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aMPed - the alternative skin - v 3.6.3 (for MP 1.9.0) - Released Oct. 25, 2014
V 3.6.3 is a minor update for MP 1.6.0/1.7.x and updated plugins (see Changelog below for details).
Note: aMPed's abbreviated date formats will only work in MP 1.9.0+, and now work for non-English Windows OS. If you wish to use aMPed's abbreviated date format (selected by default in aMPedConfig) with English (US) Windows OS and MP 1.8.0 or earlier, then copy the attached common.time.xml to your aMPed skin folder.
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Download: aMPed 3.6.3 (for MP 1.9.0) via MP Downloads Repository or MPEI (MediaPortal Extension Installer)
For MP 1.5.0 and previous versions, see aMPed Downloads on Google Code
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Changelog:
v 3.6.3 - minor update for MP 1.9.0 and later
v 3.6.2 - minor update for MP 1.6.0 and later (.net 4 compatibility) and plugin updates.[/B]
v 3.6.1 - minor update for updated plugins and MP fixes
v 3.6.0 - major update intoducing custom themes, skin settings and many new skin features.
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For more info:
V 3.6.3 is a minor update for MP 1.6.0/1.7.x and updated plugins (see Changelog below for details).
Note: aMPed's abbreviated date formats will only work in MP 1.9.0+, and now work for non-English Windows OS. If you wish to use aMPed's abbreviated date format (selected by default in aMPedConfig) with English (US) Windows OS and MP 1.8.0 or earlier, then copy the attached common.time.xml to your aMPed skin folder.
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Download: aMPed 3.6.3 (for MP 1.9.0) via MP Downloads Repository or MPEI (MediaPortal Extension Installer)
For MP 1.5.0 and previous versions, see aMPed Downloads on Google Code
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Changelog:
v 3.6.3 - minor update for MP 1.9.0 and later
• add support for certification logos by country in MyFilms
• display Languages in subtitle downloader
• changed RadioTme to TuneIn
• fixed aMPed abbreviated date format for non- English OS (MP 1.9.0+ only)
• fixedLatest Media ticker when no recent media found
• fixed recently added Videos (bug in LatestMediaHandler)
• fixed long genres overlapping program title in Radio EPG
• fixed info not displaying in Recorded Radio
• fixed Argus TV EPG 8 lines only showing 7 lines
• fixed overlapping text on Video Info/IMDB lookup when using Shares view
• fixed navigation to hidden menu in filmstrip/coverflow layouts
• display Languages in subtitle downloader
• changed RadioTme to TuneIn
• fixed aMPed abbreviated date format for non- English OS (MP 1.9.0+ only)
• fixedLatest Media ticker when no recent media found
• fixed recently added Videos (bug in LatestMediaHandler)
• fixed long genres overlapping program title in Radio EPG
• fixed info not displaying in Recorded Radio
• fixed Argus TV EPG 8 lines only showing 7 lines
• fixed overlapping text on Video Info/IMDB lookup when using Shares view
• fixed navigation to hidden menu in filmstrip/coverflow layouts
• Compatibility with MP 1.6.0 (.Net 4.x)
• last.fm and Auto DJ features (last.fm window is untested as I don't have access).
• TV Channel logo visible when media playing
• Updated Trakt to v 3.1.3 - show status in Trending Shows
• Updated Rockstar to v 2.5.2 - settings and station icons
• Updated TvWishList - new logo/hover
• Added support for Trailers 1.1.0
• Other minor layout improvements
• last.fm and Auto DJ features (last.fm window is untested as I don't have access).
• TV Channel logo visible when media playing
• Updated Trakt to v 3.1.3 - show status in Trending Shows
• Updated Rockstar to v 2.5.2 - settings and station icons
• Updated TvWishList - new logo/hover
• Added support for Trailers 1.1.0
• Other minor layout improvements
• New aMPed logo courtesy of joostzilla
• Details view for filmstrip layout
• Comskip/Chapter Markers for MyVideo
• Updated Trakt to v 3.1.2
• Updated MyFilms to v 6.0.3 with 6.1.0 test mode features
• Added support for WebRadio 1.4.4
• Added 'Skin Settings' to supported plugins in Editor
• Fixed hover issue in revaMPed Basic Home Editor
• Details view for filmstrip layout
• Comskip/Chapter Markers for MyVideo
• Updated Trakt to v 3.1.2
• Updated MyFilms to v 6.0.3 with 6.1.0 test mode features
• Added support for WebRadio 1.4.4
• Added 'Skin Settings' to supported plugins in Editor
• Fixed hover issue in revaMPed Basic Home Editor
Version 3.6.0 introduces Custom Colorized Themes
Pimp your aMPed skin - just color by numbers!
Easily change text colors throughout the skin.
Example: I created the Bollywood theme in about 10 minutes, so Vintage Basic Home layout in aMPed theme
Now you can modify or create themes for aMPed without creating a single graphic (though you can if you wish). Simply edit the colors for text or graphics in the aMPedColors.xml in any theme folder. The skin file contains tips and help and fourteen different themes have been provided to get you started. For further info, see Custom Themes in the aMPed wiki.
What's the advantage?
Unfortunately not. I found it essential to view the colors in MP as I selected them and MP GUI does not yet support color selection via a chart.
aMPed continues to be the skin you can practically design yourself. While the main focus is on fully visible fanart/backdrops, you can choose the style you prefer: fanart (fully visible), wide fanart (full-screen backdrop) or no fanart; big or normal cover size, even the width of lists.
See the aMPed Gallery for screenshots of all the layouts and features! Or check out the slideshow via MPEI.
In addition to the custom colorized themes, you can now change most aMPed options with MP GUI Skin Settings:
Detailed Changes:
• MP 1.4.0 compatibility
• Custom/Colorized Themes - color by number!
• aMPedConfig settings in MP GUI Skin Settings
• redesigned dialogs to support new custom themes
• added settings button to TV Guide context menu
• Wide Fanart layout for home screens
• background for lists now adjusts to selected list width
• reworked Settings screens with Settings Menu
• reworked OSD layout - added actors on 4x3 screens
• thinner progress bars with text below
• side overlays on True 4x3 Fanart Layout
• Comskip/Chapter Markers for MyVideo
aMPedConfig
• new option 'Use abbreviated date format' (removed Date tab)
• new option for 'aMPed logo on Home Screens'
• changed 'About' tab to 'Readme' and updated links
Plugins Added
• WorldClock 1.2.2
• Volume Control 1.2.4
• FritzBox v1.0.0.4563
Plugins Updated:
• mvCentral 1.0.4
• Update Control 1.2.3
• BTW 1.2.0
• GlobalSearch 1.8.0.68
• TraktPlugin v2.9.0
• MP-TVSeries 3.5.0.2028
• Anime 3.1.32
• Media Slayer 1.7.2
Fixed:
• OV Dialog
• icon position on lists for different font sizes
• teletext window size
• Music Cover grabber skin files
• missing radio logos in media overlay/preview with pls playlists
Basic Home
• replace Daily Comics with World Clock on News Menu
• replace Music Trivia with Current Playlist on Music Menu
• replace Alarm with Volume Control on System menu
• added support for the above plus Argus to the Editor
Pimp your aMPed skin - just color by numbers!
Easily change text colors throughout the skin.
Example: I created the Bollywood theme in about 10 minutes, so Vintage Basic Home layout in aMPed theme
looks like this in Bollywood Theme
What's the advantage?
- adjust the brightness/contrast of skin colors to suit your taste or monitor/TV 'temperature' (without affecting your preferred settings for video/tv playback)
- choose brighter themes for daytime, and subtler themes at night
- modify different themes to suit the decor of each room or the taste of each user
- if you know RGB color codes it takes minutes to create a new themeno re-caching of graphics required for switching themes
Unfortunately not. I found it essential to view the colors in MP as I selected them and MP GUI does not yet support color selection via a chart.
aMPed continues to be the skin you can practically design yourself. While the main focus is on fully visible fanart/backdrops, you can choose the style you prefer: fanart (fully visible), wide fanart (full-screen backdrop) or no fanart; big or normal cover size, even the width of lists.
See the aMPed Gallery for screenshots of all the layouts and features! Or check out the slideshow via MPEI.
In addition to the custom colorized themes, you can now change most aMPed options with MP GUI Skin Settings:
Detailed Changes:
• MP 1.4.0 compatibility
• Custom/Colorized Themes - color by number!
• aMPedConfig settings in MP GUI Skin Settings
• redesigned dialogs to support new custom themes
• added settings button to TV Guide context menu
• Wide Fanart layout for home screens
• background for lists now adjusts to selected list width
• reworked Settings screens with Settings Menu
• reworked OSD layout - added actors on 4x3 screens
• thinner progress bars with text below
• side overlays on True 4x3 Fanart Layout
• Comskip/Chapter Markers for MyVideo
aMPedConfig
• new option 'Use abbreviated date format' (removed Date tab)
• new option for 'aMPed logo on Home Screens'
• changed 'About' tab to 'Readme' and updated links
Plugins Added
• WorldClock 1.2.2
• Volume Control 1.2.4
• FritzBox v1.0.0.4563
Plugins Updated:
• mvCentral 1.0.4
• Update Control 1.2.3
• BTW 1.2.0
• GlobalSearch 1.8.0.68
• TraktPlugin v2.9.0
• MP-TVSeries 3.5.0.2028
• Anime 3.1.32
• Media Slayer 1.7.2
Fixed:
• OV Dialog
• icon position on lists for different font sizes
• teletext window size
• Music Cover grabber skin files
• missing radio logos in media overlay/preview with pls playlists
Basic Home
• replace Daily Comics with World Clock on News Menu
• replace Music Trivia with Current Playlist on Music Menu
• replace Alarm with Volume Control on System menu
• added support for the above plus Argus to the Editor
For more info:
- What's New?
- aMPed Gallery - screenshots of all the aMPed layouts and features
- Features - all the unique features of aMPed
- Getting Started - installation and setup
- Choosing aMPed Options - how to use the options to get the look you want
- Supported Plugins - the all important list of plugins and versions supported by aMPed!
- Migue - the genius behind aMPed Config (to select all your options), Basic Home Editor and the MPEI Installer
- Reg, Lyfesaver74, TLD, 2BitSculptor, pilot_bas, bkv, Trigo, marcsulf and all those who tested aMPed 3.6.0 beta and provided valuable feedback!
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