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4. Configuring KVideolist

This will explain the dialog appearing if You choose "File->Configure Database" from the main-menu.

The Dialog contains 3 main parts:

4.1 General Options

These are Options that affect the whole program.

VHS-Recorder type

Choose what type of VHS-recorder You have. Newer recorders use the VISS (VHS Index Search System) where the recorder can store invisible "marks" on the tape, which can later be reached very fast. Older recorders use a time-counter.

Standart Sortmode

Choose the sortmode that KVideolist should use after it starts up.

Background graphics

To make KVideolist look completely different, choose a Background graphic.:-)

Automatically load last used DB

If You activate this, KVideolist will always load the last Database used. You can deactivate it, which is very useful if You manage more then one database in KVideolist.

4.2 Editing

These options affect the editing and adding of movies.

Default settings on Movie->Add

You can choose which options should be enabled by default if You add a movie. If You know for example that all Your movies are in color, it is recommended to enable the "Color" checkbox here.

Automatic Indexing and Automatic Re-Sort

The checkbox "Automatic Indexing" is not implemented yet.

If You don't want Your list resorted everytime You add or change something, disable the checkbox "Automatic re-sort". If it is disabled, KVideolist will only re-sort if requested by choosing the sort-mode from the main-menu. If You add a movie, it will be added to the list unsorted and the "Change Sort Direction" function will not work. If You are new to KVideolist, it is recommended to enable Automatic re-sort.

4.3 IMDb Options

KVideolist is able to retrieve various data from a movie through the Internet. In this dialog, You can choose, which data to retrieve. Usually You should enable all items here.

Enable "Ask before going online" if KVideolist should ask You for an Internet-connection before starting a search-request.

Note that retrieving the genres through the internet is not implemented yet.

4.4 Subclasses

Here You can define 5 different Subclasses to bring some overview into the collection. See above if You want to know more about Subclasses.


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