This is probably a Kodi 18.4 issue, but since the Oct update my Vero 4k is not skipping commercials.
I have been using Comskip generated .txt files for commercial marking. I also tried generating .edl files with the same result
Have you gone through the Kodi edl wiki and made sure your files are in the correct format?
Aside from that iām not sure what you expect anyone here to do without providing a debug log (turn on debugging, reboot twice, perform the action that is not working correctly, upload full logs).
First thing OP should do is test this function on a different platform. This will confirm if the issue is with OSMC or Kodi.
This is known to be broken in 18.4 and should be fixed in the upcoming 18.5 release:
opened 02:30PM - 03 Sep 19 UTC
closed 08:55AM - 15 Sep 19 UTC
Component: PVR
Component: Video
Resolution: Fixed
## Bug report
### Describe the bug
Here is a clear and concise description of ⦠what the problem is:
18.4 release does not skip commercials on playback from "recordings" button
## Expected Behavior
Here is a clear and concise description of what was expected to happen:
If a valid .edl file exists in the same directory as the video, then commercials should be skipped on playback. 18.4 never reads the .edl file (see debug log)
## Actual Behavior
On playback from the 'recordings' button, the .edl file should be read and the commercials should be skipped.
## Possible Fix
18.3 did NOT have this problem so something changed between 18.3 and 18.4. Possibly revert back to 18.3 code for the recordings playback.
### To Reproduce
Steps to reproduce the behavior:
1. Ensure kodi 18.4 is installed
2. Create a valid .edl file for the recorded video (I use comskip)
3. Play the video from the 'recordings' button and the commericals will not be skipped
### Debuglog
The debuglog can be found here:
18.4 not reading edl file found here: https://pastebin.com/bm16xrJi
For comparison:
18.3 properly reading edl file for same recording found here: https://pastebin.com/6svNXgUW
### Screenshots
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## Additional context or screenshots (if appropriate)
Here is some additional context or explanation that might help:
In comparing the debug log from 18.3 to 18.4, it is clear the .edl file is never read in 18.4
### Your Environment
Used Operating system:
- [ ] Android
- [ ] iOS
- [ ] Linux
- [ ] OSX
- [ ] Raspberry-Pi
- [x] Windows
- [ ] Windows UWP
- Operating system version/name: Windows 10 Professional
- Kodi version: 18.4
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