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== All ==  
 
= All =
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=== Show parent folder items ===
 
 
== Show parent folder items ==
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| Determines the display of the parent folder icon (..)
| Determines the display of the parent folder icon  
Displayed as <code>..</code> at the top of lists.
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=== Ignore articles when sorting ===
== Ignore articles when sorting ==
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| Allows for certain tokens to be ignored during sort operations. For example, with this option enabled, "The Simpsons" would simply be sorted as "Simpsons".Tokens are configured through langinfo.xml or through <sorttokens> in [[advancedsettings.xml]].
| Allows for certain tokens to be ignored during sort operations.<br>
For example, with this option enabled, "The Simpsons" would be sorted under '''S''' for "Simpsons" instead of '''T''' for "The Simpsons".<br>
Tokens can be modified in the advancedsettings.xml file.
: ''See'' '''[[Advancedsettings.xml#sorttokens|Sort Tokens in advancedsettings.xml]]'''
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== Files ==
 
 
= Files =
These settings have no effect on the Library. They are used to modify '''Files''' view.
 
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=== Show file extensions ===
 
 
== Show file extensions ==
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| Determines the display of the extensions on media files. For example, "You Enjoy Myself" would be simply be displayed as "You Enjoy Myself.mp3"
| When enabled, file extensions are displayed in Files view.
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=== Show "Add source" buttons in file lists ===
== Show "Add source" buttons in file lists ==
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| Enables showing the add source button from root sections of the user interface.
| When enabled, the ''Add (Vidoes/Music/Pictures)'' options are displayed.<br>
Can be disabled to protect your library from being modified with new Sources and content.
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=== Show hidden files and directories ===
== Show hidden files and directories ==
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| Shows hidden files and directories
| Shows hidden files and folders.
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=== Allow file renaming and deletion ===
== Allow file renaming and deletion ==
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| Allows you to delete and rename files through the user interface, via the contextual menu (press {{keypress|C}} on a keyboard, for example, to bring up this menu).
| Allows you to delete and rename files through the user interface.
Use the '''[[Basic_controls#Context_Menu|Context menu]]''' and select ''Remove from library''. An additional pop-up will then ask if you would like to delete the files.
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[[Category:Settings]]

Revision as of 00:46, 11 March 2021

Home icon grey.png   ▶ Settings ▶ Media ▶ General


All

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Show parent folder items

Settings level: Standard
Description: Determines the display of the parent folder icon

Displayed as .. at the top of lists.


Ignore articles when sorting

Settings level: Standard
Description: Allows for certain tokens to be ignored during sort operations.

For example, with this option enabled, "The Simpsons" would be sorted under S for "Simpsons" instead of T for "The Simpsons".
Tokens can be modified in the advancedsettings.xml file.

See Sort Tokens in advancedsettings.xml



Files

These settings have no effect on the Library. They are used to modify Files view.

Settings media generall files.JPG


Show file extensions

Settings level: Standard
Description: When enabled, file extensions are displayed in Files view.


Show "Add source" buttons in file lists

Settings level: Standard
Description: When enabled, the Add (Vidoes/Music/Pictures) options are displayed.

Can be disabled to protect your library from being modified with new Sources and content.


Show hidden files and directories

Settings level: Advanced
Description: Shows hidden files and folders.


Allow file renaming and deletion

Settings level: Advanced
Description: Allows you to delete and rename files through the user interface.

Use the Context menu and select Remove from library. An additional pop-up will then ask if you would like to delete the files.




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