Change Media Manager to Library and update configuration to Beta

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John Morris 2021-01-26 19:45:41 -05:00
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@ -276,7 +276,7 @@ or by moving one verse at a time.
To add Bible verses you can click on a verse, hold and drag your selection To add Bible verses you can click on a verse, hold and drag your selection
from the :ref:`library` over to the *Service Manager* from the :ref:`library` over to the *Service Manager*
or, after clicking the media or verse you want to use, click the or, after selecting the verse or group of verses you want to use, click the
|bibleadd| Add to Service icon. This will add your scriptures at the bottom |bibleadd| Add to Service icon. This will add your scriptures at the bottom
of the *Service*. of the *Service*.

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@ -223,7 +223,7 @@ Display Workarounds
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
**Ignore Aspect Ratio** **Ignore Aspect Ratio**
Selecting this option will allow media to be displayed as it was originally Selecting this option will allow service items to be displayed as it was originally
formated without regard for how the screen is formated. formated without regard for how the screen is formated.
**Bypass X11 Window Manager:** **Bypass X11 Window Manager:**
@ -369,7 +369,7 @@ Live Media
^^^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^^^^^
**Start Live items automatically:** **Start Live items automatically:**
With this option selected media items will start to play automatically when With this option selected songs and videos will start to play automatically when
sent live. sent live.
VLC (requires restart) VLC (requires restart)
@ -736,7 +736,7 @@ Advanced
**Allow presentation application to be overridden:** **Allow presentation application to be overridden:**
With this option selected, you will see *Present using* area with a dropdown With this option selected, you will see *Present using* area with a dropdown
box on the Presentations toolbar in the Library :ref:`media-manager-presentations` which gives you the box on the Presentations toolbar in the Library :ref:`library-presentations` which gives you the
option to select the presentation program you want to use. option to select the presentation program you want to use.
PowerPoint options PowerPoint options

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@ -35,24 +35,24 @@ the tools and plugins that make OpenLP function.
.. image:: pics/mainwindow.png .. image:: pics/mainwindow.png
.. _g-media-manager: .. _g-library:
Library Manager Library
--------------- -------
The Library Manager contains a number of tabs which the plugins supply to OpenLP. The Library contains a number of tabs which the plugins supply to OpenLP.
Each tab in the Library Manager is called a :ref:`g-media-item`. You can send Each tab in the Library is called a :ref:`g-library-item`. You can send
songs, Bibles, etc from the :ref:`g-media-item` to the songs, Bibles, etc from the :ref:`g-library-item` to the
:ref:`g-preview-slide-controller` or :ref:`g-live-slide-controller`. :ref:`g-preview-slide-controller` or :ref:`g-live-slide-controller`.
.. image:: pics/mediamanager_songs.png .. image:: pics/mediamanager_songs.png
.. _g-media-item: .. _g-library-item:
Media Item Library Item
---------- ------------
A media item is a tab in the :ref:`g-media-manager`. The media item contains A library item is a tab in the :ref:`g-library`. The library item contains
any items from the various plugins which can be displayed on the display screen. any items from the various plugins which can be displayed on the display screen.
.. g-platform: .. g-platform:
@ -68,7 +68,7 @@ system, Windows, Linux, (Mac) OS X or FreeBSD/PC-BSD.
Preview Pane Preview Pane
------------ ------------
The preview pane is a section to preview your media items before you go live The preview pane is a section to preview your library items before you go live
with them. with them.
.. image:: pics/preview.png .. image:: pics/preview.png
@ -86,15 +86,15 @@ The service file consist of :ref:`g-service-item`
Service Items Service Items
------------- -------------
Service items are the :ref:`g-media-item` that are in the :ref:`g-service-manager`. Service items are the :ref:`g-library-item` that are in the :ref:`g-service-manager`.
.. _g-service-manager: .. _g-service-manager:
Service Manager Service Manager
--------------- ---------------
The service manager contains the media items in your service file. This is the The service manager contains the library items in your service file. This is the
area where your media items go live. You can also save, open, and edit area where your library items go live. You can also save, open, and edit
services files from here. services files from here.
.. image:: pics/servicemanager.png .. image:: pics/servicemanager.png

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@ -5,19 +5,19 @@ Library
Once you get your system set up for OpenLP you will be ready to add content to Once you get your system set up for OpenLP you will be ready to add content to
your :ref:`g-service-manager`. This will all happen through the your :ref:`g-service-manager`. This will all happen through the
:ref:`g-media-manager`. The :ref:`g-media-manager` contains all the Bibles, :ref:`g-library`. The :ref:`g-library` contains all the Bibles,
Songs, Presentations, Media, and Custom Slides that you will project through Songs, Presentations, Audio files, Visual files, and Custom Slides
OpenLP. that you will project through OpenLP.
If you don't see the "Songs", "Bibles" and other media items in the If you don't see the "Songs", "Bibles" and other library items in the
:ref:`g-media-manager`, then refer to :ref:`t-no-media-items` in the :ref:`g-library`, then refer to :ref:`t-no-library-items` in the
troubleshooting guide. troubleshooting guide.
Songs Songs
----- -----
Clicking on *Songs* in the :ref:`g-media-manager` will display the songs media Clicking on *Songs* in the :ref:`g-library` will display the songs library
item. The songs media item shows a list of all the songs in the songs database. item. The songs library item shows a list of all the songs in the songs database.
.. image:: pics/mediamanager_songs.png .. image:: pics/mediamanager_songs.png
@ -43,7 +43,7 @@ Toolbar
|buttons_add| **Add song to service:** |buttons_add| **Add song to service:**
Add the selected song(s) to the :ref:`g-service-manager`. Songs can also be Add the selected song(s) to the :ref:`g-service-manager`. Songs can also be
added to the :ref:`g-service-manager` by means of drag and drop from the added to the :ref:`g-service-manager` by means of drag and drop from the
:ref:`g-media-manager`. :ref:`g-library`.
|buttons_db| **Maintain authors, topics and books:** |buttons_db| **Maintain authors, topics and books:**
Open the song maintenance dialog to add, edit or delete authors, topics or Open the song maintenance dialog to add, edit or delete authors, topics or
@ -81,8 +81,8 @@ in the song list.
Bibles Bibles
------ ------
Clicking on *Bibles* in the :ref:`g-media-manager` will display the Bibles media Clicking on *Bibles* in the :ref:`g-library` will display the Bibles
item. The Bibles media item shows Bible verses and provides a search function item. The Bibles item shows Bible verses and provides a search function
to find Bible verses and add them to the :ref:`g-service-manager`. to find Bible verses and add them to the :ref:`g-service-manager`.
.. image:: pics/mediamanager_bibles.png .. image:: pics/mediamanager_bibles.png
@ -107,7 +107,7 @@ Toolbar
|buttons_add| **Add verses to service:** |buttons_add| **Add verses to service:**
Add the selected verses to the :ref:`g-service-manager`. Verses can also be Add the selected verses to the :ref:`g-service-manager`. Verses can also be
added to the :ref:`g-service-manager` by means of drag and drop from the added to the :ref:`g-service-manager` by means of drag and drop from the
:ref:`g-media-manager`. :ref:`g-library`.
**Note:** Right-clicking on a selection of verses will display some of the **Note:** Right-clicking on a selection of verses will display some of the
same options. same options.
@ -214,13 +214,13 @@ in the verse list.
.. image:: pics/mediamanager_bibles_results.png .. image:: pics/mediamanager_bibles_results.png
.. _media-manager-presentations: .. _library-presentations:
Presentations Presentations
------------- -------------
Clicking on *Presentations* in the :ref:`g-media-manager` will display the Clicking on *Presentations* in the :ref:`g-library` will display the
presentations media item. The presentations media item shows a list of imported presentations item. The presentations item shows a list of imported
presentations. presentations.
.. image:: pics/mediamanager_presentations.png .. image:: pics/mediamanager_presentations.png
@ -246,12 +246,12 @@ Toolbar
|buttons_add| **Add presentation to service:** |buttons_add| **Add presentation to service:**
Add the selected presentation to the :ref:`g-service-manager`. Presentations Add the selected presentation to the :ref:`g-service-manager`. Presentations
can also be added to the :ref:`g-service-manager` by means of drag and drop can also be added to the :ref:`g-service-manager` by means of drag and drop
from the :ref:`g-media-manager`. from the :ref:`g-library`.
**Notes:** Right-clicking on a presentation will display some of the same options. **Notes:** Right-clicking on a presentation will display some of the same options.
Presentation items can be dragged from the desktop (or any folder) into the Presentation items can be dragged from the desktop (or any folder) into the
Presentation media manager plugin. This allows the selected items to be loaded Presentation library plugin. This allows the selected items to be loaded
more quickly. If a folder is selected, all the contacts of the folder will be more quickly. If a folder is selected, all the contacts of the folder will be
added. When the items are added, only items with the correct file suffix for the added. When the items are added, only items with the correct file suffix for the
plugin will be loaded. If you try to drop a presentation into the images folder, plugin will be loaded. If you try to drop a presentation into the images folder,
@ -270,8 +270,8 @@ behavior if the application chosen is not compatible with the presentation.
Images Images
------ ------
Clicking on *Images* in the :ref:`g-media-manager` will display the images Clicking on *Images* in the :ref:`g-library` will display the images
media item. The images media item shows a list of imported images. item. The images item shows a list of imported images.
.. image:: pics/mediamanager_images.png .. image:: pics/mediamanager_images.png
@ -301,7 +301,7 @@ Toolbar
|buttons_add| **Add image to service:** |buttons_add| **Add image to service:**
Add the selected image(s) to the :ref:`g-service-manager`. Images can also Add the selected image(s) to the :ref:`g-service-manager`. Images can also
be added to the :ref:`g-service-manager` by means of drag and drop from the be added to the :ref:`g-service-manager` by means of drag and drop from the
:ref:`g-media-manager`. :ref:`g-library`.
|buttons_replace_live_background| **Replace live background:** |buttons_replace_live_background| **Replace live background:**
Replace the current live theme background with the selected image. This Replace the current live theme background with the selected image. This
@ -312,7 +312,7 @@ Toolbar
.. image:: pics/images_select_image_group.png .. image:: pics/images_select_image_group.png
When an image is added to the mediamanager, a dialog will ask in which group the When an image is added to the library, a dialog will ask in which group the
image should be placed. The options are :guilabel:`No group`, image should be placed. The options are :guilabel:`No group`,
:guilabel:`Existing group` or :guilabel:`New group`. :guilabel:`Existing group` or :guilabel:`New group`.
@ -326,8 +326,8 @@ generated.
Media Media
----- -----
Clicking on *Media* in the :ref:`g-media-manager` will display the media item Clicking on *Media* in the :ref:`g-library` will display the audio or video files
for media. The media item shows a list of imported audio or video files. in the Library.
**Note:** On some computers OpenLP has trouble displaying videos. Please read **Note:** On some computers OpenLP has trouble displaying videos. Please read
the :ref:`troubleshooting` for tips on how to resolve these issues. the :ref:`troubleshooting` for tips on how to resolve these issues.
@ -338,44 +338,44 @@ Toolbar
^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^^
|buttons_media_optical| **Load CD/DVD:** |buttons_media_optical| **Load CD/DVD:**
Import mediaclip from audio CD or DVD. This feature only works if VLC is This feature only works if VLC is installed on the computer and enabled in OpenLP.
installed on the computer and enabled in OpenLP. See :ref:`media_configure` See :ref:`media_configure` for how to configure media players. Clicking the icon
for how to configure media players. Clicking the icon will bring up a window will bring up a window where you can load a DVD or audio CD, select a track and
where you can load a DVD or audio CD, select a track and a range and save a range and save it as a named clip. Note that the audio CD or DVD is still required
it as a named media clip. Note that the audio CD or DVD is still required when playing the clip, even if the clip is saved to a service file.
when playing the media clip, even if the media clip is saved to a service
file.
.. image:: pics/select_media_clip.png .. image:: pics/select_media_clip.png
|buttons_open| **Load media:** |buttons_open| **Open device stream:**
Import one or more media files. Media files need to be imported in order to Connect to a video stream that is physically connected to the OpenLP computer.
be used in OpenLP.
|buttons_delete| **Delete media:** |buttons_video| **Open network stream:**
Removes the selected media file(s) from the list. Note that this does not Connect to a video stream that is accessable over the network connected to
delete the original media file(s) from the disk. the OpenLP computer.
|buttons_preview| **Preview media:** |buttons_link| **Load new media:**
Send the selected media to the :ref:`g-preview-slide-controller`. Import one or more audio and video files. Audio and video files need to be
imported in order to be used in OpenLP.
|buttons_live| **Send media live:** |buttons_delete| **Delete the selected media:**
Send the selected media to the :ref:`g-live-slide-controller` to be shown Removes the selected audio or video file(s) from the list. Note that this does not
delete the original file(s) from the disk.
|buttons_preview| **Preview the selected media:**
Send the selected audio and video files to the :ref:`g-preview-slide-controller`.
|buttons_live| **Send the selected media live:**
Send the selected audio or video file to the :ref:`g-live-slide-controller` to be shown
on the display screen. on the display screen.
|buttons_add| **Add media to service:** |buttons_add| **Add the selected media to the service:**
Add the selected media to the :ref:`g-service-manager`. Media can also be Add the selected audio and video files to the :ref:`g-service-manager`. Audio and video
added to the :ref:`g-service-manager` by means of drag and drop from the files can also be added to the :ref:`g-service-manager` by means of drag and drop
:ref:`g-media-manager`. from the :ref:`g-library`.
|buttons_replace_live_background| **Replace live background:** **Notes:** Right-clicking on a audio or video file will display some of the same options.
Replace the current live theme background with the selected media. This
has effect until the theme changes, or the *Remove Background* button is
clicked.
**Notes:** Right-clicking on a media file will display some of the same options. Audio and video items can be dragged from the desktop (or any folder) into the Media
Media items can be dragged from the desktop (or any folder) into the Media
manager plugin. This allows the selected items to be loaded more quickly. If a manager plugin. This allows the selected items to be loaded more quickly. If a
folder is selected, all the contacts of the folder will be added. When the items folder is selected, all the contacts of the folder will be added. When the items
are added, only items with the correct file suffix for the plugin will be loaded. are added, only items with the correct file suffix for the plugin will be loaded.
@ -392,8 +392,8 @@ default is :guilabel:`Automatic`, but you can choose any available player.
Custom Slides Custom Slides
------------- -------------
Clicking on *Custom Slides* in the :ref:`g-media-manager` will display the Clicking on *Custom Slides* in the :ref:`g-library` will display the
custom slides media item. The custom slides media item shows a list of custom custom slides libruary item. The custom slides item shows a list of custom
textual items. Custom slides are useful for creating unstructured text items, textual items. Custom slides are useful for creating unstructured text items,
such as liturgy or prayers. such as liturgy or prayers.
@ -421,7 +421,7 @@ Toolbar
|buttons_add| **Add custom slide to service:** |buttons_add| **Add custom slide to service:**
Add the selected custom slide(s) to the :ref:`g-service-manager`. Custom Add the selected custom slide(s) to the :ref:`g-service-manager`. Custom
slides can also be added to the :ref:`g-service-manager` by means of drag slides can also be added to the :ref:`g-service-manager` by means of drag
and drop from the :ref:`g-media-manager`. and drop from the :ref:`g-library`.
**Note:** Right-clicking on a custom slide in the list will display some of the **Note:** Right-clicking on a custom slide in the list will display some of the
same options. same options.
@ -436,6 +436,12 @@ same options.
.. |BUTTONS_PREVIEW| image:: pics/buttons_preview.png .. |BUTTONS_PREVIEW| image:: pics/buttons_preview.png
.. |BUTTONS_REPLACE_LIVE_BACKGROUND| image:: pics/buttons_replace_live_background.png
.. |BUTTONS_VIDEO| image:: pics/buttons_video.png
.. |BUTTONS_LINK| image:: pics/buttons_link.png
.. |BUTTONS_LIVE| image:: pics/buttons_live.png .. |BUTTONS_LIVE| image:: pics/buttons_live.png
.. |BUTTONS_ADD| image:: pics/buttons_add.png .. |BUTTONS_ADD| image:: pics/buttons_add.png
@ -450,8 +456,6 @@ same options.
.. |BUTTONS_CLEAR_RESULTS| image:: pics/buttons_clear_results.png .. |BUTTONS_CLEAR_RESULTS| image:: pics/buttons_clear_results.png
.. |BUTTONS_REPLACE_LIVE_BACKGROUND| image:: pics/buttons_replace_live_background.png
.. |BUTTONS_IMAGE_NEW_GROUP| image:: pics/button_image_new_group.png .. |BUTTONS_IMAGE_NEW_GROUP| image:: pics/button_image_new_group.png
.. |BUTTONS_MEDIA_OPTICAL| image:: pics/button_media_optical.png .. |BUTTONS_MEDIA_OPTICAL| image:: pics/button_media_optical.png

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@ -74,7 +74,7 @@ Options
This option will include any notes you have added to the service items. This option will include any notes you have added to the service items.
**Include play length of media items:** **Include play length of media items:**
This option will print the length of media items in the service. This option will print the length of audio and video items in the service.
.. _advanced: .. _advanced:

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@ -10,8 +10,8 @@ Creating a Service
Now that you have OpenLP set up the way you want, it is time to put it to use. Now that you have OpenLP set up the way you want, it is time to put it to use.
Everything you need to display will be in the left panel called the Everything you need to display will be in the left panel called the
:ref:`g-media-manager`, under their respective categories. Using the :ref:`g-library`, under their respective categories. Using the
:ref:`g-media-manager` you can add new media, songs, images, Bibles or create a :ref:`g-library` you can add new media, songs, images, Bibles or create a
custom slide as discussed earlier in the :ref:`library` section. custom slide as discussed earlier in the :ref:`library` section.
.. image:: pics/mediamanager_songs.png .. image:: pics/mediamanager_songs.png

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@ -125,7 +125,7 @@ corner and choose either the .txt or .usr file.
You will be asked to choose a download location if your browser does not You will be asked to choose a download location if your browser does not
automatically select one for you. Select the downloaded file from the OpenLP automatically select one for you. Select the downloaded file from the OpenLP
import window and then click :guilabel:`Next`. When import is finished, you will import window and then click :guilabel:`Next`. When import is finished, you will
find your song in the :ref:`g-media-manager`. find your song in the :ref:`g-library`.
**Note:** Most operating systems allow you to select multiple songs for import **Note:** Most operating systems allow you to select multiple songs for import
by selecting the first item in the list and then holding the :kbd:`Shift` and by selecting the first item in the list and then holding the :kbd:`Shift` and

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@ -134,17 +134,17 @@ directory::
``<username>`` is your username. ``<username>`` is your username.
.. _t-no-media: .. _t-no-library:
I can not play videos or other media I can not play videos or other library items.
------------------------------------ ---------------------------------------------
If you can not play video or audio through OpenLP, the problem is most likely If you can not play video or audio through OpenLP, the problem is most likely
that the media players have not be properly configured. The recommended media that the players have not be properly configured. The recommended
player for OpenLP is VLC, see the manual for :ref:`media_configure` for how to player for OpenLP is VLC, see the manual for :ref:`media_configure` for how to
setup VLC as your default player. setup VLC as your default player.
If you want to use the System player, but it cannot play your media files, you If you want to use the System player, but it cannot play your audio or video files, you
can look below for how best to set it up. can look below for how best to set it up.
Codecs Codecs
@ -234,12 +234,12 @@ install.
Follow the tutorial `using the rpmfusion repository <http://www.linuxjournal.com/video/getting-mp3-support-fedora-using-rpmfusion-repositories>`_ Follow the tutorial `using the rpmfusion repository <http://www.linuxjournal.com/video/getting-mp3-support-fedora-using-rpmfusion-repositories>`_
to enable extra audio and video formats on Fedora to enable extra audio and video formats on Fedora
.. _t-no-media-items: .. _t-no-library-items:
The Media Manager appears to be missing some features The Library appears to be missing some features
----------------------------------------------------- -----------------------------------------------
If you do not see all the features listed in the Media Manager, you may need If you do not see all the features listed in the Library, you may need
to enable them. to enable them.
To enable the plugins navigate to :menuselection:`Settings --> Plugins` or To enable the plugins navigate to :menuselection:`Settings --> Plugins` or