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Removing path of media files#

With BORIS, you can choose to store the full path of media/data files in the project file (for example: /home/user/Video/video_n1.mp4 or c:\Users\user\Documents\video1.avi).

If you want to move your project to a different computer, or if you want to move your media/data files, you may choose not to store the full path. To do this, you can add media/data files using relative paths (see the Add media files section). You can also remove the full path of your media/data files from all observations in the current project (File > Remove path from media files). Please note that this operation is irreversible. After removal, the full path of your media will be lost and cannot be recovered.

If you choose not to store the full path of media/data files, the path of the media/data files must contain the path of your BORIS project file.

Example: if your BORIS project file is saved in /home/user/projects/test.project your media/data files can be saved in the /home/user/projects/videos directory but NOT in the /home/user/videos directory.

Docking / undocking graphical elements#

All elements, including all media players, can be undocked from the main window and positioned wherever you prefer (e.g. they can be on the same desktop over one or many screens).

The position of the various widgets is saved in the configuration file at the end of the work session.

Undocked widgets

Clicking the icon in the top-right corner of the widget (on macOS, the icon is located in the top-left corner) undocks the widget so that it can be repositioned in another docking area or moved outside the main window. Double-clicking the top bar of the widget docks it back into the main window.

For Linux:

dock/undock

For Microsoft-Windows:

dock/undock

For MacOS:

dock/undock

If you prefer not to move dock widgets, you can lock them in the main window by enabling Lock dockwidgets (see Tools > Lock dockwidgets). All dock widgets will be docked in the main window and locked on it except the player dockwidgets.

Configuration files#

BORIS saves the configuration (user preferences, window positions, widget positions) in a configuration file named .boris, stored in the home directory of the current user:

for Linux:
/home/USERNAME/.boris

for Microsoft-Windows:
C:\Users\USERNAME\.boris

for MacOS:
/Users/USERNAME/.boris

If you have trouble using BORIS, try closing the program, deleting this file and relaunch BORIS.

The recent projects list is saved in the .boris_recent_projects file in the home directory of the current user.

Lock the dockwidgets#

The dockwidgets (except the player dockwidgets) can be locked on the main window (See Tools > Lock dockwidgets).

Valid keys for triggering behavior#

BORIS distinguishes between lowercase and uppercase characters.

  • keys from a to z
  • keys from A to Z
  • keys from 0 to 9
  • function keys from F1 to F12
  • à é è ù ì ç
  • ! " £ $ % & / ( ) = ? ^ [ ] { } @ | § ° #