Create an AutoPlaylist

Like a regular playlist, an AutoPlaylist plays a series of clips. However, when you create or later remix an AutoPlaylist, RealPlayer searches your media library and automatically creates a fresh mix of clips based on criteria (clip properties) you have specified.

Double-click on an AutoPlaylist to open its collection of clips in the Library Display area. 

Use the Remix feature anytime to create a new mix of clips with the same criteria. Also, the Auto Remix feature sets an AutoPlaylist to remix every time it's played.

Create an AutoPlaylist

1. Click and select File > New > New AutoPlaylist. The "New AutoPlaylist" wizard opens.
2. Select one of the following options:
• Create with search term. Uses the Search Library feature to populate the playlist. Enter search terms and search method.
• Create with genre/artist. Select the genre(s) and artist(s) you would like to include in the mix.
• Create with rules (advanced). Create and add rules for selecting clips. (See Advanced AutoPlaylist for details.)
3. Click Next to name and save your AutoPlaylist.
4. Enter the AutoPlaylist name.
5. Select or deselect settings under Options if you wish.
   
6.  Click Finish. RealPlayer will create and save the AutoPlaylist.

Edit an AutoPlaylist

1. Open the Library.
2. In the sidebar, select AutoPlaylists. The AutoPlaylists are listed in the Display area.
3. In the Display area, double-click an AutoPlaylist to select and open it.
4. In the sidebar Tasks area, click Edit AutoPlaylist. The "Edit AutoPlaylist" wizard opens.
5. Enter your new rules or other criteria for this AutoPlaylist.
6. Click Finish to save the changes and return to the Library.

Remix an AutoPlaylist

1. Open the Library.
2. Select View > Show Organizer.
3. Select AutoPlaylists.
4. Select an AutoPlaylist from the drop-down list. The selected AutoPlaylist is displayed.
5. In the sidebar Tasks area, select Mix AutoPlaylist.
6. RealPlayer will search for and select a new set of clips that match your AutoPlaylist criteria.
   

Good to Know

Search results for an AutoPlaylist are based on the information in CD Info and Clip Info.

RealPlayer includes several default AutoPlaylists already built in. They're based on information such as your clip ratings, dates, or when you last played the clips, so RealPlayer can automatically group clips into lists such as "Clips from the 80s" and "Clips I like (rating 4-5)." Use these default AutoPlaylists as is, or edit them any way you like. Double-click on a default AutoPlaylist to open its collection of clips in the the Library Display area.

See Also

Create an Advanced Autoplaylist

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