[mythtv-users] How do I change encoder number

[Michael T. Dean]

On 03/03/2006 10:01 PM, Kevin Kuphal wrote:
> Paul Wilson wrote:
>   
>> I have been trying to get a particular card working so MythTV thinks I'm 
>> up to encoder#8 , I assume some internal or database field is 
>> incrementing this.
>> How do I rename this (#8) back to encoder number 2?
>>
>>   
>>     
> The easiest way is to enter mythtv-setup, delete all your cards, 
> reconfigure them in the order you want them to be in.  Anything else 
> requires tedious database editing and is prone to error.
>   

Definitely true that the database editing is tedious and prone to 
error!!!  Note, also, that you *must* select "Delete All" to reset the 
AUTO_INCREMENT value.  If you individually select rows to delete, it 
will not reset.

For the database editing approach, see: 
http://www.gossamer-threads.com/lists/mythtv/users/63269#63269

Also, note that it really doesn't matter what the cardid is...  Changing 
it is a lot like asking your cable company to change your account 
number.  ;)

Mike