This helps keep most of the platform mess centralized in the code. Common directory names are assigned a special:// path which is passed around inside Kodi and then translated to the platform specific path before the operating system sees it. Special Protocols Special_protocol The 'Special Protocol' is Kodi's solution to platform dependent directories. If you are using a desktop type operating system such as Windows, using the Kodi File Manager is not necessary as all files can be accessed through the file browser of the operating system. This method can be used as the fallback option if the Kodi Logfile Uploader is not functioning on your installation. The following are typical uses of the File Manager.ĭebug Log Access Log_file/File_manager_access This page describes another method to access the log file using the Kodi File manager. For an example use, see Step 4 in Debug Log Special Protocol. To add Kodi folders such as Userdata, Profile and others as a Source, use the Special Protocol address.To use the Rename or Delete actions, you must enable Allow file renaming and deletion in the settings page.Selected files will show in a green coloured font. Select multiple files by highlighting each item and pressing 0 on a remote or Space on a keyboard.Once an item is highlighted, use the Context Menu to see available actions. Navigate around the screen using the ↑ ↓ ← → keys on your keyboard or remote control.You will still need to Set Content on the Source for Movies and TV Shows and that Source must hold the correct class of media. Use the option Switch Media to send the highlighted folder as a Source to either Movies, TV Shows or Pictures.

Sources added here will not show in the Media Sources page and vice-versa.

Adding a Source here is the same process as adding a Source for Movies, TV Shows, Music and Pictures.

For example, when copying files, Panel A (left panel) contains the original file and Panel B (right panel) will be the selected location the file is copied to. The File Manager is a remote control friendly interface that uses an A-B panel system. Copying files from one folder (Panel A- left) to another folder (Panel B- right)

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