Improvements in media portal navigation

Molokoids · 2004-05-15, 17:29

I don't know for the others but for me I could find useful to have the U key (parent directory) not to stop a the root of each module but to go the home menu. It's a bit awkward to use U and then change to Esc.

It could be nice to rotate the picture left and right with the up and down key (to remember the rotate position is really a nice feature), it will also diminish the number of used keys.

When we are in full screen with a picture, to get back to the folder view just press the enter key could also be nice.

MrMario64 · 2004-05-15, 19:25

you can edit the keymap.xml to get most of your wishes done.
keys r user configurable.

I do not understand what you mean by the first request about the U and esc key?

Molokoids · 2004-05-15, 19:51

Keymap

I don?t know if I?m doing something wrong with the keymap, but when I change a key it doesn?t work.

Example :

<description>Rotate Picture</description>
<id>50</id>
<key>R</key>

to
<description>Rotate Picture</description>
<id>3</id>
<key>up</key>

And also, in principle I understand how to exchange keys in the keymap file but don?t really know how to implement what I want.

U and Esc Key

When I use U key in a module, the top parent folder I can get is the module root, but I?ll have to press Esc to go to media portal home. Just nice to press another time U and not Esc to go to media portal home.

By module root, I mean the folder you selected in the setup. By Media Portal home I mean the first screen with my TV etc? hope it's understandable :)

Thanks for the reply.

MrMario64 · 2004-05-15, 19:59

I'm affraid that that will cause some annoying moments when you pressed U 1 time too much.

But, why press U a couple of times when you want to go to home?
You can press ESC @ all moments to go to home ?

The way it is now is the simplest there is I think?

Molokoids · 2004-05-15, 20:17

Quote:

I'm affraid that that will cause some annoying moments when you pressed U 1 time too much.

:)

Quote:

You can press ESC @ all moments to go to home ?

The way it is now is the simplest there is I think?

I just like the idea of one button for going all the way to the top :) But I understand your point.

2004-05-15, 17:29	#1 (permalink)
Molokoids Portal Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 157 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Improvements in media portal navigation I don't know for the others but for me I could find useful to have the U key (parent directory) not to stop a the root of each module but to go the home menu. It's a bit awkward to use U and then change to Esc. It could be nice to rotate the picture left and right with the up and down key (to remember the rotate position is really a nice feature), it will also diminish the number of used keys. When we are in full screen with a picture, to get back to the folder view just press the enter key could also be nice.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Media Portal lastest relase - nice fix	warwon	MediaPortal 1 Talk	0	2006-12-28 21:39
Problem with forward and rewind in Media Portal Audio	icemanguru	General Support	4	2006-10-27 19:57
The Top Reasons why Media Portal is the Greatest HTPC App	Steve Warner	MediaPortal 1 Talk	37	2006-08-02 03:00
MediaPortal left the competition behind	TimmyT	MediaPortal 1 Talk	17	2006-06-10 01:18
Cant get Media Portal to function with the Adaptec videOh!	WilliamTell	Installation, configuration support	0	2005-11-23 23:21

2004-05-15, 19:25	#2 (permalink)
MrMario64 Retired Team Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Age: 34 Posts: 822 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Country: My System	you can edit the keymap.xml to get most of your wishes done. keys r user configurable. I do not understand what you mean by the first request about the U and esc key?

2004-05-15, 19:51	#3 (permalink)
Molokoids Portal Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 157 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Keymap I don?t know if I?m doing something wrong with the keymap, but when I change a key it doesn?t work. Example : <description>Rotate Picture</description> <id>50</id> <key>R</key> to <description>Rotate Picture</description> <id>3</id> <key>up</key> And also, in principle I understand how to exchange keys in the keymap file but don?t really know how to implement what I want. U and Esc Key When I use U key in a module, the top parent folder I can get is the module root, but I?ll have to press Esc to go to media portal home. Just nice to press another time U and not Esc to go to media portal home. By module root, I mean the folder you selected in the setup. By Media Portal home I mean the first screen with my TV etc? hope it's understandable :) Thanks for the reply.

2004-05-15, 19:59	#4 (permalink)
MrMario64 Retired Team Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Age: 34 Posts: 822 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Country: My System	I'm affraid that that will cause some annoying moments when you pressed U 1 time too much. But, why press U a couple of times when you want to go to home? You can press ESC @ all moments to go to home ? The way it is now is the simplest there is I think?