Guide too small

jwcom · 2006-11-12, 19:36

I find the guide very small in MediaPortal.

We were using the MCE2005 before trying this, we like everything about it except the guide.

In MCE it was the perfect size, but now we have to go in front of the TV to read it.

The menus on the MP look fine, just the guide is so small.

Does anyone know how to change this? How to change the guide size and how to change how many listings show up at once? We also find that there are too many lines in the guide as well.

Thanks

Jason

VdR · 2006-11-12, 21:01

It is very simple to change that.

You have to edit the 'mytvguide.xml' file in your skin.

Look for the section called 'Channel template' (i.e. <description>Channel template</description>). In that section increase the 'height'. That way the height of every bar will increase and fewer bars will be displayed (as many as fit the 'TVGUIDE Panel').

You may want to change 'width' and 'height' in the section 'Channel image template' as well to make the channel images fit the new bar height. And while you at it change the font size in the sections 'channel Label template', 'template for program title light area' and 'template for program title darkarea' for better legibility.

If you are using the Blue Two Wide skin, try the 'mytvguide.xml' attached. It's what I use, it shows only five channels at a time and has some additional changes.

When you change the xml file, don't forget to delete the file packedgfx .bmxl (ignore the number in the filename). It will be regenerated when you start MP. Or look at the 'MyRefresh' plugin (very cool if you want to change skins).

Hope this helps.

VdR

Attachment 1298

Spragleknas · 2006-11-12, 22:11

Or try this: http://www.team-mediaportal.com/file...mytvguide.zip/

Redfish · 2007-12-19, 18:18

The last link doesn't work anymore. It's way too small on screen. About 1/4th of the screen is filled the rest stays black.

Spragleknas · 2007-12-19, 18:39

You could try the EPG xml from XFace. This is somewhat bigger than "the rest".

XFace thread

Redfish · 2007-12-19, 21:07

Yes that one works perfectly. However it took me 20 minutes to find the thread again.

http://forum.team-mediaportal.com/la...-t14128p2.html

2006-11-12, 19:36	#1 (permalink)
jwcom Portal User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Guide too small I find the guide very small in MediaPortal. We were using the MCE2005 before trying this, we like everything about it except the guide. In MCE it was the perfect size, but now we have to go in front of the TV to read it. The menus on the MP look fine, just the guide is so small. Does anyone know how to change this? How to change the guide size and how to change how many listings show up at once? We also find that there are too many lines in the guide as well. Thanks Jason

2006-11-12, 22:11	#3 (permalink)
Spragleknas Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Rogaland Age: 32 Posts: 3,813 Thanks: 179 Thanked 90 Times in 76 Posts Country: My System	Or try this: http://www.team-mediaportal.com/file...mytvguide.zip/ __________________ Please read -> HOW TO START A SUPPORT THREAD !!! Support MediaPortal! Donate by clicking HERE Dedicated HTPC board (Norway) -> MSPC.no

2007-12-19, 18:39	#5 (permalink)
Spragleknas Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Rogaland Age: 32 Posts: 3,813 Thanks: 179 Thanked 90 Times in 76 Posts Country: My System	You could try the EPG xml from XFace. This is somewhat bigger than "the rest". XFace thread __________________ Please read -> HOW TO START A SUPPORT THREAD !!! Support MediaPortal! Donate by clicking HERE Dedicated HTPC board (Norway) -> MSPC.no

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2006-11-12, 21:01	#2 (permalink)
VdR MP Donator Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Belgium Posts: 210 Thanks: 6 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Country: My System	It is very simple to change that. You have to edit the 'mytvguide.xml' file in your skin. Look for the section called 'Channel template' (i.e. <description>Channel template</description>). In that section increase the 'height'. That way the height of every bar will increase and fewer bars will be displayed (as many as fit the 'TVGUIDE Panel'). You may want to change 'width' and 'height' in the section 'Channel image template' as well to make the channel images fit the new bar height. And while you at it change the font size in the sections 'channel Label template', 'template for program title light area' and 'template for program title darkarea' for better legibility. If you are using the Blue Two Wide skin, try the 'mytvguide.xml' attached. It's what I use, it shows only five channels at a time and has some additional changes. When you change the xml file, don't forget to delete the file packedgfx .bmxl (ignore the number in the filename). It will be regenerated when you start MP. Or look at the 'MyRefresh' plugin (very cool if you want to change skins). Hope this helps. VdR Attachment 1298

2007-12-19, 18:18	#4 (permalink)
Redfish Portal Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 45 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Country:	The last link doesn't work anymore. It's way too small on screen. About 1/4th of the screen is filled the rest stays black.

2007-12-19, 21:07	#6 (permalink)
Redfish Portal Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 45 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Country:	Yes that one works perfectly. However it took me 20 minutes to find the thread again. http://forum.team-mediaportal.com/la...-t14128p2.html