[mythtv] Scheduler issues

[Michael T. Dean]

Michael T. Dean wrote:

> Stuart Morgan wrote:
>
>> On Wednesday 16 Nov 2005 22:54, Kevin Kuphal wrote:
>>
>>> I don't know if it needs it, but did you restart the backend after the
>>> change? 
>>
>> No ... erm ... *mumbles something about a stupid scheduler setting 
>> needing a backend restart*
>> *hangs head in shame and wonders off to find a beer* 
>
> Well, if you don't like the fact that it requires a restart, you'll be 
> happy to know that it doesn't require a restart...
>
> You only have to force a reschedule.  You can do that by:
>
>    a) restarting the backend
>    b) waiting until the next time the scheduler runs
>    c) changing your schedule (i.e. add or remove a recording rule)
>    d) running "mythbackend --resched" (which can be run while the 
> existing backend process is running)

    d.5) running mythfilldatabase

>    e) other ways that I haven't yet figured out...
>
> So, basically, the devs did a great job of making the software work 
> the way you want (so it doesn't require a restart).  Unfortunately, 
> they can't make you read the docs to find out how it works.  ;)

I knew I was forgetting something...  :)

Mike