Release v0.4.5

.gitignore

@@ -1,7 +1,6 @@
 __pycache__/
 *.py[cod]
 junk/
-.vscode
 .ipynb_checkpoints/
 tools/ansible/inventory/hawaii.yml
 tools/ansible/inventory/peppermint.yml
@@ -17,6 +16,7 @@ dist/
 *.egg-info/
 .venv/
 venv/
+docs/_build/
 .codex
 
 
@@ -24,4 +24,4 @@ venv/
 *.webm
 *.mp4
 ffmpeg2pass-0.log
-*.sup
+*.sup

.vscode/extensions.json

@@ -0,0 +1,11 @@
+{
+  "recommendations": [
+    "swyddfa.esbonio",
+    "ms-python.python",
+    "ms-python.vscode-pylance",
+    "ms-python.debugpy",
+    "tamasfe.even-better-toml",
+    "redhat.vscode-yaml",
+    "DavidAnson.vscode-markdownlint"
+  ]
+}

.vscode/settings.json

@@ -0,0 +1,18 @@
+{
+  "esbonio.sphinx.pythonCommand": "${venv:.venv}/bin/python",
+  "esbonio.sphinx.buildCommand": [
+    "sphinx-build",
+    "-b",
+    "html",
+    "docs",
+    "docs/_build/html"
+  ],
+  "python.defaultInterpreterPath": "${workspaceFolder}/.venv/bin/python",
+  "python.testing.pytestEnabled": true,
+  "python.testing.pytestArgs": [
+    "--ignore=tests/legacy",
+    "--ignore=tests/support",
+    "tests"
+  ],
+  "restructuredtext.confPath": "${workspaceFolder}/docs"
+}

README.md

@@ -99,89 +99,4 @@ TMDB-backed metadata enrichment requires `TMDB_API_KEY` to be set in the environ
 
 ## Version History
 
-### 0.4.1
+See the [version history](docs/history.rst) for release notes.
-
-- `convert` now supports `--copy-video` and `--copy-audio` to keep the selected stream type in copy mode without applying the corresponding reencode flags, filters, or formatting options
-- ffmpeg conversions now monitor diagnostics while the process is running, retry unset AVI packet timestamps once with `-fflags +genpts`, and stop early when a file should be skipped instead of waiting for the full job to finish
-- end-of-run convert summaries now list only ffmpeg findings that still require review, including named remedy identifiers such as `warn-corrupt-mpeg-audio`
-- `upgrade` now finishes by reporting the installed FFX version together with the active bundle branch
-
-### 0.3.1
-
-- debug mode screen titles now append the active Textual screen class name, making screen-specific troubleshooting easier during inspect and edit flows
-- `--cut` again works as a combined flag/option: omitted disables cutting, bare `--cut` applies the default `60,180`, and explicit duration or `START,DURATION` values stay supported
-- H.265 unmux commands no longer force an invalid `-f h265` output format, keeping ffmpeg copy extraction aligned with the required Annex B bitstream filter
-- H.264 encoding now falls back from `libx264` to `libopenh264` with a warning when needed, and the test fixtures use the same encoder fallback so the suite remains portable across ffmpeg builds
-
-### 0.3.0
-
-- inspect and edit screens now refresh nested track and pattern changes more reliably, with inspect-mode tables aligned to the target pattern view shown in the differences pane
-- metadata editing got a follow-up polish pass with clearer ffmpeg notifications, a shared in-screen log pane, safer apply/reload handling, and expanded cleanup and normalization coverage
-- track and asset probing recognize additional codecs, and the modern test suite now covers more metadata-editor, change-set, screen-state, and asset-probe behavior
-- Textual now requires version `8.0` or newer to match the UI APIs used by the current screens
-
-### 0.2.6
-
-- DB-free `ffx edit` workflow for in-place metadata editing via temporary-file rewrite
-- inspect and edit workflows split into dedicated Textual screens with shared media-workflow support
-- Textual tables and row actions now separate raw data from rendered labels to avoid markup leaking into stored metadata
-- responsive screen layout pass, `Esc` back handling, sortable show/inspect tables, and improved edit-screen notifications/toggles
-- application-wide UTF-8 i18n catalogs with language precedence from CLI over config over system over German default
-- metadata normalization extended for localized subtitle titles, ISO language cleanup, and smarter track editor language/title helpers
-
-### 0.2.5
-
-- show-level quality and notes fields
-- pattern-over-show-over-default season-shift resolution with dynamic DB migration loading
-- migration prompt now reports the upgrade path and creates an in-place DB backup before applying schema changes
-- `upgrade --branch <name>` now fetches remote-only branches before switching
-- `unmux` now applies season shifting to subtitle output filenames
-- convert now keeps DB-defined target subtitle dispositions authoritative over sidecar filename disposition flags when a pattern definition exists
-- focused modern tests added around migrations, unmux, upgrade, and subtitle-disposition import precedence
-
-### 0.2.4
-
-- lightweight CLI commands now stay import-light via lazy runtime loading
-- setup/config templating moved to `assets/ffx.json.j2`
-- aligned two-step local setup wrappers: `ffx setup` and `ffx configure_workstation`
-- combined `ffprobe` payload reuse in `FileProperties`
-- configurable crop-detect sampling plus per-process crop result caching
-- single-query controller accessors and conditional DB schema bootstrap
-- shared screen bootstrap/controller wiring for large detail screens
-- configurable default season/episode digit lengths
-- digit-aware `rename` and padded `unmux` filename markers
-
-### 0.2.3
-
-- PyPI packaging
-- output filename templating
-- season shifting
-- DB versioning
-
-### 0.2.2
-
-- CLI overrides
-
-### 0.2.1
-
-- signature handling
-- tag cleanup
-- bugfixes and refactoring
-
-### 0.2.0
-
-- tests
-- config file
-
-### 0.1.3
-
-- subtitle file imports
-
-### 0.1.2
-
-- bugfixes
-
-### 0.1.1
-
-- bugfixes
-- TMDB show identification

docs/Makefile

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+SPHINXOPTS       ?=
+VENV_SPHINXBUILD = ../.venv/bin/sphinx-build
+SPHINXBUILD      ?= $(if $(wildcard $(VENV_SPHINXBUILD)),$(VENV_SPHINXBUILD),sphinx-build)
+SOURCEDIR        = .
+BUILDDIR         = _build
+
+.PHONY: help clean html linkcheck
+
+help:
+	@echo "Please use 'make <target>' where <target> is one of"
+	@echo "  html       to make standalone HTML files"
+	@echo "  linkcheck  to check all external links for integrity"
+
+clean:
+	rm -rf "$(BUILDDIR)"
+
+html:
+	@$(SPHINXBUILD) -b html "$(SOURCEDIR)" "$(BUILDDIR)/html" $(SPHINXOPTS)
+
+linkcheck:
+	@$(SPHINXBUILD) -b linkcheck "$(SOURCEDIR)" "$(BUILDDIR)/linkcheck" $(SPHINXOPTS)

docs/api.rst

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+API Reference
+=============
+
+This section exposes selected modules that are useful when working on tests,
+diagnostics, process execution, metadata editing, and file probing.
+
+CLI Helpers
+-----------
+
+.. automodule:: ffx.cli
+   :members:
+   :undoc-members:
+
+Process Helpers
+---------------
+
+.. automodule:: ffx.process
+   :members:
+   :undoc-members:
+
+File Probing
+------------
+
+.. automodule:: ffx.file_properties
+
+Metadata Editing
+----------------
+
+.. automodule:: ffx.metadata_editor
+   :members:
+   :undoc-members:

docs/conf.py

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+from __future__ import annotations
+
+from importlib.metadata import PackageNotFoundError, version as package_version
+from pathlib import Path
+import sys
+
+
+ROOT_DIR = Path(__file__).resolve().parents[1]
+SRC_DIR = ROOT_DIR / "src"
+sys.path.insert(0, str(SRC_DIR))
+
+project = "FFX"
+author = "javanaut@maveno.de"
+copyright = "2026, Maveno"
+
+try:
+    release = package_version("ffx")
+except PackageNotFoundError:
+    release = "0.0.0"
+version = release
+
+extensions = [
+    "sphinx.ext.autodoc",
+    "sphinx.ext.napoleon",
+    "sphinx.ext.viewcode",
+    "sphinx_copybutton",
+]
+
+source_suffix = {
+    ".rst": "restructuredtext",
+}
+
+templates_path = ["_templates"]
+exclude_patterns = ["_build", "Thumbs.db", ".DS_Store"]
+
+html_theme = "sphinx_rtd_theme"
+html_title = "FFX"
+html_static_path = []
+
+autodoc_typehints = "description"
+autodoc_member_order = "bysource"
+napoleon_google_docstring = True
+napoleon_numpy_docstring = True
+

docs/development.rst

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+Development
+===========
+
+The repo-local ``.venv`` is the preferred environment for contributors working
+on tests or documentation:
+
+.. code-block:: sh
+
+   tests/prepare.sh
+
+The preparation script installs the package in editable mode with both test and
+documentation extras:
+
+.. code-block:: text
+
+   .[test,docs]
+
+Run Tests
+---------
+
+Run the modern pytest suite:
+
+.. code-block:: sh
+
+   .venv/bin/python -m pytest --ignore=tests/legacy --ignore=tests/support tests
+
+The legacy harness remains available separately and is intentionally not part of
+the default pytest run.
+
+Build Docs
+----------
+
+Build HTML documentation:
+
+.. code-block:: sh
+
+   .venv/bin/sphinx-build -b html docs docs/_build/html
+
+The same command is wrapped by the Sphinx ``Makefile``:
+
+.. code-block:: sh
+
+   make -C docs html
+
+VS Code
+-------
+
+The repository includes ``.vscode/extensions.json`` with recommended
+extensions, including Esbonio for Sphinx language-server support. The workspace
+settings point Python tooling and Esbonio at the repo-local ``.venv``.

docs/file_formats.md

@@ -1,170 +0,0 @@
-# File Formats
-
-This document captures source-file-format notes that complement the normative
-requirements in `requirements/source_file_formats.md`.
-
-The first documented format is a Matroska source that carries styled ASS/SSA
-subtitle streams together with embedded font attachments.
-
-## Styled ASS In Matroska With Embedded Fonts
-
-These files are typically `.mkv` releases where subtitle rendering quality
-depends on keeping both parts of the subtitle package together:
-
-- one or more subtitle streams with codec `ass`
-- one or more attachment streams that embed font files used by those subtitles
-
-This matters because ASS subtitles are not plain text subtitles in the narrow
-WebVTT sense. They can carry layout, styling, positioning, karaoke, signs, and
-other typesetting effects. If the matching embedded fonts are lost, consumers
-can still see subtitle text but the intended styling and sometimes glyph
-coverage can be degraded.
-
-For FFX this format is special because the ASS subtitle streams should remain
-normally editable and mappable, while the related font attachments should be
-transported unchanged.
-
-## Observed Sample
-
-Assessment date: `2026-04-17`
-
-Observed sample file:
-
-- `tests/assets/boruto_s01e283_ssa.mkv`
-
-Commands used for assessment:
-
-```bash
-ffprobe tests/assets/boruto_s01e283_ssa.mkv
-ffprobe -hide_banner -show_format -show_streams -of json tests/assets/boruto_s01e283_ssa.mkv
-```
-
-Observed stream layout:
-
-| Stream index | Kind | Key details |
-| --- | --- | --- |
-| `0` | video | `codec_name=h264` |
-| `1` | audio | `codec_name=aac`, `language=jpn` |
-| `2` | subtitle | `codec_name=ass`, `language=ger`, default |
-| `3` | subtitle | `codec_name=ass`, `language=eng` |
-| `4`-`13` | attachment | `tags.mimetype=font/ttf`, `.ttf` filenames |
-
-Observed attachment filenames:
-
-- `AmazonEmberTanuki-Italic.ttf`
-- `AmazonEmberTanuki-Regular.ttf`
-- `Arial.ttf`
-- `Arial Bold.ttf`
-- `Georgia.ttf`
-- `Times New Roman.ttf`
-- `Times New Roman Bold.ttf`
-- `Trebuchet MS.ttf`
-- `Verdana.ttf`
-- `Verdana Bold.ttf`
-
-Important probe behavior from the real sample:
-
-- Plain `ffprobe` lists the font streams as `Attachment: none`.
-- Plain `ffprobe` also prints warnings such as `Could not find codec
-  parameters for stream 4 (Attachment: none): unknown codec` and later
-  `Unsupported codec with id 0 for input stream ...`.
-- The JSON produced by `FileProperties.FFPROBE_COMMAND_TOKENS`
-  (`ffprobe -hide_banner -show_format -show_streams -of json`) still exposes
-  the attachment streams clearly through `codec_type="attachment"` and the
-  attachment tags.
-- In that JSON, the attachment streams do not expose `codec_name`.
-
-This last point is important for FFX: robust detection must not depend on
-attachment `codec_name` being present.
-
-## Detection Guidance
-
-Current known indicators for this format are:
-
-- one or more subtitle streams with `codec_type="subtitle"` and
-  `codec_name="ass"`
-- one or more attachment streams with `codec_type="attachment"`
-- attachment tags that identify embedded fonts, especially
-  `tags.mimetype="font/ttf"`
-- attachment filenames that end in `.ttf`
-
-The pattern can vary. FFX should therefore treat the above as a cluster of
-signals rather than an exact signature tied to one file.
-
-Inference from the observed sample plus FFmpeg documentation:
-
-- MIME matching should not be limited to `font/ttf` alone.
-- The Boruto sample uses `font/ttf`.
-- FFmpeg's Matroska attachment example uses
-  `mimetype=application/x-truetype-font` for a `.ttf` attachment.
-- Detection should therefore normalize multiple TTF-like MIME values rather
-  than depend on a single exact string.
-
-## Processing Expectations In FFX
-
-The format-specific requirements live in
-`requirements/source_file_formats.md`. In practical terms, FFX should:
-
-- recognize the ASS-plus-font-attachment pattern even when attachment probe
-  data is incomplete
-- tell the operator that the pattern was detected and that special handling is
-  being used
-- reject sidecar subtitle import for such sources, because converting or
-  replacing these subtitle tracks with ordinary external text subtitles would
-  break the intended subtitle package
-- continue to allow normal manipulation of the ASS subtitle tracks themselves
-- preserve the font attachment streams unchanged
-
-## FFmpeg Notes
-
-Relevant FFmpeg documentation confirms several behaviors that line up with
-FFX's needs:
-
-- FFmpeg documents `-attach` as adding an attachment stream to the output, and
-  explicitly names Matroska fonts used in subtitle rendering as an example.
-- FFmpeg documents attachment streams as regular streams that are created after
-  the mapped media streams.
-- FFmpeg documents `-dump_attachment` for extracting attachment streams, which
-  is useful for debugging or validating a source file's embedded fonts.
-- FFmpeg's Matroska example requires a `mimetype` metadata tag for attached
-  fonts, which is consistent with using attachment tags as detection signals.
-- FFmpeg also notes that attachments are implemented as codec extradata. That
-  helps explain why probe output for attachment streams can look different from
-  ordinary audio, video, and subtitle streams.
-
-Implication for FFX:
-
-- Attachment preservation is not an optional cosmetic feature for this format.
-  It is part of preserving the subtitle package correctly.
-
-## Jellyfin Notes
-
-Jellyfin's documentation also supports keeping this format intact:
-
-- Jellyfin's subtitle compatibility table lists `ASS/SSA` as supported in
-  `MKV` and not supported in `MP4`.
-- Jellyfin notes that when subtitles must be transcoded, they are either
-  converted to a supported format or burned into the video, and burning them in
-  is the most CPU-intensive path.
-- Jellyfin's subtitle-extraction example for `SSA/ASS` first dumps attachment
-  streams and then extracts the ASS subtitle stream, which reflects the real
-  relationship between ASS subtitles and embedded fonts in MKV releases.
-- Jellyfin's font documentation says text-based subtitles require fonts to
-  render properly.
-- Jellyfin's configuration documentation says the web client uses configured
-  fallback fonts for ASS subtitles when other fonts such as MKV attachments or
-  client-side fonts are not available.
-
-Inference from the Jellyfin compatibility tables:
-
-- Keeping this subtitle format in Matroska is the safest interoperability
-  choice for Jellyfin consumers.
-- Converting the subtitle payload to WebVTT would lose styled ASS behavior.
-- Dropping the attachment streams would force client or fallback font
-  substitution and can change appearance or glyph coverage.
-
-## References
-
-- FFmpeg documentation: https://ffmpeg.org/ffmpeg.html
-- Jellyfin codec support: https://jellyfin.org/docs/general/clients/codec-support/
-- Jellyfin configuration and fonts: https://jellyfin.org/docs/general/administration/configuration/

docs/file_formats.rst

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+File Formats
+============
+
+This document captures source-file-format notes that complement the normative
+requirements in ``requirements/source_file_formats.md``.
+
+The first documented format is a Matroska source that carries styled ASS/SSA
+subtitle streams together with embedded font attachments.
+
+Styled ASS In Matroska With Embedded Fonts
+------------------------------------------
+
+These files are typically ``.mkv`` releases where subtitle rendering quality
+depends on keeping both parts of the subtitle package together:
+
+* one or more subtitle streams with codec ``ass``
+* one or more attachment streams that embed font files used by those subtitles
+
+This matters because ASS subtitles are not plain text subtitles in the narrow
+WebVTT sense. They can carry layout, styling, positioning, karaoke, signs, and
+other typesetting effects. If the matching embedded fonts are lost, consumers
+can still see subtitle text but the intended styling and sometimes glyph
+coverage can be degraded.
+
+For FFX this format is special because the ASS subtitle streams should remain
+normally editable and mappable, while the related font attachments should be
+transported unchanged.
+
+Observed Sample
+---------------
+
+Assessment date: ``2026-04-17``
+
+Observed sample file:
+
+* ``tests/assets/boruto_s01e283_ssa.mkv``
+
+Commands used for assessment:
+
+.. code-block:: bash
+
+   ffprobe tests/assets/boruto_s01e283_ssa.mkv
+   ffprobe -hide_banner -show_format -show_streams -of json tests/assets/boruto_s01e283_ssa.mkv
+
+Observed stream layout:
+
+.. list-table::
+   :header-rows: 1
+
+   * - Stream index
+     - Kind
+     - Key details
+   * - ``0``
+     - video
+     - ``codec_name=h264``
+   * - ``1``
+     - audio
+     - ``codec_name=aac``, ``language=jpn``
+   * - ``2``
+     - subtitle
+     - ``codec_name=ass``, ``language=ger``, default
+   * - ``3``
+     - subtitle
+     - ``codec_name=ass``, ``language=eng``
+   * - ``4``-``13``
+     - attachment
+     - ``tags.mimetype=font/ttf``, ``.ttf`` filenames
+
+Observed attachment filenames:
+
+* ``AmazonEmberTanuki-Italic.ttf``
+* ``AmazonEmberTanuki-Regular.ttf``
+* ``Arial.ttf``
+* ``Arial Bold.ttf``
+* ``Georgia.ttf``
+* ``Times New Roman.ttf``
+* ``Times New Roman Bold.ttf``
+* ``Trebuchet MS.ttf``
+* ``Verdana.ttf``
+* ``Verdana Bold.ttf``
+
+Important probe behavior from the real sample:
+
+* Plain ``ffprobe`` lists the font streams as ``Attachment: none``.
+* Plain ``ffprobe`` also prints warnings such as ``Could not find codec
+  parameters for stream 4 (Attachment: none): unknown codec`` and later
+  ``Unsupported codec with id 0 for input stream ...``.
+* The JSON produced by ``FileProperties.FFPROBE_COMMAND_TOKENS``
+  (``ffprobe -hide_banner -show_format -show_streams -of json``) still exposes
+  the attachment streams clearly through ``codec_type="attachment"`` and the
+  attachment tags.
+* In that JSON, the attachment streams do not expose ``codec_name``.
+
+This last point is important for FFX: robust detection must not depend on
+attachment ``codec_name`` being present.
+
+Detection Guidance
+------------------
+
+Current known indicators for this format are:
+
+* one or more subtitle streams with ``codec_type="subtitle"`` and
+  ``codec_name="ass"``
+* one or more attachment streams with ``codec_type="attachment"``
+* attachment tags that identify embedded fonts, especially
+  ``tags.mimetype="font/ttf"``
+* attachment filenames that end in ``.ttf``
+
+The pattern can vary. FFX should therefore treat the above as a cluster of
+signals rather than an exact signature tied to one file.
+
+Inference from the observed sample plus FFmpeg documentation:
+
+* MIME matching should not be limited to ``font/ttf`` alone.
+* The Boruto sample uses ``font/ttf``.
+* FFmpeg's Matroska attachment example uses
+  ``mimetype=application/x-truetype-font`` for a ``.ttf`` attachment.
+* Detection should therefore normalize multiple TTF-like MIME values rather
+  than depend on a single exact string.
+
+Processing Expectations In FFX
+------------------------------
+
+The format-specific requirements live in
+``requirements/source_file_formats.md``. In practical terms, FFX should:
+
+* recognize the ASS-plus-font-attachment pattern even when attachment probe data
+  is incomplete
+* tell the operator that the pattern was detected and that special handling is
+  being used
+* reject sidecar subtitle import for such sources, because converting or
+  replacing these subtitle tracks with ordinary external text subtitles would
+  break the intended subtitle package
+* continue to allow normal manipulation of the ASS subtitle tracks themselves
+* preserve the font attachment streams unchanged
+
+FFmpeg Notes
+------------
+
+Relevant FFmpeg documentation confirms several behaviors that line up with
+FFX's needs:
+
+* FFmpeg documents ``-attach`` as adding an attachment stream to the output, and
+  explicitly names Matroska fonts used in subtitle rendering as an example.
+* FFmpeg documents attachment streams as regular streams that are created after
+  the mapped media streams.
+* FFmpeg documents ``-dump_attachment`` for extracting attachment streams, which
+  is useful for debugging or validating a source file's embedded fonts.
+* FFmpeg's Matroska example requires a ``mimetype`` metadata tag for attached
+  fonts, which is consistent with using attachment tags as detection signals.
+* FFmpeg also notes that attachments are implemented as codec extradata. That
+  helps explain why probe output for attachment streams can look different from
+  ordinary audio, video, and subtitle streams.
+
+Implication for FFX:
+
+* Attachment preservation is not an optional cosmetic feature for this format.
+  It is part of preserving the subtitle package correctly.
+
+Jellyfin Notes
+--------------
+
+Jellyfin's documentation also supports keeping this format intact:
+
+* Jellyfin's subtitle compatibility table lists ``ASS/SSA`` as supported in
+  ``MKV`` and not supported in ``MP4``.
+* Jellyfin notes that when subtitles must be transcoded, they are either
+  converted to a supported format or burned into the video, and burning them in
+  is the most CPU-intensive path.
+* Jellyfin's subtitle-extraction example for ``SSA/ASS`` first dumps attachment
+  streams and then extracts the ASS subtitle stream, which reflects the real
+  relationship between ASS subtitles and embedded fonts in MKV releases.
+* Jellyfin's font documentation says text-based subtitles require fonts to
+  render properly.
+* Jellyfin's configuration documentation says the web client uses configured
+  fallback fonts for ASS subtitles when other fonts such as MKV attachments or
+  client-side fonts are not available.
+
+Inference from the Jellyfin compatibility tables:
+
+* Keeping this subtitle format in Matroska is the safest interoperability choice
+  for Jellyfin consumers.
+* Converting the subtitle payload to WebVTT would lose styled ASS behavior.
+* Dropping the attachment streams would force client or fallback font
+  substitution and can change appearance or glyph coverage.
+
+References
+----------
+
+* FFmpeg documentation: https://ffmpeg.org/ffmpeg.html
+* Jellyfin codec support: https://jellyfin.org/docs/general/clients/codec-support/
+* Jellyfin configuration and fonts: https://jellyfin.org/docs/general/administration/configuration/

docs/history.rst

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+Version History
+===============
+
+0.4.5
+-----
+
+- Release version bumped to 0.4.5.
+
+0.4.4
+-----
+
+- External subtitle imports can now match prefixless sidecar files against the source basename, choose their extension, and confirm partial substitutions.
+- Unmux now creates missing output directories with confirmation or the new ``--yes`` option.
+- Project documentation is now built with Sphinx and includes installation, usage, development, file-format, and API references.
+
+0.4.3
+-----
+
+- Styled ASS subtitle sources with embedded font attachments are now detected explicitly, keep MKV output, preserve current source font attachments, and reject incompatible sidecar subtitle import.
+- Attachment descriptors are now treated as source-runtime data instead of pattern schema data, so pattern persistence skips them and source-vs-pattern validation ignores them.
+- Inspect differences no longer report planned changes for attachment filename/count drift while still showing attachment streams in the stream table.
+
+0.4.2
+-----
+
+- Pattern details now show an inline ``Show: <quality>`` hint next to the quality field when the pattern itself has no stored quality but the selected show does.
+- Inspect stream tables now show attachment format labels like ``TTF`` in the codec column and keep attachment language cells blank instead of showing an undefined language.
+- FFmpeg damaged-MP3 diagnostics now recognize additional corruption lines such as ``invalid new backstep``, keeping them grouped under the ``warn-corrupt-mpeg-audio`` review summary.
+
+0.4.1
+-----
+
+- ``convert`` now supports ``--copy-video`` and ``--copy-audio`` to keep the selected stream type in copy mode without applying the corresponding reencode flags, filters, or formatting options.
+- FFmpeg conversions now monitor diagnostics while the process is running, retry unset AVI packet timestamps once with ``-fflags +genpts``, and stop early when a file should be skipped instead of waiting for the full job to finish.
+- End-of-run convert summaries now list only FFmpeg findings that still require review, including named remedy identifiers such as ``warn-corrupt-mpeg-audio``.
+- ``upgrade`` now finishes by reporting the installed FFX version together with the active bundle branch.
+
+0.3.1
+-----
+
+- Debug mode screen titles now append the active Textual screen class name, making screen-specific troubleshooting easier during inspect and edit flows.
+- ``--cut`` again works as a combined flag/option: omitted disables cutting, bare ``--cut`` applies the default ``60,180``, and explicit duration or ``START,DURATION`` values stay supported.
+- H.265 unmux commands no longer force an invalid ``-f h265`` output format, keeping FFmpeg copy extraction aligned with the required Annex B bitstream filter.
+- H.264 encoding now falls back from ``libx264`` to ``libopenh264`` with a warning when needed, and the test fixtures use the same encoder fallback so the suite remains portable across FFmpeg builds.
+
+0.3.0
+-----
+
+- Inspect and edit screens now refresh nested track and pattern changes more reliably, with inspect-mode tables aligned to the target pattern view shown in the differences pane.
+- Metadata editing got a follow-up polish pass with clearer FFmpeg notifications, a shared in-screen log pane, safer apply/reload handling, and expanded cleanup and normalization coverage.
+- Track and asset probing recognize additional codecs, and the modern test suite now covers more metadata-editor, change-set, screen-state, and asset-probe behavior.
+- Textual now requires version ``8.0`` or newer to match the UI APIs used by the current screens.
+
+0.2.6
+-----
+
+- DB-free ``ffx edit`` workflow for in-place metadata editing via temporary-file rewrite.
+- Inspect and edit workflows split into dedicated Textual screens with shared media-workflow support.
+- Textual tables and row actions now separate raw data from rendered labels to avoid markup leaking into stored metadata.
+- Responsive screen layout pass, ``Esc`` back handling, sortable show/inspect tables, and improved edit-screen notifications/toggles.
+- Application-wide UTF-8 i18n catalogs with language precedence from CLI over config over system over German default.
+- Metadata normalization extended for localized subtitle titles, ISO language cleanup, and smarter track editor language/title helpers.
+
+0.2.5
+-----
+
+- Show-level quality and notes fields.
+- Pattern-over-show-over-default season-shift resolution with dynamic DB migration loading.
+- Migration prompt now reports the upgrade path and creates an in-place DB backup before applying schema changes.
+- ``upgrade --branch <name>`` now fetches remote-only branches before switching.
+- ``unmux`` now applies season shifting to subtitle output filenames.
+- Convert now keeps DB-defined target subtitle dispositions authoritative over sidecar filename disposition flags when a pattern definition exists.
+- Focused modern tests added around migrations, unmux, upgrade, and subtitle-disposition import precedence.
+
+0.2.4
+-----
+
+- Lightweight CLI commands now stay import-light via lazy runtime loading.
+- Setup/config templating moved to ``assets/ffx.json.j2``.
+- Aligned two-step local setup wrappers: ``ffx setup`` and ``ffx configure_workstation``.
+- Combined ``ffprobe`` payload reuse in ``FileProperties``.
+- Configurable crop-detect sampling plus per-process crop result caching.
+- Single-query controller accessors and conditional DB schema bootstrap.
+- Shared screen bootstrap/controller wiring for large detail screens.
+- Configurable default season/episode digit lengths.
+- Digit-aware ``rename`` and padded ``unmux`` filename markers.
+
+0.2.3
+-----
+
+- PyPI packaging.
+- Output filename templating.
+- Season shifting.
+- DB versioning.
+
+0.2.2
+-----
+
+- CLI overrides.
+
+0.2.1
+-----
+
+- Signature handling.
+- Tag cleanup.
+- Bugfixes and refactoring.
+
+0.2.0
+-----
+
+- Tests.
+- Config file.
+
+0.1.3
+-----
+
+- Subtitle file imports.
+
+0.1.2
+-----
+
+- Bugfixes.
+
+0.1.1
+-----
+
+- Bugfixes.
+- TMDB show identification.

docs/index.rst

@@ -0,0 +1,31 @@
+FFX Documentation
+=================
+
+FFX is a local command-line and Textual terminal UI for inspecting TV episode
+files, storing normalization rules, and converting media into predictable
+archive-ready outputs.
+
+This documentation covers operator setup, day-to-day command usage, contributor
+workflow, format-specific notes, and generated API references for the smaller
+utility modules.
+
+.. toctree::
+   :maxdepth: 2
+   :caption: User Guide
+
+   installation
+   usage
+   file_formats
+
+.. toctree::
+   :maxdepth: 1
+   :caption: Release Notes
+
+   history
+
+.. toctree::
+   :maxdepth: 2
+   :caption: Contributor Guide
+
+   development
+   api

docs/installation.rst

@@ -0,0 +1,52 @@
+Installation
+============
+
+FFX is designed for a Linux-like workstation with local command execution. The
+runtime media tools must be available on ``PATH``:
+
+* ``ffmpeg``
+* ``ffprobe``
+* ``cpulimit``
+
+User Bundle
+-----------
+
+The persistent user installation is prepared with the two-step flow described in
+the project README:
+
+.. code-block:: sh
+
+   bash tools/setup.sh
+   bash tools/configure_workstation.sh
+
+``tools/setup.sh`` creates the long-lived bundle virtualenv at
+``~/.local/share/ffx.venv`` and exposes the ``ffx`` command. The workstation
+script checks system tools and seeds local config directories.
+
+Local Test And Docs Environment
+-------------------------------
+
+Contributor test and documentation work uses the repo-local virtualenv:
+
+.. code-block:: sh
+
+   tests/prepare.sh
+
+The script creates ``.venv``, installs FFX in editable mode with test and docs
+extras, and verifies the Sphinx toolchain. Use check-only mode when you only
+want to inspect readiness:
+
+.. code-block:: sh
+
+   tests/prepare.sh --check
+
+Documentation Build
+-------------------
+
+After preparation, build the documentation with:
+
+.. code-block:: sh
+
+   .venv/bin/sphinx-build -b html docs docs/_build/html
+
+The generated site starts at ``docs/_build/html/index.html``.

docs/make.bat

@@ -0,0 +1,42 @@
+@ECHO OFF
+
+pushd %~dp0
+
+if "%SPHINXBUILD%" == "" if exist ..\.venv\Scripts\sphinx-build.exe (
+	set SPHINXBUILD=..\.venv\Scripts\sphinx-build.exe
+)
+if "%SPHINXBUILD%" == "" set SPHINXBUILD=sphinx-build
+set SOURCEDIR=.
+set BUILDDIR=_build
+
+%SPHINXBUILD% >NUL 2>NUL
+if errorlevel 9009 (
+	echo.
+	echo The 'sphinx-build' command was not found. Make sure Sphinx is installed,
+	echo then set SPHINXBUILD to the full path if needed.
+	exit /b 1
+)
+
+if "%1" == "" goto help
+if "%1" == "html" goto html
+if "%1" == "linkcheck" goto linkcheck
+echo.
+echo Unknown target "%1".
+goto help
+
+:html
+%SPHINXBUILD% -b html %SOURCEDIR% %BUILDDIR%\html %SPHINXOPTS%
+goto end
+
+:linkcheck
+%SPHINXBUILD% -b linkcheck %SOURCEDIR% %BUILDDIR%\linkcheck %SPHINXOPTS%
+goto end
+
+:help
+echo.
+echo Please use 'make.bat ^<target^>' where ^<target^> is one of
+echo   html       to make standalone HTML files
+echo   linkcheck  to check all external links for integrity
+
+:end
+popd

docs/usage.rst

@@ -0,0 +1,97 @@
+Usage
+=====
+
+FFX exposes a single ``ffx`` command with subcommands for inspection,
+conversion, metadata editing, setup, and maintenance.
+
+Inspect Files
+-------------
+
+Open the inspection workflow for one or more files:
+
+.. code-block:: sh
+
+   ffx inspect /path/to/episode.mkv
+
+Print resolved season-shift mappings without opening the TUI:
+
+.. code-block:: sh
+
+   ffx inspect --shift /path/to/episode.mkv
+
+Convert Files
+-------------
+
+Convert one or more source files using stored rules where available:
+
+.. code-block:: sh
+
+   ffx convert /path/to/episode.mkv
+
+Useful overrides include:
+
+* ``--no-pattern`` to skip database pattern matching
+* ``--show``, ``--season``, and ``--episode`` for explicit episode identity
+* ``--output-directory`` for generated output placement
+* ``--subtitle-directory`` for source-basename sidecar subtitle imports
+* ``--subtitle-prefix`` for explicit or configured-prefix subtitle imports
+* ``--subtitle-extension`` to select the imported sidecar format (default:
+  ``vtt``)
+* ``--yes`` to accept a valid partial sidecar set without prompting
+* ``--copy-video`` or ``--copy-audio`` to preserve selected stream types
+* ``--rename-only`` for filename normalization without media rewriting
+
+Directory-only subtitle import matches the source basename. For example,
+``A2_t01.mkv`` discovers files such as ``A2_t01_2_deu_DEF.vtt`` in the
+provided directory:
+
+.. code-block:: sh
+
+   ffx convert --subtitle-directory /path/to/subtitles A2_t01.mkv
+
+Select a different sidecar set by extension, with or without the leading dot:
+
+.. code-block:: sh
+
+   ffx convert --subtitle-directory /path/to/subtitles \
+     --subtitle-extension .mkv A2_t01.mkv
+
+When only some source subtitle tracks have matching sidecar files, conversion
+asks for confirmation. Use ``--yes`` to substitute that valid subset without
+prompting. ``--yes`` also permits this case when ``--no-prompt`` is set.
+
+Manage Shows And Patterns
+-------------------------
+
+Open the Textual interface for show and pattern management:
+
+.. code-block:: sh
+
+   ffx shows
+
+Extract Streams
+---------------
+
+Extract streams from a file:
+
+.. code-block:: sh
+
+   ffx unmux /path/to/episode.mkv
+
+For subtitle-only extraction:
+
+.. code-block:: sh
+
+   ffx unmux --subtitles-only --label show-name /path/to/episode.mkv
+
+Detect Crop
+-----------
+
+Ask FFmpeg to suggest crop parameters:
+
+.. code-block:: sh
+
+   ffx cropdetect /path/to/episode.mkv
+
+The default sampling window is controlled by the application defaults and can be
+overridden with command options.

pyproject.toml

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 [project]
 name = "ffx"
 description = "FFX recoding and metadata managing tool"
-version = "0.4.1"
+version = "0.4.5"
 license = {file = "LICENSE.md"}
 dependencies = [
   "requests",
@@ -31,6 +31,12 @@ Issues = "https://gitea.maveno.de/Javanaut/ffx/issues"
 test = [
   "pytest",
 ]
+docs = [
+  "esbonio",
+  "sphinx",
+  "sphinx-copybutton",
+  "sphinx-rtd-theme",
+]
 
 [build-system]
 requires = [

src/ffx/cli.py

@@ -41,13 +41,17 @@ CPU_OPTION_HELP = (
     + "Omit to disable; 0 also disables."
 )
 SUBTITLE_DIRECTORY_OPTION_HELP = (
-    "Load subtitles from here. When omitted and --subtitle-prefix is set, "
+    "Load subtitles from here. Without --subtitle-prefix, match the source filename "
+    + "basename. When omitted and --subtitle-prefix is set, "
     + "FFX uses the configured subtitlesDirectory base path plus the prefix as a subdirectory."
 )
 SUBTITLE_PREFIX_OPTION_HELP = (
     "Subtitle filename prefix. Requires --subtitle-directory, or a configured "
     + "subtitlesDirectory base path that contains a matching <prefix>/ subdirectory."
 )
+SUBTITLE_EXTENSION_OPTION_HELP = (
+    "External subtitle filename extension. A leading dot is optional."
+)
 UNMUX_OUTPUT_DIRECTORY_OPTION_HELP = (
     "Write extracted streams here. When omitted together with --subtitles-only and "
     + "--label, FFX uses the configured subtitlesDirectory base path plus the label."
@@ -96,6 +100,31 @@ def normalizeCpuOption(ctx, param, value):
         raise click.BadParameter(str(ex)) from ex
 
 
+def normalizeDeinterlaceOption(ctx, param, value):
+    if value == 'none':
+        return value
+
+    from ffx.filter.deinterlace_filter import DeinterlaceFilter
+
+    try:
+        DeinterlaceFilter.getModeTokens(value)
+    except ValueError as ex:
+        raise click.BadParameter(str(ex)) from ex
+    return value
+
+
+def normalizeSubtitleExtension(ctx, param, value):
+    normalizedExtension = str(value).strip().lower()
+    if normalizedExtension.startswith('.'):
+        normalizedExtension = normalizedExtension[1:]
+    if not normalizedExtension or not normalizedExtension.isalnum():
+        raise click.BadParameter(
+            "Subtitle extension must contain only letters and numbers, "
+            + "with an optional leading dot."
+        )
+    return normalizedExtension
+
+
 def parseCutOptionValue(value) -> tuple[int, int] | None:
     if value is None:
         return None
@@ -146,11 +175,21 @@ def resolveSubtitleImportOptions(context, subtitleDirectory, subtitlePrefix):
         else ''
     )
 
-    if not resolvedSubtitlePrefix:
-        return False, resolvedSubtitleDirectory, resolvedSubtitlePrefix
-
     if resolvedSubtitleDirectory:
-        return True, resolvedSubtitleDirectory, resolvedSubtitlePrefix
+        if not os.path.isdir(resolvedSubtitleDirectory):
+            raise click.ClickException(
+                "The provided subtitle directory does not exist: "
+                + resolvedSubtitleDirectory
+            )
+        return (
+            True,
+            resolvedSubtitleDirectory,
+            resolvedSubtitlePrefix,
+            not resolvedSubtitlePrefix,
+        )
+
+    if not resolvedSubtitlePrefix:
+        return False, resolvedSubtitleDirectory, resolvedSubtitlePrefix, False
 
     configuredSubtitlesBaseDirectory = context['config'].getSubtitlesDirectoryPath()
     if not configuredSubtitlesBaseDirectory:
@@ -170,7 +209,85 @@ def resolveSubtitleImportOptions(context, subtitleDirectory, subtitlePrefix):
             + resolvedSubtitleDirectory
         )
 
-    return True, resolvedSubtitleDirectory, resolvedSubtitlePrefix
+    return True, resolvedSubtitleDirectory, resolvedSubtitlePrefix, False
+
+
+def importExternalSubtitles(
+    context,
+    mediaDescriptor,
+    sourceFileBasename,
+    season,
+    episode,
+    preserveDispositions=False,
+):
+    matchSourceBasename = context['subtitle_match_source_basename']
+    subtitlePrefix = (
+        sourceFileBasename
+        if matchSourceBasename
+        else context['subtitle_prefix']
+    )
+
+    try:
+        importResult = mediaDescriptor.importSubtitles(
+            context['subtitle_directory'],
+            subtitlePrefix,
+            season,
+            episode,
+            preserve_dispositions=preserveDispositions,
+            extension=context['subtitle_extension'],
+            strict=matchSourceBasename,
+        )
+    except (OSError, ValueError) as ex:
+        raise click.ClickException(
+            f"External subtitle discovery failed for '{sourceFileBasename}': {ex}"
+        ) from ex
+
+    if not matchSourceBasename:
+        return importResult
+
+    importedTrackIndices = importResult['imported_track_indices']
+    missingTrackIndices = importResult['missing_track_indices']
+    extension = context['subtitle_extension']
+    importedDescription = (
+        ', '.join(f"#{index}" for index in importedTrackIndices)
+        if importedTrackIndices
+        else 'none'
+    )
+    click.echo(
+        f"External subtitle scan for '{sourceFileBasename}': found "
+        + f"{importResult['candidate_count']} .{extension} file(s); "
+        + f"matched subtitle tracks {importedDescription}."
+    )
+
+    if not missingTrackIndices:
+        return importResult
+
+    missingDescription = ', '.join(f"#{index}" for index in missingTrackIndices)
+    incompleteMessage = (
+        f"External subtitle files are missing for subtitle tracks "
+        + f"{missingDescription} in '{sourceFileBasename}'."
+    )
+    if context.get('yes', False):
+        click.echo(
+            incompleteMessage
+            + " Continuing with the matching subtitle files because --yes is set."
+        )
+        return importResult
+
+    if context['no_prompt']:
+        raise click.ClickException(
+            incompleteMessage
+            + " Partial subtitle substitution requires confirmation, but --no-prompt is set."
+        )
+
+    click.echo(incompleteMessage)
+    if not click.confirm(
+        "Continue and substitute only the subtitle tracks with matching files?",
+        default=False,
+    ):
+        raise click.ClickException("External subtitle substitution aborted by user.")
+
+    return importResult
 
 
 def resolveUnmuxOutputDirectory(context, outputDirectory, subtitlesOnly, label):
@@ -181,7 +298,10 @@ def resolveUnmuxOutputDirectory(context, outputDirectory, subtitlesOnly, label):
     )
     resolvedLabel = str(label).strip()
 
-    if resolvedOutputDirectory or not subtitlesOnly or not resolvedLabel:
+    if resolvedOutputDirectory:
+        return resolvedOutputDirectory, True
+
+    if not subtitlesOnly or not resolvedLabel:
         return resolvedOutputDirectory, False
 
     configuredSubtitlesBaseDirectory = context['config'].getSubtitlesDirectoryPath()
@@ -194,6 +314,63 @@ def resolveUnmuxOutputDirectory(context, outputDirectory, subtitlesOnly, label):
     return os.path.join(configuredSubtitlesBaseDirectory, resolvedLabel), True
 
 
+def confirmUnmuxOutputDirectoryCreation(outputDirectory):
+    message = (
+        "Create unmux output directory and missing parents: "
+        + str(outputDirectory)
+    )
+
+    if not sys.stdin.isatty():
+        return click.confirm(message, default=True)
+
+    click.echo(f"{message} [Y/n]: ", nl=False)
+    while True:
+        char = click.getchar()
+        if char in ('\r', '\n'):
+            click.echo()
+            return True
+
+        normalizedChar = char.lower()
+        if normalizedChar == 'y':
+            click.echo(char)
+            return True
+        if normalizedChar == 'n':
+            click.echo(char)
+            return False
+        if char in ('\x03', '\x04'):
+            raise click.Abort()
+
+        click.echo("\nPlease respond with 'y' or 'n': ", nl=False)
+
+
+def ensureUnmuxOutputDirectory(context, outputDirectory):
+    resolvedOutputDirectory = os.path.expanduser(str(outputDirectory).strip())
+    if not resolvedOutputDirectory:
+        return False
+
+    if os.path.isdir(resolvedOutputDirectory):
+        return False
+
+    if os.path.exists(resolvedOutputDirectory):
+        raise click.ClickException(
+            "Unmux output path exists but is not a directory: "
+            + resolvedOutputDirectory
+        )
+
+    if context.get('dry_run', False):
+        return False
+
+    if context.get('yes', False):
+        os.makedirs(resolvedOutputDirectory, exist_ok=True)
+        return True
+
+    if not confirmUnmuxOutputDirectoryCreation(resolvedOutputDirectory):
+        raise click.ClickException("Unmux output directory creation aborted by user.")
+
+    os.makedirs(resolvedOutputDirectory, exist_ok=True)
+    return True
+
+
 def resolveIndicatorDigitLengths(context=None, showDescriptor=None):
     from ffx.show_descriptor import ShowDescriptor
 
@@ -716,6 +893,12 @@ def getUnmuxSequence(trackDescriptor: TrackDescriptor, sourcePath, targetPrefix,
 @click.option('-l', '--label', type=str, default='', help='Label to be used as filename prefix')
 @click.option("-o", "--output-directory", type=str, default='', help=UNMUX_OUTPUT_DIRECTORY_OPTION_HELP)
 @click.option("-s", "--subtitles-only", is_flag=True, default=False)
+@click.option(
+    "--yes",
+    is_flag=True,
+    default=False,
+    help="Create a missing unmux output directory without prompting.",
+)
 @click.option(
     '--nice',
     type=int,
@@ -737,6 +920,7 @@ def unmux(ctx,
             label,
             output_directory,
             subtitles_only,
+            yes,
             nice,
             cpu):
     from ffx.file_properties import FileProperties
@@ -752,15 +936,16 @@ def unmux(ctx,
     ctx.obj['resource_limits']['niceness'] = nice
     ctx.obj['resource_limits']['cpu_limit'] = cpu
     ctx.obj['resource_limits']['cpu_percent'] = cpu
+    ctx.obj['yes'] = bool(yes)
 
-    output_directory, create_output_directory = resolveUnmuxOutputDirectory(
+    output_directory, requires_output_directory = resolveUnmuxOutputDirectory(
         ctx.obj,
         output_directory,
         subtitles_only,
         label,
     )
-    if create_output_directory and existingSourcePaths and not ctx.obj.get('dry_run', False):
+    if requires_output_directory and existingSourcePaths:
-        os.makedirs(output_directory, exist_ok=True)
+        ensureUnmuxOutputDirectory(ctx.obj, output_directory)
 
     shiftedSeasonController = ShiftedSeasonController(ctx.obj)
 
@@ -974,6 +1159,14 @@ def checkUniqueDispositions(context, mediaDescriptor: MediaDescriptor):
 
 @click.option('--subtitle-directory', type=str, default='', help=SUBTITLE_DIRECTORY_OPTION_HELP)
 @click.option('--subtitle-prefix', type=str, default='', help=SUBTITLE_PREFIX_OPTION_HELP)
+@click.option(
+    '--subtitle-extension',
+    type=str,
+    default='vtt',
+    callback=normalizeSubtitleExtension,
+    show_default=True,
+    help=SUBTITLE_EXTENSION_OPTION_HELP,
+)
 
 @click.option('--language', type=str, multiple=True, help='Set stream language. Use format <stream index>:<3 letter iso code>')
 @click.option('--title', type=str, multiple=True, help='Set stream title. Use format <stream index>:<title>')
@@ -1014,7 +1207,21 @@ def checkUniqueDispositions(context, mediaDescriptor: MediaDescriptor):
 
 @click.option("--output-directory", type=str, default='')
 
-@click.option("--deinterlace", is_flag=False, flag_value="default", default="none")
+@click.option(
+    "--deinterlace",
+    type=str,
+    metavar="SPEC",
+    is_flag=False,
+    flag_value="default",
+    default="none",
+    show_default=True,
+    callback=normalizeDeinterlaceOption,
+    help=(
+        "Deinterlace with bwdif followed by ordered upN, downN, and tempHHHH "
+        "components. Scale factors N range from 2 to 8; H is hexadecimal. "
+        "For example: up2_temp3366_down2."
+    ),
+)
 
 @click.option("--denoise", is_flag=False, flag_value="default", default="none")
 @click.option("--denoise-use-hw", is_flag=True, default=False)
@@ -1034,6 +1241,12 @@ def checkUniqueDispositions(context, mediaDescriptor: MediaDescriptor):
 @click.option("--dont-pass-dispositions", is_flag=True, default=False)
 
 @click.option("--no-prompt", is_flag=True, default=False)
+@click.option(
+    "--yes",
+    is_flag=True,
+    default=False,
+    help="Confirm partial external subtitle substitution without prompting.",
+)
 @click.option("--no-signature", is_flag=True, default=False)
 @click.option("--keep-mkvmerge-metadata", is_flag=True, default=False)
 
@@ -1070,6 +1283,7 @@ def convert(ctx,
 
             subtitle_directory,
             subtitle_prefix,
+            subtitle_extension,
 
             language,
             title,
@@ -1108,6 +1322,7 @@ def convert(ctx,
             no_pattern,
             dont_pass_dispositions,
             no_prompt,
+            yes,
             no_signature,
             keep_mkvmerge_metadata,
             
@@ -1139,6 +1354,7 @@ def convert(ctx,
     from ffx.tmdb_controller import TmdbController
     from ffx.track_codec import TrackCodec
     from ffx.track_disposition import TrackDisposition
+    from ffx.track_type import TrackType
     from ffx.video_encoder import VideoEncoder
 
     startTime = time.perf_counter()
@@ -1161,6 +1377,7 @@ def convert(ctx,
     context['use_tmdb'] = not no_tmdb
     context['use_pattern'] = not no_pattern
     context['no_prompt'] = no_prompt
+    context['yes'] = yes
     context['no_signature'] = no_signature
     context['keep_mkvmerge_metadata'] = keep_mkvmerge_metadata
 
@@ -1179,6 +1396,7 @@ def convert(ctx,
         context['import_subtitles'],
         resolvedSubtitleDirectory,
         resolvedSubtitlePrefix,
+        context['subtitle_match_source_basename'],
     ) = resolveSubtitleImportOptions(
         context,
         subtitle_directory,
@@ -1187,6 +1405,7 @@ def convert(ctx,
     if context['import_subtitles']:
         context['subtitle_directory'] = resolvedSubtitleDirectory
         context['subtitle_prefix'] = resolvedSubtitlePrefix
+        context['subtitle_extension'] = subtitle_extension
 
 
     existingSourcePaths = [p for p in paths if os.path.isfile(p) and p.split('.')[-1] in SUPPORTED_INPUT_FILE_EXTENSIONS]
@@ -1332,7 +1551,7 @@ def convert(ctx,
         NlmeansFilter(**denoiseKwargs)
 
     if deinterlace != 'none' and not copyVideoEffective:
-        DeinterlaceFilter()
+        DeinterlaceFilter(mode=deinterlace)
 
     chainYield = list(qf.getChainYield())
 
@@ -1393,13 +1612,29 @@ def convert(ctx,
 
         from ffx.attachment_format import AttachmentFormat
 
-        if ([smd for smd in sourceMediaDescriptor.getSubtitleTracks()
+        styledAssDetector = getattr(
-                    if smd.getCodec() == TrackCodec.ASS]
+            sourceMediaDescriptor,
-                and [amd for amd in sourceMediaDescriptor.getAttachmentTracks()
+            "hasStyledAssSubtitlesWithFontAttachments",
-                    if amd.getAttachmentFormat() == AttachmentFormat.TTF]):
+            None,
-            
+        )
+        styledAssSourceDetected = (
+            bool(styledAssDetector())
+            if callable(styledAssDetector)
+            else False
+        )
+        if styledAssSourceDetected:
+            styledAssMessage = (
+                "Styled ASS subtitles with embedded font attachments detected; "
+                + "preserving source font attachments."
+            )
+            click.echo(styledAssMessage)
             targetFormat = ''
             targetExtension = 'mkv'
+            if context['import_subtitles']:
+                raise click.ClickException(
+                    "External subtitle import is incompatible with styled ASS "
+                    + "sources that carry embedded font attachments."
+                )
 
 
         #HINT: This is None if the filename did not match anything in database
@@ -1414,10 +1649,13 @@ def convert(ctx,
             currentShowDescriptor = None
 
             if context['import_subtitles']:
-                sourceMediaDescriptor.importSubtitles(context['subtitle_directory'],
+                importExternalSubtitles(
-                                                        context['subtitle_prefix'],
+                    context,
-                                                        showSeason,
+                    sourceMediaDescriptor,
-                                                        showEpisode)
+                    sourceFileBasename,
+                    showSeason,
+                    showEpisode,
+                )
 
             if cliOverrides:
                 sourceMediaDescriptor.applyOverrides(cliOverrides)
@@ -1426,6 +1664,12 @@ def convert(ctx,
 
         else:
             targetMediaDescriptor = currentPattern.getMediaDescriptor(ctx.obj)
+            if styledAssSourceDetected:
+                targetMediaDescriptor = targetMediaDescriptor.withSourceAttachmentTracks(
+                    sourceMediaDescriptor,
+                    AttachmentFormat.TTF,
+                    context=ctx.obj,
+                )
             checkUniqueDispositions(context, targetMediaDescriptor)
             currentShowDescriptor = currentPattern.getShowDescriptor(ctx.obj)
 
@@ -1435,6 +1679,8 @@ def convert(ctx,
             targetTrackDescriptorList = targetMediaDescriptor.getTrackDescriptors()
 
             for ttd in targetTrackDescriptorList:
+                if ttd.getType() == TrackType.ATTACHMENT:
+                    continue
 
                 tti = ttd.getIndex()
                 ttsi = ttd.getSourceIndex()
@@ -1453,11 +1699,14 @@ def convert(ctx,
 
 
             if context['import_subtitles']:
-                targetMediaDescriptor.importSubtitles(context['subtitle_directory'],
+                importExternalSubtitles(
-                                                        context['subtitle_prefix'],
+                    context,
-                                                        showSeason,
+                    targetMediaDescriptor,
-                                                        showEpisode,
+                    sourceFileBasename,
-                                                        preserve_dispositions=True)
+                    showSeason,
+                    showEpisode,
+                    preserveDispositions=True,
+                )
 
             # ctx.obj['logger'].debug(f"tmd subindices: {[t.getIndex() for t in targetMediaDescriptor.getAllTrackDescriptors()]} {[t.getSubIndex() for t in targetMediaDescriptor.getAllTrackDescriptors()]}  {[t.getDispositionFlag(TrackDisposition.DEFAULT) for t in targetMediaDescriptor.getAllTrackDescriptors()]}")
             ctx.obj['logger'].debug(f"tmd subindices: {[t.getIndex() for t in targetMediaDescriptor.getTrackDescriptors()]} {[t.getSubIndex() for t in targetMediaDescriptor.getTrackDescriptors()]}  {[t.getDispositionFlag(TrackDisposition.DEFAULT) for t in targetMediaDescriptor.getTrackDescriptors()]}")
@@ -1468,7 +1717,10 @@ def convert(ctx,
             # ctx.obj['logger'].debug(f"tmd subindices: {[t.getIndex() for t in targetMediaDescriptor.getAllTrackDescriptors()]} {[t.getSubIndex() for t in targetMediaDescriptor.getAllTrackDescriptors()]}  {[t.getDispositionFlag(TrackDisposition.DEFAULT) for t in targetMediaDescriptor.getAllTrackDescriptors()]}")
             ctx.obj['logger'].debug(f"tmd subindices: {[t.getIndex() for t in targetMediaDescriptor.getTrackDescriptors()]} {[t.getSubIndex() for t in targetMediaDescriptor.getTrackDescriptors()]}  {[t.getDispositionFlag(TrackDisposition.DEFAULT) for t in targetMediaDescriptor.getTrackDescriptors()]}")
 
-            ctx.obj['logger'].debug(f"Input mapping tokens (2nd pass): {targetMediaDescriptor.getInputMappingTokens()}")
+            ctx.obj['logger'].debug(
+                "Input mapping tokens (2nd pass): "
+                + f"{targetMediaDescriptor.getInputMappingTokens(sourceMediaDescriptor=sourceMediaDescriptor)}"
+            )
 
             fc = FfxController(context, targetMediaDescriptor, sourceMediaDescriptor)
 
@@ -1628,7 +1880,7 @@ def convert(ctx,
         for summaryLine in iterUnremediedIssueSummaryLines(context):
             ctx.obj['logger'].warning(summaryLine)
     else:
-        ctx.obj['logger'].info("All files converted with no ffmpeg findings requiring review.")
+        ctx.obj['logger'].info("All files converted with no issues.")
 
 
 if __name__ == '__main__':

src/ffx/constants.py

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-VERSION='0.4.1'
+VERSION='0.4.5'
 DATABASE_VERSION = 3
 
 DEFAULT_QUALITY = 32

src/ffx/database.py

@@ -108,12 +108,18 @@ def ensureCurrentSchemaCompatibility(databaseContext):
         column['name']
         for column in inspector.get_columns('shows')
     }
+    trackColumns = {
+        column['name']
+        for column in inspector.get_columns('tracks')
+    }
 
     alterStatements = []
     if 'quality' not in showColumns:
         alterStatements.append("ALTER TABLE shows ADD COLUMN quality INTEGER DEFAULT 0")
     if 'notes' not in showColumns:
         alterStatements.append("ALTER TABLE shows ADD COLUMN notes TEXT DEFAULT ''")
+    if 'dropped' not in trackColumns:
+        alterStatements.append("ALTER TABLE tracks ADD COLUMN dropped INTEGER DEFAULT 0")
 
     if not alterStatements:
         return

src/ffx/diagnostics/warn_corrupt_mpeg_audio.py

@@ -9,6 +9,7 @@ class WarnCorruptMpegAudioRemedy(FfmpegRemedy):
     identifier = "warn-corrupt-mpeg-audio"
     PATTERNS = (
         re.compile(r"\[mp3float @ .*\] invalid block type", re.IGNORECASE),
+        re.compile(r"\[mp3float @ .*\] invalid new backstep -?\d+", re.IGNORECASE),
         re.compile(r"\[mp3float @ .*\] Header missing"),
         re.compile(r"\[mp3float @ .*\] overread, skip ", re.IGNORECASE),
         re.compile(r"Error while decoding MPEG audio frame\."),

src/ffx/ffx_app.py

@@ -1,9 +1,11 @@
 from textual.app import App
 
 from .i18n import set_current_language, t
+from .confirm_screen import ConfirmScreen
 from .shows_screen import ShowsScreen
 from .inspect_details_screen import InspectDetailsScreen
 from .media_edit_screen import MediaEditScreen
+from .pattern_controller import InvalidPatternCaptureGroupError, PatternController
 from .screen_support import configure_screen_log_handler, set_screen_log_pane_enabled
 
 
@@ -40,7 +42,20 @@ class FfxApp(App):
                 self.push_screen(ShowsScreen())
 
             if self.context['command'] == 'inspect':
-                self.push_screen(InspectDetailsScreen())
+                try:
+                    self.push_screen(InspectDetailsScreen())
+                except InvalidPatternCaptureGroupError as ex:
+                    self._invalid_pattern_error = ex
+                    self.push_screen(
+                        ConfirmScreen(
+                            t(
+                                "Pattern #{pattern_id} matches the filename but has no capture group for the season/episode indicator. Delete this pattern and quit?"
+                            ).format(pattern_id=ex.pattern_id),
+                            confirm_label=t("Delete"),
+                            cancel_label=t("Quit"),
+                        ),
+                        self._handle_invalid_pattern_confirmation,
+                    )
 
             if self.context['command'] == 'edit':
                 self.push_screen(MediaEditScreen())
@@ -49,3 +64,13 @@ class FfxApp(App):
     def getContext(self):
         """Data 'output' method"""
         return self.context
+
+    def _handle_invalid_pattern_confirmation(self, confirmed: bool):
+        invalid_pattern_error = getattr(self, "_invalid_pattern_error", None)
+
+        if confirmed and invalid_pattern_error is not None:
+            PatternController(self.context).deletePattern(
+                invalid_pattern_error.pattern_id
+            )
+
+        self.exit()

src/ffx/ffx_controller.py

@@ -501,12 +501,7 @@ class FfxController():
             commandSequence1 = (commandTokens
                                     + self.__targetMediaDescriptor.getInputMappingTokens(only_video=True))
 
-            # Optional tokens
+            commandSequence1 += filterTokens
-            #NOTE: Filters and so needs to run on the first pass as well, as here
-            # the required bitrate for the second run is determined and recorded
-            # TODO: Results seems to be slightly better with first pass omitted,
-            # Confirm or find better filter settings for 2-pass
-            # commandSequence1 += self.__context['denoiser'].generatefilterTokens()
 
             for td in self.__targetMediaDescriptor.getTrackDescriptors(trackType=TrackType.VIDEO):
                 #HINT: Attached thumbnails are not supported by .webm container format

src/ffx/filter/deinterlace_filter.py

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-import itertools
+import re
 
 from .filter import Filter
 
@@ -7,6 +7,14 @@ class DeinterlaceFilter(Filter):
 
     IDENTIFIER = 'bwdif'
 
+    MODE_KEY = 'mode'
+    DEFAULT_MODE = 'default'
+
+    DEFAULT_SCALE_FACTOR = 2
+    MIN_SCALE_FACTOR = 2
+    MAX_SCALE_FACTOR = 8
+    DEFAULT_TEMP_PARAMETERS = '3366'
+
     # DEFAULT_STRENGTH: float = 2.8
     # DEFAULT_PATCH_SIZE: int = 13
     # DEFAULT_CHROMA_PATCH_SIZE: int = 9
@@ -21,7 +29,12 @@ class DeinterlaceFilter(Filter):
 
 
     def __init__(self, **kwargs):
-        
+        self.__mode = kwargs.get(
+            DeinterlaceFilter.MODE_KEY,
+            DeinterlaceFilter.DEFAULT_MODE,
+        )
+        self.__tokens = DeinterlaceFilter.getModeTokens(self.__mode)
+
         # self.__useHardware = kwargs.get('use_hardware', False)
 
         # self.__strengthList = []
@@ -109,6 +122,59 @@ class DeinterlaceFilter(Filter):
 
         super().__init__(self)
 
+    @staticmethod
+    def getModeTokens(mode):
+        if mode == DeinterlaceFilter.DEFAULT_MODE:
+            return ['bwdif=mode=1']
+
+        if not isinstance(mode, str) or not mode:
+            raise ValueError("Deinterlace mode must not be empty")
+
+        tokens = ['bwdif=mode=1']
+        for component in mode.split('_'):
+            scaleMatch = re.fullmatch(r'(up|down)(\d*)', component)
+            if scaleMatch:
+                direction, parameter = scaleMatch.groups()
+                factor = (
+                    int(parameter)
+                    if parameter
+                    else DeinterlaceFilter.DEFAULT_SCALE_FACTOR
+                )
+                if not (
+                    DeinterlaceFilter.MIN_SCALE_FACTOR
+                    <= factor
+                    <= DeinterlaceFilter.MAX_SCALE_FACTOR
+                ):
+                    raise ValueError(
+                        f"Scale factor in '{component}' must be between "
+                        + f"{DeinterlaceFilter.MIN_SCALE_FACTOR} and "
+                        + f"{DeinterlaceFilter.MAX_SCALE_FACTOR}"
+                    )
+                operator = '*' if direction == 'up' else '/'
+                tokens.append(
+                    f"scale=iw{operator}{factor}:ih{operator}{factor}:flags=lanczos"
+                )
+                continue
+
+            tempMatch = re.fullmatch(r'temp([0-9a-fA-F]*)', component)
+            if tempMatch:
+                parameters = (
+                    tempMatch.group(1)
+                    or DeinterlaceFilter.DEFAULT_TEMP_PARAMETERS
+                )
+                if len(parameters) != 4:
+                    raise ValueError(
+                        f"Temporal parameters in '{component}' must contain "
+                        + "four hexadecimal digits"
+                    )
+                strengths = [f"{int(digit, 16) / 2:g}" for digit in parameters]
+                tokens.append(f"hqdn3d={':'.join(strengths)}")
+                continue
+
+            raise ValueError(f"Unknown deinterlace component: '{component}'")
+
+        return tokens
+
 
     def getPayload(self):
 
@@ -123,10 +189,12 @@ class DeinterlaceFilter(Filter):
         # filterName = 'nlmeans_opencl' if self.__useHardware else 'nlmeans'
 
         payload = {'identifier': DeinterlaceFilter.IDENTIFIER,
-                   'parameters': {},
+                   'parameters': {
+                        DeinterlaceFilter.MODE_KEY: self.__mode,
+                    },
                     'suffices': suffices,
                     'variant': f"DEINT",
-                    'tokens': ['bwdif=mode=1']}
+                    'tokens': list(self.__tokens)}
         
         return payload
 

src/ffx/inspect_details_screen.py

@@ -10,6 +10,7 @@ from textual.widgets._data_table import CellDoesNotExist
 from ffx.file_properties import FileProperties
 from ffx.helper import DIFF_ADDED_KEY, DIFF_CHANGED_KEY, DIFF_REMOVED_KEY
 from ffx.media_descriptor_change_set import MediaDescriptorChangeSet
+from ffx.pattern_controller import InvalidPatternCaptureGroupError
 from ffx.show_descriptor import ShowDescriptor
 from ffx.track_descriptor import TrackDescriptor
 
@@ -472,11 +473,15 @@ class InspectDetailsScreen(MediaWorkflowScreenBase):
                 ):
                     mediaTags[tagKey] = tagValue
 
-            patternId = self._pc.savePatternSchema(
+            try:
-                patternObj,
+                patternId = self._pc.savePatternSchema(
-                trackDescriptors=self._sourceMediaDescriptor.getTrackDescriptors(),
+                    patternObj,
-                mediaTags=mediaTags,
+                    trackDescriptors=self._sourceMediaDescriptor.getTrackDescriptors(),
-            )
+                    mediaTags=mediaTags,
+                )
+            except InvalidPatternCaptureGroupError as ex:
+                self.notify(str(ex), severity="error")
+                return
             if patternId:
                 self.reloadProperties(reset_draft=True)
                 self.updateMediaTags()
@@ -498,10 +503,14 @@ class InspectDetailsScreen(MediaWorkflowScreenBase):
                 patternObj
                 and self._currentPattern.getPattern() != patternObj["pattern"]
             ):
-                updated = self._pc.updatePattern(
+                try:
-                    self._currentPattern.getId(),
+                    updated = self._pc.updatePattern(
-                    patternObj,
+                        self._currentPattern.getId(),
-                )
+                        patternObj,
+                    )
+                except InvalidPatternCaptureGroupError as ex:
+                    self.notify(str(ex), severity="error")
+                    return False
                 if updated:
                     self.reloadProperties(reset_draft=True)
                     self.updateMediaTags()

src/ffx/media_descriptor.py

@@ -329,6 +329,96 @@ class MediaDescriptor:
             if s.getType() == TrackType.ATTACHMENT
         ]
 
+    def hasStyledAssSubtitlesWithFontAttachments(self) -> bool:
+        return (
+            any(
+                trackDescriptor.getCodec() == TrackCodec.ASS
+                for trackDescriptor in self.getSubtitleTracks()
+            )
+            and any(
+                trackDescriptor.getAttachmentFormat() == AttachmentFormat.TTF
+                for trackDescriptor in self.getAttachmentTracks()
+            )
+        )
+
+    def withoutAttachmentTracks(
+        self,
+        attachmentFormat: AttachmentFormat | None = None,
+        context: dict | None = None,
+    ):
+        filteredTrackDescriptors = []
+        for trackDescriptor in self.__trackDescriptors:
+            if trackDescriptor.getType() == TrackType.ATTACHMENT and (
+                attachmentFormat is None
+                or trackDescriptor.getAttachmentFormat() == attachmentFormat
+            ):
+                continue
+            filteredTrackDescriptors.append(
+                trackDescriptor.clone(
+                    context=context if context is not None else self.__context
+                )
+            )
+
+        kwargs = {
+            MediaDescriptor.TAGS_KEY: dict(self.__mediaTags),
+            MediaDescriptor.TRACK_DESCRIPTOR_LIST_KEY: filteredTrackDescriptors,
+        }
+        if context is not None:
+            kwargs[MediaDescriptor.CONTEXT_KEY] = context
+        elif self.__context:
+            kwargs[MediaDescriptor.CONTEXT_KEY] = self.__context
+
+        filteredMediaDescriptor = MediaDescriptor(**kwargs)
+        filteredMediaDescriptor.reindexSubIndices()
+        return filteredMediaDescriptor
+
+    def withoutAttachmentsForComparison(self):
+        return self.withoutAttachmentTracks(context=self.__context)
+
+    def withSourceAttachmentTracks(
+        self,
+        sourceMediaDescriptor: Self,
+        attachmentFormat: AttachmentFormat | None = None,
+        context: dict | None = None,
+    ):
+        trackDescriptors = []
+        for trackDescriptor in self.__trackDescriptors:
+            if trackDescriptor.getType() == TrackType.ATTACHMENT and (
+                attachmentFormat is None
+                or trackDescriptor.getAttachmentFormat() == attachmentFormat
+            ):
+                continue
+            trackDescriptors.append(
+                trackDescriptor.clone(
+                    context=context if context is not None else self.__context
+                )
+            )
+
+        for sourceTrackDescriptor in sourceMediaDescriptor.getAttachmentTracks():
+            if (
+                attachmentFormat is not None
+                and sourceTrackDescriptor.getAttachmentFormat() != attachmentFormat
+            ):
+                continue
+            attachmentClone = sourceTrackDescriptor.clone(
+                context=context if context is not None else self.__context
+            )
+            attachmentClone.setIndex(len(trackDescriptors))
+            trackDescriptors.append(attachmentClone)
+
+        kwargs = {
+            MediaDescriptor.TAGS_KEY: dict(self.__mediaTags),
+            MediaDescriptor.TRACK_DESCRIPTOR_LIST_KEY: trackDescriptors,
+        }
+        if context is not None:
+            kwargs[MediaDescriptor.CONTEXT_KEY] = context
+        elif self.__context:
+            kwargs[MediaDescriptor.CONTEXT_KEY] = self.__context
+
+        mergedMediaDescriptor = MediaDescriptor(**kwargs)
+        mergedMediaDescriptor.reindexSubIndices()
+        return mergedMediaDescriptor
+
 
     def getImportFileTokens(self, use_sub_index: bool = True):
         """Generate ffmpeg import options for external stream files"""
@@ -341,10 +431,13 @@ class MediaDescriptor:
             importedFilePath = td.getExternalSourceFilePath()
 
             if importedFilePath:
-
+                substitutionMessage = (
-                self.__logger.info(f"Substituting subtitle stream #{td.getIndex()} "
+                    f"Substituting subtitle stream #{td.getIndex()} "
-                                    + f"({td.getType().label()}:{td.getSubIndex()}) "
+                    + f"({td.getType().label()}:{td.getSubIndex()}) "
-                                    + f"with import from file {td.getExternalSourceFilePath()}")
+                    + f"with import from file {td.getExternalSourceFilePath()}"
+                )
+                click.echo(substitutionMessage)
+                self.__logger.debug(substitutionMessage)
 
                 importFileTokens += [
                     "-i",
@@ -380,45 +473,48 @@ class MediaDescriptor:
             td: TrackDescriptor = sortedTrackDescriptors[trackIndex]
 
             #HINT: Attached thumbnails are not supported by .webm container format
-            if td.getCodec() != TrackCodec.PNG:
+            trackType = td.getType()
+            trackCodec = td.getCodec()
+            if (
+                trackCodec == TrackCodec.PNG
+                or trackType == TrackType.ATTACHMENT
+                or (only_video and trackType != TrackType.VIDEO)
+            ):
+                continue
 
-                sourceTrackDescriptor = sourceTrackDescriptorsByIndex.get(td.getSourceIndex())
+            sourceTrackDescriptor = sourceTrackDescriptorsByIndex.get(td.getSourceIndex())
-                if sourceTrackDescriptor is None:
+            if sourceTrackDescriptor is None:
-                    raise ValueError(f"No source track descriptor found for source index {td.getSourceIndex()}")
+                raise ValueError(f"No source track descriptor found for source index {td.getSourceIndex()}")
 
-                stdi = sourceTrackDescriptor.getIndex()
+            stdi = sourceTrackDescriptor.getIndex()
-                stdsi = sourceTrackDescriptor.getSubIndex()
+            stdsi = sourceTrackDescriptor.getSubIndex()
 
-                trackType = td.getType()
+            importedFilePath = td.getExternalSourceFilePath()
-                trackCodec = td.getCodec()
 
-                if (trackType != TrackType.ATTACHMENT
+            if use_sub_index:
-                        and (trackType == TrackType.VIDEO or not only_video)):
 
+                if importedFilePath:
 
-                    importedFilePath = td.getExternalSourceFilePath()
+                    inputMappingTokens += [
+                        "-map",
+                        f"{filePointer}:{trackType.indicator()}:0",
+                    ]
+                    filePointer += 1
 
-                    if use_sub_index:
+                else:
 
-                        if importedFilePath:
+                    if trackCodec not in [TrackCodec.PGS, TrackCodec.VOBSUB]:
+                        inputMappingTokens += [
+                            "-map",
+                            f"0:{trackType.indicator()}:{stdsi}",
+                        ]
 
-                            inputMappingTokens += [
+            else:
-                                "-map",
+                if trackCodec not in [TrackCodec.PGS, TrackCodec.VOBSUB]:
-                                f"{filePointer}:{trackType.indicator()}:0",
+                    inputMappingTokens += ["-map", f"0:{stdi}"]
-                            ]
-                            filePointer += 1
 
-                        else:
+        if only_video:
-
+            return inputMappingTokens
-                            if not trackCodec in [TrackCodec.PGS, TrackCodec.VOBSUB]:
-                                inputMappingTokens += [
-                                    "-map",
-                                    f"0:{trackType.indicator()}:{stdsi}",
-                                ]
-
-                    else:
-                        if not trackCodec in [TrackCodec.PGS, TrackCodec.VOBSUB]:
-                            inputMappingTokens += ["-map", f"0:{stdi}"]
 
         if sourceMediaDescriptor:
             fontDescriptors = [ftd for ftd in sourceMediaDescriptor.getAttachmentTracks()
@@ -429,71 +525,161 @@ class MediaDescriptor:
                                 and ftd.getAttachmentFormat() == AttachmentFormat.TTF]
 
         for ad in sorted(fontDescriptors, key=lambda d: d.getIndex()):
-            inputMappingTokens += ["-map", f"0:{ad.getIndex()}"]
+            sourceIndex = ad.getIndex()
+            if not sourceMediaDescriptor and ad.getSourceIndex() > -1:
+                sourceIndex = ad.getSourceIndex()
+            inputMappingTokens += ["-map", f"0:{sourceIndex}"]
 
         return inputMappingTokens
 
 
-    def searchSubtitleFiles(self, searchDirectory, prefix):
+    def searchSubtitleFiles(
+        self,
+        searchDirectory,
+        prefix,
+        extension=SUBTITLE_FILE_EXTENSION,
+        strict=False,
+    ):
 
-        sesld_match = re.compile(f"{prefix}_{MediaDescriptor.SEASON_EPISODE_STREAM_LANGUAGE_DISPOSITIONS_MATCH}")
+        normalizedExtension = str(extension).strip().lower()
-        sld_match = re.compile(f"{prefix}_{MediaDescriptor.STREAM_LANGUAGE_DISPOSITIONS_MATCH}")
+        if normalizedExtension.startswith('.'):
+            normalizedExtension = normalizedExtension[1:]
+        escapedPrefix = re.escape(prefix)
+        sesld_match = re.compile(
+            f"{escapedPrefix}_{MediaDescriptor.SEASON_EPISODE_STREAM_LANGUAGE_DISPOSITIONS_MATCH}"
+        )
+        sld_match = re.compile(
+            f"{escapedPrefix}_{MediaDescriptor.STREAM_LANGUAGE_DISPOSITIONS_MATCH}"
+        )
 
         subtitleFileDescriptors = []
+        subtitleFilenames = []
 
-        for subtitleFilename in os.listdir(searchDirectory):
+        for subtitleFilename in sorted(os.listdir(searchDirectory)):
-            if subtitleFilename.startswith(prefix) and subtitleFilename.endswith(
+            subtitleFilePath = os.path.join(searchDirectory, subtitleFilename)
-                "." + MediaDescriptor.SUBTITLE_FILE_EXTENSION
+            subtitleFilenameStem, subtitleFilenameExtension = os.path.splitext(
+                subtitleFilename
+            )
+            if (
+                os.path.isfile(subtitleFilePath)
+                and subtitleFilenameStem.startswith(prefix + '_')
+                and subtitleFilenameExtension.lower() == '.' + normalizedExtension
             ):
+                subtitleFilenames.append(subtitleFilename)
 
-                sesld_result = sesld_match.search(subtitleFilename)
+        expectedSubtitleTrackIndices = {
-                sld_result = None if not sesld_result is None else sld_match.search(subtitleFilename)
+            subtitleTrack.getIndex()
-                
+            for subtitleTrack in self.getSubtitleTracks()
-                if not sesld_result is None:
+        }
+        if strict and len(subtitleFilenames) > len(expectedSubtitleTrackIndices):
+            raise ValueError(
+                f"Found {len(subtitleFilenames)} matching .{normalizedExtension} files "
+                + f"for {len(expectedSubtitleTrackIndices)} subtitle tracks."
+            )
 
-                    subtitleFilePath = os.path.join(searchDirectory, subtitleFilename)
+        for subtitleFilename in subtitleFilenames:
-                    if os.path.isfile(subtitleFilePath):
+            subtitleFilenameStem = os.path.splitext(subtitleFilename)[0]
+            sesld_result = (
+                None
+                if strict
+                else sesld_match.fullmatch(subtitleFilenameStem)
+            )
+            sld_result = (
+                None
+                if sesld_result is not None
+                else sld_match.fullmatch(subtitleFilenameStem)
+            )
 
-                        subtitleFileDescriptor = {}
+            if strict and sesld_result is None and sld_result is None:
-                        subtitleFileDescriptor["path"] = subtitleFilePath
+                raise ValueError(
-                        subtitleFileDescriptor["season"] = int(sesld_result.group(1))
+                    f"Subtitle filename does not match the expected pattern: "
-                        subtitleFileDescriptor["episode"] = int(sesld_result.group(2))
+                    + subtitleFilename
-                        subtitleFileDescriptor["index"] = int(sesld_result.group(3))
+                )
-                        subtitleFileDescriptor["language"] = sesld_result.group(4)
 
-                        dispSet = set()
+            if sesld_result is not None:
-                        dispCaptGroups = sesld_result.groups()
-                        numCaptGroups = len(dispCaptGroups)
-                        if numCaptGroups > 4:
-                            for groupIndex in range(numCaptGroups - 4):
-                                disp = TrackDisposition.fromIndicator(dispCaptGroups[groupIndex + 4])
-                                if disp is not None:
-                                    dispSet.add(disp)
-                        subtitleFileDescriptor["disposition_set"] = dispSet
 
-                        subtitleFileDescriptors.append(subtitleFileDescriptor)
+                subtitleFilePath = os.path.join(searchDirectory, subtitleFilename)
 
-                if not sld_result is None:
+                subtitleFileDescriptor = {}
+                subtitleFileDescriptor["path"] = subtitleFilePath
+                subtitleFileDescriptor["season"] = int(sesld_result.group(1))
+                subtitleFileDescriptor["episode"] = int(sesld_result.group(2))
+                subtitleFileDescriptor["index"] = int(sesld_result.group(3))
+                subtitleFileDescriptor["language"] = sesld_result.group(4)
 
-                    subtitleFilePath = os.path.join(searchDirectory, subtitleFilename)
+                dispSet = set()
-                    if os.path.isfile(subtitleFilePath):
+                dispCaptGroups = sesld_result.groups()
+                numCaptGroups = len(dispCaptGroups)
+                if numCaptGroups > 4:
+                    for groupIndex in range(numCaptGroups - 4):
+                        disp = TrackDisposition.fromIndicator(
+                            dispCaptGroups[groupIndex + 4]
+                        )
+                        if disp is not None:
+                            dispSet.add(disp)
+                subtitleFileDescriptor["disposition_set"] = dispSet
 
-                        subtitleFileDescriptor = {}
+                subtitleFileDescriptors.append(subtitleFileDescriptor)
-                        subtitleFileDescriptor["path"] = subtitleFilePath
-                        subtitleFileDescriptor["index"] = int(sld_result.group(1))
-                        subtitleFileDescriptor["language"] = sld_result.group(2)
 
-                        dispSet = set()
+            if sld_result is not None:
-                        dispCaptGroups = sld_result.groups()
-                        numCaptGroups = len(dispCaptGroups)
-                        if numCaptGroups > 2:
-                            for groupIndex in range(numCaptGroups - 2):
-                                disp = TrackDisposition.fromIndicator(dispCaptGroups[groupIndex + 2])
-                                if disp is not None:
-                                    dispSet.add(disp)
-                        subtitleFileDescriptor["disposition_set"] = dispSet
 
-                        subtitleFileDescriptors.append(subtitleFileDescriptor)
+                subtitleFilePath = os.path.join(searchDirectory, subtitleFilename)
+
+                subtitleFileDescriptor = {}
+                subtitleFileDescriptor["path"] = subtitleFilePath
+                subtitleFileDescriptor["index"] = int(sld_result.group(1))
+                subtitleFileDescriptor["language"] = sld_result.group(2)
+
+                dispSet = set()
+                dispCaptGroups = sld_result.groups()
+                numCaptGroups = len(dispCaptGroups)
+                if numCaptGroups > 2:
+                    for groupIndex in range(numCaptGroups - 2):
+                        disp = TrackDisposition.fromIndicator(
+                            dispCaptGroups[groupIndex + 2]
+                        )
+                        if disp is not None:
+                            dispSet.add(disp)
+                subtitleFileDescriptor["disposition_set"] = dispSet
+
+                subtitleFileDescriptors.append(subtitleFileDescriptor)
+
+        if strict:
+            discoveredTrackIndices = [
+                descriptor['index'] for descriptor in subtitleFileDescriptors
+            ]
+            duplicateTrackIndices = sorted(
+                {
+                    trackIndex
+                    for trackIndex in discoveredTrackIndices
+                    if discoveredTrackIndices.count(trackIndex) > 1
+                }
+            )
+            if duplicateTrackIndices:
+                duplicateDescription = ', '.join(
+                    f"#{index}" for index in duplicateTrackIndices
+                )
+                raise ValueError(
+                    "Multiple external subtitle files refer to subtitle track(s) "
+                    + duplicateDescription
+                    + "."
+                )
+
+            unexpectedTrackIndices = sorted(
+                set(discoveredTrackIndices) - expectedSubtitleTrackIndices
+            )
+            if unexpectedTrackIndices:
+                unexpectedDescription = ', '.join(
+                    f"#{index}" for index in unexpectedTrackIndices
+                )
+                expectedDescription = ', '.join(
+                    f"#{index}" for index in sorted(expectedSubtitleTrackIndices)
+                ) or 'none'
+                raise ValueError(
+                    "External subtitle track index pattern does not match the media "
+                    + f"subtitle tracks: found {unexpectedDescription}; "
+                    + f"expected a subset of {expectedDescription}."
+                )
 
 
         self.__logger.debug(f"searchSubtitleFiles(): Available subtitle files {subtitleFileDescriptors}")
@@ -508,12 +694,19 @@ class MediaDescriptor:
         season: int = -1,
         episode: int = -1,
         preserve_dispositions: bool = False,
+        extension: str = SUBTITLE_FILE_EXTENSION,
+        strict: bool = False,
     ):
         
         # click.echo(f"Season: {season} Episode: {episode}")
         self.__logger.debug(f"importSubtitles(): Season: {season} Episode: {episode}")
 
-        availableFileSubtitleDescriptors = self.searchSubtitleFiles(searchDirectory, prefix)
+        availableFileSubtitleDescriptors = self.searchSubtitleFiles(
+            searchDirectory,
+            prefix,
+            extension=extension,
+            strict=strict,
+        )
         
         self.__logger.debug(f"importSubtitles(): availableFileSubtitleDescriptors: {availableFileSubtitleDescriptors}")
 
@@ -526,7 +719,8 @@ class MediaDescriptor:
                 [
                     d
                     for d in availableFileSubtitleDescriptors
-                    if ((season == -1 and episode == -1)
+                    if (strict
+                        or (season == -1 and episode == -1)
                         or (
                             d.get("season") == int(season)
                             and d.get("episode") == int(episode)
@@ -540,6 +734,7 @@ class MediaDescriptor:
 
         self.__logger.debug(f"importSubtitles(): matchingSubtitleFileDescriptors: {matchingSubtitleFileDescriptors}")
 
+        importedTrackIndices = []
         for msfd in matchingSubtitleFileDescriptors:
             matchingSubtitleTrackDescriptor = [s for s in subtitleTracks if s.getIndex() == msfd["index"]]
             if matchingSubtitleTrackDescriptor:
@@ -553,6 +748,19 @@ class MediaDescriptor:
                 matchingTrack.getTags()["language"] = msfd["language"]
                 if msfd["disposition_set"] and not preserve_dispositions:
                     matchingTrack.setDispositionSet(msfd["disposition_set"])
+                importedTrackIndices.append(matchingTrack.getIndex())
+
+        expectedTrackIndices = sorted(
+            subtitleTrack.getIndex() for subtitleTrack in subtitleTracks
+        )
+        importedTrackIndices = sorted(set(importedTrackIndices))
+        return {
+            "candidate_count": len(availableFileSubtitleDescriptors),
+            "imported_track_indices": importedTrackIndices,
+            "missing_track_indices": sorted(
+                set(expectedTrackIndices) - set(importedTrackIndices)
+            ),
+        }
 
 
     def getConfiguration(self, label: str = ''):

src/ffx/media_descriptor_change_set.py

@@ -56,8 +56,24 @@ class MediaDescriptorChangeSet():
                                     and 'ignore' in metadataConfiguration['streams'].keys() else [])
 
 
-        self.__targetTrackDescriptors = targetMediaDescriptor.getTrackDescriptors() if targetMediaDescriptor is not None else []
+        self.__targetTrackDescriptors = (
-        self.__sourceTrackDescriptors = sourceMediaDescriptor.getTrackDescriptors() if sourceMediaDescriptor is not None else []
+            [
+                trackDescriptor
+                for trackDescriptor in targetMediaDescriptor.getTrackDescriptors()
+                if trackDescriptor.getType() != TrackType.ATTACHMENT
+            ]
+            if targetMediaDescriptor is not None
+            else []
+        )
+        self.__sourceTrackDescriptors = (
+            [
+                trackDescriptor
+                for trackDescriptor in sourceMediaDescriptor.getTrackDescriptors()
+                if trackDescriptor.getType() != TrackType.ATTACHMENT
+            ]
+            if sourceMediaDescriptor is not None
+            else []
+        )
         self.__targetTrackDescriptorsByIndex = {
             trackDescriptor.getIndex(): trackDescriptor
             for trackDescriptor in self.__targetTrackDescriptors

src/ffx/media_workflow_screen_base.py

@@ -6,6 +6,7 @@ from textual.screen import Screen
 from textual.widgets import DataTable
 from textual.widgets._data_table import CellDoesNotExist
 
+from ffx.attachment_format import AttachmentFormat
 from ffx.audio_layout import AudioLayout
 from ffx.file_properties import FileProperties
 from ffx.helper import DIFF_ADDED_KEY, DIFF_CHANGED_KEY, DIFF_REMOVED_KEY
@@ -127,9 +128,17 @@ class MediaWorkflowScreenBase(Screen):
 
     def _track_codec_cell_value(self, trackDescriptor: TrackDescriptor) -> str:
         if trackDescriptor.getType() == TrackType.ATTACHMENT:
-            return " "
+            attachmentFormat = trackDescriptor.getAttachmentFormat()
+            if attachmentFormat == AttachmentFormat.UNKNOWN:
+                return attachmentFormat.identifier()
+            return attachmentFormat.label()
         return trackDescriptor.getFormatDescriptor().label()
 
+    def _track_language_cell_value(self, trackDescriptor: TrackDescriptor) -> str:
+        if trackDescriptor.getType() == TrackType.ATTACHMENT:
+            return " "
+        return trackDescriptor.getLanguage().label()
+
     def _track_disposition_cell_value(
         self,
         trackDescriptor: TrackDescriptor,
@@ -157,10 +166,9 @@ class MediaWorkflowScreenBase(Screen):
             self._baselineMediaDescriptor = probedMediaDescriptor
             self._sourceMediaDescriptor = probedMediaDescriptor
             self._currentPattern = self._mediaFileProperties.getPattern()
-            self._targetMediaDescriptor = (
+            self._targetMediaDescriptor = self._resolve_target_media_descriptor(
-                self._currentPattern.getMediaDescriptor(self.context)
+                self._currentPattern,
-                if self._currentPattern is not None
+                self._sourceMediaDescriptor,
-                else None
             )
 
         self.rebuildChangeSet()
@@ -196,6 +204,25 @@ class MediaWorkflowScreenBase(Screen):
     def getTrackEditSourceDescriptor(self) -> TrackDescriptor | None:
         return self.getSelectedTrackDescriptor()
 
+    def _resolve_target_media_descriptor(self, currentPattern, sourceMediaDescriptor):
+        if currentPattern is None:
+            return None
+
+        targetMediaDescriptor = currentPattern.getMediaDescriptor(self.context)
+        styledAssDetector = getattr(
+            sourceMediaDescriptor,
+            "hasStyledAssSubtitlesWithFontAttachments",
+            None,
+        )
+        if callable(styledAssDetector) and styledAssDetector():
+            targetMediaDescriptor = targetMediaDescriptor.withSourceAttachmentTracks(
+                sourceMediaDescriptor,
+                AttachmentFormat.TTF,
+                context=self.context,
+            )
+
+        return targetMediaDescriptor
+
     def updateMediaTags(self):
         displayedMediaDescriptor = self.getDisplayedMediaDescriptor()
         self._sourceMediaTagRowData = populate_tag_table(
@@ -244,7 +271,7 @@ class MediaWorkflowScreenBase(Screen):
                 if trackType == TrackType.AUDIO
                 and audioLayout != AudioLayout.LAYOUT_UNDEFINED
                 else " ",
-                trackDescriptor.getLanguage().label(),
+                self._track_language_cell_value(trackDescriptor),
                 trackTitle,
                 self._track_disposition_cell_value(
                     trackDescriptor,

src/ffx/model/pattern.py

@@ -7,6 +7,7 @@ from .show import Base, Show
 
 from ffx.media_descriptor import MediaDescriptor
 from ffx.show_descriptor import ShowDescriptor
+from ffx.track_type import TrackType
 
 
 class Pattern(Base):
@@ -74,11 +75,17 @@ class Pattern(Base):
 
         # Set ordered subindices
         subIndexCounter = {}
+        outputIndex = 0
         for track in self.tracks:
             trackType = track.getType()
+            if trackType == TrackType.ATTACHMENT or track.isDropped():
+                continue
             if not trackType in subIndexCounter.keys():
                 subIndexCounter[trackType] = 0
-            kwargs[MediaDescriptor.TRACK_DESCRIPTOR_LIST_KEY].append(track.getDescriptor(context, subIndex = subIndexCounter[trackType]))
+            trackDescriptor = track.getDescriptor(context, subIndex = subIndexCounter[trackType])
+            trackDescriptor.setIndex(outputIndex)
+            kwargs[MediaDescriptor.TRACK_DESCRIPTOR_LIST_KEY].append(trackDescriptor)
             subIndexCounter[trackType] += 1
+            outputIndex += 1
 
         return MediaDescriptor(**kwargs)

src/ffx/model/track.py

@@ -36,6 +36,7 @@ class Track(Base):
 
     index = Column(Integer)
     source_index = Column(Integer)
+    dropped = Column(Integer, default=0)
 
     # v1.x
     pattern_id = Column(Integer, ForeignKey('patterns.id', ondelete="CASCADE"))
@@ -181,6 +182,9 @@ class Track(Base):
     def getSourceIndex(self):
         return int(self.source_index) if self.source_index is not None else -1
 
+    def isDropped(self) -> bool:
+        return bool(self.dropped)
+
     def getLanguage(self):
         tags = {t.key:t.value for t in self.track_tags}
         return IsoLanguage.findThreeLetter(tags['language']) if 'language' in tags.keys() else IsoLanguage.UNDEFINED
@@ -221,6 +225,7 @@ class Track(Base):
 
         kwargs[TrackDescriptor.INDEX_KEY] = self.getIndex()
         kwargs[TrackDescriptor.SOURCE_INDEX_KEY] = self.getSourceIndex()
+        kwargs[TrackDescriptor.DROPPED_KEY] = self.isDropped()
 
         if subIndex > -1:
             kwargs[TrackDescriptor.SUB_INDEX_KEY] = subIndex

src/ffx/pattern_controller.py

@@ -8,6 +8,7 @@ from ffx.model.track import Track
 from ffx.model.track_tag import TrackTag
 from ffx.track_descriptor import TrackDescriptor
 from ffx.track_disposition import TrackDisposition
+from ffx.track_type import TrackType
 
 
 class DuplicatePatternMatchError(click.ClickException):
@@ -18,6 +19,21 @@ class InvalidPatternSchemaError(click.ClickException):
     pass
 
 
+class InvalidPatternCaptureGroupError(click.ClickException):
+    def __init__(self, pattern_id: int, pattern_expression: str):
+        self.pattern_id = int(pattern_id)
+        self.pattern_expression = str(pattern_expression)
+        pattern_label = (
+            f"Pattern #{self.pattern_id}"
+            if self.pattern_id >= 0
+            else "Pattern"
+        )
+        super().__init__(
+            f"{pattern_label} must contain at least one capture group "
+            f"for the season/episode indicator: {self.pattern_expression!r}"
+        )
+
+
 class PatternController:
     _compiled_regex_cache: dict[str, re.Pattern] = {}
 
@@ -65,6 +81,13 @@ class PatternController:
             cls._compiled_regex_cache[expression_text] = compiled
         return compiled
 
+    @classmethod
+    def _validate_pattern_capture_groups(cls, pattern_id: int, expression: str):
+        compiled = cls._compile_pattern_expression(pattern_id, expression)
+        if compiled.groups < 1:
+            raise InvalidPatternCaptureGroupError(pattern_id, expression)
+        return compiled
+
     def _coerce_pattern_fields(self, patternObj):
         return {
             "show_id": int(patternObj["show_id"]),
@@ -86,22 +109,38 @@ class PatternController:
             )
 
         normalized_descriptors = []
+        filtered_attachments = False
         for trackDescriptor in trackDescriptors:
             if type(trackDescriptor) is not TrackDescriptor:
                 raise TypeError(
                     "PatternController: All track descriptors are required to be of type TrackDescriptor"
                 )
-            normalized_descriptors.append(trackDescriptor)
+            if trackDescriptor.getType() == TrackType.ATTACHMENT:
+                filtered_attachments = True
+                continue
+            normalized_descriptors.append(trackDescriptor.clone())
 
         if not normalized_descriptors:
             raise InvalidPatternSchemaError(
                 "Patterns must define at least one track before they can be stored."
             )
 
+        if not any(
+            not descriptor.isDropped()
+            for descriptor in normalized_descriptors
+        ):
+            raise InvalidPatternSchemaError(
+                "Patterns must define at least one non-dropped track before they can be stored."
+            )
+
         normalized_descriptors = sorted(
             normalized_descriptors, key=lambda descriptor: descriptor.getIndex()
         )
 
+        if filtered_attachments:
+            for index, descriptor in enumerate(normalized_descriptors):
+                descriptor.setIndex(index)
+
         index_set = {descriptor.getIndex() for descriptor in normalized_descriptors}
         expected_indexes = set(range(len(normalized_descriptors)))
         if index_set != expected_indexes:
@@ -137,6 +176,7 @@ class PatternController:
             codec_name=str(trackDescriptor.getFormatDescriptor().identifier()),
             index=int(trackDescriptor.getIndex()),
             source_index=int(trackDescriptor.getSourceIndex()),
+            dropped=1 if trackDescriptor.isDropped() else 0,
             disposition_flags=int(
                 TrackDisposition.toFlags(trackDescriptor.getDispositionSet())
             ),
@@ -170,10 +210,19 @@ class PatternController:
             pattern.tracks.append(self._build_track_row(trackDescriptor))
 
     def _validate_persisted_pattern(self, pattern: Pattern):
-        if not pattern.tracks:
+        persisted_tracks = [
+            track
+            for track in pattern.tracks
+            if track.getType() != TrackType.ATTACHMENT
+        ]
+        if not persisted_tracks:
             raise InvalidPatternSchemaError(
                 f"Pattern #{pattern.getId()} ({pattern.getPattern()!r}) is invalid because it has no tracks."
             )
+        if not any(not track.isDropped() for track in persisted_tracks):
+            raise InvalidPatternSchemaError(
+                f"Pattern #{pattern.getId()} ({pattern.getPattern()!r}) is invalid because it has no non-dropped tracks."
+            )
 
     def savePatternSchema(
         self,
@@ -185,6 +234,10 @@ class PatternController:
         fields = self._coerce_pattern_fields(patternObj)
         normalized_tracks = self._normalize_track_descriptors(trackDescriptors)
         normalized_tags = self._coerce_media_tags(mediaTags)
+        self._validate_pattern_capture_groups(
+            patternId if patternId is not None else -1,
+            fields["pattern"],
+        )
         session = None
 
         try:
@@ -247,6 +300,7 @@ class PatternController:
     def updatePattern(self, patternId, patternObj):
 
         fields = self._coerce_pattern_fields(patternObj)
+        self._validate_pattern_capture_groups(patternId, fields["pattern"])
         session = None
 
         try:
@@ -382,6 +436,11 @@ class PatternController:
                 patternMatch = compiled.search(str(filename))
                 if patternMatch is None:
                     continue
+                if not patternMatch.groups():
+                    raise InvalidPatternCaptureGroupError(
+                        pattern.getId(),
+                        pattern.getPattern(),
+                    )
 
                 self._validate_persisted_pattern(pattern)
                 matches.append({"match": patternMatch, "pattern": pattern})

src/ffx/pattern_details_screen.py

@@ -2,14 +2,15 @@ import click, re
 from typing import List
 
 from textual import events
+from textual.css.query import NoMatches
 from textual.screen import Screen
 from textual.widgets import Header, Footer, Static, Button, Input, DataTable, TextArea
 from textual.containers import Grid
 
 from ffx.model.pattern import Pattern
+from ffx.pattern_controller import InvalidPatternCaptureGroupError
 
 from .track_details_screen import TrackDetailsScreen
-from .track_delete_screen import TrackDeleteScreen
 from .shifted_season_delete_screen import ShiftedSeasonDeleteScreen
 from .shifted_season_details_screen import ShiftedSeasonDetailsScreen
 
@@ -88,6 +89,9 @@ class PatternDetailsScreen(Screen):
     .three {
         column-span: 3;
     }
+    .two {
+        column-span: 2;
+    }
     
     .four {
         column-span: 4;
@@ -114,7 +118,7 @@ class PatternDetailsScreen(Screen):
     }
 
     .yellow {
-        tint: yellow 40%;
+        color: yellow;
     }
     """
 
@@ -151,6 +155,13 @@ class PatternDetailsScreen(Screen):
 
 
     def updateTracks(self):
+        selectedTrack = self.getSelectedTrackDescriptor()
+        selectedTrackIndex = (
+            self._track_row_index(selectedTrack)
+            if selectedTrack is not None
+            else None
+        )
+        selectedCursorColumn = getattr(self.tracksTable.cursor_coordinate, "column", 0)
 
         self.tracksTable.clear()
         self.__trackRowData = {}
@@ -158,6 +169,7 @@ class PatternDetailsScreen(Screen):
         tracks = self.getCurrentTrackDescriptors()
 
         typeCounter = {}
+        restoredRowIndex = None
 
         td: TrackDescriptor
         for td in tracks:
@@ -182,13 +194,77 @@ class PatternDetailsScreen(Screen):
                         td.getTitle(),
                         t('Yes') if TrackDisposition.DEFAULT in dispoSet else t('No'),
                         t('Yes') if TrackDisposition.FORCED in dispoSet else t('No'),
+                        t('Yes') if td.isDropped() else t('No'),
                         td.getSourceIndex())
 
                 row_key = self.tracksTable.add_row(*map(str, row))
                 self.__trackRowData[row_key] = td
+                if (
+                    selectedTrack is not None
+                    and self._descriptor_refs_same_track(td, selectedTrack)
+                ):
+                    restoredRowIndex = len(self.__trackRowData) - 1
 
                 typeCounter[trackType] += 1
 
+        if restoredRowIndex is None and selectedTrackIndex is not None and self.__trackRowData:
+            restoredRowIndex = min(selectedTrackIndex, len(self.__trackRowData) - 1)
+
+        if restoredRowIndex is not None:
+            self.tracksTable.move_cursor(
+                row=restoredRowIndex,
+                column=selectedCursorColumn,
+                animate=False,
+                scroll=False,
+            )
+
+        self.updateTrackDropButtonState()
+
+    def _track_row_index(self, trackDescriptor: TrackDescriptor | None):
+        if trackDescriptor is None:
+            return None
+
+        for rowIndex, descriptor in enumerate(self.__trackRowData.values()):
+            if self._descriptor_refs_same_track(descriptor, trackDescriptor):
+                return rowIndex
+        return None
+
+    def _descriptor_refs_same_track(
+        self,
+        descriptor: TrackDescriptor,
+        otherDescriptor: TrackDescriptor,
+    ) -> bool:
+        if descriptor.getId() != -1 and otherDescriptor.getId() != -1:
+            return descriptor.getId() == otherDescriptor.getId()
+
+        return (
+            descriptor.getPatternId() == otherDescriptor.getPatternId()
+            and descriptor.getIndex() == otherDescriptor.getIndex()
+            and descriptor.getSubIndex() == otherDescriptor.getSubIndex()
+            and descriptor.getType() == otherDescriptor.getType()
+        )
+
+    def updateTrackDropButtonState(self):
+        try:
+            button = self.query_one("#button_toggle_track_drop", Button)
+        except (NoMatches, AttributeError):
+            return
+
+        selectedTrack = self.getSelectedTrackDescriptor()
+        button.disabled = selectedTrack is None
+        button.variant = (
+            "warning"
+            if selectedTrack is not None and selectedTrack.isDropped()
+            else "default"
+        )
+
+    def on_data_table_row_highlighted(
+        self,
+        event: DataTable.RowHighlighted,
+    ) -> None:
+        if event.data_table.id == "tracks_table":
+            self.updateTrackDropButtonState()
+
 
     def getCurrentTrackDescriptors(self) -> List[TrackDescriptor]:
         if self.__pattern is not None:
@@ -331,6 +407,7 @@ class PatternDetailsScreen(Screen):
 
         if not self.__showDescriptor is None:
             self.query_one("#showlabel", Static).update(f"{self.__showDescriptor.getId()} - {self.__showDescriptor.getName()} ({self.__showDescriptor.getYear()})")
+            self.updateShowQualityHint()
 
         if self.__pattern is not None:
 
@@ -350,6 +427,7 @@ class PatternDetailsScreen(Screen):
         if not hasattr(self, "tracksTable") or not hasattr(self, "tagsTable"):
             return
 
+        self.updateShowQualityHint()
         self.updateTags()
         self.updateTracks()
 
@@ -379,6 +457,7 @@ class PatternDetailsScreen(Screen):
         self.column_key_track_title = add_auto_table_column(self.tracksTable, t("Title"))
         self.column_key_track_default = add_auto_table_column(self.tracksTable, t("Default"))
         self.column_key_track_forced = add_auto_table_column(self.tracksTable, t("Forced"))
+        self.column_key_track_drop = add_auto_table_column(self.tracksTable, t("Drop"))
         self.column_key_track_source_index = add_auto_table_column(self.tracksTable, t("SrcIndex"))
 
         self.tracksTable.cursor_type = 'row'
@@ -415,7 +494,9 @@ class PatternDetailsScreen(Screen):
             # Row 4
             yield Static(t("Quality"))
             yield Input(type="integer", id="quality_input")
-            yield Static(' ', classes="five")
+            yield Static(" ")
+            yield Static("", id="show_quality_hint", classes="two yellow")
+            yield Static(' ', classes="two")
 
 
             # Row 5
@@ -474,7 +555,7 @@ class PatternDetailsScreen(Screen):
             yield Static(t("Streams"))
             yield Button(t("Add"), id="button_add_track")
             yield Button(t("Edit"), id="button_edit_track")
-            yield Button(t("Delete"), id="button_delete_track")
+            yield Button(t("Drop"), id="button_toggle_track_drop")
 
             yield Static(" ")
             yield Button(t("Up"), id="button_track_up")
@@ -495,7 +576,7 @@ class PatternDetailsScreen(Screen):
             yield Static(" ", classes="five")
 
             # Row 20
-            yield Static(" ", classes="seven")
+            yield Static(" ", id="messagestatic", classes="seven")
 
         yield build_screen_log_pane()
         yield Footer()
@@ -504,6 +585,23 @@ class PatternDetailsScreen(Screen):
     def getPatternFromInput(self):
         return str(self.query_one("#pattern_input", Input).value)
 
+    def getShowQualityHintText(self):
+        if self.__showDescriptor is None:
+            return ""
+
+        showQuality = int(self.__showDescriptor.getQuality() or 0)
+        if showQuality <= 0:
+            return ""
+
+        patternQuality = int(getattr(self.__pattern, "quality", 0) or 0)
+        if patternQuality > 0:
+            return ""
+
+        return f"{t('Show')}: {showQuality}"
+
+    def updateShowQualityHint(self):
+        self.query_one("#show_quality_hint", Static).update(self.getShowQualityHintText())
+
     def getQualityFromInput(self):
         try:
             return int(self.query_one("#quality_input", Input).value)
@@ -513,6 +611,12 @@ class PatternDetailsScreen(Screen):
     def getNotesFromInput(self):
         return str(self.query_one("#notes_textarea", TextArea).text)
 
+    def setMessage(self, message: str):
+        try:
+            self.query_one("#messagestatic", Static).update(str(message) or " ")
+        except (NoMatches, AttributeError):
+            pass
+
 
     def getSelectedTrackDescriptor(self):
 
@@ -560,25 +664,26 @@ class PatternDetailsScreen(Screen):
             patternDescriptor['quality'] = self.getQualityFromInput()
             patternDescriptor['notes'] = self.getNotesFromInput()
 
-            if self.__pattern is not None:
+            try:
+                if self.__pattern is not None:
 
-                if self.__pc.updatePattern(self.__pattern.getId(), patternDescriptor):
+                    if self.__pc.updatePattern(self.__pattern.getId(), patternDescriptor):
-                    self.dismiss(patternDescriptor)
+                        self.dismiss(patternDescriptor)
-                else:
+                    else:
-                    #TODO: Meldung
+                        self.setMessage(t("Unable to update pattern."))
-                    self.app.pop_screen()
 
-            else:
-                patternId = self.__pc.savePatternSchema(
-                    patternDescriptor,
-                    trackDescriptors=self.__draftTracks,
-                    mediaTags=self.__draftTags,
-                )
-                if patternId:
-                    self.dismiss(patternDescriptor)
                 else:
-                    #TODO: Meldung
+                    patternId = self.__pc.savePatternSchema(
-                    self.app.pop_screen()
+                        patternDescriptor,
+                        trackDescriptors=self.__draftTracks,
+                        mediaTags=self.__draftTags,
+                    )
+                    if patternId:
+                        self.dismiss(patternDescriptor)
+                    else:
+                        self.setMessage(t("Unable to save pattern."))
+            except InvalidPatternCaptureGroupError as ex:
+                self.setMessage(str(ex))
 
 
         if event.button.id == "cancel_button":
@@ -639,11 +744,8 @@ class PatternDetailsScreen(Screen):
                     ),
                     self.handle_edit_track,
                 )
-            if event.button.id == "button_delete_track":
+            if event.button.id == "button_toggle_track_drop":
-                self.app.push_screen(
+                self.toggleSelectedTrackDropped(selectedTrack)
-                    TrackDeleteScreen(trackDescriptor = selectedTrack),
-                    self.handle_delete_track,
-                )
 
 
         if event.button.id == "button_add_tag":
@@ -727,6 +829,27 @@ class PatternDetailsScreen(Screen):
 
         self.updateTracks()
 
+    def toggleSelectedTrackDropped(self, trackDescriptor: TrackDescriptor):
+        if trackDescriptor is None:
+            return
+
+        updatedTrack = trackDescriptor.clone(context=self.context)
+        updatedTrack.setDropped(not trackDescriptor.isDropped())
+
+        if self.__pattern is not None:
+            if not self.__tc.updateTrack(updatedTrack.getId(), updatedTrack):
+                raise click.ClickException("PatternDetailsScreen.toggleSelectedTrackDropped(): track update failed")
+        else:
+            for currentTrack in self.__draftTracks:
+                if (
+                    currentTrack.getIndex() == trackDescriptor.getIndex()
+                    and currentTrack.getSubIndex() == trackDescriptor.getSubIndex()
+                ):
+                    currentTrack.setDropped(updatedTrack.isDropped())
+                    break
+
+        self.updateTracks()
+
 
     def handle_delete_track(self, trackDescriptor : TrackDescriptor):
         if trackDescriptor is None:

src/ffx/track_controller.py

@@ -35,6 +35,8 @@ class TrackController():
 
 
     def addTrack(self, trackDescriptor : TrackDescriptor, patternId = None):
+        if trackDescriptor.getType() == TrackType.ATTACHMENT:
+            return False
 
         # option to override pattern id in case track descriptor has not set it
         patId = int(trackDescriptor.getPatternId() if patternId is None else patternId)
@@ -46,6 +48,7 @@ class TrackController():
                             codec_name = str(trackDescriptor.getFormatDescriptor().identifier()),
                             index = int(trackDescriptor.getIndex()),
                             source_index = int(trackDescriptor.getSourceIndex()),
+                            dropped = 1 if trackDescriptor.isDropped() else 0,
                             disposition_flags = int(TrackDisposition.toFlags(trackDescriptor.getDispositionSet())),
                             audio_layout = trackDescriptor.getAudioLayout().index())
 
@@ -72,6 +75,8 @@ class TrackController():
 
         if type(trackDescriptor) is not TrackDescriptor:
             raise TypeError('TrackController.updateTrack(): Argument trackDescriptor is required to be of type TrackDescriptor')
+        if trackDescriptor.getType() == TrackType.ATTACHMENT:
+            return False
 
         try:
             s = self.Session()
@@ -79,7 +84,21 @@ class TrackController():
 
             if track is not None:
 
+                patternId = int(track.pattern_id)
+                if trackDescriptor.isDropped() and not track.isDropped():
+                    activeSiblingCount = (
+                        s.query(Track)
+                        .filter(Track.pattern_id == patternId, Track.dropped == 0)
+                        .count()
+                    )
+                    if activeSiblingCount <= 1:
+                        raise click.ClickException(
+                            f"Cannot drop the last active track from pattern #{patternId}. Patterns must define at least one non-dropped track."
+                        )
+
                 track.index = int(trackDescriptor.getIndex())
+                track.source_index = int(trackDescriptor.getSourceIndex())
+                track.dropped = 1 if trackDescriptor.isDropped() else 0
 
                 track.track_type = int(trackDescriptor.getType().index())
                 track.codec_name = str(trackDescriptor.getFormatDescriptor().identifier())
@@ -251,6 +270,17 @@ class TrackController():
                         f"Cannot delete the last track from pattern #{patternId}. Patterns must define at least one track."
                     )
 
+                if not track.isDropped():
+                    activeSiblingTracks = [
+                        siblingTrack
+                        for siblingTrack in siblingTracks
+                        if not siblingTrack.isDropped()
+                    ]
+                    if len(activeSiblingTracks) <= 1:
+                        raise click.ClickException(
+                            f"Cannot delete the last active track from pattern #{patternId}. Patterns must define at least one non-dropped track."
+                        )
+
                 index = 0
                 for track in siblingTracks:
 

src/ffx/track_descriptor.py

@@ -21,6 +21,7 @@ class TrackDescriptor:
     SUB_INDEX_KEY = "sub_index"
     PATTERN_ID_KEY = "pattern_id"
     EXTERNAL_SOURCE_FILE_PATH_KEY = "external_source_file"
+    DROPPED_KEY = "dropped"
 
     DISPOSITION_SET_KEY = "disposition_set"
     TAGS_KEY = "tags"
@@ -77,6 +78,8 @@ class TrackDescriptor:
         else:
             self.__externalSourceFilePath = ''
 
+        self.__dropped = bool(kwargs.get(TrackDescriptor.DROPPED_KEY, False))
+
         if TrackDescriptor.INDEX_KEY in kwargs.keys():
             if type(kwargs[TrackDescriptor.INDEX_KEY]) is not int:
                 raise TypeError(
@@ -378,11 +381,18 @@ class TrackDescriptor:
     def getExternalSourceFilePath(self):
         return self.__externalSourceFilePath
 
+    def isDropped(self) -> bool:
+        return self.__dropped
+
+    def setDropped(self, dropped: bool):
+        self.__dropped = bool(dropped)
+
     def clone(self, context: dict | None = None):
         kwargs = {
             TrackDescriptor.ID_KEY: int(self.__trackId),
             TrackDescriptor.PATTERN_ID_KEY: int(self.__patternId),
             TrackDescriptor.EXTERNAL_SOURCE_FILE_PATH_KEY: str(self.__externalSourceFilePath),
+            TrackDescriptor.DROPPED_KEY: bool(self.__dropped),
             TrackDescriptor.INDEX_KEY: int(self.__index),
             TrackDescriptor.SOURCE_INDEX_KEY: int(self.__sourceIndex),
             TrackDescriptor.SUB_INDEX_KEY: int(self.__subIndex),

src/ffx/track_details_screen.py

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 import click
 
 from textual.screen import Screen
-from textual.widgets import Header, Footer, Static, Button, SelectionList, Select, DataTable, Input
+from textual.widgets import Header, Footer, Static, Button, SelectionList, Select, DataTable, Input, Checkbox
 from textual.containers import Grid
 from textual.widgets._data_table import CellDoesNotExist
 
@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ class TrackDetailsScreen(Screen):
 
     Grid {
         grid-size: 5 24;
-        grid-rows: 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 2 2 3 2 2 2 2 2 6 2 2 6 2 2 2;
+        grid-rows: 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 2 3 2 2 2 2 2 6 2 2 6 2 2 2;
         grid-columns: 18 1fr 1fr 1fr 4fr;
         height: 100%;
         width: 100%;
@@ -146,6 +146,7 @@ class TrackDetailsScreen(Screen):
             self.__audioLayout = AudioLayout.LAYOUT_UNDEFINED
             self.__index = index
             self.__subIndex = subIndex
+            self.__dropped = False
             self.__draftTrackTags = {}
             initial_language = IsoLanguage.UNDEFINED
             initial_title = ""
@@ -156,6 +157,7 @@ class TrackDetailsScreen(Screen):
             self.__audioLayout = trackDescriptor.getAudioLayout()
             self.__index = trackDescriptor.getIndex()
             self.__subIndex = trackDescriptor.getSubIndex()
+            self.__dropped = trackDescriptor.isDropped()
             self.__draftTrackTags = {
                 key: value
                 for key, value in trackDescriptor.getTags().items()
@@ -255,6 +257,8 @@ class TrackDetailsScreen(Screen):
 
         self.query_one("#audio_layout_select", Select).value = self.__audioLayout
 
+        self.query_one("#drop_checkbox", Checkbox).value = self.__dropped
+
         for disposition in TrackDisposition:
 
             dispositionIsSet = (
@@ -284,6 +288,8 @@ class TrackDetailsScreen(Screen):
             self.query_one("#type_select", Select).disabled = True
             self.query_one("#audio_layout_select", Select).disabled = True
 
+            self.query_one("#drop_checkbox", Checkbox).disabled = True
+
     def on_select_changed(self, event: Select.Changed) -> None:
         if event.select.id == "language_select":
             self._handle_language_selection_changed(event.value)
@@ -344,7 +350,9 @@ class TrackDetailsScreen(Screen):
             )
 
             # Row 8
-            yield Static(" ", classes="five")
+            yield Static(t("Drop"))
+
+            yield Checkbox(id="drop_checkbox", classes="four")
 
             # Row 9
             yield Static(" ", classes="five")
@@ -462,6 +470,9 @@ class TrackDetailsScreen(Screen):
             trackTags["title"] = title
 
         kwargs[TrackDescriptor.TAGS_KEY] = trackTags
+        kwargs[TrackDescriptor.DROPPED_KEY] = bool(
+            self.query_one("#drop_checkbox", Checkbox).value
+        )
 
         dispositionFlags = sum(
             [2 ** flag for flag in self.query_one("#dispositions_selection_list", SelectionList).selected]
@@ -504,6 +515,7 @@ class TrackDetailsScreen(Screen):
                 descriptor
                 for descriptor in siblingTrackList
                 if descriptor.getType() == trackDescriptor.getType()
+                and not descriptor.isDropped()
             ]
 
             numDefaultTracks = len(
@@ -527,10 +539,12 @@ class TrackDetailsScreen(Screen):
                 trackDescriptor.setSubIndex(int(self.__subIndex))
 
             if (
-                TrackDisposition.DEFAULT in trackDescriptor.getDispositionSet()
+                not trackDescriptor.isDropped()
+                and TrackDisposition.DEFAULT in trackDescriptor.getDispositionSet()
                 and numDefaultTracks
             ) or (
-                TrackDisposition.FORCED in trackDescriptor.getDispositionSet()
+                not trackDescriptor.isDropped()
+                and TrackDisposition.FORCED in trackDescriptor.getDispositionSet()
                 and numForcedTracks
             ):
 

tests/integration/pattern_management/test_cli_pattern_matching.py

@@ -66,7 +66,7 @@ class PatternManagementCliTests(unittest.TestCase):
                 [to_track_descriptor(track_descriptors[0])],
             )
             controller.savePatternSchema(
-                {"show_id": 2, "pattern": r"^dup_.*$"},
+                {"show_id": 2, "pattern": r"^dup_(s[0-9]+e[0-9]+).*$"},
                 [to_track_descriptor(track_descriptors[0])],
             )
         finally:

tests/integration/subtrack_mapping/test_cli_bundle.py

@@ -18,6 +18,7 @@ from tests.support.ffx_bundle import (
     write_vtt,
 )
 
+from ffx.attachment_format import AttachmentFormat
 from ffx.track_type import TrackType
 
 try:
@@ -143,6 +144,73 @@ class SubtrackMappingBundleTests(unittest.TestCase):
         self.assertIn("first embedded subtitle", extracted_subtitle)
         self.assertNotIn("second embedded subtitle", extracted_subtitle)
 
+    def test_pattern_dropped_track_is_omitted_like_deleted_track(self):
+        source_filename = "dropped_s01e01.mkv"
+        source_path = create_source_fixture(
+            self.workdir,
+            source_filename,
+            [
+                SourceTrackSpec(TrackType.VIDEO, identity="video-0"),
+                SourceTrackSpec(TrackType.AUDIO, identity="audio-1", language="eng"),
+                SourceTrackSpec(
+                    TrackType.SUBTITLE,
+                    identity="subtitle-2",
+                    language="eng",
+                    subtitle_lines=("kept subtitle payload",),
+                ),
+                SourceTrackSpec(
+                    TrackType.SUBTITLE,
+                    identity="subtitle-3",
+                    language="eng",
+                    subtitle_lines=("dropped subtitle payload",),
+                ),
+            ],
+        )
+
+        prepare_pattern_database(
+            self.database_path,
+            r"^dropped_(s[0-9]+e[0-9]+)\.mkv$",
+            [
+                PatternTrackSpec(index=0, source_index=0, track_type=TrackType.VIDEO),
+                PatternTrackSpec(index=1, source_index=1, track_type=TrackType.AUDIO),
+                PatternTrackSpec(index=2, source_index=2, track_type=TrackType.SUBTITLE),
+                PatternTrackSpec(
+                    index=3,
+                    source_index=3,
+                    track_type=TrackType.SUBTITLE,
+                    dropped=True,
+                ),
+            ],
+        )
+
+        completed = run_ffx_convert(
+            self.workdir,
+            self.home_dir,
+            self.database_path,
+            "--video-encoder",
+            "copy",
+            "--no-tmdb",
+            "--no-prompt",
+            "--no-signature",
+            str(source_path),
+        )
+        self.assertCompleted(completed)
+
+        output_path = expected_output_path(self.workdir, source_filename)
+        streams = ffprobe_json(output_path)["streams"]
+
+        self.assertEqual(
+            [stream["codec_type"] for stream in streams],
+            ["video", "audio", "subtitle"],
+        )
+        self.assertNotIn(
+            "subtitle-3",
+            [get_tag(stream, "THIS_IS") for stream in streams],
+        )
+        extracted_subtitle = extract_first_subtitle_text(self.workdir, output_path)
+        self.assertIn("kept subtitle payload", extracted_subtitle)
+        self.assertNotIn("dropped subtitle payload", extracted_subtitle)
+
     def test_cli_rearrange_streams_reorders_tracks_without_database_pattern(self):
         source_filename = "cli_s01e01.mkv"
         source_path = create_source_fixture(
@@ -280,6 +348,72 @@ class SubtrackMappingBundleTests(unittest.TestCase):
         self.assertIn("non-existent source track #99", error_output)
         self.assertFalse(expected_output_path(self.workdir, source_filename).exists())
 
+    def test_styled_ass_source_preserves_current_font_attachments_when_pattern_count_differs(self):
+        source_filename = "styled_ass_s01e01.mkv"
+        source_path = create_source_fixture(
+            self.workdir,
+            source_filename,
+            [
+                SourceTrackSpec(TrackType.VIDEO, identity="video-0"),
+                SourceTrackSpec(TrackType.AUDIO, identity="audio-1", language="eng"),
+                SourceTrackSpec(
+                    TrackType.SUBTITLE,
+                    identity="subtitle-2",
+                    language="eng",
+                    subtitle_lines=("styled subtitle payload",),
+                ),
+                SourceTrackSpec(TrackType.ATTACHMENT, attachment_name="current.ttf"),
+            ],
+            subtitle_encoder="ass",
+        )
+
+        prepare_pattern_database(
+            self.database_path,
+            r"^styled_ass_(s[0-9]+e[0-9]+)\.mkv$",
+            [
+                PatternTrackSpec(index=0, source_index=0, track_type=TrackType.VIDEO),
+                PatternTrackSpec(index=1, source_index=1, track_type=TrackType.AUDIO),
+                PatternTrackSpec(index=2, source_index=2, track_type=TrackType.SUBTITLE),
+                PatternTrackSpec(
+                    index=3,
+                    source_index=3,
+                    track_type=TrackType.ATTACHMENT,
+                    attachment_format=AttachmentFormat.TTF,
+                ),
+                PatternTrackSpec(
+                    index=4,
+                    source_index=4,
+                    track_type=TrackType.ATTACHMENT,
+                    attachment_format=AttachmentFormat.TTF,
+                ),
+            ],
+        )
+
+        completed = run_ffx_convert(
+            self.workdir,
+            self.home_dir,
+            self.database_path,
+            "--video-encoder",
+            "copy",
+            "--no-tmdb",
+            "--no-prompt",
+            "--no-signature",
+            str(source_path),
+        )
+        self.assertCompleted(completed)
+        self.assertIn("Styled ASS subtitles", completed.stdout)
+
+        output_path = expected_output_path(self.workdir, source_filename)
+        streams = ffprobe_json(output_path)["streams"]
+
+        self.assertEqual(
+            [stream["codec_type"] for stream in streams],
+            ["video", "audio", "subtitle", "attachment"],
+        )
+        self.assertEqual(streams[2]["codec_name"], "ass")
+        self.assertEqual(streams[3]["codec_name"], "ttf")
+        self.assertEqual(get_tag(streams[3], "filename"), "current.ttf")
+
     def test_external_subtitle_file_replaces_payload_and_overrides_metadata(self):
         source_filename = "substitute_s01e01.mkv"
         self.write_config(
@@ -354,6 +488,59 @@ class SubtrackMappingBundleTests(unittest.TestCase):
         self.assertIn("external subtitle payload", extracted_subtitle)
         self.assertNotIn("embedded subtitle payload", extracted_subtitle)
 
+    def test_subtitle_directory_without_prefix_uses_source_basename(self):
+        source_filename = "basename_substitute.mkv"
+        subtitle_directory = self.workdir / "sidecars"
+        subtitle_directory.mkdir()
+        source_path = create_source_fixture(
+            self.workdir,
+            source_filename,
+            [
+                SourceTrackSpec(TrackType.VIDEO, identity="video-0"),
+                SourceTrackSpec(TrackType.AUDIO, identity="audio-1", language="eng"),
+                SourceTrackSpec(
+                    TrackType.SUBTITLE,
+                    identity="embedded-subtitle",
+                    language="eng",
+                    subtitle_lines=("embedded subtitle payload",),
+                ),
+            ],
+        )
+        write_vtt(
+            subtitle_directory / "basename_substitute_2_deu_DEF.vtt",
+            ("external subtitle payload",),
+        )
+
+        completed = run_ffx_convert(
+            self.workdir,
+            self.home_dir,
+            self.database_path,
+            "--video-encoder",
+            "copy",
+            "--no-pattern",
+            "--no-tmdb",
+            "--no-prompt",
+            "--no-signature",
+            "--subtitle-directory",
+            str(subtitle_directory),
+            str(source_path),
+        )
+        self.assertCompleted(completed)
+        self.assertIn("matched subtitle tracks #2", completed.stdout)
+        self.assertIn("Substituting subtitle stream #2", completed.stdout)
+
+        output_path = expected_output_path(self.workdir, source_filename)
+        subtitle_stream = [
+            stream
+            for stream in ffprobe_json(output_path)["streams"]
+            if stream["codec_type"] == "subtitle"
+        ][0]
+        self.assertEqual("deu", get_tag(subtitle_stream, "language"))
+
+        extracted_subtitle = extract_first_subtitle_text(self.workdir, output_path)
+        self.assertIn("external subtitle payload", extracted_subtitle)
+        self.assertNotIn("embedded subtitle payload", extracted_subtitle)
+
     def test_subtitle_prefix_uses_configured_base_directory_when_directory_is_omitted(self):
         source_filename = "substitute_default_s01e01.mkv"
         subtitle_prefix = "substitute_default"

tests/integration/test_cli_unmux.py

@@ -35,7 +35,13 @@ if pytest is not None:
 SRC_ROOT = Path(__file__).resolve().parents[2] / "src"
 
 
-def run_ffx_unmux(workdir: Path, home_dir: Path, database_path: Path, *args: str) -> subprocess.CompletedProcess[str]:
+def run_ffx_unmux(
+    workdir: Path,
+    home_dir: Path,
+    database_path: Path,
+    *args: str,
+    input_text: str | None = None,
+) -> subprocess.CompletedProcess[str]:
     env = os.environ.copy()
     env["HOME"] = str(home_dir)
     existing_pythonpath = env.get("PYTHONPATH", "")
@@ -50,7 +56,14 @@ def run_ffx_unmux(workdir: Path, home_dir: Path, database_path: Path, *args: str
         "unmux",
         *args,
     ]
-    return subprocess.run(command, cwd=workdir, env=env, capture_output=True, text=True)
+    return subprocess.run(
+        command,
+        cwd=workdir,
+        env=env,
+        capture_output=True,
+        input=input_text,
+        text=True,
+    )
 
 
 class UnmuxCliTests(unittest.TestCase):
@@ -161,6 +174,7 @@ class UnmuxCliTests(unittest.TestCase):
             self.home_dir,
             self.database_path,
             "--subtitles-only",
+            "--yes",
             "--label",
             "dball",
             str(source_path),

tests/prepare.sh

@@ -0,0 +1,471 @@
+#!/usr/bin/env bash
+
+set -u
+
+SCRIPT_DIR="$(cd -- "$(dirname -- "${BASH_SOURCE[0]}")" && pwd)"
+ROOT_DIR="$(cd -- "${SCRIPT_DIR}/.." && pwd)"
+VENV_DIR="${FFX_TEST_VENV_DIR:-${ROOT_DIR}/.venv}"
+VENV_BIN_DIR="${VENV_DIR}/bin"
+VENV_PYTHON="${VENV_BIN_DIR}/python"
+VENV_PIP="${VENV_BIN_DIR}/pip"
+
+CHECK_ONLY=0
+READINESS_FAILURES=0
+INSTALL_FAILURES=0
+
+MISSING_REQUIRED_SYSTEM=()
+
+COLOR_RESET=""
+COLOR_GREEN=""
+COLOR_YELLOW=""
+COLOR_RED=""
+
+if [ -t 1 ]; then
+    COLOR_RESET="$(printf '\033[0m')"
+    COLOR_GREEN="$(printf '\033[32m')"
+    COLOR_YELLOW="$(printf '\033[33m')"
+    COLOR_RED="$(printf '\033[31m')"
+fi
+
+usage() {
+    cat <<EOF
+Usage: $(basename "$0") [--check] [--help]
+
+Prepare the repo-local FFX test environment at:
+  ${VENV_DIR}
+
+Actions:
+  - verify or install required system commands for tests
+  - create or reuse the repo-local test virtualenv
+  - install this repository into the venv with Python test and docs extras
+
+Options:
+  --check  Report readiness only. Do not create, install, or modify.
+  --help   Show this help text.
+
+Environment overrides:
+  FFX_TEST_VENV_DIR  Override the test virtualenv path. Defaults to ${ROOT_DIR}/.venv.
+
+Notes:
+  - This script prepares a project-local test environment, not the persistent user bundle.
+  - The persistent bundle setup remains owned by tools/setup.sh.
+EOF
+}
+
+status_ok() {
+    printf '%sok%s' "${COLOR_GREEN}" "${COLOR_RESET}"
+}
+
+status_warn() {
+    printf '%swarn%s' "${COLOR_YELLOW}" "${COLOR_RESET}"
+}
+
+status_fail() {
+    printf '%sfailed%s' "${COLOR_RED}" "${COLOR_RESET}"
+}
+
+report_component() {
+    local level="$1"
+    local label="$2"
+    local detail="$3"
+    local rendered_status=""
+
+    case "${level}" in
+        ok)
+            rendered_status="$(status_ok)"
+            ;;
+        warn)
+            rendered_status="$(status_warn)"
+            ;;
+        *)
+            rendered_status="$(status_fail)"
+            ;;
+    esac
+
+    printf '[%s] %s%s\n' "${rendered_status}" "${label}" "${detail:+: $detail}"
+}
+
+command_exists() {
+    command -v "$1" >/dev/null 2>&1
+}
+
+check_python_venv_support() {
+    python3 -m venv --help >/dev/null 2>&1
+}
+
+check_system_command() {
+    command_exists "$1"
+}
+
+check_venv_python() {
+    [ -x "${VENV_PYTHON}" ]
+}
+
+check_venv_pip() {
+    check_venv_python && "${VENV_PIP}" --version >/dev/null 2>&1
+}
+
+check_venv_ffx() {
+    check_venv_python && "${VENV_PYTHON}" -m ffx version >/dev/null 2>&1
+}
+
+check_venv_pytest() {
+    check_venv_python && "${VENV_PYTHON}" -m pytest --version >/dev/null 2>&1
+}
+
+check_venv_sphinx() {
+    check_venv_python && "${VENV_BIN_DIR}/sphinx-build" --version >/dev/null 2>&1
+}
+
+check_venv_docs_packages() {
+    check_venv_python && "${VENV_PYTHON}" - <<'PY' >/dev/null 2>&1
+import esbonio
+import sphinx
+import sphinx_rtd_theme
+PY
+}
+
+check_editable_install() {
+    check_venv_python && FFX_REPO_ROOT="${ROOT_DIR}" "${VENV_PYTHON}" - <<'PY' >/dev/null 2>&1
+from __future__ import annotations
+
+import os
+from pathlib import Path
+import ffx
+
+repo_root = Path(os.environ["FFX_REPO_ROOT"]).resolve()
+package_path = Path(ffx.__file__).resolve()
+
+raise SystemExit(0 if repo_root in package_path.parents else 1)
+PY
+}
+
+check_python_environment_ready() {
+    check_venv_python &&
+        check_venv_pip &&
+        check_venv_pytest &&
+        check_venv_sphinx &&
+        check_venv_docs_packages &&
+        check_venv_ffx &&
+        check_editable_install
+}
+
+command_detail() {
+    command -v "$1" || printf "command '%s' not found" "$1"
+}
+
+python_venv_detail() {
+    if check_python_venv_support; then
+        printf 'python3 -m venv is available'
+    else
+        printf 'python3 venv support is unavailable'
+    fi
+}
+
+venv_python_detail() {
+    if check_venv_python; then
+        printf '%s' "${VENV_PYTHON}"
+    else
+        printf 'missing %s' "${VENV_PYTHON}"
+    fi
+}
+
+venv_pip_detail() {
+    if check_venv_pip; then
+        "${VENV_PIP}" --version
+    else
+        printf 'missing pip in %s' "${VENV_DIR}"
+    fi
+}
+
+venv_ffx_detail() {
+    if check_venv_ffx; then
+        printf 'ffx import and CLI entry are available'
+    else
+        printf 'ffx is not installed in %s' "${VENV_DIR}"
+    fi
+}
+
+venv_pytest_detail() {
+    if check_venv_pytest; then
+        "${VENV_PYTHON}" -m pytest --version 2>/dev/null | head -n 1
+    else
+        printf 'pytest is not installed in %s' "${VENV_DIR}"
+    fi
+}
+
+venv_sphinx_detail() {
+    if check_venv_sphinx; then
+        "${VENV_BIN_DIR}/sphinx-build" --version 2>&1
+    else
+        printf 'sphinx-build is not installed in %s' "${VENV_DIR}"
+    fi
+}
+
+venv_docs_packages_detail() {
+    if check_venv_docs_packages; then
+        printf 'Sphinx, Read the Docs theme, and Esbonio packages are importable'
+    else
+        printf 'one or more docs packages are missing in %s' "${VENV_DIR}"
+    fi
+}
+
+editable_install_detail() {
+    if check_editable_install; then
+        printf 'ffx resolves from %s' "${ROOT_DIR}"
+    else
+        printf 'ffx does not resolve from the project source tree'
+    fi
+}
+
+report_required_command() {
+    local label="$1"
+    local command_name="$2"
+
+    if check_system_command "${command_name}"; then
+        report_component ok "${label}" "$(command_detail "${command_name}")"
+    else
+        report_component failed "${label}" "$(command_detail "${command_name}")"
+        MISSING_REQUIRED_SYSTEM+=("${command_name}")
+        READINESS_FAILURES=$((READINESS_FAILURES + 1))
+    fi
+}
+
+print_system_status() {
+    MISSING_REQUIRED_SYSTEM=()
+
+    echo "System toolchain status:"
+    report_required_command "git" "git"
+    report_required_command "python3" "python3"
+
+    if check_system_command "python3" && check_python_venv_support; then
+        report_component ok "python3 venv" "$(python_venv_detail)"
+    else
+        report_component failed "python3 venv" "$(python_venv_detail)"
+        MISSING_REQUIRED_SYSTEM+=("python3-venv")
+        READINESS_FAILURES=$((READINESS_FAILURES + 1))
+    fi
+
+    report_required_command "ffmpeg" "ffmpeg"
+    report_required_command "ffprobe" "ffprobe"
+    report_required_command "cpulimit" "cpulimit"
+}
+
+print_python_status() {
+    echo "Repo test and docs virtualenv status:"
+
+    if check_venv_python; then
+        report_component ok "test virtualenv" "$(venv_python_detail)"
+    else
+        report_component failed "test virtualenv" "$(venv_python_detail)"
+        READINESS_FAILURES=$((READINESS_FAILURES + 1))
+    fi
+
+    if check_venv_pip; then
+        report_component ok "test pip" "$(venv_pip_detail)"
+    else
+        report_component failed "test pip" "$(venv_pip_detail)"
+        READINESS_FAILURES=$((READINESS_FAILURES + 1))
+    fi
+
+    if check_venv_pytest; then
+        report_component ok "test pytest" "$(venv_pytest_detail)"
+    else
+        report_component failed "test pytest" "$(venv_pytest_detail)"
+        READINESS_FAILURES=$((READINESS_FAILURES + 1))
+    fi
+
+    if check_venv_sphinx; then
+        report_component ok "docs sphinx" "$(venv_sphinx_detail)"
+    else
+        report_component failed "docs sphinx" "$(venv_sphinx_detail)"
+        READINESS_FAILURES=$((READINESS_FAILURES + 1))
+    fi
+
+    if check_venv_docs_packages; then
+        report_component ok "docs packages" "$(venv_docs_packages_detail)"
+    else
+        report_component failed "docs packages" "$(venv_docs_packages_detail)"
+        READINESS_FAILURES=$((READINESS_FAILURES + 1))
+    fi
+
+    if check_venv_ffx; then
+        report_component ok "test ffx" "$(venv_ffx_detail)"
+    else
+        report_component failed "test ffx" "$(venv_ffx_detail)"
+        READINESS_FAILURES=$((READINESS_FAILURES + 1))
+    fi
+
+    if check_editable_install; then
+        report_component ok "editable source" "$(editable_install_detail)"
+    else
+        report_component failed "editable source" "$(editable_install_detail)"
+        READINESS_FAILURES=$((READINESS_FAILURES + 1))
+    fi
+}
+
+print_status_report() {
+    READINESS_FAILURES=0
+
+    print_system_status
+    echo
+    print_python_status
+}
+
+detect_package_manager() {
+    if command_exists apt-get; then
+        printf 'apt-get\n'
+        return 0
+    fi
+    if command_exists pacman; then
+        printf 'pacman\n'
+        return 0
+    fi
+    return 1
+}
+
+run_root_command() {
+    if [ "${EUID}" -eq 0 ]; then
+        "$@"
+    elif command_exists sudo; then
+        sudo -n "$@"
+    else
+        return 1
+    fi
+}
+
+install_system_requirements() {
+    local package_manager
+
+    if [ "${#MISSING_REQUIRED_SYSTEM[@]}" -eq 0 ]; then
+        return 0
+    fi
+
+    if ! package_manager="$(detect_package_manager)"; then
+        printf 'No supported package manager found for automatic system preparation.\n' >&2
+        INSTALL_FAILURES=$((INSTALL_FAILURES + 1))
+        return 1
+    fi
+
+    case "${package_manager}" in
+        apt-get)
+            printf 'Installing required system dependencies via apt-get...\n'
+            if ! run_root_command apt-get update; then
+                printf 'apt-get update failed or requires interactive sudo.\n' >&2
+                INSTALL_FAILURES=$((INSTALL_FAILURES + 1))
+                return 1
+            fi
+            if ! run_root_command apt-get install -y git python3 python3-venv ffmpeg cpulimit; then
+                printf 'apt-get install failed or requires interactive sudo.\n' >&2
+                INSTALL_FAILURES=$((INSTALL_FAILURES + 1))
+                return 1
+            fi
+            ;;
+        pacman)
+            printf 'Installing required system dependencies via pacman...\n'
+            if ! run_root_command pacman -Sy --noconfirm git python ffmpeg cpulimit; then
+                printf 'pacman install failed or requires interactive sudo.\n' >&2
+                INSTALL_FAILURES=$((INSTALL_FAILURES + 1))
+                return 1
+            fi
+            ;;
+    esac
+
+    return 0
+}
+
+ensure_test_venv() {
+    if ! check_venv_python; then
+        printf 'Creating repo test virtualenv at %s...\n' "${VENV_DIR}"
+        if ! python3 -m venv "${VENV_DIR}"; then
+            printf 'Failed to create test virtualenv at %s.\n' "${VENV_DIR}" >&2
+            INSTALL_FAILURES=$((INSTALL_FAILURES + 1))
+            return 1
+        fi
+    fi
+
+    if ! check_venv_pip; then
+        printf 'Missing pip in %s.\n' "${VENV_DIR}" >&2
+        INSTALL_FAILURES=$((INSTALL_FAILURES + 1))
+        return 1
+    fi
+
+    printf 'Installing FFX package with test and docs extras into %s...\n' "${VENV_DIR}"
+    if ! (
+        cd "${ROOT_DIR}" &&
+        "${VENV_PIP}" install --editable '.[test,docs]'
+    ); then
+        printf 'Failed to install FFX package with test and docs extras into %s.\n' "${VENV_DIR}" >&2
+        INSTALL_FAILURES=$((INSTALL_FAILURES + 1))
+        return 1
+    fi
+
+    return 0
+}
+
+parse_args() {
+    while [ "$#" -gt 0 ]; do
+        case "$1" in
+            --check)
+                CHECK_ONLY=1
+                ;;
+            --help|-h)
+                usage
+                exit 0
+                ;;
+            *)
+                printf 'Unknown option: %s\n\n' "$1" >&2
+                usage >&2
+                exit 2
+                ;;
+        esac
+        shift
+    done
+}
+
+main() {
+    parse_args "$@"
+
+    print_status_report
+
+    if [ "${CHECK_ONLY}" -eq 0 ]; then
+        if [ "${#MISSING_REQUIRED_SYSTEM[@]}" -gt 0 ]; then
+            echo
+            install_system_requirements
+        fi
+
+        if check_python_environment_ready; then
+            echo
+            report_component ok "Python package install" "repo test and docs virtualenv is already ready"
+        elif check_system_command "python3" && check_python_venv_support; then
+            echo
+            ensure_test_venv
+        fi
+
+        echo
+        print_status_report
+    fi
+
+    echo
+    if [ "${INSTALL_FAILURES}" -gt 0 ]; then
+        echo "One or more test preparation steps failed; see the status checks above." >&2
+        exit 1
+    fi
+
+    if [ "${READINESS_FAILURES}" -gt 0 ]; then
+        if [ "${CHECK_ONLY}" -eq 1 ]; then
+            echo "The FFX test and docs environment is incomplete." >&2
+        else
+            echo "Required test or docs components are still missing after preparation." >&2
+        fi
+        exit 1
+    fi
+
+    if [ "${CHECK_ONLY}" -eq 1 ]; then
+        echo "The FFX test and docs environment is ready."
+    else
+        echo "The FFX test and docs environment is prepared."
+    fi
+}
+
+main "$@"

tests/support/ffx_bundle.py

@@ -18,6 +18,7 @@ if str(SRC_ROOT) not in sys.path:
     sys.path.insert(0, str(SRC_ROOT))
 
 
+from ffx.attachment_format import AttachmentFormat
 from ffx.audio_layout import AudioLayout
 from ffx.database import databaseContext
 from ffx.pattern_controller import PatternController
@@ -55,7 +56,9 @@ class PatternTrackSpec:
     track_type: TrackType
     tags: Mapping[str, str] = field(default_factory=dict)
     dispositions: tuple[TrackDisposition, ...] = ()
+    dropped: bool = False
     audio_layout: AudioLayout = AudioLayout.LAYOUT_STEREO
+    attachment_format: AttachmentFormat = AttachmentFormat.UNKNOWN
 
 
 def make_logger(name: str) -> logging.Logger:
@@ -296,9 +299,12 @@ def prepare_pattern_database(database_path: Path, filename_pattern: str, track_s
                 TrackDescriptor.TRACK_TYPE_KEY: track.track_type,
                 TrackDescriptor.TAGS_KEY: dict(track.tags),
                 TrackDescriptor.DISPOSITION_SET_KEY: set(track.dispositions),
+                TrackDescriptor.DROPPED_KEY: track.dropped,
             }
             if track.track_type == TrackType.AUDIO:
                 kwargs[TrackDescriptor.AUDIO_LAYOUT_KEY] = track.audio_layout
+            if track.track_type == TrackType.ATTACHMENT:
+                kwargs[TrackDescriptor.ATTACHMENT_FORMAT_KEY] = track.attachment_format
             track_descriptors.append(TrackDescriptor(**kwargs))
 
         pattern_id = PatternController(context).savePatternSchema(

tests/unit/test_cli_convert_diagnostics.py

@@ -202,7 +202,7 @@ class ConvertDiagnosticCliTests(unittest.TestCase):
 
         self.assertEqual(0, result.exit_code, result.output)
         self.assertIn(
-            "All files converted with no ffmpeg findings requiring review.",
+            "All files converted with no issues.",
             result.output,
         )
 

tests/unit/test_cli_subtitle_directory.py

@@ -6,7 +6,9 @@ from pathlib import Path
 import sys
 import tempfile
 import unittest
+from unittest.mock import patch
 
+import click
 from click.testing import CliRunner
 
 
@@ -17,6 +19,10 @@ if str(SRC_ROOT) not in sys.path:
 
 
 from ffx import cli  # noqa: E402
+from ffx.logging_utils import get_ffx_logger  # noqa: E402
+from ffx.media_descriptor import MediaDescriptor  # noqa: E402
+from ffx.track_descriptor import TrackDescriptor  # noqa: E402
+from ffx.track_type import TrackType  # noqa: E402
 
 
 class SubtitleDirectoryCliTests(unittest.TestCase):
@@ -48,6 +54,35 @@ class SubtitleDirectoryCliTests(unittest.TestCase):
             env={**os.environ, "HOME": str(self.home_dir)},
         )
 
+    def make_subtitle_descriptor(self, indices=(2, 3, 4)) -> MediaDescriptor:
+        return MediaDescriptor(
+            context={"logger": get_ffx_logger()},
+            track_descriptors=[
+                TrackDescriptor(
+                    index=index,
+                    source_index=index,
+                    sub_index=subIndex,
+                    track_type=TrackType.SUBTITLE,
+                )
+                for subIndex, index in enumerate(indices)
+            ],
+        )
+
+    def make_import_context(
+        self,
+        subtitleDirectory: Path,
+        noPrompt: bool,
+        yes: bool = False,
+    ) -> dict:
+        return {
+            "subtitle_match_source_basename": True,
+            "subtitle_directory": str(subtitleDirectory),
+            "subtitle_prefix": "",
+            "subtitle_extension": "vtt",
+            "no_prompt": noPrompt,
+            "yes": yes,
+        }
+
     def test_subtitle_prefix_without_directory_or_default_fails(self):
         result = self.invoke_convert("--subtitle-prefix", "dball")
 
@@ -79,6 +114,153 @@ class SubtitleDirectoryCliTests(unittest.TestCase):
 
         self.assertEqual(0, result.exit_code, result.output)
 
+    def test_explicit_directory_without_prefix_enables_basename_matching(self):
+        explicitSubtitleDirectory = self.home_dir / "manual-subtitles"
+        explicitSubtitleDirectory.mkdir(parents=True, exist_ok=True)
+
+        enabled, directory, prefix, matchBasename = cli.resolveSubtitleImportOptions(
+            {},
+            str(explicitSubtitleDirectory),
+            "",
+        )
+
+        self.assertTrue(enabled)
+        self.assertEqual(str(explicitSubtitleDirectory), directory)
+        self.assertEqual("", prefix)
+        self.assertTrue(matchBasename)
+
+    def test_subtitle_extension_accepts_optional_leading_dot(self):
+        self.assertEqual("mkv", cli.normalizeSubtitleExtension(None, None, "mkv"))
+        self.assertEqual("mkv", cli.normalizeSubtitleExtension(None, None, ".mkv"))
+
+    def test_subtitle_extension_rejects_multiple_leading_dots(self):
+        with self.assertRaises(click.BadParameter):
+            cli.normalizeSubtitleExtension(None, None, "..mkv")
+
+    def test_complete_basename_set_does_not_prompt(self):
+        subtitleDirectory = self.home_dir / "complete-subtitles"
+        subtitleDirectory.mkdir()
+        for basename in (
+            "A2_t01_2_deu_DEF",
+            "A2_t01_3_eng",
+            "A2_t01_4_eng",
+        ):
+            (subtitleDirectory / f"{basename}.vtt").write_text(
+                "WEBVTT\n\n",
+                encoding="utf-8",
+            )
+        descriptor = self.make_subtitle_descriptor()
+        context = self.make_import_context(subtitleDirectory, noPrompt=True)
+
+        with patch("ffx.cli.click.confirm") as mockedConfirm:
+            result = cli.importExternalSubtitles(
+                context,
+                descriptor,
+                "A2_t01",
+                -1,
+                -1,
+            )
+
+        self.assertEqual([], result["missing_track_indices"])
+        mockedConfirm.assert_not_called()
+
+    def test_incomplete_basename_set_fails_with_no_prompt(self):
+        descriptor = self.make_subtitle_descriptor()
+        subtitleDirectory = self.home_dir / "partial-subtitles"
+        subtitleDirectory.mkdir()
+        (subtitleDirectory / "episode_2_deu.vtt").write_text(
+            "WEBVTT\n\n",
+            encoding="utf-8",
+        )
+        context = self.make_import_context(subtitleDirectory, noPrompt=True)
+
+        with patch("ffx.cli.click.confirm") as mockedConfirm:
+            with self.assertRaisesRegex(click.ClickException, "--no-prompt is set"):
+                cli.importExternalSubtitles(
+                    context,
+                    descriptor,
+                    "episode",
+                    -1,
+                    -1,
+                )
+
+        mockedConfirm.assert_not_called()
+
+    def test_incomplete_basename_set_can_be_confirmed(self):
+        descriptor = self.make_subtitle_descriptor()
+        subtitleDirectory = self.home_dir / "partial-subtitles"
+        subtitleDirectory.mkdir()
+        (subtitleDirectory / "episode_2_deu.vtt").write_text(
+            "WEBVTT\n\n",
+            encoding="utf-8",
+        )
+        context = self.make_import_context(subtitleDirectory, noPrompt=False)
+
+        with patch("ffx.cli.click.confirm", return_value=True) as mockedConfirm:
+            result = cli.importExternalSubtitles(
+                context,
+                descriptor,
+                "episode",
+                -1,
+                -1,
+            )
+
+        self.assertEqual([3, 4], result["missing_track_indices"])
+        mockedConfirm.assert_called_once()
+
+    def test_incomplete_basename_set_with_yes_does_not_prompt(self):
+        descriptor = self.make_subtitle_descriptor()
+        subtitleDirectory = self.home_dir / "partial-subtitles"
+        subtitleDirectory.mkdir()
+        (subtitleDirectory / "episode_2_deu.vtt").write_text(
+            "WEBVTT\n\n",
+            encoding="utf-8",
+        )
+        context = self.make_import_context(
+            subtitleDirectory,
+            noPrompt=False,
+            yes=True,
+        )
+
+        with patch("ffx.cli.click.confirm") as mockedConfirm:
+            result = cli.importExternalSubtitles(
+                context,
+                descriptor,
+                "episode",
+                -1,
+                -1,
+            )
+
+        self.assertEqual([2], result["imported_track_indices"])
+        self.assertEqual([3, 4], result["missing_track_indices"])
+        mockedConfirm.assert_not_called()
+
+    def test_yes_takes_precedence_over_no_prompt_for_incomplete_set(self):
+        descriptor = self.make_subtitle_descriptor()
+        subtitleDirectory = self.home_dir / "partial-subtitles"
+        subtitleDirectory.mkdir()
+        (subtitleDirectory / "episode_2_deu.vtt").write_text(
+            "WEBVTT\n\n",
+            encoding="utf-8",
+        )
+        context = self.make_import_context(
+            subtitleDirectory,
+            noPrompt=True,
+            yes=True,
+        )
+
+        with patch("ffx.cli.click.confirm") as mockedConfirm:
+            result = cli.importExternalSubtitles(
+                context,
+                descriptor,
+                "episode",
+                -1,
+                -1,
+            )
+
+        self.assertEqual([3, 4], result["missing_track_indices"])
+        mockedConfirm.assert_not_called()
+
 
 if __name__ == "__main__":
     unittest.main()

tests/unit/test_cli_unmux_output_directory.py

@@ -4,6 +4,7 @@ from pathlib import Path
 import sys
 import tempfile
 import unittest
+from unittest.mock import patch
 
 import click
 
@@ -42,7 +43,7 @@ class UnmuxOutputDirectoryTests(unittest.TestCase):
         self.assertEqual(str(Path(tempdir) / "subtitles" / "dball"), resolved_output_directory)
         self.assertTrue(should_create)
 
-    def test_explicit_output_directory_keeps_existing_behavior(self):
+    def test_explicit_output_directory_requires_directory(self):
         with tempfile.TemporaryDirectory() as tempdir:
             context = {
                 "config": StaticConfig(str(Path(tempdir) / "subtitles")),
@@ -57,7 +58,7 @@ class UnmuxOutputDirectoryTests(unittest.TestCase):
             )
 
         self.assertEqual(explicit_output_directory, resolved_output_directory)
-        self.assertFalse(should_create)
+        self.assertTrue(should_create)
 
     def test_subtitles_only_without_label_keeps_existing_behavior(self):
         context = {
@@ -89,6 +90,110 @@ class UnmuxOutputDirectoryTests(unittest.TestCase):
 
         self.assertIn("subtitlesDirectory default", str(caught.exception))
 
+    def test_missing_output_directory_can_be_confirmed_and_created_with_parents(self):
+        with tempfile.TemporaryDirectory() as tempdir:
+            output_directory = Path(tempdir) / "missing" / "parents" / "manual"
+
+            with patch("ffx.cli.click.confirm", return_value=True) as mocked_confirm:
+                created = cli.ensureUnmuxOutputDirectory(
+                    {"dry_run": False},
+                    str(output_directory),
+                )
+
+            self.assertTrue(created)
+            self.assertTrue(output_directory.is_dir())
+            mocked_confirm.assert_called_once()
+
+    def test_tty_carriage_return_accepts_default_directory_creation(self):
+        with tempfile.TemporaryDirectory() as tempdir:
+            output_directory = Path(tempdir) / "missing" / "manual"
+
+            with patch("ffx.cli.sys.stdin.isatty", return_value=True), patch(
+                "ffx.cli.click.getchar",
+                return_value="\r",
+            ) as mocked_getchar, patch("ffx.cli.click.confirm") as mocked_confirm:
+                created = cli.ensureUnmuxOutputDirectory(
+                    {"dry_run": False},
+                    str(output_directory),
+                )
+
+            self.assertTrue(created)
+            self.assertTrue(output_directory.is_dir())
+            mocked_getchar.assert_called_once()
+            mocked_confirm.assert_not_called()
+
+    def test_yes_creates_missing_output_directory_without_prompt(self):
+        with tempfile.TemporaryDirectory() as tempdir:
+            output_directory = Path(tempdir) / "missing" / "parents" / "manual"
+
+            with patch("ffx.cli.click.confirm") as mocked_confirm:
+                created = cli.ensureUnmuxOutputDirectory(
+                    {"dry_run": False, "yes": True},
+                    str(output_directory),
+                )
+
+            self.assertTrue(created)
+            self.assertTrue(output_directory.is_dir())
+            mocked_confirm.assert_not_called()
+
+    def test_missing_output_directory_can_be_rejected(self):
+        with tempfile.TemporaryDirectory() as tempdir:
+            output_directory = Path(tempdir) / "missing" / "manual"
+
+            with patch("ffx.cli.click.confirm", return_value=False) as mocked_confirm:
+                with self.assertRaises(click.ClickException) as caught:
+                    cli.ensureUnmuxOutputDirectory(
+                        {"dry_run": False},
+                        str(output_directory),
+                    )
+
+            self.assertFalse(output_directory.exists())
+            self.assertIn("aborted by user", str(caught.exception))
+            mocked_confirm.assert_called_once()
+
+    def test_existing_output_directory_does_not_prompt(self):
+        with tempfile.TemporaryDirectory() as tempdir:
+            output_directory = Path(tempdir) / "manual"
+            output_directory.mkdir()
+
+            with patch("ffx.cli.click.confirm") as mocked_confirm:
+                created = cli.ensureUnmuxOutputDirectory(
+                    {"dry_run": False},
+                    str(output_directory),
+                )
+
+            self.assertFalse(created)
+            mocked_confirm.assert_not_called()
+
+    def test_existing_non_directory_output_path_fails_without_prompt(self):
+        with tempfile.TemporaryDirectory() as tempdir:
+            output_path = Path(tempdir) / "manual"
+            output_path.write_text("not a directory", encoding="utf-8")
+
+            with patch("ffx.cli.click.confirm") as mocked_confirm:
+                with self.assertRaises(click.ClickException) as caught:
+                    cli.ensureUnmuxOutputDirectory(
+                        {"dry_run": False},
+                        str(output_path),
+                    )
+
+            self.assertIn("not a directory", str(caught.exception))
+            mocked_confirm.assert_not_called()
+
+    def test_dry_run_does_not_prompt_or_create_missing_output_directory(self):
+        with tempfile.TemporaryDirectory() as tempdir:
+            output_directory = Path(tempdir) / "missing" / "manual"
+
+            with patch("ffx.cli.click.confirm") as mocked_confirm:
+                created = cli.ensureUnmuxOutputDirectory(
+                    {"dry_run": True},
+                    str(output_directory),
+                )
+
+            self.assertFalse(created)
+            self.assertFalse(output_directory.exists())
+            mocked_confirm.assert_not_called()
+
 
 if __name__ == "__main__":
     unittest.main()

tests/unit/test_database.py

@@ -149,6 +149,49 @@ class DatabaseContextTests(unittest.TestCase):
         )
         cursor.execute("DROP TABLE shifted_seasons_current")
 
+    def rewrite_tracks_table_without_dropped(self, cursor):
+        cursor.execute("ALTER TABLE tracks RENAME TO tracks_current")
+        cursor.execute(
+            """
+            CREATE TABLE tracks (
+                id INTEGER PRIMARY KEY AUTOINCREMENT,
+                track_type INTEGER,
+                "index" INTEGER,
+                source_index INTEGER,
+                pattern_id INTEGER,
+                disposition_flags INTEGER,
+                codec_name VARCHAR,
+                audio_layout INTEGER,
+                FOREIGN KEY(pattern_id) REFERENCES patterns(id) ON DELETE CASCADE
+            )
+            """
+        )
+        cursor.execute(
+            """
+            INSERT INTO tracks (
+                id,
+                track_type,
+                "index",
+                source_index,
+                pattern_id,
+                disposition_flags,
+                codec_name,
+                audio_layout
+            )
+            SELECT
+                id,
+                track_type,
+                "index",
+                source_index,
+                pattern_id,
+                disposition_flags,
+                codec_name,
+                audio_layout
+            FROM tracks_current
+            """
+        )
+        cursor.execute("DROP TABLE tracks_current")
+
     def test_database_context_bootstraps_new_database_with_current_version(self):
         with patch("ffx.database.Base.metadata.create_all", wraps=Base.metadata.create_all) as mocked_create_all:
             context = databaseContext(str(self.database_path))
@@ -321,6 +364,41 @@ class DatabaseContextTests(unittest.TestCase):
         mocked_confirm.assert_not_called()
         mocked_echo.assert_not_called()
 
+    def test_database_context_repairs_current_track_schema_without_version_bump(self):
+        context = databaseContext(str(self.database_path))
+        context["engine"].dispose()
+
+        connection = sqlite3.connect(self.database_path)
+        try:
+            cursor = connection.cursor()
+            cursor.execute("PRAGMA foreign_keys=OFF")
+            self.rewrite_tracks_table_without_dropped(cursor)
+            connection.commit()
+        finally:
+            connection.close()
+
+        with patch("ffx.database.click.confirm") as mocked_confirm, patch(
+            "ffx.database.click.echo"
+        ) as mocked_echo:
+            reopened_context = databaseContext(str(self.database_path))
+        try:
+            self.assertEqual(DATABASE_VERSION, getDatabaseVersion(reopened_context))
+
+            connection = sqlite3.connect(self.database_path)
+            try:
+                column_names = {
+                    row[1]
+                    for row in connection.execute("PRAGMA table_info(tracks)").fetchall()
+                }
+                self.assertIn("dropped", column_names)
+            finally:
+                connection.close()
+        finally:
+            reopened_context["engine"].dispose()
+
+        mocked_confirm.assert_not_called()
+        mocked_echo.assert_not_called()
+
 
 if __name__ == "__main__":
     unittest.main()

tests/unit/test_deinterlace_filter.py

@@ -0,0 +1,175 @@
+import unittest
+
+import click
+
+from ffx.cli import convert
+from ffx.filter.deinterlace_filter import DeinterlaceFilter
+from ffx.filter.filter import Filter
+
+
+class DeinterlaceFilterTest(unittest.TestCase):
+
+    def setUp(self):
+        Filter.filterChain.clear()
+
+    def tearDown(self):
+        Filter.filterChain.clear()
+
+    def getPayload(self, mode=DeinterlaceFilter.DEFAULT_MODE):
+        deinterlaceFilter = DeinterlaceFilter(mode=mode)
+        payload, = deinterlaceFilter.getYield()
+        return payload
+
+    def test_default_mode_yields_only_bwdif(self):
+        payload = self.getPayload()
+
+        self.assertEqual(['bwdif=mode=1'], payload['tokens'])
+
+    def test_up_down_mode_yields_lanczos_scales_after_bwdif(self):
+        payload = self.getPayload('up_down')
+
+        self.assertEqual(
+            [
+                'bwdif=mode=1',
+                'scale=iw*2:ih*2:flags=lanczos',
+                'scale=iw/2:ih/2:flags=lanczos',
+            ],
+            payload['tokens'],
+        )
+
+    def test_temp_mode_yields_hqdn3d_after_bwdif(self):
+        payload = self.getPayload('temp')
+
+        self.assertEqual(
+            ['bwdif=mode=1', 'hqdn3d=1.5:1.5:3:3'],
+            payload['tokens'],
+        )
+
+    def test_up_down_temp_mode_yields_combined_filters_after_bwdif(self):
+        payload = self.getPayload('up_down_temp')
+
+        self.assertEqual(
+            [
+                'bwdif=mode=1',
+                'scale=iw*2:ih*2:flags=lanczos',
+                'scale=iw/2:ih/2:flags=lanczos',
+                'hqdn3d=1.5:1.5:3:3',
+            ],
+            payload['tokens'],
+        )
+
+    def test_explicit_scale_factors_and_filter_order_are_preserved(self):
+        payload = self.getPayload('up4_temp3366_down4')
+
+        self.assertEqual(
+            [
+                'bwdif=mode=1',
+                'scale=iw*4:ih*4:flags=lanczos',
+                'hqdn3d=1.5:1.5:3:3',
+                'scale=iw/4:ih/4:flags=lanczos',
+            ],
+            payload['tokens'],
+        )
+
+    def test_temporal_digits_are_divided_by_two(self):
+        payload = self.getPayload('temp0044_up2_down2')
+
+        self.assertEqual(
+            [
+                'bwdif=mode=1',
+                'hqdn3d=0:0:2:2',
+                'scale=iw*2:ih*2:flags=lanczos',
+                'scale=iw/2:ih/2:flags=lanczos',
+            ],
+            payload['tokens'],
+        )
+
+    def test_temporal_parameters_accept_hexadecimal_digits(self):
+        lowerPayload = self.getPayload('temp00ff')
+        mixedPayload = self.getPayload('tempFf33')
+
+        self.assertEqual(
+            ['bwdif=mode=1', 'hqdn3d=0:0:7.5:7.5'],
+            lowerPayload['tokens'],
+        )
+        self.assertEqual(
+            ['bwdif=mode=1', 'hqdn3d=7.5:7.5:1.5:1.5'],
+            mixedPayload['tokens'],
+        )
+
+    def test_scale_factors_accept_boundaries_from_two_to_eight(self):
+        payload = self.getPayload('up8_down2')
+
+        self.assertEqual(
+            [
+                'bwdif=mode=1',
+                'scale=iw*8:ih*8:flags=lanczos',
+                'scale=iw/2:ih/2:flags=lanczos',
+            ],
+            payload['tokens'],
+        )
+
+    def test_each_component_uses_its_default_when_parameters_are_omitted(self):
+        payload = self.getPayload('up_temp_down')
+
+        self.assertEqual(
+            [
+                'bwdif=mode=1',
+                'scale=iw*2:ih*2:flags=lanczos',
+                'hqdn3d=1.5:1.5:3:3',
+                'scale=iw/2:ih/2:flags=lanczos',
+            ],
+            payload['tokens'],
+        )
+
+    def test_unknown_mode_is_rejected(self):
+        with self.assertRaisesRegex(
+            ValueError,
+            "Unknown deinterlace component: 'other'",
+        ):
+            DeinterlaceFilter(mode='other')
+
+    def test_invalid_parameters_are_rejected(self):
+        invalidModes = ('up1', 'down9', 'temp123', 'temp00gg', 'up__down')
+
+        for mode in invalidModes:
+            with self.subTest(mode=mode), self.assertRaises(ValueError):
+                DeinterlaceFilter(mode=mode)
+
+    def test_cli_accepts_named_modes_and_preserves_bare_flag_behavior(self):
+        upDownContext = convert.make_context(
+            'convert',
+            ['--deinterlace', 'up_down'],
+        )
+        tempContext = convert.make_context(
+            'convert',
+            ['--deinterlace', 'temp'],
+        )
+        combinedContext = convert.make_context(
+            'convert',
+            ['--deinterlace', 'up_down_temp'],
+        )
+        complexContext = convert.make_context(
+            'convert',
+            ['--deinterlace', 'up4_temp3366_down4'],
+        )
+        bareFlagContext = convert.make_context('convert', ['--deinterlace'])
+        omittedContext = convert.make_context('convert', [])
+
+        self.assertEqual('up_down', upDownContext.params['deinterlace'])
+        self.assertEqual('temp', tempContext.params['deinterlace'])
+        self.assertEqual('up_down_temp', combinedContext.params['deinterlace'])
+        self.assertEqual(
+            'up4_temp3366_down4',
+            complexContext.params['deinterlace'],
+        )
+        self.assertEqual('default', bareFlagContext.params['deinterlace'])
+        self.assertEqual('none', omittedContext.params['deinterlace'])
+
+    def test_cli_rejects_an_invalid_specification(self):
+        with self.assertRaises(click.BadParameter):
+            convert.make_context('convert', ['--deinterlace', 'temp123'])
+
+
+if __name__ == '__main__':
+    unittest.main()

tests/unit/test_ffmpeg_diagnostics.py

@@ -126,6 +126,9 @@ class FfmpegDiagnosticsTests(unittest.TestCase):
             ["ffmpeg", "-y", "-i", "input.avi", "output.mkv"],
         )
 
+        self.assertFalse(
+            monitor.handle_stderr_line("[mp3float @ 0x1] invalid new backstep -1")
+        )
         self.assertFalse(monitor.handle_stderr_line("[mp3float @ 0x1] invalid block type"))
         self.assertFalse(
             monitor.handle_stderr_line(

tests/unit/test_ffx_controller.py

@@ -161,6 +161,55 @@ class FfxControllerTests(unittest.TestCase):
             any(token.startswith("ENCODING_PRESET=") for token in commands[1])
         )
 
+    def test_vp9_run_job_applies_identical_video_filters_to_both_passes(self):
+        context = self.make_context(VideoEncoder.VP9)
+        target_descriptor, source_descriptor = self.make_media_descriptors()
+        controller = FfxController(context, target_descriptor, source_descriptor)
+        commands = []
+
+        with (
+            patch.object(
+                controller,
+                "executeCommandSequence",
+                side_effect=lambda command: commands.append(command) or ("", "", 0),
+            ),
+            patch("ffx.ffx_controller.os.path.exists", return_value=False),
+        ):
+            controller.runJob(
+                "input.mkv",
+                "output.webm",
+                targetFormat="webm",
+                chainIteration=[
+                    {
+                        "identifier": "quality",
+                        "parameters": {"quality": 27},
+                    },
+                    {
+                        "identifier": "nlmeans",
+                        "parameters": {},
+                        "tokens": ["nlmeans=s=2.8"],
+                    },
+                    {
+                        "identifier": "bwdif",
+                        "parameters": {},
+                        "tokens": ["bwdif=mode=1"],
+                    },
+                ],
+                cropArguments={
+                    "output_width": 704,
+                    "output_height": 576,
+                    "x_offset": 8,
+                    "y_offset": 0,
+                },
+            )
+
+        self.assertEqual(2, len(commands))
+        expectedFilterChain = (
+            "crop=704:576:8:0, nlmeans=s=2.8, bwdif=mode=1"
+        )
+        self.assert_token_pair(commands[0], "-vf", expectedFilterChain)
+        self.assert_token_pair(commands[1], "-vf", expectedFilterChain)
+
     def test_av1_run_job_emits_file_level_quality_and_preset_metadata(self):
         context = self.make_context(VideoEncoder.AV1)
         target_descriptor, source_descriptor = self.make_media_descriptors()

tests/unit/test_media_descriptor_change_set.py

@@ -13,6 +13,7 @@ if str(SRC_ROOT) not in sys.path:
 
 from ffx.media_descriptor import MediaDescriptor  # noqa: E402
 from ffx.media_descriptor_change_set import MediaDescriptorChangeSet  # noqa: E402
+from ffx.attachment_format import AttachmentFormat  # noqa: E402
 from ffx.track_descriptor import TrackDescriptor  # noqa: E402
 from ffx.track_type import TrackType  # noqa: E402
 from ffx.i18n import set_current_language  # noqa: E402
@@ -436,6 +437,47 @@ class MediaDescriptorChangeSetTests(unittest.TestCase):
         self.assertNotIn("creation_time=", metadata_tokens)
         self.assertNotIn("BPS=", metadata_tokens)
 
+    def test_attachment_tracks_are_ignored_for_pattern_comparison(self):
+        context = {
+            "logger": get_ffx_logger(),
+            "config": StaticConfig({}),
+        }
+
+        source_track = TrackDescriptor(
+            index=0,
+            source_index=0,
+            sub_index=0,
+            track_type=TrackType.ATTACHMENT,
+            attachment_format=AttachmentFormat.TTF,
+            tags={"filename": "current.ttf", "mimetype": "font/ttf"},
+        )
+        target_track = TrackDescriptor(
+            index=0,
+            source_index=0,
+            sub_index=0,
+            track_type=TrackType.ATTACHMENT,
+            attachment_format=AttachmentFormat.TTF,
+            tags={"filename": "stored.ttf", "mimetype": "font/ttf"},
+        )
+        stale_target_track = TrackDescriptor(
+            index=1,
+            source_index=1,
+            sub_index=1,
+            track_type=TrackType.ATTACHMENT,
+            attachment_format=AttachmentFormat.TTF,
+            tags={"filename": "missing.ttf", "mimetype": "font/ttf"},
+        )
+
+        change_set = MediaDescriptorChangeSet(
+            context,
+            MediaDescriptor(track_descriptors=[target_track, stale_target_track]),
+            MediaDescriptor(track_descriptors=[source_track]),
+        )
+
+        self.assertEqual({}, change_set.getChangeSetObj())
+        self.assertEqual([], change_set.generateMetadataTokens())
+        self.assertEqual([], change_set.generateDispositionTokens())
+
     def test_normalization_can_be_disabled_per_context(self):
         context = {
             "logger": get_ffx_logger(),

tests/unit/test_media_descriptor_import_subtitles.py

@@ -20,18 +20,32 @@ from ffx.track_type import TrackType  # noqa: E402
 
 
 class MediaDescriptorImportSubtitlesTests(unittest.TestCase):
-    def make_descriptor(self) -> MediaDescriptor:
+    COMPLETE_SIDECAR_NAMES = (
+        "A2_t01_2_deu_DEF",
+        "A2_t01_3_eng",
+        "A2_t01_4_eng",
+    )
+
+    def write_complete_sidecar_set(self, directory: str, extension: str) -> None:
+        for basename in self.COMPLETE_SIDECAR_NAMES:
+            (Path(directory) / f"{basename}.{extension}").write_text(
+                "WEBVTT\n\n",
+                encoding="utf-8",
+            )
+
+    def make_descriptor(self, indices=(3,)) -> MediaDescriptor:
         return MediaDescriptor(
             context={"logger": get_ffx_logger()},
             track_descriptors=[
                 TrackDescriptor(
-                    index=3,
+                    index=index,
-                    source_index=3,
+                    source_index=index,
-                    sub_index=0,
+                    sub_index=subIndex,
                     track_type=TrackType.SUBTITLE,
                     tags={"language": "eng", "title": "DB Subtitle"},
                     disposition_set={TrackDisposition.DEFAULT},
                 )
+                for subIndex, index in enumerate(indices)
             ],
         )
 
@@ -74,6 +88,114 @@ class MediaDescriptorImportSubtitlesTests(unittest.TestCase):
         self.assertEqual("deu", track.getTags()["language"])
         self.assertEqual({TrackDisposition.FORCED}, track.getDispositionSet())
 
+    def test_strict_basename_import_recognizes_vtt_asset_set(self):
+        descriptor = self.make_descriptor(indices=(2, 3, 4))
+
+        with tempfile.TemporaryDirectory() as tmpdir:
+            self.write_complete_sidecar_set(tmpdir, "vtt")
+            result = descriptor.importSubtitles(
+                tmpdir,
+                "A2_t01",
+                strict=True,
+            )
+
+        self.assertEqual(3, result["candidate_count"])
+        self.assertEqual([2, 3, 4], result["imported_track_indices"])
+        self.assertEqual([], result["missing_track_indices"])
+        self.assertEqual(
+            [
+                "A2_t01_2_deu_DEF.vtt",
+                "A2_t01_3_eng.vtt",
+                "A2_t01_4_eng.vtt",
+            ],
+            [
+                Path(track.getExternalSourceFilePath()).name
+                for track in descriptor.getSubtitleTracks()
+            ],
+        )
+
+    def test_strict_basename_import_accepts_dotted_mkv_extension(self):
+        descriptor = self.make_descriptor(indices=(2, 3, 4))
+
+        with tempfile.TemporaryDirectory() as tmpdir:
+            self.write_complete_sidecar_set(tmpdir, "mkv")
+            result = descriptor.importSubtitles(
+                tmpdir,
+                "A2_t01",
+                extension=".mkv",
+                strict=True,
+            )
+
+        self.assertEqual(3, result["candidate_count"])
+        self.assertEqual([2, 3, 4], result["imported_track_indices"])
+        self.assertEqual([], result["missing_track_indices"])
+        self.assertTrue(
+            all(
+                track.getExternalSourceFilePath().endswith(".mkv")
+                for track in descriptor.getSubtitleTracks()
+            )
+        )
+
+    def test_strict_basename_import_reports_missing_tracks(self):
+        descriptor = self.make_descriptor(indices=(2, 3, 4))
+
+        with tempfile.TemporaryDirectory() as tmpdir:
+            sidecarPath = Path(tmpdir) / "episode_2_deu.vtt"
+            sidecarPath.write_text("WEBVTT\n\n", encoding="utf-8")
+
+            result = descriptor.importSubtitles(
+                tmpdir,
+                "episode",
+                strict=True,
+            )
+
+        self.assertEqual([2], result["imported_track_indices"])
+        self.assertEqual([3, 4], result["missing_track_indices"])
+
+    def test_strict_basename_import_rejects_too_many_files(self):
+        descriptor = self.make_descriptor(indices=(2,))
+
+        with tempfile.TemporaryDirectory() as tmpdir:
+            for filename in ("episode_2_deu.vtt", "episode_3_eng.vtt"):
+                (Path(tmpdir) / filename).write_text("WEBVTT\n\n", encoding="utf-8")
+
+            with self.assertRaisesRegex(ValueError, "2 matching .* for 1 subtitle tracks"):
+                descriptor.importSubtitles(tmpdir, "episode", strict=True)
+
+    def test_strict_basename_import_rejects_unknown_track_index(self):
+        descriptor = self.make_descriptor(indices=(2, 3, 4))
+
+        with tempfile.TemporaryDirectory() as tmpdir:
+            (Path(tmpdir) / "episode_9_eng.vtt").write_text(
+                "WEBVTT\n\n",
+                encoding="utf-8",
+            )
+
+            with self.assertRaisesRegex(ValueError, "track index pattern does not match"):
+                descriptor.importSubtitles(tmpdir, "episode", strict=True)
+
+    def test_strict_basename_import_rejects_malformed_filtered_filename(self):
+        descriptor = self.make_descriptor(indices=(2, 3, 4))
+
+        with tempfile.TemporaryDirectory() as tmpdir:
+            (Path(tmpdir) / "episode_s01e01_2_deu.vtt").write_text(
+                "WEBVTT\n\n",
+                encoding="utf-8",
+            )
+
+            with self.assertRaisesRegex(ValueError, "expected pattern"):
+                descriptor.importSubtitles(tmpdir, "episode", strict=True)
+
+    def test_strict_basename_import_rejects_duplicate_track_indices(self):
+        descriptor = self.make_descriptor(indices=(2, 3, 4))
+
+        with tempfile.TemporaryDirectory() as tmpdir:
+            for filename in ("episode_2_deu.vtt", "episode_2_eng.vtt"):
+                (Path(tmpdir) / filename).write_text("WEBVTT\n\n", encoding="utf-8")
+
+            with self.assertRaisesRegex(ValueError, "Multiple external subtitle files"):
+                descriptor.importSubtitles(tmpdir, "episode", strict=True)
+
 
 if __name__ == "__main__":
     unittest.main()

tests/unit/test_media_descriptor_mapping.py

@@ -0,0 +1,146 @@
+from __future__ import annotations
+
+from pathlib import Path
+import sys
+import unittest
+
+
+SRC_ROOT = Path(__file__).resolve().parents[2] / "src"
+
+if str(SRC_ROOT) not in sys.path:
+    sys.path.insert(0, str(SRC_ROOT))
+
+
+from ffx.attachment_format import AttachmentFormat  # noqa: E402
+from ffx.media_descriptor import MediaDescriptor  # noqa: E402
+from ffx.track_codec import TrackCodec  # noqa: E402
+from ffx.track_descriptor import TrackDescriptor  # noqa: E402
+from ffx.track_type import TrackType  # noqa: E402
+
+
+class MediaDescriptorMappingTests(unittest.TestCase):
+    def make_target_descriptor(self) -> MediaDescriptor:
+        return MediaDescriptor(
+            track_descriptors=[
+                TrackDescriptor(
+                    index=0,
+                    source_index=0,
+                    sub_index=0,
+                    track_type=TrackType.VIDEO,
+                    codec_name=TrackCodec.H264,
+                ),
+                TrackDescriptor(
+                    index=1,
+                    source_index=7,
+                    sub_index=0,
+                    track_type=TrackType.SUBTITLE,
+                    codec_name=TrackCodec.ASS,
+                ),
+                TrackDescriptor(
+                    index=2,
+                    source_index=8,
+                    sub_index=1,
+                    track_type=TrackType.SUBTITLE,
+                    codec_name=TrackCodec.ASS,
+                ),
+                TrackDescriptor(
+                    index=3,
+                    source_index=9,
+                    sub_index=0,
+                    track_type=TrackType.ATTACHMENT,
+                    attachment_format=AttachmentFormat.TTF,
+                ),
+            ]
+        )
+
+    def make_source_descriptor(self) -> MediaDescriptor:
+        return MediaDescriptor(
+            track_descriptors=[
+                TrackDescriptor(
+                    index=0,
+                    source_index=0,
+                    sub_index=0,
+                    track_type=TrackType.VIDEO,
+                    codec_name=TrackCodec.H264,
+                ),
+                TrackDescriptor(
+                    index=3,
+                    source_index=3,
+                    sub_index=0,
+                    track_type=TrackType.SUBTITLE,
+                    codec_name=TrackCodec.VOBSUB,
+                ),
+                TrackDescriptor(
+                    index=4,
+                    source_index=4,
+                    sub_index=1,
+                    track_type=TrackType.SUBTITLE,
+                    codec_name=TrackCodec.VOBSUB,
+                ),
+                TrackDescriptor(
+                    index=5,
+                    source_index=5,
+                    sub_index=2,
+                    track_type=TrackType.SUBTITLE,
+                    codec_name=TrackCodec.PGS,
+                ),
+                TrackDescriptor(
+                    index=6,
+                    source_index=6,
+                    sub_index=3,
+                    track_type=TrackType.SUBTITLE,
+                    codec_name=TrackCodec.PGS,
+                ),
+                TrackDescriptor(
+                    index=7,
+                    source_index=7,
+                    sub_index=4,
+                    track_type=TrackType.SUBTITLE,
+                    codec_name=TrackCodec.ASS,
+                ),
+                TrackDescriptor(
+                    index=8,
+                    source_index=8,
+                    sub_index=5,
+                    track_type=TrackType.SUBTITLE,
+                    codec_name=TrackCodec.ASS,
+                ),
+                TrackDescriptor(
+                    index=9,
+                    source_index=9,
+                    sub_index=0,
+                    track_type=TrackType.ATTACHMENT,
+                    attachment_format=AttachmentFormat.TTF,
+                ),
+            ]
+        )
+
+    def test_source_aware_mapping_uses_original_subtitle_and_attachment_indices(self):
+        tokens = self.make_target_descriptor().getInputMappingTokens(
+            sourceMediaDescriptor=self.make_source_descriptor()
+        )
+
+        self.assertEqual(
+            [
+                "-map",
+                "0:v:0",
+                "-map",
+                "0:s:4",
+                "-map",
+                "0:s:5",
+                "-map",
+                "0:9",
+            ],
+            tokens,
+        )
+
+    def test_video_only_mapping_does_not_map_font_attachments(self):
+        tokens = self.make_target_descriptor().getInputMappingTokens(
+            only_video=True
+        )
+
+        self.assertEqual(["-map", "0:v:0"], tokens)
+
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    unittest.main()

tests/unit/test_pattern_management.py

@@ -21,6 +21,7 @@ from ffx.file_properties import FileProperties  # noqa: E402
 from ffx.model.pattern import Pattern  # noqa: E402
 from ffx.pattern_controller import (  # noqa: E402
     DuplicatePatternMatchError,
+    InvalidPatternCaptureGroupError,
     InvalidPatternSchemaError,
     PatternController,
 )
@@ -65,6 +66,7 @@ def make_track_descriptor(
     track_type: TrackType = TrackType.VIDEO,
     title: str = "",
     dispositions: set[TrackDisposition] | None = None,
+    dropped: bool = False,
 ) -> TrackDescriptor:
     kwargs = {
         TrackDescriptor.INDEX_KEY: index,
@@ -72,6 +74,7 @@ def make_track_descriptor(
         TrackDescriptor.TRACK_TYPE_KEY: track_type,
         TrackDescriptor.TAGS_KEY: {"title": title} if title else {},
         TrackDescriptor.DISPOSITION_SET_KEY: dispositions or set(),
+        TrackDescriptor.DROPPED_KEY: dropped,
     }
     if track_type == TrackType.AUDIO:
         kwargs[TrackDescriptor.AUDIO_LAYOUT_KEY] = AudioLayout.LAYOUT_STEREO
@@ -142,7 +145,7 @@ class PatternManagementTests(unittest.TestCase):
 
     def test_match_filename_raises_for_duplicate_matches_in_same_show(self):
         self.save_pattern(1, r"^same_(s[0-9]+e[0-9]+)\.mkv$")
-        self.save_pattern(1, r"^same_.*$")
+        self.save_pattern(1, r"^same_(.*)$")
 
         with self.assertRaises(DuplicatePatternMatchError) as caught:
             self.pattern_controller.matchFilename("same_s01e01.mkv")
@@ -152,7 +155,7 @@ class PatternManagementTests(unittest.TestCase):
 
     def test_match_filename_raises_for_duplicate_matches_across_shows(self):
         self.save_pattern(1, r"^cross_(s[0-9]+e[0-9]+)\.mkv$")
-        self.save_pattern(2, r"^cross_.*$")
+        self.save_pattern(2, r"^cross_(.*)$")
 
         with self.assertRaises(DuplicatePatternMatchError) as caught:
             self.pattern_controller.matchFilename("cross_s01e01.mkv")
@@ -179,6 +182,48 @@ class PatternManagementTests(unittest.TestCase):
         match = self.pattern_controller.matchFilename("after_s01e01.mkv")
         self.assertEqual(pattern_id, match["pattern"].getId())
 
+    def test_save_pattern_schema_rejects_pattern_without_capture_group(self):
+        self.add_show(1, "No Capture Pattern Show")
+
+        with self.assertRaises(InvalidPatternCaptureGroupError) as caught:
+            self.pattern_controller.savePatternSchema(
+                {
+                    "show_id": 1,
+                    "pattern": r"^nocapture_s[0-9]+e[0-9]+\.mkv$",
+                },
+                trackDescriptors=[make_track_descriptor(0)],
+            )
+
+        self.assertIn("capture group", str(caught.exception))
+
+    def test_update_pattern_rejects_pattern_without_capture_group(self):
+        pattern_id = self.save_pattern(1, r"^valid_(s[0-9]+e[0-9]+)\.mkv$")
+
+        with self.assertRaises(InvalidPatternCaptureGroupError):
+            self.pattern_controller.updatePattern(
+                pattern_id,
+                {
+                    "show_id": 1,
+                    "pattern": r"^invalid_s[0-9]+e[0-9]+\.mkv$",
+                    "quality": 0,
+                    "notes": "",
+                },
+            )
+
+        match = self.pattern_controller.matchFilename("valid_s01e01.mkv")
+        self.assertEqual(pattern_id, match["pattern"].getId())
+
+    def test_match_filename_raises_specific_error_for_legacy_pattern_without_capture_group(self):
+        pattern_id = self.insert_trackless_pattern_row(
+            1,
+            r"^legacy_s[0-9]+e[0-9]+\.mkv$",
+        )
+
+        with self.assertRaises(InvalidPatternCaptureGroupError) as caught:
+            self.pattern_controller.matchFilename("legacy_s01e01.mkv")
+
+        self.assertEqual(pattern_id, caught.exception.pattern_id)
+
     def test_save_pattern_schema_rejects_zero_track_patterns(self):
         self.add_show(1, "Empty Pattern Show")
 
@@ -193,6 +238,77 @@ class PatternManagementTests(unittest.TestCase):
 
         self.assertIn("at least one track", str(caught.exception))
 
+    def test_save_pattern_schema_rejects_all_dropped_patterns(self):
+        self.add_show(1, "Dropped Pattern Show")
+
+        with self.assertRaises(InvalidPatternSchemaError) as caught:
+            self.pattern_controller.savePatternSchema(
+                {
+                    "show_id": 1,
+                    "pattern": r"^dropped_(s[0-9]+e[0-9]+)\.mkv$",
+                },
+                trackDescriptors=[make_track_descriptor(0, dropped=True)],
+            )
+
+        self.assertIn("non-dropped track", str(caught.exception))
+
+    def test_dropped_pattern_track_is_not_in_conversion_media_descriptor(self):
+        pattern_id = self.save_pattern(
+            1,
+            r"^active_(s[0-9]+e[0-9]+)\.mkv$",
+            tracks=[
+                make_track_descriptor(0, track_type=TrackType.VIDEO),
+                make_track_descriptor(1, track_type=TrackType.AUDIO, dropped=True),
+                make_track_descriptor(2, track_type=TrackType.SUBTITLE),
+            ],
+        )
+
+        Session = self.context["database"]["session"]
+        session = Session()
+        try:
+            pattern = session.query(Pattern).filter(Pattern.id == pattern_id).first()
+            media_descriptor = pattern.getMediaDescriptor(self.context)
+            tracks = media_descriptor.getTrackDescriptors()
+        finally:
+            session.close()
+
+        self.assertEqual(
+            [TrackType.VIDEO, TrackType.SUBTITLE],
+            [track.getType() for track in tracks],
+        )
+        self.assertEqual([0, 1], [track.getIndex() for track in tracks])
+        self.assertEqual([0, 2], [track.getSourceIndex() for track in tracks])
+
+    def test_save_pattern_schema_does_not_persist_attachment_tracks(self):
+        pattern_id = self.save_pattern(
+            1,
+            r"^noattachments_(s[0-9]+e[0-9]+)\.mkv$",
+            tracks=[
+                make_track_descriptor(0, track_type=TrackType.VIDEO),
+                make_track_descriptor(1, track_type=TrackType.ATTACHMENT),
+            ],
+        )
+
+        Session = self.context["database"]["session"]
+        session = Session()
+        try:
+            tracks = session.query(Pattern).filter(Pattern.id == pattern_id).first().tracks
+            self.assertEqual(1, len(tracks))
+            self.assertEqual(TrackType.VIDEO, tracks[0].getType())
+        finally:
+            session.close()
+
+    def test_track_controller_does_not_add_attachment_tracks_to_patterns(self):
+        pattern_id = self.save_pattern(1, r"^skipadd_(s[0-9]+e[0-9]+)\.mkv$")
+
+        added = self.track_controller.addTrack(
+            make_track_descriptor(1, track_type=TrackType.ATTACHMENT),
+            patternId=pattern_id,
+        )
+
+        self.assertFalse(added)
+        self.assertEqual(1, len(self.track_controller.findTracks(pattern_id)))
+
     def test_match_filename_rejects_existing_trackless_pattern_rows(self):
         self.insert_trackless_pattern_row(1, r"^invalid_(s[0-9]+e[0-9]+)\.mkv$")
 
@@ -203,7 +319,7 @@ class PatternManagementTests(unittest.TestCase):
 
     def test_file_properties_skips_pattern_matching_when_disabled(self):
         self.save_pattern(1, r"^nopattern_(s[0-9]+e[0-9]+)\.mkv$")
-        self.save_pattern(2, r"^nopattern_.*$")
+        self.save_pattern(2, r"^nopattern_(.*)$")
 
         no_pattern_context = dict(self.context)
         no_pattern_context["use_pattern"] = False
@@ -227,6 +343,17 @@ class PatternManagementTests(unittest.TestCase):
 
         self.assertIn("last track", str(caught.exception))
 
+    def test_track_controller_refuses_to_drop_last_active_track(self):
+        pattern_id = self.save_pattern(1, r"^drop_(s[0-9]+e[0-9]+)\.mkv$")
+        track = self.track_controller.getTrack(pattern_id, 0)
+        descriptor = track.getDescriptor()
+        descriptor.setDropped(True)
+
+        with self.assertRaises(click.ClickException) as caught:
+            self.track_controller.updateTrack(track.getId(), descriptor)
+
+        self.assertIn("last active track", str(caught.exception))
+
     def test_exact_duplicate_pattern_definition_is_rejected(self):
         self.save_pattern(1, r"^unique_(s[0-9]+e[0-9]+)\.mkv$")
 

tests/unit/test_tag_table_screen_state.py

@@ -15,12 +15,13 @@ if str(SRC_ROOT) not in sys.path:
 
 from ffx.audio_layout import AudioLayout  # noqa: E402
 from ffx.attachment_format import AttachmentFormat  # noqa: E402
-from ffx.helper import DIFF_ADDED_KEY  # noqa: E402
+from ffx.helper import DIFF_ADDED_KEY, DIFF_REMOVED_KEY  # noqa: E402
 from ffx.iso_language import IsoLanguage  # noqa: E402
 from ffx.logging_utils import get_ffx_logger  # noqa: E402
 from ffx.inspect_details_screen import InspectDetailsScreen  # noqa: E402
 from ffx.i18n import set_current_language  # noqa: E402
 from ffx.media_descriptor import MediaDescriptor  # noqa: E402
+from ffx.media_descriptor_change_set import MediaDescriptorChangeSet  # noqa: E402
 from ffx.media_edit_screen import MediaEditScreen  # noqa: E402
 from ffx.pattern_details_screen import PatternDetailsScreen  # noqa: E402
 from ffx.show_descriptor import ShowDescriptor  # noqa: E402
@@ -75,6 +76,12 @@ class FakeTagTable:
     def select_row(self, row_key):
         self._selected_row_key = row_key
 
+    def move_cursor(self, *, row=None, column=None, animate=False, scroll=True):
+        if row is not None and self._row_order:
+            self._selected_row_key = self._row_order[int(row)]
+        if column is not None:
+            self.cursor_coordinate = (self.cursor_coordinate[0], int(column))
+
     def get_row_index(self, row_key):
         return self._row_order.index(row_key)
 
@@ -109,6 +116,12 @@ class FakeValueWidget:
         self.disabled = False
 
 
+class FakeButtonWidget:
+    def __init__(self):
+        self.disabled = False
+        self.variant = "default"
+
+
 class FakeInputWidget:
     def __init__(self, value):
         self.value = value
@@ -125,18 +138,20 @@ class FakeStaticWidget:
 class FakeSelectionListWidget:
     def __init__(self, selected):
         self.selected = selected
+        self.disabled = False
 
     def add_option(self, _option):
         return None
 
 
-def make_track_descriptor(index, sub_index, track_type):
+def make_track_descriptor(index, sub_index, track_type, *, dropped=False):
     return TrackDescriptor(
         index=index,
         sub_index=sub_index,
         track_type=track_type,
         codec_name=TrackCodec.UNKNOWN,
         audio_layout=AudioLayout.LAYOUT_UNDEFINED,
+        dropped=dropped,
     )
 
 
@@ -187,6 +202,7 @@ class TagTableScreenStateTests(unittest.TestCase):
         widgets = {
             "#type_select": FakeValueWidget(TrackType.AUDIO),
             "#audio_layout_select": FakeValueWidget(AudioLayout.LAYOUT_STEREO),
+            "#drop_checkbox": FakeValueWidget(True),
             "#language_select": FakeValueWidget(IsoLanguage.GERMAN),
             "#title_input": FakeInputWidget("German Audio"),
             "#dispositions_selection_list": FakeSelectionListWidget({0, 6}),
@@ -200,6 +216,7 @@ class TagTableScreenStateTests(unittest.TestCase):
         self.assertEqual("deu", descriptor.getTags()["language"])
         self.assertEqual("German Audio", descriptor.getTitle())
         self.assertEqual("value", descriptor.getTags()["KEEP"])
+        self.assertTrue(descriptor.isDropped())
 
     def test_track_details_screen_preserves_attachment_format_for_attachment_tracks(self):
         screen = object.__new__(TrackDetailsScreen)
@@ -215,6 +232,7 @@ class TagTableScreenStateTests(unittest.TestCase):
         widgets = {
             "#type_select": FakeValueWidget(TrackType.ATTACHMENT),
             "#audio_layout_select": FakeValueWidget(AudioLayout.LAYOUT_UNDEFINED),
+            "#drop_checkbox": FakeValueWidget(False),
             "#language_select": FakeValueWidget(Select.NULL),
             "#title_input": FakeInputWidget(""),
             "#dispositions_selection_list": FakeSelectionListWidget(set()),
@@ -306,6 +324,7 @@ class TagTableScreenStateTests(unittest.TestCase):
             audio_layout=AudioLayout.LAYOUT_STEREO,
             tags={"language": "ger"},
         )
+        screen._TrackDetailsScreen__dropped = False
         screen._TrackDetailsScreen__metadataOnly = True
         screen._TrackDetailsScreen__titleAutoManaged = True
         screen._TrackDetailsScreen__suppressTitleChanged = False
@@ -322,6 +341,7 @@ class TagTableScreenStateTests(unittest.TestCase):
             "#pattern_label": FakeStaticWidget(),
             "#type_select": FakeValueWidget(None),
             "#audio_layout_select": FakeValueWidget(None),
+            "#drop_checkbox": FakeValueWidget(False),
             "#dispositions_selection_list": FakeSelectionListWidget(set()),
             "#language_select": FakeValueWidget(None),
             "#title_input": FakeInputWidget(""),
@@ -354,7 +374,7 @@ class TagTableScreenStateTests(unittest.TestCase):
 
     def test_pattern_details_screen_reads_selected_track_from_row_mapping(self):
         first_track = make_track_descriptor(0, 0, TrackType.VIDEO)
-        second_track = make_track_descriptor(1, 0, TrackType.SUBTITLE)
+        second_track = make_track_descriptor(1, 0, TrackType.SUBTITLE, dropped=True)
 
         screen = object.__new__(PatternDetailsScreen)
         screen.tracksTable = FakeTagTable()
@@ -366,6 +386,101 @@ class TagTableScreenStateTests(unittest.TestCase):
         screen.tracksTable.select_row("row-1")
 
         self.assertIs(second_track, screen.getSelectedTrackDescriptor())
+        self.assertEqual("Ja", screen.tracksTable.rows["row-1"][9])
+
+    def test_pattern_details_screen_toggles_draft_track_drop_state(self):
+        first_track = make_track_descriptor(0, 0, TrackType.VIDEO)
+        second_track = make_track_descriptor(1, 0, TrackType.SUBTITLE)
+        drop_button = FakeButtonWidget()
+
+        screen = object.__new__(PatternDetailsScreen)
+        screen.context = {"logger": get_ffx_logger()}
+        screen.tracksTable = FakeTagTable()
+        screen._PatternDetailsScreen__draftTracks = [first_track, second_track]
+        screen._PatternDetailsScreen__pattern = None
+        screen._PatternDetailsScreen__trackRowData = {}
+        screen.query_one = lambda selector, _widget_type=None: drop_button
+
+        screen.updateTracks()
+        screen.tracksTable.select_row("row-1")
+
+        screen.toggleSelectedTrackDropped(screen.getSelectedTrackDescriptor())
+
+        self.assertFalse(first_track.isDropped())
+        self.assertTrue(second_track.isDropped())
+        self.assertEqual("Ja", list(screen.tracksTable.rows.values())[1][9])
+        self.assertIs(second_track, screen.getSelectedTrackDescriptor())
+        self.assertEqual("warning", drop_button.variant)
+
+    def test_pattern_details_screen_updates_drop_button_for_selected_track(self):
+        first_track = make_track_descriptor(0, 0, TrackType.VIDEO)
+        second_track = make_track_descriptor(
+            1,
+            0,
+            TrackType.SUBTITLE,
+            dropped=True,
+        )
+        drop_button = FakeButtonWidget()
+
+        screen = object.__new__(PatternDetailsScreen)
+        screen.tracksTable = FakeTagTable()
+        screen._PatternDetailsScreen__draftTracks = [first_track, second_track]
+        screen._PatternDetailsScreen__pattern = None
+        screen._PatternDetailsScreen__trackRowData = {}
+        screen.query_one = lambda selector, _widget_type=None: drop_button
+
+        screen.updateTracks()
+
+        self.assertEqual("default", drop_button.variant)
+
+        screen.tracksTable.select_row("row-1")
+        screen.updateTrackDropButtonState()
+
+        self.assertEqual("warning", drop_button.variant)
+
+        screen.tracksTable.select_row("row-0")
+        screen.updateTrackDropButtonState()
+
+        self.assertEqual("default", drop_button.variant)
+
+    def test_pattern_details_screen_toggles_persisted_track_drop_state(self):
+        class _FakePattern:
+            def getId(self):
+                return 5
+
+        class _FakeTrackController:
+            def __init__(self):
+                self.updated = []
+
+            def updateTrack(self, track_id, track_descriptor):
+                self.updated.append((track_id, track_descriptor))
+                return True
+
+        track = TrackDescriptor(
+            id=17,
+            pattern_id=5,
+            index=1,
+            source_index=1,
+            sub_index=0,
+            track_type=TrackType.SUBTITLE,
+            codec_name=TrackCodec.UNKNOWN,
+            dropped=False,
+        )
+        track_controller = _FakeTrackController()
+
+        screen = object.__new__(PatternDetailsScreen)
+        screen.context = {"logger": get_ffx_logger()}
+        screen._PatternDetailsScreen__pattern = _FakePattern()
+        screen._PatternDetailsScreen__tc = track_controller
+        screen.updateTracks = lambda: None
+
+        screen.toggleSelectedTrackDropped(track)
+
+        self.assertEqual(1, len(track_controller.updated))
+        track_id, updated_track = track_controller.updated[0]
+        self.assertEqual(17, track_id)
+        self.assertFalse(track.isDropped())
+        self.assertTrue(updated_track.isDropped())
 
     def test_pattern_details_screen_reads_selected_tag_from_raw_row_mapping(self):
         screen = object.__new__(PatternDetailsScreen)
@@ -548,6 +663,11 @@ class TagTableScreenStateTests(unittest.TestCase):
         screen.tagsTable = FakeTagTable()
         screen.shiftedSeasonsTable = FakeTagTable()
         screen._PatternDetailsScreen__pattern = object()
+        screen._PatternDetailsScreen__showDescriptor = None
+        widgets = {
+            "#show_quality_hint": FakeStaticWidget(),
+        }
+        screen.query_one = lambda selector, _type=None: widgets[selector]
 
         calls = []
         screen.updateTags = lambda: calls.append("updateTags")
@@ -561,6 +681,48 @@ class TagTableScreenStateTests(unittest.TestCase):
             calls,
         )
 
+    def test_pattern_details_screen_on_mount_shows_show_quality_hint_for_new_pattern(self):
+        set_current_language("en")
+
+        screen = object.__new__(PatternDetailsScreen)
+        screen.context = {}
+        screen._PatternDetailsScreen__showDescriptor = ShowDescriptor(
+            id=7,
+            name="Demo",
+            year=1999,
+            quality=23,
+        )
+        screen._PatternDetailsScreen__pattern = None
+
+        widgets = {
+            "#showlabel": FakeStaticWidget(),
+            "#show_quality_hint": FakeStaticWidget(),
+        }
+        screen.query_one = lambda selector, _type=None: widgets[selector]
+
+        screen.on_mount()
+
+        self.assertEqual("7 - Demo (1999)", widgets["#showlabel"].value)
+        self.assertEqual("Show: 23", widgets["#show_quality_hint"].value)
+
+    def test_pattern_details_screen_show_quality_hint_is_hidden_when_pattern_quality_exists(self):
+        set_current_language("en")
+
+        screen = object.__new__(PatternDetailsScreen)
+        screen._PatternDetailsScreen__showDescriptor = ShowDescriptor(
+            id=7,
+            name="Demo",
+            year=1999,
+            quality=23,
+        )
+        screen._PatternDetailsScreen__pattern = type(
+            "_Pattern",
+            (),
+            {"quality": 19},
+        )()
+
+        self.assertEqual("", screen.getShowQualityHintText())
+
     def test_inspect_details_screen_handle_edit_pattern_refreshes_even_without_result(self):
         screen = object.__new__(InspectDetailsScreen)
 
@@ -722,7 +884,7 @@ class TagTableScreenStateTests(unittest.TestCase):
         self.assertIn("English Full", screen.tracksTable.rows["row-0"])
         self.assertIs(target_track, screen.getSelectedTrackDescriptor())
 
-    def test_inspect_details_screen_update_tracks_blanks_irrelevant_attachment_fields(self):
+    def test_inspect_details_screen_update_tracks_shows_attachment_format_and_blanks_language(self):
         attachment_track = TrackDescriptor(
             index=4,
             source_index=4,
@@ -745,10 +907,119 @@ class TagTableScreenStateTests(unittest.TestCase):
         row = screen.tracksTable.rows["row-0"]
 
         self.assertEqual("4", row[0])
-        self.assertEqual(" ", row[3])
+        self.assertEqual("TTF", row[3])
+        self.assertEqual(" ", row[5])
         self.assertEqual(" ", row[7])
         self.assertEqual(" ", row[8])
 
+    def test_inspect_details_screen_update_tracks_shows_unknown_for_unknown_attachment_format(self):
+        attachment_track = TrackDescriptor(
+            index=5,
+            source_index=5,
+            sub_index=0,
+            track_type=TrackType.ATTACHMENT,
+            attachment_format=AttachmentFormat.UNKNOWN,
+            tags={"filename": "blob.bin", "mimetype": "application/octet-stream"},
+        )
+
+        screen = object.__new__(InspectDetailsScreen)
+        screen.tracksTable = FakeTagTable()
+        screen._sourceMediaDescriptor = FakeMediaDescriptor([attachment_track])
+        screen._targetMediaDescriptor = None
+        screen._currentPattern = None
+        screen._trackRowData = {}
+        screen._applyNormalization = False
+
+        screen.updateTracks()
+
+        row = screen.tracksTable.rows["row-0"]
+
+        self.assertEqual("unknown", row[3])
+        self.assertEqual(" ", row[5])
+
+    def test_inspect_details_screen_uses_source_font_attachments_for_styled_ass(self):
+        class _Config:
+            def getData(self):
+                return {}
+
+        class _Pattern:
+            def __init__(self, media_descriptor):
+                self._media_descriptor = media_descriptor
+
+            def getMediaDescriptor(self, _context):
+                return self._media_descriptor
+
+        source_descriptor = MediaDescriptor(
+            track_descriptors=[
+                TrackDescriptor(
+                    index=0,
+                    source_index=0,
+                    sub_index=0,
+                    track_type=TrackType.SUBTITLE,
+                    codec_name=TrackCodec.ASS,
+                    tags={"title": "Styled Subtitle"},
+                ),
+                TrackDescriptor(
+                    index=1,
+                    source_index=1,
+                    sub_index=0,
+                    track_type=TrackType.ATTACHMENT,
+                    attachment_format=AttachmentFormat.TTF,
+                    tags={"filename": "current.ttf", "mimetype": "font/ttf"},
+                ),
+            ]
+        )
+        pattern_descriptor = MediaDescriptor(
+            track_descriptors=[
+                TrackDescriptor(
+                    index=0,
+                    source_index=0,
+                    sub_index=0,
+                    track_type=TrackType.SUBTITLE,
+                    codec_name=TrackCodec.ASS,
+                    tags={"title": "Styled Subtitle"},
+                ),
+                TrackDescriptor(
+                    index=1,
+                    source_index=1,
+                    sub_index=0,
+                    track_type=TrackType.ATTACHMENT,
+                    attachment_format=AttachmentFormat.TTF,
+                    tags={"filename": "old.ttf", "mimetype": "font/ttf"},
+                ),
+                TrackDescriptor(
+                    index=2,
+                    source_index=2,
+                    sub_index=1,
+                    track_type=TrackType.ATTACHMENT,
+                    attachment_format=AttachmentFormat.TTF,
+                    tags={"filename": "missing.ttf", "mimetype": "font/ttf"},
+                ),
+            ]
+        )
+
+        screen = object.__new__(InspectDetailsScreen)
+        screen.context = {"logger": get_ffx_logger(), "config": _Config()}
+
+        resolved_descriptor = screen._resolve_target_media_descriptor(
+            _Pattern(pattern_descriptor),
+            source_descriptor,
+        )
+        attachment_tracks = resolved_descriptor.getAttachmentTracks()
+
+        self.assertEqual(1, len(attachment_tracks))
+        self.assertEqual({"filename": "current.ttf", "mimetype": "font/ttf"}, attachment_tracks[0].getTags())
+
+        change_set = MediaDescriptorChangeSet(
+            screen.context,
+            resolved_descriptor,
+            source_descriptor,
+        ).getChangeSetObj()
+        self.assertNotIn(
+            1,
+            change_set.get("tracks", {}).get(DIFF_REMOVED_KEY, {}),
+        )
+
     def test_inspect_details_screen_maps_target_selection_back_to_source_track(self):
         source_track = TrackDescriptor(
             index=3,