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= Introduction=
= Introduction=
<section begin="intro" />Favourites is a simple, but useful feature that allows you to gather a selection of different items into one easily accessible location on the '''''[[Basic_controls#Introduction|Main Menu]]'''''. It allows quick access to commonly used items.<section end="intro" />
<section begin="intro" />Favourites is a simple but useful feature that allows you to gather a selection of different items into one easily accessible location on the '''''[[Basic_controls#Introduction|Main Menu]]'''''. It allows quick access to commonly used items.<section end="intro" />


As an example, the following items can be sent to the Favourites listing:
As an example, the following items can be sent to the Favourites listing:
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Then select '''Add to favourites''' as shown in the image.
Then select '''Add to favourites''' as shown in the image.


<gallery mode="packed-overlay" widths="700px" heights="400px">
<gallery mode="packed" widths="700px" heights="400px">
File:MovieSets02.jpg|Context menu with ''Add to favourites'' selection
File:MovieSets02.jpg|Context menu with ''Add to favourites'' selection
</gallery>
</gallery>




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Favourites are accessed from the '''''[[Basic_controls|Main Menu]]'''''.
Favourites are accessed from the '''''[[Basic_controls|Main Menu]]'''''.


If the Favourites menu item is not visible, you can un-hide it in the settings pages. See: '''''[[Add-on:Estuary/Settings#Main_Menu_Items_Settings|Hiding Menu items]]'''''.
If the Favourites menu item is not visible then it may have been hidden. Reset the visibility in the skin settings pages. See: '''''[[Add-on:Estuary/Settings#Main_Menu_Items|Hiding Menu items]]'''''.
<gallery mode="packed-overlay" widths="700px" heights="400px">
 
File:Favourites01.jpg|Example Favourites screen with Movies, TV Shows, Music and Add-ons
 
 
<gallery mode="packed" widths="700px" heights="400px">
File:Favourites01.jpg|Favourites screen with Movies, TV Shows, Music and Add-ons
</gallery>
</gallery>




= Modifying Favourites =
= Modifying Favourites =
<gallery mode="packed-overlay " widths="500px" heights="283px">
 
File:Favourites01.jpg|Home Screen with Favourites in focus
<gallery mode="packed" widths="700px" heights="400px">
File:Favourites02.jpg|Context Menu for items
File:MovieSets02.jpg | Use the Context menu to modify an item
File:MovieSets03.jpg | Use the Left Sideblade menu to change display options
</gallery>
</gallery>


<gallery mode="packed-overlay " widths="500px" heights="283px">
File:Favourites03.jpg|Favourites list "selected" from main menu
File:Favourites04.jpg|Context menu for items with additional options
</gallery>




= Favourites.xml File =
Favourites can also be edited directly in the '''''[[favourites.xml]]''''' file in the '''''[[Userdata]]''''' folder
Favourites can also be edited directly in the '''''[[favourites.xml]]''''' file in the '''''[[Userdata]]''''' folder
See: '''[[Favourites.xml]]'''




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Revision as of 03:59, 25 January 2023

Home icon grey.png   ▶ Favourites

Introduction

Favourites is a simple but useful feature that allows you to gather a selection of different items into one easily accessible location on the Main Menu. It allows quick access to commonly used items.

As an example, the following items can be sent to the Favourites listing:

Add-ons Pictures
Playlists Movies from the library
TV Shows and episodes from the library Music & Video Sources
Music- Artists, Albums and Songs Individual Files

...and a lot more. Not sure what can be added? Then highlight the item and check if there is an Add to favourites option in the Context Menu.


Adding to Favourites

Items are added to Favourites through the use of the Context Menu.

After highlighting an item (eg a movie) the Context Menu can be invoked by:

  • long press the OK key on your remote control
  • Press letter C on a keyboard
  • right-clicking with the mouse

Then select Add to favourites as shown in the image.


Accesing Favourites

Favourites are accessed from the Main Menu.

If the Favourites menu item is not visible then it may have been hidden. Reset the visibility in the skin settings pages. See: Hiding Menu items.



Modifying Favourites


Favourites.xml File

Favourites can also be edited directly in the favourites.xml file in the Userdata folder

See: Favourites.xml



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