From 288780863f36a5feb655ebf1ff1f852ab8471bf6 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Core <64542347+coredev-uk@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Sat, 30 Apr 2022 03:13:38 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] Support FAQs --- SUMMARY.md | 3 ++- support/faqs.md | 68 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2 files changed, 70 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) create mode 100644 support/faqs.md diff --git a/SUMMARY.md b/SUMMARY.md index aa42deb..b07479d 100644 --- a/SUMMARY.md +++ b/SUMMARY.md @@ -36,4 +36,5 @@ ## ✋ Support -* [Troubleshooting](support/troubleshooting.md) \ No newline at end of file +* [Troubleshooting](support/troubleshooting.md) +* [Support FAQs](support/faqs.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/support/faqs.md b/support/faqs.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..3d8369d --- /dev/null +++ b/support/faqs.md @@ -0,0 +1,68 @@ +--- +description: FAQs to assist you with using Cider. +--- + +## How to Find the Application Data Directory + +The location of your application data varies depending on your operating system. +* For Windows-based operating systems, the path is `%APPDATA%/Cider/` +* For Linux users, the AppData can be found in `.config/Cider/`. +* For macOS the path is `Library/Application Support/Cider/`. + +*** + +## MPRIS Integration Information + +For those who are using Linux and intend on using a script to display song information, you can utilise the cider MPRIS integration with the `org.mpris.MediaPlayer2.cider` or cider identifier. If you wish to find out more about MPRIS, visit the [arch wiki page](https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/MPRIS). + +*** + +## Why is my Discord RPC status not appearing? + +Try the following if Discord Rich Presence is not appearing on Discord. + +
+Activity Status Message + +*** +Make sure that 'Display current activity as a status message' is enabled in your Activity Status category in the Discord settings. +Cider will not appear as a game, so do not manually add it. + +![Discord Activity Status Message](https://i.imgur.com/3znfOMh.png) + +
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+Snapcraft Store Issues + +*** +If you are using Discord from the Snap Store, you are advised to install from a different source (Discords Website or using another package manager). +The Snap Store version of Discord is known to have issues with DiscordRPC. +
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+Permissions + +*** +Ensure that you are running Discord on a level that is below Cider. If Discord is being elevated, Cider will be unable to connect. +Furthermore, **ensure that Discord is started first**. Cider has to connect to Discord and this is only done on Cider's launch. So make sure Discord is started before Cider. +
+ +*** + +## Cider on Wayland + +If you experience issues when running Cider on the Linux Wayland Desktop Server, pass the following arguments when launching the app: +`--enable-features=UseOzonePlatform --ozone-platform=wayland` + +*** + +## Cannot Cast on my Network (Windows) + +For issues when attempting to cast your music, do the following: +1. Open Control Panel +2. Click Network and Internet +3. Click Network and Sharing centre +4. Click Change Advanced Sharing Settings on the left-hand side +5. Expand the Guest or Public list and turn on both options. +6. Restart your PC \ No newline at end of file