Updated: How to import/export Custom Formats and make use of it
- Added: Example for HQ Encodes.
- Fixed: Not seen plus emoji because of dark background replaced for image.
- Renamed: All the images for easier changes later.
- Added: extra info about why I don't use/recommend Minimum Custom Format Score of higher then 0
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- [How to import/export Custom Formats and make use of it](#how-to-importexport-custom-formats-and-make-use-of-it)
- [How to import a JSON Custom Format](#how-to-import-a-json-custom-format)
- [How to make use of the Custom Formats in your profiles](#how-to-make-use-of-the-custom-formats-in-your-profiles)
- [Tips how to setup the scores](#tips-how-to-setup-the-scores)
- [Tips how to setup the scores + examples](#tips-how-to-setup-the-scores)
## How to import a JSON Custom Format
In this example i will use the [BR-DISK](Collection-of-Custom-Formats-for-RadarrV3.md#br-disk) Custom Format the one most people don't want to download anyway and if you do then you probably don't use Radarr, Plex being both don't support it.
In this example i will use the [BR-DISK](Collection-of-Custom-Formats-for-RadarrV3.md#br-disk){:target="_blank"} Custom Format the one most people don't want to download anyway and if you do then you probably don't use Radarr, Plex being both don't support it.
`Settings` => `Custom Formats`
Then click on the :heavy_plus_sign: to add a new Custom Format.
Then click on the  to add a new Custom Format.
Followed by the `Import` in the lower left.
In the empty `Custom Format JSON` box (1) you just paste the `JSON` what you got from the [Custom Format Collection](Collection-of-Custom-Formats-for-RadarrV3.md) followed by the `Import` button (2).
In the empty `Custom Format JSON` box (1) you just paste the `JSON` what you got from the [Custom Format Collection](Collection-of-Custom-Formats-for-RadarrV3.md){:target="_blank"} followed by the `Import` button (2).
What you see in the red box is a example txt that you don't and can't remove!
After selecting the `Import` button you will get a screen that has all the Custom Formats variables filled in correctly,
all you need to do now is click on the `Save` button and you're done.
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And then we're going to set a score of `-1000` to the `BR-DISK` to make sure it will be ignored for ever and never going to go over the `Minimum Custom Format Score`.
1. If you want that Radarr will upgrade till the quality set in (3.)
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!!! info
For Custom Formats you really don't want, set it to something really low like `-1000` and not something like `-10` being when you add a Custom Format what you prefer and you set it to something like `+10` it could happen that the `BR-DISK` will be downloaded (-10)+(+10)=0 and your `Minimum Custom Format Score` is set at `0`.
!!! info "regarding option 4"
I do know some people suggest not to use minus score for your Custom Formats and set option 4 to a higher score then 0.
The reason why i don't prefer/use this is because you could limit your self when some new groups or what ever will be released.
Also it makes it much more clear what you want and what you don't want
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## Tips how to setup the scores
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My suggestion is to create tiers of scores based on what things matter to you.
### examples
#### Prefer Audio
Lets say you prefer HD audio (with object metadata)
`Basic Dolby Digital < AAC < Basic DTS < DTS-ES < Dolby Digital Plus < DTS-HD HRA < PCM = FLAC < DTS-HD MA < TrueHD (not ATMOS) < DD+ ATMOS (lossy) = ATMOS (indeterminate) < DTS X < TrueHD ATMOS`
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So it's important to keep this in mind when setting up your scores.
THNX:
#### Prefer HQ Encodes
If you prefer HQ Encodes (Bluray-720/1080/2160p)
I suggest to first follow the [Quality Settings (File Size)](Radarr-Quality-Settings-File-Size.md){:target="_blank"}
If you think the sizes are to big to your preference then stop reading :bangbang:
First I suggest to add the stuff you don't want with a minus score.
!!! tip
I personally suggest to use these minus scores for all your profiles.
For this example we're going to add the following Custom Formats with a -1000 score.
(Why ? read the description with the Custom Formats)
Make sure you don't check the BR-DISK, The reason why I didn't select the WEB-DL 720p is because you will find hardly any releases that aren't done as 1080p WEB-DL
The following workflow will be applied:
- It will download WEB-DL 1080p for the streaming movies you see more often.
- It will upgrade till Bluray-1080p.
- The downloaded media will be upgraded to any of the added Custom Formats till a score of 150.
!!! info
If you prefer 2160/4K encodes you might consider to enable HDR and set the `Upgrade Until Quality` to Bluray-2160p
## THNX
A big thnx to [rg9400](https://github.com/rg9400){:target="_blank"} for providing me with info needed to create the Tips section.
TRaSH
4 years ago
