WMC design for MP2 skin (7 Viewers)

[KayDiefenthal]

interesting idea to clone the Main and subtile Feature
in wmc is that manged under 2 things
AppID can be definded as MenuStripe and that can be some Subtiles wich can be with the EntrypointId

here an exsample how it works in wmc

http://sourceforge.net/p/windowsmed...r/trunk/ArgusTV.UI.MediaCenter/Television.XML
http://sourceforge.net/p/windowsmed...Center/trunk/ArgusTV.UI.MediaCenter/Radio.xml
http://sourceforge.net/p/windowsmed...k/ArgusTV.UI.MediaCenter/Code/AddIns/AddIn.cs

and Looks like so
http://a.fsdn.com/con/app/proj/windowsmediacenteraddins/screenshots/menu.png/182/137

 

[ge2301]

interesting idea to clone the Main and subtile Feature
in wmc is that manged under 2 things
AppID can be definded as MenuStripe and that can be some Subtiles wich can be with the EntrypointId

here an exsample how it works in wmc

http://sourceforge.net/p/windowsmed...r/trunk/ArgusTV.UI.MediaCenter/Television.XML
http://sourceforge.net/p/windowsmed...Center/trunk/ArgusTV.UI.MediaCenter/Radio.xml
http://sourceforge.net/p/windowsmed...k/ArgusTV.UI.MediaCenter/Code/AddIns/AddIn.cs

and Looks like so
http://a.fsdn.com/con/app/proj/windowsmediacenteraddins/screenshots/menu.png/182/137

We need it just to have in xaml, unfortunately it differs from xml language. Also keeping the focus in the centre is currently not possible and demands some #c code.

 

[KayDiefenthal]

sure but i would Show how it in wmc works
each plugin has one appid and one or more entrypoint ids

the Infos( Name Pngs and so) Comes from the Registration XML files

the UI in wmc is mcml and the codebehind c#

 

[osre]

I actually could build an ugly duckling, but working skeleton. A designer like you (@ge2301 ) could then add the shiny effects, artwork and other blinky stuff needed. I also think an optional darker (black/gray) look would work great.
But before I start I want to continue on the Package Manager.
And we need to find a suitable name. It should imply that it's an WMC lookalike Skin, but without the "W" in the name I guess. "MC" only is a bit general.

Hi Osre,
have you already played around a bit with the ugly duckling?
Basically the key is having a listbox in a listbox for the main menu and the keeping the focus in the center when scrolling. If this is working I could already build something around.

Actually I played around already a bit with such a control. I also had a close look how the WMC control behaves.
Actually its not as simple. You have an asymmetrical focused element, different templates for focused an not focused elements, scrolling animations, ...

But what I think is most important for our WMC lookalike is not only the main menu, but the TV EPG, Media library navigation, ...
Anyone can get used to a slightly different main menu, I use it rarely in WMC, since the most important parts have a shortcut on the remote.
But as for the navigation inside the plugins, I can use everything without thinking about it. Even my son, who can not read yet, can continue or restart recordings of his shows.

Finally: I'll see what I can do in the near future.

 

[KayDiefenthal]

I actually could build an ugly duckling, but working skeleton. A designer like you (@ge2301 ) could then add the shiny effects, artwork and other blinky stuff needed. I also think an optional darker (black/gray) look would work great.
But before I start I want to continue on the Package Manager.
And we need to find a suitable name. It should imply that it's an WMC lookalike Skin, but without the "W" in the name I guess. "MC" only is a bit general.

Hi Osre,
have you already played around a bit with the ugly duckling?
Basically the key is having a listbox in a listbox for the main menu and the keeping the focus in the center when scrolling. If this is working I could already build something around.

Actually I played around already a bit with such a control. I also had a close look how the WMC control behaves.
Actually its not as simple. You have an asymmetrical focused element, different templates for focused an not focused elements, scrolling animations, ...

But what I think is most important for our WMC lookalike is not only the main menu, but the TV EPG, Media library navigation, ...
Anyone can get used to a slightly different main menu, I use it rarely in WMC, since the most important parts have a shortcut on the remote.
But as for the navigation inside the plugins, I can use everything without thinking about it. Even my son, who can not read yet, can continue or restart recordings of his shows.

Finally: I'll see what I can do in the near future.

yes that is the Point why i wrote that Information

each plugin in wmc can started with appid and entrypoint id

with other words if a plugin has 5 entrypoints and entrypoint 4 is for EPG

that had i told Morpheus for Long time ago but i doesnt know if he it read that

so can you bind the appid with entrypoint 4 to the remote for open the epg

 

[ge2301]

yes that is the Point why i wrote that Information

each plugin in wmc can started with appid and entrypoint id
with other words if a plugin has 5 entrypoints and entrypoint 4 is for EPG
that had i told Morpheus for Long time ago but i doesnt know if he it read that
so can you bind the appid with entrypoint 4 to the remote for open the epg

Ok, now got the point about your message
Do you also have some coding skills? Everybody who can contribute is welcome to realize this skin.

 

[osre]

@KayDiefenthal if I'm not totally wrong, every "screen" of an MP2 plugin can be placed in the main menu. I think should not be an problem.

 

[Lehmden]

Hi.
As I'm planing a Menu editor for BlueVision skin right now I would like to ask, if there is a way to use a similar XML file for the Menu configuration here like it is used in BV (best would be on all skins, not only "WMC Lookalike" and BV). So the Editor can be used more generic...

 

[osre]

BV skin uses a simple grouping of menu items. I think the same strategy would also work for WMC skin.
Also @morpheus_xx mentioned already (I think in the blue vision skin) that it might be a good idea to put the grouping menu model into the core, if more skins use ist.
Currently BV uses a copy from AO skin menu models. WMC skin would be the 3rd then.

 

[Timhoh1234]

Please realize this skin, it's a great idea!!
Regarding name of the skin, I'd make it simple and just call it "WMC skin" for MediaPortal.

• This avoids any misunderstandings, users directly know what this skin is about
• only the name will attract lot of ex WMC users and you want those users I guess
• I think there is no copyright on wmc, only the same logo shouldn't be used.