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== Using The Context Pane ==
== Using The Context Pane ==


[[Image:Contextpane.jpg|250 px|thumb|center|Context Pane with Current Track, Lyrics and Tabs applets.]]
[[Image:Contextpane.jpg|250 px|thumb|center|Context Pane in action with Current Track, Lyrics and Tabs applets, note that only the first two can be shown at the same time.]]


On the above image is shown the '''Context Pane''', which can be shown by going to <menuchoice>View -> Context</menuchoice> if its hidden. The pane is divided in two parts:
On the above image is shown the '''Context Pane''', which can be shown by going to <menuchoice>View -> Context</menuchoice> if its hidden. The pane is divided in two parts:


*The applet panel itself, where you can interact with the various applets in ways such as editing the lyrics or changing applet settings.
*The applet panel itself, where you can interact with the various applets in ways such as editing the lyrics or changing applet settings.
*The lower portion of the panel, where you can expand and collapse applets and manipulate them in various ways once you click the 'Configure Applets' button (Wrench Icon)
*The lower portion of the panel, where you can expand and collapse applets and manipulate them in various ways once you click the Configure Applets button (Wrench Icon).
 
=== Configuring Applets ==
 
Once you click the '''Configure Applets''' the lower portion of the '''Context Pane''' changes sligthly, each applet ta

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Context Pane

The Context pane is a panel to which you can add various applets,these which offer you information and media on your current music. A connection to the Internet is required for the most useful use of these little applications, which will fetch lyrics, information, photos, videos, and even guitar or bass tabs, depending on which applets you choose to display.

Using The Context Pane

Context Pane in action with Current Track, Lyrics and Tabs applets, note that only the first two can be shown at the same time.

On the above image is shown the Context Pane, which can be shown by going to View -> Context if its hidden. The pane is divided in two parts:

  • The applet panel itself, where you can interact with the various applets in ways such as editing the lyrics or changing applet settings.
  • The lower portion of the panel, where you can expand and collapse applets and manipulate them in various ways once you click the Configure Applets button (Wrench Icon).

= Configuring Applets

Once you click the Configure Applets the lower portion of the Context Pane changes sligthly, each applet ta