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{{See also|Linking movies to TV shows|Movie sets|Season rename|NFO files|}}
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= Description =
= Description =
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<section begin=intro />A Movie Set, also known as a Movie Collection, is a collection of movies that are, in some way, related to each other. The normal scraper sites include metadata for Movie Sets which is scraped by {{kodi}} and creates the Movie Set in your library. Movie sets are versatile and can be created to suit your own preferences as they are easily edited in {{kodi}} using the built in sets editor or by using [[NFO files]].<section end=intro />
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Example Movie Set usage:
*According to TMDB, the three movies from The Lord of the Rings are considered a set. The three movies from The Hobbit are considered as another set. This would create two movie sets in {{kodi}}. ''(scraper created movie set)''
*Some users will combine these two sets into one set. The set now contains six movies and can be renamed to The Middle Earth Collection or similar. ''(created with movie set editor or nfo files)''
*Movie Sets can be used to collate separate versions of a movie- eg Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) ''(created with movie set editor or nfo files)''
*Movie Sets can also be used to stack multiple versions of the same movie- eg Blade Runner (US Theatrical Releasae}, Blade Runner (International Theatrical Release), Blade Runner (Directors Cut) etc. ''(created with movie set editor or nfo files)''


<section begin=intro />A Movie Set is a collection of related films that are part of the same fictional universe. The scraper sites include artwork and metadata for Movie Sets which is scraped by {{kodi}} and creates the Movie Set in your library. Movie sets are versatile and can be easily edited  to suit your own needs.<section end=intro />
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{{note|'''Movies can only be used in one set at a time'''. To use movies in more than one collection requires a different method using Tags. '''''See: [[video library tags]]'''''.}}
'''Movies can only be used in one set at a time'''. To use movies in more than one collection requires using different methods. Alternate methods include:
<br /><br />
* Tags - '''''[[Video library tags]]'''''
* Universes - '''''[[HOW-TO:Movie_universe|Cinematic Universe]]'''''






= Settings =
= Settings =
The following are the available settings to control Movie Sets.
Settings to control the behaviour of Movie Sets are located in {{highlight| [[Settings/Media/Videos#Library|Settings > Media > Videos]] }} In the '''Library''' section.
 
 
== Movie Set Node ==
The Movie Set Node is accessed from the Movies Home Screen. Along the top row of Categories, the icon '''Sets''' will become visible when the library contains Movie Sets. Selecting the Sets icon will open the Movie Sets node.
 
As long as Movie Set metadata has been scraped, then the Movie Set node will be automatically populated. The only available settings when using the Movie Sets Node are those that are accessed by the Sidebar Menu.
 
{{See also|Basic_controls#Sidebar_menu}}
 
 
 
== Movie Library ==
[[File:Settings_media_videos_library.JPG|400px|right]]
When viewing your movies from the main movie listing, or from a movie node such as Genre, Year, Country, etc, it is possible to show Movie Sets by adjusting settings as follows...
<br /><br />
'''Show Movie Sets'''
{{#lst:Settings/Media/Videos|Show movie sets}}
 
'''Include sets containing a single movie'''
{{#lst:Settings/Media/Videos|Show movie sets SingleMovie}}






= Creating & Editing Movie Sets =
= Creating & Editing Movie Sets =
The following methods are available for creating and editing Movie Sets. You cannot use the Scraper method to edit movie sets.
The following methods are available for creating and editing Movie Sets.


{{red|'''Each movie required in a Movie Set must have Movie Set metadata.'''}}
{{red|'''Each movie required in a Movie Set must have Movie Set metadata.'''}}
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== Scraper ==
== Scraper ==
Using the native {{kodi}} scraper will automatically download Movie Set metadata and create the Movie Set. {{kodi}} relies on the scraper site for this information.
Using the native {{kodi}} scraper will automatically download Movie Set metadata and create the Movie Set.  


The naming of the set, and the movies contained within the set, is controlled by the scraper site. These variables can be edited using one of the following two methods.
The naming of the set, and the movies contained within the set, is controlled by the scraper site. This data can be edited after scraping using one of the methods listed next.






== {{kodi}} Movie Set Editor ==
== {{kodi}} Movie Set Editor ==
{{Kodi}} has an inbuilt Movie Set Editor which can be used to create and edit Movie Sets. The following guide and images should assist in locating and using the Editor. The Editor cannot be accessed from Videos>Files. It must be accessed from the Movie Library. Movies must have already been scraped into the library.
{{Kodi}} has an inbuilt Movie Set Editor which can be used to create and edit Movie Sets. This is a Library only feature and cannot be used in Videos>Files. Movies must have already been scraped into the library.
 
{{red|'''Note:''' Ensure you have enabled the setting '''''[[Settings/Media/Videos#Include_sets_containing_a_single_movie| Include sets containing a single movie]]''''' otherwise sets with a single movie will not be listed in the Movie Set Editor shown in Image 3 below.}}


#''Image 1''- Highlight the movie to be added to a Movie Set. Call up the Context Menu
'''Manage individual movies in a Movie Set:'''
#''Image 1''- Select '''''Manage...'''''
#''Image 1''- Highlight the movie to be added to a Movie Set and call up the '''''[[Basic_controls#Context_Menu|Context Menu]]'''''
#''Image 1''- Select '''''Manage'''''
#''Image 2''- Select '''''Manage movie set'''''
#''Image 2''- Select '''''Manage movie set'''''
#''Image 3''- This is the Movie Set Editor. From this screen, your options are as follows:
#''Image 3''- This is the Movie Set Editor. From this screen, your options are as follows:
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##'''''Keep current set''''' - Allows you to exit the Editor without making any changes
##'''''Keep current set''''' - Allows you to exit the Editor without making any changes
##'''''<List of other collections>''''' - Allows you to move the selected movie from the current Movie Set and place it into another, existing, Movie Set
##'''''<List of other collections>''''' - Allows you to move the selected movie from the current Movie Set and place it into another, existing, Movie Set
##'''''Add movie to a new collection''''' - This is the button above the '''''Cancel''''' button. The button name is not fully visible due to the length of the button name. Pressing this button calls up the on-screen keyboard which allows you to type the name of the new Movie Set. Selecting Enter will then create the Movie Set and place the currently selected movie into the new Set. Additional movies can be placed into the new Movie Collection by repeating steps 1, 2, 3 and 4.3.
##'''''Add movie to a new collection''''' - This is the button above the '''''Cancel''''' button. Pressing this button calls up the on-screen keyboard which allows you to type the name of the new Movie Set. Selecting Enter will then create the Movie Set and place the currently selected movie into the new Set. Additional movies can be placed into the new Movie Collection by repeating steps 1, 2, 3.




<gallery widths=450px heights=250px>
<gallery mode="packed" widths="500px" heights="283px">
File:MovieSets02.jpg|Image 1- Call up the Context Menu and select ''Manage...''
File:MovieSets02.jpg|Image 1- Call up the Context Menu and select ''Manage...''
File:MovieSets03.jpg|Image 2- Select ''Manage movie set''
File:MovieSets03.jpg|Image 2- Select ''Manage movie set''
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</gallery>
</gallery>


{{red|'''Note:''' Ensure you have enabled the setting '''''[[Videos#Include_sets_containing_a_single_movie| Include sets containing a single movie]]''''' otherwise sets with a single movie will not be listed in the Movie Set Editor shown in Image 3 above. This setting can be enabled without enabling the parent setting ''Show movie sets''.}}
 
'''Manage bulk movies in a Movie Set:'''
#If your set does not exist, then create your Movie Set as shown above using '''''Add movie to a new collection'''''
#Highlight the '''Movie Set''' from the Sets listing and call up the '''''[[Basic_controls#Context_Menu|Context Menu]]'''''
#Select '''''Manage'''''
#Select '''''Manage movie set'''''
#This list displays all movies in the library including movies already in another existing set
#Select each movie to be added or removed from the set. A selected movie will be in '''{{green|green coloured font}}'''.
#Selecting a movie already in a set will remove it from the existing set once you select '''OK'''
#Select '''OK''' to save your changes






== nfo Files ==
== nfo Files ==
Using nfo files allows you to add Movie Set data to specific movies and then scrape into the library.
Using nfo files allows you to add Movie Set data to specific movies and then scan into the library.


The following two XML tags are used in Movie Sets:
The following two XML tags are used in Movie Sets:
#''<name></name>''- The name of the Set. Must be identical for each movie nfo you intend to place into the Set otherwise multiple, similarly named, Movie Sets will be created.
*'''<name></name>'''- The name of the Set. Must be identical for each movie in the set otherwise multiple, similarly named Movie Sets will be created.
#''<overview></overview>'' - Allows the entry of a Movie Set synopsis. Requires a compatible skin to display the overview. As of 7 January 2018, the scrapers were modified to scrape Movie Set Overview.
*'''<overview></overview>''' - Movie Set description. This is set by the first movie scanned into the collection. Changes to the overview in subsequent movies added will not overwrite the original overview. The entire set will need to be removed and then readded to change the overview.
 
The code entered into the nfo file is as follows.


The code is entered into the nfo file as follows.
<syntaxhighlight lang="xml">
<set>
<set>
     <name></name>
     <name></name>
     <overview></overview>
     <overview></overview>
</set>
<set>
</syntaxhighlight>
 
:'''''See: [[NFO files]]'''''


:'''''See: [[NFO_files]]




= Movie Set Artwork =
Movie Sets can display dedicated Movie Set artwork.


= Movie Set Overview =
Scrapers will automatically download movie set artwork where available.
It was possible to add Movie Set Overview information to Sets with the use of NFO Files. As of January 2018, TheMovieDB scraper was updated to enable scraping of Movie Set Overviews. These are a short synopsis of the Set as a whole.


Most skins will display the Overview information. But, as this is a recently added feature, some skins may have glitches with displaying the overview. Most commonly because it overlays other information. The skin developers are rectifying these issues as they are reported.
If using local artwork, then from v19 movie set artwork is saved in the Movie Set Information Folder.


The following is the method to add the Overview to Movie Sets
:'''''See: [[Movie_sets_artwork| Movie Set Artwork]]'''''
;Adding new movies to a new Set
:No special procedure required. Scrape as per normal. Once the second movie in the set is added, the set will become visible and the Overview will be displayed in supported views and skins


;Adding Overview to existing Movie Sets
:'''''See: [[Movie_set_information_folder| Movie Set Information Folder]]'''''
:To add Movie Set Overview to existing sets, remove the Set from the Sets node via the Manage '''''[[Basic_controls#Context_Menu|context menu]]''''', then refresh each movie that belongs in that set






= Sort Title =
= Sort Title =
[[File:MovieSets05.jpg|400px|right]]
The Sort Title is a hidden title that can be entered to change the way movies are sorted in the library.
{{kodi}} is able to sort movie lists by a number of different parameters. The more common sort orders available for movies are...
*Year- This is based on the year of release of the movie
*Title- Standard alphabetical sorting of movies
 


Many enthusiasts prefer to sort their Sets by Canonical Order. This is a sort order based on the story timeline. This means that prequel movies, made after the original movie, would come first in the sort order.  
Normally, movie titles are sorted alphabetically, which may mean movies belonging in a set are not ordered in the correct viewing order. Adding the Sort Order can solve this.


An example of this is combining The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings into one set.
Even though a Sort Title is added, the original Title is still displayed.
*Using Year sort would list The Lord of the Rings first, which is incorrect as The Hobbit should be listed first, according to the story timeline
*Using Title sort will list The Hobbit first and The Lord of the Rings would be listed second, but the three movies within each film group will be sorted incorrectly


 
An example use as follows:
Although {{kodi}} has no Canonical Order option, it is possible to force this order by adding a '''''Sort Title''''' to the movie entry. See image to the right which shows Canonical Order of the movies, whereas the first image at the top of the page in [[Movie_sets#Description|1 Description]] shows normal alphabetical listing.
 
{{red|'''Be aware that using Sort Order will also affect the Title sort order in the main library view. In most cases, this is preferable.'''}}<br />
{{red|'''The Sort Title is NOT displayed in any movie list. It is a hidden title used internally by {{kodi}}.'''}}
 
 
The following table shows a Sort Title renaming using The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings as an example. Only use suffix numbering. Using prefix numbering will send all movies with prefix numbering to the top of the Library View list.


:{|class="prettytable"
:{|class="prettytable"
! Original Title
! Original Display Order
!Sort Title  
! Sort Title Added
Recommended
!
! New Display Order
|-
|-
| The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012) || Hobbit 01
| Bourne Identity || Bourne 01 || || Bourne Identity
|-
|-
| The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013) || Hobbit 02
| Bourne Legacy || Bourne 04 || || Bourne Supremacy
|-
|-
| The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014) || Hobbit 03
| Bourne Supremacy || Bourne 02 || || Bourne Ultimatum
|-
|-
| The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) || Lord of the Rings 01
| Bourne Ultimatum || Bourne 03 || || Bourne Legacy
|-
| The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) || Lord of the Rings 02
|-
| The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) || Lord of the Rings 03
|}
|}


The following are the two methods that enable adding Sort Titles to movies.




== Sort Title Editor ==
{{Kodi}} has an inbuilt Sort Order Editor.


== Sort Title Editor ==
The Sort Title can be edited for any movie in the library and is not limited to movies that are part of a Collection only.
{{Kodi}} has an inbuilt Sort Order Editor. The following guide and images should assist in locating and using the Editor. The Editor cannot be accessed from Videos>Files. It must be accessed from the Movie Library. Movies must have already been scraped into the library.


#''Image 1''- Highlight the movie to be edited. Call up the Context Menu
#''Image 1''- Highlight the movie to be edited. Call up the Context Menu
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<gallery widths=450px heights=250px>
<gallery mode="packed" widths="600px" heights="337px">
File:MovieSets02.jpg|Image 1- Call up the Context Menu and select ''Manage...''
File:MovieSets02.jpg|Image 1- Call up the Context Menu and select ''Manage...''
File:MovieSets03.jpg|Image 2- Select ''Edit sort title''
File:MovieSets03.jpg|Image 2- Select ''Edit sort title''
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== nfo Files ==
== nfo Files ==
Using nfo files allows you to add a Sort title to specific movies and then scrape into the library.
Using nfo files allows you to add a Sort title to specific movies and then scan into the library.


The following XML tag is used:
The following XML tag is used:
*''<sorttitle></sorttitle> ''


:'''''See: [[NFO_files]]
<syntaxhighlight lang="xml" line='line'>
<sorttitle></sorttitle>
</syntaxhighlight>


:'''''See: [[NFO files]]'''''




= Movie Set Artwork =
Up to v17.6, there is no facility to scrape Movie Set Artwork. To add artwork in these versions, proceed to the Artwork pages
:'''''See: [[Movie_artwork#Movieset_Fanart| Movie Set Artwork]]


v18 is currently being modified to enable the scraping of Movie Set Artwork, similar to the scraping of regular Fanart and Posters. Core changes are required for this feature. As of February 2018, those changes have not yet commenced so it is not yet available in the nightlies.
= Cinematic Universe =
{{#lst:HOW-TO:Movie_universe|intro}}
:'''''See: [[HOW-TO:Movie universe]]'''''
 




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Description

A Movie Set is a collection of related films that are part of the same fictional universe. The scraper sites include artwork and metadata for Movie Sets which is scraped by Kodi and creates the Movie Set in your library. Movie sets are versatile and can be easily edited to suit your own needs.

Movies can only be used in one set at a time. To use movies in more than one collection requires using different methods. Alternate methods include:


Settings

Settings to control the behaviour of Movie Sets are located in Settings > Media > Videos In the Library section.


Creating & Editing Movie Sets

The following methods are available for creating and editing Movie Sets.

Each movie required in a Movie Set must have Movie Set metadata.


Scraper

Using the native Kodi scraper will automatically download Movie Set metadata and create the Movie Set.

The naming of the set, and the movies contained within the set, is controlled by the scraper site. This data can be edited after scraping using one of the methods listed next.


Kodi Movie Set Editor

Kodi has an inbuilt Movie Set Editor which can be used to create and edit Movie Sets. This is a Library only feature and cannot be used in Videos>Files. Movies must have already been scraped into the library.

Note: Ensure you have enabled the setting Include sets containing a single movie otherwise sets with a single movie will not be listed in the Movie Set Editor shown in Image 3 below.

Manage individual movies in a Movie Set:

  1. Image 1- Highlight the movie to be added to a Movie Set and call up the Context Menu
  2. Image 1- Select Manage
  3. Image 2- Select Manage movie set
  4. Image 3- This is the Movie Set Editor. From this screen, your options are as follows:
    1. No set- The first option from the list. Allows you to remove an existing movie from a movie set.
    2. Keep current set - Allows you to exit the Editor without making any changes
    3. <List of other collections> - Allows you to move the selected movie from the current Movie Set and place it into another, existing, Movie Set
    4. Add movie to a new collection - This is the button above the Cancel button. Pressing this button calls up the on-screen keyboard which allows you to type the name of the new Movie Set. Selecting Enter will then create the Movie Set and place the currently selected movie into the new Set. Additional movies can be placed into the new Movie Collection by repeating steps 1, 2, 3.



Manage bulk movies in a Movie Set:

  1. If your set does not exist, then create your Movie Set as shown above using Add movie to a new collection
  2. Highlight the Movie Set from the Sets listing and call up the Context Menu
  3. Select Manage
  4. Select Manage movie set
  5. This list displays all movies in the library including movies already in another existing set
  6. Select each movie to be added or removed from the set. A selected movie will be in green coloured font.
  7. Selecting a movie already in a set will remove it from the existing set once you select OK
  8. Select OK to save your changes


nfo Files

Using nfo files allows you to add Movie Set data to specific movies and then scan into the library.

The following two XML tags are used in Movie Sets:

  • <name></name>- The name of the Set. Must be identical for each movie in the set otherwise multiple, similarly named Movie Sets will be created.
  • <overview></overview> - Movie Set description. This is set by the first movie scanned into the collection. Changes to the overview in subsequent movies added will not overwrite the original overview. The entire set will need to be removed and then readded to change the overview.

The code entered into the nfo file is as follows.

<set>
    <name></name>
    <overview></overview>
<set>
See: NFO files


Movie Set Artwork

Movie Sets can display dedicated Movie Set artwork.

Scrapers will automatically download movie set artwork where available.

If using local artwork, then from v19 movie set artwork is saved in the Movie Set Information Folder.

See: Movie Set Artwork
See: Movie Set Information Folder


Sort Title

The Sort Title is a hidden title that can be entered to change the way movies are sorted in the library.

Normally, movie titles are sorted alphabetically, which may mean movies belonging in a set are not ordered in the correct viewing order. Adding the Sort Order can solve this.

Even though a Sort Title is added, the original Title is still displayed.

An example use as follows:

Original Display Order Sort Title Added New Display Order
Bourne Identity Bourne 01 Bourne Identity
Bourne Legacy Bourne 04 Bourne Supremacy
Bourne Supremacy Bourne 02 Bourne Ultimatum
Bourne Ultimatum Bourne 03 Bourne Legacy


Sort Title Editor

Kodi has an inbuilt Sort Order Editor.

The Sort Title can be edited for any movie in the library and is not limited to movies that are part of a Collection only.

  1. Image 1- Highlight the movie to be edited. Call up the Context Menu
  2. Image 1- Select Manage...
  3. Image 2- Select Edit sort title
  4. Enter the new title.



nfo Files

Using nfo files allows you to add a Sort title to specific movies and then scan into the library.

The following XML tag is used:

<sorttitle></sorttitle>
See: NFO files


Cinematic Universe

Through the use of specialised filenaming and a smart playlist, Kodi can build a cinematic universe for any of your favourite movie and tv show franchises. Using this method allows correct canonical sorting, or any sorting required by the user, which cannot be accomplished with any other method. This method has the advantage of creating these universes without affecting movie sets or library listings in the movie or tv show library.

See: HOW-TO:Movie universe



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