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Is there a way to launch kodi directly into the TV Shows category? - PCycle - 2023-03-12
I've tried editing the guisetting.xml and advancedsettings.xml but I haven't been able to figure this out yet. My build of kodi only has one category, TV Shows. When Kodi launches I want to start inside that folder already without having to click TV Shows.
RE: Is there a way to launch kodi directly into the TV Shows category? - pkscout - 2023-03-12
Yes, but not through any of the settings. You can open Kodi to certain windows using Settings > Interface > Startup, but TV shows isn't an option there.
To do this, you need to have a little Python script that runs at startup, which you can do following these instructions:
https://kodi.wiki/view/Autoexec_Service
In your case, you probably need to set the autoexec.py file to say:
python:
import xbmc
xbmc.executebuiltin('ActivateWindow(videos,TvShowTitles)')
If you want a slightly different window, the full list of windows is at:
https://kodi.wiki/view/Opening_Windows_and_Dialogs
RE: Is there a way to launch kodi directly into the TV Shows category? - PCycle - 2023-03-14
It worked! Thanks so much!
RE: Is there a way to launch kodi directly into the TV Shows category? - PCycle - 2023-03-14
Since you are so knowledgable can I ask you another question? Or anyone else that knows. Now when it boots up its in the TV Shows Category, but the first selection is a back button. I have to move to the right to get to the first show. I know I could send a move over to the right command but is there a way to make that back icon disappear completely. I can always press back on my roku remote to go back? Is it possible?
RE: Is there a way to launch kodi directly into the TV Shows category? - pkscout - 2023-03-14
That's skin dependent. Estuary doesn't have any back button that I see when I open to TV shows title window. Are you sure you're using Estuary and not maybe Estouchy (which is the tablet version of the skin)? If you're using Estuary, can you post a screenshot of what you're seeing? Maybe there is a configuration option I've forgotten about.