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I just reinstalled my whole XP install and in setting up MP with the MCE Replacement Plugin v 1.0.4.1 I could no longer find the MCE Replacement Tray. Is there a place to find this or is there an easier way to launch MP with the remote now?
MCE Replacement Tray Removed? (2 Viewers)
- Thread starter blazer425
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I removed it from the package because it can cause interference with the plugin. If you want I can send you a copy, but be aware of the possible trouble it might cause.
The better alternative would be to switch over the the IR Server Suite, it's where most of my development effort is going at the moment. As soon as I can shut the book on a stable MCE Replacement Plugin I will end the project and put all my effort into IR Server Suite. So it might be worth taking this opportunity to make the switch ?
Let me know what you want to do and I can send you a copy of the Replacement Tray or help you get started with IR Server Suite ... Either way.
Cheers,
The better alternative would be to switch over the the IR Server Suite, it's where most of my development effort is going at the moment. As soon as I can shut the book on a stable MCE Replacement Plugin I will end the project and put all my effort into IR Server Suite. So it might be worth taking this opportunity to make the switch ?
Let me know what you want to do and I can send you a copy of the Replacement Tray or help you get started with IR Server Suite ... Either way.
Cheers,
There's two ways...
The easiest way is to install the Tray Launcher app, configure it and set the remote button and then set the program to MediaPortal.
This is pretty straight forward and shouldn't be any problem for anyone coming from MPTray or MCE Replacement Tray.
The more flexible way (moving towards controlling the whole PC with your remote) ...
Use the Translator Application that is included in IR Server Suite.
Create a system-wide mapping for the button you want to launch MediaPortal.
Then create a program mapping for MediaPortal and check the box 'Ignore System-Wide mappings', this will prevent it from trying to load MediaPortal while you're in MediaPortal.
I'm going to add a command "Run or Swap To" that will make it either start the program or task swap to it if it's already running.
This may all seem like overkill for just a simple tray launcher, but it will give you the greatest flexibility in the future.
Either way and you're moving to a more actively developed and supported system. Just make sure you uninstall MCE Replacement Plugin before trying to use IR Server Suite.
Cheers,
The easiest way is to install the Tray Launcher app, configure it and set the remote button and then set the program to MediaPortal.
This is pretty straight forward and shouldn't be any problem for anyone coming from MPTray or MCE Replacement Tray.
The more flexible way (moving towards controlling the whole PC with your remote) ...
Use the Translator Application that is included in IR Server Suite.
Create a system-wide mapping for the button you want to launch MediaPortal.
Then create a program mapping for MediaPortal and check the box 'Ignore System-Wide mappings', this will prevent it from trying to load MediaPortal while you're in MediaPortal.
I'm going to add a command "Run or Swap To" that will make it either start the program or task swap to it if it's already running.
This may all seem like overkill for just a simple tray launcher, but it will give you the greatest flexibility in the future.
Either way and you're moving to a more actively developed and supported system. Just make sure you uninstall MCE Replacement Plugin before trying to use IR Server Suite.
Cheers,
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I went with the Tray Launcher for now just to get it set up quick, I'm sure when I have more time to play with it I'll set up a whole system mapping. This is a great app you've put together, thank you so much for your help.