Playing Filesystem Folders

PM123 can play the whole content of a filesystem folder without the need to create a playlist. This is done by creating a virtual playlist in memory with all items in the folder.

URL syntax

Filesystem folders use a special URL syntax. The object name always ends with a trailing slash. Example:

file:///E:/AUDIO/4CD/sascha mller/

The URL may use parameters for options. They start with a '?' and are seperated by '&' as HTTP parameters too. Example:

file:///E:/AUDIO/4CD/sascha müller/?recursive&pattern=*.mp3
Syntax Description Example
recursive This option includes all nested folders as virtual nested playlists. All parameters are inherited. .../?recursive
pattern=wildcard This restricts the files to that ones that match the wildcard name. .../?pattern=*.mp3
sort={1|-1} Override the configuration setting whether to sort the content of folders by name.
'-1' will force the option off for this folder.
.../?sort=1
foldersfirst={1|-1} Override the configuration setting whether to place subfolders before any other content.
'-1' will force the option off for this folder.
.../?foldersfirst=-1