SleepTimer and MouseOffScreen

Netboy · 2005-09-11, 18:42

First and foremost, these are not MP plugins, they are just compiled Windows scripts. To use them, you can add them to the My Programs plugin by waeberd. They are meant for people using a media center and MP strictly from a remote control. You could easily use other options via keyboard/mouse to acheive the same results.

MPSleepTimer - I could never get any of the other sleep timers to work, so this is just a workaround. It starts a Windows shutdown and pauses 90 minutes before shutting down Windows. The 499k zip includes the source, docs with screenshots, and compiled program. (The script and source are tiny, it's the screenshots that make it 499k, sorry.)
You can download the file here.

MouseOffScreen - For those running a media center strictly through a remote, Windows leaves the mouse in the center of the screen at bootup. Even though inactivity in MP hides it, it can reappear sometimes. This just moves it to the lower-right offscreen so it is no longer visible. The 384k zip includes the source, docs with screenshots, and compiled program. (The script and source are tiny, it's the screenshots that make it 384k, sorry.)
You can download the file here.

For info on the compiler, check out AutoIt at http://www.autoitscript.com/autoit3/.
It's freeware, no bloatware, and a solid performer.

As a sidenote, thank you to all the MediaPortal developers. Media Center just didn't make the cut for me, but this program was the sole reason for me moving from Xbox XBMC to a media center pc. Programs like this change the evolution of entertainment centers.

Please let me know if you find the scripts useful, I'm not sure how many others are using remote setups, but it's nice to hear that it at least helps someone.

Enjoy...
netboy

chili · 2005-10-18, 20:36

I use the mouse off screen item... and no one has said thanks for the contribution. So thanks!

Taipan · 2006-03-03, 04:23

I would like to use MouseOffScreen as I have MediaPortal running on a dedicated PC, it always runs in full-screen mode and I only use an MCE remote to navigate.

However, I only want MouseOffScreen to be active when MediaPortal is running. Once I have closed MediaPortal, I would like to be able to control the mouse pointer again.

Can anyone suggest how I might set up MouseOffScreen so it is launched when MediaPortal is started, and MouseOffScreen is exited when MediaPortal is closed?

I am not a programmer, so if your suggestion involves any coding or scripting, I would appreciate some guidance on the details of the scripting....

Cheers,

Taipan

WhiteDog · 2006-03-05, 14:59

Actually it is possible to just make the mouse pointer disappear completely. Not just hide it.

i could write a small program that runs in the tray and removes the mouse pointer if it detects Media portal is running, and put it back when no MediaPortal is detected.

I'll see if i can whip this up in one of the next days. Mouse pointer bugs me too

Tech Geek · 2006-03-05, 19:20

AutoIt kicks ass. I've used it a lot at work to automate systems.
Thanks for the contribution!

Taipan · 2006-03-05, 23:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by WhiteDog

I'll see if i can whip this up in one of the next days.

That would be excellent....

And I will volunteer to be a tester of your first release..... :wink:

Taipan · 2006-03-23, 01:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by WhiteDog

I'll see if i can whip this up in one of the next days. Mouse pointer bugs me too

Hi "WhiteDog" - I don't mean to be pushy, but I am still available to be a beta tester for this "small program".....

2005-09-11, 18:42	#1 (permalink)
Netboy Portal User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Midwest, USA Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	SleepTimer and MouseOffScreen First and foremost, these are not MP plugins, they are just compiled Windows scripts. To use them, you can add them to the My Programs plugin by waeberd. They are meant for people using a media center and MP strictly from a remote control. You could easily use other options via keyboard/mouse to acheive the same results. MPSleepTimer - I could never get any of the other sleep timers to work, so this is just a workaround. It starts a Windows shutdown and pauses 90 minutes before shutting down Windows. The 499k zip includes the source, docs with screenshots, and compiled program. (The script and source are tiny, it's the screenshots that make it 499k, sorry.) You can download the file here. MouseOffScreen - For those running a media center strictly through a remote, Windows leaves the mouse in the center of the screen at bootup. Even though inactivity in MP hides it, it can reappear sometimes. This just moves it to the lower-right offscreen so it is no longer visible. The 384k zip includes the source, docs with screenshots, and compiled program. (The script and source are tiny, it's the screenshots that make it 384k, sorry.) You can download the file here. For info on the compiler, check out AutoIt at http://www.autoitscript.com/autoit3/. It's freeware, no bloatware, and a solid performer. As a sidenote, thank you to all the MediaPortal developers. Media Center just didn't make the cut for me, but this program was the sole reason for me moving from Xbox XBMC to a media center pc. Programs like this change the evolution of entertainment centers. Please let me know if you find the scripts useful, I'm not sure how many others are using remote setups, but it's nice to hear that it at least helps someone. Enjoy... netboy

2005-10-18, 20:36	#2 (permalink)
chili Portal Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: somewhere in the bowels of Texas Posts: 339 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts My System	I use the mouse off screen item... and no one has said thanks for the contribution. So thanks! __________________ chili my stuff

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2006-03-03, 04:23	#3 (permalink)
Taipan Portal Tester Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,929 Thanks: 4 Thanked 15 Times in 15 Posts Country: My System	I would like to use MouseOffScreen as I have MediaPortal running on a dedicated PC, it always runs in full-screen mode and I only use an MCE remote to navigate. However, I only want MouseOffScreen to be active when MediaPortal is running. Once I have closed MediaPortal, I would like to be able to control the mouse pointer again. Can anyone suggest how I might set up MouseOffScreen so it is launched when MediaPortal is started, and MouseOffScreen is exited when MediaPortal is closed? I am not a programmer, so if your suggestion involves any coding or scripting, I would appreciate some guidance on the details of the scripting.... Cheers, Taipan

2006-03-05, 14:59	#4 (permalink)
WhiteDog Portal Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Actually it is possible to just make the mouse pointer disappear completely. Not just hide it. i could write a small program that runs in the tray and removes the mouse pointer if it detects Media portal is running, and put it back when no MediaPortal is detected. I'll see if i can whip this up in one of the next days. Mouse pointer bugs me too

2006-03-05, 19:20	#5 (permalink)
Tech Geek Portal Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Denver, CO USA Posts: 354 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	AutoIt kicks ass. I've used it a lot at work to automate systems. Thanks for the contribution!