e2MDB – Schedule e2MDB tasks
Create recurring e2MDB work in MENU → Timer → Scheduler. These are function tasks in OpenATV’s scheduler, not recording timers or Linux cron jobs.
Available functions
Section titled “Available functions”| Function identifier | Purpose |
|---|---|
| e2MDB Refresh | Scan configured media folders and enrich their metadata. |
| e2MDB Live/EPG Prefill | Prepare metadata for selected/preferred live/EPG services. |
| e2MDB Live/EPG Cleanup | Remove expired live/EPG metadata and eligible queue records. |
| e2MDB SQLite Maintenance | Optimise the database; does not perform a new media scan. |
The displayed task type may use a descriptive name such as Scan e2MDB media folders. It does not necessarily start with the internal function identifier above.
Create a task
Section titled “Create a task”- Open the scheduler list and press Green/Add.
- At Timer type, choose the required e2MDB function. Press OK to open the full selection if needed.
- Set repetition, start date, start window and end window.
- Choose standby execution and the after-event action deliberately. For initial tests, use Do nothing/No change after the event.
- Save with Green and verify that the task is enabled.
- Check its status and log after the first run.
If the functions are missing after installation, verify the package and restart the GUI. Do not recreate old backend scheduler files: this version places recurring planning in Enigma2.
The general scheduler guide explains windows and power behaviour with native screenshots. Linux cron has a separate role and does not automatically inherit Enigma2’s task integration.