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Bibles
======
Managing Bibles in OpenLP is a relatively simple process. There are also
Managing Bibles in OpenLP is a relatively simple process. There are also
converters provided to get data from other formats into OpenLP.
.. _bibleimporter:
.. _bibles-import:
Bible Importer
==============
Bible Import Wizard
===================
If you are using an earlier version of OpenLP or, come from another software
If you are using an earlier version of OpenLP or, come from another software
package, you may be able to convert your existing database to work in OpenLP
2.0. To access the Bible Importer :menuselection:`File --> Import --> Bible`.
You may also enter the Bible Importer by clicking the :guilabel:`Import Icon:`
.. image:: pics/themeimportexport.png
|importicon| Import Bibles
Click on the :guilabel:`Import Bibles` icon to start the Bible import wizard.
.. |IMPORTICON| image:: pics/themeimportexport.png
You will see the Bible Importer window, click :guilabel:`Next`.
@ -41,13 +44,13 @@ It may take some time to import your Bible so please be patient.
.. image:: pics/bibleimportfinished1.png
When the import has finished click :guilabel:`Finish` and you should be
When the import has finished click :guilabel:`Finish` and you should be
ready to use your Bible in OpenLP.
Importing from openlp.org 1.x
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Importing Bibles from openlp.org 1.x is a simple process. First you will need to
Importing Bibles from openlp.org 1.x is a simple process. First you will need to
locate your version 1.x Bibles. Version 1.x Bibles have the `.bible` file
extension.
@ -71,16 +74,16 @@ your OSIS Bible file and continue the import process.
**About OSIS Formatted Bibles**
The OSIS XML standard was designed to provide a common format for distribution
of electronic Bibles. More information can be found out at the `Bible Technologies website
<http://www.bibletechnologies.net/>`_.
of electronic Bibles. More information can be found out at the `Bible Technologies website
<http://www.bibletechnologies.net/>`_.
If you have any software installed that is part of the `Sword Project
If you have any software installed that is part of the `Sword Project
<http://www.crosswire.org/sword/index.jsp>`_ it can be easily converted.
You can use the commands below convert Bibles from that software to OSIS format.
You can use the commands below convert Bibles from that software to OSIS format.
The following commands are used in all platforms and the commands are case
sensitive across all platforms. To convert a Bible using the command prompt in
The following commands are used in all platforms and the commands are case
sensitive across all platforms. To convert a Bible using the command prompt in
Windows or a terminal in Linux or Mac OS X you would type::
mod2osis biblename > biblename.osis
@ -90,7 +93,7 @@ something similar to this::
mod2osis KJV > kjv.osis
You may also wish to dictate a file location for the conversion to place the
You may also wish to dictate a file location for the conversion to place the
osis file for example::
mod2osis KJV > /home/user/bibles/kjv.osis
@ -98,12 +101,12 @@ osis file for example::
Importing OpenSong Bibles
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Converting from OpenSong you will need to locate your Bibles database. In the
later versions of OpenSong you are asked to define the location of this. The
Converting from OpenSong you will need to locate your Bibles database. In the
later versions of OpenSong you are asked to define the location of this. The
songs will be located in a folder named :guilabel:`Bibles`. This folder should
contain files with all your Bibles in them without a file extension. (file.xmms).
When you have located this folder you will need to select the Bible from the
folder.
When you have located this folder you will need to select the Bible from the
folder.
You may also import downloaded Bibles from OpenSong. The process is the same,
except you will need to extract the Bible from a zip file. This is usually done
@ -127,7 +130,7 @@ as another option and does require an internet connection.
To use the web download feature select web download from the import wizard.
You can select from several options of location to download from and also
what Bible translation you need. You will probably want to choose the location
what Bible translation you need. You will probably want to choose the location
from where you get the best performance or has the translation you need.
.. image:: pics/webbible1.png
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consist of two files a `books` file and a `verse` file. Select CSV from the list
of Bible types to import.
You are now ready to select your .csv files. You will need to select both your
You are now ready to select your .csv files. You will need to select both your
books and verse file location.
.. image:: pics/csvimport1.png

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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 *Media Manager*
under their respective categories. Using the Media Manager you will load new
Media, Songs, Images, Bibles, or create a Custom slide as discussed earlier in
:ref:`mediamanager`.
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-media-manager` you can add new media, songs, images, Bibles or create a
custom slide as discussed earlier in the :ref:`media-manager` section.
.. image:: pics/mediamanager_songs.png
On the right side of your screen at the top is the Service Manager.
On the right side of your screen at the top is the Service Manager.
.. image:: pics/service_manager.png
Anything you want to display should be in the Service Manager and preferably in
the order you want to display it. To add your media you can click on an item in
the *Media Manager* hold and drag your selection from the Media Manager over to
the *Service Manager* or, after clicking the media or verse you want to use,
click the + sign icon above. This will add your media to the service side at the
bottom. Once it is in the Service Manager you can click on your item and drag
and drop it in the order you want or, click the item and use the arrow icons
below to move it up or down in the order you want. Note: You always have the
option to send any media live direct from the Media Manager. Please see
:ref:`mediamanager` for more details.
Anything you want to display should be in the Service Manager and preferably in
the order you want to display it. To add your media you can click on an item in
the *Media Manager* hold and drag your selection from the Media Manager over to
the *Service Manager* or, after clicking the media or verse you want to use,
click the + sign icon above. This will add your media to the service side at the
bottom. Once it is in the Service Manager you can click on your item and drag
and drop it in the order you want or, click the item and use the arrow icons
below to move it up or down in the order you want. Note: You always have the
option to send any media live direct from the Media Manager. Please see the
:ref:`media-manager` section for more details.
.. image:: pics/service_arrows.png
@ -33,104 +33,104 @@ Displaying an Item
When you have all of your items needed for the service in your Service Manager
there are a few ways to get them to display on the screen. You can double-click
the item, click it once with the mouse and push the :kbd:`Enter` key on your
keyboard, right click the item and left click *Show Live* or click it once with
the mouse and click on the projector at the bottom of the Service Manager.
the item, click it once with the mouse and push the :kbd:`Enter` key on your
keyboard, right click the item and left click *Show Live* or click it once with
the mouse and click on the projector at the bottom of the Service Manager.
.. image:: pics/service_send_live.png
Any of these methods will display your item on
the screen. When your item is displayed, it will appear in the Live windows just
to the left of the Service Manager.
Any of these methods will display your item on
the screen. When your item is displayed, it will appear in the Live windows just
to the left of the Service Manager.
.. image:: pics/service_live.png
To Preview an item in the left *Preview* panes, right click the item and left
To Preview an item in the left *Preview* panes, right click the item and left
click *Show Preview*.
Changing a Service theme
------------------------
When you get your Service file set up and you are previewing a slide or sending
it Live and you notice you don't have the correct theme for it, you can right
When you get your Service file set up and you are previewing a slide or sending
it Live and you notice you don't have the correct theme for it, you can right
click the item and mouseover :guilabel:`Change Item Theme` and select the theme
you want to use.
Moving through a Service
------------------------
Once you have your first item displayed live you can move through the service in
a couple of ways. You can double-click on each item you need displayed, or click
it once and press enter. If your songs, verses, etc. are in the order you will
be displaying them, you can use the :kbd:`Right Arrow` key on your keyboard to
move down through your service. Pressing the :kbd:`Left Arrow` key will move up
through the service. Every time you press the :kbd:`Left Arrow` or
:kbd:`Right Arrow` key the next item in your Service will be displayed.
Once you have your first item displayed live you can move through the service in
a couple of ways. You can double-click on each item you need displayed, or click
it once and press enter. If your songs, verses, etc. are in the order you will
be displaying them, you can use the :kbd:`Right Arrow` key on your keyboard to
move down through your service. Pressing the :kbd:`Left Arrow` key will move up
through the service. Every time you press the :kbd:`Left Arrow` or
:kbd:`Right Arrow` key the next item in your Service will be displayed.
Moving through a Song or Bible verses
-------------------------------------
When you display a song or Bible verse with multiple verses you will need to
move through them. When a song or verse is being displayed you will see the
lyrics in the top Live window and how it actually appears on your display
in the bottom Live window. To change slides you can use your mouse to click on
each slide in the top Live window, use the Left Arrow and Right Arrow icons
When you display a song or Bible verse with multiple verses you will need to
move through them. When a song or verse is being displayed you will see the
lyrics in the top Live window and how it actually appears on your display
in the bottom Live window. To change slides you can use your mouse to click on
each slide in the top Live window, use the Left Arrow and Right Arrow icons
under the top Live window.
.. image:: pics/service_live_arrows.png
You can also use the :kbd:`Down Arrow` key to move down through
the song or verses. Using the :kbd:`Up Arrow` key will move you from bottom to
top. :kbd:`Page Up` and :kbd:`Page Down` keys will do the same thing.
You can also use the :kbd:`Down Arrow` key to move down through
the song or verses. Using the :kbd:`Up Arrow` key will move you from bottom to
top. :kbd:`Page Up` and :kbd:`Page Down` keys will do the same thing.
Adding a group of Images
------------------------
At some point you may have a group of images to display together. It may be
pictures from a youth group adventure, bulletin announcements, or some other
reason. Once you add your images to the Media Manager hold the :kbd:`Ctrl` key
on your keyboard and click each image you want to add as a group. As you click
the images they will remain highlighted. When you are done with your selections
you can either click the + icon above the images or, click on one of the
highlighted images, hold the mouse button and drag them over to the Service
Manager side and place them where you need them.
At some point you may have a group of images to display together. It may be
pictures from a youth group adventure, bulletin announcements, or some other
reason. Once you add your images to the Media Manager hold the :kbd:`Ctrl` key
on your keyboard and click each image you want to add as a group. As you click
the images they will remain highlighted. When you are done with your selections
you can either click the + icon above the images or, click on one of the
highlighted images, hold the mouse button and drag them over to the Service
Manager side and place them where you need them.
.. image:: pics/service_images.png
Sorting a group of Images
-------------------------
If you do not like the order the images are in,
right click Images.
If you do not like the order the images are in,
right click Images.
.. image:: pics/service_reorder.png
Left click Reorder Item.
Left click Reorder Item.
.. image:: pics/service_reorder_service_item.png
From this box you will be able to rearrange the order of your images by clicking
on one and using the :guilabel:`Up` and :guilabel:`Down` arrows to move it to
where you want it. If there is an image you do not want in your order, click on
it and then click the :guilabel:`Delete` button. When you are done arranging
your images click :guilabel:`Save`.
From this box you will be able to rearrange the order of your images by clicking
on one and using the :guilabel:`Up` and :guilabel:`Down` arrows to move it to
where you want it. If there is an image you do not want in your order, click on
it and then click the :guilabel:`Delete` button. When you are done arranging
your images click :guilabel:`Save`.
If you need to add another image from the Media Manager to your group of images,
left click the image you want to add and hold the mouse button and drag it over
your group of Images and release the mouse button. You will be given two options,
:guilabel:`Add New Item` and :guilabel:`Add to Selected Item`.
If you need to add another image from the Media Manager to your group of images,
left click the image you want to add and hold the mouse button and drag it over
your group of Images and release the mouse button. You will be given two options,
:guilabel:`Add New Item` and :guilabel:`Add to Selected Item`.
.. image:: pics/service_add.png
If you click :guilabel:`Add New Item` your image will be separate from your
group of images as another item at the bottom of the Service. If you click
:guilabel:`Add to Selected Item` your image will be added to your group of
If you click :guilabel:`Add New Item` your image will be separate from your
group of images as another item at the bottom of the Service. If you click
:guilabel:`Add to Selected Item` your image will be added to your group of
images.
Adding a service Note
---------------------
You have the option to leave yourself or the next tech a service note. This is
You have the option to leave yourself or the next tech a service note. This is
done by right clicking on an item in your service and left clicking *Notes*.
.. image:: pics/service_item_notes.png
@ -141,49 +141,49 @@ your item.
.. image:: pics/service_note.png
If you need to change your Note or delete it, open it again, delete your text
If you need to change your Note or delete it, open it again, delete your text
and click :guilabel:`Save`
Using the Continuous Loop Timer
-------------------------------
Once you have a group of images you can easily cycle through them by using the
Once you have a group of images you can easily cycle through them by using the
*Live Controller Bar* timer in between the Live panes.
.. image:: pics/service_timer.png
Adjust the time delay for the seconds in between each image by adjusting the
timer. This timer counter is in seconds. Immediately to the left of the timer is
the button to start the images looping. Click it once to start the continuous
loop and once to stop it. You can also use the keyboard shortcut :kbd:`L` to
start and stop the continuous loop. The timer will also cycle through Bible
verses and song lyrics.
Adjust the time delay for the seconds in between each image by adjusting the
timer. This timer counter is in seconds. Immediately to the left of the timer is
the button to start the images looping. Click it once to start the continuous
loop and once to stop it. You can also use the keyboard shortcut :kbd:`L` to
start and stop the continuous loop. The timer will also cycle through Bible
verses and song lyrics.
Using the "Blank to" Control
----------------------------
On the *Live Controller Bar* in between the Live windows are three options to
Blank your screen. Clicking on the down arrow next to the blank button will show
On the *Live Controller Bar* in between the Live windows are three options to
Blank your screen. Clicking on the down arrow next to the blank button will show
you your three options.
.. image:: pics/service_blank.png
**Blank Screen**
Choosing this option will blank your projector to black as if it were shut off.
**Blank Screen**
Choosing this option will blank your projector to black as if it were shut off.
The shortcut for this option is :kbd:`.` (fullstop/period on your keyboard).
**Blank to Theme**
Choosing this option will show your blank theme only, without lyrics or verses.
If you are blanking a song with an assigned theme it will blank to that theme.
If no theme is assigned or you are blanking a presentation or image, it will
blank to the global theme. The shortcut for this option is :kbd:`T`.
**Blank to Theme**
Choosing this option will show your blank theme only, without lyrics or verses.
If you are blanking a song with an assigned theme it will blank to that theme.
If no theme is assigned or you are blanking a presentation or image, it will
blank to the global theme. The shortcut for this option is :kbd:`T`.
**Blank to Desktop**
Choosing this option will show your desktop wallpaper or a program that you have
open on the extended monitor or projector. You can seamlessly switch between one
**Blank to Desktop**
Choosing this option will show your desktop wallpaper or a program that you have
open on the extended monitor or projector. You can seamlessly switch between one
program and OpenLP by Blank to Desktop. The shortcut for this option is :kbd:`D`.
You can change or add to the keyboard shortcuts here
You can change or add to the keyboard shortcuts here
:menuselection:`Settings --> Configure Shortcuts`.
New, Open and Saving the service
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created service file. The third icon will Save the service you created, added to
or rearranged.
Now that you created your service, tested it and are ready for your worship
service, you will want to save your service file. OpenLP will remind you to do
this when you close the program or you can click the save button at the top of
your service file. Choose the location you want to save your file and click
Now that you created your service, tested it and are ready for your worship
service, you will want to save your service file. OpenLP will remind you to do
this when you close the program or you can click the save button at the top of
your service file. Choose the location you want to save your file and click
:guilabel:`Ok`.

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.. _custom-slides:
Custom Slides
=============
Adding a new custom slide displays the following dialog:
.. image:: pics/mediamanager_custom_edit.png
**Title**
Name of your custom slide.
**Add**
After clicking on Add you will enter your text you want to display in this
box. To create multiple slides, click the Split Slide button. When you have
finished adding your text, click on the Save button.
**Theme**
Select the theme you want to use for your Custom slide from this drop down box.
**Credits**
Anything typed in this box will be displayed in the footer information on the
display. When you are finished, click the :guilabel:`Save` button.
To Edit your slide, click on :guilabel:`Edit` to edit part of it or
:guilabel:`Edit All` if you need to make multiple changes. Use the Up and Down
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.. _glossary:
========
Glossary
========
The developers of OpenLP have strived to make it a straightforward and easy to
use application. However, it is good to be familiar with a few terms that will
use application. However, it is good to be familiar with a few terms that will
be used throughout this documentation, and when seeking support.
.. _g-main-window:
Main Window
-----------
The Main Window is what you will see when you first open OpenLP
The Main Window is what you will see when you first open OpenLP. It contains all
the tools and plugins that make OpenLP function.
.. image:: pics/mainwindow.png
The Main Window contains all the tools and plugins that make OpenLP function
.. _g-media-manager:
Media Manager
-------------
The Media Manager contains a number of tabs the plugins supply to OpenLP.
Each tab in the Media Manager is called a **Media Item**
The Media Manager contains a number of tabs which the plugins supply to OpenLP.
Each tab in the Media Manager is called a :ref:`g-media-item`. You can send
songs, Bibles, etc from the :ref:`g-media-item` to the
:ref:`g-preview-slide-controller` or :ref:`g-live-slide-controller`.
.. image:: pics/mediamanager_songs.png
From the Media Manager you can send Media Items to the Preview or Live screens.
.. _g-media-item:
Media Item
----------
A media item is a tab in the :ref:`g-media-manager`. The media item contains
any items from the various plugins which can be displayed on the display screen.
.. g-platform:
Platform
--------
When the word platform is used, it is usually referring to your operating system,
Windows, Linux or MAC OS.
When the word "platform" is used, it is usually referring to your operating
system, Windows, Linux, (Mac) OS X or FreeBSD/PC-BSD.
Preview
-------
.. _g-preview-pane:
The preview pane is a section to preview your media items before you go live
Preview Pane
------------
The preview pane is a section to preview your media items before you go live
with them.
.. image:: pics/preview.png
.. _g-service-file:
Service File
------------
A service file is the file that is created when you save your service in OpenLP.
The service file consist of **Service Items**
.. _g-service-item:
Service Item
------------
Service items are the **media items** that are in the **service manager**
Service Manger
--------------
.. _g-service-manager:
The service manager contains the media items in your service file. This is the
area where your media items go live. You can also save, open, and edit
Service Manager
---------------
The service manager contains the media items in your service file. This is the
area where your media items go live. You can also save, open, and edit
services files from here.
.. image:: pics/servicemanager.png
.. _g-slide-controller:
Slide Controller
----------------
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.. image:: pics/slidecontroller.png
.. _g-preview-slide-controller:
Preview Slide Controller
------------------------
The preview :ref:`g-slide-controller` shows you a simple preview of your item.
It does not send any output to the display screen.
.. _g-live-slide-controller:
Live Slide Controller
---------------------
The live :ref:`g-slide-controller` controls the live output to the display
screen.
.. _g-theme-manager:
Theme Manager
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.. _mediamanager:
.. _media-manager:
=============
Media Manager
=============
Once you get your system set up for OpenLP you will be ready to add content to
your Service Manager. This will all happen through the **Media Manager**. The
Media Manager contains all the Bibles, Songs, Presentations, Media, and Custom
Slides that you will project through OpenLP.
your :ref:`g-service-manager`. This will all happen through the
:ref:`g-media-manager`. The :ref:`g-media-manager` contains all the Bibles,
Songs, Presentations, Media, 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
To enable the plugins navigate to :menuselection:`Settings --> Plugins` or
press :kbd:`Alt+F7`. You will want to click on the plugin to the left that you
would like to enable and select *Active* from the drop down box to the right.
.. 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.
If you don't see the "Songs", "Bibles" and other media items in the
:ref:`g-media-manager`, then refer to :ref:`t-no-media-items` in the
troubleshooting guide.
Songs
^^^^^
Clicking on Songs in the Media Manager will display all of the songs you have
added by Title and Author/Authors.
-----
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 in the songs database.
.. image:: pics/mediamanager_songs.png
Using the buttons you can:
Toolbar
^^^^^^^
.. image:: pics/mediamanager_songs_buttons.png
|buttons_new| **Add song**
Open the song edit dialog to add a new song.
*Add a song:*
Brings up the dialog box to add a new song
|buttons_edit| **Edit song**
Open the song edit dialog to make changes to the selected song.
*Edit the selected song:*
Brings up the dialog box to make changes to the song
|buttons_delete| **Delete song**
Remove the selected song(s) from the song list.
*Delete the selected song:*
Removes the song from your song list
|buttons_preview| **Preview song**
Send the selected song to the :ref:`g-preview-slide-controller`.
*Preview the selected song:*
Lets you see what your song will look like displayed live
|buttons_live| **Send song live**
Send the selected song to the :ref:`g-live-slide-controller` to be shown on
the display screen.
*Send the selected song live:*
This option will immediately display your song live.
|buttons_add| **Add song to service**
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
:ref:`g-media-manager`.
*Add the selected Song to the service:*
This will enter your song in the Service Manager. You can also drag your song
over to the Service Manager.
|buttons_db| **Maintain authors, topics and books**
Open the song maintenance dialog to add, edit or delete authors, topics or
song books.
*Maintain the list of authors, topics and books:*
Brings up a dialog box to edit Authors, Topics or Song Books.
Note: Right clicking on a song file will bring up some of the same options.
**Note:** Right-clicking on a song in the list will display some of the same
options.
*Search:*
Clicking on the icon in the Search box will display a list of options for you
to search your song database.
Search
^^^^^^
.. image:: pics/mediamanager_songs_search.png
You have these options to search.
Clicking on the icon in the search box displays a list of search options. The
following options are available:
* *Entire Song:* This option will search Titles, Lyrics and Comments.
* *Titles:* This option will search Titles only.
* *Lyrics:* This option will search Lyrics only.
* *Authors:* This option will search Authors only.
* *Themes:* This option will search for the assigned theme to the song.
|search_song| **Entire Song**
Search the title, lyrics and comments fields.
Use the :guilabel:`Search` button to display your results in the box below.
|search_title| **Titles**
Search the title field only.
|search_text| **Lyrics**
Search the lyrics field only.
|search_author| **Authors**
Search the associated authors.
|search_theme| **Themes**
Search the assigned themes.
Click the :guilabel:`Search` button to perform a search and display the results
in the song list.
Bibles
^^^^^^
Clicking on Bibles in the Media Manager will display your options for searching
and adding chapters and verses to the Service Manager.
------
Clicking on *Bibles* in the :ref:`g-media-manager` will display the Bibles media
item. The Bibles media item shows Bible verses and provides a search function
to find Bible verses and add them to the :ref:`g-service-manager`.
.. image:: pics/mediamanager_bibles.png
Using the buttons you can:
Toolbar
^^^^^^^
.. image:: pics/mediamanager_bibles_buttons.png
|buttons_import| **Import Bible**
Import Bibles from a number of formats. This is discussed in detail on the
:ref:`bibles-import` page.
*Import a Bible:*
This is discussed in detail on the Bible Importer page in the manual.
|buttons_preview| **Preview verses**
Send the selected verses to the :ref:`g-preview-slide-controller`.
*Preview the selected Bible:*
Sends your selected verses to the Preview window
|buttons_live| **Send verses live**
Send the selected verses to the :ref:`g-live-slide-controller` to be shown
on the display screen.
*Send the selected Bible live:*
This option will immediately display your selected verses live.
|buttons_add| **Add verses to service**
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
:ref:`g-media-manager`.
*Add the selected Bible to the service:*
This will enter your verses into the Service Manager. You can also click and
drag your verses over to the Service Manager.
**Note:** Right-clicking on a selection of verses will display some of the
same options.
**Quick** tab
Quick Search Tab
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
.. image:: pics/mediamanager_bibles_quick.png
The following options are available on the quick search tab:
**Find**
You will type your search query in this box for the following two searches.
Clicking the icon in the Find box will give you the choice of searching by
Scripture Reference or Text Search.
Clicking the icon in the Find box displays a list of search options. The
following options are available:
*Scripture Reference:*
You can search for a specific verse using this format below.
|search_reference| **Scripture Reference**
Search for a specific verse using a scripture reference format. The following formats are supported:
* Book Chapter
* Book Chapter-Chapter
* Book Chapter:Verse-Verse
* Book Chapter:Verse-End (this will display verses to the end of the chapter)
* Book Chapter:Verse-Verse, Verse-Verse
* Book Chapter:Verse-Verse, Chapter:Verse-Verse
* Book Chapter:Verse-Chapter:Verse
* Book Chapter
* Book Chapter-Chapter
* Book Chapter:Verse-Verse
* Book Chapter:Verse-End (this will display verses to the end of the chapter)
* Book Chapter:Verse-Verse, Verse-Verse
* Book Chapter:Verse-Verse, Chapter:Verse-Verse
* Book Chapter:Verse-Chapter:Verse
*Text Search*
You can also search by a keyword or words. The more words you use for the
search, the more you will narrow down your results.
**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.
|search_text| **Text Search**
Search by a keyword or words. Use more words to narrow down the list
of results.
**Version**
Once a Bible has been imported, it will be displayed in the drop down box.
Select a version from the list of the Bibles.
**Second**
If :guilabel:`Display second Bible verses` has been selected in the Bibles
configuration, this option will be available. This is used to display
another version of the Bible for comparison. Both versions will be
displayed. If there is not enough space on one slide, the Second verses
will be displayed on the next slide.
**Layout Style**
The following options are available to set how Bible verses are displayed:
If you have “Display second Bible verses” selected in
:menuselection:`Configure OpenLP --> Bibles` tab, this choice will be visible.
This option is for displaying another version of the Bible for comparison. Both
versions will be displayed. If there is not enough space on one slide, the
Second version will be displayed on the next slide.
**Verse Per Slide**
Display one verse per slide.
Click the :guilabel:`Search` button to display your results in the box below.
**Verse Per Line**
Start each verse on a new line until the slide is full.
**Continuous**
Verses flow together, separated by verse number and chapter
if chapter is selected to show above.
**Layout style**
This setting is also accessible in :menuselection:`Setttings --> Configure OpenLP`
on the *Bibles* tab.
There are three options to determine how your Bible verses are displayed.
**Note:** Changes to layout style do not affect verses already in the
:ref:`g-service-manager`.
* *Verse Per Slide* will display one verse per slide.
* *Verse Per Line* will start each verse on a new line until the slide is full.
* *Continuous* will run all verses together separated by verse number and chapter if chapter is selected to show above. This setting is also accessible through :menuselection:`Configure OpenLP --> Bibles` tab.
|buttons_clear_results| |buttons_keep_results| **Keep/Clear Results**
Normally, when a search is run, the previous verses are cleared. To retain
the previous set of verses, toggle this button.
*Note: Changes to Layout Style do not affect verses already in the Service Manager.*
Click the :guilabel:`Search` button to perform a search and display the results
in the verse list.
Each search you make will display your verses in the box below.
.. image:: pics/mediamanager_bibles_results.png
Toggle lock to keep or clear the previous results.
.. image:: pics/mediamanager_bibles_lock.png
.. image:: pics/mediamanager_bibles_unlock.png
If you would like to display verses that are out of sequence you can click on
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
new search clears the previous search from the list below.
**Advanced** tab
Advanced Tab
^^^^^^^^^^^^
.. image:: pics/mediamanager_bibles_advanced.png
The Advanced tab is convenient for selecting book, chapter and verse by name and
number.
The Advanced tab is convenient for selecting Bible verses by book, chapter and
verse from a set of drop down boxes.
*Book:*
Click on the drop down box and select the book you want to display.
**Book**
Click on the drop down box and select a book from the list.
*Chapter: Verse:*
Select your chapter From and To and Verse From and To.
**Chapter/Verse**
Select the *From* chapter and verse, and the *To* chapter and verse.
Version and Second are the same as in Quick tab above. Click on each box and
select the version you wish to display and Second version if you wish to display
an alternative version for comparison.
*Version*, *Second* and *Layout Style* are the same as in the *Quick* search
tab.
**Layout style**
Click the :guilabel:`Search` button to perform a search and display the results
in the verse list.
There are three options to determine how your Bible verses are displayed.
* *Verse Per Slide* will display one verse per slide.
* *Verse Per Line* will start each verse on a new line until the slide is full.
* *Continuous* will run all verses together separated by verse number and chapter if chapter is selected to show above. This setting is also accessible through :menuselection:`Configure OpenLP --> Bibles` tab.
*Note: Changes to Layout Style do not affect verses already in the Service Manager.*
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.
.. image:: pics/mediamanager_bibles_results.png
Presentations
^^^^^^^^^^^^^
-------------
Clicking on *Presentations* in the :ref:`g-media-manager` will display the
presentations media item. The presentations media item shows a list of imported
presentations.
.. image:: pics/mediamanager_presentations.png
Using the buttons you can:
Toolbar
^^^^^^^
.. image:: pics/mediamanager_presentations_buttons.png
|buttons_open| **Load presentation**
Import a presentation. Presentations need to be imported in order to
control them from within OpenLP.
*Load a new presentation:*
This brings up a dialog box to find your presentation and list it in OpenLP.
|buttons_delete| **Delete presentation**
Removes the selected presentation from the list. Note that this does not
delete the original presentation from the disk.
*Delete the selected Presentation:*
This removes your Presentation from the list. Please note: this will not delete
the presentation from your computer, only from the OpenLP list.
|buttons_preview| **Preview presentation**
Send the selected presentation to the :ref:`g-preview-slide-controller`.
*Preview the selected Presentation:*
Sends your selected Presentation to the Preview window
|buttons_live| **Send presentation live**
Send the selected presentation to the :ref:`g-live-slide-controller` to be
shown on the display screen.
*Send the selected Presentation live:*
This option will immediately display your selected Presentation live.
|buttons_add| **Add presentation to service**
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
from the :ref:`g-media-manager`.
*Add the selected Presentation to the service:*
This will enter your Presentation into the Service Manager. You can also click
and drag your Presentation over to the Service Manager.
Right clicking on a Presentation file will bring up some of the same options.
**Note:** Right-clicking on a presentation will display some of the same options.
Images
^^^^^^
------
Clicking on *Images* in the :ref:`g-media-manager` will display the images
media item. The images media item shows a list of imported images.
.. image:: pics/mediamanager_images.png
Using the buttons you can:
Toolbar
^^^^^^^
.. image:: pics/mediamanager_images_buttons.png
|buttons_open| **Load image**
Import one or more images. Images need to be imported in order to be used
in OpenLP.
*Load a new Image:*
This brings up a dialog box to find your Image and list it in OpenLP.
|buttons_delete| **Delete images**
Removes the selected image(s) from the list. Note that this does not
delete the original image(s) from the disk.
*Delete the selected Image:*
This removes your Image from the list. Please note: this will not delete the
Image from your computer, just the OpenLP list.
|buttons_preview| **Preview image**
Send the selected image(s) to the :ref:`g-preview-slide-controller`.
*Preview the selected Image:*
Sends your selected Image to the Preview window.
|buttons_live| **Send image live**
Send the selected image(s) to the :ref:`g-live-slide-controller` to be
shown on the display screen.
*Send the selected Image live:*
This option will immediately display your selected Image live.
|buttons_add| **Add image to service**
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
:ref:`g-media-manager`.
*Add the selected Image to the service:*
This will enter your Image into the Service Manager. You can also click and
drag your Image over to the Service Manager.
|buttons_replace_live_background| **Replace live background**
Replace the current live theme background with the selected image. This
has effect until the theme changes, or the *Remove Backgound* button is
clicked.
*Replace Live Background:*
With an Image selected, clicking this button will immediately replace the live
background being displayed with your selection. The Image will replace the theme
background until the theme changes or the "Remove Background" button is pressed.
Right clicking on an Image file will bring up some of the same options.
**Note:** Right-clicking on an image will display some of the same options.
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.
-----
Clicking on *Media* in the :ref:`g-media-manager` will display the media item
for media. The media item shows a list of imported audio or video files.
**Note:** On some computers OpenLP has trouble displaying videos. Please read
the `Frequently Asked Questions <http://wiki.openlp.org/faq>`_ for tips on how
to resolve these issues.
.. image:: pics/mediamanager_media.png
Using the buttons you can:
Toolbar
^^^^^^^
.. image:: pics/mediamanager_media_buttons.png
|buttons_open| **Load media**
Import one or more media files. Media files need to be imported in order to
be used in OpenLP.
*Load a new Media:*
This brings up a dialog box to find your Media and list it in OpenLP.
|buttons_delete| **Delete media**
Removes the selected media file(s) from the list. Note that this does not
delete the original media file(s) from the disk.
*Delete the selected Media:*
This removes your Media from the list. Please note: this will not delete the
Media from your computer, just the OpenLP list.
|buttons_preview| **Preview media**
Send the selected media to the :ref:`g-preview-slide-controller`.
*Preview the selected Media:*
Sends your selected Media to the Preview window.
|buttons_live| **Send media live**
Send the selected media to the :ref:`g-live-slide-controller` to be shown
on the display screen.
*Send the selected Media live:*
This option will immediately display your selected Media live.
|buttons_add| **Add media to service**
Add the selected media to the :ref:`g-service-manager`. Media can also be
added to the :ref:`g-service-manager` by means of drag and drop from the
:ref:`g-media-manager`.
*Add the selected Media to the service:*
This will enter your Media into the Service Manager. You can also click and
drag your Media over to the Service Manager.
|buttons_replace_live_background| **Replace live background**
Replace the current live theme background with the selected media. This
has effect until the theme changes, or the *Remove Backgound* button is
clicked.
*Replace Live Background:*
With a Media file selected, clicking this button will immediately replace the
live background being displayed with your selection.
Right clicking on a Media file will bring up some of the same options.
**Note:** Right-clicking on a media file will display some of the same options.
Custom Slides
^^^^^^^^^^^^^
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
Bibles.
-------------
Clicking on *Custom Slides* in the :ref:`g-media-manager` will display the
custom slides media item. The custom slides media item shows a list of custom
textual items. Custom slides are useful for creating unstructured text items,
such as liturgy or prayers.
.. image:: pics/mediamanager_custom.png
Using the buttons you can:
Toolbar
^^^^^^^
.. image:: pics/mediamanager_custom_buttons.png
|buttons_new| **Add custom slide**
Open the song edit dialog to add a new custom slide.
*Add a new custom slide:*
Brings up the dialog box to add a new Custom slide display.
|buttons_edit| **Edit custom slide**
Open the song edit dialog to make changed to the selected new custom slide.
*Edit the selected custom slide:*
Brings up the dialog box to make changes to the custom slide.
|buttons_delete| **Delete custom slide**
Remove the selected custom slide(s) from the list.
*Delete the selected custom slide:*
Removes the custom slide from your list.
|buttons_preview| **Preview custom slide**
Send the selected custom slide to the :ref:`g-preview-slide-controller`.
*Preview the selected custom slide:*
Lets you see what your Custom will look like displayed live.
|buttons_live| **Send custom slide live**
Send the selected custom slide to the :ref:`g-live-slide-controller` to be
shown on the display screen.
*Send the selected custom slide live:*
This option will immediately display your custom slide live.
|buttons_add| **Add custom slide to service**
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
and drop from the :ref:`g-media-manager`.
*Add the selected custom slide to the service:*
This will enter your custom slide in the Service Manager. You can also drag
your custom slide over to the Service Manager.
**Note:** Right-clicking on a custom slide in the list will display some of the
same options.
Right clicking on a custom slide file will bring up some of the same options.
.. These are all the image templates that are used in this page.
When you Add a new custom slide a dialog box will appear.
.. |BUTTONS_NEW| image:: pics/buttons_new.png
.. image:: pics/mediamanager_custom_edit.png
.. |BUTTONS_EDIT| image:: pics/buttons_edit.png
*Title:*
Name of your custom slide.
.. |BUTTONS_DELETE| image:: pics/buttons_delete.png
*Add:*
After clicking on Add you will enter your text you want to display in this box.
To create multiple slides, click the Split Slide button. When you have finished
adding your text, click on the Save button.
.. |BUTTONS_PREVIEW| image:: pics/buttons_preview.png
*Theme:*
Select the theme you want to use for your Custom slide from this drop down box.
.. |BUTTONS_LIVE| image:: pics/buttons_live.png
*Credits:*
Anything typed in this box will be displayed in the footer information on the
display. When you are finished, click the :guilabel:`Save` button.
.. |BUTTONS_ADD| image:: pics/buttons_add.png
.. |BUTTONS_DB| image:: pics/buttons_db.png
.. |BUTTONS_IMPORT| image:: pics/buttons_import.png
.. |BUTTONS_OPEN| image:: pics/buttons_open.png
.. |BUTTONS_KEEP_RESULTS| image:: pics/buttons_keep_results.png
.. |BUTTONS_CLEAR_RESULTS| image:: pics/buttons_clear_results.png
.. |BUTTONS_REPLACE_LIVE_BACKGROUND| image:: pics/buttons_replace_live_background.png
.. |SEARCH_SONG| image:: pics/search_song.png
.. |SEARCH_TITLE| image:: pics/search_title.png
.. |SEARCH_AUTHOR| image:: pics/search_author.png
.. |SEARCH_THEME| image:: pics/search_theme.png
.. |SEARCH_REFERENCE| image:: pics/search_reference.png
.. |SEARCH_TEXT| image:: pics/search_text.png
To Edit your slide, click on :guilabel:`Edit` to edit part of it or
:guilabel:`Edit All` if you need to make multiple changes. Use the Up and Down
arrows to change the arrangement of your custom slide.

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Troubleshooting
===============
.. _t-no-media:
I can not play videos or other media
------------------------------------
If you can not play video or audio through openlp, there are several areas that
could be an issue. First thing is to make sure you can play the media file
could be an issue. First thing is to make sure you can play the media file
through your default media player. OpenLP should be able to play any file that
you can play through your default media player.
@ -20,43 +22,43 @@ Make sure the check box for `Use Phonon for video playback` is checked.
Codecs
^^^^^^
You may need to install codecs for certain files to play. Most newer versions
of Windows and OS X will support most media types. Most Linux distributions
You may need to install codecs for certain files to play. Most newer versions
of Windows and OS X will support most media types. Most Linux distributions
will require a little more help to get certain media types to play.
Microsoft Windows
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Later versions of Microsoft Windows (Vista, Windows 7) generally come with
everything you need to play most media formats. If for some reason you need
Later versions of Microsoft Windows (Vista, Windows 7) generally come with
everything you need to play most media formats. If for some reason you need
additional codecs we have seen success from the `Combined Community Codec Pack
(CCCP) <http://www.cccp-project.net/>`_. You might also wish to check out the
K-Lite Codec Pack. If you are having issues, results do seem to vary with the
different options. What works for some may not for others, so some trial and
K-Lite Codec Pack. If you are having issues, results do seem to vary with the
different options. What works for some may not for others, so some trial and
error may be required.
Mac
^^^
If you are using a Mac. You may wish to play Windows formats. flip4mac enables
you to use popular Windows formats such as .wmv on your Mac. You can get it
you to use popular Windows formats such as .wmv on your Mac. You can get it
`from here <http://dynamic.telestream.net/downloads/download-flip4macwmv.htm>`_.
Ubuntu Linux (and variants)
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
If you are using Ubuntu Linux, or one of its variants (Kubuntu, Edubuntu, etc...)
it is a fairly quick and easy process to get all the codecs you need to make
things work. You will need to install two meta-packages that contain all the
it is a fairly quick and easy process to get all the codecs you need to make
things work. You will need to install two meta-packages that contain all the
multimedia codecs that you will generally need. From the Software Center install
ubuntu-restricted-extras and Kubuntu-restricted-extras, or from the terminal::
user@linux:~ $ sudo apt-get install ubuntu-restricted-extras kubuntu-restricted-extras
**Note** if you are running Kubuntu there is no need to install the
ubuntu-restricted-extras meta-package
For more information on Ubuntu and multimedia issues please check out the
For more information on Ubuntu and multimedia issues please check out the
`community documentation <https://help.ubuntu.com/community/RestrictedFormats/>`_.
Arch Linux
@ -64,7 +66,7 @@ Arch Linux
The following command provides the most complete solution for codecs on Arch
Linux::
root@linux:~ # pacman -S gstreamer0.10-{base,good,bad,ugly}-plugins gstreamer0.10-ffmpeg
If you need more help with Arch Linux and multimedia please see the `Arch Linux
@ -89,9 +91,9 @@ Then install the following packages::
Fedora Linux
^^^^^^^^^^^^
You will need to set up Fedora to play most media formats. This is relatively
simple using the rpmfusion repository.
simple using the rpmfusion repository.
**Note** the following commands will enable a third party repository to your
**Note** the following commands will enable a third party repository to your
system. Please check out `the RPM Fusion site <http://rpmfusion.org>`_ for more information.
To enable both the free and nonfree components for any Fedora official release
@ -103,14 +105,16 @@ After enabling the rpmfusion repository you will want to refresh your package
list, perform any updates and search for gstreamer-good, bad, and ugly and
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
.. _t-no-media-items:
The Media Manager appears to be missing some features
-----------------------------------------------------
If you do not see all the features listed in the Media Manager, you may need
to enable them.
to enable them.
To enable the plugins navigate to :menuselection:`Settings --> Plugins` or
press :kbd:`Alt+F7`. You will want to click on the plugin to the left that you
@ -125,7 +129,7 @@ I can not see the book, chapter, and verse when I display scripture
-------------------------------------------------------------------
The book, chapter, and verse should be displayed when you display scripture. If
you can not see this your theme probably has the text size too small for the
you can not see this your theme probably has the text size too small for the
info to be seen. See the section of the manual on :ref:`themes` if you need more info
on text sizes in themes.
@ -153,7 +157,7 @@ has fixed this problem according to some of our users.
I have JPG images and they will not work on my system
-----------------------------------------------------
This is a known issue on some Mac OS X 10.5 systems and on a few Windows XP
This is a known issue on some Mac OS X 10.5 systems and on a few Windows XP
systems. Currently the only solution is to convert your images into another
format. We would suggest using PNG images when possible with OpenLP.
@ -164,16 +168,17 @@ This seems to be a problem with XFCE and some versions of Gnome too. To correct
this problem, open a terminal and type in the following commands::
gconftool-2 --type boolean --set /desktop/gnome/interface/buttons_have_icons true
gconftool-2 --type boolean --set /desktop/gnome/interface/menus_have_icons true
I chose to use a web Bible but it did not download the entire Bible
-------------------------------------------------------------------
Due to copyright restrictions OpenLP cannot download an entire Bible. It can
only download the section you search for. If you do not have an internet
only download the section you search for. If you do not have an internet
connection where you intend to use OpenLP you will need another scripture
source. For more information about acquiring Bibles please see :ref:`bibleimporter`.
source. For more information about acquiring Bibles please see the section on
the :ref:`bibles-import`.
OpenLP is using a large amount of RAM when showing a presentation
-----------------------------------------------------------------
@ -190,7 +195,7 @@ about 20 slides.
OpenLP is not displaying correctly, or is not on the correct screen
-------------------------------------------------------------------
Please read the documentation on :ref:`dualmonitors`. It is very important to
Please read the documentation on :ref:`dualmonitors`. It is very important to
have dual monitors setup properly for OpenLP to function as expected.