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[Messiahs]

@Livin

Not sure but a fulltime plugin MIGHT ok or better even then separate... depends on how it reacts if MC hangs. If there is a way to use EventGhost as the watchdog (as I do for other things), if MC did not respond (would need some keep alive type check in MC) then EG could kill the process and restart.

possible?

I think there will be no difference if xpTunes is a standalone or a fulltime plugin. We will see, if it's done.

@maxxsid

have anyone cooked a wii skin up yet?

i don't think anyone made a wii skin.

@Robo983

Why does selecting a Genre show all the songs in that Genre?

Because this is the way i and others like to browse genres.

Can xpTunes be set to view Genre/Artists/Albums hierarchy with the ability to drill down to track level and add to que?

not at this time. Perhaps in the next beta version.

[Robo983]

Thanks for the response and please excuse my lack of not mentioning I like everything about your app and wasn't trying to be negative about the Genre thing. Your thread is long and I was feeling a little frustrated as I had read many pages trying to find an answer to that one.

xpTunes loads and searches very fast and I do really like the way everything is broken up alphabetically. That is exaclty how my HD is set up with my audio and music videos and the way I use Rockbox on my H320. Hope you do not change that.

[jmone]

Looking at MC Remote Control from a WinMo 6.5 Phone (Touch HD with a 480 x 800 pixels, 3.8 inches screen).  I've tried the following browsers with the
- IE : Slow, Pic Load fine, Format looks correct but everything to the right of "Artist" in the top menu is off the screen, controll buttons at the bottom are in a tiny frame that is hard to scroll in.  Menu text is small and not finger frendly (have to peck at it with the stylus).
- Opera : Faster but does not load all the Pics (eg none of the Themes), Top Menu is displayed as a list in a white box (small and hard to pick at), play controls are in a white box at the bottom and non accessable.

Any suggestions on what is the best combination of Skin, Browser (and Version / settings) to try on a WinMo 6.5 phone with a 480 x 800 pixels, 3.8 inches screen?

Thanks
Nathan

[ohyeah]

Hi,

Thanks for this program, I have just purchased the full version

Nevertheless, I have 2 issues:

1. When the server is running, MC 14 closed, and I push the play button on my keyboard, it plays music. In general, it is when I want to play a dvd in MediaTheatre, so, I just want to control MediaTheatre, not MC...
2. I have an icon on my bar (I run W7), and when xptunes is running and I click on it, it says that it is running but does not open the interface, which would be nice. I have to go through the icon hidden in the right corner, which is not convenient as I have a touch screen.

Could you help me?

Thanks

[Messiahs]

@ohyeah
1.) the only way i see, is to close xpTunes...
2.) done

@jmone
What skin are you using ? Did you try xpTouch (i think it will only load with Opera)

@Robo983
np.
I'm currently testing the new genre -> Artist -> Album flow.

[ohyeah]

Great! thanks

[aussie1]

Just installed xpTunes version 2 and am using my iPhone to control MC. For the most part, it wokrs great and I have upgraded to the paid version. I may have  found one small bug:

I have two PCs. The first has all of the music files and MC running library server. The second is a HTPC which a client of the media server, playing through the main room's sound system.

xpTuns works fine to control the server PC. It can browse the library and play songs on the server machine.

It has problems controlling the HTPC machine. I can pause play and I can advance to the next track in playing now. I can also browse the music library. But when I try to play a song, nothing happens.

I don't have this problem when controlling the server PC. So, I suspect there is a small problem when it tries to play songs on a PC using a remotely served library rather than a local library.

S

[Messiahs]

hi aussie1,

thanks for this hint. It's really possible, because i make a check before playing a file if this one exists.
I will take a look.

edit:
done

regards,
Markus

[ohyeah]

Hi,

In order to stay connected, I have to give a fix IP to my PC, right? Perhaps it is worth writing it in the advices...

I have an HTC hero (android), is there a dedicated skin, or one I could use (and how...)

Take a look at gmote http://www.gmote.org/ (or intelliremote, but not tested), I would love a merge between it and xptunes... it means a mouse and a keyboard...

Thanks and congratulations

[Messiahs]

@ohyeah
yes a fixed ip is recommended, but you can also use your pc name (like http://messiahsPC:8081/).

I have an HTC hero (android), is there a dedicated skin, or one I could use (and how...)

At this time i use xpTouch with my G1 mobile (some major changes are done in this skin in the next version).

it means a mouse and a keyboard...

I already played with the idea, but personally i think other things are more important....

regards,
Markus

[ohyeah]

OK, thanks

xpTouch doesn't work well on my hero

[Livin]

any word on an ETA for the next release?

[Messiahs]

any word on an ETA for the next release?

ETA ?

xpTouch doesn't work well on my hero

I know, pls test the comming next release.

[JimH]

ETA ?

Estimated Time of Arrival

[ohyeah]

Happy to test it on the hero and other phones... tell me when and how!!

[Livin]

happy to test on iPhone & Windows Mobile 6.5  -- eagerly awaiting the next release

[Messiahs]

new alpha version is now available:
http://www.stardev.de/xptunes/xpTunes220.exe

headlines:
- new installer
- new trackinfo skin
- library support for xpTouch skin (video & image support)
- cover support for older browsers
- new genre flow (genre -> artist -> album)
- new skin "BlackZone"
- gadget "Xadget" updated
- Updated LastFM support
- ...

Be aware, that this is an alpha version and you have to enter your key again !!!

best regards,
Markus

[Livin]

installed alpha... love the new skin!

will put through more testing this weekend... awesome!

[HTPC4ME]

does this do the same thing as webremote?
can we change our ratings with this as well? thats the biggest thing i'm looking for. be able to be outside by bonfire shuffle music if song comes on we all like not have to get up to 5 star it.

Thanks for any info

[Messiahs]

I think yes (and some more features like searching & faster page loading), but library browsing (video, images) is only available with the skin "xpTouch" (at this time).
Just try the demo version. it's free and it gives a good overview.

Markus

[ohyeah]

latest version works well on my hero and desire except a white bar on the left and white space below

thanks

[Sheugel]

Hi! First, thanks for the new version, working great!
I've added a page inside the xpTouch interface to display the lyrics of the songs playing. I use LyricWiki for this and it's working fine enough (see attached image ).
It's pretty basic as the code shows below:

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<iframe src="http://lyrics.wikia.com/[XPTUNES_CURRENTFILE_ARTIST]:[XPTUNES_CURRENTFILE_NAME]" width="320px" height="100%" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe>The only thing is that the page always scrolls up and refuses to scroll down normally. What do I need to add/change?
Thanks!
Sheugel

[Messiahs]

Hello Sheugel,

i will take a look.

best regards,
Markus

[Mr. Tuesdays]

Hi Marcus,
 Well I've finally got the hardware i need to run all this, but can't get xpTunes to run!  arrggghhh,

Here is the low down:
I got V2.0 and the new Alpha to run and work just fine on my laptop.  No problems controlling Jukebox on the same computer.  Good.

But now I have tried to run xpTunes on my new "music server"  PC and it fails to load.  I get this error message The application failed to initialize properly. (0x0000135) Click on OK to terminate application

Any idea what this error might be, or why it would run on 1 XP machine but not on the other?
Both computers run Windows XP Pro V2002 SP3  xpTunes was installed on both from the same downloaded file. I was not asked for a password or code.

Do you think the new computer might be missing a DLL or other file?  It's a clean install.  Maybe some network settings?

Thanks for any help.  I really would like to get this rig running!

[Messiahs]

Hi Mr. Tuesdays,

i think you forgot to install .net framework. right ?

[Mr. Tuesdays]

Doh!  (Homer Simpson head slap)   You are correct, sir!   Working great now.  I'm happy

BTW .net V4 doesn't work with it.  Rolled back to V3.5 and all is good.  This is the best remote software I've seen for J River. Thanks.  Now I just have to find where to pay. =)

[Messiahs]

@Mr. Tuesdays
"Homer Simpson head slap"
-> lol ;-)

".net V4 doesn't work with it.  "
-> mhhh.. i will test it

"This is the best remote software I've seen for J River"
-> Thanks !!!

@Sheugel
pls try something like this (not tested..)
<ul id="[XPTUNES_PAGE_NAME]" name="navlist" pagetitle="LYRICS" subpagetitle="LYRICS" class="list010030">
<div style="border:0px; background:#000000; color:#ffffff; padding:4px; width:100%; height:300px; overflow:auto; ">
<iframe src="http://lyrics.wikia.com/Daniel Merriweather:Change" width="90%" height="100%" frameborder="0" scrolling="yes"></iframe>
</div>
</ul>

[BradC]

Hi

i just installed the latest xptunes, and the changes that i requested a while ago perform exactly as desired.

So thanks for the updated version

[frob]

Hi,

at the beginning of this thread there is a link to the 2.2 alpha version, but the link to the 2.0 version doesn't work.
Is the alpha version stable?

Also, it says that the limited demo is free but nowhere do I see where to get a full pay version.

 

[Sheugel]

Hi,

I noticed a strange problem. With xpTunes 2.20 starting with Windows XP SP3, I'm not able to use the weblinks inside MC15(.0.57) (Google, images, Youtube,...) neither the feature of artist images showing in the background of Theater View Playing Now... unless I restart xpTunes.
If I start xpTunes manually at the start of Windows, It works ok.
Am I alone in the situation? What can I do?
Thanks,

Sheugel

[Sheugel]

Ok,
I figured it out. It was (of course) caused by the security program.

[Messiahs]

@Sheugel
Thanks for your feedback !

@frob
2.2 alpha version is stable in my environment and I heard nothing else.

[Sheugel]

Hi,
I noticed this small thing in the latest version (2.2.0).
Is the page title not supposed to scroll horizontally (marquee tag) because it doesn't... (I thought I did something wrong by tweaking around but the behavior reproduced on another machine).
Thanks,
Sheugel

[N0z1f]

Hi there

Loving your work. I have a little problem.
When I add the safari bookmark to as a button on the home screen on my ipod touch it doesnt open.
The behaviour I get is a brief glimpse of the safari browser and then it disappears.
If I go into safari and access through a regular bookmark it works fine.

B.

[Livin]

Messiahs
Will there be any updates/enhancements or have you stopped development?

[Messiahs]

Hi Livin,

i'm using xpTunes every day, so of course there will be updates.

best regards,
Markus

[Livin]

So Marcus, whats next?

I have a need for a nice UI on my 23" multi-touch and my 5" Dell Streak MT... any chance you will create some larger layouts to take advantage of larger screens?

[cubii]

Hi,
Nice remote controll!

Thinking about bying it, but before have some questions:

Is it possible to change some links, remove pages etc...

For ex: In Homescreen of mptouch is it possible to remove more... so that it is possible to get direct to zones menu (means zones menu on 1.page)?

2.: Remove letter page under genres, so that if i click on genre, the all genre page will open?
And can i add a link to wake up my pc? (normal weblink)

Thanks for infos

cubii

[Sheugel]

You can modify the index.html in the xpTouch folder to suit your needs.
You should have a try with the demo version.
I don't think you'll be able to wake up your pc within xpTouch as it needs to connect to the server side which will be off!

[cubii]

I don't think you'll be able to wake up your pc within xpTouch as it needs to connect to the server side which will be off!

Thanks didnt thought about that lol...

Do you know how log does it take to get the serial, if i buy it? (I`ll get it via email, i think?)


EDIT: Was looking in the xptouch folder and found something like opermini.css.
Does this mean i can use operamini (java version) on my phone to acsess xpremote?
And how?
Because i tried it and it didint worked...(ithink because operamini routes all stuff via proxy..)

[Messiahs]

Hi cubii ,

Does this mean i can use operamini (java version) on my phone to acsess xpremote?
And how?

Yes, but you have to use a static ip (PC & router) and you have to forward a port (router) the xpTunes server.

best regards,
Markus
 

[cubii]

Very nice!
 

Bought it! When get i my key? It will come to my email adress from paypal , right?

cu cubii

[Messiahs]

after i get the paypal notification (not received at this time) you will get your key via eMail (paypal).

[cubii]

hi,

Is it possible to order music library instead of "artist"  to "albumartists" (xptouchskin)

Because i have so many different artists, and fewer albumartists so it would be easier to search for music...

[Messiahs]

I will take a look...

[Dan1970]

Yes, if you can do this (use albumartists) I would definitely buy it.

I have tried to do it myself but did not succeed..

[cubii]

After testing it and modifing it some days i have a couple of Questions:

1. Eventghost:

I want to shut off/on my reciever, it works with the webserverplugin (on port 8082) with following code:

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<td><button id="p2" onMouseDown="TriggerEvent('Power')" style="color:black; background-color:orangered;">Off</button></td>
and i have an macro in eventghost like this:

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<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?>
<EventGhost Version="1397">
    <Macro Name="Test" Expanded="True">
        <Event Name="HTTP.Power" />
        <Action>
            MCE_Vista.TransmitIR(0053 etc...)
        </Action>
    </Macro>
</EventGhost>
but if i use the following code in power.html in xptouch it will not work (no reaction /log in eventghost) :

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<li "triggerEventGhost('Power');" target="#_"><img src="images/playercontrol/Kopie von add_black.png"></li>
i also tried it with HTTP.Power, Test , but i wont work

Do i need the webserver Plugin? or another plugin?


2. Operamini/Login


There i a Login page (login.html) in folder xptunes. How can i use it ? Because with opermini and dyndns.org set up, everyone could change tracks or shut down the pc. Not so nice...

3.

it would be better to translate (playing)queue with Wiedergabeliste or something instead of Wiedergabe (because its the same in (now) playing)


So thats all for the moment, bye
cubii

[Messiahs]

1. Eventghost:
...but if i use the following code in power.html in xptouch it will not work (no reaction /log in eventghost) :

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<li "triggerEventGhost('Power');" target="#_"><img src="images/playercontrol/Kopie von add_black.png"></li>

code should be:

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<li onclick="triggerEventGhost(Power);">Power</li>

2. Operamini/Login
There i a Login page (login.html) in folder xptunes. How can i use it ? Because with opermini and dyndns.org set up, everyone could change tracks or shut down the pc. Not so nice...

login page is a feature which isn't enabled at this time. If i will find time i will add this to xpTunes again.

3.
it would be better to translate (playing)queue with Wiedergabeliste or something instead of Wiedergabe (because its the same in (now) playing)

Just change "Dictionary.xml" to your needs.

[Messiahs]

Is it possible to order music library instead of "artist"  to "albumartists" (xptouchskin)
Because i have so many different artists, and fewer albumartists so it would be easier to search for music...

@Dan1970 & cubii 
Is it enough to add a new entry called "Albumartist"... ?

[cubii]

perfect would be "genre" (without letters) , then "Albumartist" and then "album".
for me at least.

But will send you a pm

Thanks for helping with eventghost, works now!!! love it!