Post by: d0wnlab on October 29, 2005, 02:51:00 PM
OpenDash - Windows Build 396
The biggest update is definitely Skin/config separation. Now skins exist in seperate directories. They can also be loaded on the fly from within the dash.
As well, the dash now supports:
-multiline text messages.
-copying files/directories with progress bar display.
-internationalization.
These new features are documented in the WIP manual for the dash:
http://th0mas.xbox-s...s/skinning.html
I am in the process of registering a sf.net project to host the code, so that the code exists in a central CVS repository instead of my hard disk. People interested in contributing should talk to me. An xbox release will be soon, but don't get too excited - there are still a couple bugs with the xbox build that I haven't been able to fix just yet, and a number of features that are not yet stable.
It is my intent to release the source code under the Creative Commons Non-commercial license. The reason for this is to prevent unsavory individuals from using my hard work as a basis for a "legal commercial xbox application" or something similiar. The GPL does not have any stipulations against other people commercially selling your code, and as such, does not suit the project's needs.
Also, it is my intention to rename the project back to "OpenDash". The reason for this is that OpenBox was a mistake from day one - OpenBox is already a window manager. If skinners could refrain from using "OpenBox" that would be to everyones benefit. Sorry for this stupid mistake.
Cheers,
Tom
Post by: deadlokIV on October 31, 2005, 06:25:00 PM
I love the skin changing whilst the program is running, great work there.
Can't wait for the xbe's to be released.
Good job on everythiing.
-ronnel
edit:Woo!1st reply :P
This post has been edited by deadlokIV: Nov 1 2005, 02:26 AM
Post by: friedgold on October 31, 2005, 06:36:00 PM
QUOTE(d0wnlab @ Oct 29 2005, 11:02 PM)
It is my intent to release the source code under the Creative Commons Non-commercial license. The reason for this is to prevent unsavory individuals from using my hard work as a basis for a "legal commercial xbox application" or something similiar. The GPL does not have any stipulations against other people commercially selling your code, and as such, does not suit the project's needs.
I thought that the OpenXDK was licenced under the GPL and therefore anything statically linked to it has to be released under a GPL compatible licence. This would rule out the Creative Commons Non-commercial license as it has additional restrictions beyond those present in the GPL.
Or am I misunderstanding the OpenXDK licence?
Post by: d0wnlab on October 31, 2005, 07:57:00 PM
QUOTE(friedgold @ Oct 31 2005, 09:11 PM)
I thought that the OpenXDK was licenced under the GPL and therefore anything statically linked to it has to be released under a GPL compatible licence. This would rule out the Creative Commons Non-commercial license as it has additional restrictions beyond those present in the GPL.
Or am I misunderstanding the OpenXDK licence?
Or am I misunderstanding the OpenXDK licence?
It looks like you're right, I'm wrong. Shoot, I would have liked to add that stipulation.
Post by: iraqmaniac on November 12, 2005, 07:23:00 AM
??? [anyone have a copy?]
Post by: TriumphDog1 on November 12, 2005, 08:48:00 AM
How do you select menu items? I have tried about every button on the keyboard nothing seems to work. I can navigate through the first menu fine, just cant go any further.
Post by: d0wnlab on November 12, 2005, 03:51:00 PM
QUOTE(TriumphDog1 @ Nov 12 2005, 10:55 AM)
http://www.dll-files.com/dllindex/download...nload0UFdVBUJjQ
How do you select menu items? I have tried about every button on the keyboard nothing seems to work. I can navigate through the first menu fine, just cant go any further.
How do you select menu items? I have tried about every button on the keyboard nothing seems to work. I can navigate through the first menu fine, just cant go any further.
Most things in the second menu need to be run on an actual xbox to do anything (for example, boot a game). Read the skinning/configuring guide if you want to learn how to make your own menus, scripts, etc.
Post by: d0wnlab on November 12, 2005, 03:58:00 PM
QUOTE(iraqmaniac @ Nov 12 2005, 08:54 AM)
I tried to run it and it said "This application has failed to start because iconv.dll was not found."
??? [anyone have a copy?]
??? [anyone have a copy?]
Sorry about that. It's now contained in the RAR.
(Thanks TriumpDog1 for posting a link in the interim)
Cheers,
Tom
Post by: TheDuke2k5 on November 12, 2005, 06:39:00 PM
Post by: ksteiner on November 12, 2005, 08:19:00 PM
Post by: d0wnlab on November 12, 2005, 08:29:00 PM
QUOTE(ksteiner @ Nov 12 2005, 09:50 PM)
So if I ftp this to my xbox can I run it as an application???
No. It's a windows build of an application that also can be built as an xbox application. There is no real use for this program unless you're a skinner, or wanting to provide feedback on how it works/request features.
The xbox build will be coming out shortly.
Post by: d0wnlab on November 12, 2005, 08:44:00 PM
QUOTE(TheDuke2k5 @ Nov 12 2005, 08:10 PM)
Erm.. no it isnt
It is now :huh:
Post by: Australian Rat on November 20, 2005, 07:37:00 PM
QUOTE(TriumphDog1 @ Nov 12 2005, 10:55 PM)
http://www.dll-files.com/dllindex/download...nload0UFdVBUJjQ
How do you select menu items? I have tried about every button on the keyboard nothing seems to work. I can navigate through the first menu fine, just cant go any further.
How do you select menu items? I have tried about every button on the keyboard nothing seems to work. I can navigate through the first menu fine, just cant go any further.
'z' is 'A' and 's' is 'B' on the controller
Post by: d0wnlab on November 21, 2005, 10:09:00 AM
QUOTE(Australian Rat @ Nov 20 2005, 09:08 PM)
'z' is 'A' and 's' is 'B' on the controller
Actually s is "y", but they both work as a "back" button in menu's/dialogs. The actual "b" buttin is 'x'.