Novell LINUX ENTERPRISE DESKTOP 10 SP2 - GNOME 08-05-2008 Manual page 296

Helix Banshee automatically updates all smart playlists when a change is made to your
music library. If you import new songs, Helix Banshee checks to see if they match any
of your available smart playlists. When applicable, Helix Banshee also updates your
smart playlists if you just listened to a song or updated a song's metadata.
Creating a Smart Playlist
1 In Helix Banshee, click Music > New Smart Playlist.
2 Specify a name for the smart playlist, then select the criteria for songs in this
3 Click Save. The smart playlist is added to your music library.
Creating a Smart Playlist from a Search
You can create a smart playlist based on search criteria. For example, if you search for
all songs in your music library by a certain artist, Helix Banshee can create a smart
playlist in which all songs by that artist are selected.
1 In Helix Banshee, click Music > New Smart Playlist from Search.
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playlist to match.
Use the plus and minus symbols to add or remove criteria. To use an already
defined smart playlist, click Predefined Smart Playlists, then select the playlist
you want.