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A central template to generate the path to the Kodi '''[[Userdata]]''' folder for a given platform. {{tlx|userdata|PLATFORM}}

...the wiki are about editing the second, user-accessible, '''[[userdata]]''' folder. This page is for reference only!!}} <section begin="intro" />The '''system data''' folder is where files needed to operate are stored. This includes the executable f

...[[SMB]]/Windows sharing), or a USB thumb drive, to the [[Userdata|userdata folder]]. ...irectory''' which will be the userdata folder, then open the '''keymaps''' folder.

...with a path suitable for Kodi to handle. Path subs work for most file and folder paths. Path subs work across local and network paths, across different netw Save as "advancedsettings.xml" in your [[Userdata|userdata folder]]:

*Temp move XBMC data/userdata folder to rule out custom settings, corrupt DB, bad add-on, etc (break this down i

...rofiles folder?. Then there's the addons_data, peripheral_data and library folder (some of these are EMPTY, its a wild guess what goes in there.,. The list i ...explanation for profiles.xml which even though is not inside the profiles folder seemingly is related?? anyway section [[Profiles#profiles_folder_and_profil

===Kodi Userdata folder and other data=== The location of the well known userdata folder and all other data is located under:

#Share your existing [[Userdata|userdata folder]] or a new folder with those files via NFS, SMB, or AFP (make sure have write access, not jus ...data folder and use that to replace '''PROTOCOL://YOUR_NETWORK_SHARE/kodi/userdata/''', for example an SMB share holding your playlists use <code>smb://NAS/sh

...' folder. When you install a new skin or an add-on it is installed in this folder. Playlists and edits to Nodes are stored here, and the library databases ar Basically anything you add or modify, after installation, occurs in this folder and sub-folders.<section end="KodiDataFolder" />

{{mininav|[[Settings]]|[[Kodi data folder]]}} The Userdata folder is a subfolder of the '''[[Kodi data folder|Kodi Data Folder]]'''. The folders and files described on this page may vary between release

...os should be stored in the mixed playlist subfolder under the [[userdata]] folder.<section end="intro" /> All music videos should be in a single folder named exactly as the above examples.

...he now deprecated method of adding an autoexec.py file in the [[userdata]] folder.<ref>https://github.com/xbmc/xbmc/pull/18356</ref>) == Create a folder for your autoexec add-on ==

...i, and you either have [[SSH]] access or other access to the Kodi userdata folder, you can manually enable remote control. This is helpful in a few situation :# Edit the guisettings.xml file in the [[Userdata|userdata folder]] and look for the following settings under "<code><services></code>", and

...d to make a '''playercorefactory.xml''' file in the '''[[Userdata|userdata folder]]'''.<section end="intro" /> ...as <code>'''playercorefactory.xml'''</code> in your '''[[Userdata|userdata folder]]''' and reboot Kodi if it is still open. You should now be done.

You can find the generated button map in the [[userdata]] folder at: <tt>.../userdata/addon_data/peripheral.joystick/resources/buttonmaps/xml/<driver name>/</tt>

{{mininav|[[Settings]]|[[Kodi data folder]]|[[Userdata]]}} ...tion, where you can find your ''userdata folder''. See [[Userdata|Userdata Folder]] to find out where you have to look.<br />

...e location of your settings folder, which includes the [[Userdata|userdata folder]] and add-ons. It is the equivalent of using environment variables on other xbmc.data=<path to the Kodi data folder you wish to use>

Just save the code above to your userdata/keymaps folder (.xbmc/userdata/keymaps/keyboard.xml, for instance).

{{mininav| [[Userdata]] {{l2| [[Favourites]] }} }} The '''''favourites.xml''''' file is located in the '''''[[Userdata]]''''' folder.

...ath to your video, go ahead and copy the video to your [[Userdata|userdata folder]]. Note the name of the video for the next step, as you will need to note t ...nt called [[advancedsettings.xml]] and save it to your [[Userdata|userdata folder]]. Copy and paste the following into your advancedsettings.xml file:

...a mainly in the '''[[Userdata|userdata folder]]''' or the parent folder of userdata, "xbmc" or "kodi". ...the library then the poster and fanart will still be saved in the userdata folder. Until Kodi has an internal method of pruning these files you can use the h

Place [I]7800 BIOS (U).rom[/I] (optional) in the emulator's userdata folder.

Place [I]o2rom.bin[/I] (required) in your userdata folder.

Place [I]o2rom.bin[/I] (required) in your userdata folder.

#* Another folder or hard drive on your computer where standard users have write permission ( ...e installation folder. This folder is the equivelant of the '''[[Kodi data folder]]''' created in standard installations.

All options stored in the [[Userdata|userdata folder]] can be customized per profile, allowing for an amazing amount of flexibil ...for the profile will then be found under: userdata -> profiles -> <created folder name>

To use a real BIOS, place [I]bios.min[/I] in the emulator's userdata folder.

To include real BIOS, place "bios.min" in the emulator's userdata folder.

Kodi is installed by drag-and-dropping it to the applications folder. ...and drop. Kodi makes it even easier by supplying a link to the Application folder, on which you can drop the Kodi bundle. An example of this is shown below:

...he install from zip feature. Or extract the zip into your userdata/add-ons folder.

| Leads to the \media\ folder in the [[Kodi_data_folder]]. ...sources, as well as any Kodi profile directories. Normally special://home/userdata

...he install from zip feature. Or extract the zip into your userdata/add-ons folder.

...library folder to a new folder called ''library'' inside your [[Userdata]] folder. ...er from ''C:\Program Files (x86)\XBMC\system\library'' to ''%appdata%\XBMC\userdata\library''.

| Step4 = Save this file in your [[Userdata|userdata folder]]: :{{#lst:userdata|location all}}

...library folder to a new folder called ''library'' inside your [[Userdata]] folder. ...rs from ''C:\Program Files (x86)\Kodi\system\library'' to ''%appdata%\Kodi\userdata\library''.

...sername with your username. Then go up one directory and copy the Userdata folder in another directory Or use cp in Terminal)

...serdata]]/[[Userdata#playlists|playlists]]''' folder. The location of this folder for each platform is shown in the table below. Within the /''playlists''/ folder are three subfolders - ''mixed, music'' and ''video''. Playlists must be sa

Each time we want to change the add-on you can simply go to the appdata folder and live edit it! No need to even close Kodi. This will allow you to quickl ...er_name>/Library/Application Support/Kodi/addons/script.hello.world <ref>[[Userdata]]</ref>

...: '''[[Backup]]''' for details on how to save your existing '''[[Kodi data folder]]''' as a backup == The Kodi data folder ==

...Sync other parts of Kodi|sync]]) your passwords.xml file from the userdata folder to each Kodi device. #Copy this ''advancedsettings.xml'' file you just created to the '''[[Userdata]]''' of every Kodi install you want to sync with.

# Navigate to the folder # Transfer the add-on zip file into this folder by dragging and dropping from an Explorer/Finder window*.

...ser:Jmarshall|Jmarshall]] 22:33, 2 May 2006 (CEST) : What about a separate folder for logs, with logs stored by date - overkill I think? ...ectory for the whole userdata folder. No reason why users would want every folder spread out over harddrive.

...nstaller, and this installer will move your files to the new kodi settings folder. :* b. if user says “no” – he stays at the folder selection page and can re-decide

...or video that does not require a correctly scraped library as it uses the folder paths to the media files. As the playlist is based on paths, different clas ...e located in the '''[[userdata]]/playlists''' folder. The location of this folder for each platform is shown in the table below.

...t same note is transcluded on many other pages that reference the userdata folder path. Once Kodi is released we will still have a note there, but it will be

...map files must be stored in the "'''keymaps'''" folder in the [[userdata]] folder: {{#lst:userdata|location all}}

{{mininav| [[Development]] {{l2| [[Userdata]] }} }} ...files (*.db) are stored in the '''''[[Kodi data folder]]\[[Userdata]]''''' folder, specifically in \Database\.

| Step3 = Save this file in [[userdata]]/Keymaps/: {{hidden|1=[[Userdata|userdata folder]] location:|2={{#lst:userdata|location all}} }}

...g system such as Windows, or you are able to access {{kodi}} and the media folder system via a network share, there is no need to use this feature as Windows ...ilemanager09.jpg| Copying files from one folder (Panel A- left) to another folder (Panel B- right)

...inux. The location where the file should be located after creation is in [[userdata]] ...ains all the standard key mappings, and each user optionally has their own userdata keyboard.xml that contains just their customised key mappings.

...ent place in the userdata folder. Be sure to make a backup of the userdata folder when doing updates in case something goes wrong. ...Ses, uninstalling Kodi on Android will also erase your [[Userdata|userdata folder]] and all of your settings.}}

...of keymaps|Location of keymaps]]). They keymap placed in the [[userdata]] folder will override the keymap shipped with Kodi.

...kins once installed are located in [[userdata]] addons folder. This is the folder where all skins are placed and listed. ...own skin, then starting by copying an existing skins files over into a new folder (let's say skin.myskin) is a good place to start. Don't forget to modify th

...nd going into your [[Userdata|userdata folder]] and into the '''keymaps''' folder. === Userdata folder ===

The RssFeeds.xml file within the [[userdata]] folder contains the RSS feeds which are displayed by Kodi. ...\Local\Packages\XBMCFoundation.Kodi_4n2hpmxwrvr6p\LocalCac​he\Roaming\Kodi\userdata\RssFeeds.xml"

...t are provided directly by the skin, are cached to the userdata/Thumbnails folder.<br /> $ sqlite3 .kodi/userdata/Database/Textures13.db "SELECT cachedurl FROM texture WHERE url = '/home/x/

{{highlight|color=#FFB5B5| {{big|ALWAYS '''BACKUP''' YOUR '''USERDATA FOLDER''' WHEN USING DEVELOPMENT BUILDS! }} }} ...not fully tested, so anticipate issues and be sure to backup your userdata folder || http://mirrors.kodi.tv/nightlies/darwin/atv2/

...tly in the '''''[[favourites.xml]]''''' file in the '''''[[Userdata]]''''' folder

* Synchronize all files/folders from your account or just select a folder from your account to synchronize ...folders when browsing in the Dbmc add-on <p>(The files in the synchronized folder are not cached or streamed, but used from the local location.)</p>

...ata|userdata folder]]. Be sure to make a backup of the [[Userdata|userdata folder]] when doing updates in case something goes wrong. {{FAQ|1=Userdata|2=Logs|3=logs|4=debuglog|5=kodi.log

...the files are named properly. Ideally you have your movie-files all in one folder. It does not matter if there are subfolders ...ry. The best way however is to use subfolders for each movie you have. The folder should then be named like the following Layout: “Movie Name (Release-Year

...create and edit the XSP files located in the '''[[userdata]]\playlists''' folder

...eparate from all other playlists and is saved directly in the [[Userdata]] folder.

{{mininav| [[Development]] {{l2| [[Userdata]]}} | [[Databases]] }} |url || text || Path to folder containing playable file

...t|color=#FFB5B5| {{big|ALWAYS '''[[Backup]]''' YOUR '''[[Userdata|USERDATA FOLDER]]''' WHEN USING DEVELOPMENT BUILDS! }} }} ...not fully tested, so anticipate issues and be sure to backup your userdata folder || '''- 64-bit:''' http://mirrors.kodi.tv/nightlies/darwin/ios-arm64/<br> '

...Kodi from http://kodi.tv/downloads/ and copy Kodi.app to your Applications folder to install Kodi ...n a different place in the [[Userdata]]. Be sure to make a backup of the [[Userdata]] when doing updates in case something goes wrong.

| Step4 = Save this file in your [[Userdata|userdata folder]]: :{{#lst:userdata|location all}}

...he install from zip feature. Or extract the zip into your userdata/add-ons folder. # Add a sort method for the virtual folder items (alphabetically, ignore articles)

| Step4 = Save this file in your [[Userdata|userdata folder]]: :{{#lst:userdata|location all}}

{{Note|Always '''[[backup]]''' your '''[[Userdata]] folder''' before upgrading, just in case!}} ...really matter. However, it never hurts to do a backup of your [[Userdata]] folder (where all the settings/library DB files are stored).

...e made to the wakeonlan.xml file that is stored in the [[Userdata|userdata folder]].

=== Where is the Userdata folder === {{anchor|1=Userdata}}

TPZ matches now require season folder. Fixes some false positives. Added excludefromscan section. Do not catalog anything in a folder called extras.

...really matter. However, it never hurts to do a backup of your [[userdata]] folder (where all the settings/library DB files are stored). ...arma. It is still recommended to always make a backup of your [[userdata]] folder before updating, just incase.

To use stand-alone subtitle files with video files, put them in the same folder as the video file or alternatively go to the [[Settings/Player/Language#Dow ...d to customise your style. Your additional fonts can be stored in the Kodi folder at <code>Kodi/media/Fonts/</code>.

== Artist information folder == | Select the folder where artist nfo files and local artwork are stored.

...your Slingbox, you can create a SlingboxSettings.xml file in the userdata folder (where the AdvancedSettings.xml file would normally be created also, for ex

...be labeled as '''Profile directory''') and then into the '''addon data''' folder. Find the add-on in question, and you should be able to manually delete fil

...hows completely, so you might want to use a mix of TVDB and AniDB per show folder/directory. # Save this file in your [[Userdata|userdata folder]]:

the fist thing you need to do as add the folder containing the kids movies as a source in Kodi. Alternatively, configure the sources.xml in your userdata folder as follows:

...really matter. However, it never hurts to do a backup of your [[Userdata]] folder (where all the settings/library DB files are stored). ;Season images reside inside the tvshow folder:

userdata/keymaps folder to map MCE shortcut keys to Kodi actions.

...ing like the homefolder and a file-prefix or a temporary folder. Any given folder must already exist. DBPATH="/home/xbmc/.xbmc/userdata/Database/MyVideos34.db"

...ve this alone. You need to create a personal keyboard.xml in your userdata folder and update this file with your customised key mappings. The quickest way to edit your userdata keyboard.xml is to press Windows-R to open the Run dialog then type:

...defaults)]'''. If you save this file as LCD.xml to the [[Userdata|userdata folder]] you can make changes, as described on this page.

...ions; for instance "Play" on a folder in files-view plays all files in the folder). The remotes can also be paired to a specific device to prevent one remote Create ~/.xbmc/userdata/Lircmap.xml

...ed under the ''Kodi/System'' folder (where Kodi is the chosen installation folder). ...create an extra playercorefactory.xml file inside their '''[[userdata]]''' folder.<br />

It's annoying having to delete the entire Textures13.db+Thumbnails folder to try and correct scraping errors and/or corrupted images that just never ...ide this default, specify a properties file with a different value for the userdata property.

{{FAQ|1=Logs|2=Userdata|3=logs | Question= Userdata folder and logs

...e (one folder, actually), then delete Video DB file in [[Userdata|userdata folder]] and then import your Video library back for XBMC to create correct Video ...on the '''userdata''' folder overrides those declared in the '''system''' folder. You can see at the bottom of the page the default XML files.

...ied this file into the C:\Users\user\AppData\Roaming\Kodi\userdata\keymaps folder. ...simple way. In our case on Windows, you can access the skin files in this folder C:\Program Files (x86)\Kodi\addons\skin.estuary\xml

...aved in the dedicated '''.actors''' folder in the movie folder and tv show folder. {{highlight|[[Artwork/Album|Source Folder Icons]]|color=#b1d9b6}}

* Users can also manually copy the [[Userdata]] (via iFile or other file manager app from Cydia) from the iOS device to a :<code> /private/var/mobile/Library/Preferences/Kodi/userdata/ </code> for just the settings files themselves (which takes up less space,

...aining Kodi ("xbmc" on older installs) home folder that holds the userdata folder, in addition to deleting/uninstalling the Kodi application. * You can also play all items in a folder, show, or season, by selecting the folder and pressing Play on your remote. If you do not have a dedicated "Play" but

Put a semi-transparent image of a certain TV Show in the folder of that TV Show. The filename of the image should be: clearart.png<br /> ...your own images, put a semi transparent cd image of a certain album in the folder of that album. The filename should be cdart.png<br />

<to>nfs://SHARE/userdata/profiles/Olivier/guisettings_iPad.xml</to> <to>nfs://SHARE/userdata/profiles/Olivier</to>

...e tool bar near the top of the HeidiSQL window, click on the icon with the folder and little magnifying glass. Navigate to and select your backup file and cl ...expected. Make sure you have placed your new sources.xml in your userdata folder for each Kodi client before starting them up, or you are going to have prob

Let's say you've got all your music stored on shared folder from a PC or NAS (network attached storage), and you've scanned it into the Copy UserData\Database\MyMusic##.db over to your PC, run SQLite3Explorer, and examine the

| Screenshot folder | Folder used to save screenshots taken within Kodi. (see [[Keyboard controls]] for

...ns, once installed, are located in [[userdata]] addons folder. This is the folder where all skins are placed and listed.<br /><br /> ...own skin, then starting by copying an existing skins files over into a new folder (let's say skin/myskin) is a good place to start. You can then edit each of

...he file in the userdata/addon_data/script.service.kodi.callbacks/lib/tasks folder ...better to put user tasks here than in the addon's tasks folder since that folder may be rewritten during updates

...ively if you do not wish to use a addon, you can navigate to your userdata folder and copy/archive all its contents to a external drive. This can be achieved

...he install from zip feature. Or extract the zip into your userdata/add-ons folder(If you do it this way, you will have to download the beautiful soup module

...ing like the homefolder and a file-prefix or a temporary folder. Any given folder must already exist. DBPATH="/home/xbmc/.xbmc/userdata/Database/MyVideos34.db"

:# 3D Trailers( from folder as I haven't found a site that has them really available) - if upcoming Mov :; Slides Folder: The parent folder of the slides

{{mininav| [[Development]] {{l2| [[Userdata]]}} | [[Databases]] }} This table links albums to the Source folder

...ng .xml) and save it in the '''keymaps''' folder inside of the '''userdata folder'''. The file should look like this:

{{mininav| [[Development]] {{l2| [[Userdata]]}} | [[Databases]] }} |c23 || text || Link to [[Databases/MyVideos#path|path table]] for Source folder

...9777<esport/>", change the port number and save. The file is here: ~/.kodi/userdata/guisettings.xml (this has worked with Openelec for the Raspberry Pi). There is xml configuration file for the ps3 controller under your keymaps folder.

...st run of each version, but you can find the same information in the addon folder/FIRSTRUN.txt if you need it. ...the player directly there. The player binaries live in your xbmc userdata folder under:

...s/pvr.mythtv/resources/eit_categories.txt" in the user folder i.e "~/.kodi/userdata/addon_data/pvr.mythtv/eit_categories.txt", then edit this copy by adding yo

...e tool bar near the top of the HeidiSQL window, click on the icon with the folder and little magnifying glass. ...expected. Make sure you have placed your new sources.xml in your userdata folder for each XBMC client before starting them up, or you are going to have prob

...subdirectory in your home '''userdata''' folder, i.e. something like .kodi/userdata/timidity/soundfont.sf2

...d source BIOS file to work, and its BIOS file must be placed in the system folder on your emulator software (libretro cores in this case). ...them into the System Directory (linux example for pcsx bios files: ~/.kodi/userdata/addon_data/game.libretro.pcsx-rearmed/resources/system/ ).

create: ~/.xbmc/userdata/advancedsettings.xml When identified, you just have to correct folder names, retry scanning and double check missing files with this addon.

...exist by default, can be created by a user in their '''[[Userdata|userdata folder]]'''. ...s.xml file in is not the one in Program Files, but in <code>%appdata%\Kodi\userdata\.</code>}}

...lder. Note that if you use profiles, there will be a separate "addon_data" folder for each profile. (In normal use, there is no need for users to directly ac

...e line containing the name of your USB device in the <code>/Volumes</code> folder (e.g. <code>/Volumes/usbdrive</code> if your drive name is "usbdrive", as p ...epending on size of library and amount of artwork you likely to store in [[userdata]]).