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<p>XBMC Movie Scrappers include support for sorting your movies into sets for better organization. This is especially useful for movies that are part of a collection.</p>
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<h3>The Problem</h3>
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<p>Movies that are in a series are often not listed in a way that is conducive to ‘regular’ sorting. Here is an example, imagine you have the following movies in your movie collection:</p>
<ul>
<li>Die Hard</li>
<li>Die Hard 2</li>
<li>Die Hard With a Vengence</li>
<li>Live Free or Die Hard</li>
</ul>
<p>These movies are all entries in a series, and it would be handy to have them listed in your movie library in a group, rather than having all the ones starting with ‘Die Hard’ in order, and then the have the 4th entry in the series listed in the ‘Ls’ with any number of movies in between.</p>


<h3>Organizing Movie Series</h3>
= Description =
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<p>In order to organize these movies in a way that will make it easier to find them you can edit your .NFO files to include the "set" tag. First you need to have all the movies scanned into your Video Library. Once this is done you’ll need to export your library as a series of separate .NFO files. This can be done by going to Settings > Video > Library and choosing Export Library. Make sure you choose the separate files option, and a bunch of .NFO files (one for every movie) will be dumped to the directories the movies are stored in.</p>
<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 />
<p>Once this is done you’ll need to open up the .NFO files for all the movies in the series and add some info to them. The two tags we’re interested in are shown on the .NFO file page, but not really explained. They are:</p>
<br />
<ul>
 
<li>sorttitle - This tag is used to give a secondary ’sort title’ that will be used to order the movies in the order they were released within the set. The easiest way to handle this is to just use “Die Hard 1″, “Die Hard 2″, etc.</li>
'''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:
<li>set - This tag is used to give a name to the set, or series, so that it can be listed in your Movies view.</li>
* Tags - '''''[[Video library tags]]'''''
</ul>
* Universes - '''''[[HOW-TO:Movie_universe|Cinematic Universe]]'''''
<p>For the Die Hard example we would add the following tags to each .NFO file in the movie series.</p>
 
<code>
 
<sorttitle>Die Hard 1</sorttitle>
 
<set>Die Hard</set>
= Settings =
</code>
Settings to control the behaviour of Movie Sets are located in {{highlight| [[Settings/Media/Videos#Library|Settings ▶ Media ▶ Videos]] |bordered=yes}} In the '''Library''' section.
<p>You would have to change the sort title for each movie, but the rest would remain the same. '''Since XBMC also remembers views for different folders, you could also just sort this folder by movie year, rather than name, and achieve the same result.'''</p>
 
Once you’ve done this, remove each of the movies from the Video Library, and then rescan to add them. XBMC will use information from the modified .NFO files when re-adding the movies, placing them in the new set.
 
Your new movie library will look like the one below, displaying a folder with the set name that you can click on to view the entire set of movies.</p>
 
= Creating & Editing Movie Sets =
The following methods are available for creating and editing Movie Sets.
 
 
== 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.
 
{{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.}}
 
'''Manage individual movies in a Movie Set:'''
#''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 3''- This is the Movie Set Editor. From this screen, your options are as follows:
##'''''No set'''''- The first option from the list. Allows you to remove an existing movie from a movie set.
##'''''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
##'''''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 mode="packed" widths="500px" heights="283px">
File:MovieSets02.jpg|Image 1- Call up the Context Menu and select ''Manage...''
File:MovieSets03.jpg|Image 2- Select ''Manage movie set''
File:MovieSets04.jpg|Image 3- The Movie Set Editor
</gallery>
 
 
'''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 ==
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.
 
<syntaxhighlight lang="xml">
<set>
    <name></name>
    <overview></overview>
</set>
</syntaxhighlight>
 
:'''''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_sets_artwork| Movie Set Artwork]]'''''
 
:'''''See: [[Movie_set_information_folder| 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:
 
:{|class="prettytable"
! 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.
 
#''Image 1''- Highlight the movie to be edited. Call up the Context Menu
#''Image 1''- Select '''''Manage...'''''
#''Image 2''- Select '''''Edit sort title'''''
#Enter the new title.
 
 
<gallery mode="packed" widths="600px" heights="337px">
File:MovieSets02.jpg|Image 1- Call up the Context Menu and select ''Manage...''
File:MovieSets03.jpg|Image 2- Select ''Edit sort title''
</gallery>
 
 
 
== 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:
 
<syntaxhighlight lang="xml" line='line'>
<sorttitle></sorttitle>
</syntaxhighlight>
 
:'''''See: [[NFO files]]'''''
 
 
 
= 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.


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.


  • Image 1- Call up the Context Menu and select Manage...

    Image 1- Call up the Context Menu and select Manage...

  • Image 2- Select Manage movie set

    Image 2- Select Manage movie set

  • Image 3- The Movie Set Editor

    Image 3- The Movie Set Editor


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.


  • Image 1- Call up the Context Menu and select Manage...

    Image 1- Call up the Context Menu and select Manage...

  • Image 2- Select Edit sort title

    Image 2- Select Edit sort 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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