Don't remember focus - go to top level series folder (1 Viewer)

[DJ Zany]

Hi, I'm a bit stuck with configuring for some novice users.

When I select TV Series it takes me to the last folder I was in. This is by design and nice for most users. Is there any way to always take it to the root folder instead. (ie showing all series).

I've had people not know to click "back" to go up a level or two, so are stuck in House and can't get to Modern Family.

Can't find a setting or any discussion. Perhaps it's not possible and not really wanted?!?

Thanks

 

[RoChess]

Hi, I'm a bit stuck with configuring for some novice users.

When I select TV Series it takes me to the last folder I was in. This is by design and nice for most users. Is there any way to always take it to the root folder instead. (ie showing all series).

I've had people not know to click "back" to go up a level or two, so are stuck in House and can't get to Modern Family.

Can't find a setting or any discussion. Perhaps it's not possible and not really wanted?!?

Thanks

This is actually possible if you have MediaPortal v1.2 beta and the corresponding MP-TVSeries plugin. You are then able to modify a button in the MePo skin to always load up a default view, which you can also use the 'All' view for.

I use the same to always load a non-PIN protected view, so that the novice users don't get stuck on the PIN dialog when they use my HTPC and indeed are not aware a few 'escapes' will get them back to select the public view.

So if you are using MediaPortal v1.2 beta, and do not mind to use the basicHome view or one of the menus to launch MP-TVSeries, then I can give you more detailed instructions on what to do, in short, you just add "<hyperlinkParameter>All</hyperlinkParameter>" to the basicHome.xml file for the button that launches the plugin.

 

[DJ Zany]

Thanks a lot for the response.

I am NOT using 1.2 beta. Can't wait myself, but WAF is high at the moment, and I'm going to wait until final, so I only have to do 1 upgrade.

Looks like better education is the key for now!

(I'm actually most keenly waiting for that exact same feature so I can put put a "kids movies" link on the home screen.)

 

[ltfearme]

Sounds like your after an option for a top most menu item '..' which represent a back operation. Similar to MyVideos\Music Shares view.