Could we please get a SHORTCUT plugin

Ashtefere · 2006-04-27, 04:38

Hi all.
I have been scouring the boards for information on how to make an application launch directly from the home menu, and all i can see are flippant replies of "myPrograms will do it"
My programs WONT do it, and it seems like it has been solely designed for having a library of files that are opened by the same program, manipulated by a command line.

We need a plugin that makes a SHORTCUT with the facility for ARGUMENTS on the HOME SCREEN and it must have NO SUBMENUS.

That sounds both clear to understand, and extremely easy to build. I am no a programmer however, im just a skinnner. Could somebody please knock this up? even if its rough, please?

On another note... where the hell did XBMCPC go? the reason i wanted to use it was for the kickass project gotham skin! is that skin still available?

Thanks

-Ash

Ashtefere · 2006-04-27, 04:59

never mind, i found the PM3 remake.
Still, my original request still stands.

Please, give us a basic shortcut?

mzemina · 2006-04-27, 05:10

As long as we are wanting a shortcut plugin, in the configuration allow for choosing of the hover image and name to be shown.

Mike

Ashtefere · 2006-05-02, 09:05

Seriously, this must be an extremely easy to do plugin.
If this were vb I would have done one myself.
ok, heres the deal.
If someone makes this plugin, I will post my script for one click dvd backup (which is what i want to use the plugin for!)
PLEASE!

scoop · 2006-05-02, 10:11

Hi,

A plugin can only add one button to the home screen so creating a plugin which adds one button shouldn't be too difficult. However, creating a plugin which allows you to add more buttons to the home screen is currently not possible and would require a change on a different level.

Personally I fail to see the need for starting an application from the Home screen since you can start external programs with My Programs. Read the manual (especially the EXAMPLES section) to find out how to do it. The only thing not possible with My Programs is adding an extra shortcut to the Home screen for a configured program.

Kind regards,
Michel

Spragleknas · 2006-05-02, 19:53

I disagree; a "direct lunch" would be usefull!

scoop · 2006-05-02, 21:10

Hi,

So you want MP to even fix you lunch as well? :shock:

Kind regards,
Michel

Spragleknas · 2006-05-02, 21:33

OMFG... So VERY sorry.... Please shoot me!

LAUNCH......

I hope everybody is happy now... Next time I'll sit with a encyclopedia on my lap....

Again; Sorry, great mensa!!!

Fidoboy · 2006-05-02, 22:58

LOOOOL :lol: Jokes apart, i also think that a better suport for creating customized shortcuts in MP will be wonderfuel :wink: I think that there are a lot of people interested in launching games and other programs from MP.

Marcusb · 2006-05-03, 04:47

I don't suppose the MyScripts can do this? I have never really looked into it, but I thought it was meant to be able to allow you to script something from the menu...

2006-04-27, 04:38	#1 (permalink)
Ashtefere Portal Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Could we please get a SHORTCUT plugin Hi all. I have been scouring the boards for information on how to make an application launch directly from the home menu, and all i can see are flippant replies of "myPrograms will do it" My programs WONT do it, and it seems like it has been solely designed for having a library of files that are opened by the same program, manipulated by a command line. We need a plugin that makes a SHORTCUT with the facility for ARGUMENTS on the HOME SCREEN and it must have NO SUBMENUS. That sounds both clear to understand, and extremely easy to build. I am no a programmer however, im just a skinnner. Could somebody please knock this up? even if its rough, please? On another note... where the hell did XBMCPC go? the reason i wanted to use it was for the kickass project gotham skin! is that skin still available? Thanks -Ash

2006-05-02, 09:05	#4 (permalink)
Ashtefere Portal Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	bump Seriously, this must be an extremely easy to do plugin. If this were vb I would have done one myself. ok, heres the deal. If someone makes this plugin, I will post my script for one click dvd backup (which is what i want to use the plugin for!) PLEASE!

2006-05-02, 19:53	#6 (permalink)
Spragleknas Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Rogaland Age: 32 Posts: 3,816 Thanks: 179 Thanked 91 Times in 77 Posts Country: My System	I disagree; a "direct lunch" would be usefull! __________________ Please read -> HOW TO START A SUPPORT THREAD !!! Support MediaPortal! Donate by clicking HERE Dedicated HTPC board (Norway) -> MSPC.no

2006-05-02, 21:33	#8 (permalink)
Spragleknas Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Rogaland Age: 32 Posts: 3,816 Thanks: 179 Thanked 91 Times in 77 Posts Country: My System	OMFG... So VERY sorry.... Please shoot me! LAUNCH...... I hope everybody is happy now... Next time I'll sit with a encyclopedia on my lap.... Again; Sorry, great mensa!!! __________________ Please read -> HOW TO START A SUPPORT THREAD !!! Support MediaPortal! Donate by clicking HERE Dedicated HTPC board (Norway) -> MSPC.no

2006-05-02, 22:58	#9 (permalink)
Fidoboy Portal Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Spain Posts: 214 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	LOOOOL :lol: Jokes apart, i also think that a better suport for creating customized shortcuts in MP will be wonderfuel :wink: I think that there are a lot of people interested in launching games and other programs from MP. __________________ .:FiDo:.

2006-04-27, 04:59	#2 (permalink)
Ashtefere Portal Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	never mind, i found the PM3 remake. Still, my original request still stands. Please, give us a basic shortcut?

2006-04-27, 05:10	#3 (permalink)
mzemina Retired Team Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Ft Smith, AR Posts: 2,045 Thanks: 36 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts Country:	As long as we are wanting a shortcut plugin, in the configuration allow for choosing of the hover image and name to be shown. Mike

2006-05-02, 10:11	#5 (permalink)
scoop Portal Developer Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 610 Thanks: 2 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts My System	Hi, A plugin can only add one button to the home screen so creating a plugin which adds one button shouldn't be too difficult. However, creating a plugin which allows you to add more buttons to the home screen is currently not possible and would require a change on a different level. Personally I fail to see the need for starting an application from the Home screen since you can start external programs with My Programs. Read the manual (especially the EXAMPLES section) to find out how to do it. The only thing not possible with My Programs is adding an extra shortcut to the Home screen for a configured program. Kind regards, Michel

2006-05-02, 21:10	#7 (permalink)
scoop Portal Developer Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 610 Thanks: 2 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts My System	Hi, So you want MP to even fix you lunch as well? :shock: Kind regards, Michel

2006-05-03, 04:47	#10 (permalink)
Marcusb Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,936 Thanks: 67 Thanked 28 Times in 28 Posts Country: My System	I don't suppose the MyScripts can do this? I have never really looked into it, but I thought it was meant to be able to allow you to script something from the menu...

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