kodi/xbmc linux mint

pappa_golf

I have kodi running to stream my own content , when used in windows I used to have the windows taskbar , and was able to continue using the computer whilst playing music etc


under mint 17.2 , it starts , grabs the whole display and stops me doing any work , no task/toolbar

is there anyway to open this in a minimised , or smaller box?

Fightsback

RTFM, it reveals pressing the \ key

S0litaire

According to the kodi wiki you press the Backslash key to toggle between "Full Screen" and "Windowed"

Then you just need to "Alt+Tab" between screens to keep working while Kodi plays in the background.

pappa_golf

solved , search for an answer for hours , post for help , back to searching and find it strieght away!


system setting/vidio output / windowed display , then enlarge to keep toolbar showing


almost cracked this now!

cheers everyone

Fightsback

pappa_golf wrote: »

solved , search for an answer for hours , post for help , back to searching and find it strieght away!


system setting/vidio output / windowed display , then enlarge to keep toolbar showing


almost cracked this now!

cheers everyone

Sigh, just use the backslash key as mentioned earlier.

pappa_golf

ok , thanks , whilst you are about , a simple question

under windows I was able to add a second monitor to a PC and use the second screen to send a film to the tv via hdmi , and continue to work on display 1

question 1
, now running the nuc , that has display port and HDMI , willl I get display from both outlets if I locate cables?

question 2
can I use a duel (or extended window) in mint 17 , in order to send one stream to a tv?

Fightsback

pappa_golf wrote: »

ok , thanks , whilst you are about , a simple question

under windows I was able to add a second monitor to a PC and use the second screen to send a film to the tv via hdmi , and continue to work on display 1

question 1
, now running the nuc , that has display port and HDMI , willl I get display from both outlets if I locate cables?

question 2
can I use a duel (or extended window) in mint 17 , in order to send one stream to a tv?

Yes, just specify which display you want Kodi to use

System>System>video output> monitor

pappa_golf

nice one , forgot about that dsetting in kodi , well never saw it as I hav,nt streamed from kodi to a tv before , will locate cables later , cpc is only 2 miles from me

just checked display output only shows hdmi 1 , no display port , presumably this will appear when cabled

Fightsback

pappa_golf wrote: »

just checked display output only shows hdmi 1 , no display port , presumably this will appear when cabled

But of course my dear Watson

pappa_golf

cheers

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