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{{mininav|[[Music_library|Music Library]] {{l2|[[Video_library|Video Library]]}} | [[Artwork]]}}<br />
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= Introduction =<br />
<section begin="intro" />This page explains the various methods available to locate or create artwork.<section end="intro" /><br />
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For details on artwork names, types, formats, resolutions and other details see... '''[[Artwork_types|Artwork Types]]'''<br />
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= Obtaining Artwork =<br />
Movie, TV Show, Season, Episode, Music Video and Music artwork can be obtained using one of the following three methods. <br />
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== Scrapers ==<br />
Scrapers will automatically download metadata and artwork for media being added to the library. This artwork is cached in the '''''[[Kodi data folder]]'''''<br />
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If you would like to also save original versions of the scraped artwork into the local media folders, then install one of the following add-ons:<br />
* '''[https://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=360078 Artwork Dump]'''- for v19 and later<br />
* '''[https://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=258886 Artwork Beef]'''- for v18 and earlier<br />
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== Manual Downloads ==<br />
Artwork can be directly downloaded from the sites of the information provider (scraper sites). {{Kodi}} uses the following sites which all host artwork...<br />
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:: [https://www.themoviedb.org/ TMDB]<br />
:: [https://www.thetvdb.com/ TVDB]<br />
:: [https://www.tvmaze.com/ TV Maze]<br />
:: [https://fanart.tv Fanart.tv]<br />
:: [https://theaudiodb.com/ The AudioDB]<br />
:: [https://www.allmusic.com/ AllMusic]<br />
:: [https://coverartarchive.org/ Cover Art Archive]<br />
:: [https://www.discogs.com/ Discogs]<br />
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== Media Managers ==<br />
There is a range of software that can create nfo files and download artwork and save them to the correct location with correct naming. They perform the same process and function as the Kodi Scraping operation does natively, but they do not add any entries into the Kodi library. Instead they create what is known as '''[[NFO_files|NFO files]]'''. This file holds all the metadata for that particular movie, tv show or music. The software will also download associated artwork from the scraper site. Kodi can then read this file and scan it into the library along with the artwork.<br />
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If choosing to use a media manager, ensure it supports {{kodi}}. All media managers listed on the {{kodi}} forum should be safe to use.<br />
; {{see also|NFO_files}}<br />
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== Create Your Own ==<br />
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So you are not happy with the artwork the scraper downloaded? And you just can't find that perfect artwork by manually searching the internet. Then, you will just have to create your own. For those who are artistically minded and can easily navigate around image editing software, then you should be able to easily create your very own user-defined artwork on your computer. Only your imagination is the limit, but be mindful that the artwork needs to remain true to the movie or tv show it represents. <br />
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First, check the artwork types used by {{kodi}}... '''''[[Artwork types]]'''''<br />
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If you intend to share your artwork, best check the image guidelines at the relevant site...<br />
*'''Fanart.TV'''- The premier repository for all things artwork. They have an in-depth guide for artwork requirements<br />
::''see : [https://fanart.tv/movie-fanart/ Fanart.tv- Movie Creation Guide]''<br />
::''see : [https://fanart.tv/tv-fanart/ Fanart.tv- TV Show Creation Guide]''<br />
::''see : [https://fanart.tv/music-fanart/ Fanart.tv- Music Creation Guide]''<br />
*'''The MovieDB'''- The go to movie scraper site for Kodi. In addition to metadata, they also hold a large repository of artwork that are created and uploaded to the site by people just like you. Read their easy to understand artwork creation guide.<br />
:: ''see : [https://www.themoviedb.org/bible/image themoviedb- Image Creation Guide]''<br />
*'''The TVDB'''- The go to TV Show scraper site for Kodi. In addition to metadata, they also hold a large repository of artwork devoted to TV Shows. Read their easy to understand artwork creation guide.<br />
:: ''see : [https://support.thetvdb.com/kb/faq.php?topicId=13 theTVDB- Image Creation Guide]''<br />
*'''TheAudioDB'''- The go to scraper site for all things music. They hold metadata on Artists, Albums and Songs with a large collection of music artwork.<br />
:: Guide has been removed from the site<br />
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{{mininav|[[Music_library|Music Library]] {{l2|[[Video_library|Video Library]]}} | [[Artwork]]}}<br />
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= Introduction =<br />
<section begin="intro" />The following describes how {{kodi}} chooses which artwork to use when multiple sources are available and how to change artwork from within {{kodi}}.<section end="intro" /><br />
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= Local Art Comes First =<br />
'''Local artwork takes priority''' (scraped artwork is a fallback), so on update of both music and video libraries {{kodi}} will always use local artwork when it can find some (''assuming the artwork is correctly named and saved in the correct location''). Only when there is no local artwork found does {{kodi}} use the artwork that the scrapers can fetch from online sources.<br />
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To ensure artwork is correctly named and saved in the correct location, visit the artwork page for the relevant media type.<br />
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= Available Artwork Found By Scrapers =<br />
Scraper results (and NFO files) can include multiple potential images for each single '''[[Artwork types|artwork type]]'''. When a type of art has not been found locally then, during scraping, the first image offered by the online source (''normally the most popular one'') will be automatically assigned to the media item so skins and other interfaces can access it for display. In addition, the scraper will save additional links from the scraper results to be used in the "Choose art" dialog (even if using local artwork), where you can select a new image for any art type from those available online and, of course, local files.<br />
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On occasion the online sources purge artwork for various reasons. This may affect the links held in your database which results in no thumbnail images being displayed, and errors when trying to select it. If the artwork links are handy in an NFO file, check they work. If this has happened to you, the only solution is to delete the title from the library and re-scrape it to download the new artwork links.<br />
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'''Note:''' If you use a Media Manager to download local artwork and create [[NFO files]], the full list of artwork links may not be available to use in "Choose art" as most, if not all, Media Managers strip out the additional artwork links.<br />
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= Choose Art =<br />
From within Kodi, you have the ability to manually change the artwork at any time by following these directions. <br />
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'''Note: '''The following is based on the Video Library. Music Library follows the same process, but the screenshots will be slightly different for Choose Art- Artists and Choose Art- Albums<br />
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#Highlight the media item whose artwork you want to change. <br />
#Call up the ''Information'' dialog, (Image 1)<br />
#* For seasons and movie sets the "Choose Art" option is in the [[Context menu]].<br />
#Select ''Choose Art''. (Image 1)<br />
#From within this page, you will be given the option to select which type of artwork you would like to change. (Image 2)<br />
#* If the type of artwork you would like to change is not listed, use the '''Add art type''' button to add it. An onscreen keyboard will be displayed. Enter the new type of artwork and select '''Ok'''.<br />
#* Examples of artwork type are those listed in the following pages- eg clearlogo, clearart, banner etc...<br />
#Once selected, you will then be provided with a list of available artwork at the scraper site, or you can navigate to a local or network location. (Image 3)<br />
#Once you select the desired image, it will replace the existing image. You will be returned to the screen displayed in Image 2<br />
#If you do not intend to change any other artwork types, simply Esc or Back out of the screen<br />
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File:Artwork-ChooseArt03.jpg|Image 1- Choose Art on the Information dialog<br />
File:Artwork-ChooseArt01.jpg|Image 2- Select which type of artwork to change<br />
File:Artwork-ChooseArt02.jpg|Image 3- List of available remote artworks from the scraped sites, as well as the ability to ''Browse'' local and network sources<br />
File:Artwork-ChooseArt04.jpg|Image 4- Using the Refresh Method<br />
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An alternative method for Music and Video library:<br />
#Choose ''Refresh'' as seen in Image 1.<br />
#You will then be asked ''Locally stored information found. Ignore and refresh from Internet?'' (Image 4)<br />
#*To scrape local metadata - Select '''No''' <br />
#**If no local nfo file is available, Kodi will scrape metadata from the online scraper site<br />
#**Local artwork still has priority. If no local artwork is found, {{Kodi}} will search the NFO file for valid links to artwork and download artwork if links are valid<br />
#*To scrape online metadata (and ignore nfo file, if any) - Select '''Yes'''<br />
#**Local artwork still has priority. If no local artwork is found, the scraper results are used to fetch artwork<br />
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= Other Change Art Methods =<br />
If you have scanned a title into the library using local artwork, simply replacing the existing image with a new image (''assuming the same name and extension is used'') is all that is needed to change artwork. Due to the image hash check function, the change may take up to 24 hours to display. If you want immediate changes, use one of the following methods.<br />
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#If the Library has not yet been created, or the source has not yet been added<br />
#*Ensure your artwork is named and saved correctly. Add the Media sources to Kodi and allow to update. Local artwork will be cached<br />
#This Movie/TV Show/Album/Artist is new and has not been added to the library yet<br />
#*An Update Library will scrape and cache the artwork, or<br />
#*For Videos, navigate Videos>Files, navigate to the item and call up the Information page. This will start an automatic scrape for that single item<br />
#*For Music, navigate Music>Files, locate and highlight the new artist or album. From the context menu select ''Scan item to library''<br />
#I added new artwork for Movie/TV Show/Album/Artist already in the library which uses artwork initially scraped from online<br />
#*Delete the title from the library, and scan it back into the library, or<br />
#*For videos follow instructions for ''Kodi- Choose Art'' above<br />
#*For music follow instructions in ''Kodi- Choose Art'' above<br />
#I added new artwork for a lot of Movies/TV Shows/Music already in the library<br />
#*Update each Movie/TV Show/Music manually using instructions in the previous option, or<br />
#*Remove the Source and clean library. Re-add the source and run the Update Library<br />
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:'''''See also: [[Updating_or_removing_videos|Update Video Library]]'''''<br />
:'''''See also: [[Update_Music_Library#Scan_Library|Update Music Library]]'''''<br />
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= Introduction =<br />
'''Welcome new user!!''' <section begin="intro" />You have finally installed Kodi on your equipment, launched it, and then probably sat there for a few minutes scratching your head thinking what is this?? This page will describe the commonly used screens and basic navigation around Kodi. Its aim is to allow you to become familiar with Kodi and prepare you for the upcoming setup pages.<section end="intro" /><br />
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This page will not describe how to load your media. That task is covered in subsequent pages. As with most pages of the wiki, this page assumes you are using the default skin '''[[Add-on:Estuary|Estuary]]'''. If you are using another skin, then you have run before learning to walk, so you should change back until you have at least set up Kodi.<br />
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Kodi has been designed around the ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/10-foot_user_interface 10 foot interface]'' principle. This means that Kodi is best used with a remote control or keyboard while sitting on your couch watching TV. Mouse support is limited, and disabled in many skins.<br />
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Although this guide applies to all parts of Kodi, some portions have been based on the Video/Movies/TV Shows section of Kodi. To see the specific Basic Controls for Music, see '''''[http://kodi.wiki/view/Music_navigation Music Navigation & Playback]'''''<br />
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The following image is a screenshot of the Home Screen when Kodi launches. In this screenshot there is media in the library, but you may not have media in your library yet.<br />
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= Power Options =<br />
[[File:Estuary-power-menu.jpg|right|300px]]<br />
Pressing {{keypress|S}} on the keyboard, or by selecting the Power icon in the top left corner of the home screen calls up the Power Options menu. <br />
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Depending on your hardware, the Power Options menu may have more or less options to that shown in the image.<br />
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The options on this menu are from top to bottom:<br />
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;Exit<br />
:Exits Kodi to your operating system.<br />
;Power off system<br />
:Powers down your hardware<br />
;Custom Shutdown Timer<br />
:Kodi will shutdown the hardware at the end of the nominated countdown time. Enter the time interval in minutes.<br />
;Suspend<br />
:Suspends your hardware.<br />
;Hibernate<br />
:Hibernates your hardware.<br />
;Reboot<br />
:Restarts your hardware.<br />
;Log off <ProfileName> user<br />
:If using Profiles, the option to log out the current user and login as a new user is this option. <ProfileName> will display the name of the currently logged in Profile/User.<br />
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= Settings =<br />
The Settings Icon in the top left of the screen provides access to the Kodi Settings pages. Most general use settings are contained in these pages. During your travels with Kodi, you will come across mention of the advancedsettings.xml file. This holds advanced Settings for Kodi and can be modified by the user.<br />
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For more information on the Settings pages, {{See|Settings}}<br />
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For more information on the advancedsettings.xml file, {{see|Advancedsettings.xml}}<br />
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= Search & Filter =<br />
[[File:GlobalSearch.jpg|right|300px]]<br />
The Global Search function allows you to search your library, add-ons or some on-line sources for information. <br />
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Some of the pictured options will require installation of an add-on. Simply confirm the installation of the add-on when prompted.<br />
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{{see|Add-on:Global Search}}<br />
{{see|Add-on:YouTube}}<br />
{{see|Add-on:ExtendedInfo Script}}<br />
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There are also Search and Filter functions inside each of the Main Menu options which are accessible from the '''[[Basic_controls#Sideblade_Menu|Sideblade Menu]]'''.<br />
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= Main Menu =<br />
All classes of media are separated into their own menu options. The default classes are listed below. Other skins allow you to add additional menu items for, say, Home Movies, Cartoons, Disney etc. See: '''''[[Custom_home_items|Custom home items]]'''''<br />
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It is possible to remove unwanted menu options and to re-add them at a later date. Very useful for those options that remain unused in your setup such as Live TV, Radio etc. See: '''''[[Add-on:Estuary/Settings#Main_Menu_Items|Hiding Menu items]]'''''<br />
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As each Main Menu option is selected, the Home Page will dynamically update with information relevant for the selected menu option. The full list of available menu options are as follows:<br />
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* '''[[Video_library|Movies]]''' - Enter the movie library and view "All movies, by title"<br />
* '''[[Video_library|TV shows]]''' - Enter the TV show library and view "All TV shows, by title"<br />
* '''[[Music_library|Music]]''' - Enter the music library and select how to view the library- artists, albums, songs, genre, etc<br />
* '''[[Music_library|Music Videos]]''' - Enter the music video library and select how to view the library- artists, albums, songs, genre, etc<br />
* '''[[PVR|Live TV]]''' - With a PVR add-on, access Free To Air Television channels with an EPG (Electronic Program Guide) with Pause/Rewind/Fast Forward and Record facilities<br />
* '''[[PVR|Radio]]''' - With a PVR add-on, access Free To Air Radio Channels with an EPG (Electronic Program Guide)<br />
* '''[[Games]]''' - View your games<br />
* '''[[Add-ons]]''' - Access installed add-ons, such as 'Video-addons', Music add-ons, Program add-ons, etc<br />
* '''[[Pictures]]''' - Shows a basic file-based image viewer, as well as picture-related add-ons.<br />
* '''[[Video_library|Vidoes]]''' - Allows you to access the file system of your video Sources. It includes file views, movie library, TV show library, music video library, playlists, and video related add-ons. Users can also use this to navigate to more '''[[video nodes|nodes]]''' in the library, showing movies or TV shows by year, genre, actor, or even custom created nodes for specific people, moods, etc.<br />
* '''[[Favourites]]''' - Shows all your media that has been tagged as a ''Favourite'' in one easily accessible location.<br />
* '''[[Weather]]''' - Install a weather add-on to display weather forecasts for your chosen area<br />
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= Home Screen =<br />
The term '''Home Screen''' can be used to mean the entire screen as depicted in the image in Section 1 above. If it is prefixed by a menu item, say ''Movies Home Screen'' or ''TV Show Home Screen'', then it refers to the section to the right of the Main Menu. The following information refers to the latter.<br />
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The Home Screen contains a dynamic list of media relevant for the selected main menu item. The image above displays the following items:<br />
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;Categories- also known as Nodes<br />
:A quick link to the available Movie Nodes. It allows you to navigate your Movie library via Genres, Title, Year, Country Actors, Directors, Studios, Sets, Tags and Recently added<br />
:{{see also|Video nodes|Music nodes}}<br />
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;Poster views<br />
:Displays movie titles that fit into the following criteria:<br />
:*In-progress<br />
:*Recently added<br />
:*Unwatched movies<br />
:*Random selection<br />
:*Movie Sets<br />
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;Genres<br />
:Quck icon selection of available Genre's in the library.<br />
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;Studios<br />
:Quick icon selection of available Studios in the library.<br />
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The other classes in the main menu have a similar selection but designed and named to be most relevant for their class of media.<br />
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= '''Sideblade Menu''' =<br />
[[File:EstuarySideBarMenu_small.gif|right]]<br />
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The Sideblade Menu is accessible from '''most''' screens in Kodi.<br />
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<section begin="SidebladeMenu" />You can invoke the sideblade using one of the following methods:<br />
* pressing the {{keypress|left}} key on your remote control<br />
* pressing the {{keypress|left}} key on a keyboard<br />
* bringing the mouse cursor to the left border of the screen.<section end="SidebladeMenu" /><br />
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The options in the Sideblade Menu vary. The following is the menu in the Movies listing.<br />
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'''Available Options'''<br />
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;ViewType<br />
:Change current library view.<br />
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;Sort by<br />
:Select how the list of Movies/TV Shows/Episodes are sorted- eg ''Title, PlayCount'' etc<br />
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;Order<br />
:Once the ''Sort by'' is selected, do you want the order ''Ascending'' or ''Descending''<br />
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;Filter<br />
:Allows you to filter your list on certain criteria- eg ''Director, Actor, Ratings, Tags'' etc '''''See: [[Advanced library filtering]]'''''<br />
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;All Videos / Watched / Unwatched<br />
:Global toggle that allows you to select what is shown in the list - ''All Videos, Watched'' or ''Unwatched'' videos only<br />
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;Update library<br />
:Scans the library for newly added Movies, TV Shows, Episodes and Music Videos in the Video Library.<br />
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;Go to playlists<br />
:Will open the currently playing Party Mode playlist<br />
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;Bottom Icons- From Left to right<br />
*Pause<br />
*Stop<br />
*Skip to next video<br />
*Open Fullscreen mode - for video this returns you to the playing video and for music this opens the Now Playing/Visualisation window.<br />
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= '''Context Menu''' =<br />
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The '''Context Menu''' allows quick access to a limited set of functions relevant for the currently selected item. <br />
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<section begin="ContextMenu" />After highlighting an item (eg a movie) the Context Menu can be invoked by:<br />
* long press the {{keypress|OK}} key on your remote control<br />
* Press letter {{keypress|C}} on a keyboard<br />
* right-clicking with the mouse<section end="ContextMenu" /><br />
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References to Context Menus are scattered throughout the wiki on relevant pages and can be found easily enough in Kodi. As there are many, many types of context menus, it would be uneconomical to list them all here.<br />
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The following are a few examples of the context menu.<br />
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File:MovieSets02.jpg|The context menu in the ''Movie library''.<br />
File:EstuaryContextmenu3.png|The context menu in the ''Video file browser''.<br />
File:EstuaryContextmenu2.png|The context menu in the [[Add-on:YouTube|YouTube]] add-on.<br />
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= '''Information Page''' =<br />
[[File:Artwork-Actors01.jpg|right|500px]]<br />
<section begin="InformationPage" />The Information Page is available for each title in the movies, TV show and Music Video library, and for each artist, album and song in the music library. An Information Page may also be available for each recording in the PVR library.<br />
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This screen will display the metadata for the title. A number of options are available along the bottom of the page. What is displayed will depend on the skin in use and which class of media is displayed (Movie, TV Show, Music Video, Music, PVR)<section end="InformationPage" /><br />
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This is a Library only feature and will not work on titles not in the library. Attempting to perform this in the File Browser using Videos>Files will commence the scrape process for that individual title. '''''See: [[Updating_or_removing_videos|Update Video Library]]'''''<br />
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To access the Information Page, navigate to, and highlight the required title. Once highlighted use one of the following methods to view the Information Page:<br />
*Press {{keypress|i}} on a remote control<br />
*Press {{keypress|i}} on a keyboard<br />
*Using the '''''[[Basic_controls#Context_Menu|Context Menu]]''''', select '''Information'''<br />
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Available option buttons. '''Requires scrolling left/right to access all buttons'''<br />
;Actors image<br />
:Clicking on the image of an actor will bring up a listing of other titles, in your library, the actor appears in<br />
:Pressing {{keypress|up}} will provide additional information from online sources. If the '''''[[Add-on:ExtendedInfo_Script|ExtendedInfo add-on]]''''' is not installed, you will be asked to install it<br />
;Play<br />
:Commence playback of the title<br />
;Your Rating<br />
:Use this option to apply your personal rating to your media. The display of the User Rating depends upon the library view in use. It is displayed at the top of the Poster as a blue star containing the rating in Poster View. Each type of view displays it differently.<br />
;Trailer<br />
:Commence playback of the '''''[[Trailers|Trailer]]'''''. If no trailer is available, either the button will not be displayed or you will be offered to install the YouTube add-on to view online trailers.<br />
;Show Fanart<br />
:Full screen display of the fanart attached to the title<br />
;Same director<br />
:Displays a listing of other titles in the library from the same director <br />
;Movie Set<br />
:Open the '''''[[Movie_sets|Movie Set]]''''' that the current movie belongs to. Only visible when the movie is part of a set.<br />
;Choose art <br />
:Settings page that allows the manual selection of '''''[[Artwork]]'''''<br />
;Refresh<br />
:Allows you to rescan or rescrape the title. Useful if you have modified information in the NFO File, or you would like to re-scrape updated information from the site of the Information provider. '''''See: [[Updating_or_removing_videos|Update Video Library]]'''''<br />
:Highlighting this button will also display the path to the playable file that {{kodi}} has recorded in the library database. Useful to track down duplicate entries.<br />
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= Now Playing Controls =<br />
The Now Playing Controls are covered in more detail in the following two sections...<br />
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;Music Player Controls<br />
:'''''See: [[Music_navigation|Music Navigation & Playback]]'''''<br />
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;Video Player Controls<br />
:'''''See: [[Video_playback|Video Playback]]'''''<br />
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= On Screen Keyboard =<br />
[[File:OnScreenKeyboard.jpg|right|500px]]<br />
When required, Kodi will display an on-screen keyboard to facilitate data entry. No special selection is required by the user as the keyboard will appear where required.<br />
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The on-screen keyboard can be used in the following ways:<br />
*Remote control<br />
*Physical keyboard<br />
*Mouse presses<br />
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= Remote Controls =<br />
Kodi is best used with a Remote Control. Many types of Remote Controls can be used as listed on the following page.<br />
{{see|Remote controls}}<br />
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<div>{{Addon <br />
|Name=WatchedList<br />
|provider-name=schapplm<br />
|ID=service.watchedlist<br />
|latest-version=1.2.7<br />
|extension point=xbmc.python.script<br />
|provides=executable<br />
|Summary=Save watched state of movies and TV-series episodes independent from filenames<br />
|Description=<br />
Export: Searches the Kodi-Database for watched files. Determine imdb-id and thetvdb-id to identify movies and TV-episodes. Then save the list to a new independent table.<br />
Import: Set the watched state for each video file in Kodi.<br />
Automatic background process without user interaction.<br />
|Platform=all<br />
|Language=<br />
|License=GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE. Version 2, June 1991<br />
|Forum=https://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=164652<br />
|Website=https://kodi.wiki/view/Add-on:WatchedList<br />
|Source=https://github.com/SchapplM/xbmc-addon-service-watchedlist<br />
|Email=<br />
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|icon url=http://mirrors.kodi.tv/addons/leia/service.watchedlist/icon.png}}<br />
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== Setup ==<br />
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=== Basic Settings ===<br />
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# Update watched state of movies <br />
# Update watched state of episodes <br />
# Autorun: starts with Kodi after a delay time of ''x'' minutes. <br />
# Startup delay (see above ''x''). Set the delay time to not disturb directly at startup. <br />
# Autostart mode: 'one update' only does one full update of the watchedlist and then quits. 'periodic' executes this update in the interval given below. 'no update' does no full update. You have the possibility to run WatchedList in background. <br />
# Update interval (active if set to 'periodic' above)<br />
# Follow user ...: Run in background and update the WatchedList database every time the user changes a watched state (from unwatched to watched and vice versa). Marking something as "unwatched" is only possible with this setting.<br />
# Progress dialog: Show a progress bar for every full update. No user interaction possible during the update (can take a few minutes, depending on verbosity and amount of changes and size of database), but it is possible to abort the whole process.<br />
# Amount of User Information ("verbosity"): Determines, for which events a notification will be shown. This is independent from [[Log file|debug logging]]. Options: ''all'' (notification for updates of every single movie and episode), ''only info'' (default, only notification for major steps of the update process, ''only warning'', ''only error'', ''none'' (show no notifications at all)<br />
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[[File:service_watchedlist_doc_settings_basic.jpg|500px|Basic Settings]]<br />
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=== Database Settings ===<br />
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# DB Method: Either use a SQLite db file or a mysql server for the database of this addon. The default setting is a local SQLite db file. This is suitable for backup of the local watched states in case of file movements or Kodi database cleaning.<br />
# DB File: Use a non-default database file (not in [...]/userdata/addon_data/service.watchedlist) <br />
# DB File: Path to the database-file. To add a network path for access from multiple clients you can browse the path in Kodi or edit this value manually in the "%appdata%\Kodi\userdata\addon_data\service.watchedlist\settings.xml". <br />
# DB File: Filename of the database (SQLite .db file) <br />
# DB File: Create a zip backup copy (ca. 40 KB) of the database (ca 100 KB) each time before writing it. Set the number of backup files with this option. With this you can restore any state you want, e.g. when you mess with your kodi-database and too much media is marked as watched. You can set this to infinite number of backups (option ''-1'') to make sure, but this will fill your disk over the years.<br />
# Dropbox synchronization: Saves your WatchedList database in your dropbox (should take max. 1MB space). If you enable this option, the [[Add-on:Dropbox|Dropbox authorization process]] will be started. If this option is activated with the same Dropbox account on several clients, it is possible to share the WatchedList database via the Dropbox.<br />
# Dropbox Auth Code: This will has to be inserted after the Dropbox authorization process (see above).<br />
# MySQL: IP-address of the Server. Make sure, there is a mysql server running. To start, use [MySQL/Setting_up_MySQL this] guide. <br />
# MySQL: 3306 is the default mysql port. No need to change it. <br />
# MySQL: Name of the database. You manually need to create this database on the mysql server (use phpMyAdmin) <br />
# MySQL: Username. This user must exist and have all necessary permissions on the database set before <br />
# MySQL: password for this user.<br />
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[[File:service_watchedlist_doc_settings_database.jpg|500px|Basic Settings]]<br />
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=== Usage ===<br />
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This addon runs in the background as a service. There is no interaction with the user. The script only gives messages about the current operation<br />
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* After Startup, the databases are searched for watched-information (Notification 1).<br />
* Then newly watched movies and tv episodes are written to the addon database (Notification 2). <br />
* After that, media that is not watched in the Kodi database and was previously marked as watched by the addon is again marked as watched in Kodi ( Notifications 3 and 4).<br />
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<gallery><br />
File:service_watchedlist_doc_notification_start.png|Notification 1<br />
File:service_watchedlist_doc_notification_remember.png|Notification 2<br />
File:service_watchedlist_doc_notification_setwatched_episode.png|Notification 3<br />
File:service_watchedlist_doc_notification_setwatched_movie.png|CNotification 4<br />
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=== Database ===<br />
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==== MySQL Database ====<br />
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The mySQL database stores all relevant information. It looks like this:<br />
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[[File:service_watchedlist_doc_mysql_watched_movies.jpg|500px|phpmyAdmin View of WatchedList database]]<br />
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For the description of the tables read below.<br />
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==== SQLite Database file ====<br />
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This Kodi Addon creates a SQLite database file called watchedlist.db by default. I recommend using the mySQL database instead, but both methods work well (see addon settings above).<br />
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To view the database you can use the Windows Tool [https://sourceforge.net/projects/sqlitebrowser/files/latest/download SQLite Database Browser] or the Linux Tool [https://sourceforge.net/projects/sqliteman/ sqliteman]. The file is by default located in %APPDATA%\Kodi\userdata\addon_data\service.watchedlist\watchedlist.db in Windows or ~/.kodi/userdata/addon_data/service.watchedlist/watchedlist.db in Linux.<br />
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This first figure shows the SQLite db file with automatically created backup copies.<br />
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[[File:service_watchedlist_doc_db_folder.png|500px|File overview]]<br />
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The database (here opened with SQLite DB Browser) has three tables. <br />
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[[File:service_watchedlist_doc_sqlite_structure.png|500px|Database overview]]<br />
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The first table stores the watched movies by imdb-number. The title column is only for easier user access to the table. <br />
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[[File:service_watchedlist_doc_sqlite_watched_movies.png|500px|Movie table overview]]<br />
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The second table stores watched tv episodes with unique number for the TV Show (this field is called imdbnumber in Kodi, but this is the TheTVDB number). The names of the tv shows are stored in a third table, only for better readability.<br />
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[[File:service_watchedlist_doc_sqlite_watched_episode.png|500px|Episode table overview]]<br />
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==== Conversion from SQLite database to mysql database ====<br />
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In Version 1.0.0 of this addon, the possibility to use a mysql database was added. This has a few advantages over the SQLite Database file: <br />
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* simultaneous access possible <br />
* mysql handles all the database access, therefore no permanent backup copying necessary <br />
* no filesystem access in the addon. Should lead to fewer errors <br />
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How to convert the database from SQLite db file to mysql:<br />
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* open the old database file in SQLite database browser<br />
* File -> Export -> Database to sql file<br />
* bring this into the new format. For Replacement, I used Notepad++ in Windows:<br />
::* Replace regular expression <code>"INSERT INTO `movie_watched` VALUES \((\d+),(\d+),(\d+),(\d+),"</code> with <code>"INSERT IGNORE INTO `movie_watched` VALUES \((\1),(\2),FROM_UNIXTIME\((\3)\),FROM_UNIXTIME\((\4)\),"</code><br />
::* Replace regular expression <code>"INSERT INTO `episode_watched` VALUES \((\d+),(\d+),(\d+),(\d+),(\d+),(\d+)\)"</code> with <code>"INSERT IGNORE INTO `episode_watched` VALUES \((\1),(\2),(\3),(\4),FROM_UNIXTIME\((\5)\),FROM_UNIXTIME\((\6)\)\)"</code><br />
::* The exact character sequence regarding white-spaces or backticks can be different between versions of the SQLite tool and might need adaptation<br />
* Save this new sql file<br />
* execute the commands in the "INSERT"-commands in the sql query interface in phpmyadmin after the tables were generated at the first start of the watchedlist addon with mysql option enabled.<br />
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== Technical Details ==<br />
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The Kodi Database is queried and updated with JSON-RPC. It should not matter whether you use Kodi mysql or Kodi local database.<br />
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== Limitations ==<br />
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The watched-status is only stored based on imdb/thetvdb number. Different Versions of a movie (DVD, BlueRay, Extended Edition, Directors Cut) are all considered equally watched.<br />
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== Alternatives ==<br />
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* Online List of watched movies<br />
::* [[Add-on:Trakt|Trakt Addon]]<br />
::* [https://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=128542 Follw-It Addon] (Last update April 2012, probably not working any more) <br />
* Addon that exports the watched-state to the nfo files of the movies<br />
::* [https://www.kodinerds.net/index.php/Thread/36207-Release-NFO-Watchedstate-Updater/|NFO Watchedstate Updater]<br />
* separate script to scan Kodi library (probably not executable from within Kodi and not working any more)<br />
::* http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=62874&pid=1280902#pid1280902 <br />
* other similar addons<br />
::* http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=129448&pid=1401643#pid1401643 (not working any more) <br />
* Export watched flag in nfo file and Import it back again:<br />
::* [[Advancedsettings.xml]] Section: Video Library<br />
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== Feedback and Discussion ==<br />
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In case of errors or questions, please post them [http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=164652 in the forum thread].<br />
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;CRU Lyrics<br />
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:Techie-speak for "tolerated in or supported by a system but not recommended" (i.e., beware: may well be on the way out). It can also mean that certain functionality is (already) no longer available.<br />
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:High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection. It is a copy protection system implemented between authorised devices. It prevents protected media, such as Blu-ray movies, from being easily copied. If a device does not have a valid licence, then any streams sent or received will be reduced in quality. '''''See: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-bandwidth_Digital_Content_Protection HDCP]'''''<br />
;HDMI<br />
:High-Definition Multimedia Interface is a proprietary audio/video interface for transmitting uncompressed video data and compressed or uncompressed digital audio data from a HDMI-compliant source device, such as a display controller, to a compatible computer monitor, video projector, digital television, or digital audio device.[4] HDMI is a digital replacement for analog video standards. '''''See: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-Definition_Multimedia_Interface HDMI]'''''<br />
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:Internet Relay Chat. A text-based way of communication via channels on dedicated chat servers. '''''See: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_Relay_Chat IRC]'''''<br />
;IIRC<br />
:Abbreviation for "If I Recall Correctly"<br />
;IMDB<br />
:A comprehensive online repository of Movies, TV Shows, Cast, Crew, Trivia and more. '''''See: [https://www.imdb.com IMDB]'''''<br />
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:Internet Protocol TeleVision. The delivery of television content over the internet instead of over the air. '''''See: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IPTV IPTV]'''''<br />
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;Media Manager<br />
:Software that implements and regulates multimedia files, and also can process metadata on the multimedia.<br />
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:Additional information for Movies, TV Shows, Music Videos and Music, that will be added to the library and displayed with the media. It can include Taglines, Plots, Actors/Artists, Release/Premiered dates, Alternate Titles, Song Lyrics, Labels/Studio Ratings and much more. It can also include Artwork.<br />
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;MusicBrainz<br />
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:The measure of the number of Pixels along the width and the height of a display screen. Multiplying the two numbers will give the total number of pixels on the screen. The current standard resolution for consumer grade TV's is 3840x2160. '''''See: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Display_resolution Resolution]'''''<br />
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:A centralised collection of Add-ons. The user then installs the repository which makes it more convenient to install multiple add-ons from a single location. It also provides the benefit of auto-updates. '''''See: [https://kodi.tv/addons Kodi Add-ons]'''''<br />
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:The process of copying a CD, DVD, Blu-Ray or UHD Blu-ray to a hard drive. Normally requires easily obtainable software. '''''See: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ripping Ripping]<br />
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;Scanning<br />
:The process of collecting general information as well as metadata of videos or music songs. The results will be entered in Kodi's video and/or music database(s). '''''See: [http://kodi.wiki/view/Set_content_and_scan Content and Scanning]'''''<br />
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:Customised GUI's that are easily interchangeable with the default GUI or Skin. '''''See: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skin_(computing) Skin]<br />
;Skinning<br />
:Can be used to refer to the person creating the skin, or the act of creating the skin.<br />
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;Tag / Tagging<br />
:Adding information or metadata to a video or music song, in order to identify and link that object in several ways to genres, artists, etcetera. Music files (f.e. MP3), can be tagged with various info like artist name, album name, audio bitrate, producer name. The list is practically endless. '''''See: [https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/ID3_(tag) ID3]'''''<br />
;Talk page<br />
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:A person that has been recruited by the Kodi team to enhance the team's capabilities. This can be done in various ways, for example in programming, forum moderatorships, legal assistance, social media.<br />
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;TMDB, TheMOVIEDB<br />
:The Movie DataBase. An online community built movie, TV and artwork database. Used by Kodi to scrape information into your library related to your Movies and TV Shows. '''''See: [https://www.themoviedb.org/ TMDB]'''''<br />
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;Troll<br />
:A user who incites or engages in disruptive behavior ('''[[w:internet troll|trolling]]'''). There are some people who enjoy causing conflict, and there are those who make a hobby of it. However, these are few in number and one should ''always'' assume good faith in other users. Calling someone a troll in a dispute is a bad idea. No further meaningful debate is likely to occur.<br />
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:The TV DataBase. An online community built TV Show and Artwork database. Used by Kodi to scrape TV Show information into your library.<br />
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:The original name of KODI. A free and open source media player application developed by the XBMC/Kodi Foundation, a non-profit technology consortium. Kodi is available for multiple operating-systems and hardware platforms, featuring a 10-foot user interface for use with televisions and remote controls. It allows users to play and view most videos, music, podcasts, and other digital media files from local and network storage media and the internet.<br />
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= Introduction =<br />
Hello and welcome to {{Kodi}}!!<br />
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{{Kodi}} is an award winning, open source, media centre '''software''' that can play a wide variety of Music and Video formats in addition to viewing Live TV and using add-ons to further enhance your {{kodi}}. The software can be installed on a variety of platforms as detailed on the '''''[[First time user]]''''' wiki page. <br />
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{{Kodi}} is designed with the '''''[[w:Home cinema|Home Theater]]''''' in mind using a '''''[[w:10-foot_user_interface|10-foot user interface]]''''' rather than on a small monitor while you sit at your desk. Because everything is designed with the home theater experience in mind, the best way to interact with {{Kodi}} is with a remote control, rather than a computer mouse. If it helps, think of {{Kodi}} as the ultimate DVD-player/set-top-box. Be aware that mouse functionality is limited.<br />
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<section begin="intro" />This guide is designed to point you to the correct information that will assist in correctly setting up your {{kodi}}. We strongly recommend you follow the guides to ensure the correct setup.<section end="intro" /><br />
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''{{red|We strongly urge you to not follow the numerous YouTube video guides as nearly all those guides have been written with the single minded purpose of Piracy and Copyright Infringement. THERE IS NO SUPPORT FOR THAT HERE at {{kodi}}.}}''<br />
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If you have not already downloaded and installed the {{kodi}} software, return to '''''[[First time user]]''''' and follow the installation instructions for your chosen operating system.<br />
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''{{red|{{Kodi}} does not sell hardware, nor are we affiliated or promote any of the so called "{{kodi}} boxes" that are advertised for sale. We strongly urge you not to purchase these devices as they are normally pre-installed with add-ons used for piracy and copyright infringement, and some have been known to contain malware. The [https://forum.kodi.tv/ {{kodi}} forum] does not provide support for these types of devices.}}''<br />
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= Wiki =<br />
The wiki (where you are now) holds a wealth of information. For both the new and intermediate user, the second row '''Kodi Menu''' on the wiki '''''[[Main_Page]]''''' is all that you will require. That particular row holds the information for the menu items as seen in {{kodi}}. If you are not sure what a particular function does in {{kodi}}, then choose the appropriate item in that row.<br />
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All the links on this page are accessible from the '''''[[Main_Page|Main Page]]''''' of the wiki.<br />
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= Basic Controls =<br />
Read this page to familiarise yourself with the menu system and other screens in {{kodi}}.<br />
{{see|Basic_controls}}<br />
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= Library Mode =<br />
;Why do I need a library?<br />
One of the features that makes {{kodi}} so great is the ability to display all types of artwork and metadata (plots, directors, actors etc) in a visually stunning format. <br />
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The Libraries are accessed from the Main Menu using...<br />
*Movies, TV Shows or Music Videos for the Video Library<br />
*Music for the Music Library.<br />
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To use the numerous features that are only possible with a correctly setup library, then your video and/or music collections need to be added to the library to correctly function. <br />
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{{Kodi}} consists of two libraries - Music and Video. The following guides have been created to guide you through the setup process of both.<br />
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{{Index two column<br />
| image 1 = Video.png<br />
| link name 1 = Guide to Create, Modify and Re-build your Video Library<br />
| link 1 = HOW-TO:Create_Video_Library<br />
| link 2 = :HOW-TO:Create_Music_Library<br />
| link name 2 = Guide to Create, Modify and Re-build your Music Library<br />
| image 2 = Nuvola apps kscd.png<br />
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= File Mode =<br />
If you do not want to create the libraries and take advantage of these features, then you can '''''[[Add-on:Estuary/Settings#Main_Menu_Items_Settings|hide Menu items]]''''' and access your media through the inbuilt file browser located from the main menu by selecting '''Videos''' then '''Files'''.<br />
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Be aware that using this mode, {{kodi}} becomes a simple media player with limited functionality. There will be no extended artwork and no movie information amongst many other missing features which all require a library to function. In effect, {{kodi}} is a simple file browser similar to Windows Explorer, and will simply allow you to browse your folders and files as set up on your hard drives.<br />
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= Adding Pictures =<br />
{{main|Pictures}}<br />
The Pictures option allows you to add your home photo collection to {{kodi}} which you can then easily display on your large, high definition TV screen.<br />
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Pictures does not yet use any library functions and is simply a file browser. If you set up either the video or music library, you will be familiar with setting up a source for pictures.<br />
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= Adding Games =<br />
{{main|Games}}<br />
Note! Games support are not available before Kodi v18 Leia! The Games option allows you to add stand-alone games and games running in emulators which can be launched from Kodi.<br />
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Games does not yet use any library functions and is simply a file browser. New in Kodi v18 Leia is also many an input manager with many game controller settings for configuring gamepads, joysticks, keyboards, and mouses, for use inside those games/emulators that are running natively inside Kodi's runtime.<br />
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= Using a remote control =<br />
{{main|Remote controls}}<br />
{{#lst:Remote controls|intro}}<br />
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= {{Kodi}} add-ons =<br />
{{Main|Add-ons|Add-on manager}}<br />
{{#lst:Add-ons|intro}}<br />
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= Changing Skins =<br />
{{Main|HOW-TO:Change_skins}}<br />
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Most other media players come with a single type of menu interface. Picture your DVD player or your set top box with it's basic menu system. {{Kodi}} has the ability to change its user interface (skin) to something that suits your taste. There are over 40 skins to choose from, each with their own attractions and features. Feel free to explore...<br />
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To get new skins, go to: {{highlight|Settings → Interface settings → Skin → Skin - Estuary|bordered=yes}}<br />
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You will be provided a list of currently installed skins and an option to "Get More..." where you can download additional skins.<br />
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Preview images of a few skins...<br />
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<gallery caption="The same home screen using different skins" widths=200px heights=113px><br />
File:Estuary_home_movies.png| Estuary - default skin, Kodi 17 & above<br />
File:Confluence_ss.png|Confluence - default skin, Kodi 16 & below<br />
File:Aeon Nox - glass home.jpg|Aeon Nox<br />
File:ReFocus home.png|ReFocus<br />
File:Titan.jpg|Titan<br />
File:Welo.jpg|Welo<br />
File:Transparency.jpg|Transparency<br />
File:Skin.rapier.16.png|Rapier<br />
File:Mimic004.jpg|Mimic<br />
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[[Category:FAQ]]<br />
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[[Category:Guides]]<br />
[[Category:Manual]]<br />
[[Category:Karellen]]<br />
[[Category:Video library]]<br />
[[Category:Music library]]<br />
[[Category:First time user]]<br />
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= Introduction =<br />
'''Welcome new user!!''' <section begin="intro" />You have finally installed Kodi on your equipment, launched it, and then probably sat there for a few minutes scratching your head thinking what is this?? This page will describe the commonly used screens and basic navigation around Kodi. Its aim is to allow you to become familiar with Kodi and prepare you for the upcoming setup pages.<section end="intro" /><br />
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This page will not describe how to load your media. That task is covered in the following pages. As with most pages of the wiki, this page assumes you are using the default skin '''[[Add-on:Estuary|Estuary]]'''. If you are using another skin, then you have run before learning to walk, so you should change back until you have at least set up Kodi.<br />
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Kodi has been designed around the ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/10-foot_user_interface 10 foot interface]'' principle. This means that Kodi is best used with a remote control while sitting on your couch looking at your TV. It was not designed for use on a computer sitting at a desk with keyboard and mouse. '''If you choose to use it this way, then be aware that the navigatione experience won't be as smooth as a remote control.'''<br />
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{{red|Although this guide applies to all parts of Kodi, some portions have been based on the Video/Movies/TV Shows section of Kodi. To see the specific Basic Controls for Music, see '''''[http://kodi.wiki/view/Music_navigation Music Navigation & Playback]}}'''''<br />
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The following image is a screenshot of the Home Screen when Kodi launches. In this case there is media in the library, but you may not have media in your library yet.<br />
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File:HomeScreenGuide.jpg<br />
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= Power Options =<br />
[[File:Estuary-power-menu.jpg|right|300px]]<br />
Pressing {{keypress|S}} on the keyboard, or by selecting the Power icon in the top left corner of the home screen calls up the Power Options menu. Depending on your hardware, your Power Options may have more or less options to that shown in the image.<br />
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The options on this menu are from top to bottom:<br />
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;Exit<br />
:Exits Kodi to your operating system.<br />
;Power off system<br />
:Powers down your computer<br />
;Custom Shutdown Timer<br />
:Kodi will shutdown your computer after you enter the countdown time. Enter the time interval in minutes.<br />
;Suspend<br />
:Suspends your computer.<br />
;Hibernate<br />
:Hibernates your computer.<br />
;Reboot<br />
:Restarts your computer.<br />
;Log off <ProfileName> user<br />
:If using Profiles, the option to log out the current user and login as a new user is this option. <ProfileName> will display the name of the currently logged in Profile/User.<br />
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= Settings =<br />
The Settings Icon in the top left of the screen provides access to the Kodi Settings pages. Most general use settings are contained in these pages. During your travels with Kodi, you will come across mention of the advancedsettings.xml file. This holds advanced Settings for Kodi and can be modified by the user.<br />
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For more information on the Settings pages, {{See|Settings}}<br />
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For more information on the advancedsettings.xml file, {{see|Advancedsettings.xml}}<br />
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= Search & Filter =<br />
[[File:GlobalSearch.jpg|right|300px]]<br />
The Global Search function allows you to search your library, add-ons or some on-line sources for information. <br />
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Some of the pictured options will require installation of an add-on. Simply confirm the installation of the add-on when prompted.<br />
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{{see|Add-on:Global Search}}<br />
{{see|Add-on:YouTube}}<br />
{{see|Add-on:ExtendedInfo Script}}<br />
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There are also Search functions inside each of the Main Menu options which are accessible from the [[Basic_controls#Sideblade_Menu|Sideblade Menu]]. These are called '''Filters'''. The function "filters" the currently displayed list to match your query. When using the Filter function, be aware of the following:<br />
*The Filter will only filter that class of media, so performing the Filter in Movies will only return Movie results.<br />
*The Filter only works when you have a listing of media displayed. If you do not have a listing of the media to Filter, then the filter will return a ''Not Found'' result. <br />
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{{see|Advanced library filtering}}<br />
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= Main Menu =<br />
All classes of media are separated into their own menu options. The default classes are listed below. Other skins allow you to add additional menu items for, say, Home Movies, Cartoons, Disney etc.<br />
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It is possible to remove unwanted menu options and to re-add them at a later date. Very useful for those options that remain unused in your setup such as Live TV, Radio etc. See: '''''[[Add-on:Estuary/Settings#Main_Menu_Items_Settings|Hiding Menu items]]'''''<br />
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As each Main Menu option is selected, the Home Page will dynamically update with information relevant for the selected menu option. The full list of available menu options are as follows:<br />
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* '''[[Video_library|Movies]]''' - This is a short cut to the "All movies, by title" node in the video library.<br />
* '''[[Video_library|TV shows]]''' - This is a short cut to the "All TV shows, by title" node in the video library.<br />
* '''[[Music_library|Music]]''' - This is a shortcut to a file manager view, which when viewed, can show your music files either by genre, Artist, Album, Song, or by year.<br />
* '''[[Music_library|Music Videos]]''' - This is a shortcut to a file manager view, which when viewed can show your music video files either by Genre, Title, Artist, Albums, Directors, Studio or Tags<br />
* '''[[Live_TV|Live TV]]''' - With a PVR add-on, this can give you Free To Air Television channels with an EPG (Electronic Program Guide) with Pause/Rewind/Fast Forward and Record facilities<br />
* '''[[Live_TV|Radio]]''' - With a PVR add-on, this can give you Free To Air Radio Channels with an EPG (Electronic Program Guide)<br />
* '''[[Games]]''' (not available before Kodi v18 Leia) - This is a shortcut to a file manager view, which when viewed, can show your games. <br />
* '''[[Add-ons]]''' - This shortcut takes you to a secondary menu that lists your installed add-ons by type, such as 'Video-addons', Music add-ons, Program add-ons. In this menu you can install add-ons from the official Kodi repository. '''''See: [[Add-ons]]'''''<br />
* '''[[Pictures]]''' - Shows a basic file-based image viewer, as well as picture-related add-ons.<br />
* '''[[Video_library|Vidoes]]''' - Allows you to access the file system of your Sources. It includes file views, movie library, TV show library, music video library, playlists, and video related add-ons. Users can also use this to navigate to more '''[[video nodes|nodes]]''' in the library, showing movies or TV shows by year, genre, actor, or even custom created nodes for specific people, moods, etc.<br />
* '''[[Favourites]]''' - Shows all your media that has been tagged as a ''Favourite'' in one easily accessible location.<br />
* '''[[Weather]]''' - Once set up, this will show the weather forecast in your local area<br />
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= Home Screen =<br />
The term '''Home Screen''' can be used to mean the entire screen as depicted in the image in Section 1 above. If it is prefixed by a menu item, say ''Movies Home Screen'' or ''TV Show Home Screen'', then it refers to the section to the right of the Main Menu. The following information refers to the latter.<br />
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The Home Screen contains a dynamic list of media relevant for the selected main menu item. The image above displays the following items:<br />
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;Categories- also known as Nodes<br />
:A quick link to the available Movie Nodes. It allows you to navigate your Movie library via Genres, Title, Year, Country Actors, Directors, Studios, Sets, Tags and Recently added<br />
:{{see also|Video_nodes|Music_nodes}}<br />
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;Poster views<br />
:Displays movie titles that fit into the following criteria:<br />
:*In-progress<br />
:*Recently added<br />
:*Unwatched movies<br />
:*Random selection<br />
:*Movie Sets<br />
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;Genres<br />
:Quck icon selection of available Genre's in the library.<br />
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;Studios<br />
:Quick icon selection of available Studios in the library.<br />
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The other classes in the main menu have a similar selection but designed and named to be most relevant for their class of media.<br />
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= '''Sideblade Menu''' =<br />
[[File:EstuarySideBarMenu_small.gif|right]]<br />
[[File:Estuary-player-sidebar-video.jpg|210px|right]]<br />
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'''{{resize|1.4em|{{red|The Sideblade Menu is a critical menu that holds numerous options. It is available in most locations.}}}}'''<br />
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The Sideblade Menu is accessible from '''most''' screens in Kodi.<br />
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{{red|The menu options shown below are for the Movies section. The options will vary for the other media classes}}<br />
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<section begin="SidebladeMenu" />You can invoke the sideblade using one of the following methods:<br />
* pressing the {{keypress|left}} key on your remote control<br />
* pressing the {{keypress|left}} key on a keyboard<br />
* bringing the mouse cursor to the left border of the screen.<section end="SidebladeMenu" /><br />
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The options in the Sideblade Menu vary. The following is the menu in the Movies listing.<br />
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'''Available Options'''<br />
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;ViewType<br />
:Change current library view.<br />
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;Sort by<br />
:Select how the list of Movies/TV Shows/Episodes are sorted- eg ''Title, PlayCount'' etc<br />
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;Order<br />
:Once the ''Sort by'' is selected, do you want the order ''Ascending'' or ''Descending''<br />
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;Filter<br />
:Allows you to filter your list on certain criteria- eg ''Director, Actor, Ratings, Tags'' etc '''''See: [[Advanced library filtering]]'''''<br />
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;All Videos / Watched / Unwatched<br />
:Global toggle that allows you to select what is shown in the list - ''All Videos, Watched'' or ''Unwatched'' videos only<br />
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;Update library<br />
:Scans the library for newly added Movies, TV Shows, Episodes and Music Videos in the Video Library.<br />
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;Go to playlists<br />
:Will open the currently playing Party Mode playlist<br />
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;Bottom Icons- From Left to right<br />
*Pause<br />
*Stop<br />
*Skip to next video<br />
*Open Fullscreen mode - for video this returns you to the playing video and for music this opens the Now Playing/Visualisation window.<br />
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To see the Sidebar Menu for '''Music''' see '''''[[Music_navigation#Sideblade_Menu|Music Sideblade Menu]]'''''<br />
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= '''Context Menu''' =<br />
'''{{resize|1.4em|{{red|The Context Menu is a critical menu that holds numerous options. It is available in most locations.}}}}'''<br />
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The '''Context Menu''' allows quick access to a limited set of functions relevant for the currently selected item. <br />
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<section begin="ContextMenu" />After highlighting an item (eg a movie) the Context Menu can be invoked by:<br />
* long press the {{keypress|OK}} key<br />
* Press letter {{keypress|C}} on a keyboard<br />
* right-clicking with the mouse<section end="ContextMenu" /><br />
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References to Context Menus are scattered throughout the wiki on relevant pages and can be found easily enough in Kodi. As there are many, many types of context menus, it would be uneconomical to list them all here.<br />
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The following are a few examples of the context menu.<br />
<gallery mode="packed-overlay" widths="500px" heights="283px"><br />
File:MovieSets02.jpg|The context menu in the ''Movie library''.<br />
File:EstuaryContextmenu3.png|The context menu in the ''Video file browser''.<br />
File:EstuaryContextmenu2.png|The context menu in the [[Add-on:YouTube|YouTube]] add-on.<br />
</gallery><br />
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= '''Information Page''' =<br />
[[File:Artwork-Actors01.jpg|right|500px]]<br />
<section begin="InformationPage" />For each title in the Movies, TV Shows and Music Videos library, an Information Page is available as displayed in the image.<br />
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This screen will display the metadata for the title. A number of options are available along the bottom of the page. What is displayed will depend on the skin in use and which class of media is displayed (Movie, TV Show, Music Video)<section end="InformationPage" /><br />
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This is a Library only feature and will not work on titles not in the library. Attempting to perform this in the File Browser using Videos>Files will commence the scrape process for that individual title. '''''See: [[Updating_or_removing_videos|Update Video Library]]'''''<br />
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To access the Information Page, navigate to, and highlight the required Movie, TV Show or Music Video title. Once highlighted use one of the following methods to view the Information Page:<br />
*Press {{keypress|i}} on a remote control, or Press {{keypress|i}} on a keyboard<br />
*Using the '''''[[Basic_controls#Context_Menu|Context Menu]]''''', select '''Information'''<br />
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Available option buttons (not all are displayed in the image)<br />
;Actors image<br />
:Clicking on the image of an actor will bring up a listing of other titles, in your library, the actor appears in<br />
:Installing the '''''[[Add-on:ExtendedInfo_Script|ExtendedInfo add-on]]''''' will provide extended actor information from online sources<br />
;Play<br />
:Commence playback of the title<br />
;Your Rating<br />
:Use this option to apply your personal rating to your media. The display of the User Rating depends upon the library view in use. It is displayed at the top of the Poster as a blue star containing the rating in Poster View. Each type of view displays it differently.<br />
;Trailer<br />
:Commence playback of the '''''[[Trailers|Trailer]]'''''. If no trailer is available, either the button will not be displayed or you will be offered to install the YouTube add-on to view online trailers.<br />
;Show Fanart<br />
:Full screen display of the fanart attached to the title<br />
;Same director<br />
:Displays a listing of other titles in the library from the same director <br />
;Movie Set<br />
:Open the '''''[[Movie_sets|Movie Set]]''''' that the current movie belongs to. Only visible when the movie is part of a set.<br />
;Choose art <br />
:Settings page that allows the manual selection of '''''[[Artwork]]'''''<br />
;Refresh<br />
:Allows you to rescan or rescrape the title. Useful if you have modified information in the NFO File, or you would like to re-scrape updated information from the site of the Information provider. '''''See: [[Updating_or_removing_videos|Update Video Library]]'''''<br />
:Highlighting this button will also display the path to the playable file that {{kodi}} has recorded in the library database. Useful to track down duplicate entries.<br />
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= Now Playing Controls =<br />
The Now Playing Controls are covered in more detail in the following two sections...<br />
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;Music Player Controls<br />
:'''''See: [[Music_navigation|Music Navigation & Playback]]'''''<br />
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;Video Player Controls<br />
:'''''See: [[Video_playback|Video Playback]]'''''<br />
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= On Screen Keyboard =<br />
[[File:OnScreenKeyboard.jpg|right|500px]]<br />
When required, Kodi will display an on-screen keyboard to facilitate data entry. No special selection is required by the user as the keyboard will appear where required.<br />
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The on-screen keyboard can be used in the following ways:<br />
*Remote control<br />
*Mouse presses<br />
*Using a physical keyboard.<br />
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= Remote Controls =<br />
Kodi is best used with a Remote Control. Many types of Remote Controls can be used as listed on the following page.<br />
{{see|Remote_controls}}<br />
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= Keyboard Controls =<br />
If you are using a physical keyboard, the following page lists available keystrokes to control Kodi.<br />
{{see|Keyboard_controls}}<br />
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= See also = <br />
=== Favourites ===<br />
{{main|Favourites}}<br />
{{#lst:Favourites|intro}}<br />
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=== File Manager ===<br />
{{main|File manager}}<br />
{{#lst:File manager|intro}}<br />
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=== Profiles ===<br />
{{main|Profiles}}<br />
{{#lst:Profiles|intro}}<br />
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[[Category:FAQ]]<br />
[[Category:Index]]<br />
[[Category:Guides]]<br />
[[Category:Manual]]<br />
[[Category:Karellen]]<br />
[[Category:Video library]]<br />
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{{Kodi}} is a free [[w:Open-source_software|open source (GPL)]] and [[w:Cross-platform_software|multi-platform]] ''multimedia centre'' which can centralise all your local, network and internet media into one easily accessible location.<br><br />
It is designed to be installed on hardware that is directly connected to your TV or monitor, preferably via HDMI.<br />
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{{Kodi}} allows you to bring all your media together in one location. <br><br />
Not only can it play a wide variety of media formats- Video, Audio, Images- {{kodi}} also allows you to create libraries of your content which can be displayed and browsed in an artwork rich environment. <br><br />
{{kodi}} can handle ''[[Video_library|Movies, TV Shows, Seasons and Episodes]], [[Music_library|Music & Audiobooks]], [[Music_videos|Music Videos]], [[PVR|Live TV and PVR]], [[Pictures|Pictures & Comic Books]]''.<br><br />
In addition, {{kodi}} has a vast repository of ''[[Add-ons]]'' (plugins) that can be installed to extend {{kodi}}'s capabilities- either by adding new features to {{Kodi}} or accessing content from internet sources such as YouTube, Netflix and many, many more. <br />
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Start your search from the ''[[Main Page]]'' of this wiki and use the links or use the search bar in the top right corner of the page.<br><br />
If you still have questions, create an account on the ''[https://forum.kodi.tv/index.php {{kodi}} forum]''<br />
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{{kodi}} does include a built in ''[[UPnP]]'' server that can stream Music and Video content from your {{kodi}} library to other devices. It can also act as a ''[[UPnP]] ''client to receive content from other Servers on your local network.<br><br />
Apart from the UPnP component, {{Kodi}} is not designed as a Server. Each viewing location will have a {{kodi}} instance installed on the hardware attached to the TV or monitor at that location.<br><br />
During normal use, {{Kodi}} accesses local content off your hard disk or from your local network storage via a ''[[File sharing]]'' protocol such as ''[[SMB]]''.<br> <br />
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{{kodi}} can operate on a variety of devices and platforms such as a standard Windows or Linux PC, most of the hardware in the Apple environment, one of the many good quality Android boxes or Raspberry Pi, to name a few.<br><br />
Standard audio and graphics components are required to be present in the hardware. The absence of the audio and graphic components will cause the initialization process (that assumes their presence) to fail.<br><br />
If you need to purchase new hardware, read the ''[https://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=252916 Pick the right box]'' thread on the forum.<br />
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== Setup ==<br />
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# The most recent stable version is '''{{Current_version}}'''<br />
# Read the ''[[First time user]]'' wiki guides to get started<br />
# Download and install {{kodi}} from the official ''[https://kodi.tv/download Download site]''<br />
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The Video libraries are created by scraping metadata from the websites of various information providers. The following guide will explain how to correctly name your files, create the correct folder structure and scrape them into the library.<br><br />
: See- ''[[HOW-TO:Create_Video_Library|Create a Video Library]]'' <br><br><br />
The Music library is created by scanning the embedded tags in your music files. Please ensure you have accurate tags in your files, preferably by using ''[https://picard.musicbrainz.org/ MusicBrainz Picard]'' <br><br />
: See- ''[[HOW-TO:Create_Music_Library|Create a Music Library]]''<br />
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: See- ''[[NFO files|NFO Files]]''<br />
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= Introduction =<br />
<section begin="intro" />This page details the available methods to add, modify and remove videos from your '''existing''' video library. These instructions also apply to Music Videos<section end="intro" /><br />
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{{red|'''This page assumes you have an existing Movie, TV Show and/or Music Video library.'''}} If you do not have an existing video library, you will need to create one by following the '''''[[:HOW-TO:Create_Video_Library| Create Video Library]]''''' guide.<br />
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= Locating Missing Titles =<br />
The '''''[[Event_Log|Event Log]]''''' will record any files missed when an Update Library is performed. If the log is currently empty, or lists no missing movies, TV Shows or episodes, then perform an Update Library and check the Event Log again. <br />
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= Add To Library =<br />
The following methods are available to scan folders and locate new titles to add to the Library. They can be performed on the entire library, a particular Source, or an individual title.<br />
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If you use '''''[[NFO_files|NFO Files]]''''', '''new''' titles will be added to the library. <br />
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If you have changed the information inside a NFO File for an '''existing''' title in the library, this section will '''not''' update the library with those changes. You will need to perform one of the '''''[[Updating_or_removing_videos#Refresh_Library|Refresh Library]]''''' methods detailed in Section 4 below.<br />
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== Update Library- Automatic ==<br />
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File:Settings_media_library_video_library.jpg|Image 1<br />
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By enabling the setting ''''Update library on startup'''' the library will be scanned for new content each time {{kodi}} is started.<br />
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== Update Library- Manual ==<br />
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Perform a manual Update Library from the '''''[[Basic_controls#Sideblade_Menu|Left Sideblade Menu]]''''' by selecting '''Update Library'''<br />
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* '''''[[Add-on:XBMC Library Auto Update]]''''' can be used to schedule automatic updates to the library.<br />
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File:EstuaryContextmenu3.png|Image 1- From the Context Menu select '''Scan for new content'''<br />
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When {{kodi}} performs an Update Library it scans each Source, and each file and folder in the Source, searching for new items. For larger libraries this can be quite a lengthy and unnecessary process. <br />
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#Navigate to '''Videos>Files'''<br />
#Highlight the Source to be scanned for new videos<br />
#Call up the '''''[[Basic_controls#Context_Menu|Context Menu]]''''' (see image)<br />
#Select '''Scan for new content''' (see image)<br />
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To scan a single title into the library, follow these steps.<br />
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#Navigate to '''Videos/Files'''<br />
#Select the Source that contains the title to be scraped into the library<br />
#Locate and highlight the title to be added<br />
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##Call up the Information page for the video by pressing {{keypress|i}} on your remote or keyboard. This will commence the scrape for this single title, or<br />
##Using the '''''[[Basic_controls#Context_Menu|Context Menu]]''''', select '''Scan item to library'''<br />
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#Follow the same steps as above<br />
#Select '''Scan for new content''' instead<br />
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= Refresh Library =<br />
The Refresh options are used to modify '''existing''' library entries. You would use these options when...<br />
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*The NFO File has been modified and you would like that change to show in the Library<br />
*The information at the site of the Information Provider has changed, and you would like the new metadata or artwork in the library<br />
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These methods will not work in the following situations as they are seen as '''new''' titles. <br />
*The path to the entry has changed. eg you moved a movie from D:\ drive to F:\ drive<br />
*The name of the video file or folder has changed.<br />
*The file format has been changed. eg you converted the Bluray folder to a *.mkv file<br />
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Use this procedure if there are multiple changes to be added to the library for existing library titles.<br />
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File:Quick-start-6.png|Image 1- Select '''This directory contains'''<br />
File:Quick-start-6.1.png|Image 2- Select appropriate content<br />
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# Navigate to and enter '''Files'''<br />
# Highlight the source to be refreshed<br />
# Call up the '''''[[Basic_controls#Context_Menu|Context Menu]]'''''<br />
# Select '''Change content'''<br />
# Change the '''''[[Adding_video_sources#Set_Media_Type|Content Setting]]''''' by adjusting '''This directory contains''' to '''None'''<br />
# Select '''OK'''<br />
# {{Kodi}} will ask '''Do you want to remove all items within this path from your library?'''. Select '''Yes'''<br />
# Perform a '''Clean Library''' from '''''[[Settings/Media/Library#Video_Library|Settings>Media>Library]]'''''<br />
# From step 1 change the content setting back to its previous setting using '''Set Content''' in the context menu<br />
# {{kodi}} will ask '''Do you want to refresh information for all items within this path?''' Answer '''Yes'''<br />
# {{kodi}} will scan the Source and scrape the videos with the new information.<br />
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# Navigate to and enter '''Files'''<br />
# Highlight the source to be refreshed<br />
# Call up the '''''[[Basic_controls#Context_Menu|Context Menu]]'''''<br />
# Select '''Change content'''<br />
# Select '''Choose information provider'''<br />
# Select the required scraper add-on<br />
# Select '''OK'''<br />
# {{Kodi}} will ask '''Do you want to refresh information for all items within this path?''' . <br />
#* Select '''Yes''' if you want to refresh all entries in the library<br />
#* Select '''No''' if you do not want to refresh all entries. All new titles added from this point on will use the new scraper<br />
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* Create a new Source folder which is set to use the new scraper. This ensures that you are not at risk of overwriting your library the next time you have a title that requires a particular scraper<br />
* If you do not want to create a new Source, then follow the above steps '''but''' navigate to the actual video and '''Set Content''' on that video folder, '''not''' the Source folder.<br />
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# Navigate to the title to be updated/refreshed. <br />
# Press {{keypress|I}} on the remote control or keyboard to call up the Information Page (see image)<br />
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To remove existing titles from your library, use one of the following solutions.<br />
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File:Quick-start-2.png|Image 1- Enter Videos>Files<br />
File:EstuaryContextmenu3.png|Image 2- Select '''Remove source'''<br />
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#Navigate to '''Videos''' and enter '''Files''' as illustrated in Image 1<br />
#Highlight the source to be removed<br />
#Call up the '''''[[Basic_controls#Context_Menu|Context Menu]]''''' (Image 2)<br />
#Select '''Remove source''' (Image 2)<br />
#A confirmation prompt will display- '''Are you sure? Yes / No''' <br />
#*Select '''Yes''' to remove the source<br />
#*Select '''No''' to cancel the procedure<br />
#If you selected '''Yes''' you will then be asked '''Do you want to remove all items within this path from your library?'''<br />
#*'''Yes'''- Will remove the video titles in the Source from the library. (Use this option)<br />
#*'''No'''- Will keep the library listing of all video titles that are in that source. The source will be removed from File View, but not Library View and all titles will remain.<br />
#**Note: If you answered '''No''' but would now like to remove the items from the library...<br />
#**#Re-add the Source in the same manner you first added the source. '''''See: [[Adding_video_sources#Adding_Sources|Adding Video Sources]]'''''<br />
#**#Answer '''No''' when asked '''Do you want to add the media from this source to your library'''<br />
#**#Now repeat these instructions from Step 1 ensuring in Step 6 you select '''Yes''' to the question '''Do you want to remove all items within this path from your library?'''<br />
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#*Navigate to '''''[[Settings/Media/Library#Video_Library|Clean Library]]''''' in the settings menu<br />
#*Perform a Clean Library.<br />
#*You will be advised there is an Unavailable Source (the one you just removed) and asked '''What would you like to do with media items from <the source you removed>''''<br />
#**'''Keep'''- Movies will still remain visible in the library<br />
#**'''Remove'''- All database entries will be removed (use this option) <br />
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File:MovieSets02.jpg|Image 1- Call up the Context Menu<br />
File:MovieSets03.jpg|Image 2- Select '''Remove from library'''<br />
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# Navigate to the title to be removed from the library<br />
# Call up the '''''[[Basic_controls#Context_Menu|Context Menu]]''''' (Image 1)<br />
# Select '''Manage'''<br />
# Select the last option '''Remove from library''' (Image 2)<br />
# When asked '''Would you really like to remove <title> from library?''' answer '''Yes'''<br />
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* Record, save and watch later any program<br />
* Schedule future timers as a one-off or record a series automatically<br />
* Set keyword recordings. Add the title to be recorded, and when it is eventually broadcast it will be recorded automatically<br />
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# A '''tuner card''' capable of receiving Terrestrial/OTA ''(Over The Air)'' or Cable signals via a coaxial cable connection. The same antenna cable that you would plug into the back of your TV.<br />
# The '''backend software''' ''(the server)'' that works in the background to receive the TV and Radio signals and enables the Live TV and PVR functions described earlier.<br />
# The '''{{kodi}} add-on''' ''(the client)'' for the backend software you have installed. This enables transferring all those backend features into the {{kodi}} user interface.<br />
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The PVR add-ons for Linux are manually installed based on the distro. Ubuntu is the only official distro. Other distros may not be as well supported as Ubuntu. See... '''''[[Ubuntu_PVR_add-ons|Ubuntu PVR Add-ons]]'''''<br />
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# In many countries the EPG is transmitted with the TV and Radio signal and the backend will scan this and populate the EPG. <br />
# An internet based EPG service that offers a higher quality EPG with frequent daily updates for a monthly fee.<br />
# '''[https://sourceforge.net/projects/xmltv/ XMLTV]''' which is a set of separate programs that can download guide data from a variety of sources on the internet.<br />
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| Question= Is there a guide to help me set this up?<br />
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Follow the pages in this guide.<br><br />
Most of the setup effort will be with the tuner card and the backend software. Once they have been setup, it is a simple matter of installing the {{kodi}} addon and configuring the settings.<br><br />
Ensure you have the backend software working correctly before attempting to install and use the {{kodi}} addon.<br />
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