Library mode with Plex

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Hi, I really want to try library mode with Plex , but it’s a bit confusing

  1. Do I have to favourite the folders inorder for it to be scanned , I just have a tick and it’s stuck at “ fetching content “

  2. Will it scan anytime I turn on my infuse app ( cuz I have over 12000 video files and it keeps long to update)

Anyone who has been successful can help me with this

Thanks

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:face_with_monocle: Wouldn’t the Direct mode be more appropriate for you?

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Yeah, it works well…just want to try how it works also.

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There are a lot of variables that make one or the other better for different users. Library size, multiple sources, need to browse off line, etc.

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I for one would love to see an exhaustive decision chart as it would like new users adoption easier.

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Hi Benmike45
I’m asking myself exactly the same question. Since I enabled the “disable library” feature from Infuse 7.7, I feel like I might have gained a bit of speed, but I also feel like I’ve lost a lot of functionality?!

Have you made the switch to staying in the classic library mode as before? If so, is it better than the direct mode?

I’m thinking of going back to library mode and seeing the difference :slight_smile:
Morgan

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Don’t know if you saw it but there’s a good post detailing some of the reasons for picking either the Library mode or Direct and it has some great pointers.

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Yes, I came across it afterward, and in my case (not a very large library: 1037 movies and 2500 TV show episodes), I’ll see how playback and indexing go. If there’s too much lag, I’ll switch back to “direct mode,” but I really love having the automatic categories and beautiful thumbnails back :slight_smile:

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