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...ths, across different network protocols, and can even be used with some of the [[special protocol]].<section end="intro" /> '''<code><from></from></code>''' defines the path you wish to replace.

...ge are believed to work okay, but if something doesn't work out, just copy the file instead of trying to share/pathsub it.}} This works with both directories and single files. The following directories and files are generally safe to share between Kodi de

...os should be stored in the mixed playlist subfolder under the [[userdata]] folder.<section end="intro" /> '''NOTE:''' The space either side of the hyphen is important!

...des are stored here, and the library databases are created here along with the artwork cache and any other changes you make during your travels with {{kod Basically anything you add or modify, after installation, occurs in this folder and sub-folders.<section end="KodiDataFolder" />

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

(This replaces the old way of adding a autoexec.py file in the [[userdata]] folder, this is deprecated.<ref>https://github.com/xbmc/xbmc/pull/18356</ref>) == Create a folder for your autoexec add-on ==

== Turning on the web interface == ...urthermore a Web interface can be chosen which will be used when accessing the webserver without any specific path.

{{mininav| [[Userdata]] {{l2| [[Favourites]] }} }} The '''''favourites.xml''''' file contains the data of all items added to the '''[[Favourites]]''' listing.

{{mininav|[[Settings]]|[[Kodi data folder]]|[[Userdata]]}} ...Users should not edit sources.xml directly, but instead manage sources via the Kodi GUI.}}

...e of the same version without removing your current installation, Kodi has the ability to run in portable mode. Follow these steps to install additional Kodi setups on the same computer.

...ng used. This is ideal for systems that have multiple users. It works much the same as setting up individual users on your home computer.<section end=intr ...ecurity feature. The web interface, for example, may still allow to change the active profile without entering a password.}}

...g system sees it. This helps keep most of the platform mess centralized in the code.<section end="intro" /> | This path points to the Music Library folders and to the file Sources

...t, Album, Tracks that were hard coded. As of v15 Isengard, Kodi introduces the ability to customize these nodes using an XML file. Using XML files really Users can now create and edit audio nodes from within {{kodi}} thanks to the add-on [[Add-on:Library Node Editor|Library Node Editor]].

.../>Video nodes are defined views that are used to organize your media from the videos menu. ''Title, Director, Year, Studios, Countries, Genres'' are exam ...n now create and edit video and music nodes from within {{kodi}} thanks to the community add-on [[Add-on:Library Node Editor|Lbrary Node Editor]].

...sts]]''' folder. The location of this folder for each platform is shown in the table below. ...ee subfolders - ''mixed, music'' and ''video''. Playlists must be saved in the correct subfolder.

==Make files accessible over the network== ...s setup. Most operating systems have built-in methods for sharing files to the network, or a NAS device can be used.

...paths, different classes of media can be mixed, like movies and episodes. The list can be created within {{kodi}} or transferred from another media playe ...een the items you want to group, then a manually created Basic Playlist is the best option.

<section begin="intro"/>The File Manager allows the maintenace of files from within {{kodi}} on platforms that have no underlyi ...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

<section begin="intro" />Keymaps are XML base files that define the mappings of keys (keyboard keys, mouse/remote/joysticks buttons and more) t == Customizing keymaps through the GUI ==

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

...ther a selection of different items into one easily accessible location on the '''''[[Basic_controls#Introduction|Main Menu]]'''''. It allows quick access As an example, the following items can be sent to the Favourites listing:

...ce. They are a set of rules/filters that allow you to display a sub set of the media in your library.<section end="intro"/> Once a smart playlist is created, it can be browsed like any other list in the {{kodi}} library.

The RssFeeds.xml file within the [[userdata]] folder contains the RSS feeds which are displayed by Kodi. ...tained within sets and to have multiple feeds you can just add the feed to the relevent set.

...mple option to create a continuous playlist of music from your library. As the name implies it is a great way to set and forget music playback for parties ...e so there are always 10 songs ready to play. If you have a small library, the playlist will continue to play but songs will be re-used at random.

...roviding in depth information on how it all works, along with tips to make the experience a little more pleasant.<br /><br /> ...kins once installed are located in [[userdata]] addons folder. This is the folder where all skins are placed and listed.

...age for all artwork displayed in the GUI, whether from an online source or the local file system. These textures are optimized and stored locally for fast ...to the library, {{Kodi}} initially only has a URL or path to the artwork. The artwork itself is downloaded (if from an online source) and then cached.<se

{{mininav| [[Development]] {{l2| [[Userdata]]}} | [[Databases]] }} The Textures#.db database file contains the information for all Kodi Artwork

...ntries for these servers including macaddress which should be picked up in the scan. ...e made to the wakeonlan.xml file that is stored in the [[Userdata|userdata folder]].

...subtitle-selection.png|500px|right|thumb|The audio options are found under the gear icon.]] ...o_Player_OSD|OSD (On Screen Display)]] while watching a movie by selecting the subtitle menu or audio options.

...is locally saved on the Kodi device and used for fast access to that data. The overall concept of a cache is explained on '''[[Wikipedia:Cache (computing) ...s page is dedicated to helping dispel some of the myths and mystery around the different types of caches that Kodi uses.

| Show an "All items" entry in the music library views. eg. ''All albums'' or ''All artists''. ...ill list the avaialble discs in the album or boxset. Select a disc to view the songs.

...defaults)]'''. If you save this file as LCD.xml to the [[Userdata|userdata folder]] you can make changes, as described on this page. ...ence of [[Add-on:XBMC LCDproc]]. It is now this add-on that makes use off the file instead. Ensure that you install and configure [[Add-on:XBMC LCDproc]

Most IR Kodi remote controls fall into two classes, remotes compatible with the Microsoft remote (also known as RC6 or eHome remotes) and remotes that send ...le [[Using a Microsoft remote control in Windows]]. This article discusses the remotes that send MCE keyboard shortcuts.

...orum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=170739&pid=1478899 ''this forum post''] on the Kodi forums.}} ...ludes anime-specific add-ons, common file names and scraping of anime into the video library, and more.<section end="intro" />

...ol to achieve this, the '''external player'''. The current method involves the configuration of a '''playercorefactory.xml''' file.<section end="intro" /> ...ed under the ''Kodi/System'' folder (where Kodi is the chosen installation folder).

....kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=158373 Texture Cache Maintenance utility]'' on the Kodi forums.}} ...bnails, clean up old thumbnail files, find corrupted files, and much more. The script can work on any OS that can run Python 2.6 or higher.<section end="i

...s and other art add-ons, where they are used and their specifications. See the linked pages for information on how to use them in {{kodi}}. ...opping when viewed in {{kodi}}. If you intend to share your artwork, check the scraper sites to ensure your artworks are within their minimum and maximum

...hat allows you to skin/change everything you see in Kodi, from the images, the sizes and positions of all controls, colours, fonts, and text, through to a ...roviding in depth information on how it all works, along with tips to make the experience a little more pleasant.

EventServer is the part of Kodi that accepts remote device input on all platforms. EventServer == The Purpose of EventServer API in Kodi ==

{{mininav| [[Development]] {{l2| [[Userdata]]}} | [[Databases]] }} = The Music Library =

{{mininav| [[Development]] {{l2| [[Userdata]]}} | [[Databases]] }} ...l information concerning TV shows, movies, and music videos. It is used in the Videos portion of Kodi.

Status on ported currently existing game client addons for the new Game API made available in [[Kodi Game|Kodi Game branch]]. ...his should not be considered as an endorsement for copyright infringement. The information on this page might also contain errors or be outdated. It might

{{bigger|{{note|'''The advancedsettings.xml file does not exist by default. You have to create it ...exist by default, can be created by a user in their '''[[Userdata|userdata folder]]'''.