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Folder Properties

Folders are dynamic playlists of folders contained on your computer. By adding a folder into Mezzmo, Mezzmo will dynamically list all the media files in that folder.

Folders are very useful when you already have a well-defined folder structure for all your media files on your computer and you wish to keep it. Rather than re-creating the folder structure in Mezzmo with playlists, you can quickly add a folder and Mezzmo will dynamically list all the files and sub-folders for you in one step.

Another reason for using folders in Mezzmo is when you are regularly updating your media files on your computer. For example, if you are often recording TV shows onto your harddisk, many new files are created over time. Rather than having to remember to import each new video that is saved on your harddisk, a folder in Mezzmo can be used to automatically read the files for you and list them in Mezzmo.

One major benefit of using folders is that there is no maintenance required. Mezzmo dynamically reads the contents of the folders on your computer and makes sure that the files are kept-up-date.

Example: Imagine you have all your JPEG photos in the following folder structure on your computer:

C:\Photos
    \2013
        \April
        \June
        \September
    \2014
        \February
        \July
    \2015
        \May
        \June
        \August

If you add a folder into Mezzmo and enter 'C:\Photos' as the folder path, then Mezzmo will list all folders and files under this folder path. You do not need to spend time to re-create all the sub-folders in Mezzmo. Also, any new folders or files that are added to your harddisk at a later date would be dynamically listed for you in Mezzmo.

<h3>Location</h3>

<p>Choose a location in your library where you want the folder located. <!–kadov_tagspaces–> <!–kadov_tagspaces–>Click the <span style=“font-weight: bold;”>Browse</span> button to choose a new location.</p>

<h3>Folder name</h3>

<p>Enter a name for the folder playlist that best describes the folder and types of media files contained in the folder. <!–kadov_tagspaces–> <!–kadov_tagspaces–>For example, "Digital camera photos" may be a good name for the folder that contains all the photos you have transferred from your digital camera.</p>

<h3>Description</h3>

<p>Enter a description of the folder that may be helpful for you to understand the contents of the folder.</p>

<h3>Content Rating</h3>

<p>Click the browse button to select a content rating that best describes the files that will be listed in the folder. <!–kadov_tagspaces–> <!–kadov_tagspaces–>This content rating will be used by Mezzmo to either list or not list the folder on devices depending on the content rating settings for the device.</p>

<h3>Display Titles</h3>

<p>Click this button to edit the display titles for this folder. <!–kadov_tagspaces–> <!–kadov_tagspaces–>Display titles let you set format for the titles of your files when they are displayed in Mezzmo and on your devices. <!–kadov_tagspaces–> <!–kadov_tagspaces–>You can set the display titles for all playlists and folders in the Options dialog (General page).</p>

<h3>Change Artwork</h3>

<p>Lets you change the artwork thumbnail for the folder. <!–kadov_tagspaces–> <!–kadov_tagspaces–>Mezzmo will display this artwork in its user interface. <!–kadov_tagspaces–> <!–kadov_tagspaces–>Mezzmo also streams this folder artwork to DLNA devices. <!–kadov_tagspaces–> <!–kadov_tagspaces–>Some DLNA devices will display this artwork - however, it depends on each device's implementation of DLNA.</p>

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<li class=kadov-p><p><span style="font-weight: bold;">Add Picture:</span>

Click to use an image from your harddisk.</p></li>

<li class=kadov-p><p><span style="font-weight: bold;">Delete Picture:</span>

Click to remove the current artwork thumbnail.</p></li> </ul>

<p>For sub-folders, Mezzmo will dynamically search for associated artwork files or metadata files to use as artwork for each sub-folder. <!–kadov_tagspaces–> <!–kadov_tagspaces–>Associated artwork files and metadata files used are (in order):</p>

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<li class=kadov-p><p>mymovies.xml</p></li>

<li class=kadov-p><p>movie.nfo</p></li>

<li class=kadov-p><p>tvshow.nfo</p></li>

<li class=kadov-p><p>series.xml</p></li>

<li class=kadov-p><p>metadata\&lt;episode&gt;.xml</p></li>

<li class=kadov-p><p>&lt;file&gt;.xml</p></li>

<li class=kadov-p><p>&lt;file&gt;.nfo</p></li>

<li class=kadov-p><p>folder.png</p></li>

<li class=kadov-p><p>folder.jpg</p></li>

<li class=kadov-p><p>movie.tbn</p></li>

<li class=kadov-p><p>albumart*large.jpg</p></li>

<li class=kadov-p><p>albumart*small.jpg</p></li>

<li class=kadov-p><p>&lt;file&gt;.tbn</p></li>

<li class=kadov-p><p>&lt;file&gt;.tgmd</p></li>

</ul>

<h3>Folder</h3>

<p>Enter the full path of the folder you wish to add. <!–kadov_tagspaces–> <!–kadov_tagspaces–>Use the <span style=“font-weight: bold;”>Browse</span> icon to locate your folder on your computer.</p>

<h3>'+' Button</h3>

<p>Click this button to add another folder. <!–kadov_tagspaces–> <!–kadov_tagspaces–>This lets you merge multiple folders into one. <!–kadov_tagspaces–> <!–kadov_tagspaces–>For example, you may have multiple NAS drives with your videos or music organized across them. <!–kadov_tagspaces–> <!–kadov_tagspaces–>Adding them together as a merged folder lets you browse them in Mezzmo and on your devices in a unified way.</p>

<h3>'-' Button</h3>

<p>Click this button to remove one of the folders from your merged folder.</p>

<h3>Include sub-folders</h3>

<p>By clicking this checkbox, your folder will also list all sub-folders underneath the folder.</p>

<h3>File filter</h3>

<p>You can choose what types of files you wish to display in the folder by entering the file extensions into the file filter edit box. <!–kadov_tagspaces–> <!–kadov_tagspaces–>For example, to view just MP3 and OGG files, simple enter "*.mp3; *.ogg;" into the file filter edit box. <!–kadov_tagspaces–> <!–kadov_tagspaces–>Remember to separate file extensions using a semi-colon.</p>

<p>By clicking the <span style=“font-weight: bold;”>Presets</span> button, you have a fast way to filter for all types of media files, or just music files, or just video files or just photo files.</p>

<p><!–kadov_tagspaces–> <!–kadov_tagspaces–>Choose the file attribute that you want your files sorted by.</p>

<p><span style=“font-weight: bold;”>Tip:</span> Choose <span style=“font-weight: bold;”>Random Shuffle</span> to have the files sorted and listed randomly on your devices.</p>

<h3>Sharing Permissions</h3>

<p>Click to choose the devices you want Mezzmo to deliver this folder and its files to. <!–kadov_tagspaces–> <!–kadov_tagspaces–>You can use this for limiting what playlists and folders a device can browse. <!–kadov_tagspaces–> <!–kadov_tagspaces–></p>

<p><span style=“font-weight: bold;”>Tip:</span> For parental control over your Mezzmo library, we recommend using Content Rating to limit what files, playlists and folders are listed and played on a device.</p>

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<p><a href=“../Topics/Merging_multiple_folders_drives.htm”>Merging multiple folders/drives</a></p>

<p><a href=“../Topics/Adding_Media_Files_To_Your_Mezzmo_Library.htm”>Adding media files to your Mezzmo library</a></p>

<p><a href=“../Topics/Using_Playlists.htm”>Using playlists</a></p>

<p><a href=“Playlist_Sharing_Permissions.htm”>Playlist Sharing Permissions</a></p>

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