Prevent scanning for photos/tracks in specific folders
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Description
Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.
Would it be possible to limit what folders Maps scans for photos/tracks - something like the '.nomedia' file Android supports? I have multiple external storages in NC that are CIFS/SMB mounts, and some of them contain a lot of picture files such as book covers, etc. that I would prefer Maps not scan since they're not relevant to what I'd like Maps to display.
Describe the solution you'd like
The ability to place a file (something like 'no.index.maps') into a folder and have Maps skip scanning that folder and all subfolders for any pictures or tracks.
Describe alternatives you've considered
I haven't been able to find any workarounds.
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Research direction
The issue names no files or tests. Start by locating the Maps code that scans folders for photos and tracks, then check how recursive traversal is tested; done means a marker file causes that folder and all subfolders to be skipped while other folders continue to be scanned.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- javascript
- Domain
- backend
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100