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DoesItReallyMatter moved page Media Library to Media library: Predictable casing, adds useful redirect that fixes 3 pages

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	* [[Next changes]] includes relevant details under the topic "Playlist"		* [[Next changes]] includes relevant details under the topic "Playlist"
	* [[VLC Source code]] useful especially in the absence of user friendly documentation		* [[VLC Source code]] useful especially in the absence of user friendly documentation


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	1. Select "Media Library" in the left pane of the main window.		1. Select "Media Library" in the left pane of the main window.

	2. Right-click the Media Library area, and click Add Folder (or Add File)		2. Right-click the Media Library area, and click Add Folder (or Add File)

	3. Select the file/folder you wish to add, then click OK.		3. Select the file/folder you wish to add, then click OK.

Einshteen: /* Maintaining the Media Library */ Updating and tidying up

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Maintaining the Media Library: Updating and tidying up

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	On Linux and Windows try looking for "Playlist -> Save playlist to file..."		On Linux and Windows try looking for "Playlist -> Save playlist to file..."

	== ~~Maintaining~~ the Media Library ==		== Adding media to the Media Library ==

	~~UNDER CONSTRUCTION - IF YOU CAN HELP, PLEASE DO!!!!~~		To add files/folders to your Media Library:

			1. Select "Media Library" in the left pane of the main window.
	~~To maintain the media library add folders by using the plus symbol located under~~ the ~~list~~ of ~~files in~~ the ~~playlist~~ window. Select ~~"Add directory" and chose~~ the folder ~~that contains the files~~ you ~~want~~ to add~~. (Note: Some users have had problems with directorys that are bigger then 10 gigabytes~~, ~~try dividing the files into sub-directorys~~ then ~~adding each folder seperately). Once this is done, VLC should update the media library to reflect what is in these folders upon starting it up.~~		2. Right-click the Media Library area, and click Add Folder (or Add File)
	~~Using VLC to add media information DOES work but the playlist will not reflect the new data changes until VLC is started again~~.		3. Select the file/folder you wish to add, then click OK.

	== See also ==		== See also ==

J+: /* What's Next? */ path to ml.xspf on mac

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What's Next?: path to ml.xspf on mac

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	Other users report in the forum that the Media Library file will appear in the VLC media player folder along with the application and will be named "ml.xspf". Thus the Media Library file is in fact a sophisticated playlist in xspf format. To learn more about it, go to the [[XSPF]] article in this wiki.		Other users report in the forum that the Media Library file will appear in the VLC media player folder along with the application and will be named "ml.xspf". Thus the Media Library file is in fact a sophisticated playlist in xspf format. To learn more about it, go to the [[XSPF]] article in this wiki.

			''Note: the Media Library file can be hard to find on Mac OS X. As of VLC version 1.1.3 (and possibly before) it is located in ~/Library/Application Support/org.videolan.vlc/ .''

	Once you know how the xspf format works, you need to use a text editor suitable for things like writing XML code to put your playlist together.		Once you know how the xspf format works, you need to use a text editor suitable for things like writing XML code to put your playlist together.

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	== To Begin ==		== To Begin ==

	~~If you want to~~ use the media player's "Media Library" feature, ~~you will need to~~ verify that the function has been enabled in ~~the preferences~~, ~~and~~ then ~~you'll have to~~ adjust the controller so that the window where the function is displayed automatically opens.		To use the media player's "Media Library" feature, first verify that the function has been enabled in Preferences, then adjust the controller so that the window where the function is displayed automatically opens.

	From the "VLC" menu select "Preferences...". It will not matter which tab you select. The ~~function that you are looking for~~ is an ~~advanced function. In~~ the ~~preferences~~ window, ~~from any tab, look at~~ the lower left hand corner to find ~~a pair of~~ radio buttons labeled "Basic" and "All". Click the "All" button.		From the "VLC" menu select "Preferences...". It will not matter which tab you select. The desired option is an Advanced option: in the Preferences window, in the lower left hand corner find radio buttons labeled "Basic" and "All". Click the "All" button.

	The preferences window will change ~~so that it consists of~~ a narrow left-hand pane and a ~~much wider~~ right-hand pane. ~~On the~~ left ~~is a list of the~~ categories of preferences that may be adjusted. Most ~~of the~~ items have triangles next to them ~~(Mac interface)~~, which may be clicked to ~~expand upon the available choices~~. For the moment we don't need to click any of them. Just know that ~~for the most part when~~ expanded ~~the subordinate lists simply~~ give quick access to particular ~~functions~~. Occasionally~~, but not very often,~~ a ~~subordinate item~~ may ~~turn out to~~ be the only way to gain access to the ~~control~~.		The preferences window will change to show a narrow left-hand pane and a wide right-hand pane. The left pane lists categories of preferences that may be adjusted. Most items have triangles(Mac) or "+"(Qt) next to them, which may be clicked to show subcategories. For the moment we don't need to click any of them. Just know that expanded subcategories give quick access to particular options. Occasionally a subcategory may be the only way to gain access to the options desired.

	If the left-hand pane is so narrow ~~that it's difficult~~ to ~~read~~ the list, ~~you can~~ click on the divider between the panes and drag it to ~~change~~ the width.		If the left-hand pane is too narrow to view the list, click on the divider between the panes and drag it to adjust the width.

	In the left-hand pane find ~~"Playlist"~~ and click the word~~. You can click the triangle if you want~~ to~~, but you must click the word in order to see~~ the controls.		In the left-hand pane find and click the word "Playlist" to view the Playlist controls.

	In the right-hand pane ~~look about half way down the list. Find the item~~ "Use media library" ~~and verify that there is a checkmark in~~ the box ~~immediately to the left of it~~. If it was necessary to change ~~the status of~~ this option, be sure to click ~~the~~ "Save" ~~button~~, ~~located~~ at the bottom right of the preferences ~~window~~.		In the right-hand pane, next to "Use media library", ensure the box is checked. If it was necessary to change this option, be sure to click "Save", at the bottom right of the preferences pane.

	~~While you're on~~ this ~~particular~~ control pane, note ~~that users are reporting their~~ files playing in random order even when they ~~don't want them to. (For example, see~~ http://forum.videolan.org/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=55953&hilit=media+library~~) If this is happening~~ to ~~you, check the status of the item labeled "Play files randomly forever"~~. It is uncertain whether this control is working. If you have not enabled it, but are getting random play, consider reporting it as a bug.		On this control pane, note "Play files randomly forever" - uncheck this if desired. (Users have reported files playing in random order even when they [http://forum.videolan.org/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=55953&hilit=media+library don't want them to]. For 0.98 it is uncertain whether this control is working. If you have not enabled it, but are getting random play, consider reporting it as a bug.)

	To close this window ~~you must~~ click either the "Cancel" or "Save" button.		To close this window, click either the "Cancel" or "Save" button.

	Once "Use media library" is enabled, ~~you need to~~ open ~~the Controller window followed by~~ the Playlist window to see the Media Library in action. There are several ways to accomplish this, but one certain way is ~~as follows~~: from the media player's menu bar, click ~~the~~ "Window" menu and select "Controller...". The last time the VLC media player was used, if the playlist window was already opened, then it will automatically reopen. If not, then click the "Window" menu again and select "Playlist...".		Once "Use media library" is enabled, open the Playlist window to see the Media Library in action. There are several ways to accomplish this, but one certain way is: from the media player's menu bar,
			* Mac: click "Window" menu and select "Controller...". The last time the VLC media player was used, if the playlist window was already opened, then it will automatically reopen. If not, then click the "Window" menu again and select "Playlist...".
			* Qt: click "View" menu and select "Playlist".

	Due to redundant controls, there are other ways get this done. On the basic controller, in the lower right-hand corner, is a pair of buttons. The left button when toggled will open and close the 10 band audio equalizer. (If you want to use it, be sure that there is a checkmark in the "Enable" box in the Equalizer's window.) The right-hand button when toggled will open and close the "Playlist" window. You can also open and close the "Playlist" window by grabbing and dragging the very edge of the lower right corner of controller window. At a certain shape and size, the "Playlist" window will snap opened or closed as appropriate.		Due to redundant controls, there are other ways get this done. On the basic controller, in the lower right-hand corner, is a pair of buttons. The left button when toggled will open and close the 10 band audio equalizer. (If you want to use it, be sure that there is a checkmark in the "Enable" box in the Equalizer's window.) The right-hand button when toggled will open and close the "Playlist" window. You can also open and close the "Playlist" window by grabbing and dragging the very edge of the lower right corner of controller window. At a certain shape and size, the "Playlist" window will snap opened or closed as appropriate.

Taterade: /* Maintaining the Media Library */

2009-05-31T18:03:23Z

Maintaining the Media Library

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	UNDER CONSTRUCTION - IF YOU CAN HELP, PLEASE DO!!!!		UNDER CONSTRUCTION - IF YOU CAN HELP, PLEASE DO!!!!

	~~May I suggest obtaining a copy~~ of the ~~source code~~ and ~~studying it~~ to ~~deduce what~~ the ~~programmers intended for their Media Library function. Version 0.9~~.~~x has clearly introduced superior playlist functions~~, ~~especially with regard~~ to ~~XML-based playlists,~~ to ~~provide a robust foundation for a superior Media Library function~~.
			To maintain the media library add folders by using the plus symbol located under the list of files in the playlist window. Select "Add directory" and chose the folder that contains the files you want to add. (Note: Some users have had problems with directorys that are bigger then 10 gigabytes, try dividing the files into sub-directorys then adding each folder seperately). Once this is done, VLC should update the media library to reflect what is in these folders upon starting it up.
			Using VLC to add media information DOES work but the playlist will not reflect the new data changes until VLC is started again.

	== See also ==		== See also ==

Taterade: /* What's Next? */

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What's Next?

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	On Linux and Windows try looking for "Playlist -> Save playlist to file..."		On Linux and Windows try looking for "Playlist -> Save playlist to file..."

	~~Windows Instructions:~~
	A diffrent way to maintain the media library is to add folders by using the plus symbol located under the list of files in the playlist video. Select "Add directory" and chose the folder that contains the files you want to add. (Note: Some users have had problems with directorys that are bigger then 10 gigabytes, try dividing the files into sub-directorys then adding each folder seperately). Once this is done, VLC should update the media library to reflect what is in these folders upon starting it up.
	~~Using VLC to add media information DOES work but the playlist will not reflect the new data changes until VLC is started again.~~

	== Maintaining the Media Library ==		== Maintaining the Media Library ==

Taterade: /* What's Next? */

2009-05-31T18:01:58Z

What's Next?

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	On Linux and Windows try looking for "Playlist -> Save playlist to file..."		On Linux and Windows try looking for "Playlist -> Save playlist to file..."

	Windows ~~Instrutions~~:		Windows Instructions:
	A diffrent way to maintain the media library is to add folders by using the plus symbol located under the list of files in the playlist video. Select "Add directory" and chose the folder that contains the files you want to add. (Note: Some users have had problems with directorys that are bigger then 10 gigabytes, try dividing the files into sub-directorys then adding each folder seperately). Once this is done, VLC should update the media library to reflect what is in these folders upon starting it up.		A diffrent way to maintain the media library is to add folders by using the plus symbol located under the list of files in the playlist video. Select "Add directory" and chose the folder that contains the files you want to add. (Note: Some users have had problems with directorys that are bigger then 10 gigabytes, try dividing the files into sub-directorys then adding each folder seperately). Once this is done, VLC should update the media library to reflect what is in these folders upon starting it up.
	Using VLC to add media information DOES work but the playlist will not reflect the new data changes until VLC is started again.		Using VLC to add media information DOES work but the playlist will not reflect the new data changes until VLC is started again.

Taterade: /* What's Next? */

2009-05-31T18:01:29Z

What's Next?

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	On Linux and Windows try looking for "Playlist -> Save playlist to file..."		On Linux and Windows try looking for "Playlist -> Save playlist to file..."

			Windows Instrutions:
			A diffrent way to maintain the media library is to add folders by using the plus symbol located under the list of files in the playlist video. Select "Add directory" and chose the folder that contains the files you want to add. (Note: Some users have had problems with directorys that are bigger then 10 gigabytes, try dividing the files into sub-directorys then adding each folder seperately). Once this is done, VLC should update the media library to reflect what is in these folders upon starting it up.
			Using VLC to add media information DOES work but the playlist will not reflect the new data changes until VLC is started again.

	== Maintaining the Media Library ==		== Maintaining the Media Library ==