Topic: Jmxtoolz (Read 180 times)

Angerwound · « **on:** February 16, 2005, 06:09:00 PM »

JMXToolz Beta Release
Download Here: JMXToolz Beta

With the latest OXM disks being created (Issue #40 and newer) they have converted to a newer 3d-esque menu system that uses a binary file called 'menu.jmx' to construct the menu/colors/backgrounds/items/actions etc...

I and PedrosPad have written a set of tools for users to toy with this file and create their own OXM disk menus. The main reason behind this project was a replacement of CDX for those that create MultiGameMenu's or a low-end dashboard.

The newer menu system supports audio/video file playback, XBE Execution, Screensaver, Billboard Feature and more. See included .cfg within JMXBuild for all options available.

Within the package are three tools:

jmxDump (simply dumps the format of the JMX, as xbedump would for XBE's)
jmxToTxt (Writes a text version of the JMX file for users to read a bit easier)
jmxBuild (Inputs a config file, and creates the JMX based on the user's preferences). A few things have yet to be implemented into jmxBuild such as color settings and screensaver settings.

This thread is for any feedback, problems, enhancements, or comments in general about the menu system or tools. Source is included for those that wish to look further into the binary file structure or create bigger and better tools.

KLoNe · « **Reply #1 on:** February 16, 2005, 08:16:00 PM »

mmmm, 3d Menu System? Sounds awesome

Tired of doin all my own CDX's and Avalaunch Multi-Disc didn't have the options I was after.

Any pics of the new Menu?

Angerwound · « **Reply #2 on:** February 16, 2005, 07:52:00 PM »

I can do some pics if I can locate the digicam I have lying around. If I can't find that by the end of the night I'll load up a debug bios.

NetDan · « **Reply #3 on:** February 17, 2005, 02:16:00 AM »

Excellent!!!

I'll try this out tomorow!

Thanks!

PedrosPad · « **Reply #4 on:** February 17, 2005, 02:17:00 AM »

) one US OXM #40+ issue to get hold of the menu system's xbe.

PS. While the US OXM menu is quite suitable to produce multi-game DVDs for homebrew use worldwide, theres no apparent localisation support in the new OXM jmx menu format, so it may have to undergo a maintenance cycle before it make an official appearance on European OXM cover disks.

gasclown · « **Reply #5 on:** February 17, 2005, 05:07:00 AM »

world in an oyster · « **Reply #6 on:** February 17, 2005, 06:36:00 AM »

wow! sounds great!
good luck with this :-)

PedrosPad · « **Reply #7 on:** February 17, 2005, 08:46:00 AM »

QUOTE(gasclown @ Feb 17 2005, 12:13 PM)

man im hanging to see this....
would love a chance to skin it - now to find an import.

Once your US pen friend sends you the OXM #40 issue, the files that make up the menu system are:

CODE

D:\default.xbe
D:\menu.jmx
D:\menu.txt
D:\billboard\GFTrialersmall.xmv
D:\Media\Font.xpr
D:\Media\loadingscreen.bmp
D:\Media\oxm.xbg
D:\Media\Resource.xpr
D:\Media\Audio\dsstdfx.bin
D:\Media\Audio\interface.xsb
D:\Media\Audio\music.xwb
D:\Media\Audio\sfx.xwb
D:\Media\Fonts\xboxtit.3df
D:\Movies\GameFly_ForceRun.xmv
D:\Sponsors\gamefly.dds

Due to the movies (which can be dropped BTW), this totals about 19MBs RARed (unpacked size 38,519,076 bytes)

This post has been edited by PedrosPad: Feb 17 2005, 04:49 PM

Angerwound · « **Reply #8 on:** February 17, 2005, 10:39:00 AM »

FYI: When building your JMX via the JMXBuild. Be sure to have any movies that you define in any of the sections, located in they're appropriate folders otherwise your menu will lock up.

I haven't toyed with completely removing billboard movies/sponsors/forced videos etc.. So am unsure on what will happen if they are left undefined or NULL.

jcupp114 · « **Reply #9 on:** February 18, 2005, 09:52:00 AM »

I looked for the oxm disc via ebay. Theres a few. Where else might I venture. I have some killer movies to implement or to test out!

idc · « **Reply #10 on:** February 18, 2005, 12:36:00 PM »

Would it not be possible to upload the menu system files to the usual place?

Certainly would not be any worse than downloading CDX or MenuX, which are already available.

Angerwound · « **Reply #11 on:** February 19, 2005, 07:19:00 PM »

I believe that is against XBINS rules. However, if cdx is there I will ask.

jcupp114 · « **Reply #12 on:** February 19, 2005, 08:10:00 PM »

My newphew has the oxm 36 can i use this before I got a hassel my sis about it. You know.
Take care
Jcupp114

HoRnEyDvL · « **Reply #13 on:** February 19, 2005, 08:33:00 PM »

any screen shots..

PedrosPad · « **Reply #14 on:** February 20, 2005, 08:54:00 AM »

QUOTE(jcupp114 @ Feb 20 2005, 03:16 AM)

My newphew has the oxm 36 can i use this before I got a hassel my sis about it.

Nah - US OXM #40 was the first to carry the new 3D menu system.
AFAIK OXM #41(which is good) is still on US newsstands and costs what? About $3? <_<

This post has been edited by PedrosPad: Feb 20 2005, 04:59 PM

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