View Full Version : Search Function using OSK (by Filename)
i think the title is self explanatory... dont you guys think it would be nice to be able to do a search for specific filenames using the osk? and on top of that, you should be able to create on the fly playlists as well. (saves a new .m3u file on the hd)
let me know what you guys think!
thanks
there is a search function. it only uses the database, and i dont think its accessible from the osd.
and you can make on the fly playlists... you need to queue the items. queue is available in the context menu, and on both the gamepad and remote (zero). look at keymap.xml for the mapping on the gamepad. i forget what it is. i never use the gamepad.
after you've queue'ed up files, switch to the playlists window. "now playing" from the context menu. it can also be made accessible via a button using xbmc.activatewindow() commands. search the manual (in my sig) for more details on that.
once at the playlists window, you can save the current playlist as an m3u file. the saved playlist can be accessed from music -> files -> playlists or music -> library -> playlists.
so basically there isnt a real filename based search function in xbmc.... i think that would be very helpful... especially if your putting your xbox in a car like myself and you want to access a specific artist/song without looking thru a bunch of folders. * *(very unsafe) *???
also, can you add specific songs/folders to the current playlist?
so basically there isnt a real filename based search function in xbmc.... i think that would be very helpful... especially if your putting your xbox in a car like myself and you want to access a specific artist/song without looking thru a bunch of folders. (very unsafe)
no. scan and use the library. or dont put an xbox in your car ???
also, can you add specific songs/folders to the current playlist?
uh yeah. i thought i already explained that. it's called queueing. it adds songs and/or folders of songs to the current playlist.
sheesh, you could have at least said "we will look into a filename based search feature"
putting an xbox in the car is becoming more popular these days so making a more car-friendly interface would be very beneficial.
actually i am completing a vehicle xbox installation very shortly.
i would also like to see this functionality added.
if a search function was developed what is the policy on implementing the code in xbmc?
here is the layout, http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2093940/5
well 'chita79' if i had the admin rights i'd have no doubt in my mind of banning you for those comments... that's disgusting.
go wash your mouth out with soap.
if a search function was developed what is the policy on implementing the code in xbmc?
it would have a great chance of hitting cvs. implement it, put a patch up on sf.net and i promise you we'll get it in there
awesome, great news :) (sorry about the previous post... i just thought his remarks/answers were kinda said in a rude manner)
no problem... lets hope kraqh3d is as understanding he works hard with the xbmc team to create this package so hopefully he has had some sleep :)
sheesh, you could have at least said "we will look into a filename based search feature"
i could have, but then i'd be lying.
putting an xbox in the car is becoming more popular these days so making a more car-friendly interface would be very beneficial.
i dont see how having filename based searches makes it any more "car friendly".
the fact of the matter is, if you want to search, then scan. i think you'll find the library view provides a much nicer interface. or dont... i honestly dont care.
and dont worry deanrparry, i take all these posts with a grain of salt. :)
Loto_Bak
2005-11-17, 20:33
kraqh is right the library provides a far faster search with better result searching than any simplistic filename search could.
for example... (queried 'k-os')
http://www.loafamotive.com/xbmc/misc/manual/music.search.results.jpg
to use the library you need to fix the id3/ogg/flac/ape tags for your music. the you simply need to scan your music into the database. i wrote a quick and dirty tutorial on tag&rename which will allow you to do this (and fetch album art while your at it)
http://manual.xboxmediacenter.de/wakka.p....2&v=wqt (http://manual.xboxmediacenter.de/wakka.php?wakka=prepdatabasemymusichomemenugeneral v2&v=wqt)
filename searches are nearly useless on the xbox due to its speed and fatx filesystem limitations (specifically the 48 character filename limit) these limits will cause many music filenames to be cryptic and therefor unsearchable.
the library search produces results from albums, songs, genres and artists completely independent of filenames. xbmc already provides a very powerful search mechanism.
alright, thanks... ill check that database search feature out! :)