Using Auto.Tools Script to Batch Edit Custom Fields

[revjoeyreed]

I cannot figure out how to use Auto.Tools script to add text to a custom field. I intend to batch movies in a series using a custom field named Series. I'd also like to order the movies in the series as well using a custom field I've named SeriesNumber.

I tried a couple of changes to the script, but they have been unsuccessful. I am confused by the help file in terms of calling to the custom field.

Any suggestions?

[antp]

To set a custom field you use SetCustomField which works like SetField except that you have to pass the field identified between single quotes (as a text string), since it is not a predefined value known by the script engine.

[revjoeyreed]

I tried this, but got a duplicate identifier error. I'm afraid this scripting thing is beyond me.

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function promptField() : Integer;
var
   Field: String;
   SetCustomField ('Series');

[antp]

It takes two parameters: the field name and the field value

[revjoeyreed]

My mistake. I thought the value was supplied later in the script when the PickTreeAdd was invoked.

I think I'll leave the scripting to those who understand it better than I do.

Thank you for the information.