How to undelete deleted video file

[Pilot]

I think it would also help a lot if you just made it more difficult to delete a file (like have a confirmation). That would probably be a lot easier to implement than a recycler, but what do I know -- I ain't no developer of nuthin' no how....I reckon....

[sub]

I think it would also help a lot if you just made it more difficult to delete a file (like have a confirmation). That would probably be a lot easier to implement than a recycler, but what do I know -- I ain't no developer of nuthin' no how....I reckon....

It took about three lines of code to delete the file normal system recycle bin. It'll probably take about 50 for a confirmation window, and will require a new skins file and changes to every GB-PVR skin etc.

[blader_se]

I would also recommend adding a path to the recycler directory in xrecord video path so you will see recycled videos.

Thanks for the explanaition.

I'm running out of video paths, can I just add path number 5-10 manually in Config.xml?

Pilot - Did you know that XRecord already have this "Really delete?" confirmation...

[jorm]

You can add as many paths as you want manually in the config.xml.

[jorm]

sub,

attached is my recycler class. Basically it is a predefined directory that if the recycler is active i move the file to instead of deleting it. Then I set the last modified time to the current system time so I know in what order to delete them.

There is a method in the recycler to delete the file called recycleIt takes a filename (full path) and the folder name so I can create the folders in the recycler directory.

Then I run perform audit. That sorts and removes.

Take a look at the code if you want to use it please feel free. if you have any questions just post or pm me.

[jtokach]

xrecord has a recycler included. When you do a "delete" and the recycler is active it moves it to a recycled directory (not the recycled bin). We do this for a couple of reasons. One mpegs are typically too big for your recycle bin two we can clean them up easier.

Correct me if I'm wrong, the only recycle bin file size restriction that I know of is that files larger than the capacity of the recycle bin will be permanently removed. The default is 10% of the total partition size. Based on other's server specs, I'm on the short end with 300GB but that still allows 30GB of deleted items.

Point is that I don't use xrecord and would like to see this as an option in gbpvr rather than a plugin. I understand why this was implemented it in xrecord and can appreciate the added value of managing recycled files through the UI.

[jtokach]

It took about three lines of code to delete the file normal system recycle bin. It'll probably take about 50 for a confirmation window, and will require a new skins file and changes to every GB-PVR skin etc.

If the recycler is implemented, I wouldn't need a confirmation or would probably disable it given the option but if developed properly I could see implementing these as public methods for all devs to use and apply where confirmation is desired.

Looking at it, this feature is probably a must if gbpvr is going to expand into the non-techie realm.

[jorm]

you do not need xrecord to use the recycler. It is just a component that comes with xrecord. I was just offering it as another possible solution if you dont want to use a plugin for it that is fine.

The problem is your windows recycle bin does not auto cleanup its files by default when you start running low on space. And with 2 gig mpegs it fills up quickly.

The restriction that you mentioned does not mean you can have "30GB of deleted items" it means you can delete a 30 gig file without it being permenantly deleted. You will fill up your recycle bin till your drive is full and all new recordings fail unless you find a 3rd party tool to do that.

And if you do use your recycle bin to hold movie files and find a way for them to automatically be cleaned up you will never be useful for non movie files since they will be deleted all the time.

Thus the recycler was born. If sub finds it useful and adds it to the core of gbpvr it is already written he would just need to itegrate with it and expose an api for deleting a file.

[sub]

No offense Jorm, but I think the idea sounds a bit ugly.

I'm starting to question whether we really need this type feature. Sure, I probably make it a little easy to delete things at the moment. I'm tempted to just add a delete confirmation popup, and put the calls back to File.Delete(), or maybe SHFileOperation(FO_DELETE|FOF_ALLOWUNDO) so it goes to the system recycler.

[jtokach]

you do not need xrecord to use the recycler. It is just a component that comes with xrecord. I was just offering it as another possible solution if you dont want to use a plugin for it that is fine.

I misunderstood you then. I thought this was only available through the plugin.

The problem is your windows recycle bin does not auto cleanup its files by default when you start running low on space. And with 2 gig mpegs it fills up quickly.

The restriction that you mentioned does not mean you can have "30GB of deleted items" it means you can delete a 30 gig file without it being permenantly deleted. You will fill up your recycle bin till your drive is full and all new recordings fail unless you find a 3rd party tool to do that.

And if you do use your recycle bin to hold movie files and find a way for them to automatically be cleaned up you will never be useful for non movie files since they will be deleted all the time.

This is completely incorrect. The Recycle Bin works as FIFO within the designated percentage allotment per partition. It will never exceed the percentage allotment. The percentage allotment is sensitive to free space but based on total partition space. You've recreated the wheel, but like I said, your solution allows control of "recycled" files through the UI.