Movie Index

MovieIndex v1.1.rar or zip

# Movie Index - README

## Description

**Movie Index** is your personal multimedia database creator. Organize and share video and audio files from your computer across a VPN, private network, or local network with family and friends.

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## Supported Formats

Movie Index supports the following file formats:

`.mp3`, `.mp4`, `.webm`, `.aac`, `.ogg`, `.opus`, `.wav`, `.m4a`, `.3gp`, `.aiff`, `.au`, `.amr`

If your web browser does not support a particular format, the file will automatically be downloaded, allowing you to open it with another media player such as VLC Media Player.

Movie Index also supports VLC playlists, which can be downloaded and opened directly in VLC Media Player.

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## Additional Features

### Image Support

If you save an image with the same filename as a video or audio file, Movie Index will automatically display it alongside the corresponding media file.

Supported image formats:

`.jpg`, `.jpeg`, `.gif`, `.png`, `.webp`, `.bmp`

### Directory Structure Mirroring

The generated HTML structure mirrors your hard drive's directory structure, making navigation simple and familiar.

### Hidden Directories

You can exclude specific directories from Movie Index by renaming them with the extension:

`_no or _private`

These directories will not be included in the generated index.

### Automatic Updates

Each time you start Movie Index, you select the drive to index. The HTML network is then automatically created or updated.

Any changes to your directory structure or media files will be reflected the next time Movie Index is launched.

### Enhanced Search

The search function is optimized to provide more results while requiring fewer characters to be entered.

### Network Messaging

A list of available networks is displayed.

Using a WebSocket extension for your web browser, you can send messages between the server and all connected clients.

### CleanIndex

The **CleanIndex** option completely removes the generated HTML structure when you no longer wish to use Movie Index.

### Customization

You can easily customize:

* `styles.css`

* `background.mp4`

* All sound output files

This allows you to personalize the appearance and user experience of Movie Index.

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# Installation Instructions

### 1. Download

Download the Movie Index package:

`MovieIndex.rar`

### 2. Extract

Extract the `.rar` archive using any compatible extraction tool.

### 3. Install

Run:

`MovieIndex Installer.exe`

with administrator privileges.

### Important

If the program closes immediately after opening through the shortcut, manually enable administrator privileges for the following files located in:

`C:\Program Files (x86)\Movie Index`

Files:

* `CleanIndex.exe`

* `CleanUP.exe`

* `Movie Index.exe`

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# Running the Program

## Movie Index Server (Host)

1. Double-click the **Movie Index Server** icon or launch it using the shortcut.

2. Enter your VPN or localhost IP address and press **Enter**.

3. Enter the working directory where you want Movie Index to be created.

### Note

Media files are only read from subdirectories within the selected main directory.

Example:

If `D:\` is selected as the main directory, all supported media files located within the subdirectories of `D:\` will be included.

4. Movie Index will automatically open in your web browser.

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## Movie Index Visitors

1. Double-click the **Movie Index Visitors** icon or launch it using the shortcut.

2. Enter the VPN or localhost IP address provided by the Host user and press **Enter**.

3. Movie Index will automatically open in your web browser.

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## Movie Index CleanUp

1. Double-click the **Movie Index CleanUp** icon or launch it using the shortcut.

2. The following prompt will appear:

   `"Do you want to clean up the Movie Index immediately? (Y/N)"`

### If You Select "No"

The CleanIndex Server will automatically start after 20 seconds, allowing you to initiate the cleanup process from within Movie Index.

### Options

* Press **Y** for Yes.

* Press **N** for No.

### Note

CleanUp can only be used by the Host user.

It always uses the most recent directory path that was used to create the Movie Index.

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# VLC Playlists (Host User Only)

## Creating Playlists

Use VLC Media Player within your movie or TV series directory to create your own VLC playlists.

This is ideal for watching multiple movies or TV series episodes in succession.

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## Adding Playlists from Other Drives

If you have movies or TV series stored on another drive that is not included in Movie Index:

1. Create a VLC playlist in that location.

2. Copy the playlist file into the directory:

   `.My VLC PlayLists`

created automatically by Movie Index.

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## Including Images with Playlists

To display an image alongside a playlist:

1. Save an image file with the same filename as the VLC playlist.

2. Movie Index will automatically display the image together with the playlist.

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## Accessing VLC Playlists

1. Install VLC Media Player.

2. Create a VLC playlist.

3. Copy the playlist file into:

   `/.My VLC PlayLists`

4. Open the Movie Index webpage.

5. Navigate to:

   `.My VLC PlayLists`

6. Select the desired VLC playlist.

7. Your browser will begin downloading the playlist file.

8. Once downloaded, open the file with VLC Media Player.

9. The downloaded file will be automatically removed from your Downloads folder after 20 seconds.

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## Important Notes

* Downloaded playlist files are automatically deleted after 20 seconds.

* All playlist files must use the `.xspf` extension.

* If the file is deleted before you open it, simply repeat the download process.

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# Sharing Playlists with Remote Users

This feature only applies to VLC playlists created within the Movie Index directory.

### Steps

1. Share the drive containing Movie Index on your local network.

2. The remote user must map the shared drive using the same drive letter as the Host user.

Once configured, the remote user will be able to play the VLC playlists successfully because the file paths will match those used by the Host system.

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## Enjoy Movie Index

Enjoy creating, organizing, and sharing your online media collection with Movie Index.

Thank you for using Movie Index!

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## Feedback

For feedback, feature requests, or suggestions, please visit:

https://onlyregistered.github.io/appfeedback/

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