Post by: Voltaic on June 10, 2003, 09:11:00 AM
I'm wondering if anyone looked at modifying the existing dashboard to add our own shit? Maybe make a Win32 editor that would generate the proper files to be copied to the Xbox. If not, I'll try to reverse engineer the file format... (but since I'm new to the Xbox scene, I don't want to re-invent the wheel.)
Script Snippet ( ** I hope it's ok to paste a little part of it... if not, plz nuke the snippet part ** ).
---- 8< snippet 8< ----
| CODE |
// // Copyright © MS Corporation. All rights reserved. // DEF theScreen Screen { width 640 height 480 // width 854 // height 480 } DEF theAmbientSounds Group { // 0 = main menu // 1 = memory area // 2 = music area // 3 = settings area ... function EnableAmbientAudio() { var n = Math.round(Math.random() * (theAmbientSounds.children.length() - 1)); log("Picking ambient track " + (n + 1)); for (var i = 0; i < theAmbientSounds.children.length(); i = i + 1) theAmbientSounds.children.isActive = false; theAmbientSounds.children[n].volume = 0.95; theAmbientSounds.children[n].isActive = true; for (i = 0; i < thePeriodicSounds.children.length(); i = i + 1) thePeriodicSounds.children.isActive = true; } function AmbientAudioOn(Area) { var n = 0; if(Area == "MAIN MENU") n = 0; else if(Area == "MEMORY") n = 1; else if(Area == "MUSIC") n = 2; else if(Area == "SETTINGS") n = 3; ... |
---- 8< snippet 8< ----
-Volt.
Post by: jsm on June 10, 2003, 09:37:00 AM
Post by: Voltaic on June 10, 2003, 09:43:00 AM
-Volt.
Post by: Voltaic on June 10, 2003, 10:13:00 AM
Now, when I navigate the menus, I see FUCK ( B ) instead of BACK ( B )
Now, I know that the embeded data contains english and some other languages, we could nuke the other language in case our own embeded stuff is greater than the default data.
Edit: Ok, seems that we have a chunk of 36KB for each of the 9 languages. This is saved in Unicode at the end of the xboxdash.xbe file... so making an editor for that part would be a piece of cake. The main purpose of this data is for all the strings that can be used throughout the dashboard (I don't know if they are process globals or just instance globals). Also, the Xbox Live Online thingy is spawned from the default.xip script... so it seems we'll be able to re-use this feature to spawn other processes. Again, someone stop me if all this has been done before...
Also, the XIP files seems to be a combination of embeded files... I have yet to take a look at those in detail...
-Volt.
Post by: whoknew on June 11, 2003, 09:36:00 AM
Post by: FUCKMICROSOFT on June 11, 2003, 10:09:00 AM
Post by: XBOX War3z on June 12, 2003, 01:01:00 PM
EDIT: yup use the tool dexip to extract the files from XIP files
xboxdash.xbe (live updated) contains idd alot
| QUOTE |
| TGS%s%.4s.XBOXLIVE.COM AS%s%.4s.XBOXLIVE.COM MACS%s%.4s.XBOXLIVE.COM . ??F: DeviceHarddisk0Partition2 DeviceHarddisk0Partition1TDATA%08x$u%s contentmeta.xbx y:XODashxonlinedash.xbe y:xboxdash.xbe d:dashupdate.xbe %s%s DeviceCdrom0XODASH DeviceCdrom0XODashxonlinedash.xbe DeviceHarddisk0partition2XODash DeviceHarddisk0partition2XODashxonlinedash.xbe t:$u |
This post has been edited by XBOX War3z on Jun 12 2003, 08:14 PM
Post by: baturkin17 on June 13, 2003, 04:12:00 PM
i tried a couple with no results
Post by: Scan-C on June 13, 2003, 06:00:00 PM
This post has been edited by Scan-C on Jun 14 2003, 01:01 AM
Post by: Videogamebuyer14 on June 14, 2003, 12:17:00 AM
Post by: methadone_pretty on June 14, 2003, 02:49:00 AM
Post by: Voltaic on June 14, 2003, 07:12:00 AM
Here's what we'd need to do to make this thing work:
1) Hacking xboxdash.xbe
- We would need to get a way to change the built-in scripting engine so that we could rename the call GoToXOnlineDash to something like LaunchXBE and be able to pass the relative path to that xbe file.
- If we want to add extra functionality to the default xboxdash.xbe, we'll have to add some extra code to create another thread. In this thread, we could spawn an FTP Server Thread, and other shit...
2) Hacking the current XIP / XAP files
- We need an extractor (already exists) and a repacker (I'll code one tonight, but there are some values that are still unknown in these XIP files).
- We need an editor for those XAP file because damn, it'll take forever to test menus...
Loading order:
xboxdash.xbe loads up, finds the xboxdash.nnnnn folder (that's just depending on your version, older version has all the files on the root folder). Next, it extracts default.xap and starts parsing it. From that script file, it'll load other archive files.
The mainmenu5.xip/default.xap contains all the vrml-type code to draw the main menu. It is here that we would add 'Applications', 'Emulators', 'Games', etc. (but keep in mind that we can't load too many menus on the 1st page because it'll get crowded fast. I'll attempt to add a menu to that file tonight. And, using the scripting feature, we would load or own 'applications.xip' file. At first we could just use a static menuing system... but as more ppl gets involved (with interest I hope), ppl would start to understand the language and could come up with our own models and animation for them.
Anyway, hopefully another update tonight... maybe a screen shot...
-Volt.
Post by: Videogamebuyer14 on June 14, 2003, 08:51:00 AM
I hope this gets to a much more advanced stage.
Post by: Videogamebuyer14 on June 14, 2003, 11:53:00 AM
| QUOTE |
DEF ring Transform { children [ DEF theMenuItems Transform { fade 0.25 children [ DEF pod_rotate_structure Transform { children [ DEF podsupport_3 Transform { children [ Shape { appearance Appearance { material MaxMaterial |
looks like it controls the background dash movements. The little pictures, or .XM files, look like they are encoded images or materials, that eventually build up the rotating background.
And these right here,
DEF memory_metapanel Transform, DEF memory_metapanel Transform, and DEF Main_memory_podshell_11 Transform are basically telling these so called ".XM" files to transform, according to the coordinates provided in the default .xip file. For Example, rotation -0.995000 0.069740 -0.070990 -1.586000, translation -47.220001 55.810001 -14.640000, is telling these .XM files to move in a certain pattern.
Next off, I think that there are centain files required for the menu item, say, if you wanted your new option in the menu to say, "PICTURES" as an example, youd have some files called, PICTURES_arm01-FACES.xm, PICTURES_arm02-FACES.xm, PICTURES_panel_support-FACES.xm, PICTURES_text_metapanel-FACES.xm, etc... There are certain files that will be required to build these new options, as well as editing this .XIP, so wel probably be needing a .XM editor, which may be a diffrent version of a .png or .xbx, or even a .tga, a .XAP unpacker, and finally, a .XIP repacker.
Not trying to steal the spotlight, Voltaic, just pointing out some things, that caught my attention. For all I know, my info could be wrong, but most of it makes sense to me. Anyhow, good luck, and perhaps we could be partners in on this.
This post has been edited by Videogamebuyer14 on Jun 14 2003, 07:12 PM
Post by: Voltaic on June 14, 2003, 10:58:00 AM
Menu Text aren't textures, they are actual text. If you look (at the script) closely, it uses the built-in translator in the script to get the string "MUSIC" associated to the proper language resource in xboxdash.xbe (my version has 9 langauges in it).
Adding a menu on the main screen would be done in mainmenu5.xip/default.xap.
| CODE |
DEF theMusicItem Transform {...} DEF theMemoryItem Transform {...} DEF theOnlineItem Transform {...} DEF theSettingsItem Transform {...} You would add : DEF theHomemadeItem Transform { ... DEF homemade_text Transform { ... geometry Text { font "Heading" translate false text "Home Made" } // Note: I'm not using the built-in translator ... } ... } |
But, like I said, it's a bitch to position all that menu stuff, an editor would be ideal (of course, MS or REZN8 have these sort of tools).
As for the .XM (Xbox Material) it looks like they are just pointers to the .VB/.VI files (which are vertex buffers and vertex images that goes directly in the GPU.) So, the XIP file only tells the engine where to locate the textures on the chip, they aren't actual files in the .XIP. At least, so it seems...
As for people helping, I'm all for it. I'm also going to be in-active on this starting mid-next week since I'm off on vacation for 3 weeks... I doubt I'll spend time in front of a PC...
What I suggest is, before anyone starts coding (which might be a waste of time), is to merge all our brains (yes, a nice brain soup) and pump out all the shit that we can gather on the subject. Some stuff are easy to figure out while other isn't so. So, after a week or two, we have a good knowledge base so that we can start pumping tools out...
-Volt.
Post by: Videogamebuyer14 on June 14, 2003, 07:16:00 PM
Post by: Voltaic on June 14, 2003, 08:21:00 PM
...
XIP File Protection Error
Break: 0x00045D4B 0x000000B8
XIP File Protection Error
Break: 0x00045D4B 0x000000B8
Unable to load XBX file for scene!
...
I noticed that in the xboxdash.xbe file there's an XIPS section. I assume that there's some kind of hash/signature for each XIP files it loads... that'll have to wait for tomorrow 'coz I'm sleepy right now. One thing to try would be to just dis-assemble the xbe and disable the checking. I'll give that a go tomorrow.
PS: I know it isn't my tool because when I do an extract, re-built the file is 100% identical.
-Volt.
Post by: Voltaic on June 15, 2003, 08:43:00 AM
I'll try to get a capture and post it...
Ok, it's not another menu (yet) but this change was in the script file (see code below) and not in the XBE language resources.
| CODE |
geometry Text { font "Heading" translate false text "MUSIC (TEST)" } |
Now we REALLY need an editor for these files...
-Volt.
Post by: Voltaic on June 15, 2003, 10:14:00 AM
| CODE |
control DEF joy Joystick { function OnADown() { theMainMenu.children[0].children[0].select_pod_HL.children[0].appearance.material.param = 1; BlockUser("This is a test!"); ... |
-Volt.
Post by: Videogamebuyer14 on June 15, 2003, 12:36:00 PM
Good job Volt!
Post by: Dunny on June 15, 2003, 01:15:00 PM
Post by: xbox_freak!! on June 15, 2003, 12:58:00 PM
I wouls help but I know nothing about coding, accept for a bit of html,
Post by: HoRnEyDvL on June 15, 2003, 03:26:00 PM
well if u need more help just give me a buzz on msn & try 2 help u. Where are also working on a new Dashboard. XdashOs which is going 2 by similar to the MS dashboard. same interface ect. But yeah nice progress. That new window which says this is a test is it an existing one & u removed the original text & put your own or did you just add a new menu.I think we can get somewhere with this idea not sure how far tho. We wont see a ftp server inergrated
but hey we never know for now we need to get external menu added Eg new sections. Games > Emulators > Apps. ECT.HAve u tried modifying the line which displays what colur the Background net is & or even the text?. Give that a try see what u come up with.
Well im off got an assessment task on ShangHai to start doing lol so as i said give me a buzz & ill try 2 help you.
HoRnEyDvL
Post by: Voltaic on June 15, 2003, 04:08:00 PM
That 'This is a test!' isn't a binary edit, I actually modified the XAP file and added a line to the script. Since I'm using existing code all the animation is already done in the script when that pop-up window appear.As for the FTP server, it's very possible, but that'll required de-assembling the XBE, adding code to create a thread. A nice feature would be to create a thread that loads DLL files from a plug-in folder. If the Xbox doesn't support DllMain, we could easily add support for it from within the thread. In essence, with this plug-in feature, anything could be possible.
As for help, we need an editor for these XAP files!!
Just tried changing the skyColor to 0 0 0.2 (it's a bit hard to see, but there's some blue in the background)
Tried adding a color property to the shell transformation, but it crashed (RIP) saying Unknown property. So, it's one thing to change the script, but it's another to change it with valid stuff, following the proper syntaxes/rules. As for the text color, I think they use textures for such thing. Sure, the "text" itself are primitive drawing, but using textures and not solid colors.
-Volt.
Post by: Voltaic on June 15, 2003, 04:10:00 PM
-Volt.
Post by: HoRnEyDvL on June 15, 2003, 05:57:00 PM
as u say there is some blue can u tell me where i cant spot it out lol bad eye site.
Post by: ace-of_spades on June 15, 2003, 05:32:00 PM
Post by: Voltaic on June 15, 2003, 06:09:00 PM
As for the XIP tool, I'll probably release it early next week...
As for the XBE, you'll need to hack the version you have on your Xbox, or wait until I come up with a XIPS editor (figure out the signature algo).
And no, I don't live on these forums, I just get an email notification
-Volt.
Post by: HoRnEyDvL on June 15, 2003, 06:22:00 PM
Post by: Voltaic on June 15, 2003, 06:32:00 PM
If someone wants to be usefull in this little project, it would be to document the scripting language. For example:
Translator
methods:
var FormatNumber(var nNumber)
var GetDateSeperator()
var GetTimeZoneCount()
var GetTimeZoneText(var nTimeZone)
var Translage(var sString)
var TranslateStripColon(var sString)
etc. etc. for all the object in the script (Config, ImageTexture, Background, Inline, DiscDrive, just to name a few).
-Volt.
Post by: Heet on June 16, 2003, 08:32:00 PM
I would rather have this than any other dash, app, or emu.
Post by: Heet on June 16, 2003, 09:27:00 PM
Post by: Xustu on June 16, 2003, 09:54:00 PM
Post by: IonBlade on June 17, 2003, 04:03:00 PM
Post by: Voltaic on June 17, 2003, 06:42:00 PM
I'd like to thanks everyone that showed interest in this... And no, this project will not die. I will be away for a few days on vacation but when I come back, I intend on working quite a bit on it.
-Volt.
Post by: BenJeremy on June 17, 2003, 07:04:00 PM
Post by: qwerty123 on June 18, 2003, 10:59:00 PM
Post by: XBOX War3z on June 19, 2003, 04:25:00 AM
Post by: vulgusprofanum on June 19, 2003, 07:30:00 PM
B.T.W. - nice job on pixit!
Post by: Voltaic on June 19, 2003, 07:54:00 PM
- Load XBE in CXBX and export the EXE out of it.
- Load EXE in IDA. Wait until the numbers in the bottom left corner stops.
- In the NAMES window, sort by NAME and locate aXipFileProtect.
- Find the string "XIP File Protection Error". Go to the xref (where it's being used).
| CODE |
.text:000181AC aXipFileProtect: ; DATA XREF: sub_45D40o .text:000181AC unicode 0, |
- You'll be in the function that is printing that string out, go to the xref of that function.
| CODE |
.text:00045D40 sub_45D40 proc near ; CODE XREF: sub_45D64+C0p .text:00045D40 ; sub_45E64+4Dp ... .text:00045D40 push offset aXipFileProtect; "XIP File Protection Error" .text:00045D45 call sub_38ABF .text:00045D4A pop ecx .text:00045D4B int 3 ; Trap to Debugger .text:00045D4C retn .text:00045D4C sub_45D40 endp |
- Trace back to the xref to that function.
| CODE |
... .text:00045EA1 repe cmpsd .text:00045EA3 pop edi .text:00045EA4 jz short loc_45EB6 .text:00045EA6 .text:00045EA6 loc_45EA6: ; CODE XREF: sub_45E64+1Dj .text:00045EA6 ; sub_45E64+28j .text:00045EA6 push offset aFileModifiedOr; "File modified or corrupt!n" .text:00045EAB call sub_39F1D .text:00045EB0 pop ecx .text:00045EB1 call sub_45D40 .text:00045EB6 .text:00045EB6 loc_45EB6: ; CODE XREF: sub_45E64+40j .text:00045EB6 pop esi .text:00045EB7 leave .text:00045EB8 retn 8 .text:00045EB8 sub_45E64 endp .text:00045EB8 ... |
- At line ".text:00045EA4 jz short loc_45EB6" it's checking if the signature was successfull. We need to change JZ to JMP. But, keep in mind that this is in the EXE and not in the XBE. The XBE is usually same address as EXE - 10000.
- Ok, so open the XBE in a HEX editor. Locate that address and replace 74 with EB.
That should give you a good idea on how to get the XBE to skip the validation.
Note: This might be VERY version dependent. Your mileage might vary.
-Volt.
Post by: Phocchio on June 20, 2003, 12:27:00 AM
Post by: Voltaic on June 20, 2003, 03:20:00 AM
-Volt.
Post by: HoRnEyDvL on June 20, 2003, 05:11:00 AM
Post by: Videogamebuyer14 on June 20, 2003, 05:45:00 AM
The string would be skyColor 0 0 0
0 0 0 are the variables you can change to load diffrent colors.
Post by: SupeRdUPErBlakE on June 20, 2003, 08:22:00 AM
Post by: azninvasion on June 20, 2003, 09:27:00 AM
Post by: Heet on June 20, 2003, 11:17:00 AM
Post by: azninvasion on June 20, 2003, 03:08:00 PM
Post by: Videogamebuyer14 on June 20, 2003, 10:18:00 PM
| QUOTE (SupeRdUPErBlakE @ Jun 20 2003, 04:46 PM) |
| Whats IDA? Is it free or I need to get it in 'the usual places"? |
Indeed.
Post by: XBOX War3z on June 21, 2003, 12:05:00 AM
Post by: XBOX War3z on June 20, 2003, 11:57:00 PM
| QUOTE (azninvasion @ Jun 20 2003, 11:32 PM) |
| I took a look at the default.xip file and saw that the dvd.xap file contains scripts for detecting if a dvd-dongle is present or not, if this could be hacked, it would make it possible to use the xbox controller as a dvd-controller w/0 the presence of a dvd dongle. |
in default.xip/dvd.xap
| QUOTE |
| function CheckForRemote() { if (bRemoteInserted != 1) { theDVDPlayer.pause(); PromptForRemote(); } } |
if we just remove so it becomes
| QUOTE |
| function CheckForRemote() { } |
and also at
| QUOTE |
| function OnNoDongle() { BlockUser("NoDongle"); theDVDPlayer.visible = false; } |
to just
| QUOTE |
| function OnNoDongle() { } |
every time the chapter or title changes it checks for the remotethere is also a function
| QUOTE |
| function OnRemoveRemote() { bRemoteInserted = 0; oldPlaybackMode = theDVDPlayer.playbackMode; if (theDVDPlayer.isUOPValid(1<<19)) // UOP_PAUSE_ON theDVDPlayer.pause(); else if(oldPlaybackMode != 0) // DPM_STOPPED { theDVDPlayer.stop(); SetStatusText(""); } theErrorText.text = ""; PromptForRemote(); } |
woudl become
| QUOTE |
| function OnRemoveRemote() { } |
then we need to add the controller part to the file
ADD
| QUOTE |
| DEF theMessageJoystick Joystick { function OnADown() { //eg A Button=Play bRemoteInserted = 1; OnPlay(); } function OnBDown() { } function OnMoveLeft() { } function OnMoveRight() { } function OnMoveUp() { } function OnMoveDown() { } } |
this should allow you to play an dvd with no dongle, need to add functions to other buttons
couldn't test it so just in theory
Post by: BenJeremy on June 21, 2003, 06:21:00 AM
I can't wait to hear how you guys progress on this one!
Post by: Voltaic on June 21, 2003, 09:07:00 AM
-Volt.
Post by: IrnBru on June 21, 2003, 09:55:00 AM
In the OnRemoveRemote() function
bRemoteInserted = 1;
and remove the rest.
And most of the controller based control is already in, eg. White or something is the display menu, anyway there's a variable that's set to False, we'd need to change to True, then we should have our No Dongle DVD Player, unfortunately I can't test, as I don't have a modded XBox and XBoxDash (even when re-signed) won't run using the 007 Hack.
[EDIT]
As said in XBOX War3z's post code would need to be removed from
function OnNoDongle()
and we could proberly do it with
function OnXboxDVDRegionViolation()
function OnDiscDVDRegionViolation()
function OnParentalLevelViolation()
to disable these errors.
[/EDIT]
Cya
IB
Post by: vulgusprofanum on June 21, 2003, 01:25:00 PM
| QUOTE |
| Tried to disable XIP Protection but there is no aXipFileProtect or even aFileModifiedOr only found aXIPS |
Same here, but I just figured I was incompetent.
Post by: xobxer on June 22, 2003, 09:17:00 AM
Post by: vulgusprofanum on June 23, 2003, 01:25:00 PM
Post by: qwenky on June 23, 2003, 02:34:00 PM
Post by: vulgusprofanum on June 23, 2003, 05:01:00 PM
| QUOTE (qwenky @ Jun 23 2003, 09:58 PM) |
| Is there a way to remove or stall the checking of the dvd rom for a game? |
It's in the bios. A tutorial to disable the check is here.
Post by: Gobelet on June 24, 2003, 03:14:00 PM
I think that the protection is bundled into the xbe.
But since I don't know anything about ASM or anything like that, I couldn't tell if the protection is relly bundled or if it's just something else.
But it look like it checks the dongle ROM size...
Post by: vulgusprofanum on June 24, 2003, 04:12:00 PM
I changed alot of stuff, and made it quite easy to add aditional items.
Post by: Voltaic on June 24, 2003, 04:17:00 PM
Continue on this nice work (XAP files). Tomorrow, I'll be looking at the signature routine in the XBE file, see if I can figure it out. Once that's figured out, we'll be able to make use of more XIP files than the files currently present on the Xbox.
Once the above is done, I'll look at adding some plug-in code to the XBE program.
From the above pic, it looks like you're not doing the animation anymore, right? So it's just a top -> down menu seperated by XX points. What would be nice is to keep the dash as authentic as possible (at least that's how I want my dash
).-Volt.
Post by: Xbox-Savage on June 24, 2003, 03:44:00 PM
| QUOTE (vulgusprofanum @ Jun 24 2003, 08:36 PM) |
| Well, heres what I've done if anyone is interested: I changed alot of stuff, and made it quite easy to add aditional items. |
where is the X that was on the wheel, i liked that X.
wheee son we will be able to load Games , Apps , Emulator in that dash. keep the good work
Post by: IrnBru on June 24, 2003, 04:28:00 PM
| QUOTE (Gobelet @ Jun 24 2003, 11:38 PM) |
| I think that the protection is bundled into the xbe. |
If this is the case, then it's just another thing that needs bypassing, and since the XIP CRC/Sig check has been bypassed, this might not be too hard aswell.
Cya
IB
Post by: HoRnEyDvL on June 24, 2003, 11:04:00 PM
any ways u going host ur xboxdash.xbe & ur xap files anywehre for ppl 2download.
looks nice. Voltaic what u recond recond u can get somthing up & running for us even just showing up with extra menus withough them been usable will be a start. Why i am asking this is because i dont know how 2 use ur pixit tool never was good with command line stuf if its a gui ill work it out & prob start & help code & modify the original dash
.So yeah if any 1 is willing 2 make pixit into a gui app or even a step by step on how 2 use it please post.
Thnx Harry
Post by: Xbox-Savage on June 25, 2003, 10:55:00 AM
| QUOTE (HoRnEyDvL @ Jun 25 2003, 03:28 AM) |
| is it me or does that pic fake ? photoshoped ? |
yeah the wheel doesnt look like real.
Post by: Voltaic on June 25, 2003, 11:45:00 AM
-Volt.
Post by: vulgusprofanum on June 25, 2003, 02:47:00 PM
| QUOTE |
| any ways u going host ur xboxdash.xbe & ur xap files anywehre for ppl 2download. |
This brings up a good question; if this does become functional, can we distribute it? It will be 90% copyrighted material. Perhaps it will have to take the form of a patch. I'll look into that.
to Voltaic: If you could add extra .xap files to an .xip, new submenus should be possible. Then all you need is a function to launch an .xbe.
Post by: Voltaic on June 25, 2003, 02:51:00 PM
1) Crack the signature
2) Expand the script engine to enable us to launch XBEs.
3) Figure out how Index/Vertex Buffer files work so we can change the textures and shit...
Well, if we create our own textures/scripts, it's sorta our stuff. As far as patching the XBE file(s) (like you said)... we could create a patcher program for all the versions that we have access to. No, these won't be done now and don't ask...
My current problem is that it's too f*cking hot outside to sit here and code... I'll be doing most of my work at night.
-Volt.
Post by: Cr4z33 on June 25, 2003, 02:24:00 PM
However, I've a copy of my XBOX hd on my PC and if you think I might be usefull with some boring (but easy) job just let know.
Post by: vulgusprofanum on June 25, 2003, 11:42:00 PM
Post by: HoRnEyDvL on June 26, 2003, 01:51:00 AM
Xbox image creator 3.0
Xbox Game Patcher
I have also done other projects which i dont want 2 name for the moment suprise for ppl
so yeah send the patch over with step by step directions in what it is doing & i will make a modified version of the patch in Vb.
my email is [email protected] this is also my msn
and u can also find me on irc
server: Efnet
Nick: HoRnEyDvL
Chans: #xbins-chat @+#xboxopensource #ozxchip #gotmod @+#evolutionx #xbins #xbox
im prety good with vb so yeah ill try & get somfing up & running in about a day or so.
Post by: Inkslinger on June 26, 2003, 12:07:00 PM
This would allow total skinability of the dashboard.
Post by: vulgusprofanum on June 26, 2003, 02:25:00 PM
Post by: KanadaKid on June 26, 2003, 03:59:00 PM
With this plugin for photoshop, you can edit .dds files.
I played around w/ this and found the background image from the dvd player, and a bunch of xbox logos. Just thought I'd share the love.
Not all the textures extracted, but this got some of them. At least it's a start.
Post by: Voltaic on June 26, 2003, 04:54:00 PM
Syntaxe: launch("program.xbe", "path to file");
Example: launch("evox.xbe", "\\Device\\Harddisk0\\Partition2");
Note: You need to escape your \
-Volt.
Post by: BenJeremy on June 26, 2003, 04:44:00 PM
| QUOTE (Voltaic @ Jun 26 2003, 08:18 PM) |
| Good news! We can now spawn programs from within the XAP script files: Syntaxe: launch("program.xbe", "path to file"); Example: launch("evox.xbe", "\Device\Harddisk0\Partition2"); Note: You need to escape your -Volt. |
Cool.... now has anybody collected all the steps needed to do this stuff into one document?
I use the M$ dash when running my Dev box, and it would be nice to access my dashboards (MXM, Ava, Evo-X) from the M$ dash....
Post by: Voltaic on June 26, 2003, 06:00:00 PM
-Volt.
Post by: vulgusprofanum on June 26, 2003, 07:58:00 PM
Here is a quick example:
Post by: Voltaic on June 26, 2003, 08:02:00 PM
| CODE |
typedef struct _tagXIPSEC { WCHAR szFilename[260]; // MAX_PATH = 260 DWORD dwSignatureCount; // Multiple of 65536 chunks present in the fiel (xip_file_size / 65536) BYTE cbSignature[20]; // Signature for each of the 65536 bytes chunks in the XIP file. } XIPSEC, *LPXIPSEC; |
I needed to figure out what the count was for, now I just need to trace to what's being called (I noticed most of the calc stuff is done at the kernel address...)
-Volt.
Post by: Cr4z33 on June 26, 2003, 11:56:00 PM
| QUOTE (KanadaKid @ Jun 27 2003, 01:59 AM) |
| use MiteeXPRv3 |
You get a promotional webpage clicking that link.
Also, does someone have any idea how to decode the RIFF WAV files that are used by the M$ dasboard? I would like to play around creating some new sounds.
Post by: t_rex on June 27, 2003, 12:50:00 AM
Post by: Cr4z33 on June 27, 2003, 12:27:00 AM
| QUOTE (t_rex @ Jun 27 2003, 10:14 AM) |
| Right click > Save Target As for the miteethor link |
Nope, same problem.
However I found the prg with Google.
Post by: OllieD on June 27, 2003, 01:00:00 AM
If You Need Any Help Send Me Ur Work So Far And I Will Crack On.
I Have Plenty Of Free Time Atm
Post by: Stefander on June 27, 2003, 06:36:00 AM
Post by: Voltaic on June 27, 2003, 06:40:00 AM
Anyway, the new pixit version will hopefull be released later tonight...
Help? Well, we need people to figure out the format of those IB/VB files. I have an idea about 'em but that's just me...
-Volt.
Post by: Inkslinger on June 27, 2003, 08:22:00 AM
| QUOTE (vulgusprofanum @ Jun 27 2003, 04:58 AM) |
| Great! And I just figured out how to create a sub-menu without another .xap or .xip. |
Vulg,
What did you do to hide the "X-globe" in the main dash? I can't seem to find it.
And where exactly is the strings for the main dash....Memory, Settings, Xbox Live etc?
Post by: Voltaic on June 27, 2003, 08:34:00 AM
...
geometry Text { font "Heading" translate true text "MEMORY" }
...
Will do a look-up in the XBE resource for the string MEMORY assigned to the currently selected language. If you have english, it'll display "MEMORY" if you have french it'll be "MEMOIRE".
You can disable the translator by specifying "false" to the above string.
...
geometry Text { font "Heading" translate false text "Zimbabwe" }
...
-Volt.
Post by: Inkslinger on June 27, 2003, 09:10:00 AM
Post by: Gobelet on June 27, 2003, 10:57:00 AM
| QUOTE (Cr4z33 @ Jun 27 2003, 10:56 AM) |
| Also, does someone have any idea how to decode the RIFF WAV files that are used by the M$ dasboard? I would like to play around creating some new sounds. |
You can, just use the ADPCM codec in the Software section of X-S.
Post by: vulgusprofanum on June 27, 2003, 11:59:00 AM
| QUOTE (Inkslinger @ Jun 27 2003, 03:46 PM) |
| What did you do to hide the "X-globe" in the main dash? |
I just removed the texture from Main_pod_backing01. It's at the bottom of default.xap in mainmenu5.xip.
Post by: XBOX War3z on June 27, 2003, 12:36:00 PM
| QUOTE (Voltaic @ Jun 27 2003, 03:04 PM) |
| Ok, I figured out the signature. It uses SHA. I'll add an option to my pixit program to resign the XBE file. This will remove the need for people to manually bypass the signature validation. I don't know if the SHA magic INIT values are BIOS specific because it does call the SHA routines stored in the BIOS. Anyway, the new pixit version will hopefull be released later tonight... Help? Well, we need people to figure out the format of those IB/VB files. I have an idea about 'em but that's just me... -Volt. |
Nice
gonna check it directly when it's released and test my no remote kit methodbut anyways how does it know where to patch? different xbe version,...
anyways I'll try and see what happens
better make a new backup
Post by: Cr4z33 on June 27, 2003, 12:41:00 PM
| QUOTE (Gobelet @ Jun 27 2003, 08:57 PM) | ||
You can, just use the ADPCM codec in the Software section of X-S. |
Thanks!
Post by: Voltaic on June 27, 2003, 01:34:00 PM
-Volt.
Post by: KanadaKid on June 27, 2003, 01:43:00 PM
If this gives the xips the proper validation, and doesn't change the xbe, would this work on an unmodified xbox?
Edit: Oh, it does update the xip section of the xbe... well never mind then.
Post by: Voltaic on June 27, 2003, 01:46:00 PM
-Volt.
Post by: Heet on June 27, 2003, 02:08:00 PM
Post by: HoRnEyDvL on June 27, 2003, 06:18:00 PM
Post by: Iriez on June 27, 2003, 06:37:00 PM
| QUOTE (vulgusprofanum @ Jun 25 2003, 04:11 PM) | ||
This brings up a good question; if this does become functional, can we distribute it? It will be 90% copyrighted material. Perhaps it will have to take the form of a patch. I'll look into that. |
You should look into making a easy noob hassle free GUI, similar to XBtool, except modifying specific dash files. Xbins will gladly host it, but we cannot host such directly copyrighted material such as dashboards.
Keep up the great work guys, im pretty happy about all of this = )
Post by: Voltaic on June 27, 2003, 06:46:00 PM
I'm hoping that I'll be done with the version 0.6 of pixit in one to two hour(s)...
-Volt.
Post by: vulgusprofanum on June 27, 2003, 07:49:00 PM
Post by: mattg39 on June 27, 2003, 08:27:00 PM
Thanks
And sweet work
Post by: Voltaic on June 27, 2003, 08:50:00 PM
Ok, you can now leech pixit 0.6 off xbins.org.
Note: I only tested this on 4627 so your milage might vary!!! Always consider this as being beta or even alpha software!!! If you try it post your results!
-Volt.
Post by: Inkslinger on June 27, 2003, 08:50:00 PM
I took the liberty to write a GUI for pixit0.5
It's complete.
I'm not going to release it until I take a look at 0.6 and the "added" params.
Let me know on MSN ([email protected]) or AOL (DOVECUDDLES) <--lol , my wife's handle, if you get it done soon, so I can finish.
Post by: Voltaic on June 27, 2003, 09:13:00 PM
-Volt.
Post by: mattg39 on June 27, 2003, 09:17:00 PM
thanks for all ur hard work volt!
Great work
Post by: Johno on June 28, 2003, 07:04:00 AM
Cheers guys,
Johno
Post by: echto on June 28, 2003, 08:59:00 AM
| QUOTE (Johno @ Jun 28 2003, 06:28 AM) |
| Does that program enable me to edit the MSdash to put in my own submenus and so on as shown in the screenshot a while back. Or are you still working on that and the tutorial for it??? Cheers guys, Johno |
No. You still have to manually edit mainmenu5.xip.
Post by: Johno on June 28, 2003, 10:57:00 AM
Johno
Post by: JonnyR69 on June 28, 2003, 01:01:00 PM
One question though: can any of this be used towards XBOX live and getting around getting banned? Just wondering. Even specualations would be appreciated.
Post by: Heet on June 28, 2003, 01:57:00 PM
Post by: Xtech on June 28, 2003, 01:59:00 PM
It's a result of the LPC bus beging active on your console when Live does a check. When the LPC bus is active, a flag is written to the eeprom so that next time you connect (or attempt) to XBL you will be banned. The matrix in mode 3 does not affect anything either, as the lpc bus is still active in mode 3.
Only way to date to get around banning is either not to get banned at all, or find a clean eeprom, use it to relock your HD with config magic etc etc.
Post by: Scan-C on June 28, 2003, 02:08:00 PM
| QUOTE (Xtech @ Jun 28 2003, 10:23 PM) |
| No, the Xbox Live banning is written to your EEprom, which this thread doesn't even touch. It's a result of the LPC bus beging active on your console when Live does a check. When the LPC bus is active, a flag is written to the eeprom so that next time you connect (or attempt) to XBL you will be banned. The matrix in mode 3 does not affect anything either, as the lpc bus is still active in mode 3. Only way to date to get around banning is either not to get banned at all, or find a clean eeprom, use it to relock your HD with config magic etc etc. |
wrong!it doesn't check the lpc.it checks the bios that is cached in ram and if this is not the original one you'll get banned.
this hack will not allow you to use hdd backups on live because the xboxdash.xbe gets unsigned i think.even if the dash would start the games still are unsigned and wouldn't run
Post by: XBOX War3z on June 28, 2003, 02:29:00 PM
when booting without modcip got 16 (something wrong with files)
Post by: KanadaKid on June 28, 2003, 02:31:00 PM
vulgusprofanum, could u post how u did it? I'd love to experiment w/ additional tabs. Also, how'd u make the submenu?
In the end, I'd want to setup my tabs like so:
Games (or Storage)
Memory
Music
Settings
Evolution-X (for ftp until something is integrated)
Atm, I've got the live setup w/ 4 buttons, although I changed the live button to launch evox and it now says "Evolution-X"
Could u help a brotha out?
Post by: Voltaic on June 28, 2003, 02:53:00 PM
BIOS Type / Version
Dashboard Version
Commands you have executed to update the xip files and xbe program.
etc.
The more detailed, the eaiser it is to diagnose.
-Volt.
Post by: Xtech on June 28, 2003, 03:01:00 PM
I will post some tutorials in the next few days
Post by: Xtech on June 28, 2003, 03:07:00 PM
Proof lies wherein you replace the eeprom with a valid unbanned eeprom, and boot directly from the original BIOS off the TSOP, you'll see how magically this xbox is no longer banned.
Post by: Scan-C on June 28, 2003, 03:48:00 PM
| QUOTE (Xtech @ Jun 28 2003, 11:31 PM) |
| BTW SCan-C, you are incorrect. The HD on a banned xbox is "untouched", (yes it does a bios check), but the banning goes on the eeprom. Proof lies wherein you replace the eeprom with a valid unbanned eeprom, and boot directly from the original BIOS off the TSOP, you'll see how magically this xbox is no longer banned. |
i never said the hdd is affected.i wanted to point out that this hack discussed in this thread will not enable you to play games of the hdd without a modbios because it's unsigned code
Post by: Cr4z33 on June 28, 2003, 03:48:00 PM
Post by: XBOX War3z on June 28, 2003, 03:49:00 PM
| QUOTE (Voltaic @ Jun 28 2003, 11:17 PM) |
| When you report problem, try to add more detail infor. BIOS Type / Version Dashboard Version Commands you have executed to update the xip files and xbe program. etc. The more detailed, the eaiser it is to diagnose. -Volt. |
Bios: X2 4977
Kernel: 1.00.4977.01
PAL with Xbox-Live
Used same commands as in the readme
default.csv
| QUOTE |
PIXIT XIP Archive Manipulator Version 0.6 Copyright © Voltaic 2003. All rights reserved. Displaying content of 'default.xip'. Header information: File ID....: XIP0 Data Offset: 0x0000021B Files......: 16 Data Size..: 0x0017947B (1545339 bytes) File entries: # *** Anything before this line is garbage when using this CSV file *** #File,Size,Offset,Type,DW,Ord,W default.xap,0x0000C6DB,0x00000000,0x00000000,0x00000000,0x0005,0x0039 dvd.xap,0x00007789,0x0000C6DB,0x00000000,0x00000000,0x0000,0x0000 memory3.xap,0x0000DE27,0x00013E64,0x00000000,0x00000000,0x0001,0x000C music2.xap,0x00011A58,0x00021C8B,0x00000000,0x00000000,0x0006,0x0046 settings3.xap,0x0001B728,0x000336E3,0x00000000,0x00000000,0x0007,0x0052 cellwall.xbx,0x00016000,0x0004EE0B,0x00000002,0x00000000,0x0008,0x005F dvdstop.xbx,0x00040800,0x00064E0B,0x00000002,0x00000000,0x000D,0x00AB dvdstopw.xbx,0x00040800,0x000A560B,0x00000002,0x00000000,0x0002,0x0014 GameHilite_01.xbx,0x00004800,0x000E5E0B,0x00000002,0x00000000,0x0003,0x0020 xboxlogo.xbx,0x00040800,0x000EA60B,0x00000002,0x00000000,0x0004,0x002B xboxlogo128.xbx,0x00002800,0x0012AE0B,0x00000002,0x00000000,0x0009,0x0071 xboxlogo64.xbx,0x00001000,0x0012D60B,0x00000002,0x00000000,0x000A,0x007E xboxlogow.xbx,0x00040800,0x0012E60B,0x00000002,0x00000000,0x000B,0x008E Inner_cell-FACES.xm,0x000008A0,0x00000000,0x00000004,0x00000000,0x000C,0x009D ~0.ib,0x000033C0,0x0016EE0B,0x00000005,0x00000000,0x000E,0x00BF ~0.vb,0x000072B0,0x001721CB,0x00000006,0x00000000,0x000F,0x00C5 |
I offcourse removed the lines, but this is when done "pixit.exe -display=csv > default.csv"
xips.csv (patched)
| QUOTE |
| PIXIT XIP Archive Manipulator Version 0.6 Copyright © Voltaic 2003. All rights reserved. Displaying content of 'xboxdash.xbe'. Flags..........: 0x0000000A Virtual Addr...: 0x0015FBC0 Virtual Size...: 0x00005154 (20820 bytes) Raw Addr.......: 0x0013D000 Raw Size.......: 0x00005154 (20820 bytes) Signature......: 18DC9C5C26C88386CABA E2A9F823EB523ADCCF09 # *** Anything before this line is garbage when using this CSV file *** #File(s) (you can add new files to the following list) default.xip dvd.xip Keyboard.xip JKeyboard.xip mainmenu5.xip Memory_Files2.xip Memory2.xip Message.xip music_copy3.xip Music_PlayEdit2.xip music2.xip Settings_Clock.xip settings_language.xip settings_list.xip settings_panel.xip settings_parental.xip settings_timezone.xip settings_video.xip settings3.xip |
xips.csv (original)
| QUOTE |
| PIXIT XIP Archive Manipulator Version 0.6 Copyright © Voltaic 2003. All rights reserved. Displaying content of 'xboxdash.xbe'. Flags..........: 0x0000000A Virtual Addr...: 0x0015FBC0 Virtual Size...: 0x00005154 (20820 bytes) Raw Addr.......: 0x0013D000 Raw Size.......: 0x00005154 (20820 bytes) Signature......: 041FA6ECAE83411F4675 1695A4C0B29304288109 # *** Anything before this line is garbage when using this CSV file *** #File(s) (you can add new files to the following list) default.xip dvd.xip Keyboard.xip JKeyboard.xip mainmenu5.xip Memory_Files2.xip Memory2.xip Message.xip music_copy3.xip Music_PlayEdit2.xip music2.xip Settings_Clock.xip settings_language.xip settings_list.xip settings_panel.xip settings_parental.xip settings_timezone.xip settings_video.xip settings3.xip |
here also removed lines before resigning
Post by: vulgusprofanum on June 28, 2003, 05:22:00 PM
http://my.vbe.com/~tpowell/dash_patch.exe
This patch will modify default.xip and mainmenu5.xip so it looks like my screenshots.
This is still kinda rough, but it's a start.
Known issues:
1. Movements, positions need a little tweaking
2. Dash freezes when going from sub-menu back to main-menu
All of the sub-menu stuff in defined in default.xap in default.xip ... change it to your liking.
Post by: vulgusprofanum on June 28, 2003, 04:51:00 PM
Oh ... and don't forget to re-sign the xbe if you haven't disabled protection.And its only been tested on dash 4920.
Post by: Voltaic on June 28, 2003, 05:29:00 PM
-Volt.
Post by: Xtech on June 28, 2003, 06:30:00 PM
Making massive strides with the GUI for Pixit0.6. It' will run all necessary functions as well as tutor beginners through the process. The only thing end-user will have to do is click a few buttons, and modify the .Xap files =)
BTW, this is Inks
Post by: vulgusprofanum on June 28, 2003, 06:31:00 PM
I'm still using my old csv files, so I've only tried creation.
I haven't tried signing the xbe yet, (mine is patched) but thats damn impressive work!
Post by: HoRnEyDvL on June 28, 2003, 07:14:00 PM
when i go 2 settings in the M$dash it says
K 4777
D 4034
is d the version of the dash
its a pal xbox from australia
Post by: Voltaic on June 28, 2003, 07:26:00 PM
| CODE |
c.QuestionText.text = c.QuestionText.text + "nK:" + theConfig.GetROMVersion(); c.QuestionText.text = c.QuestionText.text + "rD:" + theConfig.GetXdashVersion(); |
So, yes, D: is your Dashboard version.
I'm going to try a few different versions of the dashboard tonight, I'll post the results.
-Volt.
Post by: HoRnEyDvL on June 28, 2003, 07:39:00 PM
please try 2 get this working on pal version dash i will be able 2 help test?
i would of sent u my c: but im only on 56k
edit typos
Post by: XBOX War3z on June 28, 2003, 08:01:00 PM
it even uses Voltaic's pixit.exe (if that's ok with you?)
get it http://www.download-from.us/~xbox/downloads/pixit.zip
screenshot:
(my XP xbox theme
)EDIT: for those who are interresed, http://www.download-from.us/~xbox/downloads/source.zip
Post by: HoRnEyDvL on June 28, 2003, 08:17:00 PM
1 problem tho resin doesnot seem to work for me ?
any1 else notices this
well the sources are out if any can fix it appriciated
extract works like a charm
Post by: Voltaic on June 28, 2003, 08:17:00 PM
-Volt.
Post by: HoRnEyDvL on June 28, 2003, 08:28:00 PM
it says that the file has been updated
but when i look @ the modified time
it still the same ?
not sure y?
Post by: HoRnEyDvL on June 28, 2003, 08:31:00 PM
Post by: mattg39 on June 28, 2003, 08:35:00 PM
Post by: vulgusprofanum on June 28, 2003, 08:35:00 PM
| QUOTE (HoRnEyDvL @ Jun 29 2003, 03:03 AM) |
| haha yes please do that The patch released by Vul doesnot work it wont even let me patch it says unknown default.xip version & so on. please try 2 get this working on pal version dash i will be able 2 help test? i would of sent u my c: but im only on 56k edit typos |
Patch only works for the origional files from 4920 dash. Someone else could patch the 4920 files and transfer the changes. Or I could probably make a version for other builds, if I got the 2 origional files, but not immediately. I'm going to canada for a few days. I'm leaving tomorrow, so good luck.
Post by: Voltaic on June 28, 2003, 08:35:00 PM
-Volt.
Post by: HoRnEyDvL on June 28, 2003, 08:59:00 PM
ill try a modified xip without a resighned xbe
what ever i do
i dont know if its the xbe or the xip
Post by: Voltaic on June 28, 2003, 09:18:00 PM
)Testing the XIP creation
=================
1) Copy original MS Dashboard to PC
2) Extract content of default.xip : C:\..\> pixit.exe -extract <enter>
3) Build content list : C:\..\> pixit.exe -display=csv > default.csv <enter>
4) Edit, clean up and add default.xip.d\ in front of all the files in default.csv
5) Build temp copy of default.xip : C:\..\> pixit.exe -create default_copy.xip <enter>
6) Do a binary file compare with the two files : C:\..\> fc /b default.xip default_copy.xip <enter>
Your two files should be identical. If it is... all is well.
Testing the XIPSUM resignature
======================
1) Build content list : C:\..\> pixit.exe -display=csv xboxdash.xbe > xips.csv <enter>
2) Edit, clean up the file xips.csv
3) Make a copy of xboxdash.xbe : C:\..\> copy xboxdash.xbe xboxdash_copy.xbe <enter>
4) Resign xboxdash_copy.xbe : C:\..\> pixit.exe -resign xboxdash_copy.xbe <enter>
5) Do a binary file compare with the two files : C:\..\> fc /b xboxdash.xbe xboxdash_copy.xbe <enter>
Your two files should be identical. If it is... all is well.
If both of the above test passed, there should be no reason why a change would not work.
It's been tested on 4627 and 4920. If you don't understand the above, you are at a lost and I will not waste time explaining 10 times how it works... if it's too hard, don't attempt it... it's that simple. Sorry to be so harsh...
-Volt.
Post by: Xbox-Savage on June 28, 2003, 09:14:00 PM
| QUOTE (Scan-C @ Jun 28 2003, 08:12 PM) |
| i wanted to point out that this hack discussed in this thread will not enable you to play games of the hdd without a modbios because it's unsigned code |
Sure it can , a guy with a unmoded Xbox runned a game from HD using the 007 trick , i guess you can do the same with a Live game and not get banned.
, will try it , ill let you know if i get banned or not.
Post by: Xtech on June 28, 2003, 10:10:00 PM
These would appear to contain quite a bit of info.
Post by: Xbox-Savage on June 29, 2003, 01:31:00 AM
so far i have not goten banned. 
Post by: kegs on June 29, 2003, 03:03:00 AM
just a quick question, is the source of the 0.6 version of pixit still avaible ?
thx
Post by: HoRnEyDvL on June 29, 2003, 04:05:00 AM
but as i said im not sure unless im doing sumfing wrong with the editing of the xip files
i will try to do a simple mod like change the word memory 2 say test
& then see if that works ill keep u posted.
Post by: HoRnEyDvL on June 29, 2003, 04:35:00 AM
is there anything i can use that will do the same job ida would ?
Post by: Voltaic on June 29, 2003, 05:31:00 AM
kegs : Sorry, even the version for 0.5 wasn't suppose to be included. I don't mind giving it out... but it'll be upon request.
HoRnEyDvL : Did you do the test that I took the time to write? Did it pass? You might be having problems but you ain't giving me much to play with. If you can't use pixit, don't try.... it doesn't matter if you can't do this right away. This is a work in progress project... Wait a month, I'm sure we'll have smooth out the method used to add menuing and stuff.
-Volt.
Post by: HoRnEyDvL on June 29, 2003, 06:38:00 AM
should i change the xbe file 2 make it bypass the xip signiture i think that might be my problem what u think?
this is when i go to line 10000 in a hex edit program there is no 74 its all 00
im starting to think now that it is my xbe & not the xips
i got dash 4034 if thats any help
maybe some 1 can create sme sort of patch that will patch the xbe so it disables the signiture reading.
Post by: HoRnEyDvL on June 29, 2003, 06:59:00 AM
Time for me to start modifiying teh files see what i can get working
im goin 2 focus on background colour & try & get a blue theme happening
will get back 2 u ppl soon
Post by: Voltaic on June 29, 2003, 07:31:00 AM
This thread turned into a newbie help desk...
-Volt.
Post by: HoRnEyDvL on June 29, 2003, 07:44:00 AM
| CODE |
DEF theMainMenu Level { archive "MainMenu5.xip" unloadable false children [ Inline { url "MainMenu5/default.xap" function onLoad() { UpdateMainMenu(); } } ] shell Transform { scale 150 150 150 translation 0 -20 80 children [ Waver { rpm 0.75 children [ Shape { appearance Appearance { material MaxMaterial { name "InnerWall_01" } texture ImageTexture { alpha true url "cellwall.bmp" } } geometry Mesh { url "Inner_cell-FACES.xm" } } Shape { appearance Appearance { material MaxMaterial { name "InnerWall_02" } } geometry Sphere { radius 1 } } ] } ] } |
This is the code any 1 that can extract cellwall.xbx please tell me .
i tried creating my own .xbx file using my program but it wouldnot load the dash would just crash so i think it needs 2 be 88.k
its also calling for the xellwall.jpg which i think is the xbx been converted while the dash is running
i also tried changing
geometry Sphere
to
geometry Square
WIth no luck dashboard will crash again
as for background colour i changed
skycolour 0 0 0
to skycoloy 0.9 0.9 0.9
that made everything go into a bright blue yuk
need 2 see what kind of values those are & try 2 work out what each one does
any way any 1 willing 2 continue with what i got please feel free
i will try 2 work on it some more when i get back from school 2day.
Voltaic have you had any luck with background colours ect.
edit no Voltaic im not trying to test your patience.
I will also try 2 get my program 2 read some of those xbx files located in the xips
Post by: Xtech on June 29, 2003, 11:20:00 AM
Post by: Voltaic on June 29, 2003, 11:40:00 AM
-Volt.
Post by: mattg39 on June 29, 2003, 12:50:00 PM
Thank you
Post by: Voltaic on June 29, 2003, 01:51:00 PM
I have other things I want to get working... can't spend all my time doing tech. support.
-Volt.
Post by: mattg39 on June 29, 2003, 02:00:00 PM
Or you can wait for my tutorial.
Post by: mattg39 on June 29, 2003, 05:38:00 PM
thanks
Post by: BenJeremy on June 29, 2003, 05:11:00 PM
| QUOTE (Voltaic @ Jun 29 2003, 05:15 PM) |
| Ok, I really need help here. I really need someone to write a tutorial on how to use pixit... I would greatly appreciate it!!! I can't spend all my time helping people repeating over and over and same thing (no offense to the people I helped)... I have other things I want to get working... can't spend all my time doing tech. support. -Volt. |
I sympathize with you there.... My own project could use some tutorials contributed....
Hey, I just released a tool that might make your work a bit easier, I just thought you might want to know about it: X-Selector 0.5
I don't know how you are bringing up the modified dash XBEs, but this is pretty simple, and will give you a failsafe when it locks up.
Post by: Xtech on June 29, 2003, 06:35:00 PM
I "had" discontinued my work on the GUI tutorial application as another app had been released midway through my coding.
I am going to continue with my project for pixitGUI, if the other one has not been working properly. I'm not sure I haven't really used it.
As stated in an earlier post as in our conversations on MSN/ I can continue this project, it would take less than mybe two days to complete.
I was going to make this GUI a "tutorial" based GUI, which would explain the exact process in detail, tutor the user for the modification(optional) as well as complete the tasks in full.
If the need is still there, I will continue, if people are happy with the other alternatives out, I will not.
* Waits for feedback
Post by: Voltaic on June 29, 2003, 06:11:00 PM
| CODE |
Make a batch file, that does this: - Reboot Xbox - Build XIP files - Resign XBE file - Sleep 5 seconds - Copy files over to Xbox - Beep |
Then, in UltraEdit, I would set up a new tool item in the tool bar that would run that batch file.
I've setup UltraEdit to do syntaxe highlite of thos XAP file... so it gives a good feel when editing these files.
But that's just me... I've always been a keyboard dude...
As far as tutorials goes, you guys might want to colabolate... It's better to have 1 good tutorial than have 5 sub-par ones.
Have fun!
-Volt.
Post by: mattg39 on June 29, 2003, 06:41:00 PM
Tutorial for Pixit 0.6
By Noneya
Pixit is a tool used to modify .xip files used by the xbox dashboard and to resign xboxdash.xbe to view the modified files.
This is going to be a quick but indephth tutorial cause I dont have much time.
What is pixit.exe?
==================
pixit is a program to manipulate files stored in the Xbox XIP archive file. You
can display the file content, extract the files, re-assemble an archive. You
can also add new files but for now it is not recommended.
Ok, whatever, what is it used for?
==================================
If you are asking your self the above question, pixit is probably *not* for you.
So, just close this readme.txt, delete the zip you have downloaded and go along
with your regular, everyday business.
How do I use it?
================
---
PIXIT XIP Archive Manipulator Version 0.6
Copyright © Voltaic 2003. All rights reserved.
Usage: pixit.exe <command> [filename]
Where command is one of the following:
-create[=default.csv] Create a new XIP archive file (def. default.csv).
-display[=csv] Display information about an XIP/XBE
file (def. default.xip).
-extract[=path] Extract files from an XIP archive file to specified
folder.
-resign[=xips.csv] Resign XIP section held in XBE file (def. ".*.XIP").
Note: You can use display to dump information about an XIP archive file or the
XIPS section stored in the provided XBE file.
---
As seen above, you have three options at your disposal. Create, Display and Extract.
Create: Create a new XIP archive file. By default, it'll create a file
called default.xip and using the file default.csv to build it.
Display: Display information about an XIP archive file. By default, it'll try
to display the content of default.xip.
Extract: Extract files from an XIP file. By default it'll use the file default.xip and
dump all files into a directory called default.xip.d.
Resign: Resign the XBE file making use of the XIP archive files. By default, it'll re-sign
xboxdash.xbe.
The steps to take when you want to modify a XIP file are:
1) Make a folder called XIP on your Desktop, even if you have resently made one with all of the XIP files in it.
2) Copy the contents of the folder xboxdashdata.XXXXXXXX from your xbox, in root of C:, to the folder that you just created on your desktop
3) Copy xboxdash.xbe from root of C: to the folder on your desktop, XIP.
4) Now copy the program Pixit0.6 to that folder.
5) Open a DOS prompt and go to the folder XIP.
6) Type "pixit -extract" ( just what is in the apostrophes) then press enter (this will, by default extract the contents of default.xip)
7) Now in the folder, there will now be a folder named default.xip.d, go into that folder and open default.xap with Notepad.
8) Go to find or CTRL+F and search for Skycolor, once found edit it to say Skycolor 0 0 0.5, then save and close Notepad.
9) Now go back to the command prompt as before, go into the folder XIP and do the command "pixit.exe -display=csv > default.csv" NO "".
10) Minimize the DOS prompt and go into the folder XIP and open default.csv in Notepad and delete everything that is in it and copy and paste this in there:
# *** Anything before this line is garbage when using this CSV file ***
#File,Size,Offset,Type,DW,Ord,W
default.xip.ddefault.xap,0x0000EF78,0x00000000,0x00000000,0x00000000,0x0005,0x0039
default.xip.ddvd.xap,0x00007272,0x0000EF78,0x00000000,0x00000000,0x0000,0x0000
default.xip.dmemory3.xap,0x0000DE27,0x000161EA,0x00000000,0x00000000,0x0001,0x000C
default.xip.dmusic2.xap,0x00011A58,0x00024011,0x00000000,0x00000000,0x0006,0x0046
default.xip.dsettings3.xap,0x0001B728,0x00035A69,0x00000000,0x00000000,0x0007,0x0052
default.xip.dcellwall.xbx,0x00016000,0x00051191,0x00000002,0x00000000,0x0008,0x005F
default.xip.ddvdstop.xbx,0x00040800,0x00067191,0x00000002,0x00000000,0x000D,0x00AB
default.xip.ddvdstopw.xbx,0x00040800,0x000A7991,0x00000002,0x00000000,0x0002,0x0014
default.xip.dGameHilite_01.xbx,0x00004800,0x000E8191,0x00000002,0x00000000,0x0003,0x0020
default.xip.dxboxlogo.xbx,0x00040800,0x000EC991,0x00000002,0x00000000,0x0004,0x002B
default.xip.dxboxlogo128.xbx,0x00002800,0x0012D191,0x00000002,0x00000000,0x0009,0x0071
default.xip.dxboxlogo64.xbx,0x00001000,0x0012F991,0x00000002,0x00000000,0x000A,0x007E
default.xip.dxboxlogow.xbx,0x00040800,0x00130991,0x00000002,0x00000000,0x000B,0x008E
default.xip.dInner_cell-FACES.xm,0x000008A0,0x00000000,0x00000004,0x00000000,0x000C,0x009D
default.xip.d~0.ib,0x000033C0,0x00171191,0x00000005,0x00000000,0x000E,0x00BF
default.xip.d~0.vb,0x000072B0,0x00174551,0x00000006,0x00000000,0x000F,0x00C5
then save and close notepad.
11) Now go back to the command prompt as before, go into the folder XIP and do the command "pixit.exe -display=csv xboxdash.xbe > xips.csv"
12) Minimize the DOS prompt and go into the folder XIP and open xips.csv in Notepad and delete everything that is in it and copy and paste this in there:
# *** Anything before this line is garbage when using this CSV file ***
#File(s) (you can add new files to the following list)
default.xip
dvd.xip
Keyboard.xip
JKeyboard.xip
mainmenu5.xip
Memory_Files2.xip
Memory2.xip
Message.xip
music_copy3.xip
Music_PlayEdit2.xip
music2.xip
Settings_Clock.xip
settings_language.xip
settings_list.xip
settings_panel.xip
settings_parental.xip
settings_timezone.xip
settings_video.xip
settings3.xip
then save and close notepad.
13) Now open back-up the DOS command prompt and put the command "pixit.exe -create" then press enter. (this will re-archive all the .xap files from default.xip)
14) Now you need to sign the xbosdash.xbe, at the command prompt, in the folder XIP, and type "pixit -resign"
15) Then ftp to your xbox and transfer xboxdash.xbe in your C: and default.xip in your C:xboxdashdata.XXXXXXXX.
16) Launch xboxdash.xbe from Evox or your dashboard and pray.
If it dosn't work you did something wrong or your dashboard version is not yet supported. And make sure your xbox is modded and the files are not Read-Only protected.
Now you can move on to different things. But each change you make you have to resign the xboxdash.xbe.
There is currently a GUI for Pixit0.6, made by XBOX War3z. It can be downloaded at http://www.download-...loads/pixit.zip
Post by: mattg39 on June 29, 2003, 07:30:00 PM
AND everychang you make to a XIP file you will need to re compile it
pixit -create (for default.xip)
or if it is another like mainmenu5.xip pixit -create mainmenu5.xip
Post by: XBOX War3z on June 30, 2003, 01:10:00 AM
resizing added, just to make it more easier
working on a tutorial mode
gonna add check of xips.csv to see if all files are there
any other suggestions?
Post by: mattg39 on June 30, 2003, 05:06:00 AM
Post by: HoRnEyDvL on June 30, 2003, 09:27:00 PM
if i work out teh code ill post it up.
Post by: Heet on June 30, 2003, 10:35:00 PM
Post by: ianmalcm on June 30, 2003, 10:40:00 PM
Post by: Gcue on July 01, 2003, 01:51:00 PM
Post by: Voltaic on July 01, 2003, 02:31:00 PM
As a little preview... here's what I have so far :
[This is my xmviewer to view either individual xm files or the entire IB/VB from a XIP file]
It might be a bit hard to see, but the above image contains all the models from the keyboard in the dashboard.
The next version of pixit will have .xm file extraction...
I'll say it three times:
1) No, you can't have pixit/xmviewer yet, I'll release it when it's more stable.
2) No, you can't have pixit/xmviewer yet, I'll release it when it's more stable.
3) No, you can't have pixit/xmviewer yet, I'll release it when it's more stable.
-Volt.
Post by: vulgusprofanum on July 01, 2003, 02:33:00 PM
| QUOTE |
| Vulg., can you place some code snippet here where you were able to launch a app. thanks |
-by mattg39
To address the issue of launching programs, I refer you to the following post by voltaic in this very thread!
| QUOTE |
| Good news! We can now spawn programs from within the XAP script files: Syntaxe: launch("program.xbe", "path to file"); Example: launch("evox.xbe", "DeviceHarddisk0Partition2"); Note: You need to escape your -Volt. |
-by Voltaic
If you are using my patch, this code can be placed in an if statement conveniently located in the submenu runlevel in default.xap in default.xip
| QUOTE |
| hmm any 1 willing to tell us what xap file we need 2 modified 2 add an extra tab & try 2 get launching workinf from it? if i work out teh code ill post it up. |
-by HoRnEyDvL
Look at default.xap in mainmenu5.xip. Study the heierarchy. You will soon see that each tab on the main menu consists of several linked components. Once you find that, you simply copy an existing tab, changing the coordinates slightly until the desired effect is reached.
Post by: mattg39 on July 01, 2003, 03:29:00 PM
So if you could place some code where you have succesfully placed it and it works here please.
Thanks
Post by: Gcue on July 01, 2003, 03:52:00 PM
| CODE |
| control DEF joy Joystick { function OnADown() { PlaySoundA(); if (nCurMainMenuItem == 0) // { launch("default.xbe", "\DeviceHarddisk0\Partition6\Emuz\Nes"); } |
That is in the default.xap of default.xip
For some reason in the code it takes off one of the \
It supposed to be 2 \ for ever dir.
Post by: mattg39 on July 01, 2003, 05:46:00 PM
Post by: Ubergeek on July 02, 2003, 12:19:00 PM
pm me if you need any help from us
Team Xecuter
PS what you use for those nice crisp screen grabs ?
Post by: Ill187 on July 02, 2003, 12:47:00 PM
He already said it and no you can't have it!
He already said it and no you can't have it!
that's a joke if you didn't get it. ----
I've been watching the progress every day. I don't think it'll take a month to complete, more like 20 days. Probably sooner than that. Keep it up everyone, especially you volt.
I've tried editing the files but I'm not getting anywhere. I'm just waiting for a good tutorial. Yes, I read the one a few pages back but it didn't really help me out with locating the goods. I bet there is some type of check, in the xbe, for backing out of a screen just like going into it.... I bet that's why it always crashes... You might be able to make a loop affect. Like with windows C:/D&S/Owner/desktop can keep looping if you back out of the folder. Has anyone tried putting the test deeper into the dash and backing out before getting to it? That might shed some light.
----
Post by: Voltaic on July 02, 2003, 05:12:00 PM
Just kidding, taking a little break.
-Volt.
Post by: shortstuff22090 on July 02, 2003, 05:14:00 PM
*just a thought*
Post by: CxD1 on July 02, 2003, 07:11:00 PM
Post by: mattg39 on July 02, 2003, 07:17:00 PM
Post by: rolly poly on July 02, 2003, 07:18:00 PM
Post by: HumanClay on July 02, 2003, 07:35:00 PM
| QUOTE |
| i have a video up launching apps and it is red (the dash)Xbox Dash Hacked (at the bottom of the page) |
So you've already enabled the Dash to launch other XBE's? Readign the otherp osts made it seem like you hadn't got that far
Post by: mattg39 on July 02, 2003, 07:36:00 PM
Post by: sith on July 02, 2003, 07:40:00 PM
.sith.
Post by: mattg39 on July 02, 2003, 07:43:00 PM
Post by: Voltaic on July 02, 2003, 07:48:00 PM
I didn't even start playing with stuff like that... 
It'll be cool when I'll have time to do so Good shit guys!
-Volt.
Post by: johnney5 on July 02, 2003, 07:51:00 PM
Edit => Bah, i used totally awesome twice.......... Another quick question, is there such thing as a red version? Like the same type dash but with red instead of green. I think someone said they had red......
Post by: jsm on July 02, 2003, 07:53:00 PM
Post by: mattg39 on July 02, 2003, 07:55:00 PM
Post by: Shadow_Mx on July 02, 2003, 07:58:00 PM
| QUOTE |
| Oh wow this is totally awesome news. Im a little confused tho, maybe i missed something, but will this code work with a modchip (hacked bios) disabled?? That would be totally awesome! |
Even if it did it would be rather useless, cuz the xbes wouldnt be signed and they wouldnt run.
About the color dash, yes, you should be able to edit to any color you like, someone just has to find the value between the 3 codes of 0.0f to 1.0f
PS. Could someone upload the video to some other server (one that can be downloaded, useful for us 56kers)
Thanks and awesome job!
Post by: Voltaic on July 02, 2003, 08:01:00 PM
-Volt.
Post by: mattg39 on July 02, 2003, 08:05:00 PM
And i dont know if it checks the .xbe's, if it did, it would not be launching them.
You could use the 007 exploit to upload the new xboxdash.xbe and files. Then just run everything from the dash. (no more 007 to load things)
Post by: jsm on July 02, 2003, 08:09:00 PM
Post by: mattg39 on July 02, 2003, 08:13:00 PM
Post by: tem on July 02, 2003, 08:17:00 PM
Post by: Protosstic on July 02, 2003, 08:18:00 PM
Post by: Protosstic on July 02, 2003, 08:19:00 PM
Post by: BenJeremy on July 02, 2003, 08:20:00 PM
| QUOTE (tem @ Jul 2 2003, 11:41 PM) |
| modifying the original xbox dashboard is illegal and u can get into deep shit with MS. |
You mean like tampering with an Xbox by modifying the BIOS? Or you mean like making backups of software? Or patches to that software?
Post by: Voltaic on July 02, 2003, 08:33:00 PM
| QUOTE (tem @ Jul 2 2003, 11:41 PM) |
| modifying the original xbox dashboard is illegal and u can get into deep shit with MS. |
Post by: azninvasion on July 02, 2003, 08:41:00 PM
Post by: mattg39 on July 02, 2003, 08:42:00 PM
Post by: Shadow_Mx on July 02, 2003, 08:06:00 PM
| QUOTE |
| modifying the original xbox dashboard is illegal and u can get into deep shit with MS. |
Hillarious
sounds like he was one of those they are trying to contact in this thread
Shadow.
Post by: Piska on July 02, 2003, 08:46:00 PM
Post by: KanadaKid on July 02, 2003, 09:18:00 PM
replace it w/ the launch command and relaunch xboxdash.xbe
It's a stupid way to do it, but it works temporarially.
Also, I've done some changes to the submenu code from the patch earlier in the thead.
If anyone is interested, I got the text in the submenu to not rotate, slowed down the background to the same speed of the main menu, and copied the "select" button from the main menu and changed it to "back" on the submenu.
Right now I'm tryin to make an oval for a launcher window, I'm tired of the floating text
Post by: vulgusprofanum on July 02, 2003, 09:18:00 PM
| QUOTE (azninvasion @ Jul 3 2003, 04:05 AM) |
| i know! 007 hack boots up xbox, modifies dash to launch apps, sets the dash to patch bios in memory on start. purrrrrrrfect!!! muahahahahahahahahahahahahaa, this is so sad. The xbox no longer needs a modchip to run unsigned code, good work on state of the art security M$. |
NO!
It doesn't work!
I have tried it.
It will never work!
I don't care what you do; If you change a single bit in that .xbe it will not boot with m$ bios.
Post by: mattg39 on July 02, 2003, 09:24:00 PM
Post by: vulgusprofanum on July 02, 2003, 09:25:00 PM
| QUOTE (sith @ Jul 3 2003, 03:04 AM) |
| so want u are saying is that as of now it is now possible to use the origional ms dash to launch any xbe?? .sith. |
It's been possible for like a week. You people just don't bother to read. Look at page 6.
Post by: mattg39 on July 02, 2003, 09:30:00 PM
Post by: vulgusprofanum on July 02, 2003, 08:56:00 PM
| QUOTE (KanadaKid @ Jul 3 2003, 04:42 AM) |
| I've done some changes to the submenu code from the patch earlier in the thead. If anyone is interested, I got the text in the submenu to not rotate, slowed down the background to the same speed of the main menu, and copied the "select" button from the main menu and changed it to "back" on the submenu. Right now I'm tryin to make an oval for a launcher window, I'm tired of the floating text |
Send me any changes, if you want, and I can include them in the next patch. Same goes for anyone else who makes a significant contribution. Full credit will be given.
I'm also still interested in making the patch for other dash revisions. Someone would need to send me some of the origional xips from that dash, so I can see what is different. Perhaps the latest pal revision would be a good place to start.
For either reason, pm me for contact info.
Post by: cypher35 on July 02, 2003, 09:51:00 PM
you'd think m$ would recognise such a change? after all they do search to see if it's been replaced but maybe they only look at the dafault.xbe file
Post by: underthebridge on July 02, 2003, 10:14:00 PM
Maybe we could get M$ dash to lauch dvd-x whenever a DVD is inserted (like what Evox does). That way you won't need to change to code to accomodate the controller's keys, you just use DVD-X.
Post by: BottleB on July 02, 2003, 10:21:00 PM
Post by: DMagic1 on July 02, 2003, 10:31:00 PM
Nevermind.,
Post by: AsTnBoMb on July 02, 2003, 10:41:00 PM
Post by: AsTnBoMb on July 02, 2003, 10:48:00 PM
Post by: Pheonix on July 02, 2003, 10:50:00 PM
is this with the original Bios?
Post by: AsTnBoMb on July 02, 2003, 11:07:00 PM
Post by: XBOX War3z on July 02, 2003, 11:07:00 PM
| QUOTE (AsTnBoMb @ Jul 3 2003, 07:12 AM) |
| Ok, it is possible!! Ive gotten the DVD player menu to pop-up but im still fooling around with the script to get the DVD to play....just wanted to tell everyone the good news. |
yea been working on that too, but can't get my dash hacked, stupid live version
anyways make sure you use the activate functions and stuff too
I used my white/black buttons to simulate the activate functions of the dongle
hope I can get it hacked pretty soon and cans tart testing
Post by: Ill187 on July 02, 2003, 11:42:00 PM
| QUOTE (BottleB @ Jul 3 2003, 06:45 AM) |
| Just to clear things up on my end...i read the whole goddamn thread and its 2 am right now...can u do all that shit without a chip? or i need one |
| QUOTE |
| NO! It doesn't work! I have tried it. It will never work! I don't care what you do; If you change a single bit in that .xbe it will not boot with m$ bios. |
But you can do it w/o a mod chip Just have to connect the jumpers and run the 007 exploit. Don't ask about that here, there's a whole new forum to read.
Post by: KanadaKid on July 03, 2003, 12:20:00 AM
Also, if u copy/paste the submenu code to create like 4 submenus, it increases the filesize like 2.4 k and increases the size of the xbe when u resign it.
But on the upside, I sexified my submenu some more.
My main menu
My submenu.
I decided to change the back button to a regular button, since hitting b will leave the submenu anyways. I also made all of the entries yellow, and a font change to signify which is selected. Without an actual menu background the dark green text was blending into the background.
Post by: XBOX War3z on July 02, 2003, 11:57:00 PM
| QUOTE (Voltaic @ Jun 29 2003, 05:42 AM) |
| Here's how I test (I know this will sound complicated to some of you but bare with me... ) Testing the XIP creation ================= 1) Copy original MS Dashboard to PC 2) Extract content of default.xip : C:..> pixit.exe -extract <enter> 3) Build content list : C:..> pixit.exe -display=csv > default.csv <enter> 4) Edit, clean up and add default.xip.d in front of all the files in default.csv 5) Build temp copy of default.xip : C:..> pixit.exe -create default_copy.xip <enter> 6) Do a binary file compare with the two files : C:..> fc /b default.xip default_copy.xip <enter> Your two files should be identical. If it is... all is well. Testing the XIPSUM resignature ====================== 1) Build content list : C:..> pixit.exe -display=csv xboxdash.xbe > xips.csv <enter> 2) Edit, clean up the file xips.csv 3) Make a copy of xboxdash.xbe : C:..> copy xboxdash.xbe xboxdash_copy.xbe <enter> 4) Resign xboxdash_copy.xbe : C:..> pixit.exe -resign xboxdash_copy.xbe <enter> 5) Do a binary file compare with the two files : C:..> fc /b xboxdash.xbe xboxdash_copy.xbe <enter> Your two files should be identical. If it is... all is well. If both of the above test passed, there should be no reason why a change would not work. It's been tested on 4627 and 4920. If you don't understand the above, you are at a lost and I will not waste time explaining 10 times how it works... if it's too hard, don't attempt it... it's that simple. Sorry to be so harsh... -Volt. |
k did it excatly as said
and as accepted xip passed
dash failed
| QUOTE |
| 00000698: 04 A0 00000699: 1F 23 0000069A: A6 09 0000069B: EC 0C 0000069C: 04 C5 0000069D: AE 82 0000069E: 83 7B 0000069F: 41 99 000006A0: 1F BE 000006A1: 46 EF 000006A2: 75 D6 000006A3: 16 3B 000006A4: 95 AE 000006A5: A4 D7 000006A6: C0 94 000006A7: B2 17 000006A8: 93 7D 000006A9: 04 54 000006AA: 28 03 000006AB: 81 6E 0013D840: 69 A4 0013D841: 6C B2 0013D842: 17 C2 0013D843: 61 89 0013D844: AB E8 0013D845: E2 4B 0013D846: 50 A7 0013D847: 5E 5F 0013D848: 69 74 0013D849: C4 56 0013D84A: AF 43 0013D84B: F6 AD 0013D84C: C4 4F 0013D84D: C5 35 0013D84E: 64 0F 0013D84F: 4E 87 0013D850: 1C D8 0013D851: 72 DF 0013D852: EE D0 0013D853: EA 40 |
tried hex editor to look at those offsets:
first part dunno
last part is for Keyboard.xip (or JKeyboard.xip)
[EDIT]it's JKeyboard.xip
so what I think is only JKeyboard is signed wrong and the begin part is then also changed as something of a total check, right?
[EDIT]Check using WinHex, only the signature for JKeyboard.xip, 220bytes long, only 20 differences
| QUOTE |
| Search for differences 1. xboxdash_copy.xbe: 1.633.220 bytes 2. xboxdash.xbe: 1.633.220 bytes Offsets: hexadec. 13D840: A4 69 13D841: B2 6C 13D842: C2 17 13D843: 89 61 13D844: E8 AB 13D845: 4B E2 13D846: A7 50 13D847: 5F 5E 13D848: 74 69 13D849: 56 C4 13D84A: 43 AF 13D84B: AD F6 13D84C: 4F C4 13D84D: 35 C5 13D84E: 0F 64 13D84F: 87 4E 13D850: D8 1C 13D851: DF 72 13D852: D0 EE 13D853: 40 EA 20 difference(s) found. |
Post by: the_Watchers_eye on July 03, 2003, 01:36:00 AM
Post by: rec_ on July 03, 2003, 02:22:00 AM
- G - R - E - A - T - - W - O - R - K - - S - O - - F - A - R -
this Thread is one of the most interesting i´ve ever seen.
Can´t wait to get my hands on a app with GUI wich lets me add section with a few clicks.
I´m collecting all the infos needed to hack the dash and write a nice tutorial.. if interested... an overview of all this stuff. for n00b´s and 1337´s
I´ll be thankfull for any information i can get. u can send me a short mail with stuff like:
the Xbox´s .XIP files are for .... bla bla bla.. would make it a bit easier for me to write a good tutorial ( my language is german ).
I can´t help coding as i´m just grafix freak. (mediadesigner).
if someone needs help with designing nice guis.. for apps, dashboards etc... go on and mail me. i´d love it to help out with designing stuff.
// [email protected]
OMG i love my xbox as much as my girlfriend. lol
Post by: pCeSlAyEr on July 03, 2003, 03:15:00 AM
but where the hell is the System info located? u know the one with the kernal info and whatnot... I wanted to edit it a bit u know.. 4 the hell of it... but can't find it anywhere...
ps.. this is the shiznit...
Post by: xionanx on July 03, 2003, 03:22:00 AM
anyway, email me at [email protected] and let me know who you are and what your willing to do.
Post by: rec_ on July 03, 2003, 03:28:00 AM
let´s setup an dashboard hacking site.
what u think?
Post by: Muzzakus on July 03, 2003, 03:45:00 AM
The minimum zoom you can do is x2. Way too much. Need it to do smaller steps i.e. so a super wide aspec of 2.35:1 zooms to the region of 1.85:1 and the 1.85:1 --> full screen.
Maybe I'm just spoilt because my stand alone does it.
Anything in there that controls the zoom levels ?
Muzzakus
Post by: Ubergeek on July 03, 2003, 04:22:00 AM
Close this thread and create a new one giving complete and up to date relevant info in the first post
Post by: ka-b00m on July 03, 2003, 07:16:00 AM
Just wondering one thing, if possible, can someone create a tutorial explaining the right files and right tags, because everytime i adventure myself in changing those files i mess big time... and yes i readed all posts and stuff... i guess im not getting the big picture... (just don't mess with it)
thank you
Post by: chilin_dude on July 03, 2003, 08:28:00 AM
but keep it up guys this rocks!
Post by: Gcue on July 03, 2003, 11:06:00 AM
I hope you understand it and if you don't then don't try it.
http://www.geocities.com/gcue_bar/XdashTut.txt
Its pretty much copy and paste but requires some configuring.
Let me know what you think.
Post by: Jsmith on July 03, 2003, 12:08:00 PM
Not that the NexGen dashboard isn't dead anyway....but if we're ever able to spawn an ftp server through the MS dashboard....then I think we can hammer the final nail in the coffin of NexGen (since we can also now launch Xbe's and create custom menus). I mean, why would anyone use NexGen at that point? To me, all it was gonna be was a pretty dashboard that resembled the MS one, but why use a fake when you can use the original?
Sure they promised a bunch of goodies also, but they have yet to deliver any proof. They never release any updates. They never give any progress reports...and as far as we're aware of, they aren't even doing any mass user testing.
Post by: Heet on July 03, 2003, 12:18:00 PM
Post by: Deathman on July 03, 2003, 12:39:00 PM
Ok .. now for my question... i can see from the text file Gcue posted how to launch xbe's.. but what i would like to know is how you link a button to another submenu..?
i.e games menu -> list of games..?
Sorry if this has been covered but i dont recall seeing anything about it anywhere..
also would it be possible to take the code for the memory manager menu and use it as a games menu so that your games list has got all the icons etc...?
Post by: Gcue on July 03, 2003, 01:04:00 PM
If you follow the tutorial completely you will have 2 extra menu items on the main dash and 2 submenus.
It requires editing for them to point to what you want and the text needs changing for the appropriate heading.
Post by: vulgusprofanum on July 03, 2003, 01:30:00 PM
| QUOTE (Deathman @ Jul 3 2003, 08:03 PM) |
| would it be possible to take the code for the memory manager menu and use it as a games menu so that your games list has got all the icons etc...? |
I'm working on it. I think I'm getting close, but give me a few more days.
Post by: falconsfan on July 03, 2003, 02:12:00 PM
I can't believe someone hadn't done this sooner....
When Nexgen was released I was very impressed with the visuals they had done compared to the orignal... that in itself was the MAIN reason I supported the Nexgen project. Since all this progress has been made in editing the orignal dash in adding new menu's etc. I am even more supportive in the efforts you all have put forth. Keep up the GREAT work and I am VERY interested in what all develops through all of this..
I thought nexgen was good but you just can't beat the orignal
Peace!
Post by: Ill187 on July 03, 2003, 01:46:00 PM
| QUOTE (Ubergeek @ Jul 3 2003, 12:46 PM) |
| Suggestion: Close this thread and create a new one giving complete and up to date relevant info in the first post |
Maybe just editing the original would be easier.
Post by: Pobbe on July 03, 2003, 01:46:00 PM
| QUOTE (Ubergeek @ Jul 3 2003, 01:46 PM) |
| Suggestion: Close this thread and create a new one giving complete and up to date relevant info in the first post |
Agree, I´m to lazy to read 16 pages just to get a full update on this.
Other wise, seems like your doing a great job.
Post by: ka-b00m on July 03, 2003, 02:52:00 PM
Keep the great work
Thank you
Post by: AK_Sniper on July 03, 2003, 02:20:00 PM
Im amazed as well that no one thought of this earlier. I tried modifying my dash just now for the first time, was easier than it looked, I first checked my dash, with the Test Voltaic posted, then used Noneya Tutorial to understand pixit better and then I was on my way!
I can't wait to see more progress on this, as this will become THE ULTIMATE dash if the DLL plugin feature is added.
Keep it up, I love it!
AK
Post by: Gcue on July 03, 2003, 03:29:00 PM
Post by: Jsmith on July 03, 2003, 03:48:00 PM
I say give Voltaic first rights to do so, since he was the first to discover this. If he's not interested, someone should step up. If no one wants to, I suppose I could do it. I would just volunteer from the get go, but I've got lots of school work this summer, so I wouldn't be as timely on releasing updates as some would like.
Actually....The best thing that could happen with this, is if we could convince the Avalaunch team to use the MS dashboard as their GUI. That would truly be the ultimate dashboard. If anyone is with me on this, lets start asking team Avalaunch.
Nice work guys!
Post by: soopahfly on July 03, 2003, 03:35:00 PM
Keep up the good work, and I will be trying this on my own Xbox when I understand whats going on
Post by: nObedienz on July 03, 2003, 05:06:00 PM
They've created something better and more extensive - and they've done it themselves.
Their new GUI system should be done soon too,
so I guess they won't give up so much hard work for "nothing" - I know I wouldn't..
I vote for Voltaic
Post by: Dr. Love on July 03, 2003, 05:11:00 PM
Post by: Heet on July 03, 2003, 05:24:00 PM
Post by: Deathman on July 03, 2003, 05:33:00 PM
| QUOTE |
| /* DEF theGamesInline Inline { visible false url "Games.xap" function onLoad() { theGamesInline.children[0].theGamesMenu.GoTo(); } } function GoToGames() { if (theGamesInline.visible) theGamesInline.children[0].theGamesMenu.GoTo(); else theGamesInline.visible = true; } */ |
Seems like m$ had intentions of launching games off the HD ...
Now the question is can a Game.xap be added to Default.xip..?
Post by: mattg39 on July 03, 2003, 05:38:00 PM
Only if someone from M$ would give it to us.
Post by: Xaddict2k2 on July 03, 2003, 05:30:00 PM
| QUOTE (Gcue @ Jul 3 2003, 06:30 PM) |
| Heres a tutorial on all that is needed to add menu items and submenus. I hope you understand it and if you don't then don't try it. Tutorial Its pretty much copy and paste but requires some configuring. Let me know what you think. |
I followed his instruction exactly, but when i try to boot up the dash, it gives me an error 21 message.
Any others like me?
thx
Post by: Shadow_Mx on July 03, 2003, 06:13:00 PM
It had some issues that got polished already. If you follow it by the foot it should get you a good launcher (if you edit the xbes)
Thanks Gcue (and for the live assist as well)
Post by: ka-b00m on July 03, 2003, 06:48:00 PM
I tried to play around with *.xap files following Gcue tutorial but with no luck...
everytime i tried something i got error "21". Even when i tried to change skyColo 0 0 0 to skycolor 0 0 2.
Do i have to hack the xbe to make it work... or am i just to dumb...
Thank you
PS: i reallly really want to learn how to mess up my dash
PS: does diferent dashboards versions make diference with the tutorial???
Post by: mace on July 03, 2003, 06:58:00 PM
| QUOTE (ka-b00m @ Jul 4 2003, 03:12 AM) |
| HELP I tried to play around with *.xap files following Gcue tutorial but with no luck... everytime i tried something i got error "21". Even when i tried to change skyColo 0 0 0 to skycolor 0 0 2. Do i have to hack the xbe to make it work... or am i just to dumb... Thank you PS: i reallly really want to learn how to mess up my dash PS: does diferent dashboards versions make diference with the tutorial??? |
You have to do pixit -resign everytime you repack a .xip archive.
Post by: ka-b00m on July 03, 2003, 06:24:00 PM
i did looked dumb by posting that
here goes nothing... this is exciting
thank you
ps: nevermind... ignore everything i have wrote... tutorial works just fine
Post by: mattg39 on July 03, 2003, 08:25:00 PM
Post by: Shadow_Mx on July 03, 2003, 08:32:00 PM
Post by: xionanx on July 03, 2003, 08:41:00 PM
Post by: nadnerb on July 03, 2003, 08:56:00 PM
if im correct this hack only works on the LIVE version? which i dont have
Post by: Shadow_Mx on July 03, 2003, 09:07:00 PM
Post by: JLB2k2 on July 03, 2003, 08:38:00 PM
| QUOTE (xionanx @ Jul 4 2003, 05:05 AM) |
| For those that want an FTP server for the original dash, instead of trying to put it "in" the dash, someone could just write a simple FTP server app, mayber something with a file manager too.. Speaking of which, does any of the current file managers have a FTP server? |
xtoolbox lets you connect to other xbox's and to really any ftp that you put in. It is also a file manager
Post by: xionanx on July 03, 2003, 09:35:00 PM
Post by: tayior7 on July 03, 2003, 10:18:00 PM
thanks!
o yea almost forgot, in the tutorial it says-
| QUOTE |
If the resign button is not highlighted click on XBOX Dash Info button. Then click resign. Now you are done and can upload your xboxdash.xbe to c: |
and neither the resign button nor "Xbox Dash Info" button are highlighted...kinda weird
Post by: Gcue on July 03, 2003, 10:22:00 PM
Make sure you have all of the files that are in your xboxdata folder with your xboxdash.xbe and also you have to resign your xboxdash.xbe on every edit to the dash. So if you rebuild an xip archive then you have to resign the xboxdash.xbe.
Also make sure you have the latest tutorial its been updated a couple of times fixing slight errors.
The reason why the buttons not highlighted is because you need your xboxdash.xbe in the same folder as every file in the xboxdata folder on your pc.
Post by: HoRnEyDvL on July 03, 2003, 10:55:00 PM
all xips are in the main drive of c with everything else.
Post by: Gcue on July 03, 2003, 10:57:00 PM
Post by: HoRnEyDvL on July 03, 2003, 11:22:00 PM
Post by: Pmrd on July 03, 2003, 11:24:00 PM
it was simple, all i had to do was edit the .wavs in the audio folder
AMB_05_ENGINEROOM_LR.wav for example..
Post by: Xtech on July 03, 2003, 11:38:00 PM
Post by: emailer33 on July 03, 2003, 11:53:00 PM
) . hope someone beats me to it and makes it easier for the rest of us .
Post by: Pmrd on July 03, 2003, 11:54:00 PM
| QUOTE |
| And how exactly does this relate to hacking xboxdash.xbe ? |
i did modify the xips so it wont restart the song when you go into another menu...
Post by: Heet on July 03, 2003, 11:58:00 PM
Post by: Pmrd on July 03, 2003, 11:30:00 PM
| CODE |
| DEF theAmbientSounds Group { // 0 = main menu // 1 = memory area // 2 = music area // 3 = settings area children [ DEF theAmbientSound0 AudioClip { url "Audio/AmbientAudio/LiquidTrance_InfiniteDreams.wav" loop true volume 0 fade 2 pause_on_moving false } ] } |
(notice that i removed two sounds)
"pause_on_moving" is "false" instead of true
searched for theAmbientSound0.Play(); ..
found :
| CODE |
| theAmbientSound0.Play(); theAmbientSound1.Play(); theAmbientSound2.Play(); |
replaced it with
| CODE |
| theAmbientSound0.Play(); //Keep '0' only Since i revoved two sounds EnableAmbientAudio(); //Start the audio when the main menu inits instead |
and then just remove every EnableAmbientAudio(); in the other files in default.xip
thats almost how i did it.. cant really remember caus i'm tired
it doesnt work 100% (it doesnt restart after you play a soundtrack song)
EDIT: it now works 100%!
keep or add EnableAmbientAudio(); around line 2233 (in function OnDeactivate()) in music2.xap
Post by: Gcue on July 04, 2003, 12:32:00 AM
For those of you that want an easy solution here is what i did to make it auto launch dvdx2 on disc insert.
http://www.geocities.com/gcue_bar/AutoLaunchDVDX2.txt
Of coarse you have to rebuild your xip and resign the xbe again.
Oh and edit the path to your dvdx2.
Post by: HoRnEyDvL on July 04, 2003, 12:04:00 AM
http://forums.xbox-s...=ST&f=8&t=71976
Post by: emailer33 on July 04, 2003, 01:01:00 AM
Post by: Xtech on July 04, 2003, 02:02:00 AM
If all goes well, by the end of the day, it could be as simple as adding menu items in 10 seconds of work. =) *
Post by: xionanx on July 04, 2003, 02:58:00 AM
Post by: Dunny on July 04, 2003, 04:10:00 AM
| QUOTE (Xtech @ Jul 4 2003, 10:26 AM) |
| I need a webhost so i can post some significant pics of the launcher i've been working on. If all goes well, by the end of the day, it could be as simple as adding menu items in 10 seconds of work. =) * |
heres hoping all goes well
Post by: dfunked on July 04, 2003, 04:55:00 AM
else if(strCurMenu == "SYSTEM INFO")
{
thePanelJoystick.secretKey = "Y" + theConfig.GetRecoveryKey();
thePanelJoystick.enableSecretKey = true;
what's all this on about??
Post by: mattg39 on July 04, 2003, 04:58:00 AM
| CODE |
| } } function OnBDown() { launch("default.xbe", "\Device\Harddisk0\Partition1\apps\dvdx"); } function OnMoveUp() |
man they need to fix that bug in the fourms, there is supposed to be two \ where every \ is in the command.
Post by: Xaddict2k2 on July 04, 2003, 07:26:00 AM
Please be friendly as I have used evox throughout my life of xbox hacking. I am a newb to programmming and hacking the ms dash. I am so confused, I followed the tutorial on how to do this exactly http://www.geocities.com/gcue_bar/XdashTut.txt I start up ms dash again and Im like woopy it says dashboards at the top like i typed in the mainmenu file. but when I click on it it takes me to the memory menu where i can see my save games. so then i click on memory tab, and it takes me to the music section, then if i click on music tab, it takes me to xbox live, and settings tab is just fine. I also notice, behind the music tab you can see a tab(very small) that sais emulators but you cannot get to it.
I think this fckd me up: | QUOTE |
| After adding that do a search for "MEMORY" with the "" and replace it with whatever you want as the main menu item to go to your first menu. (example "DASHBOARDS") Then do a search for "MUSIC" and replace that with "MEMORY" Replace "XONLINE" with "MUSIC" |
| QUOTE |
| launch("default.xbe", "\Device\Harddisk0\Partition6\Emuz\Nes"); |
Please do not flame,
Thankyou
Post by: Xtech on July 04, 2003, 07:39:00 AM
Post by: neejoh on July 04, 2003, 07:40:00 AM
Post by: Xtech on July 04, 2003, 08:29:00 AM
| QUOTE (neejoh @ Jul 4 2003, 04:04 PM) |
| I did use the hack for the original MS dash, but i did get error 21. I think this is about resigning the files? I did resign the xboxdash.xbe |
If there are syntax errors in your .xap files, or missing lines of code, it doesn't matter if the xbe is signed or not. Will get err 21.
Post by: Xtech on July 04, 2003, 07:58:00 AM
I am coding this so that a gui app can allow users to add new tabs/submenus in seconds.
NOTE : DO NO ask for this now. It will be released when it's done, and ready for the public.
*Waits for feedback.
Post by: MaxTheRabbit on July 04, 2003, 08:21:00 AM
) But when I try to add a button, the three ones that are already there turn yellow 
and animations stop working (not to mention my new button doesn't exist).Also, does anyone have ideas on how to fix the annoying 50000 block display limit in the memory section?
As for the dvd - I was able to enable gamepad control and fix it so I can remove the dongle after the player starts, however the dongle must be in to start the player. If we are going to have full no-dongle support someone will have to figure out how to patch the xboxdash.xbe file.
BTW Nice work Xtech.
Post by: dfunked on July 04, 2003, 09:05:00 AM
just a quick question... with how everything's going adn the need for editing all these files, will it ever be possible to keep two copies of the dash and it's related files? that way the dash could remain unmodified and even renamed to something other than 'xboxdash.xbe' thus eliminating the threat that updates to the dash could pose?
i've always been looking for a custom xbox dash cos nexgen was pretty lame... props to everyone on this scene i just spent a good couple of hours having a muck a round with diff. settings etc altho i didn't get anywhere as near as Xtech has heh
good work to voltaic and others.
Post by: Heet on July 04, 2003, 09:41:00 AM
Post by: XBOX War3z on July 04, 2003, 09:06:00 AM
| QUOTE (MaxTheRabbit @ Jul 4 2003, 05:21 PM) |
| As for the dvd - I was able to enable gamepad control and fix it so I can remove the dongle after the player starts, however the dongle must be in to start the player. If we are going to have full no-dongle support someone will have to figure out how to patch the xboxdash.xbe file. |
can't test it yet, but it I think it has soemthing to do with the Activate function of the dongle, use the white/black button for activating these functions and see what the results are
Post by: Dunny on July 04, 2003, 09:46:00 AM
We can add message boxes to each button with a custom message, shown by pressing a different button ... MXM has something similar, doubt Id use it but its good to have the choice.
| CODE |
| open default.xap and find, function OnMoveUp() { if (nCurMainMenuItem > 0) add above, function OnBDown() { theMainMenu.children[0].children[0].select_pod_HL.children[0].appearance.material.param = 1; if (nCurMainMenuItem == 0) { TellUser ("tab 1", ""); //MESSAGE FOR 1ST BUTTON } else if (nCurMainMenuItem == 1) { TellUser ("tab 2", ""); //MESSAGE FOR 2ND BUTTON } else if (nCurMainMenuItem == 2) { TellUser ("tab 3", ""); //MESSAGE FOR 3RD BUTTON } } |
used it with the B button on the main menu.
Post by: Ces2k3 on July 04, 2003, 10:07:00 AM
Post by: cykiller on July 04, 2003, 09:44:00 AM
Good job Xtech, if your inpatient and want to get on this project now there is a tutorial I posted on my site (xboxhacker.com) or u can view the link here - http://www.geocities...ar/XdashTut.txt
I highly recommend if you do not understand this please wait for the coded gui formated program that Xtech is releasing, happy hacking.
Link was over capacitated :S
Post by: Cr4z33 on July 04, 2003, 10:05:00 AM
| QUOTE (Xtech @ Jul 4 2003, 05:58 PM) |
| |
Cool!
This makes me understand that there're hided gfx like the power-off round button. Right? Or did you create it all by yourself?
Post by: Dunny on July 04, 2003, 10:44:00 AM
Post by: DaOne on July 04, 2003, 10:12:00 AM
| QUOTE (Xtech @ Jul 4 2003, 09:26 AM) |
| I need a webhost so i can post some significant pics of the launcher i've been working on. If all goes well, by the end of the day, it could be as simple as adding menu items in 10 seconds of work. =) * |
http://www.xgen-mods.com/gallery.php
You can make your own personal gallery just by creating a account.
Also if you would like to have a page on our site to display your development and host files please contact me at [email protected]
Post by: Cr4z33 on July 04, 2003, 10:49:00 AM
| QUOTE (Voltaic @ Jun 20 2003, 12:44 PM) |
| I don't see why not. Ok, we won't be able to add new language support but we'll be able to add references to newly added strings. -Volt. |
At this point has someone succesfully tested if it's possible to add other languages text and which is the translation library file?
Post by: rvbcrs on July 04, 2003, 11:07:00 AM
| QUOTE (cykiller @ Jul 4 2003, 05:44 PM) |
| New News Good job Xtech, if your inpatient and want to get on this project now there is a tutorial I posted on my site (xboxhacker.com) or u can view the link here - http://www.geocities.com/gcue_bar/XdashTut.txt I highly recommend if you do not understand this please wait for the coded gui formated program that Xtech is releasing, happy hacking. Link was over capacitated :S |
http://www.geocities.com/gcue_bar/XdashTut.txt has exceeded it's data limit can't alter my MS Dash now is there anyone else who has a mirror or a copy of the text file? TNX!RvBCrS
Post by: Cr4z33 on July 04, 2003, 11:09:00 AM
| QUOTE (Dunny @ Jul 4 2003, 08:08 PM) |
| the power button image has always been in the settings menu, I think. |
Indeed, I just found that gfx on the Settings screen for the auto power-off item.
Post by: Jsmith on July 04, 2003, 11:14:00 AM
Post by: Voltaic on July 04, 2003, 11:15:00 AM
-Volt.
Post by: ivota on July 04, 2003, 10:48:00 AM
Post by: ivota on July 04, 2003, 10:49:00 AM
Post by: janten on July 04, 2003, 10:59:00 AM
| QUOTE (ivota @ Jul 4 2003, 06:49 PM) |
|
Word
Post by: Heet on July 04, 2003, 11:00:00 AM
Post by: hump on July 04, 2003, 11:18:00 AM
and intructions on how to moddify it and tutorials. i would like to help but i know little about code
great work a new dash
Post by: Shadow_Mx on July 04, 2003, 11:50:00 AM
| QUOTE |
| From Ubergeek @ Xecuter forums: 6.Reformat Hard Drive **WARNING** Reformatting the hard drive will delete all of your saved games and soundtracks!!! If you must reformat your X-Box's hard drive, go to Settings > System Info and press Y, Up (left stick), Down (left stick), X, A. |
Thats the secret combination ( thePanelJoystick.secretKey = "Y" + theConfig.GetRecoveryKey(); )
So it should be for some recovery means, or just to mess with xbox messers.
Post by: kingofthexbox on July 04, 2003, 12:13:00 PM
Post by: jsm on July 04, 2003, 12:28:00 PM
Received ; Thanks janten
Post by: soopahfly on July 04, 2003, 12:35:00 PM
If anyone wants me to mirror any information, lemme know.
Post by: jsm on July 04, 2003, 12:47:00 PM
http://jsm.xbox-web....es/XdashTut.txt
Post by: BottleB on July 04, 2003, 12:54:00 PM
Post by: Shadow_Mx on July 04, 2003, 01:44:00 PM
You probably edited the tut before the copy-paste or didnt select something, dunno, better redownload, cuz it works.
Post by: vulgusprofanum on July 04, 2003, 01:46:00 PM
| QUOTE (rvbcrs @ Jul 4 2003, 09:27 PM) |
| Is there anyone else who has problems with the tutorial? I followed it step by step, but when I upload the files and the MS dash is loaded I see a little "EMULATORS" menu item but on a totally wrong place somewhere behind the music item and the xbox logo.. there seems to be a problem withe the positioning values. Am I doing somthin wrong? Thanx RvBCrS |
If you have trouble with the tutorial, or are just lazy, use the patch on page 9. It will, at the least, give you a good place to work from.
Post by: cykiller on July 04, 2003, 02:17:00 PM
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Post by: vulgusprofanum on July 04, 2003, 03:13:00 PM
| QUOTE (Gcue @ Jul 3 2003, 06:30 PM) |
| Heres a tutorial on all that is needed to add menu items and submenus. I hope you understand it and if you don't then don't try it. Tutorial Its pretty much copy and paste but requires some configuring. Let me know what you think. |
I'm glad you made a tutorial, but how about a little credit. Thats clearly all code from my patch. :(
Post by: mace on July 04, 2003, 03:48:00 PM
Post by: bzchi on July 04, 2003, 03:16:00 PM
| QUOTE |
| I'm glad you made a tutorial, but how about a little credit. Thats clearly all code from my patch. |
I absolutely agree, credit where credit is due. Saying "I didn't come up with this I just host it" isn't enough, credit the source of your info. I also just noticed that you have "Source: Inside informant
" and you don't even quote the fact the the info came from this thread on the forum?Excellent work on the menu guys.. its good to see your progress hasnt been slowed by the whole free-x fiasco.
Post by: Voltaic on July 04, 2003, 03:19:00 PM
-Volt.
Post by: vulgusprofanum on July 04, 2003, 04:04:00 PM
Maybe we should take that guy up on his hosting offer.
We could make a news page for the project.
Post by: Xtech on July 04, 2003, 04:12:00 PM
Post by: Southparksam on July 04, 2003, 04:34:00 PM
Just reply or PM if you want me to set it up
Post by: ne14 on July 04, 2003, 04:40:00 PM
Post by: mace on July 04, 2003, 04:50:00 PM
| QUOTE (ne14 @ Jul 5 2003, 01:04 AM) |
| i just have one question, in that games folder i see in the pic, do the games list load automaticly like they do in evox or do you have to put them one by one? or is that just a blank folder? |
I'm pretty sure the icon does nothing as noone in this thread has figured out how to do a directory listing using the scripting commands...
Post by: rolly poly on July 04, 2003, 06:10:00 PM
for now they could be hand scripted game links like the video that was posted here a few pages ago
:hosting:
i can offer hosting, a subdomain, and email(s) immediately
the ftp setup isn't automated at the hosting company, so it'd have to wait till monday
but if a project needs hosting contact me via email
join the xboxhackz.network ;)
we already host evox and would love to host another dashboard project :)
This post has been edited by rolly poly: Jul 5 2003, 01:17 AM
Post by: mace on July 04, 2003, 06:14:00 PM
Post by: Voltaic on July 04, 2003, 06:01:00 PM
If you are going to post something, read the entire thing... Don't post bullshit.
WinXIP will not be released until this bullshit clears out...
-Volt.
Post by: XanTium on July 04, 2003, 07:05:00 PM
credits in news are 'fixed'.
It wasn't done on purpose ofcourse - I'll try to make sure it doesn't happen again.