diff --git a/documentation/manual/source/alert.rst b/documentation/manual/source/alert.rst index 47f9845c5..685cd9f5d 100644 --- a/documentation/manual/source/alert.rst +++ b/documentation/manual/source/alert.rst @@ -5,10 +5,11 @@ Alert :menuselection:`Tools --> Alert` -------------------------------- -You may find it necessary to display an Alert on your screen, ie: car headlights -left on, parent needed in nursery, or anything else somebody may need notified -about. This is easily accomplished using the Alert, which is accessible from the -top Menu under :menuselection:`Tools --> Alert`. +From time to time it may be necessary to display a small unobtrusive message to +the congregation. In OpenLP this is known as an `Alert`. Examples could be a car +with the headlights left on, a parent needed in nursery, or anything else +somebody may need notified about. This is easily accomplished using the Alert, +which is accessible from the top Menu under :menuselection:`Tools --> Alert`. .. image:: pics/alert.png @@ -43,8 +44,8 @@ You could also reverse this example: `Will display like this:` HNN432 left their lights on. If you use the same alerts on a regular basis, Save your Alert and you will have -access to the alert with a click of the mouse. You may also click on New for a -new alert or Delete an alert you do not need. +access to the alert with a click of the mouse. You may also click on `New` to +make a new alert or `Delete` an alert you do not need. When you are ready to Display your Alert you have two options. Clicking on Display will display the Alert and the Alert Message window will remain open. @@ -56,4 +57,4 @@ top Menu item :menuselection:`Settings --> Configure OpenLP`, Alert tab and the instructions here. :doc:`configure` **Please note:** Alert Message is a Plugin that needs to be Active in the Plugin -List for use. \ No newline at end of file +List for use. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/documentation/manual/source/faq.rst b/documentation/manual/source/faq.rst new file mode 100644 index 000000000..b40fb321f --- /dev/null +++ b/documentation/manual/source/faq.rst @@ -0,0 +1,518 @@ +====== +F.A.Q. +====== + +General Questions +================= + +**What is OpenLP?** + +OpenLP stands for "Open source Lyric Projection" and is presentation software +developed for Churches to provide a single easy to use interface for the +projection needs of a typical act of Worship. First created in 2004, it has +steadily grown in features and maturity such that is it now a mainstay in +hundreds of churches around the world. + +It can hold a searchable database of song lyrics and Bible verses allowing them +to be projected instantly or saved in a pre-prepared order of service file. +Themes allow song backgrounds to be changed instantly. PowerPoint presentations, +videos and audio files can be run from within the program removing the need to +switch between different programs. Alert messages can be displayed so the +Nursery or Car park stewards can notify the congregation easily. Remote +capability allows the worship leader to change songs, or for alert messages to +be sent from anywhere on the network, even via a phone. + +Being free, this software can be installed on as many PC's as required, even on +the home PC's of worship leaders without additional cost. Compared to the +expensive site licenses or restrictions of commercial software we believe OpenLP +cannot be beaten for value. Still in active development by a growing team of +enthusiastic developers, features are being added all the time, meaning the +software just improves all the time. + +**When is the release date for OpenLP 2.0?** + +`It will be ready when it's ready!` We do not have fixed dates, but we have +set some [[Version_2_Milestones|targets for the releases]]. If you take part in +the [[Development:Getting_Started|development]], start to +[[Testing:Getting_Started|test OpenLP]] and [[Help:Contents|provide feedback]] +this will speed up the progress. + +**Can I help with OpenLP?** + +OpenLP is possible because of the commitment of individuals. If you would like +to help there are several things that you can get involved with. Please see: +`Contributing `_ +for more information. + +**I use and like OpenLP and would like to tell others online. Where can I do +this?** + +A variety of places! + +* Are you on facebook? Then `become a fan `_ +* Are you on twitter? Then `follow openlp `_, and retweet the announcements. +* Give us a thumbs up on the `SourceForge project page `_ +* If you have a website or blog, then link to our site http://www.openlp.org with a few words saying what the software is and why you like it. +* Add a placemark on our `Worldwide Usage map `_, so others in your locality can see someone close by is using it. +* If you are a member of any Christian Forums or websites, and their rules allow it, then perhaps review the software or ask others to review it. + +What operating systems will OpenLP 2.0 support? +^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ + +OpenLP 2.0 is designed to be cross platform. Currently it has been known to run +on Windows (XP, Vista, 7), Linux (Ubuntu/Kubuntu, Fedora), FreeBSD & Mac OSX. +[[Help:Contents|Please let us know]] if you've successfully run it on something +else. + +**Which programming language is 2.0 developed in?** + +OpenLP 2.0 is written in `Python `_ and uses the +`Qt4 toolkit `_. Both are cross-platform which allows the +software to run on different types of machine and so allow more people access to +free worship software. Python is one of the easier programming languages to +learn, so this helps us develop and find [[Bug|bugs]] quicker, and also allows +more developers to contribute with the project. + +**Which written languages does OpenLP support?** + +The beta now has support for a few languages which can be seen on the +:menuselection:`Settings -->Translate` menu. However some of these translations +are incomplete. If you would like to help complete or start to translate OpenLP +into your language then see the [[Translation:Getting_Started|Getting started page]]. + +**What is a beta release?** + +A beta release is a release which is almost feature complete and is fairly +stable. However there may still be a few [[Version_2_Features|features]] to +complete, and [[bugs]] we've not yet fixed. It is used by several people without +serious problems. However there is a small possibility that it could still crash +occasionally or do unexpected things. It is intended for those who want the +latest version, and are prepared to give the program a good test before using it +in a live situation to ensure they won't encounter any unexpected problems. If +you want to have a look at the latest beta release then just +`download it `_. + +**Should I use this beta release at Church in my Sunday services?** + +As long as you have taken the time to run through your service a couple of times +on your target machine, the answer to this question is **yes**. The OpenLP +team believes that OpenLP 2.0 beta 1 is stable enough to be used in Sunday +services. As of beta 1, there are a good number of churches already using +version 2.0 successfully. The OpenLP team works hard to make sure each release +is solid, but cannot yet guarantee that everything works perfectly, or even +correctly. + +If however your congregation is made up of 85 year old women who snarl when you +suggest replacing the gas lamps with electric light bulbs and consider the pipe +organ too loud and modern, then we recommend sticking with version 1.2 for now. + +As of beta 1, version 1.2 of OpenLP is "put out to pasture" - no more +development or even bugfixes will be performed on that version. + +Upgrading +^^^^^^^^^ + +**Does 2.0 replace 1.2, or can they be run side by side?** + +It is perfectly safe to install 2.0 on a system with 1.2. Both versions are +installed in separate places, so you can still go back to 1.2. You can even run +them at the same time! + +2.0 stores its data in a separate folder to 1.2, so your data is perfectly safe, +and whatever you do in 2.0 will not damage 1.2 + +**Are 1.2 and 2.0 compatible?** + +No. However imports exist to transfer your data to the new version. + +**I have a computer that is quite old, should I upgrade?** + +2.0 does require significantly more resources than v1.2. Therefore if your +computer does not have much memory you may find 2.0 will struggle, `especially` +when changing between slides. + +**Why can I not see my 1.2 songs, bibles and themes in 2.0?** + +This is an beta release, which means it is not finished and one of the things we +haven't completely finished yet is importing 1.2 data automatically. We plan to +do this [[Version_2_Milestones#Version_1.9.6_.28beta_2.29|Version 1.9.6 (beta 2)]]. + +**How do I transfer my 1.2 song database?** + +In OpenLP v2, go to the :menuselection:`File --> Import --> Song` menu. +In the Wizard that appears, click Next and choose "openlp.org v1.x" from the +Format list. Click the search button on the Filename prompt, and at the bottom +of the dialog, copy the following into the File name prompt:: + + %ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Application Data\openlp.org\Data\songs.olp + +`(This must be in the popup file chooser dialog. Don't enter it directly into +the wizard).` + +Click Open, then in the wizard just click Next and wait for the import to complete. + +**How do I transfer my 1.2 Bibles?** + +In OpenLP v2, go to the :menuselection:`File --> Import --> Bible` menu. +In the Wizard that appears, click Next and choose "openlp.org v1.x" from the +Format list. +Click the search button on the Filename prompt, and at the bottom of the dialog, +copy the following into the File name prompt:: + + %ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Application Data\openlp.org\Data\Bibles + +`(This must be in the popup file chooser dialog. Don't enter it directly into +the wizard).` + +Choose the Bible, Click Open, then in the wizard just click Next, enter the +License details, and wait for the import to complete. + +**How do I transfer my 1.2 Themes?** + +In openlp.org v1, export each theme by selecting it in the Theme Manager, and +then clicking the picture of a blue folder with red arrow on the Theme Managers +toolbox. This theme file can then be imported into V2 using the +:menuselection:`File --> Import --> Theme` menu. + +**I can't get my 2.0 theme to look the same as 1.2** + +OpenLP 2.0 is a complete rewrite using a completely different programming +language so it would work on different types of system. There are differences in +how the old and new languages draw text on the screen, and therefore it is +unlikely you'll get an exact match. + +Using OpenLP +^^^^^^^^^^^^ + +**Is there a manual or any documentation for 2.0?** + +Some folks are working on a brand new manual for OpenLP 2.0. You can find the +latest version of this manual at http://manual.openlp.org. If you need help, +use the live chat feature or ask in the forums. If you would like to help write +the manual, please let us know - we are always happy for new volunteers to join +the team and contribute to the project. + +**I've started OpenLP, but I can't see the songs or bibles section in the Media Manager** + +When you installed OpenLP, the first time wizard would have asked which plugins +you wanted, and songs and bibles should have been selected. If for some reason +they were not, then you will need to activate them yourself. See +[[#How do I activate / deactivate a plugin?|How do I activate / deactivate a plugin]] +for instructions. + +**How do I activate / deactivate a plugin?** + +Plugins can be turned on and off from the Plugin List Screen. Select the plugin +you wish to start/stop and change it's status. You should not need to restart +OpenLP. + +**What are these plugins that I keep seeing mentioned?** + +The plugins allow OpenLP to be extend easily. A number have been written +(Songs, Bibles, Presentations) etc but it is possible for the application to be +extended with functionality only you require. If this is the case then go for +it but lets us know as we can help and it may be something someone else wants. + +**How do I enable PowerPoint/Impress/PowerPoint Viewer?** + +First of all ensure that the presentation plugin is enabled (see above). +Then to enable a presentation application, go to the `Settings` dialog, switch +to the `Presentations` tab and check one of the enabled checkboxes. OpenLP will +automatically detect which of the three you have installed, and enable the +appropriate checkbox(es). Check the applications you require, and then restart +OpenLP for the change to be detected. +Note, PowerPoint Viewer 2010 is not yet supported, use 2003 or 2007. + +See also [[OpenLP_2_Introduction_and_FAQ#I.27m_on_Windows_and_PowerPoint_is_ +installed.2C_but_it_doesn.27t_appear_as_an_option|I'm on Windows and PowerPoint +is installed, but it doesn't appear as an option]] +and [[#Why_is_there_no_presentations_plugin_available_on_OS_X.3F|Why is there no +presentations plugin available on OS X?]] + +**Why is there no presentations plugin available on OS X?** + +Currently the presentations plugin is not bundled with OpenLP on OS X. The +reason for that is that the OpenOffice.org version on Mac OS X does not contain +the (more exact: does only contain a broken) interoperability component (the so +called pyuno bridge) which could be used by OpenLP. As soon as the +interoperability component works on OS X we can re-enable the plugin and bundle +it. We are really sorry for that. + +**Is it possible to get Bible x? How?** + +The Bible plugin has a much improved `Import Wizard` which can import Bibles +from a variety of sources. The following sources are supported: + +* CSV (in the same format as `openlp.org 1.x `_) + +* OSIS (export from the `Sword Project `_ using the mod2osis tool) + + * After using the Sword software Media Manager to download the required bible. + + * From the command line (works on Windows and Linux):
modernist > name.osis
`Note the is case sensitive on all environments and should be the name of your bible, e.g. ESV.` + + * The Bible import wizard will the read name.osis file and import your bible. + +* OpenSong + + * OpenSong have a good selection of Bibles on their `download page `_ + +* Web Download + + * `Crosswalk `_ + + * `BibleGateway `_ + +**Why do my Bible verses take a long time to load?** + +In order to better conform to copyright law, the Web Download Bibles are not +downloaded when you import them, but on the fly as you search for them. As a +result, the search takes a little longer if you need to download those +particular verses. Having said that, the Web Download Bibles cache downloaded +verses so that you don't need to download them again. + +**My Bible is on the Web Download sites, but my Church isn't on the internet. +What options do I have?** + +When you create and save a service, all the items in the service are saved with +it. That means any images, presentations, songs and media items are saved. This +is also true for bibles. What this means is you can create the service on your +home computer, insert a bible passage from the web, save it and then open the +service using your church computer and voila, the bible passage should be there! +Note this can also be done with songs, etc! + +(Advanced) Where do I find the configuration file? +^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ + +**Linux, FreeBSD & PC-BSD** + +If your distribution supports the XDG standard, you'll find OpenLP's +configuration file in:: + + /home//.config/OpenLP/OpenLP.conf + +If that file and/or directory does not exist, look for:: + + /home//.openlp/openlp.conf + +**OS X** + +You'll find your configuration file here:: + + /Users//Library/Preferences/com.openlp.OpenLP.plist + /Users//Library/Preferences/org.openlp.OpenLP.plist + +**Windows** + +On Windows, OpenLP does not use a configuration file, it uses the Windows +registry. You can find the settings here:: + + HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\OpenLP\OpenLP + +Troubleshooting +^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ + +**Something has gone wrong, what should I do to help get it fixed?** + +If you have found an error in the program (what we call a bug) you should report +this to us so that OpenLP can be improved. Before reporting any bugs please +first make sure that there isn't already a bug report about your problem: + +#. Check the `Launchpad bug list `_ +#. `OpenLP support System `_ +#. Check the `bug reports `_ forum + +If there **is already a bug report**, you may be able to help by providing +further information. However, **if no one else has reported** it yet, then +please post a new bug report. + +#. The **preferred place** for reporting bugs is the `bugs list `_ on Launchpad. +#. Alternatively, if you don't have a Launchpad account and don't want to sign up for one, you can post in the `bug reports forum `_. +#. If none of these ways suits you, you can send an email to bugs (at) openlp.org. + +What information should I include in a bug report? +^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ + +* Operating System + + * Version + * Distribution - Ubuntu, Fedora, etc (if you're using Linux) + * Edition \- Home, Basic, Business, etc (if you're using Windows) + +* Version of OpenLP (:menuselection:`Help --> About`) +* The exact steps to take in order to reproduce the error +* Version of MS Office or OpenOffice (if you're using the song imports or the presentation plugin) +* What Bible translation and type you are importing (if you're using the Bible importer) +* `Any` other information that might remotely be related or useful. + +The more information you give us, the better we can help you. + +**I've been asked to email a debug log, where do I find this?** + +We may need a debug log to help pin-point the issue. A new log file is created +each time you start OpenLP so copy the file before you run the software a second +time. On Windows a Debug option is available in the start menu. On other systems, +you will need to run OpenLP from the command line, with the following +option: -l debug. Please note, that is a lowercase **L**. + +If you haven't been given a specific email address to send it to, then please do +not paste the log contents straight into a forum post. Instead, open the log +file in a text editor (such as notepad on Windows) and copy and paste the +contents into somewhere like `pastebin.com `_. Then give us +the link to the page that is created. + +**Windows** + +Find the OpenLP 2.0 folder in your Start menu. Choose the "OpenLP (Debug)" option. + +OpenLP will start up. Go to the :menuselection:`Tools --> Open Data Folder` menu +option, and an Explorer window will appear containing folders such as alerts, +bibles, custom etc. Keep this Explorer window open. + +Now repeat the steps you need to take in OpenLP to reproduce the problem you had, +and then close down OpenLP. + +In the Explorer window you left open, navigate up one level into the openlp +folder. You will see the openlp.log file. This is the file to e-mail. + +**Linux** + +If you installed OpenLP from a package:: + + @:~$ openlp -l debug + +Alternately, if you're running OpenLP from source:: + + @:~$ ./openlp.pyw -l debug + +If your Linux distribution supports the XDG standard, you'll find the log in:: + + ~/.cache/openlp/openlp.log + +Otherwise, you'll find the log file in:: + + ~/.openlp/openlp.log + +**Mac OS X** + +Open Terminal.app and navigate to where you installed OpenLP, usually +/Applications:: + + @:~$ cd /Applications + +Then go into the OpenLP.app directory, down to the OpenLP executable:: + + @:~$ cd OpenLP.app/Contents/MacOS + +And then run OpenLP in debug mode:: + + @:~$ ./openlp -l debug + +Once you've done that, you need to get the log file. In your home directory, +open the Library directory, and the Application Support directory within that. +Then open the openlp directory, and you should find the openlp.log file in that +directory:: + + /Users//Library/Application Support/openlp/openlp.log + +**I'm on Windows and PowerPoint is installed, but it doesn't appear as an +option** + +Try installing the `Visual C++ Runtime Redistributable `_. + +**The command line shows many error messages** + +When running OpenLP from the command line, you might get something like this:: + + Logging to: /home//.config/openlp/openlp.log + +* WARNING: bool Phonon::FactoryPrivate::createBackend() phonon backend plugin could not be loaded +* WARNING: bool Phonon::FactoryPrivate::createBackend() phonon backend plugin could not be loaded +* WARNING: Phonon::createPath: Cannot connect Phonon::MediaObject ( no objectName ) to VideoDisplay ( no objectName ). +* WARNING: Phonon::createPath: Cannot connect Phonon::MediaObject ( no objectName ) to Phonon::AudioOutput ( no objectName ). +* WARNING: bool Phonon::FactoryPrivate::createBackend() phonon backend plugin could not be loaded + +These error messages indicate that you need to install an appropriate backend +for Phonon. + +**Linux/FreeBSD** + +If you're using Gnome, you need to install the GStreamer backend for Phonon. On +Ubuntu you would install the phonon-backend-gstreamer package:: + + @:~$ sudo aptitude install phonon-backend-gstreamer + +If you're using KDE, you need to install the Xine backend for Phonon. On Kubuntu +you would install the phonon-backend-xine package:: + + @:~$ sudo aptitude install phonon-backend-xine + +If you know which audiovisual system you're using, then install the appropriate +backend. + +phonon-backend-vlc may also be worth trying on some systems. + +**Windows & Mac OS X** + +Phonon should already be set up properly. If you're still having issues, let the +developers know. + +**I've upgraded from 1.9.2 to a newer version, and now OpenLP crashes at start** + +You need to upgrade your song database. +See this `blog post `_ for information on how to do this. + +**I've upgraded to 1.9.5, and now OpenLP has duplicates of many songs in the Media Manager** + +You need to run the :menuselection:`Tools --> Re-index Songs`. + +**There are no menu icons in OpenLP** + +This may affect (only) linux users with xfce. To solve the problem, follow the +description `here `_. + +**JPG images don't work** + +This is a known issue on some Mac OS X 10.5 systems, and has also been seen on +Windows XP too. The solution is to convert the image into another format such as +PNG. + +**MP3's and other audio formats don't work** + +This is a known issue on some systems, including some XP machines, and we have +no solution at the moment. + +**Videos can be slow or pixelated. Background Videos are very slow** + +If playing video by themselves, try selecting the +:menuselection:`Settings --> Configure OpenLP --> Media`, Use Phonon for Video +playback option. As for text over video, we have no solution for speeding these +up. Reducing the monitor resolution and avoiding shadows and outline text will +help. We are hoping a future release of the toolkit we are using (QtWebKit) will +help improve this, but there is no timeframe at present. + +Features +^^^^^^^^ + +**What new features will I find in v2?** + +Since v2 was a rewrite from the ground up, you won't find a great deal of new +features since initially we want to ensure all the v1.2 features are included. +However the developers have managed to sneak a few in. Take a look at the +[[Version 2 Features|Complete list]]. + +**Why hasn't popular feature request X been implemented?** + +We made a decision to first implement v1.2 features, before going wild on new +features. There are only a handful of developers working in their spare time. If +we were to try and include everything we wanted to implement, then v2 would not +likely ever get released. + +**I have a great idea for a new feature, where should I suggest it?** + +First of all check it isn't on the [[Feature Requests|Feature Requests]] page. +If it is, then you need to say no more, it's already been suggested! If it isn't +on the list, then head to the `feature request forum `_ +and post the idea there. + +`Help `_ \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/documentation/manual/source/mediamanager.rst b/documentation/manual/source/mediamanager.rst new file mode 100644 index 000000000..5ac6849b2 --- /dev/null +++ b/documentation/manual/source/mediamanager.rst @@ -0,0 +1,250 @@ +============= +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 +everything else that you will project through OpenLP. + +Enabling the Plugins +-------------------- + +You may need to enable the plugins that came with OpenLP. As you can see below +this is what the `Media Manager` looks like with all the plugins enabled. + +.. image:: pics/mediamanager.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. + +Songs +^^^^^ +Clicking on Songs in the Media Manager will display all of the songs you have +added by Title and Author/Authors. + +Using the buttons you can: + +`Add a song:` Brings up the dialog box to add a new song + +`Edit the selected song:` Brings up the dialog box to make changes to the song + +`Delete the selected song:` Removes the song from your song list + +`Preview the selected song:` Lets you see what your song will look like +displayed live + +`Send the selected song live:` This option will immediately display your song +live. + +`Add the selected Song to the service:` This will enter your song in the Service +Manager. You may also drag your song over to the Service Manager. + +`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. + +Bibles +^^^^^^ +Clicking on Bibles in the Media Manager will display your options for searching +and adding chapters and verses to the Service Manager. + +Using the buttons you can: + +`Import a Bible:` This is discussed in detail on the Bible Importer page in the +manual. + +`Preview the selected Bible:` Sends your selected verses to the Preview window + +`Send the selected Bible live:` This option will immediately display your +selected verses live. + +`Add the selected Bible to the service:` This will enter your verses into the +Service Manager. You may also click and drag your verses over to the Service +Manager. + +**Quick tab** + +`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. + +**Second** + +If you have “Display second Bible verses” selected in 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. + +Use the `Search` button to display your results in the box below. + +**Find** + +You will type your search query in this box for the following two searches. + +`Search type:` You may search for a specific verse using this format below. + +Book Chapter +Book Chapter-Chapter +Book Chapter:Verse-Verse +Book Chapter:Verse-Verse, Verse-Verse +Book Chapter:Verse-Verse,Chapter:Verse-Verse +Book Chapter: Verse-Chapter:Verse + +`Text Search:` + +You may also search by a keyword or words. The more words you use for the +search, the more you will narrow down your results. + +**Results** `Clear and Keep.` + +Each search you make will display your verses below. If you would like to +display verses that are out of sequence you may select `Keep` in the drop down +box and continue your search for the next verse or verses. All searches will be +shown and kept below. +If you select `Clear` from the drop down box, each new search clears the +previous search from the list below. + +**Advanced tab** + +This tab is convenient for selecting book, chapter and verse by name and number. +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. + +Use the `Search` button to display your results in the box below. + +`Book:` Click on the drop down box and select the book you want to display. +`Chapter: Verse:` Select your chapter From and To and Verse From and To + +Results will work the same as the Quick tab above. + +Presentations +^^^^^^^^^^^^^ +Using the buttons you can: + +`Load a new presentation:` This brings up a dialog box to find your presentation +and list it in OpenLP. + +`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. + +`Preview the selected Presentation:` Sends your selected Presentation to the +Preview window + +`Send the selected Presentation live:` This option will immediately display your +selected Presentation live. + +`Add the selected Presentation to the service:` This will enter your +Presentation into the Service Manager. You may 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. + +Images +^^^^^^ +Using the buttons you can: + +`Load a new Image:` This brings up a dialog box to find your Image and list it +in OpenLP. + +`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. + +`Preview the selected Image:` Sends your selected Image to the Preview window + +`Send the selected Image live:` This option will immediately display your +selected Image live. + +`Add the selected Image to the service:` This will enter your Image into the +Service Manager. You may also click and drag your Image over to the Service +Manager. + +`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. + +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. + +Using the buttons you can: +`Load a new Media:` This brings up a dialog box to find your Media and list it +in OpenLP. + +`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. + +`Preview the selected Media:` Sends your selected Media to the Preview window + +`Send the selected Media live:` This option will immediately display your +selected Media live. + +`Add the selected Media to the service:` This will enter your Media into the +Service Manager. You may also click and drag your Media over to the Service +Manager. + +`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. + +Custom +^^^^^^ + +Custom gives you the option of creating your own slide. This could be useful for +displaying readings, liturgy or any text that may not be found in Songs or +Bibles. + +`Add a new Custom:` Brings up the dialog box to add a new Custom display. +`Edit the selected Custom:` Brings up the dialog box to make changes to the +Custom display. + +`Delete the selected Custom:` Remove the Custom from your list + +`Preview the selected Custom:` Lets you see what your Custom will look like +displayed live + +`Send the selected Custom live:` This option will immediately display your +Custom live + +`Add the selected Custom to the service:` This will enter your Custom in the +Service Manager. You may also drag your Custom over to the Service Manager. + +Right clicking on a Custom file will bring up some of the same options. + +When you Add a new Custom slide a dialog box will appear. + +`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 Save button. + +To Edit your slide, click on the Edit button to edit part of it or the Edit All +if you need to make multiple changes. Use the Up and Down arrows to change the +arrangement of your Custom slide. diff --git a/documentation/manual/source/wizard.rst b/documentation/manual/source/wizard.rst index 675121fa9..fb658b266 100644 --- a/documentation/manual/source/wizard.rst +++ b/documentation/manual/source/wizard.rst @@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ Activate required Plugins OpenLP has several plugins to choose from. By default, all plugins are enabled, except the *Remote Access* plugin. For more information on these plugins, please read the :doc:`mediamanager` section in the manual. If you are not sure of which -plugins to enable or disable, leave the selection as-is. You can easily activate +plugins to enable or disable, leave the selection as is. You can easily activate or deactivate plugins later, when OpenLP is running, by going to :menuselection:`Settings --> Plugin List`. Click :guilabel:`Next` to continue.