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 ===== Formatting tips ===== ===== Formatting tips =====
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 +==== Choosing a playlist view ====
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 +Newer versions of **columns_ui** include two versions of the playlist view: a legacy version (Columns Playlist) and a newer version that supports embedded artwork (NG Playlist).
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 +To experiment with the following examples, install the legacy playlist view, //Columns Playlist//. Also locate the Globals tab in the __Playlist view__ preferences panel and place a checkmark next to //"Enable legacy support for globals"//.
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 +Experimenting with the legacy playlist view affords you the opportunity to get your feet wet with the TAGZ language. You can switch to NG Playlist once you become more comfortable with TAGZ. Scripts are readily transferable to the new interface, although some built-in variable names are changed.
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 ==== Understanding titleformatting ==== ==== Understanding titleformatting ====
 Rather than blindly using someone elses config, it is best to get a grasp of the titleformatting language, so you can create personalised configs yourself. The language used in titleformatting is tagz; for more information see the articles below: Rather than blindly using someone elses config, it is best to get a grasp of the titleformatting language, so you can create personalised configs yourself. The language used in titleformatting is tagz; for more information see the articles below:
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