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File:Quick-start-3.png|'''{{big|Step 4}}:''' Select the '''BROWSE'''
File:Quick-start-3.png|'''{{big|Step 4}}:''' Select the '''BROWSE'''
File:Quick-start-4.png|'''{{big|Step 5}}:''' Browse to locate your Source folder. Enter the Source folder so you see your titles. Select '''OK'''
File:Quick-start-4.png|'''{{big|Step 5}}:''' Browse to locate your Source folder. Enter the Source folder so you see your titles. Select '''OK'''
File:Quick-start-5.png|'''{{big|Step 6}}:''' Either use the default name or rename the Source. The name doesn't matter to Kodi, but keep the names unique for ease of maintenance. Then select '''OK'''.
File:Quick-start-5.png|'''{{big|Step 6}}:''' Either use the default name or rename the Source. The name doesn't matter to Kodi, but keep the names unique for ease of maintenance.<br>Then select '''OK'''.
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| style="width: 45%; text-align:center;" | [[File:Set-content-Movies.jpg|600px]]<br>'''{{big|Step 9a}}:'''<br>'''Choose information provider'''- used to change scraper if required<br>'''-Settings'''- adjust scraper settings to your requirements<br>Default movie scraper settings are explained '''[[Add-on:The_Movie_Database_Python|here]]'''<br><br>
| style="width: 45%; text-align:center;" | [[File:Set-content-Movies.jpg|600px]]<br>'''{{big|Step 9a}}
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| style="width: 45%; text-align:center;" | [[File:Set-content-TV-Shows.jpg|600px]]<br>'''{{big|Step 9b}}''' <br>'''Choose information provider'''- used to change scraper if required<br>'''-Settings'''- adjust scraper settings to your requirements<br>Default TV show scraper settings are explained '''[[Add-on:TMDb_TV_Shows|here]]'''<br><br>
| style="width: 45%; text-align:center;" | [[File:Set-content-TV-Shows.jpg|600px]]<br>'''{{big|Step 9b}}
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| style="width: 40%;" | <center>'''{{big|Movies- Content scanning options}}'''</center><br>
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'''Movies are in separate folders that match the movie title'''
;Choose information provider
:Select this setting to change the scraper that this Source uses<br>
:If your preferred scraper is not listed, use the '''Get more...''' button.
 
;Settings
:Adjust the scraper settings for this Source.
:Changing settings here changes the setting for this Source only.
:Default movie scraper settings are explained in the wiki page for each scraper.
 
;Movies are in separate folders that match the movie title
:If your movies are in Movie folders, '''Enable''' this setting
:If your movies are in Movie folders, '''Enable''' this setting
:*If '''Enabled''' {{Kodi}} will use the '''folder''' name to scrape the movie
:*If '''Enabled''' {{Kodi}} will use the '''folder''' name to scrape the movie
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::*Artwork files must be named using the long format ''<NameOfVideoFile>-<artworktype>.jpg/png'' filenames.
::*Artwork files must be named using the long format ''<NameOfVideoFile>-<artworktype>.jpg/png'' filenames.


'''Scan Recursively'''
;Scan Recursively
:Used for deep folder structures such as when additional Genre or Movie Set folders are used. Will allow the video scanner to search deeper to find the playable file
:Used for deep folder structures such as when additional Genre or Movie Set folders are used. Will allow the video scanner to search deeper to find the playable file


'''Selected folder contains a single video'''
;Selected folder contains a single video;
:Available only when you have selected '''''Change content''''' from the '''''[[Basic_controls#Context_Menu|Context Menu]]''''' on a Movie folder, instead of the Source folder. Allows you to adjust scraper settings for a particular movie which is different to the rest of the Source.
:Available only when you have selected '''''Change content''''' from the '''''[[Basic_controls#Context_Menu|Context Menu]]''''' on a Movie folder, instead of the Source folder. Allows you to adjust scraper settings for a particular movie which is different to the rest of the Source.


'''Exclude path from library updates'''
;Exclude path from library updates
:Prevents the Source from being scanned when an Update Library is running. When '''Enabled''' it will speed up the Update Library process in large libraries if the Source no longer has content added to it.
:Prevents the Source from being scanned when an Update Library is running. When '''Enabled''' it will speed up the Update Library process in large libraries if the Source no longer has content added to it.


'''Skip filename matching for external audio tracks'''
;Skip filename matching for external audio tracks
: When enabled Kodi skips name checks of external audio files in the folder and returns '''all''' found audio tracks to the player for the video. <ref>https://github.com/xbmc/xbmc/pull/16273</ref>
: When enabled Kodi skips name checks of external audio files in the folder and returns '''all''' found audio tracks to the player for the video. <ref>https://github.com/xbmc/xbmc/pull/16273</ref>


| style="width: 10%;" |
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| style="width: 45%; text-align:left; vertical-align:top;"  | <center>'''{{big|TV Show- Content scanning options}}'''</center><br>
| style="width: 45%; text-align:left; vertical-align:top;"  |  
 
;Choose information provider
:Select this setting to change the scraper that this Source uses<br>
:If your preferred scraper is not listed, use the '''Get more...''' button.
 
;Settings
:Adjust the scraper settings for this Source.
:Changing settings here changes the setting for this Source only.
:Default movie scraper settings are explained in the wiki page for each scraper


'''Selected folder contains a single TV show'''
;Selected folder contains a single TV show
:Allows you to change the Content settings for a particular TV Show without affecting the entire Source. Disabled when a Source is selected. Becomes Enabled when a TV Show folder is selected.
:Allows you to change the Content settings for a particular TV Show without affecting the entire Source. Disabled when a Source is selected. Becomes Enabled when a TV Show folder is selected.


'''Exclude path from library updates'''
;Exclude path from library updates
:Prevents the Source from being scanned when an Update Library is running. When '''Enabled''' it will speed up the Update Library process in large libraries if the Source no longer has content added to it.
:Prevents the Source from being scanned when an Update Library is running. When '''Enabled''' it will speed up the Update Library process in large libraries if the Source no longer has content added to it.


'''Skip filename matching for external audio tracks'''
;Skip filename matching for external audio tracks
: When enabled Kodi skips name checks of external audio files in the folder and returns '''all''' found audio tracks to the player for the video. <ref>https://github.com/xbmc/xbmc/pull/16273</ref>
: When enabled Kodi skips name checks of external audio files in the folder and returns '''all''' found audio tracks to the player for the video. <ref>https://github.com/xbmc/xbmc/pull/16273</ref>
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Revision as of 00:52, 28 May 2022

Create Video Libraries
1. The Basics
2. Source Folder
3. Movie Setup
4a. TV Show Setup
4b. Seasons Setup
4c. Episodes Setup
5. Music Videos Setup
6. Add Source & Scrape
7. Scraping Problems
Home icon grey.png   ▶ Video library ▶ Create Video Library ▶ Adding video sources


Introduction

This step of the guide will enable you to complete the following actions:

  1. Add Sources - Add the Source folder to Kodi
  2. Set Content - Advise Kodi what type of media is in the Source
  3. Scraper Settings - Adjust the scraper settings to your preferences, or change to a different scraper
  4. Add to Library - Scrape the media into the library

Each section is a direct continuation of the previous section, and only separated for clarity.

UPnP cannot be used to create a library. It is recommended that you share your media using another protocol such as SMB


Adding Sources

  • Step 1: Select VIDEOS in the home screen menu. (Or select Enter files section if that button is visible)

    Step 1: Select VIDEOS in the home screen menu.
    (Or select Enter files section if that button is visible)

  • Step 2: Select FILES

    Step 2: Select FILES

  • Step 3: Select ADD VIDEOS....

    Step 3: Select ADD VIDEOS....

  • Step 4: Select the BROWSE

    Step 4: Select the BROWSE

  • Step 5: Browse to locate your Source folder. Enter the Source folder so you see your titles. Select OK

    Step 5: Browse to locate your Source folder. Enter the Source folder so you see your titles. Select OK

  • Step 6: Either use the default name or rename the Source. The name doesn't matter to Kodi, but keep the names unique for ease of maintenance. Then select OK.

    Step 6: Either use the default name or rename the Source. The name doesn't matter to Kodi, but keep the names unique for ease of maintenance.
    Then select OK.

Set Content

  • Step 7: The set content window will display. This is where the media type is set. Select the option This directory contains.

    Step 7: The set content window will display. This is where the media type is set.
    Select the option This directory contains.

  • Step 8: Select the type of media that is in the Source.

    Step 8: Select the type of media that is in the Source.


Set Content for Movies Set Content for TV Shows
Set-content-Movies.jpg
Step 9a 		Set-content-TV-Shows.jpg
Step 9b
Choose information provider
Select this setting to change the scraper that this Source uses
If your preferred scraper is not listed, use the Get more... button.
Settings
Adjust the scraper settings for this Source.
Changing settings here changes the setting for this Source only.
Default movie scraper settings are explained in the wiki page for each scraper.
Movies are in separate folders that match the movie title
If your movies are in Movie folders, Enable this setting
  • If Enabled Kodi will use the folder name to scrape the movie
  • Kodi will load NFO files from NFO files named movie.nfo, but will fallback to <videofilename>.nfo as required
  • Kodi will load artwork files using the short format <artworktype>.jpg/png filenames, but will fallback to the longer <NameOfVideoFile>-<artworktype>.jpg/png format as required.
  • If Disabled Kodi will use the filename to scrape the movie
  • NFO files must be named the long format <MovieFileName>.nfo filename.
  • Artwork files must be named using the long format <NameOfVideoFile>-<artworktype>.jpg/png filenames.
Scan Recursively
Used for deep folder structures such as when additional Genre or Movie Set folders are used. Will allow the video scanner to search deeper to find the playable file
Selected folder contains a single video;
Available only when you have selected Change content from the Context Menu on a Movie folder, instead of the Source folder. Allows you to adjust scraper settings for a particular movie which is different to the rest of the Source.
Exclude path from library updates
Prevents the Source from being scanned when an Update Library is running. When Enabled it will speed up the Update Library process in large libraries if the Source no longer has content added to it.
Skip filename matching for external audio tracks
When enabled Kodi skips name checks of external audio files in the folder and returns all found audio tracks to the player for the video. [1]
Choose information provider
Select this setting to change the scraper that this Source uses
If your preferred scraper is not listed, use the Get more... button.
Settings
Adjust the scraper settings for this Source.
Changing settings here changes the setting for this Source only.
Default movie scraper settings are explained in the wiki page for each scraper
Selected folder contains a single TV show
Allows you to change the Content settings for a particular TV Show without affecting the entire Source. Disabled when a Source is selected. Becomes Enabled when a TV Show folder is selected.
Exclude path from library updates
Prevents the Source from being scanned when an Update Library is running. When Enabled it will speed up the Update Library process in large libraries if the Source no longer has content added to it.
Skip filename matching for external audio tracks
When enabled Kodi skips name checks of external audio files in the folder and returns all found audio tracks to the player for the video. [2]
Stop hand.png Do not select Local information only Scraper. Using this scraper will prevent your TV Shows from being scanned into the library when using NFO files. Kodi always scans for, and uses NFO files first, regardless of what scraper is set.


Additional scrapers are available. Before replacing the default scraper, ensure the scraper works for your version of Kodi and is suitable for your needs.

All Movie scrapers- Movie scraper add-ons
All TV Show scrapers - TV scraper add-ons


Add to Library

  • Step 10: Press Yes to scrape the content to the library If No is selected, it can be scanned later from the Context Menu of the Source

    Step 10: Press Yes to scrape the content to the library
    If No is selected, it can be scanned later from the Context Menu of the Source


Once you press Yes, Kodi will scan your library and attempt to match each title in your library to the title at the site of the Information Provider. If a match is found, the metadata and artwork is downloaded and used for the library display. Depending upon the size of your library, this could take some time. A single movie could take approx 30 seconds, a library of 400 movies could take over an hour.

When the scraping process is complete, be sure to check the Event Log to view any titles that were not added to the library, which is normally due to incorrect naming. See... Scraping Problems


At this point, you should now have a fully functioning video library. Repeat the steps on this page to add the remainder of your media Sources.


  1. ↑ https://github.com/xbmc/xbmc/pull/16273
  2. ↑ https://github.com/xbmc/xbmc/pull/16273



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