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using_bitcomet_to_download_torrents [2010/07/18 20:02]
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using_bitcomet_to_download_torrents [2010/09/18 01:32]
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| ====1) Left-click on the Torrent link==== | ====1) Left-click on the Torrent link==== |
| * **1.1** On the webpage, click the link of the .torrent file; BitComet will capture it and begin download the task automatically. | * **1.1** On the webpage, click the link of the .torrent file; BitComet will capture it and begin download the task automatically. |
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| * <html><span style=color:darkred;font-weight:bold>Note:</span></html> If you don't intend to save the .torrent files first in a separate location (for backup purpose) as described above, then you can choose "//Open with: BitComet - a BitTorrent Client//" in the dialog box above and also tick the check-box "//Do this automatically for files like this from now on//".<html><br></html> After that, whenever you click on a torrent download link again in a webpage (or use most of the other methods below) you won't be presented anymore with the dialog from step **1.1** but you will be taken directly to the dialog from step **1.2** (below) instead.<html><br></html> You can always change back that option in Firefox, under //Tools --> Options --> Applications// by setting BitComet files back to "//Always ask//" status. (For other browsers the options will probably differ more or less. Check your browser's documentation for details on that.)<html><br /></html> Also please note that BitComet has browser integration only with Firefox and MS Internet Explorer so far. For other browsers you may have to manually open the .torrent file after your browser finishes downloading it. | * <html><span style=color:darkred;font-weight:bold>Note:</span></html> If you don't intend to save the .torrent files first in a separate location (for backup purpose) as described above, then you can choose "//Open with: BitComet - a BitTorrent Client//" in the dialog box above and also tick the check-box "//Do this automatically for files like this from now on//".<html><br></html> After that, whenever you click on a torrent download link again in a webpage (or use most of the other methods below) you won't be presented anymore with the dialog from step **1.1** but you will be taken directly to the dialog from step **1.2** (below) instead.<html><br></html> You can always change back that option in Firefox, under //Tools --> Options --> Applications// by setting BitComet files back to "//Always ask//" status. (For other browsers the options will probably differ more or less. Check your browser's documentation for details on that.)<html><br /></html> Also please note that BitComet has browser integration only with Firefox and MS Internet Explorer so far. For other browsers you may have to manually open the .torrent file after your browser finishes downloading it. |
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| * **1.2** Once the .torrent file is done downloading in the browser, BitComet automatically captures the download. (I.e. if you choose "//Open with BitComet//"; if you choose "//Save file//" then you'll have to open it manually by double-clicking on the .torrent file.) Verify the pathname where you want the torrent content to be saved to and click "Download Now";\\ {{:win_06.png|}}\\ <html><br /></html> | * **1.2** Once the .torrent file is done downloading in the browser, BitComet automatically captures the download. (I.e. if you choose "//Open with BitComet//"; if you choose "//Save file//" then you'll have to open it manually by double-clicking on the .torrent file.) Verify the pathname where you want the torrent content to be saved to and click "Download Now";\\ {{:win_06a.jpg|}}\\ <html><br /></html> |
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| * **1.3** In the tasklist, we can see that the torrent content is downloading (downwards green arrow);\\ {{:win_07b.png|}}\\ <html><br /></html> | * **1.3** In the tasklist, we can see that the torrent content is downloading (downwards green arrow);\\ {{:win_07a.jpg|}}\\ <html><br /></html> |
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| * **1.4** When BitComet has finished downloading the torrent contents, the status of the task will automatically change to "uploading" (also called "seeding") as shown by an upward-pointing red arrow.\\ {{:win_08b.png|}}\\ <html><br /></html> | * **1.4** When BitComet has finished downloading the torrent contents, the status of the task will automatically change to "uploading" (also called "seeding") as shown by an upward-pointing red arrow.\\ {{:win_08c.jpg|}}\\ <html><br /></html> |
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| **Note:** <html><span style=color:darkred;font-weight:bold;font-style:italic>Steps </span><span style=font-weight:bold;font-style:italic>1.2 - 1.4</span> <span style=color:darkred;font-weight:bold;font-style:italic>from above, are identical for all the methods described below, therefore they won't be mentioned anymore in order to keep the page uncluttered by unnecessary repetition. They are to be implicitly assumed for each of the following methods, too.</span></html> | **Note:** <html><span style=color:darkred;font-weight:bold;font-style:italic>Steps </span><span style=font-weight:bold;font-style:italic>1.2 - 1.4</span> <span style=color:darkred;font-weight:bold;font-style:italic>from above, are identical for all the methods described below, therefore they won't be mentioned anymore in order to keep the page uncluttered by unnecessary repetition. They are to be implicitly assumed for each of the following methods, too.</span></html> |
| ====1) Open .torrent file on the computer==== | ====1) Open .torrent file on the computer==== |
| * Left-click "//File --> Open Torrent//" in BitComet menu bar and open the .torrent file;\\ {{:win_04c.png|}}\\ <html><br /></html> | * Left-click "//File --> Open Torrent//" in BitComet menu bar and open the .torrent file;\\ {{:win_04c.png|}}\\ <html><br /></html> |
| * In the pop-up dialog, browse and navigate to the .torrent file you saved and click "Open";\\ {{:win_05.png|}}\\ <html><br /></html> | * In the pop-up dialog, browse and navigate to the .torrent file you saved and click "Open";\\ {{:win_05a.jpg|}}\\ <html><br /></html> |
| | <html><span style=color:teal;font-weight:bold>Tip:</span></html> You can select multiple torrents at once and hit the "Open" button. This will open the properties dialog for all of them, one at a time, allowing you to add them all to the Task List. |
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| ====2) Use a Magnet URI or direct URL or torrent info-hash==== | ====2) Use a Magnet URI or direct URL or torrent info-hash==== |
| * When the .torrent file's download is finished, the BT task download window appears.\\ {{:win_11.png|}} | * When the .torrent file's download is finished, the BT task download window appears.\\ {{:win_11.png|}} |
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| | <html><span style=color:teal;font-weight:bold>Tip</span></html>: Starting with v.1.23 you can add multiple URLs at once. They will all be added to the Task List. |
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| * Navigate to the location where the .torrent file is saved, select it and drag it to the BitComet floating Window. Pop-up task properties dialog will appear; click "Download Now" to start downloading. | * Navigate to the location where the .torrent file is saved, select it and drag it to the BitComet floating Window. Pop-up task properties dialog will appear; click "Download Now" to start downloading. |
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| ====2) Drag-and-drop the .torrent file to BitComet Main Window==== | ====2) Drag-and-drop the .torrent file to BitComet Main Window==== |
| * Navigate to the location where the .torrent file is saved, select it and drag it to the BitComet Main window. Pop-up task properties dialog will appear, click "Download Now" to start downloading. | * Navigate to the location where the .torrent file is saved, select it and drag it to the BitComet Main window. Pop-up task properties dialog will appear, click "Download Now" to start downloading. |
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| | <html><span style=color:teal;font-weight:bold>Tip</span></html>: You can drag'n'drop multiple .torrent files onto the BitComet UI; they will all be added to the Task List, one after another. |
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