Default icon in video (1 Viewer)

[Deda]

Ok, I made fix but need help from you for default skin (ofc for the future 1.3.0 as this patch can go in 1.2.2). For actors I will use defaultActor.png but can't decide what to do for the rest (year, genres, custom groups, videos->title will use defaultvideo.png if there is no cover or thumbnail). I put defaultPicture.png but if you have some better idea I'm listening . Ofc. we will need to note that in Wiki for other skins so they can do the same.

 

[catavolt]

AW: Default icon in video

Sounds great, Deda
Will think about default icons for year, genre, and groups. For the moment defaultvideo.png should be good enough.
Is there a chance for binaries (based on 1.2.1)?

 

[Deda]

Sure, I will PM you a binary after test a little.

 

[Deda]

Anyway, why to keep it secret, if someone wants to try please do, after all this is open source:

little description:
I made that all default views have unique icons like following:

Genres:
defaultGenreBig.png -->large
defaultGenre.png -->small (icon in list view)

Years:
defaultYearBig.png
defaultYear.png

Titles:
defaultVideoBig.png
defaultVideo.png

Actors:
defaultActorBig.png
defaultActor.png

Custom groups (user defined views):
defaultGroupBig.png
defaultGroup.png

Those images should exists in skin folder
C:\ProgramData\Team MediaPortal\MediaPortal\skin\my skin name\Media

Replace WindowPlugins.dll in MP plugin directory (..\plugins\Windows) but backup original first (it's for MP 1.2.1)

 

[catavolt]

AW: Default icon in video

Made some images (just to test). Feel free to use this ones
Screenshots from PVHD:

 

[SixSox]

It worked nicely
Thanks for using some time on this matter.

SixSox

 

[catavolt]

AW: Default icon in video

Hi Deda, made some intense tests especially with regard to any regression - all works fine, no impact on other plugin views etc.
Looking forward that this gets into 1.3 (or even into 1.2.2, because we could define it as a bug )

 

[Deda]

even I'm video dev leader I do not have such a power to push something earlier than approved. But, tbh, this patch doesn't have any impact on anything or need some changes in skin/settings/plugins. It just sits there and it's up to user/skinner to update skin with new images, otherwise, everything will be the same as before. Will see with the team if this can go in upcoming release.

Btw I like those 3 :

 

[Deda]

Uh I forgot, It would be nice if you can update defaultVideo(Big/Seen).png like those . Original is somehow sad in grey color (maybe also other default icons ).

 

[Wo0zy]

Hi guys,

I know this is about default icons but I've been messing about with "years" icons ever since Deda kindly added the feature and my latest set will match the default "Year" icon (very nearly) .

Not sure if they'll be of use (I'm not great with Gimp ) but you can download them from here. Feel free to use them (or not) as you see fit.

All the best,

Mick.

PS for another great enhancement Deda!