How To's

[umOuch]

WHAT HOW TO'S WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE?

We are ready to get back on making a never ending stream of How To Guides for the site and we are eager for ideas and input. What would you like to know how to do (in relation to XBMC) ?

[Amin B]

I think something like this would work > http://code.google.com/p/navi-x/w/li...lspec=PageName

[tuxen]

A faq?.. (: Maybe not a bad idea?

[ClutchKargo]

I'd love to see a how to on the proper way to use the "Library" function in add-ons.

[tuxen]

You set them up just like any other folder you want to incorporate in your XBMC library. Maybe this can get you started on the default folder to add in 1channel beta. It's the same principle if you want to add the download folders you can set in icefilms only different is the folder does not contain actual movies in 1channel only very small .strm files.

Look in this thread for an example on 1channel beta: Latest 1channel beta from git installable from zip. And I'll recycle something general again:

When you up a library first go to video files and select "add videos" select the folder where the movies are in and give it a name then press ok. On the next page if the movies are in sub folders tick the option "movies are in seperate folders that match the movie title" and tick "run automated scan".

In the field "this directory contains" (top left) it is important that you choose the correct type movies, tvshows, or music videos! Then press ok. It should now ask to scrape the folder(s) and make the library, choose yes.

It is very important that you movies have the correct name therefore I find it easier to put them in sub folders then you only have to make sure the movie folder has the correct name, and tick the before mentioned "movies are in seperate folders that match the movie title"

[umOuch]

Thanks for the suggestions everyone... please, KEEP THEM COMING!

[umOuch]

Still need more ideas!

[bombo]

Great Idea for beginners!

[hazeleye]

Maybe a detailed guide on how to create a plugin for sites like Crackle.