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Filter out documentaries from movies - nanouk76 - 2024-10-17

Hi all,
I was wondering if there was a way at all to have only works of fiction listed in movies as is possible in Kodi with the help of what they call Smart Playlists. I know it is possible to use filters to not show documentaries but the effect is only temporary it seems. What I do in Kodi is I use the smart playlist with the adhoc filters as my movie section on the home screen. Very handy.
Thanks in advance for any input.


RE: Filter out documentaries from movies - theguymadmax - 2024-10-17

I recommend setting up a dedicated library for documentaries, separate from your main movie collection.


RE: Filter out documentaries from movies - nanouk76 - 2024-10-17

(11 hours ago)theguymadmax Wrote: I recommend setting up a dedicated library for documentaries, separate from your main movie collection.
You mean separate as in located on a different share? A new movie library only populated with documentaries, is that it? That could still get the necessary metadata? OK, will try that.
Thx for your time.


RE: Filter out documentaries from movies - theguymadmax - 2024-10-17

1. Relocate all documentary files into a new folder named "documentaries." Example folder structure: 
  - media/movies 
  - media/documentaries 
  - media/shows 

2. Set up a new Movies library with the display name "Documentaries," adding the newly created folder.