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{{DISPLAYTITLE:How To: Custom Home Items using Aeon Nox Silvo}}
{{DISPLAYTITLE:How To: Custom Home Items using Aeon Nox Silvo}}
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= Introduction =
= Introduction =
<section begin="intro" />In a default Kodi installation, with a properly setup and scraped library, all Movies will be under the Main Menu '''Movie''' button, and your TV shows will be under the '''TV Shows''' button. All your Sci Fi movies will be mixed in with your Westerns, Animated, Romantic Comedies, Concert Films, etc. and the same for your different TV show types or genres.
<section begin="intro" />This Guide explains the process of creating new Main Menu in the Aeon Nox:Silvo skin. Example uses include:
 
This Guide explains the process of creating new Main Menu items to enable separate main menu listings. Example uses include:
*Separating childrens movies from mature movies
*Separating childrens movies from mature movies
*Separately list documentaries, cartoons, sci-fi or any other genre
*Separately list documentaries, cartoons, sci-fi or any other genre
*Separately list Home Movies <section end="intro" />
*Separately list home movies <section end="intro" />
 
With Smart Playlists and a skin like Aeon Nox 5 (and its variants), as well as most other skins, you can have specific Main Menu buttons for each library that will show only those videos you have chosen for each Main Menu button as shown in the example images.
 
 
Note: This guide assumes you know how to install Kodi, install skins, and add Sources to your Kodi library, and have installed the Aeon Nox 5: SiLVO skin
 
 
'''{{red|This function is skin dependant and does not work on the default Estuary skin. For the purpose of this guide, we are using Kodi v17.6 with the Aeon Nox 5: SiLVO skin. If you are using a different skin the process is the same, but you will need to find the appropriate screens in your skin.}}'''
 
'''{{red|For the purpose of this guide, the Smart Playlist is created using the ''Paths'' rule in Smart Playlists. The Smart Playlist can be based on any of the listed rule types.}}'''


Any errors or ommissions on this page, report '''''[https://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=327704 on the forum here]'''''
Note: This guide requires a moderate level of experience with {{kodi}}, including [[HOW-TO:Change_skins|installing skins]], [[Adding_video_sources|adding Sources]], and creating [[Smart playlists]]
{{-}}




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Organize the video files on your file server/NAS/local hard drive into separate folders for each Main Menu button you require.
Organize the video files on your file server/NAS/local hard drive into separate folders for each Main Menu button you require.


The image below is an example of how you might organize your folders and files (Windows 10). Each category that you intend to have as a movie menu item, will have the movies saved in a specific folder.
The image below is an example of how you might organize your folders and files (Windows 10). Each category that you intend to have as a movie, TV show or music menu item will be saved in a dedicated folder.


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The first step is to create a '''''[[Smart_playlists|Smart Playlist]]''''' for each new listing you require. The following is a simple guide to accomplish that:
The first step is to create a '''''[[Smart_playlists|Smart Playlist]]''''' for each new listing you require. The following is a simple guide to accomplish that:


#Click '''SYSTEM''' on the Main Menu, then in the window that opens click on the '''System''' icon. In the bottom left corner by the '''gear''' symbol ensure '''EXPERT''' is chosen.
# Add each folder as a '''Source''' to the Kodi library using the '''[[Adding_video_sources|Add videos...]]''' option in Videos>Files, being sure to select the content type (Movies or TV, etc.) correctly and then scraping.
#Add each folder as a '''Source''' to the Kodi library using the '''Add Video Source''' dialog box, being sure to select the content type (Movies or TV, etc.) correctly.


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File:CustomMenuItem01.jpg|3. After each folder has been added as a Source and scraped, go to the '''Playlists''' button under the '''Videos''' Main Menu button.
File:CustomMenuItem01.jpg|2. After each folder has been added as a Source and scraped, go to the '''Playlists''' button under the '''Videos''' Main Menu button.
File:CustomMenuItem02.png|4. Choose '''New smart playlist…'''
File:CustomMenuItem02.png|3. Choose '''New smart playlist…'''
File:CustomMenuItem03.png|5. In the '''Type''' menu choose '''Movies''' or '''TV''' as appropriate.
File:CustomMenuItem03.png|4. In the '''Type''' field choose the appropriate media type
File:CustomMenuItem04.png|6. In the '''EDIT SMART PLAYLIST''' dialog box click on '''New rule…'''.
File:CustomMenuItem04.png|5. Click on '''New rule…'''.
File:CustomMenuItem05.png|7. In the '''CHOOSE RULE TYPE''' dialog box click on the word '''Title''' and choose '''Path''' from the '''CHOOSE RULE TYPE''' menu.
File:CustomMenuItem05.png|6. In the '''CHOOSE RULE TYPE''' dialog box click on the word '''Title''' and choose '''Path''' from the '''CHOOSE RULE TYPE''' menu.
File:CustomMenuItem06.png|8. Now, click on the word '''contains'''.
File:CustomMenuItem06.png|7. Now, click on the word '''contains'''.
File:CustomMenuItem07.png|9. Choose '''starts with''' from the '''SMART PLAYLIST RULE''' dialog box.
File:CustomMenuItem07.png|8. Choose '''starts with''' from the '''SMART PLAYLIST RULE''' dialog box.
File:CustomMenuItem08.png|10. Click on the word '''Browse''' in the '''SMART PLAYLIST RULE''' dialog box.
File:CustomMenuItem08.png|9. Click on the word '''Browse''' in the '''SMART PLAYLIST RULE''' dialog box.
File:CustomMenuItem09.png|11. Choose the library you want, then click OK.
File:CustomMenuItem09.png|10. Choose the appropriate folder then click OK.
File:CustomMenuItem10.png|12. The contents of the library will be listed, click '''OK''' again.
File:CustomMenuItem11.png|11. Click '''OK''' again.
File:CustomMenuItem11.png|13. Click '''OK''' again.
File:CustomMenuItem12.png|12. Click '''OK''' once more.
File:CustomMenuItem12.png|14. Click '''OK''' once more.
File:CustomMenuItem13.png|13. An onscreen keyboard will appear, type the name of your new Smart Playlist then click '''DONE'''.
File:CustomMenuItem13.png|15. An onscreen keyboard will appear, type the name of your new Smart Playlist, click '''DONE'''.
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:16. Repeat the above steps as needed to build all the Smart Playlists you want, then back out to the home screen.
:14. Repeat the above steps as needed create any additional Smart Playlists, then back out to the home screen.






= Customising The Main Menu =
= Customising The Main Menu =
This step will create the new Main Menu items. The next section is a straight continuation of the steps in this section.
This step will create the new Main Menu items.


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File:CustomMenuItem14.jpg|17. Click on '''SKIN SETTINGS''' under '''SYSTEM''' in the Main Menu.
File:CustomMenuItem14.jpg|15. Click on '''SKIN SETTINGS''' under '''SYSTEM''' in the Main Menu.
File:CustomMenuItem15.png|18. In the next screen, click on '''Setup the Aeon Nox main menu''' (note: this guide is specific to Aeon Nox 5: Silvo v6.0.12 on Kodi v17 Krypton, your installation may be different).
File:CustomMenuItem15.png|16. Click on '''Setup the Aeon Nox main menu'''
File:CustomMenuItem16.png|19. The '''MAIN MENU CUSTOMIZER''' windows opens and will look like the above image
File:CustomMenuItem16.png|17. The '''MAIN MENU CUSTOMIZER''' windows opens and will look like the above image
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The Menu Items are on the left. The X deletes the item, the + adds a new one '''below''' the existing item, the arrows move the items up/down in the list and changes their position in the Main Menu accordingly. (note: The Default center Main Menu item is the third '''active''' menu item. In this example, it is '''WEATHER'''). On the right are the Menu Menu button modifiers.
;Description of options
:The Menu Items are on the left
:Options are along the top row (or next to menu item in previous versions)
::'''X''' - deletes the item
::'''+''' - adds a new menu item
::'''↑''' - move menu item up the list
::'''↓''' - move menu item down the list
::'''Restore''' - default menu items that have been removed or modified will be restored to original. User added menu items will remain.
::Note: The default center of them Main Menu is the third '''active''' menu item in the list. In this example, it is '''MOVIES''').


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This final step now links the Smart Playlists created in Section 3 to the new Main Menu items created in the previous Section.
This final step now links the Smart Playlists created in Section 3 to the new Main Menu items created in the previous Section.


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File:CustomMenuItem17.png|20. Select a Main Menu item you want to change, or click the plus sign to create a new one. If you create a new item, it will appear below the selected menu item with the label '''NONE'''. Either way, on the right side, select '''Choose item for menu''' and a pop out menu will appear.
File:CustomMenuItem17.png|18. Select a Main Menu item you want to change, or click the plus sign to create a new one. If you create a new item, it will appear below the selected menu item with the label '''NONE'''. Either way, on the right side, select '''Choose item for menu''' and a pop out menu will appear.
File:CustomMenuItem18.png|21. Click on '''Video Library'''.
File:CustomMenuItem18.png|19. Click on '''Video Library'''.
File:CustomMenuItem19.png|22. In the pop out menu that appears next, choose '''Playlist'''
File:CustomMenuItem19.png|20. In the pop out menu that appears next, choose '''Playlists >'''
File:CustomMenuItem21.png|23. In the Playlist pop out menu, choose the required Playlist
File:CustomMenuItem21.png|21. In the Playlist pop out menu, choose the required Playlist
File:CustomMenuItem22.png|24. In the '''What do you want to do with the playlist?''' box, choose '''Display'''
File:CustomMenuItem22.png|22. In the '''What do you want to do with the playlist?''' box, choose '''Display'''
File:CustomMenuItem23.png|25. If you want, you can select background fanart for the individual playlists. This will rotate through fanart that is specific to that playlist.
File:CustomMenuItem23.png|23. Click on '''Select background''' to set background fanart for the individual playlists. This will rotate through fanart that is specific to that playlist.
File:CustomMenuItem24.png|26. Now scroll thru the pop out menu to '''(Video Playlist) <your playlist>'''
File:CustomMenuItem24.png|24. Scroll thru the pop up menu to '''(Video Playlist) <your playlist>''' to choose the background specific to the playlist.
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:27a. Repeat these steps as needed to add your playlists to the Main Menu, adjust their positions on the Menu to your liking, add widgets, etc.


:or
25a. Repeat these steps as needed to add your playlists to the Main Menu, adjust their positions on the Menu to your liking, add widgets, etc.


:27b. If you have no further buttons to add, simply '''back''' out to return to the Home Screen. At this point a script will run to re-build the Main Menu.
or
 
25b. If you have no further buttons to add, simply '''back''' out to return to the Home Screen. At this point a script will run to re-build the Main Menu.






= Duplicated Listings =
= Duplicated Listings =
If you prefer to not have the same Movie or TV Show listed in the original Movie and TV Show buttons along with being listed in the newly created buttons, then follow these steps:
If you prefer to not have the same Movie or TV Show also listed in the original Movie and TV Show menu items, then follow these steps:
#Disable the original Movie or TV Show button in the '''Main Menu Customizer''' screen as shown in step 19
# Disable the original Movie or TV Show button in the '''Main Menu Customizer''' screen as shown in step 20
#Repeat the steps detailed on this page to create a new button with a suitable name and a new Smart Playlist that '''excludes''' the videos that are included in the new buttons.
# Create a new Smart Playlist that excludes the titles in the new menu items
# Create a new main menu item using the new "exclude" smart playlist.




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Latest revision as of 03:39, 29 January 2023

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Introduction

This Guide explains the process of creating new Main Menu in the Aeon Nox:Silvo skin. Example uses include:

  • Separating childrens movies from mature movies
  • Separately list documentaries, cartoons, sci-fi or any other genre
  • Separately list home movies

Note: This guide requires a moderate level of experience with Kodi, including installing skins, adding Sources, and creating Smart playlists


Folder Structure

The correct folder structure will ensure a relatively hassle free experience in setting up these menu buttons.

Organize the video files on your file server/NAS/local hard drive into separate folders for each Main Menu button you require.

The image below is an example of how you might organize your folders and files (Windows 10). Each category that you intend to have as a movie, TV show or music menu item will be saved in a dedicated folder.

CustomMenuItemFolder.png



Create Smart Playlists

The first step is to create a Smart Playlist for each new listing you require. The following is a simple guide to accomplish that:

  1. Add each folder as a Source to the Kodi library using the Add videos... option in Videos>Files, being sure to select the content type (Movies or TV, etc.) correctly and then scraping.
  • 2. After each folder has been added as a Source and scraped, go to the Playlists button under the Videos Main Menu button.

    2. After each folder has been added as a Source and scraped, go to the Playlists button under the Videos Main Menu button.

  • 3. Choose New smart playlist…

    3. Choose New smart playlist…

  • 4. In the Type field choose the appropriate media type

    4. In the Type field choose the appropriate media type

  • 5. Click on New rule….

    5. Click on New rule….

  • 6. In the CHOOSE RULE TYPE dialog box click on the word Title and choose Path from the CHOOSE RULE TYPE menu.

    6. In the CHOOSE RULE TYPE dialog box click on the word Title and choose Path from the CHOOSE RULE TYPE menu.

  • 7. Now, click on the word contains.

    7. Now, click on the word contains.

  • 8. Choose starts with from the SMART PLAYLIST RULE dialog box.

    8. Choose starts with from the SMART PLAYLIST RULE dialog box.

  • 9. Click on the word Browse in the SMART PLAYLIST RULE dialog box.

    9. Click on the word Browse in the SMART PLAYLIST RULE dialog box.

  • 10. Choose the appropriate folder then click OK.

    10. Choose the appropriate folder then click OK.

  • 11. Click OK again.

    11. Click OK again.

  • 12. Click OK once more.

    12. Click OK once more.

  • 13. An onscreen keyboard will appear, type the name of your new Smart Playlist then click DONE.

    13. An onscreen keyboard will appear, type the name of your new Smart Playlist then click DONE.

14. Repeat the above steps as needed create any additional Smart Playlists, then back out to the home screen.


Customising The Main Menu

This step will create the new Main Menu items.

  • 15. Click on SKIN SETTINGS under SYSTEM in the Main Menu.

    15. Click on SKIN SETTINGS under SYSTEM in the Main Menu.

  • 16. Click on Setup the Aeon Nox main menu

    16. Click on Setup the Aeon Nox main menu

  • 17. The MAIN MENU CUSTOMIZER windows opens and will look like the above image

    17. The MAIN MENU CUSTOMIZER windows opens and will look like the above image

Description of options
The Menu Items are on the left
Options are along the top row (or next to menu item in previous versions)
X - deletes the item
+ - adds a new menu item
↑ - move menu item up the list
↓ - move menu item down the list
Restore - default menu items that have been removed or modified will be restored to original. User added menu items will remain.
Note: The default center of them Main Menu is the third active menu item in the list. In this example, it is MOVIES).


Adding The Smart Playlists To The Main Menu

This final step now links the Smart Playlists created in Section 3 to the new Main Menu items created in the previous Section.

  • 18. Select a Main Menu item you want to change, or click the plus sign to create a new one. If you create a new item, it will appear below the selected menu item with the label NONE. Either way, on the right side, select Choose item for menu and a pop out menu will appear.

    18. Select a Main Menu item you want to change, or click the plus sign to create a new one. If you create a new item, it will appear below the selected menu item with the label NONE. Either way, on the right side, select Choose item for menu and a pop out menu will appear.

  • 19. Click on Video Library.

    19. Click on Video Library.

  • 20. In the pop out menu that appears next, choose Playlists >

    20. In the pop out menu that appears next, choose Playlists >

  • 21. In the Playlist pop out menu, choose the required Playlist

    21. In the Playlist pop out menu, choose the required Playlist

  • 22. In the What do you want to do with the playlist? box, choose Display

    22. In the What do you want to do with the playlist? box, choose Display

  • 23. Click on Select background to set background fanart for the individual playlists. This will rotate through fanart that is specific to that playlist.

    23. Click on Select background to set background fanart for the individual playlists. This will rotate through fanart that is specific to that playlist.

  • 24. Scroll thru the pop up menu to (Video Playlist) <your playlist> to choose the background specific to the playlist.

    24. Scroll thru the pop up menu to (Video Playlist) <your playlist> to choose the background specific to the playlist.


25a. Repeat these steps as needed to add your playlists to the Main Menu, adjust their positions on the Menu to your liking, add widgets, etc.

or

25b. If you have no further buttons to add, simply back out to return to the Home Screen. At this point a script will run to re-build the Main Menu.


Duplicated Listings

If you prefer to not have the same Movie or TV Show also listed in the original Movie and TV Show menu items, then follow these steps:

  1. Disable the original Movie or TV Show button in the Main Menu Customizer screen as shown in step 20
  2. Create a new Smart Playlist that excludes the titles in the new menu items
  3. Create a new main menu item using the new "exclude" smart playlist.


You’re done!


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