[mythtv-users] recordings playlist usability question (or suggestion)

[Robert Tsai]

On Sat, Nov 12, 2005 at 02:50:39PM -0600, Kevin Kuphal wrote:
> >Just a question about how to use the playlist function with
> >recordings. I use this mainly to queue up some recordings for the
> >kids.
> >
> >I have my recordings sorted to display the newest first. I'll
> >descripbe the actions I now do to line up 3 consecutive recordings
> >in the order they ware broadcasted.
> >
> >-Select the oldest recording. Right arrow, add to playlist
> >-up 2 times to select the next recording, right arrow, add to playlist
> >-up 2 times to select the next recording, right arrow, add to playlist
> >
> >I now have the 3 recordings marked.
> >
> >Now to play all tree I have to press M (for menu), playlist
> >options, playback playlist and we are off.
> >
> >Anyone know of a better way to this?

I think there is an option to sort by oldest first instead of newest
first. That will eliminate the repeated "up 2 times" sequence.

> You can mark recordings for a playlist using the / key (if you have
> that bound to your remote, etc.)  This is the same key used in many
> places for favorites, etc.  Use ? to clear the playlist.
> 
> I can appreciate the usability suggestions as well and while they
> are noted, developers time is limited so if you have the inclination
> to generate patches to add these enhancements, I'm sure they will be
> looked at.  I use the playlist occasionally with the kids but
> haven't had an inclination to really delve into the behavior as it
> works well enough as is, even if it is a few extra presses.

--Rob
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