# Custom Commands **URL:** https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/c/support/custom-commands/29.md [Latest](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Custom Commands category](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/about-the-custom-commands-category/58)
**Author:** [@mcebuddy2x](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/mcebuddy2x)\ **Replies:** 0
--- ## [Not re-recording episodes I have](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/not-re-recording-episodes-i-have/5617)
**Author:** [@Richard\_Thomas](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/Richard_Thomas)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2025, 12:20am UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/not-re-recording-episodes-i-have/5617 "2025-01-17T00:20:46Z")
Using Plex as my DVR and MCE I did some changes to use MCE to scan-remove commercials, but I changed the format to MKV file instead of using MP4. Getting alot of dupes can MCE scan what we already have recorded so it ski… --- ## [Conversions stop when custom command begins](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/conversions-stop-when-custom-command-begins/5567)
**Author:** [@burlingame](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/burlingame)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2024, 9:36pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/conversions-stop-when-custom-command-begins/5567 "2024-09-20T21:36:38Z")
Several days ago my MCEBuddy conversion tasks and monitored locations disappeared and I seem to have made an error in the settings when setting it back up. When I add a video to be converted it stops and disappears when… --- ## [Custom Command - GUI or no?](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/custom-command-gui-or-no/5342)
**Author:** [@Bootsman](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/Bootsman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2024, 2:27pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/custom-command-gui-or-no/5342 "2024-01-21T14:27:29Z")
Sorry for the noob question. I’m confused. I see lots of people editing the .ini but when I look at the documentation it says " Please DO NOT manually edit the mcebuddy.conf file. As of v2.3.13 ALL configurable parameter… --- ## [Command parameter is not passing](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/command-parameter-is-not-passing/5026)
**Author:** [@Tony\_B](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/Tony_B)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2023, 3:15am UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/command-parameter-is-not-passing/5026 "2023-05-11T03:15:28Z")
The log just says: small portions of comskip process completed. Recently, I have had a lot of partial recordings that are small, so, I fixed that by adding a size requirement but, on some, Comskip takes hours/days to fi… --- ## [Can I crop lines prior to Comskip detection?](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/can-i-crop-lines-prior-to-comskip-detection/4619)
**Author:** [@Brian\_Grigg](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/Brian_Grigg)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2022, 3:24pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/can-i-crop-lines-prior-to-comskip-detection/4619 "2022-03-02T15:24:44Z")
Hello, It seems like Comskip (at least one inside of Channels DVR) doesn’t like ESPN’s ticker at the bottom, and only removes some commercials. But I found if I remove the extra lines in Handbrake first (94 at bottom (a… --- ## [DRM/Copy Protection](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/drm-copy-protection/3727)
**Author:** [@Charles\_Tucker](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/Charles_Tucker)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2020, 8:45pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/drm-copy-protection/3727 "2020-06-14T20:45:40Z")
With the demise of Win 7 WMC and the difficulty of maintaining a Win7 media center pc, and a library of 200+ recorded movies, does MCEBuddy support DRM/Protected Files? I searched all forums and support documentation an… --- ## [Deinterlacing](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/deinterlacing/3403)
**Author:** [@srmail67](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/srmail67)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2020, 7:14pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/deinterlacing/3403 "2020-02-02T19:14:20Z")
I have been playing with the deinterlacing since some stations are interlaced and some are progressive. i have 2 custom profiles, one that deinterlaces certain programs ie. 29.97 interlaced , and one that process progre… --- ## [CLI to only refresh metadata](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/cli-to-only-refresh-metadata/3070)
**Author:** [@mike808](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/mike808)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2019, 7:47pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/cli-to-only-refresh-metadata/3070 "2019-09-05T19:47:02Z")
I think I can setup a conversion task to do this. However, I only want to force this conversion task via CLI. My setup is to monitor DVR directories and then process via a series of conversion tasks based on show type a… --- ## [Conversion Task Not Running](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/conversion-task-not-running/2670)
**Author:** [@ckronengold](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/ckronengold)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2019, 9:51pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/conversion-task-not-running/2670 "2019-03-08T21:51:48Z")
Love MCEBuddy! One day I’ll finally be able to make it run as smoothly as I know it can. I’m having a Conversion Task not run, and I can’t figure out why. I have set up identical selection filters (or so I thought), but… --- ## [Custom Command Parameter arguments are different from what was supposed to be passed](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/custom-command-parameter-arguments-are-different-from-what-was-supposed-to-be-passed/2628)
**Author:** [@dwanem1](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/dwanem1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2019, 12:41am UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/custom-command-parameter-arguments-are-different-from-what-was-supposed-to-be-passed/2628 "2019-02-22T00:41:28Z")
Request Type: BUG / NEW FEATURE Bug MCEBuddy Version and Type (32bit or 64bit): 2.4.9 64bit Operating System and Type (32bit or 64bit): Windows 10 64bit Summary of the problem or suggestion: I have been using the… --- ## [CLI Examples](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/cli-examples/2538)
**Author:** [@pseibold](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/pseibold)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2019, 10:30pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/cli-examples/2538 "2019-01-14T22:30:04Z")
Maybe this is hear, but I’m not seeing it… I would like to use the CLI with custom input and output. IE: MCEBuddy.UserCLI.exe Input.directory1 output.directory1 and convert using the MP4/AAC profile. I see where I … --- ## [MKV with all audio and subtitle tracks](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/mkv-with-all-audio-and-subtitle-tracks/1922)
**Author:** [@Mikael\_Gustafsson](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/Mikael_Gustafsson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2018, 11:25am UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/mkv-with-all-audio-and-subtitle-tracks/1922 "2018-07-08T11:25:09Z")
Hi, New here, so sorry for possible stupid questions. I’m evaluating MCeBuddy with the free version, so I suppose what I’m looking to do might be possible with the premium version, I want to make sure though, before com… --- ## [Post Custom Command does not run anymore](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/post-custom-command-does-not-run-anymore/1853)
**Author:** [@MCEBobby](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/MCEBobby)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2018, 7:28pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/post-custom-command-does-not-run-anymore/1853 "2018-06-12T19:28:24Z")
In the recent week or two issues have come up with the Post Custom Command. A batch file described in the Post Custom Command argument should run after conversion but it doesn’t do what it has done until recently. I have… --- ## [Keep original container (file type) after converting](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/keep-original-container-file-type-after-converting/1794)
**Author:** [@Kevin\_Mason](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/Kevin_Mason)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2018, 7:45pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/keep-original-container-file-type-after-converting/1794 "2018-05-23T19:45:53Z")
I use channels DVR and recently encountered some lag issues with ffwd and rew on recordings. After some discussions with other members and testing on my own I have come to the conclusion that the playback is much better … --- ## [E-mail settings MCEBUDDY](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/e-mail-settings-mcebuddy/1403)
**Author:** [@Ch\_Ma](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/Ch_Ma)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2018, 11:14pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/e-mail-settings-mcebuddy/1403 "2018-02-08T23:14:46Z")
does anyone know how to set up e-mail\[Screenshot\_2\] --- ## [Copying competed files](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/copying-competed-files/1395)
**Author:** [@nicksphone0161](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/nicksphone0161)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2018, 8:09am UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/copying-competed-files/1395 "2018-02-07T08:09:33Z")
I recently made an unraid server and when trying to get mcebuddy to move the finished product it fails on copy I have tried public and usernames and neither work but I can copy to the mapped drives just fine. Is there a … --- ## [PreMeta Source file has been renamed or deleted by custom command](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/premeta-source-file-has-been-renamed-or-deleted-by-custom-command/789)
**Author:** [@texasex](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/texasex)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2017, 2:24pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/premeta-source-file-has-been-renamed-or-deleted-by-custom-command/789 "2017-10-16T14:24:27Z")
I use SageTV open source. I have MCEBuddy set to monitor the recording directory and process with the XML file and the move to a fold I have setup for the processed files. Every so often (not every time) MCEBuddy gives… --- ## [Custom command argument quoting not working](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/custom-command-argument-quoting-not-working/668)
**Author:** [@rwhapham](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/rwhapham)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2017, 12:42pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/custom-command-argument-quoting-not-working/668 "2017-09-30T12:42:48Z")
Request Type: BUG MCEBuddy Version and Type (32bit or 64bit): MCEBuddy 2.4.7 32bit Operating System and Type (32bit or 64bit): Windows 7 Professional 32-bit Summary of the problem or suggestion: I had been using t… --- ## [Conversions fails on Archive command](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/conversions-fails-on-archive-command/324)
**Author:** [@cdhuff88](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/cdhuff88)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2017, 2:03pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/conversions-fails-on-archive-command/324 "2017-08-06T14:03:38Z")
I am using MCEBuddy for post processing with Plex DVR. I have set under general settings to have the original file archived. I created an archive folder and have pointed to that folder in the systems settings. The conver… --- ## [Custom Post Commands Version 2.4.8 20170803 Variable Issue](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/custom-post-commands-version-2-4-8-20170803-variable-issue/405)
**Author:** [@Robert](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/Robert)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2017, 9:25pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/custom-post-commands-version-2-4-8-20170803-variable-issue/405 "2017-08-04T21:25:53Z")
Looks like there may be a problem in the variables being passed in the latest version. I’m getting the following, which several appear to be in the wrong position or just incorrect now. This is directly from MCE BatFi… --- ## [Custom command failing](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/custom-command-failing/329)
**Author:** [@Robert](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/Robert)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2017, 10:46am UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/custom-command-failing/329 "2017-08-03T10:46:56Z")
I’m not sure what triggered this, and OS update or an MCEB update, but in build .7 and .8 converted files are no longer being moved to my network drive. This has been working for years, so I’m not sure what I did to mes…