diff --git a/Profiles.md b/Profiles.md index 9701a4f..94de29c 100644 --- a/Profiles.md +++ b/Profiles.md @@ -1,16 +1,23 @@ ## What is a profile ## -A profile controls what qualities you want for a series, it lets you decide whether or not you want SDTV or HDTV only and if you eventually want episodes in DVD or Bluray. Sonarr ships with a few default profiles, but you're able to edit and create your own to match your preferences. Sonarr uses your profile when considering a release for grabbing. +A profile controls what file qualities you want for a series, it lets you decide whether or not you want SDTV or HDTV only and if you eventually want episodes in DVD or Bluray. Sonarr ships with a few default profiles, but you're able to edit and create your own to match your preferences. Sonarr uses your profile when considering a release for grabbing. ![Profile editor from Sonarr v2.0.0.3258](http://i.imgur.com/CxLB3lW.png) ## What makes a profile? ## -A profile is made up of allowed qualities and a cutoff. +A profile is a ranked list of qualities, along with a 'cutoff' quality. -### Allowed ### -An allowed quality is a quality that you would want an episode to be in, in order for the release to be wanted. +#### Allowed #### +An allowed quality is one that is acceptable for Sonarr to download. If the box next to a quality is checked, that quality is allowed. -### Cutoff ### -The quality that when met or exceeded will not accept any higher quality releases +### Ranking ### + +Drag the qualities so that they are arranged with your most-desired quality at the top of the list, and your least-desired quality at the bottom of the list. + +Sonarr will download any allowed quality, and continue to upgrade the file on your disk if a new release is found that is higher ranked within your profile. + +#### Cutoff #### + +Set the cutoff from the dropdown menu. Once the quality on your disk meets or exceeds this cutoff level, Sonarr will stop looking for upgrades to your existing file quality. ## Examples ##