Post by: Broads on July 06, 2007, 12:33:00 AM
Beta Available now..
Have tidied it up a bit, but still have a little work to do,
Credits go to 9t9 and gang for Vision, which is the skin I worked with to learn from and a starting point.
Post by: mbay on July 06, 2007, 02:45:00 AM
Post by: muggsy on July 06, 2007, 11:51:00 AM
Post by: beenieman4355 on July 06, 2007, 12:21:00 PM
I could see this being a themed oriented skin.
JVC
KENWOOD
SONY
PIONEER
Post by: Sharpe on July 06, 2007, 11:54:00 AM
Nice skin
Post by: Broads on July 06, 2007, 12:08:00 PM
Get the xpr here
Post by: Nezahaulcoyote on July 09, 2007, 10:21:00 AM
Post by: Nezahaulcoyote on July 09, 2007, 11:18:00 AM
Post by: Broads on July 09, 2007, 01:13:00 PM
What res are you running I have only built it for pal at the moment, not pal 16x9 or anything else you will have to excuse that..
As for the icons, and gfx all done by me im afraid and im not a gfx person..
If you have modded anything that makes it look better then please send me the updates and I'll update the build here.
Thanks for looking..
Post by: Nezahaulcoyote on July 10, 2007, 02:11:00 AM
Post by: Nezahaulcoyote on July 10, 2007, 01:49:00 AM
Now come on brothers......Lets see what u guys can come up with???????Challenge?????
Post by: Nezahaulcoyote on July 10, 2007, 08:02:00 AM
Post by: Broads on July 10, 2007, 11:26:00 AM
lol..Anyway, Interesting xprs your coming up with cant wait to see some more..
Guess I had better get on and do some more work on the bits that don't work too great.
Post by: Broads on July 10, 2007, 03:39:00 PM
Its based loosely on my current car head unit.. a Kenwood KDC-W6207
(IMG:http://www.enhance-photo.co.uk/xbmc/amped/kenwood.jpg)
Post by: Nezahaulcoyote on July 10, 2007, 04:38:00 PM
Post by: Broads on July 10, 2007, 11:44:00 PM
Yes I will do but in the mean time, just copy the fonts.xml from the PAL folder and this should do you.
Im having a re-jiggle of some of the home page elements at the moment, so if you are making a theme, then please wait awhile, as the background, currently curtains.png and floor.png will be merged into one file ampbehind.xpr
I am also going to change the blank filler that sits behind the scrolling text in the amp window display, so this can be updated with gfx also.
Hope this helps.
Post by: Broads on July 11, 2007, 02:50:00 PM
What do I do about getting a SVN folder???
Post by: Nezahaulcoyote on July 11, 2007, 04:18:00 PM
Post by: Broads on July 12, 2007, 01:40:00 AM
Or Copy the fonts.xml from the pal dir, and then copy it into your folder NTSC xx where NTSC xx is the resolution that you want to run.
Can you take a screen shot of this black bar thing?
Post by: Broads on July 13, 2007, 09:38:00 AM
Also when in TV shows this info panel should contiain the tv series image.
FYI : To take a screen shot, click the left thumb stick this saves the current screen to the directory you specify in the image setting (I think from memory) menu. from here browse to the dir with your ftp tool and you should find a file something like screenshot.bmp.
Shame you dont like the rust back drop. I was struggling to thing of what to use.
What I would really like is someone to produce some nice sonic looking waves in a gentle animation..
that can go in the background. Any takers? Post by: Nezahaulcoyote on July 16, 2007, 08:57:00 PM
Post by: Broads on July 17, 2007, 04:42:00 AM
But I guess what you are after is a means to change the font colors used within the skin much like how containment does it.
I will have to take a look into it, but I dont think it will be a quick update.
Chi3f are you able to give me any pointers in the right direction.
Post by: Nezahaulcoyote on July 17, 2007, 08:22:00 AM
Post by: Nezahaulcoyote on July 17, 2007, 09:54:00 AM
Post by: Broads on July 17, 2007, 10:35:00 AM
Do you mean when the tray ejects and the screen folds out those bars? one goes up the other down?
If so you have a screen calibration issue as this should look like a screen stretching out with a left and a right side to it. (so curtains would look a little daft)..
If this isn't what you mean, try explaining a little better. Or send a screen grab. See previous post for how to do this.
Regarding the latest xbmc build I will have to find out, as I havent got this yet.
Hows your theme coming along?
Post by: Nezahaulcoyote on July 17, 2007, 01:48:00 PM
http://www.box.net/shared/v1eor886c9
Post by: Nezahaulcoyote on July 17, 2007, 02:31:00 PM
This is the wickedist skin out right now. Also "PLEASE ADD WRAPVIEW" for all videos, pictures, & music...And please don't tell me u need a screenshot for WRAPVIEW? It is the most popular view for icons, besides wide icons. But I prefer WRAPVIEW 1-3....see clearity skin for examples....You rock Broads.
Post by: Broads on July 17, 2007, 02:33:00 PM
So if you are still having a problem explain slower... and I might catch on.
In the mean time I am adding support for different font colors to go with the different themes.
But that may take a little while whilst I get every thing in shape.
Post by: BYoung976 on July 17, 2007, 09:02:00 PM
Post by: Broads on July 18, 2007, 04:57:00 AM
QUOTE
Do you mean when the tray ejects and the screen folds out those bars? one goes up the other down?
If so you have a screen calibration issue as this should look like a screen stretching out with a left and a right side to it. (so curtains would look a little daft)..
If so you have a screen calibration issue as this should look like a screen stretching out with a left and a right side to it. (so curtains would look a little daft)..
So I stand by the last statement.. The screen that folds out from the cd tray would look daft with curtains inside it. Its supposed to be a lcd screen which unfolds and then turns on... But each to there own..
In anycase the image that you are looking to replace (by memory) is the tft_middle.png, But this is a slither of an image that stretches to fill the screen. Therefore if you wanted and by allmeans do what you want to your version, your curtains would have to have fixed verticals and so will stretch out without any problem.
Hope that helps...
Post by: Broads on July 18, 2007, 05:09:00 AM
I have no idea as I havent tried that res yet. Keep in mind this is still beta, and so I will try and fix things as I go. For the moment though PAL is the only format that I can guarantee works as it should.
PS.. Welcome aboard, I hope once you get the skin running that you like it and will want to contribute to the project.
Post by: Nezahaulcoyote on July 18, 2007, 07:40:00 PM
Post by: Broads on July 19, 2007, 09:11:00 AM
It still doesnt make any sense though..
why would you want curtains coming out of the TFT / CD tray? whats your thoughts on this..
Post by: Broads on July 21, 2007, 01:14:00 PM
Patience man.. I work 9-5 have a family and a wife
and then I get stuck in floods.. See UK news for details.Post by: SC10-E on July 21, 2007, 03:52:00 PM
QUOTE(Nezahaulcoyote @ Jul 21 2007, 05:42 PM) 
I'll tell you what, you fix the ruddy rotation problem and then I'll update the svn??
Thats on your end..My skin if I had the ability to code, would be done weekly. I also work 8-9 from home & Im married with 2 kids and one on the way. Were all busy man. Thats why I offered to help u? Patience????? I'm not on you. Just talking....& I also don't see any one else offering to help?
I hope you get fired, nazi, er, "Nezahaulcoyote"
Post by: Broads on July 21, 2007, 03:55:00 PM
If there was more interest in this skin, than just me and you.. then maybe I would be more compelled into spending more time on it.
For your information my day job is coding.. So its the last thing I really want to do when I come home. This for me was a pet project to see If I could create my own skin using the xbmc xml schema and I think I have managed that, and what it does, works for me, yes it needs some polish.... But i'm on my own here.
Sorry if this is sounding negative... Lets start again..
~ UPDATE ~
Currently I am going through the skin to implement your last request re-color fonts for each theme. I have also put a message into the t3ch release forum re the rotation of the knob, but the suggested hasn't worked so I am out of ideas at the moment..
Thank you for your continued interest, but please be patient.
Post by: SC10-E on July 21, 2007, 08:24:00 PM
QUOTE(Nezahaulcoyote @ Jul 21 2007, 10:56 PM)
SC10-E?? Open up so I can remove my left testicle....punk
I hope you get suspended someday with that mouth...punk
Im surprised Broads would want to work with you after that temper tantrum.
Post by: Broads on July 24, 2007, 12:14:00 PM
Anyway.. back to the skin if you would like to try the latest svn, it should if i've updated correctly work with the new build.
Go have fun, and chill.
Post by: SC10-E on July 24, 2007, 12:24:00 PM
QUOTE(Broads @ Jul 24 2007, 02:50 PM)
Nez, sc10-e play nice
Anyway.. back to the skin if you would like to try the latest svn, it should if i've updated correctly work with the new build.
Go have fun, and chill.
Yessir, sorry nez
Post by: Nezahaulcoyote on July 28, 2007, 01:22:00 PM
Post by: Broads on July 28, 2007, 03:01:00 PM
BTW.. I don't know where people got the idea NEZ is working with me..
Its true he is showing interest and suggesting features which is good.
He is also making themes, which he is perfectly entitled to... If there any good they could well be packaged with the build and if this is the case I will then say he is working with me but that has still to be proved.
However, some of the banter I have seen from him I do not condone or support in any way, and in many ways has made him look a tad un-professional..
But I am willing to give the guy a chance to prove himself, This project is a one man band at the moment, and any encouragement I can get, I will willingly take.
MBAY however, if you are listening and have the time, I would love your help with some gfx, what you have been doing with your themes is nothing short of amazing.
Laters.
Post by: Broads on August 07, 2007, 11:48:00 PM
Dialogs can now be read!...
Sorry It took so long for me to do that, but dialogs are boring.... As well as that I have updated the menus, FIXED the screen switch over issue I was having, Added a request from Nez for background images, Added a further theme "Kenwood" which in my opinion is far better than the original !... Fixed Color Fonts, added larger fonts, tweaked the home page, and made the build.bat file compile both the default and kenwood xprs to the build dir.
Theres probably some other stuff in there as well...
Post by: mbay on August 09, 2007, 12:07:00 AM
Post by: Broads on August 17, 2007, 12:30:00 AM
Post by: mbay on August 17, 2007, 01:36:00 AM
Post by: Broads on August 19, 2007, 01:44:00 PM
Most should still work
, but I need to reposition and size the favourites, but thats for another day.Mbay you better not be starting on another skin for containment...
I need you here Kiddin, your welcome abord anytime, but the sooner the better lol.
Post by: Nezahaulcoyote on August 19, 2007, 03:22:00 PM
Post by: Broads on August 20, 2007, 02:34:00 PM
But what I think you were refering to is the gfx equaliser showing up when it shouldnt which is now fixed.
Patience dear boy... When making coments, try thinking a little before you blurt out.
Heres another taster of the changes.
Post by: maximusoctavious on August 23, 2007, 08:45:00 PM
Post by: Broads on August 24, 2007, 11:30:00 AM
The build should still create the build folder as usual though so take a look and see if its there.
For your information though, I have removed the background images from the home screen as they were taking up too much space in the svn. If you want to use backgrounds then create some additional folders in the media dir before you FTP to your xbox.
The folders should be called
Movies
Music
Pictures
Games
I will update this in the bat file at some point to create for you and add an option in the skin later so that you can choose your own folders.
PS thanks for trying and if it doesnt work get back to me..
Post by: maximusoctavious on August 24, 2007, 06:22:00 PM
Post by: maximusoctavious on August 25, 2007, 03:28:00 PM
Post by: BecomethemonsteR on August 25, 2007, 11:07:00 PM
Post by: Broads on August 28, 2007, 08:28:00 AM
But you'll have to decide what images to use, as I have run out of imagination..
BecomethemonsteR Thanks for your coments, appreciate it... Still havent seen the film yet though.. maybe tonight.
Post by: Broads on August 28, 2007, 11:46:00 AM
- look for wallpapers games / movies etc.Or you could try this link. from a backpack of wallpapers released over at xboxmediacenter.
link
Post by: Broads on August 28, 2007, 01:01:00 PM
For all those that have requested it here is the update for custom wallpapers for everything.
Batch file updated to create folders, and for a little bonus, I have also added it to custom skin settings.
To get there go to the settings page, and pull up the menu / skin settings.
Next to fix, since the resize etc of the home page the cd / dvd tray seems to eject into thin air, so I think I shall see if I can do some thing here. Watch this space.
Post by: Broads on August 28, 2007, 02:20:00 PM
Basically, I have used the same code to build the kenwood xpr from two places so that when I am tweaking the gfx I dont have to build the whole lot.
The message, is only a message saying that it cant run part of it, as it expects to be running from a different folder.
But as the very next line tells the build to run from the correct folder it all works.
So ignore the message and party on..
Post by: maximusoctavious on August 30, 2007, 02:46:00 PM
Post by: Broads on September 01, 2007, 12:38:00 PM
Now go see to the baby......
lol
Post by: maximusoctavious on September 08, 2007, 02:39:00 PM
Post by: Broads on September 10, 2007, 12:02:00 PM
Its a PAL thing. I have updated the svn for the moment, but if I do any more work on the home page I might forget again and your be back to square 1..
Post by: Broads on September 12, 2007, 12:37:00 PM
Im lost.. is this the view you are refering to?
If so its been there since day one!..
If not what specifically ? showing only 3 titles?
Post by: Broads on September 12, 2007, 02:09:00 PM
Just less images, and more space. with text positioned different.
I cant see the point in adding this view. Maybe i'm missing something.
Post by: maximusoctavious on September 12, 2007, 10:17:00 PM
Post by: Broads on September 13, 2007, 11:52:00 AM
Anyhow on a 40" it looks fine
I probably, but don't quote me on this (im a sucker for doing things for the end users) wont do a 3 item list view, ive got other plans.