From MediaPortal to XBMC
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Hi guys.

I've just made the move from MP to XBMC. I really like it. Specially the speed.
I have a few questions which I hope someone can help me.

In the videos sections, is there a way to make it stay on Library Mode?
Furthermore all of my videos are not showing up. I have a folder called "Movies" in that folder there are a few sub folders for the movies which have have more than one file, they are not showing up. And I think some files with another extension than the popular isn't showing up. Anyway to add extensions?

Under music section, I've read somewhere there is a Lyrics script? Is that true?
Also is there a script or plugin that retrieves thumbs from the net?

If someone has cool scripts and plugins please let me know Nod

Thanks a lot Big Grin
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#2
kadafi Wrote:Hi guys.

I've just made the move from MP to XBMC. I really like it. Specially the speed.
I have a few questions which I hope someone can help me.

In the videos sections, is there a way to make it stay on Library Mode?
Furthermore all of my videos are not showing up. I have a folder called "Movies" in that folder there are a few sub folders for the movies which have have more than one file, they are not showing up. And I think some files with another extension than the popular isn't showing up. Anyway to add extensions?

Under music section, I've read somewhere there is a Lyrics script? Is that true?
Also is there a script or plugin that retrieves thumbs from the net?

If someone has cool scripts and plugins please let me know Nod

Thanks a lot Big Grin

You have to use "Set content" on the folder containing the movies. In there there's a setting about "folder contains more than one folder" or the other way 'round... Wink

Check http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?tid=38964 for details. It's a jungle, but it's great once you get it working. The main reason for not using media portal is that it's so god damn ugly! Shocked
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#3
I'm a recent switcher from MediaPortal also. Reasons for me are:

a. MediaPortal looks good with MonoChrome, but it's not HD, and no where near as a beautiful as MediaStream.

b. The TV Series support in MP is shocking. I find that my entire library will vanish for no good reason.

c. Everything can be configured in XBMC via the GUI; Unlike MediaPortal where a seperate config utility is needed to control advanced options.

Pros for MediaPortal:
TV (DVB-S2 / HD) support
Makes use of user installed codecs
Better support for LCD screens.
Built FOR Windows.

Cons for MediaPortal:
Built FOR Windows; but still half assed when compared to XBMC Smile (when ignoring the TV server)
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#4
kadafi Wrote:In the videos sections, is there a way to make it stay on Library Mode?
This is up to the skin you are using. MediaStream's Video section always defaults to file mode, but they have dedicated links to TV and Movies. PM3.HD Doesn't have direct links to TV and Movies, but it's Videos section will remember.

In other words, depends on the skin
kadafi Wrote:Furthermore all of my videos are not showing up. I have a folder called "Movies" in that folder there are a few sub folders for the movies which have have more than one file, they are not showing up.
Make sure scan recursively is turned on
kadafi Wrote:And I think some files with another extension than the popular isn't showing up. Anyway to add extensions?
http://wiki.xbmc.org/?title=AdvancedSett...ensions.3E
kadafi Wrote:Under music section, I've read somewhere there is a Lyrics script? Is that true?
MediaStream comes with a working lyrics script, try that skin out.
kadafi Wrote:Also is there a script or plugin that retrieves thumbs from the net?
When you add movies/music to library, you set content and set your scraper. The scraper automatically gets thumbs, fanart, plot, etc. http://wiki.xbmc.org/?title=Set_Contents_(Video_Library)
kadafi Wrote:If someone has cool scripts and plugins please let me know
check out these links
http://forum.xbmc.org/showpost.php?p=159135&postcount=1
http://code.google.com/p/voinage-xbmc-plugins/
http://code.google.com/p/rwparris2-xbmc-plugins/

and place requests here:
http://forum.xbmc.org/forumdisplay.php?fid=27
Always read the XBMC online-manual, FAQ and search and search the forum before posting.
For troubleshooting and bug reporting please read how to submit a proper bug report.

If you're interested in writing addons for xbmc, read docs and how-to for plugins and scripts ||| http://code.google.com/p/xbmc-addons/
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#5
Thanks a lot for the help!!!!
It works like a charm! WOW the MediaStream skin is cool!

Where is the lyrics script in it though?
:-D
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#6
I still don't know how to force the script to show, but if you enable the screensaver, when this is active, pressing Enter gives you a menu in the bottom bar and then you can access the lyrics.
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#7
I press the fullscreen button and then the menu shows up to display the lyrics..Nod
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#8
kadafi Wrote:I press the fullscreen button and then the menu shows up to display the lyrics..Nod

If I press the "fullscreen" button on my remote, the controls menu are gone. Only "Options" is displayed where the "Lyrics" normally is located. But if I drag the mouse cursor down at the info-bar in "fullscreen" when playing music, the controls and the lyrics buttons shows itself. Huh
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