanity-filter/5003 "2023-03-28T20:26:37Z")

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I use Playon to record most of my content from different streaming services and a HDHOMERUN to record over-the-air content. I then pass them through MCEBUDDY (long time user) to convert formats and remove commercials. I …

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## [Custom Path/File naming for archive](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/custom-path-file-naming-for-archive/4158)

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**Author:** [@SystemIdleProcess](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/SystemIdleProcess)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 3, 2021, 3:58pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/custom-path-file-naming-for-archive/4158 "2021-02-03T15:58:56Z")

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Request Type: NEW FEATURE Summary of the suggestion: I would like to be able to use the same values available to Custom Commands to specify an archive path. Or an option to use the custom file rename value to append …

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## [Adding Genres to Selection Filters](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/adding-genres-to-selection-filters/3844)

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**Author:** [@Robert](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/Robert)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2020, 10:05pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/adding-genres-to-selection-filters/3844 "2020-08-23T22:05:02Z")

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Request Type: NEW FEATURE Summary of suggestion: Can we add Genres to Selection Filters?

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## [Run MCEBuddy as a true service with GPU driver access](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/run-mcebuddy-as-a-true-service-with-gpu-driver-access/3748)

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**Author:** [@mike808](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/mike808)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 6, 2023, 7:46pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/run-mcebuddy-as-a-true-service-with-gpu-driver-access/3748 "2023-04-06T19:46:46Z")

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I don’t know if this will help, but there is a widget that runs as a service that launches Plex under a user’s login (thus giving Plex access to use GPU hardware drivers). Source is provided, and it has start/stop/show f…

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