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content (for example, a movie). When OSMC updates your
library, it opens each source folder and examines all of the
compatible media files inside.
During this process, OSMC runs special programs called
“scrapers”. These add-ons find the information about the files in
your library and for this to work, the file names of movies and TV
shows that you want to add must follow a set pattern. If the
scraper cannot identify the file from the file name, OSMC will not
add the file to your library.
The instructions below are an example to get you started; for
more detailed information, see http://kodi.wiki/view/
Naming_video_files
If your USB device contains movie files and TV shows, create two
subfolders on the device. Use one for movies, and the other for
TV show episodes.
When naming movie files, use the pattern: Title (Year).ext
For example: Five Deadly Venoms (1978).mp4
To add the movies folder on the USB device as a source, and
load the files into your library:
1. Insert the USB device into a free USB slot on the Pi
or USB hub. You can do this when the Pi is on.
2. On the OSMC Home screen, point to Videos and
then click Files.
3. Click Add Videos… and then click Browse.
4. Click Root filesystem.
5. Click media, and then click the “name” of the USB
device.
6. Click the movies folder, and then click OK.
7. Click OK.
8. From the This directory contains list, select
(Movies).
9. Click OK.