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* [[Standard View]] - the primary user interface designed for use on a desktop computer |
* [[Standard View]] - the primary user interface designed for use on a desktop computer |
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* [[Mini View]] - this is a small-sized interface designed to be used while doing other work on the computer. |
* [[Mini View]] - this is a small-sized interface designed to be used while doing other work on the computer. |
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* Theater View - the interface designed for use from a large-screen and remote, such as with a Home Theater PC. |
* [[Theater View]] - the interface designed for use from a large-screen and remote, such as with a Home Theater PC. |
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* Display View - this is the full-screen playback mode of Media Center. |
* [[Display View]] - this is the full-screen playback mode of Media Center. |
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* Cover View - this is a full-screen version of Standard View, without any additional window chrome. |
* [[Cover View]] - this is a full-screen version of Standard View, without any additional window chrome. |
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Media Center can also be accessed by network devices through its [[Media Network]] features. These systems can have their own customized views separate from those used by the primary View Modes. |
Media Center can also be accessed by network devices through its [[Media Network]] features. These systems can have their own customized views separate from those used by the primary View Modes. |
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== Changing View Modes == |
== Changing View Modes == |
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=== Standard View === |
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You can switch which View Mode is currently active via a variety of methods: |
You can switch which View Mode is currently active via a variety of methods: |
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[[File:MC19-Switch_View_Modes.png|frame|none]] |
[[File:MC19-Switch_View_Modes.png|frame|none]] |
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=== Mini View === |
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* By right-clicking on the player and choosing the <span style="color:#8B4513">View</span> menu from within [[Mini View]]: |
* By right-clicking on the player and choosing the <span style="color:#8B4513">View</span> menu from within [[Mini View]]: |
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[[File:MC19-Switch View Modes-Mini.png|frame|none]] |
[[File:MC19-Switch View Modes-Mini.png|frame|none]] |
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=== Keyboard Shortcut === |
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* By [[Keyboard_Hot-keys|keyboard shortcut]]: |
* By [[Keyboard_Hot-keys|keyboard shortcut]]: |
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| Open Standard View |
| Open Standard View |
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| <tt>Ctrl + 1</tt> |
| <tt>Ctrl + 1</tt> |
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| <nowiki>⌘</nowiki><tt> + 1</tt> |
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| Open Mini View |
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| <tt>Ctrl + 2</tt> |
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| <nowiki>⌘</nowiki><tt> + 2</tt> |
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| Open Display View |
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| Cycle Primary Views |
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| <tt>Ctrl + 3</tt> |
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| <nowiki>⌘</nowiki><tt> + 3</tt> |
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| Open Theater View |
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| <tt>Ctrl + 4</tt> |
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| <nowiki>⌘</nowiki><tt> + 4</tt> |
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| Open |
| Open Cover View |
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| <tt>Ctrl + 5</tt> |
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| <nowiki>⌘</nowiki><tt> + 5</tt> |
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=== Automation === |
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Windows Shortcut |
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* Via [[DevZone|MC's APIs]], including: |
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** A number of [[Media_Center_Core_Commands#View|View-related MCC Commands]], which can be triggered from [[Web_Service_Interface|MCWS]] or via Windows Message. |
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** [[The_Command_Line|Command Line]] Mode command (/mode). |
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** [[Media_Center_Automation|COM Automation]] (Windows only) |
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* By automation command |
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[[Category: View Modes]] |
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[[Category: Frequently Asked Questions]] |
[[Category: Frequently Asked Questions]] |
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Latest revision as of 22:57, 24 March 2014
MC has five primary View Modes, which change the overall look and operation of Media Center for different uses. These are:
- Standard View - the primary user interface designed for use on a desktop computer
- Mini View - this is a small-sized interface designed to be used while doing other work on the computer.
- Theater View - the interface designed for use from a large-screen and remote, such as with a Home Theater PC.
- Display View - this is the full-screen playback mode of Media Center.
- Cover View - this is a full-screen version of Standard View, without any additional window chrome.
Media Center can also be accessed by network devices through its Media Network features. These systems can have their own customized views separate from those used by the primary View Modes.
Changing View Modes
Standard View
You can switch which View Mode is currently active via a variety of methods:
- With the View menu from within Standard View:
Mini View
- By right-clicking on the player and choosing the View menu from within Mini View:
Keyboard Shortcut
| Function | Windows Shortcut | OSX Shortcut |
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| Cycle Primary Views | Shift + F11 | ⇧ + F11 |
| Cycle Theater Views | F11 | F11 |
| Open Standard View | Ctrl + 1 | ⌘ + 1 |
| Open Mini View | Ctrl + 2 | ⌘ + 2 |
| Open Display View | Ctrl + 3 | ⌘ + 3 |
| Open Theater View | Ctrl + 4 | ⌘ + 4 |
| Open Cover View | Ctrl + 5 | ⌘ + 5 |
Automation
- Via MC's APIs, including:
- A number of View-related MCC Commands, which can be triggered from MCWS or via Windows Message.
- Command Line Mode command (/mode).
- COM Automation (Windows only)