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* '''Queue item''' - Add selected items to a temporary playlist (accessed through the '''''[[Basic_controls#Sideblade_Menu|Sideblade menu]]''''') | * '''Queue item''' - Add selected items to a temporary playlist (accessed through the '''''[[Basic_controls#Sideblade_Menu|Sideblade menu]]''''') | ||
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== Use video tags == | == Use video tags == | ||
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{{note|Library lists are not affected by this setting.}} | {{note|Library lists are not affected by this setting.}} | ||
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== Replace file names with library titles == | == Replace file names with library titles == | ||
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| When a file is scanned into the library it will display the scanned title instead of the filename. Disable this setting to display the filename instead. | | When a file is scanned into the library it will display the scanned title instead of the filename. Disable this setting to display the filename instead. | ||
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| Hide information to prevent spoilers. All information is shown by default. ''Movie plot, Episode plot'' and ''Episode thumb'' can be removed from the list. | | Hide information to prevent spoilers. All information is shown by default. ''Movie plot, Episode plot'' and ''Episode thumb'' can be removed from the list. | ||
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== Show movie sets == | == Show movie sets == | ||
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{{note|Cover art for individual seasons will also be hidden.}} | {{note|Cover art for individual seasons will also be hidden.}} | ||
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== Show empty TV shows == | == Show empty TV shows == | ||
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| Works with the previous setting. Whether or not consider the items from "All season" and "Specials" in the unwatched item selection | | Works with the previous setting. Whether or not consider the items from "All season" and "Specials" in the unwatched item selection | ||
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== Movie set information folder == | == Movie set information folder == | ||
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| Capture a frame of the video stream. This frame will be displayed when episode artwork or when movie poster or fanart are missing. | | Capture a frame of the video stream. This frame will be displayed when episode artwork or when movie poster or fanart are missing. | ||
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= References = | = References = | ||
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[[Category:Settings]] | [[Category:Settings]] |
Revision as of 00:18, 17 January 2023
Settings | Media | Videos |
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Default select action
Settings level: | Basic |
Description: |
Allows you to change the default action when clicking on a library item.
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Use video tags
Extract video information from files
Settings level: | Advanced |
Description: | Extract file metadata such as audio and video codecs, audio stream languages, audio channel layout, aspect ratio, subtitle languages, duration. |
Extract chapter thumbnails
Settings level: | Advanced |
Description: | Capture a frame of the video stream. This frame will be displayed in chapter timeline displays used by some skins. |
Files
Combine split video items
Settings level: | Standard |
Description: | Combines multi-part video files and DVD/Bluray folders into a single item in Files view.
Note: Library lists are not affected by this setting. |
Replace file names with library titles
Settings level: | Standard |
Description: | When a file is scanned into the library it will display the scanned title instead of the filename. Disable this setting to display the filename instead. |
Library
Show all items entry
Settings level: | Advanced |
Description: | Show "All items" entry in library lists e.g. All Albums or All seasons |
Show information for unwatched items
Settings level: | Basic |
Description: | Hide information to prevent spoilers. All information is shown by default. Movie plot, Episode plot and Episode thumb can be removed from the list. |
Show movie sets
Settings level: | Standard |
Description: |
Note: The separate Movie Sets node is not affected by this setting.
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Include sets containing a single movie
Settings level: | Standard |
Description: | Can work with, or independently of the previous setting.
Note: The separate Movie Sets node is not affected by this setting.
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Flatten hierarchy
Settings level: | Advanced |
Description: | Removes the title, genre, etc. nodes from the library view. Selecting a category takes you straight to the title view |
Flatten TV show seasons
Settings level: | Advanced |
Description: | Adjusts when Season lists are removed from TV Show views. Instead a list of episodes from all seasons is displayed.
Options are:
Note: Cover art for individual seasons will also be hidden. |
Show empty TV shows
Settings level: | Advanced |
Description: | Show TV shows with no episodes when browsing through the library. |
Select first unwatched TV show season / episode
Settings level: | Advanced |
Description: | When enabled:
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Include "All seasons" and "Specials"
Settings level: Advanced Description: Works with the previous setting. Whether or not consider the items from "All season" and "Specials" in the unwatched item selection
Movie set information folder
Settings level: | Advanced |
Description: | Nominate the location of the Movie Set artwork.[1] |
Show all performers for music videos
Settings level: | Advanced |
Description: | When enabled, shows all contributors in addition to the artists. [2] |
Artwork
Note: These are new artwork settings for v19. These settings replace the artwork settings in scrapers and the artwork tags in the advancedsettings.xml file which are no longer needed.[3]
Artwork level
Settings level: | Advanced |
Description: | Allows you to choose the types of artwork to be added to Kodi. Options are:
Note: This includes artwork that does not conform to Kodi's naming scheme, which will not be displayed unless you have modified the skin to do so.
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The following four settings relate to the Custom setting.
Movie art types whitelist
Settings level: Advanced Description: Relates to the Custom artwork level. Add to the whitelist the artwork to be scanned or scraped for movies.
- The listed Movie artwork also extends to the equivalent for Movie Sets. E. g., poster includes Movie poster and Movie Set poster.
- Kodi standard artwork is available for selection. Additional types can be added using the Add art type button.
Note: Before adding a new art type, check it is used by the skin, as adding a new art type does not necessarily mean it will be displayed.
TV show art types whitelist
Settings level: Advanced Description: Relates to the Custom artwork level. Add to the whitelist the artwork to be scanned or scraped for TV Shows.
- The listed TV show artwork also extends to the equivalent for Seasons. E. g., poster includes TV show poster and Season posters.
- Kodi standard artwork is available for selection. Additional types can be added using the Add art type button.
Note: Before adding a new art type, check it is used by the skin, as adding a new art type does not necessarily mean it will be displayed.
Episode art types whitelist
Settings level: Advanced Description: Relates to the Custom artwork level. Add to the whitelist the artwork to be scanned or scraped for episodes.
- Kodi standard artwork is available for selection. Additional types can be added using the Add art type button.
Note: Before adding a new art type, check it is used by the skin, as adding a new art type does not necessarily mean it will be displayed.
Music Video art types whitelist
Settings level: Advanced Description: Relates to the Custom artwork level. Add to the whitelist the artwork to be scanned or scraped for Music Videos.
- Kodi standard artwork is available for selection. Additional types can be added using the Add art type button.
Note: Before adding a new art type, check it is used by the skin, as adding a new art type does not necessarily mean it will be displayed.
Download actor thumbnails
Settings level: | Advanced |
Description: | Also download actor artwork when scanning/scraping media. |
Extract thumbnails from video files
Settings level: | Advanced |
Description: | Capture a frame of the video stream. This frame will be displayed when episode artwork or when movie poster or fanart are missing. |
References
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