Post by: HoRnEyDvL on July 19, 2003, 12:13:00 AM
Hacking The Ms Xboxdash (Code Only) &
Hacking The Ms Xboxdash (HELP & FAQ)
Please post in the apropriate thread.
In here You will ask for help ect anything else will be removed All code goes into the other post.
ALL USELESS UNAPROPRIATE POSTS WILL BE DELETED TAKE THIS AS YOUR FIRST & FINAL WARNING
Post by: -Gadget- on July 20, 2003, 11:03:00 AM
ok as i see it (reading most of the posts)
u can add a new tab/section at the main starting screen, and or delete them
add/delete sublevels to these these
add/move/delete items in the selections sceen
so basiclly everything ..
BUT make it so it automaticly add items if a defualt.xbe/folder is present ..
(at present can only do this from the memeory tab AND ONLY IF there is an exsisting save state for it)
is that just about it so far ??
if so ... if this last step could be added/figured out
we basicly have EVERYTHING that evox etc can do (just with out FTP) which would be fine for everyday use .. .
Mick ..
Post by: goatlord on July 20, 2003, 08:58:00 PM
| QUOTE (Gcue @ Jul 19 2003, 02:55 PM) |
| Question to Voltaic How hard would it be to make an xbox .xbe to just use a .ini file to set stuff to a config.xap then add/replace it and resign the xboxdash.xbe from the xbox itself? If that could be accomplished then we could put like an update button on the dash and then have a auto add function. |
I was thinking about this yesterday, reading the posts about this. It seems that, once a solid and functional method is developed to do all these things, it would be pretty straightforward to do something like this.
Build an xbe with the functions of pixit built, which you provide a .ini (possibly even an evox.ini) for, and it will go through and parse the directories you tell it to looking for .xbe files, and build the menu using the original unmodified one as a template.
Then you just make sure that one of the buttons you add to the settings menu points to the menu-builder xbe, and you have almost all the functionality of evox, plus the msdash eyecandy.
Now a question:
from my own looking at the scripts, it appears to be possible to change the color and position of just about everything. Am I wrong? (Particularly about the color?) It would be sweet to have it in blue or red or any other color.
Post by: DMagic1 on July 20, 2003, 10:40:00 PM
Post by: dfunked on July 20, 2003, 11:15:00 PM
if you really don't know what you're doing at this stage, wait until a GUI / some other means is established to easily configure your menu.... then again, i always see 200000 posts on evox.ini troubles in that forum...
Post by: DMagic1 on July 20, 2003, 11:21:00 PM
BTW, this is about the MS Dash not Evox.
Post by: dlux on July 21, 2003, 12:00:00 AM
Post by: dfunked on July 21, 2003, 04:07:00 AM
| QUOTE (DMagic1 @ Jul 21 2003, 08:21 AM) |
| BTW, this is about the MS Dash not Evox. |
oh sorry i don't know what i would've done without you telling me that
if you couldn't tell, i was trying to say that the amount of people posting troubles with xap editing will soon become as bad as those who posted errors with their evox.ini's....what i mean, is that people use winXAP but don't fully know what they're actually doing and then they complain, 'oh where's the xbox live / settings / memory tab gone now??' and seeing as the custom dash is still a WIP, i'd suggest people steer away from it until we can all get it easily customizable. if you wish to make the changes now, well good for you, but first read readme's that are supplied with winXAP etc.
Post by: DMagic1 on July 21, 2003, 08:42:00 AM
| QUOTE (dlux @ Jul 21 2003, 03:00 AM) |
| DMagic1, That is how winxap works, it changes your settings menu. If you want to edit your dash, without replacing the settings menu, you will have to follow one of the text tutorials that are out there. |
thanks
Post by: neejoh on July 22, 2003, 06:37:00 AM
http://www.download-...act=ST&f=3&t=59
tutorial. But now i want to remove the Dashboard & Emulator menu. (i don't fucking use it)
In wich files do i have to edit to get rid of them. I tried some shit already in the Mssubmenu.xap and default.xap. But no succes.
Can u help me?
Post by: neejoh on July 22, 2003, 09:30:00 AM
| QUOTE (Gcue @ Jul 22 2003, 04:42 PM) |
| In my next release i will add the option of removing menus from the submenu hopefully. And also the option of a 5 button menu too. Anything else "You Dont F***ing Use"? |
Hehe lol
I don't fucking use my DVDremote
But no serious, you're doing a great job mate! Keep it up!!
I can't think of anything right now, at least nothing you guys aren't working on allready.
Post by: Heet on July 22, 2003, 10:49:00 AM
Ability to create main menu's and submenus (unlimited?)
Can pick game in game save menu by pressing A button
Can launch any xbe
Anything else i missed? Have been away ...
Post by: Dunny on July 22, 2003, 11:39:00 AM
Post by: neejoh on July 22, 2003, 04:07:00 PM
Keep up the good work
Ill gonna test ur tutorial/patch
Post by: neejoh on July 22, 2003, 04:59:00 PM
| CODE |
////////////SUBMENU///////////////////// //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// // Set the SubMenu Items // You can set them to whatever you want // Set how many SubMenu items you are goin to use //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// SubMenuItems = 4; // 6 or less SubMenuItem1 = "Games"; SubMenuItem2 = "Applications"; SubMenuItem3 = "Reboot"; SubMenuItem4 = "Shutdown"; SubMenuItem5 = "Other"; SubMenuItem6 = "Other"; //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// // Set what Menus you want to launch from each SubMenu item // Options you can use: ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// // 0 = Dashboards Menu // 1 = Apps menu // 2 = Emus menu // 3 = Games menu // 4 = Reboot Xbox // 5 = Shutdown Xbox ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// SubMenuLaunch1 = 3; SubMenuLaunch2 = 1; SubMenuLaunch3 = 4; SubMenuLaunch4 = 5; SubMenuLaunch5 = 4; SubMenuLaunch6 = 2; |
And it worked.
Thanx for the fast reply and the good work. 1 other thing i noticed. The Save Game Manager from the Settings menu isn't working. But i have it in the root, so i don't bother. But i mentioned it
Now i finnaly have my dashboard as i want it. Only the FTP support would be nice. But that would be only a matter of time. (and maybe Background music play (mp3 and not wav))
Greetz to all the dudez who made this possible, now i'm going to sleep
Post by: gnutellafan on July 22, 2003, 06:18:00 PM
Ive read through all the threads and dont think Ive missed it but has anyone figured out how to use the game pics (the ones that show up on the saved games manager menu) for the game launching menu??
Post by: Heet on July 22, 2003, 06:44:00 PM
Post by: Gcue on July 22, 2003, 08:23:00 PM
Well that didn't work either
Anybody got any recommendations on a free site to up it to for the time being?
Post by: SniperKilla on July 22, 2003, 08:29:00 PM
Post by: SniperKilla on July 22, 2003, 08:35:00 PM
Post by: dlux on July 23, 2003, 01:33:00 PM
Post by: dlux on July 23, 2003, 01:40:00 PM
| QUOTE |
| dlux using the method you used to search for games, isnt that close to have an autosearch? The code for getting XBE titles must already be available in memory3.xap, and with your code for finding XBEs it could be workable. |
memory3.xap doesn't do any searching itself, that stuff is all done by the xboxdash.xbe. The only way that I can think of to get a menu that autoloads, is to code every instance of every program into a function, and use "ntfileexists" to figure out whether or not the programs are on the xbox or not.
this would obviously be alot more code, but it would mean that the average user who downloads the tutorial could just place the code where they are told to, and not have to worry about editing it for their xbox.
If anyone wants to take the time to make this list, go for it.
if someone does decide to do this, and they want to make it eisier to use, they should split it into four different functions (dashboards, applications, emulators, games)
Post by: spyd4r on July 23, 2003, 06:58:00 PM
Post by: spyd4r on July 23, 2003, 07:07:00 PM
Post by: SniperKilla on July 24, 2003, 07:48:00 PM
Post by: DMagic1 on July 24, 2003, 08:16:00 PM
Post by: Gcue on July 24, 2003, 08:31:00 PM
2. Save the xip after you add/replace all the xaps to that certain xip.
3. Go To File Resign Dashboard.
4. Browse for you xboxdash.xbe file
5. Using the BROWSE button at the very bottom to select the folder that "ALL" your xips are in to resign.
6. Start back at 1 on each xip you edit.
Hope that helps a little.
Post by: Matty B on July 25, 2003, 06:51:00 AM
Post by: DMagic1 on July 25, 2003, 08:51:00 AM
| QUOTE (Gcue @ Jul 24 2003, 11:31 PM) |
| 1. Start with a fresh clean unedited set of xip/xbe files. 2. Save the xip after you add/replace all the xaps to that certain xip. 3. Go To File Resign Dashboard. 4. Browse for you xboxdash.xbe file 5. Using the BROWSE button at the very bottom to select the folder that "ALL" your xips are in to resign. 6. Start back at 1 on each xip you edit. Hope that helps a little. |
Thanks sooo much.
The Browse button was the key. I was using the Add button.
I guess the add button, selecting the files, doesnt work the same as the browse button and selecting the folder.
Post by: Heet on July 25, 2003, 09:02:00 AM
Post by: Th3_H0unD on July 25, 2003, 05:16:00 PM
H0unD
Post by: Dunny on July 26, 2003, 12:26:00 AM
Post by: jimk72 on July 27, 2003, 07:18:00 PM
This is basicly a text editor created from scratch that is taylored to the xap format.
it lists all def in tree form with children below it
lists all functions
lists all variables
lists all text for output(menu text)
does some checks for correctness
all def, functions, var are all highlighted in text
editor goes right to selected def, function, or var when dbl clicked
search, search and replace, search and replace all works
and some other small features(all text and background colors are changeable)
It was written for windowsXP but I tried to use win9x code for compatibility.
This is a windows GUI program, BUT does not edit xap files automaticly!!
works with winxip when set up as defualt editor.
Need testers to try it out!
only serious apply!
email me: [email protected]
Post by: dlux on July 29, 2003, 09:50:00 PM
| CODE |
| g_bXOnDashExists = theConfig.NtFileExists( "\\Device\\Harddisk0\\partition2\\xodash\\xonlinedash.xbe" ); |
and replace it with:
| CODE |
| g_bXOnDashExists = true; |
then rebuild, and resign, and load the dash, I believe that this should make the xbox live button appear on the dash, even though you haven't updated.
I don't have a non-updated dash, so I can't try this myself, but, hopefully it works.
Post by: nadnerb on July 30, 2003, 07:59:00 PM
| QUOTE (dlux @ Jul 30 2003, 05:50 AM) | ||||
| Just had a thought, and wondered if one of you guys that doesn't have a live updated dashboard would like to try it out. If so, give it a shot, and see if it works. open default.xap inside default.xip, and find :
and replace it with:
then rebuild, and resign, and load the dash, I believe that this should make the xbox live button appear on the dash, even though you haven't updated. I don't have a non-updated dash, so I can't try this myself, but, hopefully it works. |
it wont work.
reason being is because that code is from the LIVE default.xip and its not in the normal one.
Post by: Deathman on August 01, 2003, 07:03:00 AM
I was wondering if anyone new a way to get the MS Dash to check the serial number from the eeprom? .. Any help would be appreciated.. thanks
Post by: nadnerb on August 03, 2003, 08:12:00 PM
its similar to the blip you get at the begining of some crappy encoded mp3s, you know the one?
i've tried replacing the audio files from my orignal backup but it still does it, any ideas?
could i have messed up a xip/xap?
Post by: Heet on August 03, 2003, 09:43:00 PM
Post by: The Axledental DJ on August 04, 2003, 09:34:00 PM
anywayz..Great work!
Thanks
The Axledental DJ
www.axledentaldj.com
Post by: dfunked on August 04, 2003, 09:42:00 PM
but if i decide to change the background etc, i'll feel as if i'm back with evox (evox gui = yuck).The Axledental DJ -> there is code to bypass DVD warnings already, but no dongle-free code as of yet. As for requesting diff. backgrounds to be made for you, the chances of that happening are slim to none. I think Gcue's got better things to do then complete requests.
Post by: Heet on August 04, 2003, 09:58:00 PM
Post by: rubberdog on August 05, 2003, 04:03:00 AM
I used the Gcue config method and have the dash running perfectly...with two versions on the c drive... one original and one hacked...
I moved the evoxdash to e, which works fine...the only problem is that when i try to ftp through evox the DVD - D drive is not looking in the right place and defaults to the folder with the evox dash in....and i cant change it through ftp??
Is there a problem with what im doing or just a simple error?
Either way all dashboards work independantly apart from i cant ftp from evox DVD drive anymore??
Would appreciate any help
Post by: neo-dilly on August 06, 2003, 08:48:00 AM
Post by: rubberdog on August 06, 2003, 11:00:00 AM
Post by: -Gadget- on August 06, 2003, 01:42:00 PM
does that mean if ya load such programs like HDDLoader it too has problems ??
Mick ..
Post by: quall on August 12, 2003, 03:35:00 PM
| QUOTE (Dunny @ Jul 26 2003, 08:26 AM) |
| you can update your dashboard without getting banned from live. |
yah, just get a game like unreal champ or brute force. Make sure the ethernet cable is unplugged and hit "play live". Your dash will update and you will not get banned because you are not plugged in.
Post by: drewZen on August 13, 2003, 01:19:00 AM
OH, also if u change a setting - say clock, stereo, TV, etc in yer hacked E drive xboxdash will you see the changes in the C drive retail xboxdash??
Great work on this stuff btw
Post by: dfunked on August 13, 2003, 10:16:00 AM
i haven't actually checked, but i think it does retain settings.
Post by: Merkaba on August 15, 2003, 10:26:00 AM
Post by: Xtech on August 19, 2003, 06:55:00 AM
dxt1 with no mipmaps. Try that.
Post by: flamingfejjery on August 19, 2003, 12:35:00 PM
Post by: Xtech on August 20, 2003, 09:14:00 AM
Post by: dfunked on August 20, 2003, 01:52:00 PM
the great thing about hacking up the MS dash is that most of the work has been done for us and it's already got nice features (in built dvd player, remote capabilities, audio player, memory manager, soundtrack manager and settings can be changed). we just need to get it a little further and it's a complete package with FTP support and auto listing. it's even "skinnable" altho it's not so easy at this stage.
Post by: kanaberra on August 21, 2003, 11:38:00 PM
? THX for your help...
Post by: SNICK! on August 22, 2003, 08:17:00 AM
Gcue and x-tech
got the true blue dash working perfectly and its great.
would i be able to patch this with dvd region x?
cheerz
Post by: dfunked on August 22, 2003, 04:11:00 PM
Post by: viperman3 on August 22, 2003, 10:21:00 PM
regards,
viperman3