WebHelp:Exploring Tracks/4.0: Difference between revisions

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Help > Getting Started > Browse the Library

Basic Concepts

The main panel contains several tools to navigate your Library. The most visible of these is the Media Tree which contains various nodes that allow you to browse content by Collections, different attributes like Title, Artist and Genre, Podcasts, Playlists, Media Servers, Net Radio, My Computer, CD/DVD Drives and Portable/Audio Devices. To navigate, select and browse by any node, using the mouse or arrows keys, or by typing text. To fine-tune the results, you can use:

The Column Browser to select particular attributes.
The Search bar to search the contents of the selected node or the entire library (configurable).
Column headers to sort by any attribute. Hold the <Ctrl> key while clicking multiple headers to sort by multiple attributes.

Interface

Starting from the top, here's a brief description of the various other functions in the main panel:

The Main Menu allows you to access the various options and features in MediaMonkey. It can be set to auto-hide by disabling View > Main Menu bar.
The Tab toolbar allows you to navigate between the different open tabs. It can be set to auto-hide by disabling Always show the tab bar under Tools > Options > Appearance.
The View toolbar allows you to switch to the Details, Art, Art with Details, Art Browser with Details views and/or enable the Column Browser.
The Shortcuts toolbar quickly brings you to various nodes that may not be visible, or switch back and forth between nodes.
The Player Type button allows you to switch to the MiniPlayer and the MicroPlayer.
The Search toolbar allows you to do a quick search in the Entire Library, active Collection or within the listed files in the Filelisting. Which fields are searched can be changed under Tools > Options > Search.
The Navigation toolbar allows you to view where you are in the Library hierarchy, and change locations.
The Context toolbar gives access to important features related to the node viewed.
The Media Tree gives access to the different sections like Collections and Playlists.
The Filelisting shows you all the files pertaining to the selected node in the Media Tree or the internet browser.
The Now Playing window displays the currently active playlist.
The Art & Details window shows art for the selected or currently playing file (configurable).
The Player displays the currently playing Media File.

The Status bar under the Filelist shows information about currently selected or playing Media File(s), along with status information about any ongoing background activities. Any background activities can be terminated, or increased/decreased in priority by right-clicking on the Status bar.

Notes

Most Toolbars can be enabled/disabled by right clicking on a Toolbar.
Most Windows can be enabled/disabled from the View menu in the Main Menu.
The Media Tree was known as Explorer Tree in MediaMonkey 3 and older.
The Column Browser can be enabled by enabling View > Show Column Browser.

Related Information

Previous: Adding Existing Files to the Library
Next: Playing Files

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-  {{WebHelpHeader|Navigating Your Collection}}
+[[WebHelp:Content/4.0|Help]] &gt; [[WebHelp:Getting Started/4.0|Getting Started]] &gt; Browse the Library
-The main panel contains several tools to navigate your collection. The most visible of these is the Media Tree which contains various nodes that allow you to browse content by different attributes. To navigate, select and browse by any [[{{WebHelp:Links|Library}}|node]], using the mouse or arrows keys, or by typing text. To fine-tune the results, you can use:
-*the '''Column Browser''' to select particular attributes
+----
-*the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Search}}|Search bar]] to search the contents of the selected node or the entire library (configurable)
-*column headers to sort by any attribute. Hold the &lt;Ctrl&gt; key while clicking multiple headers to sort by multiple attributes.
+{{WebHelpHeader|Browse the Library}}
-Starting from the top, here's a brief description of the various other functions in the main panel:
+== Basic Concepts  ==
+The main panel contains several tools to navigate your Library. The most visible of these is the Media Tree which contains various nodes that allow you to browse content by [[WebHelp:Playback Rules/4.0|Collections]], different attributes like Title, Artist and Genre, [[WebHelp:Podcasts/4.0|Podcasts]], [[WebHelp:Playlists/4.0|Playlists]], Media Servers, [[WebHelp:Net Radio/4.0|Net Radio]], [[WebHelp:My Computer/4.0|My Computer]], CD/DVD Drives and Portable/Audio Devices. To navigate, select and browse by any [[{{WebHelp:Links|Library}}|node]], using the mouse or arrows keys, or by typing text. To fine-tune the results, you can use:
-The '''View toolbar''' allows you to switch to the '''Art''', '''Art with Details''', '''Art Browser with Details''' views and/or enable the '''Column Browser'''.
+*The '''Column Browser''' to select particular attributes.
+*The [[WebHelp:Search/4.0|Search bar]] to search the contents of the selected node or the entire library (configurable).
+*Column headers to sort by any attribute. Hold the &lt;Ctrl&gt; key while clicking multiple headers to sort by multiple attributes.
-The '''Navigation toolbar''' allows you to view where you are in the Library hierarchy, and change locations.
-The '''Shortcuts toolbar''' quickly brings you to various nodes that may not be visible, or switch back and forth between nodes.
+== Interface  ==
-The '''[[{{WebHelp:Links|Now Playing}}|Now Playing]]''' window displays the currently active playlist.
+[[Image:MM4V Elements.jpg|800px|center|MediaMonkey window elements]]
-The [[{{WebHelp:Links|Album Art}}|'''Album Art''']] window shows art for the selected or currently playing track (configurable).
+Starting from the top, here's a brief description of the various other functions in the main panel:
-The '''[[{{WebHelp:Links|Player}}|Player]]''' displays the currently playing track.
+#The '''Main Menu''' allows you to access the various options and features in MediaMonkey. It can be set to auto-hide by disabling '''View > Main Menu''' bar.
+#The '''Tab toolbar''' allows you to navigate between the different open tabs. It can be set to auto-hide by disabling '''Always show the tab bar''' under '''Tools > Options > Appearance'''.
+#The '''View toolbar''' allows you to switch to the '''Details''', '''Art''', '''Art with Details''', '''Art Browser with Details''' views and/or enable the '''Column Browser'''.
+#The '''Shortcuts toolbar''' quickly brings you to various nodes that may not be visible, or switch back and forth between nodes.
+#The '''Player Type''' button allows you to switch to the MiniPlayer and the MicroPlayer.
+#The '''Search toolbar''' allows you to do a quick search in the Entire Library, active [[WebHelp:Playback Rules/4.0|Collection]] or within the listed files in the Filelisting. Which fields are searched can be changed under '''Tools > Options > Search'''.
+#The '''Navigation toolbar''' allows you to view where you are in the Library hierarchy, and change locations.
+#The '''Context toolbar''' gives access to important features related to the node viewed.
+#The '''Media Tree''' gives access to the different sections like [[WebHelp:Playback Rules/4.0|Collections]] and Playlists.
+#The '''Filelisting''' shows you all the files pertaining to the selected node in the Media Tree or the internet browser.
+#The '''[[WebHelp:Now Playing/4.0|Now Playing]]''' window displays the currently active playlist.
+#The [[WebHelp:Album Art/4.0|'''Art & Details''']] window shows art for the selected or currently playing file (configurable).
+#The '''[[WebHelp:Player/4.0|Player]]''' displays the currently playing Media File.
+*The '''Status bar''' under the Filelist shows information about currently selected or playing Media File(s), along with status information about any ongoing background activities. Any background activities can be terminated, or increased/decreased in priority by right-clicking on the Status bar.
-The '''Status bar''' under the tracklist shows information about currently selected or playing files, along with status information about any ongoing background activities. Any background activities can be terminated, or increased/decreased in priority by right-clicking on the Status bar.
+== Notes  ==
-Related information:
+*Most Toolbars can be enabled/disabled by right clicking on a Toolbar.
+*Most Windows can be enabled/disabled from the View menu in the Main Menu.
+*The Media Tree was known as Explorer Tree in MediaMonkey 3 and older.
+*The Column Browser can be enabled by enabling View > Show Column Browser.
-[[{{WebHelp:Links|Library}}|Library Node]]
-[[{{WebHelp:Links|Playlists}}|Playlists Node]]
+== Related Information  ==
-[[{{WebHelp:Links|My Computer}}|My Computer Node]]
+*[[WebHelp:Library/4.0|Library Nodes]]
+*[[WebHelp:Playlists/4.0|Playlists Node]]
+*[[WebHelp:My Computer/4.0|My Computer Node]]
+*[[WebHelp:Net Radio/4.0|Net Radio]]
+*[[WebHelp:Podcasts/4.0|Podcasts]]
+*[[WebHelp:Customizing MediaMonkey/4.0|Customizing MediaMonkey]]
-[[{{WebHelp:Links|Net Radio}}|Net Radio]]
-[[{{WebHelp:Links|Podcasts}}|Podcasts]]
+'''Previous:''' [[WebHelp:Adding_Existing_Files_to_the_Library/4.0|Adding Existing Files to the Library]]<br>
+'''Next:''' [[WebHelp:Playing_Audio_Tracks/4.0|Playing Files]]
-[[{{WebHelp:Links|Customizing MediaMonkey}}|Customizing MediaMonkey]]
+{{WebHelpFooter}}
-  {{WebHelpFooter}}