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= Look and feel = | |||
== Skin == | |||
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| '''Description:''' | | '''Description:''' | ||
| | | Change to another skin. If none are listed, use the '''Get more...''' button. Be careful changing to the ''Estouchy'' skin as this is designed for touchscreens and may make {{kodi}} unusable if you do not have a touchscreen. | ||
'''See: [[Skins]]<br>''' | |||
'''See: [[HOW-TO:Change_skins|HOW-TO:Change Skins]]''' | |||
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== Configure skin == | |||
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| '''Description:''' | | '''Description:''' | ||
| | | For the currently active skin, change the skin specific settings. Each skin is different and will have different settings.<br> | ||
'''See: [[Add-on:Estuary/Settings|Estuary Skin Settings]]''' | |||
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== Theme == | |||
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| '''Description:''' | | '''Description:''' | ||
| Change the theme associated with your skin. Not all skins come with alternative themes.<br> | | Change the theme associated with your skin. Not all skins come with alternative themes.<br> | ||
The theme consists of icons, colours, fonts, images and other furniture. Many of these items are contained within the default ''theme.xbt'' file in ''Themes'' folder in the skins add-on folder. | The theme consists of icons, colours, fonts, images and other furniture. Many of these items are contained within the default ''theme.xbt'' file in ''Themes'' folder in the skins add-on folder.<br> | ||
To create a new theme, the xbt file needs to be copied, unpacked, modified then repacked using the TextureTool. If a Colour theme is available, this will also be applied when changing themes as long as both the Theme and Colour files are named the same.<br> | |||
'''See: [[Skinning]]'''<br> | |||
'''See: [[TextureTool]]''' | |||
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== Colours == | |||
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| '''Description:''' | | '''Description:''' | ||
| Change the colours of your selected skin. Not all skins come with alternative colours.<br> | | Change the colours of your selected skin. Not all skins come with alternative colours.<br> | ||
The colour of fonts and text can be changed without changing the Theme, but used in combination with Themes, you are able to create a new look and feel for your skin. | The colour of fonts and text can be changed without changing the Theme, but used in combination with Themes, you are able to create a new look and feel for your skin.<br> | ||
If a colour option is related to a theme, ensure both the colour and them file names are the same.<br> | |||
'''See: [[Colour_themes|Colour Themes]]''' | |||
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== Fonts == | |||
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| '''Description:''' | | '''Description:''' | ||
| Choose the fonts displayed in the user interface. The font sets are configured by your skin. Not all skins come with alternative fonts.<br> | | Choose the fonts displayed in the user interface. The font sets are configured by your skin. Not all skins come with alternative fonts.<br> | ||
Adding ''ttf'' font files to the skins ''Font'' folder will enable you to change the font used by the skin. | If your chosen language uses non-Latin characters, you may need to change font to display the correct characters in your chosen language.<br> | ||
Adding ''ttf'' font files to the skins ''Font'' folder will enable you to change the font used by the skin.<br> | |||
'''See: [[Fonts]]''' | |||
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== Zoom == | |||
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| Resize the view of the user interface. Also works as an alternative to '''[[Settings/System/Display#Calibration|calibration]]''' for overscan issues, but only for the GUI and not video playback. Range is -30% to to +30%<br> | | Resize the view of the user interface. Also works as an alternative to '''[[Settings/System/Display#Calibration|calibration]]''' for overscan issues, but only for the GUI and not video playback. Range is -30% to to +30%<br> | ||
Before adjusting any calibration within {{kodi}}, ensure your TV or Display Monitor has any overscan settings disabled. | Before adjusting any calibration within {{kodi}}, ensure your TV or Display Monitor has any overscan settings disabled. <br> | ||
'''See: [[Settings/System/Display#Calibration|Calibration Settings]]''' | |||
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== Stereoscopic 3D effect strength == | |||
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| '''Description:''' | | '''Description:''' | ||
| Defines the strength of the stereoscopic 3D effect in the GUI. This is done by controlling the depth perception within the GUI, so the higher the value, the more the elements will pop out of the screen. Zero disables the stereoscopic 3D effect of the GUI. For a good visual experience, the value should be higher for small screens and lower for larger screens.<br> | | Defines the strength of the stereoscopic 3D effect in the GUI. This is done by controlling the depth perception within the GUI, so the higher the value, the more the elements will pop out of the screen. Zero disables the stereoscopic 3D effect of the GUI. For a good visual experience, the value should be higher for small screens and lower for larger screens.<br> | ||
Note: Not all skins support this feature. | Note: Not all skins support this feature.<br> | ||
'''See: [[3D]]''' | |||
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== Show RSS news feeds == | |||
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| '''Description:''' | | '''Description:''' | ||
| Enables and | | Enables and disables the scrolling RSS news ticker displayed on {{kodi}} screens.<br> | ||
'''See: [[RSS_ticker|RSS Ticker]]'''<br> | |||
'''See: [[RssFeeds.xml|RSSFeeds.xml]]''' | |||
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== Edit RSS == | |||
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| Requires the installation of the RSS Editor add-on. You will be prompted to install this.<br> | | Requires the installation of the RSS Editor add-on. You will be prompted to install this.<br> | ||
Allows choosing an existing RSS feed or adding a new RSS Feed. Nominate the update frequency in minutes.<br> | Allows choosing an existing RSS feed or adding a new RSS Feed. Nominate the update frequency in minutes.<br> | ||
'''See: [[Add-on:RSS_Editor|Add-on:RSS Editor]]''' | |||
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Latest revision as of 01:45, 2 May 2024
Settings | Interface | Skin |
Look and feel
Skin
Settings level: | Basic |
Description: | Change to another skin. If none are listed, use the Get more... button. Be careful changing to the Estouchy skin as this is designed for touchscreens and may make Kodi unusable if you do not have a touchscreen.
See: Skins |
Configure skin
Settings level: | Basic |
Description: | For the currently active skin, change the skin specific settings. Each skin is different and will have different settings. |
Theme
Settings level: | Standard |
Description: | Change the theme associated with your skin. Not all skins come with alternative themes. The theme consists of icons, colours, fonts, images and other furniture. Many of these items are contained within the default theme.xbt file in Themes folder in the skins add-on folder. |
Colours
Settings level: | Standard |
Description: | Change the colours of your selected skin. Not all skins come with alternative colours. The colour of fonts and text can be changed without changing the Theme, but used in combination with Themes, you are able to create a new look and feel for your skin. |
Fonts
Settings level: | Standard |
Description: | Choose the fonts displayed in the user interface. The font sets are configured by your skin. Not all skins come with alternative fonts. If your chosen language uses non-Latin characters, you may need to change font to display the correct characters in your chosen language. |
Zoom
Settings level: | Standard |
Description: | Resize the view of the user interface. Also works as an alternative to calibration for overscan issues, but only for the GUI and not video playback. Range is -30% to to +30% Before adjusting any calibration within Kodi, ensure your TV or Display Monitor has any overscan settings disabled. |
Stereoscopic 3D effect strength
Settings level: | Advanced |
Description: | Defines the strength of the stereoscopic 3D effect in the GUI. This is done by controlling the depth perception within the GUI, so the higher the value, the more the elements will pop out of the screen. Zero disables the stereoscopic 3D effect of the GUI. For a good visual experience, the value should be higher for small screens and lower for larger screens. Note: Not all skins support this feature. |
Show RSS news feeds
Settings level: | Basic |
Description: | Enables and disables the scrolling RSS news ticker displayed on Kodi screens. See: RSS Ticker |
Edit RSS
Settings level: | Standard |
Description: | Requires the installation of the RSS Editor add-on. You will be prompted to install this. Allows choosing an existing RSS feed or adding a new RSS Feed. Nominate the update frequency in minutes. |
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