Search Function

Alivair · 2010-05-17 23:34

I read the faq, looked at the wiki, and searched the forums. If I somehow missed a search function in the program and/or missed an easily found thread explaining it's use or where to download a search plugin, you have my permission to call me a retard. Just be kind to the retard and point me in the right direction by linking me there.

If there isn't a search function is there plans to implement one anytime soon?

MaxHeadroom · 2010-05-18 02:39

Search for what exactly - local content, streaming media etc?

Alivair · 2010-05-18 17:02

Local content.

Abe Froman · 2010-05-18 21:38

It's already there. In library mode this can be achieved by pressing the left key which brings up a context menu then select search this then b.rings up the virtual keyboard.

robweber · 2010-05-18 22:17

It isn't really explained in detail, but it is there. Note the screenshot and quick description.

http://wiki.xbmc.org/index.php?title=Vid...ur_Library

also exists for music, this one has a little more info but i don't know how much of it applies to the video library:

http://wiki.xbmc.org/index.php?title=Mus...ur_Library

Alivair · 2010-05-18 22:23

Do Pictures or Music have a library mode? I can get into the one for videos but not for pictures or music.

[Edit]: Sorry, Just saw the 4th post.

Alivair · 2010-05-18 22:52

Is there a way to add pictures to the library so I can search them as well? Maybe a plug-in?

robweber · 2010-05-18 22:54

just as an update - I did add some information to the wiki about this on the Video Library page. Just seemed like it needed more explanation. I personally don't like the order the terms show up in (Genres, Actors, Directors, Name, and Plot). I would rather the name be the first item. I'll create a patch for this and submit it. If anyone else feels the same way please respond so I know I'm not crazy.

Abe Froman · 2010-05-19 00:28

Is there a way to add a keymap to go directly to the search without navigating the menu?

robweber · 2010-05-19 18:41

Abe Froman Wrote:Is there a way to add a keymap to go directly to the search without navigating the menu?

I took a look at the wiki, and I couldn't find an Action ID for the search function so I don't think you can keymap it. If someone else can prove me wrong though I'd be happy to see how its done.

MaxHeadroom Member Posts: 86 Joined: Jan 2010 Reputation: 0 Location: Australia	2010-05-18 02:39 Post: #2 Search for what exactly - local content, streaming media etc?
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Alivair Junior Member Posts: 9 Joined: May 2010 Reputation: 0	2010-05-18 17:02 Post: #3 Local content.
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Abe Froman Senior Member Posts: 173 Joined: Apr 2010 Reputation: 7	2010-05-18 21:38 Post: #4 It's already there. In library mode this can be achieved by pressing the left key which brings up a context menu then select search this then b.rings up the virtual keyboard.
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robweber Fan Posts: 599 Joined: Sep 2009 Reputation: 15	2010-05-18 22:17 Post: #5 It isn't really explained in detail, but it is there. Note the screenshot and quick description. http://wiki.xbmc.org/index.php?title=Vid...ur_Library also exists for music, this one has a little more info but i don't know how much of it applies to the video library: http://wiki.xbmc.org/index.php?title=Mus...ur_Library
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Alivair Junior Member Posts: 9 Joined: May 2010 Reputation: 0	2010-05-18 22:23 Post: #6 Do Pictures or Music have a library mode? I can get into the one for videos but not for pictures or music. [Edit]: Sorry, Just saw the 4th post.
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Alivair Junior Member Posts: 9 Joined: May 2010 Reputation: 0	2010-05-18 22:52 Post: #7 Is there a way to add pictures to the library so I can search them as well? Maybe a plug-in?
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Abe Froman Senior Member Posts: 173 Joined: Apr 2010 Reputation: 7	2010-05-19 00:28 Post: #9 Is there a way to add a keymap to go directly to the search without navigating the menu?
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robweber Fan Posts: 599 Joined: Sep 2009 Reputation: 15	2010-05-19 18:41 Post: #10 Abe Froman Wrote:Is there a way to add a keymap to go directly to the search without navigating the menu? I took a look at the wiki, and I couldn't find an Action ID for the search function so I don't think you can keymap it. If someone else can prove me wrong though I'd be happy to see how its done.
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