2016-07-13, 21:59
Hi Kodi Community!
One of the problems that I have with Kodi is the "advanced flitering" feature.
When the advanced filtering feature is enabled it disables the normal filtering feature (search) that I prefer.
Further explanation:
The advanced filtering is auto enabled in the most important places alike to "Movies" "TV Shows" "Smart Playlists" and it replaces the search feature.
Which means that I'm forced to access the video sources manually so I avoid the auto-enabling of the advanced filtering and to retain search.
Sample for the advanced filtering:
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Sample for the normal filtering (search) :
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Kodi is unimaginably customizable and vast so I hope that there's a way to achieve this (even if its a long process I don't mind following through it) if help is provided. If not, then will it be possible to request a feature that allows not to auto disable the normal filtering if the advanced filtering is enabled.
Rationale for liking the normal filtering (search):
Feel free to skip reading it!
I use a wireless keyboard and I have a big library. I press ← in the keyboard then immediately write little bit of the "show" name and it immediately filters for fast access, same goes for the episode #. However when advanced filtering is enabled, I tap enter then popup appears then I write the title then press OK. Instead of immediate search by just inputting letters.
PS; I am aware of (Shift + "Letter")
I appreciate the thought!
Thank you for reading this also!
EDIT
Solution was found along with an additional feature of re-positioning the search to be on top for faster searching via keyboard thanks to @scott967.
Read the comments below to find the steps on how to retain & reposition the search feature while advanced filtering is enabled!
One of the problems that I have with Kodi is the "advanced flitering" feature.
When the advanced filtering feature is enabled it disables the normal filtering feature (search) that I prefer.
Further explanation:
The advanced filtering is auto enabled in the most important places alike to "Movies" "TV Shows" "Smart Playlists" and it replaces the search feature.
Which means that I'm forced to access the video sources manually so I avoid the auto-enabling of the advanced filtering and to retain search.
Sample for the advanced filtering:
1.
2.
Sample for the normal filtering (search) :
1.
Kodi is unimaginably customizable and vast so I hope that there's a way to achieve this (even if its a long process I don't mind following through it) if help is provided. If not, then will it be possible to request a feature that allows not to auto disable the normal filtering if the advanced filtering is enabled.
Rationale for liking the normal filtering (search):
Feel free to skip reading it!
I use a wireless keyboard and I have a big library. I press ← in the keyboard then immediately write little bit of the "show" name and it immediately filters for fast access, same goes for the episode #. However when advanced filtering is enabled, I tap enter then popup appears then I write the title then press OK. Instead of immediate search by just inputting letters.
PS; I am aware of (Shift + "Letter")
I appreciate the thought!
Thank you for reading this also!
EDIT
Solution was found along with an additional feature of re-positioning the search to be on top for faster searching via keyboard thanks to @scott967.
Read the comments below to find the steps on how to retain & reposition the search feature while advanced filtering is enabled!