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| Question= Quick Start Guide for XBMC | | Question= Quick Start Guide for XBMC | ||
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| Question= Sync the XBMC library between multiple installs | | Question= Sync the XBMC library between multiple installs | ||
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*This is considered an advanced/experimental feature. | |||
*See '''[[HOW-TO:Synchronize multiple XBMC libraries]]''' to sync your library between XBMC devices (for any platform) using [[w:MySQL|MySQL]]. | *See '''[[HOW-TO:Synchronize multiple XBMC libraries]]''' to sync your library between XBMC devices (for any platform) using [[w:MySQL|MySQL]]. | ||
*When using library syncing on a portable device, XBMC will freeze up when you are away from your local network. This is because it cannot connect to the MySQL server anymore. To be able to use both library syncing and still use XBMC on-the-go check out this guide: '''[[forum:92807|HOW-TO:Create roving and home profiles for mobile iOS devices]]''' (The advice is basically the same for any OS) | *When using library syncing on a portable device, XBMC will freeze up when you are away from your local network. This is because it cannot connect to the MySQL server anymore. To be able to use both library syncing and still use XBMC on-the-go check out this guide: '''[[forum:92807|HOW-TO:Create roving and home profiles for mobile iOS devices]]''' (The advice is basically the same for any OS) | ||
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| Question= Multi part movie files | | Question= Multi part movie files | ||
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* | {{Main|File stacking}} | ||
*XBMC's file stacking feature handles your multi-part files in a clean, intuitive manner. File stacking combines your multi-part files into a single item in the file list or library. Playback of stacks is completely transparent to you as the user, all parts are automatically queued for playback in order. | |||
*File stacking is currently only available for movies and not for TV shows or music videos. | |||
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* No. XBMC must be ran on a computer/supported-device that is directly connected to the TV by a video cable. | * No. XBMC must be ran on a computer/supported-device that is directly connected to the TV by a video cable. | ||
* Some files can be shared from XBMC using the built-in [[UPnP]] server, but only files scanned into the [[Video library]] will show up, and XBMC will not transcode any files, so only file formats that your TV/device can natively playback will work. | |||
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Revision as of 19:35, 29 May 2012
INCOMPLETE: This FAQ is currently a work in-progress and is not yet complete. To help out feel free to edit the page directly or join the discussion at forum:114103. |
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