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The Video Library, one of the [[The XBMC Database|XBMC databases]] allows the organization of your video content by information associated with the video files themselves. | The Video Library, one of the [[The XBMC Database|XBMC databases]] allows the organization of your video content by information associated with the video files themselves. | ||
This information can be obtained in various different ways, like through [[How To use Scrapers|Scrapers]] (ie. [[Movies (Video Library)|Movies]], [[TV Shows (Video Library)|TV shows]] and [[Music Videos]]) and [[ | This information can be obtained in various different ways, like through [[How To use Scrapers|Scrapers]] (ie. [[Movies (Video Library)|Movies]], [[TV Shows (Video Library)|TV shows]] and [[Music Videos]]) and [[nfo]] files. Library Mode allows you to browse your video content by things such as; Genre, Title, Year, Actors and Directors. | ||
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==Preparing your Videos to be Scanned== | == Preparing your Videos to be Scanned == | ||
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First you have to decide what sort of video is contained in the folder/share you wish to scan via the 'Set Content' option of the [[Videos Navigation and Control#The | First you have to decide what sort of video is contained in the folder/share you wish to scan via the 'Set Content' option of the [[Videos Navigation and Control#The Context Menu|The Context Menu]], for more information see: | ||
*[[Set Contents (Video Library)]] | * [[Set Contents (Video Library)]] | ||
*[[TV Shows (Video Library)#TV show file naming conventions|TV show file naming conventions]], for [[TV Shows (Video Library)|TV shows]] to work properly in the Video Library, the file naming conventions used have to match the regular expressions used in XBMC | * [[TV Shows (Video Library)#TV show file naming conventions|TV show file naming conventions]], for [[TV Shows (Video Library)|TV shows]] to work properly in the Video Library, the file naming conventions used have to match the regular expressions used in XBMC | ||
*[[Movie Sets]], Movie Sets allow for grouping of related movies into a group or set and allows you to decide a specific sort order for those movies, this is normally something you want to do with a movie series such as trilogies and series, where the movies do not all share a common name which interferes with the sort order when viewed in library mode. | * [[Movie Sets]], Movie Sets allow for grouping of related movies into a group or set and allows you to decide a specific sort order for those movies, this is normally something you want to do with a movie series such as trilogies and series, where the movies do not all share a common name which interferes with the sort order when viewed in library mode. | ||
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==Navigating your Library== | == Navigating your Library == | ||
The library organizes your videos into three basic categories, [[Movies (Video Library)|Movies]], [[TV Shows (Video Library)|TV Shows]] and [[Music Videos]]. Further these categories are divided into sub-categories, allowing you to find a specific video through criteria like genre, actors, directors, year etc. | The library organizes your videos into three basic categories, [[Movies (Video Library)|Movies]], [[TV Shows (Video Library)|TV Shows]] and [[Music Videos]]. Further these categories are divided into sub-categories, allowing you to find a specific video through criteria like genre, actors, directors, year etc. | ||
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==Searching your Library== | == Searching your Library == | ||
The search button is available to help you search the [[The XBMC Database |video database]]. Select it to begin your search. | The search button is available to help you search the [[The XBMC Database|video database]]. Select it to begin your search. A keyboard will pop-up where you may enter search terms (SMS style with the remote, or just using the virtual keyboard). Note that search results will appear in the following order (where matches are found) Genres, Actors (Artists), Directors, By Name, and By Plot. Within each grouping movies will always be first, followed by TV shows and then music videos. '''NOTE: In order to search within words as well as just for words beginning with your search string, place a % sign in front of the match.''' | ||
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==Party Mode== | == Party Mode == | ||
The Party Mode option allows you to randomly play [[Music Videos]] from your entire music videos collection based on criteria specified in [[PartyMode.xsp|partymode-video.xsp]]. Simply build a | The Party Mode option allows you to randomly play [[Music Videos]] from your entire music videos collection based on criteria specified in [[PartyMode.xsp|partymode-video.xsp]]. Simply build a | ||
[[Playlists# | [[Playlists#Smart Playlists|Smart Playlist]] and save it as '''partymode-video.xsp''' in [[The UserData Folder]]. | ||
Selecting 'Party Mode' from the sidebar will play ALL valid media scanned into your libraries in a random order that meet the conditions specified in the Smart Playlist. | Selecting 'Party Mode' from the sidebar will play ALL valid media scanned into your libraries in a random order that meet the conditions specified in the Smart Playlist. | ||
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==The Media Information Screen== | == The Media Information Screen == | ||
You display information on you video files by selecting the [[Movies (Video Library)|Movie]] / [[TV Shows (Video Library)|TV Show]] Information option from [[Videos Navigation and Control#The | You display information on you video files by selecting the [[Movies (Video Library)|Movie]] / [[TV Shows (Video Library)|TV Show]] Information option from [[Videos Navigation and Control#The Context Menu|The Context Menu]] or by pressing '''info''' on the remote.<br /> | ||
From here you can refresh the information on your media, i.e. in the case of a wrong match during scanning. Here you can also change fanart and media thumbs, where the number of images being offered may depend on your [[ | From here you can refresh the information on your media, i.e. in the case of a wrong match during scanning. Here you can also change fanart and media thumbs, where the number of images being offered may depend on your [[Set Contents (Video Library)#Scraper settings|scraper settings]]. | ||
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==Video Context Menu in Library Mode== | == Video Context Menu in Library Mode == | ||
You perform actions on your video files using the [[ | You perform actions on your video files using the [[General Navigation#Context Menus|Context Menu]]. In Library Mode, selecting a movie that has been designated as a movie folder, the following options are available: | ||
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: Takes you to the [[Now Playing]] screen that shows what is currently playing and what the next queued files are. | : Takes you to the [[Now Playing]] screen that shows what is currently playing and what the next queued files are. | ||
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: Opens the [[Videos Settings]] menu.<br> | : Opens the [[Videos Settings]] menu.<br /> | ||
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: Links the selected movie to a TV show, The Movie will show up with TV show seasons/episodes. | : Links the selected movie to a TV show, The Movie will show up with TV show seasons/episodes. | ||
==Remote browsing== | == Remote browsing == | ||
To be able to browse the Video Library outside the GUI, like through [[The Web Interface]], you'll currently have to add a special [[Types of | To be able to browse the Video Library outside the GUI, like through [[The Web Interface]], you'll currently have to add a special [[Types of Media Sources#Video Library|videodb:// source]], which will show up as 'Library' under Videos in the web interface. | ||
==Video Library Settings and Maintenance== | == Video Library Settings and Maintenance == | ||
The main Video Library settings can be accessed from the [[ | The main Video Library settings can be accessed from the [[Videos Settings#Library|Library]] tab in [[Videos Settings]]. Those can be accessed either from the [[Settings]] menu from the home screen, or via the context menu as seen above. | ||
===Keeping your Library up to date=== | === Keeping your Library up to date === | ||
The 'Update library on startup' and 'Always update library in background' library settings can in conjunction be used to scan your sources for new files for inclusion in the library in the background at each XBMC start. | The 'Update library on startup' and 'Always update library in background' library settings can in conjunction be used to scan your sources for new files for inclusion in the library in the background at each XBMC start. | ||
'''NOTE!''' If you want missing media (deleted or otherwise unavailable) to be removed form the database on update, use the <cleanonupdate> advancedsettings tag (see below). | '''NOTE!''' If you want missing media (deleted or otherwise unavailable) to be removed form the database on update, use the <cleanonupdate> advancedsettings tag (see below). | ||
===advancedsettings.xml=== | === advancedsettings.xml === | ||
Some settings can only be altered through the [[advancedsettings.xml#<videolibrary>|advancedsettings.xml]] file, such as settings affecting the "All" and "Recently Added" database nodes. | Some settings can only be altered through the [[advancedsettings.xml#<videolibrary>|advancedsettings.xml]] file, such as settings affecting the "All" and "Recently Added" database nodes. | ||
===Removing Entire Folders from the Library=== | === Removing Entire Folders from the Library === | ||
You can remove the contents of entire folders from the library by setting content to <None> as described in the [[How To use Scrapers]] section. | You can remove the contents of entire folders from the library by setting content to <None> as described in the [[How To use Scrapers]] section. | ||
===Clean Video Library=== | === Clean Video Library === | ||
Cleaning up the Video Library (removing invalid entries and compressing) can be done via the [[User Interface Settings]], in the [[Videos Settings]] with the 'Clean Library' option. | Cleaning up the Video Library (removing invalid entries and compressing) can be done via the [[User Interface Settings]], in the [[Videos Settings]] with the 'Clean Library' option. | ||
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Revision as of 14:57, 7 September 2011
The Video Library, one of the XBMC databases allows the organization of your video content by information associated with the video files themselves. This information can be obtained in various different ways, like through Scrapers (ie. Movies, TV shows and Music Videos) and nfo files. Library Mode allows you to browse your video content by things such as; Genre, Title, Year, Actors and Directors.
Preparing your Videos to be Scanned
First you have to decide what sort of video is contained in the folder/share you wish to scan via the 'Set Content' option of the The Context Menu, for more information see:
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The library organizes your videos into three basic categories, Movies, TV Shows and Music Videos. Further these categories are divided into sub-categories, allowing you to find a specific video through criteria like genre, actors, directors, year etc.
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You can select the default startup screen in Video Library Mode via the Make Default option of The Context Menu, (Selecting Movies, TV Shows, Title in each etc.)
Searching your Library
The search button is available to help you search the video database. Select it to begin your search. A keyboard will pop-up where you may enter search terms (SMS style with the remote, or just using the virtual keyboard). Note that search results will appear in the following order (where matches are found) Genres, Actors (Artists), Directors, By Name, and By Plot. Within each grouping movies will always be first, followed by TV shows and then music videos. NOTE: In order to search within words as well as just for words beginning with your search string, place a % sign in front of the match.
Party ModeThe Party Mode option allows you to randomly play Music Videos from your entire music videos collection based on criteria specified in partymode-video.xsp. Simply build a Smart Playlist and save it as partymode-video.xsp in The UserData Folder. Selecting 'Party Mode' from the sidebar will play ALL valid media scanned into your libraries in a random order that meet the conditions specified in the Smart Playlist. |
The Media Information Screen
You display information on you video files by selecting the Movie / TV Show Information option from The Context Menu or by pressing info on the remote.
From here you can refresh the information on your media, i.e. in the case of a wrong match during scanning. Here you can also change fanart and media thumbs, where the number of images being offered may depend on your scraper settings.
Video Context Menu in Library Mode
You perform actions on your video files using the Context Menu. In Library Mode, selecting a movie that has been designated as a movie folder, the following options are available:
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- Other possible menu items
- Play
- Plays the selected file, resumes a video from the last stopped position.
- Play using
- Allows you to select which player to use for video playback (DVDPlayer or Mplayer).
- Link to TV show
- Links the selected movie to a TV show, The Movie will show up with TV show seasons/episodes.
Remote browsing
To be able to browse the Video Library outside the GUI, like through The Web Interface, you'll currently have to add a special videodb:// source, which will show up as 'Library' under Videos in the web interface.
Video Library Settings and Maintenance
The main Video Library settings can be accessed from the Library tab in Videos Settings. Those can be accessed either from the Settings menu from the home screen, or via the context menu as seen above.
Keeping your Library up to date
The 'Update library on startup' and 'Always update library in background' library settings can in conjunction be used to scan your sources for new files for inclusion in the library in the background at each XBMC start.
NOTE! If you want missing media (deleted or otherwise unavailable) to be removed form the database on update, use the <cleanonupdate> advancedsettings tag (see below).
advancedsettings.xml
Some settings can only be altered through the advancedsettings.xml file, such as settings affecting the "All" and "Recently Added" database nodes.
Removing Entire Folders from the Library
You can remove the contents of entire folders from the library by setting content to <None> as described in the How To use Scrapers section.
Clean Video Library
Cleaning up the Video Library (removing invalid entries and compressing) can be done via the User Interface Settings, in the Videos Settings with the 'Clean Library' option.