MP Tray configurable command (1 Viewer)

[yoavain]

I think there should be an option to configure some other remote control buttons to trigger the MP Tray to do tasks when MP is not running. For example, I would like an option to switch to a different monitor (but I guess making the tasks configurable is better).

I'm running MP on a PC with 2 monitors.
Every time I go to the living room to start MP with the remote, I first need to switch displays. (I also use MP on the other monitor when programming and debugging)

At first, I used WIN+P.
Then I found out there are switches that can be used with its executable DisplaySwitch.exe (under system32 folder).

Switches to External or "Projector" Display Immediately
[B][I]DisplaySwitch.exe /external[/I][/B]
Switches to "Computer only" Display Immediately
[B][I]DisplaySwitch.exe /internal[/I][/B]
Switches to "Duplicate" Display Immediately
[B][I]DisplaySwitch.exe /clone[/I][/B]
Switches to "Extend" Display Immediately
[B][I]DisplaySwitch.exe /extend[/I][/B]

So I created scripts, but still I need to use the keyboard before using the remote.

Anyone else would like to see this feature?



Edit:
Well, took me a couple of minutes but managed to do it myself.
Code of mediaportal\MPTray\program.cs in the next post.

No patch file, since I'm still not a GIT pro.
I'll be glad if someone help me create a patch and submit it properly...

Would appreciate if someone from the development team contact me regarding this.

 

[yoavain]

Edit: Now with the attachment hopefully...

 

[yoavain]

Added design image:

Full size: http://i39.tinypic.com/24qsh93.png

 

[deadmonty]

This is exactly what I have been looking for. Any chance you could upload the executable of this?

Cheers

Paul

 

[yoavain]

This is exactly what I have been looking for. Any chance you could upload the executable of this?

Cheers

Paul

Sorry Paul,

I could have uploaded the executable, but that will miss the entire point of this thread. I want this to be integrated in MP, and for that I need a few supporters like you, to help me convince the official developers this is needed. You as a donator might have better influence .
Anyway, I am not going to post executable, sorry.

Yoav

 

[4Fred]

I want this too!
Posting my support right here right now for this