Updated media manager page.

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@ -9,37 +9,21 @@ your Service Manager. This will all happen through the :ref:`g-media-manager`.
The :ref:`g-media-manager` contains all the Bibles, Songs, Presentations, Media, The :ref:`g-media-manager` contains all the Bibles, Songs, Presentations, Media,
and Custom Slides that you will project through OpenLP. and Custom Slides that you will project through OpenLP.
Enabling the Plugins
--------------------
You may need to enable the default plugins that are built in to OpenLP. As you
can see below this is what the *Media Manager* looks like with all the plugins
enabled.
.. image:: pics/mediamanager_songs.png .. image:: pics/mediamanager_songs.png
To enable the plugins navigate to :menuselection:`Settings --> Plugins` or If you don't see the "Songs", "Bibles" and other media items in the
press :kbd:`Alt+F7`. You will want to click on the plugin to the left that you :ref:`g-media-manager`, then refer to :ref:`t-no-media-items` in the
would like to enable and select *Active* from the drop down box to the right. troubleshooting guide.
.. image:: pics/plugins.png
You are now ready to add content for your service.
Adding Media Content
--------------------
This section will describe how to add the different types of media OpenLP is
capable of displaying.
Songs Songs
^^^^^ -----
Clicking on songs in the :ref:`g-media-manager` will display the songs media Clicking on songs in the :ref:`g-media-manager` will display the songs media
item. The songs media item shows a list of all the songs you have added to the item. The songs media item shows a list of all the songs you have added to the
songs database. songs database.
.. image:: pics/mediamanager_songs.png Toolbar
^^^^^^^
Using the buttons in the toolbar you can: Using the buttons in the toolbar you can:
@ -69,7 +53,8 @@ Using the buttons in the toolbar you can:
*Note:* Right clicking on a song in the list will bring up some of the same *Note:* Right clicking on a song in the list will bring up some of the same
options. options.
*Search:* Search
^^^^^^
Clicking on the icon in the Search box will display a list of options for you to Clicking on the icon in the Search box will display a list of options for you to
search your song database. search your song database.
@ -78,34 +63,35 @@ search your song database.
You have these options to search. You have these options to search.
*Entire Song* |search_song| Entire Song
This option will search Titles, Lyrics and Comments. This option will search Titles, Lyrics and Comments.
*Titles* |search_title| Titles
This option will search Titles only. This option will search Titles only.
*Lyrics* |search_lyrics| Lyrics
This option will search Lyrics only. This option will search Lyrics only.
*Authors* |search_author| Authors
This option will search Authors only. This option will search Authors only.
*Themes* |search_theme| Themes
This option will search for the assigned theme to the song. This option will search for the assigned theme to the song.
Use the :guilabel:`Search` button to display your results in the box below. Use the :guilabel:`Search` button to display your results 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-media-manager` will display the Bibles media
item. The Bibles media item gives you the ability to search for Bible verses and item. The Bibles media item gives you the ability to search for Bible verses and
add them to the :ref:`g-service-manager`. add them to the :ref:`g-service-manager`.
.. image:: pics/mediamanager_bibles.png .. image:: pics/mediamanager_bibles.png
Using the buttons you can: Toolbar
^^^^^^^
.. image:: pics/mediamanager_bibles_buttons.png Using the buttons you can:
|buttons_import| Import a Bible |buttons_import| Import a Bible
This is discussed in detail on the :ref:`bibles-import` page in the manual. This is discussed in detail on the :ref:`bibles-import` page in the manual.
@ -121,19 +107,22 @@ Using the buttons you can:
This will enter your verses into the :ref:`g-service-manager`. You may also This will enter your verses into the :ref:`g-service-manager`. You may also
drag and drop your verses over to the :ref:`g-service-manager`. drag and drop your verses over to the :ref:`g-service-manager`.
**Quick** tab Quick Tab
^^^^^^^^^
.. image:: pics/mediamanager_bibles_quick.png .. image:: pics/mediamanager_bibles_quick.png
*Version* *Version*
Once you have imported a Bible, it will be displayed in the **version** Once you have imported a Bible, it will be displayed in the **version**
drop down box. Select the version of the Bible you want to use here. drop down box. Select the version of the Bible you want to use here.
*Second* *Second*
If you have "Display second Bible verses" selected in Configure OpenLP, If you have "Display second Bible verses" selected in Configure OpenLP,
Bibles tab, this choice will be visible. This option is for displaying Bibles tab, this choice will be visible. This option is for displaying
another version of the Bible for comparison. Both versions will be another version of the Bible for comparison. Both versions will be
displayed. If there is not enough space on one slide, the Second verses displayed. If there is not enough space on one slide, the Second verses
will be displayed on the next slide. will be displayed on the next slide.
*Search* *Search*
Use the **Search** button to display your results in the box below. Use the **Search** button to display your results in the box below.
@ -196,7 +185,8 @@ the lock icon and continue your search for the next verse or verses. All
searches will be shown and kept below. If you click the lock icon again, each searches will be shown and kept below. If you click the lock icon again, each
new search clears the previous search from the list below. new search clears the previous search from the list below.
**Advanced** tab Advanced Tab
^^^^^^^^^^^^
.. image:: pics/mediamanager_bibles_advanced.png .. image:: pics/mediamanager_bibles_advanced.png
@ -228,7 +218,7 @@ Click the :guilabel:`Search` button to display your results in the box below.
Each search you make will display your verses in the box below. Each search you make will display your verses in the box below.
Presentations Presentations
^^^^^^^^^^^^^ -------------
.. image:: pics/mediamanager_presentations.png .. image:: pics/mediamanager_presentations.png
@ -259,7 +249,7 @@ Using the buttons you can:
Right clicking on a Presentation file will bring up some of the same options. Right clicking on a Presentation file will bring up some of the same options.
Images Images
^^^^^^ ------
.. image:: pics/mediamanager_images.png .. image:: pics/mediamanager_images.png
@ -292,7 +282,7 @@ Using the buttons you can:
Right clicking on an Image file will bring up some of the same options. Right clicking on an Image file will bring up some of the same options.
Media Media
^^^^^ -----
Media is an audio or video file. Generally if you can play or view your media Media is an audio or video file. Generally if you can play or view your media
on your computer without OpenLP, you can also play it in OpenLP. on your computer without OpenLP, you can also play it in OpenLP.
@ -326,7 +316,7 @@ Using the buttons you can:
Right clicking on a Media file will bring up some of the same options. Right clicking on a Media file will bring up some of the same options.
Custom Slides Custom Slides
^^^^^^^^^^^^^ -------------
Custom Slides gives you the option of creating your own slide. This is useful Custom Slides gives you the option of creating your own slide. This is useful
for displaying readings, liturgy or any text that may not be found in songs or for displaying readings, liturgy or any text that may not be found in songs or
Bibles. Bibles.
@ -407,3 +397,13 @@ arrows to change the arrangement of your custom slide.
.. |BUTTONS_KEEP_RESULTS| image:: pics/buttons_keep_results.png .. |BUTTONS_KEEP_RESULTS| image:: pics/buttons_keep_results.png
.. |BUTTONS_CLEAR_RESULTS| image:: pics/buttons_clear_results.png .. |BUTTONS_CLEAR_RESULTS| image:: pics/buttons_clear_results.png
.. |SEARCH_SONG| image:: pics/search_song.png
.. |SEARCH_TITLE| image:: pics/search_title.png
.. |SEARCH_LYRICS| image:: pics/search_lyrics.png
.. |SEARCH_AUTHOR| image:: pics/search_author.png
.. |SEARCH_THEME| image:: pics/search_theme.png

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Troubleshooting Troubleshooting
=============== ===============
.. _t-no-media:
I can not play videos or other media I can not play videos or other media
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@ -106,6 +108,8 @@ 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:
The Media Manager appears to be missing some features The Media Manager appears to be missing some features
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