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Skin settings for the default Kodi skin (for v17 (Krypton and above), Estuary.
{{mininav| [[Settings]] | [[Settings/Interface|Interface]] }}




==Accessing The System Settings Menu==
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File:Estuary home settings icon.png|To access the System Settings menu where you can access individual settings, select the System icon (gear) at the top of the Menu on the Home screen.
 
 
= General =
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File:Estuary_Settings_General.jpg
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</gallery>


==Accessing Skin Settings==


The System Settings menu is where you can access and change specific Kodi settings, access System information and Kodi's built in File Manager.  To access Estuary's settings, select '''System → Skin Settings'''.
==Use slide animations==
: Changes the animation used when navigating screens. If enabled, the items on the screen will slide in & out.  If disabled, item on screen will fade in & out.
 
 
==Enable auto scrolling for plot & review==
: When enabled, plots & reviews that do not fit within the defined area will auto scroll on the screen so that the entire plot/review can be read. When disabled, only the first part of the plot or review that fits within the defined area will be shown.
 
 
==Touch mode==
: For touch screens.  If enabled, this will allow for better control using touch screen devices and will also add additional control buttons.  If not using a touch screen this should remain disabled (default).
 
 
==Show weather info in top bar==
: When enabled, this will show the weather information on the top on every menu screen.  This requires a Weather Service Information provider add-on to be installed.
:'''See: [[Weather]]'''


==General Skin Settings==
[[File:Estuary_skin_settings_general.png|400px|right]]
===Use slide animations===
:Changes the animation used when navigating screens.  If enable, the items on the screen will slide in & out.  If disable, item on screen will fade in & out.


===Enable auto scrolling for plot & review===
==Show media flags==
:When enabled, plots & reviews that do not fit within the defined area will auto scroll on the screen so that the entire plot/review can be read. When disabled, only the first part of the plot or review that fits within the defined area will be shown.
: When enabled, will show media flags where applicable.
: Media flags are the icons that dispaly information such as audio\video codec, language, studio, language, etc
: '''See: [[Media flags]]'''


===Touch mode===
:For touch screens.  If enabled, this will allow for better control using touch screen devices and will also add additional control buttons.  If not using a touch screen this should remain disabled (default).


===Show weather info in top bar===
==Choose rating to display for media items==
:When enabled, this will show the weather information on the top on every menu screen. This requires a Weather Service Information provider add-on to be installed.  
: Ratings are shown on the movie / TV show poster as a blue star containing a number. This setting allows you to select which rating to display.
: Available options are: ''None, My Rating'' and ''Rating'' which is normally obtained through the scraping process or one of the rating addons.


===Show media flags===
:When enabled, will show media flags where applicable.


==Choose kind of profile indentification==
: When using profiles, this setting allows you to choose the profile identification when multiple profiles are used.
: Available options are: ''None, Profile name'' and ''Profile avatar''.




==Main Menu Items Settings==
== Movie title format ==
[[File:Estuary_skin_settings_items.png|400px|right]]
: Movies may have more than one title. For foreign movies, the Original Title is in the language the movie was intended for, and a localised title for other markets like English. Another reason is a producer or studio changing the name later in the production cycle.<br>
[[File:Estuary_install_library_node_editor.png|400px|right]]
: This setting allows a choice of which title is displayed - ''Original'' or ''Default'' (the localised title) or a combination of both.<br>
: If using the Original title, be aware that titles in foreign films will be written using the script of that country, which may require you to change the system font in {{kodi}}. The setting is global. <ref>https://github.com/xbmc/xbmc/pull/28274</ref>


This menu item allows for enabling or disabling menu items that are shown on the Home screen. The items on this screen which can be enabled or disabled are:


'''Movies ♦ TV shows ♦ Music ♦ Music videos ♦ TV ♦ Radio ♦ Add-ons ♦ Pictures ♦ Videos ♦ Favorites ♦ Weather'''


= Main Menu Items =
Show or hide menu items and widgets displayed on the Home screen.


You can also use '''Edit categories''' for '''Movies''', '''TV shows''' & '''Music'''.  This will allow you to edit categories for each of these items such as '''Genre''', '''Title''', '''Year''', '''etc.''', add new '''Rules''', add new '''Nodes''' or add new '''Parent nodes'''.
<gallery mode="packed" widths="700px" heights="394px">
File:Estuary-SkinSettings-MainMenuItems-01.jpg
</gallery>




When you select '''Edit categories''' you will be asked to install the '''Library node editor'''.  This is required if you wish to preform any of the actions above.
== Edit widgets ==
Edit categories for ''Movies, TV shows, Music'' & ''Music Videos''.<br>
Allows you to edit existing or create new Nodes to filter and display your library.<br>
Selecting ''Edit categories'' will display a dialogue box that will allow the enabling or disabling of default widgets, or using the ''Edit categories'' option to create new nodes using the Library Node Editor addon. <ref>https://github.com/xbmc/xbmc/pull/25355</ref><br>
Some novice users may find this concept difficult. An alternate method would be using Smart Playlists.<br>
: '''See- [[Add-on:Library Node Editor|Library Node Editor]]'''
: '''See- [[Smart playlists]]'''


<big>See:  '''[[Add-on:Library Node Editor|Library Node Editor]]'''</big>


== Default select action for... ==
When selecting from the Home screen, choose what action occurs when selecting an item. <br>
Available actions are: ''Browse into, Continue watching, Play from beginning, Play next'' and ''Queue item''






= Artwork =
<gallery mode="packed" widths="700px" heights="394px">
File:Estuary-SkinSettings-Artwork-01.jpg
</gallery>




==Show media fanart as bBackground==
: When enabled, the fanart for the library title currently highlighted will be displayed in the background.  When disabled, only the default background will be displayed.




== Choose background pattern ==
: A transparent overlay for fanart that introduces slight patterns to the display.




==Choose skin fanart pack==
: Download a new set of background fanart packs. These are not movie related, but a themed collection of pleasing images.
: When installed and used, the art from the installed pack will be used as the default background for menu items on the Home screen.  This does not override '''Show media fanart as background'''.
: Requires the '''[[Add-on:Image_Resource_Select_Addon|Image Resource Select Add-on]]''' which will be installed on first use.
: '''Important:''' After using the ''Get more..'' button and downloading the fanart pack, come back to this setting and select the fanart pack to activate it.




==Choose weather fanart pack==
: Install weather related backgrounds to use with Weather.
: Requires the '''[[Add-on:Image_Resource_Select_Addon|Image Resource Select Add-on]]''' which will be installed on first use.
: '''Important:''' After using the ''Get more..'' button and downloading the fanart pack, come back to this setting and select the fanart pack to activate it.




==Choose genre fanart pack==
: Allows you to download a genre fanart packs which are displayed when scrolling through the Genre node.
: Requires the '''[[Add-on:Image_Resource_Select_Addon|Image Resource Select Add-on]]''' which will be installed on first use.
: '''Important:''' After using the ''Get more..'' button and downloading the fanart pack, come back to this setting and select the fanart pack to activate it. <ref>https://github.com/xbmc/xbmc/pull/27173</ref>




==Choose weather icon pack==
: Choose and install an icon image collection for weather. <ref>https://github.com/xbmc/xbmc/pull/27212</ref>
: Requires the '''[[Add-on:Image_Resource_Select_Addon|Image Resource Select Add-on]]''' which will be installed on first use.
: '''Important:''' After using the ''Get more..'' button and downloading the fanart pack, come back to this setting and select the fanart pack to activate it.




== Show posters instead of thumbs for musicvideos ==
: Choose whether to display Thumbs (set as disabled) or to display Posters (set to enabled) for Music Videos






= On screen display =
<gallery mode="packed" widths="700px" heights="394px">
File:Estuary-SkinSettings-OnScreen-01.jpg
</gallery>




== Automatically close video OSD ==
: Enable this option to automatically close the OSD during playback. <ref>https://github.com/xbmc/xbmc/pull/20267</ref> <ref>https://github.com/xbmc/xbmc/pull/21355</ref>




==Artwork Settings==
== Video OSD autoclose time (seconds) ==
[[File:Estuary_skin_settings_artwork.png|400px|right]]
: If the previous setting has been enabled, choose how many seconds before the OSD automatically closes


===Show Media Fanart As Background===
:When enabled, the select medias fanart will be displayed in the background of all menu screens.  When disabled, only the default background will be displayed.


===Choose Background Pattern===
:Allows for cycling though different default backgrounds.


===Choose Skin Fanart Pack===
= References =
:Allows you to use or download a new set of background fanart packs.  When installed and used, the art from the select pack will be used as the default background for menu items on the Home screen.  This does not override '''Show media fanart as background''' and the media fanart will still display when hovered over.
<references />


===Choose Weather Fanart Pack===
:Allows you to use or download a new set of fanart packs to be used with weather.


===Select Genre Fanart Pack===
:Allows you to use or download a new set of fanart packs to be used with Genres.


{{note|In order to use or download '''Fanart Packs''' you must install the '''Image Resource Select Add-on'''.  If you choose any of the '''Pack''' options above you will be asked if you want to download and install it at that time.}}


<big>See: '''[[Add-on:Image_Resource_Select_Addon|Image Resource Select Add-on]]'''</big>
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{{updated|22}}


[[Category:Settings]]
[[Category:Settings]]

Latest revision as of 03:21, 17 October 2026

  ▶ Settings ▶ Interface ▶ Settings



General


Use slide animations

Changes the animation used when navigating screens. If enabled, the items on the screen will slide in & out. If disabled, item on screen will fade in & out.


Enable auto scrolling for plot & review

When enabled, plots & reviews that do not fit within the defined area will auto scroll on the screen so that the entire plot/review can be read. When disabled, only the first part of the plot or review that fits within the defined area will be shown.


Touch mode

For touch screens. If enabled, this will allow for better control using touch screen devices and will also add additional control buttons. If not using a touch screen this should remain disabled (default).


Show weather info in top bar

When enabled, this will show the weather information on the top on every menu screen. This requires a Weather Service Information provider add-on to be installed.
See: Weather


Show media flags

When enabled, will show media flags where applicable.
Media flags are the icons that dispaly information such as audio\video codec, language, studio, language, etc
See: Media flags


Choose rating to display for media items

Ratings are shown on the movie / TV show poster as a blue star containing a number. This setting allows you to select which rating to display.
Available options are: None, My Rating and Rating which is normally obtained through the scraping process or one of the rating addons.


Choose kind of profile indentification

When using profiles, this setting allows you to choose the profile identification when multiple profiles are used.
Available options are: None, Profile name and Profile avatar.


Movie title format

Movies may have more than one title. For foreign movies, the Original Title is in the language the movie was intended for, and a localised title for other markets like English. Another reason is a producer or studio changing the name later in the production cycle.
This setting allows a choice of which title is displayed - Original or Default (the localised title) or a combination of both.
If using the Original title, be aware that titles in foreign films will be written using the script of that country, which may require you to change the system font in Kodi. The setting is global. [1]


Main Menu Items

Show or hide menu items and widgets displayed on the Home screen.


Edit widgets

Edit categories for Movies, TV shows, Music & Music Videos.
Allows you to edit existing or create new Nodes to filter and display your library.
Selecting Edit categories will display a dialogue box that will allow the enabling or disabling of default widgets, or using the Edit categories option to create new nodes using the Library Node Editor addon. [2]
Some novice users may find this concept difficult. An alternate method would be using Smart Playlists.

See- Library Node Editor
See- Smart playlists


Default select action for...

When selecting from the Home screen, choose what action occurs when selecting an item.
Available actions are: Browse into, Continue watching, Play from beginning, Play next and Queue item


Artwork


Show media fanart as bBackground

When enabled, the fanart for the library title currently highlighted will be displayed in the background. When disabled, only the default background will be displayed.


Choose background pattern

A transparent overlay for fanart that introduces slight patterns to the display.


Choose skin fanart pack

Download a new set of background fanart packs. These are not movie related, but a themed collection of pleasing images.
When installed and used, the art from the installed pack will be used as the default background for menu items on the Home screen. This does not override Show media fanart as background.
Requires the Image Resource Select Add-on which will be installed on first use.
Important: After using the Get more.. button and downloading the fanart pack, come back to this setting and select the fanart pack to activate it.


Choose weather fanart pack

Install weather related backgrounds to use with Weather.
Requires the Image Resource Select Add-on which will be installed on first use.
Important: After using the Get more.. button and downloading the fanart pack, come back to this setting and select the fanart pack to activate it.


Choose genre fanart pack

Allows you to download a genre fanart packs which are displayed when scrolling through the Genre node.
Requires the Image Resource Select Add-on which will be installed on first use.
Important: After using the Get more.. button and downloading the fanart pack, come back to this setting and select the fanart pack to activate it. [3]


Choose weather icon pack

Choose and install an icon image collection for weather. [4]
Requires the Image Resource Select Add-on which will be installed on first use.
Important: After using the Get more.. button and downloading the fanart pack, come back to this setting and select the fanart pack to activate it.


Show posters instead of thumbs for musicvideos

Choose whether to display Thumbs (set as disabled) or to display Posters (set to enabled) for Music Videos


On screen display


Automatically close video OSD

Enable this option to automatically close the OSD during playback. [5] [6]


Video OSD autoclose time (seconds)

If the previous setting has been enabled, choose how many seconds before the OSD automatically closes


References

  1. ↑ https://github.com/xbmc/xbmc/pull/28274
  2. ↑ https://github.com/xbmc/xbmc/pull/25355
  3. ↑ https://github.com/xbmc/xbmc/pull/27173
  4. ↑ https://github.com/xbmc/xbmc/pull/27212
  5. ↑ https://github.com/xbmc/xbmc/pull/20267
  6. ↑ https://github.com/xbmc/xbmc/pull/21355



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