Topic: MC Vista Sidebar Gadget v2.0 (Read 98963 times)

cncb · « **Reply #150 on:** November 12, 2009, 11:09:03 pm »

Quote from: xtacbyme on November 12, 2009, 04:26:21 pm

so you just minimize the display window? what about the cool features of your gadget? 5 starring and add to playlist? hovering etc.. those aren't available with jrivers display view...

Well, I meant the Mini View "mode" (Ctrl+2). Several of the skins have a small visualization window that if you double-click it Display View is opened. You could also just still have the gadget open and then shrink Display View down really small and position it next to the gadget.

HTPC4ME · « **Reply #151 on:** November 13, 2009, 08:16:51 am »

yeah... good point, it's a work around at least

ty.

bob · « **Reply #152 on:** November 14, 2009, 10:47:36 am »

We were having trouble with hotmail, msn, live addresses. I contacted MS to get it fixed and moved to a different email sending server as well. Sorry for the missed notifications, they should be working now.

HTPC4ME · « **Reply #153 on:** November 14, 2009, 12:45:10 pm »

bob · « **Reply #154 on:** November 16, 2009, 08:39:52 am »

Quote from: xtacbyme on November 12, 2009, 04:26:21 pm

Sorry for late reply.. im not getting notifies on this topic and i have it selected to get replies.. will check here periodically to get the replies.

Sorry for the hanging reference. I was referring to this quote about not getting email notifications.
and the reason was:
We were having trouble with hotmail, msn, live addresses. I contacted MS to get it fixed and moved to a different email sending server as well. Sorry for the missed notifications, they should be working now.

HTPC4ME · « **Reply #155 on:** November 16, 2009, 10:23:18 am »

ohhh.. ok thank you.

yes this morning i noticed i had a bunch of emails from topics i had subscribed to.

thanks for fixing it

cncb · « **Reply #156 on:** February 20, 2010, 09:23:32 am »

I posted an update since I was having registry access issues with Windows 7 x64. I fixed this and also added the option to have the center divider be a progress bar and some color options.

maxxsid · « **Reply #157 on:** February 20, 2010, 03:03:16 pm »

Thanks! Good timing! I just upgraded to W7 from XP and finally got my hands on your nice gadget.
I am trying to modify it to better match W7.
One question. In

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If( IsEqual([Media Type],Audio), [Name]<//i> by [Artist], [Name] [Date] )[Name]
[Date] ) doesn't seem to do do anything.
Only >[Name]<//i> by [Artist] part shows up.
If I modify it to just
If( IsEqual([Media Type],Audio), [Name])
It only shows "1" for some reason
Is there something in js which parses it or something?
Thanks!
--max

Quote from: cncb on February 20, 2010, 09:23:32 am

I posted an update since I was having registry access issues with Windows 7 x64. I fixed this and also added the option to have the center divider be a progress bar and some color options.

cncb · « **Reply #158 on:** February 20, 2010, 03:47:28 pm »

Quote from: maxxsid on February 20, 2010, 03:03:16 pm

Is there something in js which parses it or something?

No, there shouldn't be. It just passes the expression on to MC - the only thing that you have to be wary of is slashes in any HTML text since they will need to be 2 slashes for MC to ignore them when resolving the expression. Your modified "If" statement seems to be missing the second, "false" part of the expression.

maxxsid · « **Reply #159 on:** February 20, 2010, 05:18:29 pm »

Thanks!
My fault. Didn't know how IF really work. Thanks for guiding me to the right direction!

Quote from: cncb on February 20, 2010, 03:47:28 pm

No, there shouldn't be. It just passes the expression on to MC - the only thing that you have to be wary of is slashes in any HTML text since they will need to be 2 slashes for MC to ignore them when resolving the expression. Your modified "If" statement seems to be missing the second, "false" part of the expression.

Livin · « **Reply #160 on:** March 13, 2010, 03:20:48 pm »

does this work on remote MCs (instances on other PCs)?

If yes, how?

cncb · « **Reply #161 on:** March 14, 2010, 06:06:07 pm »

Quote from: Livin on March 13, 2010, 03:20:48 pm

does this work on remote MCs (instances on other PCs)?

It only works on the local instance of MC, however, if you are using the local instance as a Library Server client and the current zone is actually one of the zones on the remote PC (I think this is possible) then you should be able to control it with the gadget.

Livin · « **Reply #162 on:** March 20, 2010, 06:51:16 pm »

Is it possible to mod the code to work remotely? I use MC on my HTPC and it would be nice to use a small UI to control it remotely.

cncb · « **Reply #163 on:** March 21, 2010, 04:21:57 pm »

Quote from: Livin on March 20, 2010, 06:51:16 pm

Is it possible to mod the code to work remotely? I use MC on my HTPC and it would be nice to use a small UI to control it remotely.

Does the Library Client controlling a remote zone not work? If not, you would be better off using a small browser window with the various web controllers available for MC as it would take a total rewrite of the gadget to use the web server to control a remote instance.

HTPC4ME · « **Reply #164 on:** August 27, 2010, 08:54:32 pm »

hmm i lost this topic.. But thanks Cncb

Ok finally my question..is there anyway yet to change keywords yet form the sidebar?

Really would love to be able to do this. also would be Cooool to play vids within it as well, but my main feature i'd liek to see is to change keywords if at all possible

Thanks For Listening.

cncb · « **Reply #165 on:** August 27, 2010, 09:18:22 pm »

Quote from: xtacbyme on August 27, 2010, 08:54:32 pm

Really would love to be able to do this. also would be Cooool to play vids within it as well, but my main feature i'd liek to see is to change keywords if at all possible

No, sorry. A generic field/tag text editor would have to be added to the flyout. I will keep this in mind if I do a future update.

For video, I think you are better off using a really small detached Display View.

HTPC4ME · « **Reply #166 on:** August 27, 2010, 09:20:43 pm »

ok yeah i wasnt sure how it works. just figured if it worked for playlists could be done with other fields... thanks for reply

HTPC4ME · « **Reply #167 on:** August 31, 2010, 03:26:17 pm »

hey could you help me with my customized code?

I'd like to be able to see if my music video's are 5 starr'd as well from the sidebar gadget.. and i'm not sure how to accomplish this without wrecking what i have for audio...

If( IsEqual([Media Type],Audio), [Name] /([rating]/)Stars by >[Artists]<//b> from [Album] /([Date]/), [Name])

cncb · « **Reply #168 on:** August 31, 2010, 10:10:50 pm »

Just replace [Name] after the comma at the end with whatever you want and it won't affect audio.

HTPC4ME · « **Reply #169 on:** September 02, 2010, 03:42:45 pm »

sorry for my ignorance.. i think im doing it wrong. the 5 stars still dont show up for my music videos?
this is what i had...

If( IsEqual([Media Type],Audio), [Name] /([rating]/)Stars by [Artists]<//b> from [Album] /([Date]/), [Name])

And What I changed...

If( IsEqual([Media Type],Audio), [Video] /([rating]/)Stars by [Artists]<//b> from [Album] /([Date]/), [Name])

cncb · « **Reply #170 on:** September 02, 2010, 05:27:06 pm »

Change the last [Name] at the very end right before ). You will have to add a similar rating expression like you have for audio.

HTPC4ME · « **Reply #171 on:** September 02, 2010, 06:39:47 pm »

no go thanks anyway

cncb · « **Reply #172 on:** September 02, 2010, 07:34:41 pm »

Try this:

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<font size="2">If( IsEqual([Media Type],Audio), [Name] /<font color="#ffcc33">([rating]/)Stars</font> <font  size ="2" color="white">by [Artists]<//b> from [Album] /([Date]/), [Rating])</font>

HTPC4ME · « **Reply #173 on:** September 04, 2010, 11:37:17 am »

no go

im at wits end.. would it be ok to ask for full code? i'm not a coder and it's beyond me

this is what i have so far...

If( IsEqual([Media Type],Audio), [Name] /([rating]/)Stars by [Artists]<//b> from [Album] /([Date]/), [Name])

i just want to keep that line and be able to see 5stars for video's. so i can always know if my video files are rated as well

It would be much appreciated.
sorry for my ignorance

cncb · « **Reply #174 on:** September 05, 2010, 08:39:30 am »

I did post the full expression which works for me (the expression you posted above is not the same as the one I posted). Copy and paste the whole expression and it will show you the rating as a number when you are playing a video (while leaving what you had for audio untouched). The last [Rating] after the last comma in the expression is what is shown for videos so you can change this to show more or less detail as wanted.

HTPC4ME · « **Reply #175 on:** September 05, 2010, 11:10:40 am »

ok that works... but all it shows now when i hover over it is a 5. It doesnt show the Artist, name of song, and rating like it did with other code.

cncb · « **Reply #176 on:** September 05, 2010, 12:12:40 pm »

If you want it to show the same thing for both media types get rid of the 'If' statement like so:

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<font size="2">[Name] /<font color="#ffcc33">([rating]/)Stars</font> <font  size ="2" color="white">by [Artists]<//b> from [Album] /([Date]/)</font>

HTPC4ME · « **Reply #177 on:** September 05, 2010, 03:47:35 pm »

YOU ROCK!!!

Man i wish i knew how to code, or at least read this stuff. i'd love to be dangerous

Thanks So Much!!!

MarkCoutinho · « **Reply #178 on:** January 14, 2011, 01:06:01 am »

For those who hate the fact that in Windows 7 the sidebar is somewhat floating and never on top (i.e. when you maximize a program it gets over the sidebar) here's a free gadget that will let the sidebar show in the way it did in XP and Vista times. Works great!
http://nes.bplaced.net/sidebar7.html

HTPC4ME · « **Reply #179 on:** January 14, 2011, 01:08:47 am »

NICE!!! - Rock on!

cncb · « **Reply #180 on:** January 14, 2011, 07:49:36 am »

I tried this a while back and while I really want the functionality my paranoia got the best of me and I removed it. It installs and registers a dll that can do anything it wants on the system (unlike most gadgets that use javascript that you can read and see what it is doing) so I got rid of it.

HTPC4ME · « **Reply #181 on:** January 14, 2011, 11:14:51 am »

Thanx for heads up cncb

MarkCoutinho · « **Reply #182 on:** January 14, 2011, 12:29:08 pm »

Quote from: cncb on January 14, 2011, 07:49:36 am

I tried this a while back and while I really want the functionality my paranoia got the best of me and I removed it. It installs and registers a dll that can do anything it wants on the system (unlike most gadgets that use javascript that you can read and see what it is doing) so I got rid of it.

Mmm... Now what to do? I'll give it a go for awhile and I'll keep you posted if something really bad happens to my system. So far so good, though.

HTPC4ME · « **Reply #183 on:** January 14, 2011, 12:39:07 pm »

MarkCoutinho did you try my suggestions in private message reply?

MarkCoutinho · « **Reply #184 on:** January 14, 2011, 04:13:52 pm »

Yeah, I tried, but as far as I understood the directions: to no avail.

For other readers/posters I'll tell my sidebar gadget problem:
I just can't get the MC-sidebar gadget installed.
This is what I do:
- download
- rename the zip to MC.Gadget
- run this thing.

Nothing happens though. It's not even showed in the 'more gadgets' window of Windows 7.

These directions did not help:
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goto desktop make new folder, open new folder goto tools folder options, view uncheck hide extensions for known file types,hit apply ok MC.Gadget will turn into MC.Gadget.Rar then right click MC.Gadget.Rar and choose rename then just delete the .Rar.. and it will turn into MC.Gadget
=====================================================================

Any suggestion would be great!

HTPC4ME · « **Reply #185 on:** January 14, 2011, 04:20:53 pm »

sorry couldnt help.. cncb is good at getting back. I'm sure he'll be able to help you out.

cncb · « **Reply #186 on:** January 14, 2011, 08:14:06 pm »

Quote from: MarkCoutinho on January 14, 2011, 04:13:52 pm

Nothing happens though. It's not even showed in the 'more gadgets' window of Windows 7.

Does it show the little gadget icon next to the file name after you rename it and before you are double-clicking it? You should get an installation warning dialog when double-clicking; are you not even getting that?

Some other things to check:
Are you able to add other gadgets? Are you using a different OS language other than U.S. English? Are you logged in as an administrator?

Scolex · « **Reply #187 on:** January 14, 2011, 08:26:22 pm »

download MC.Gadget.zip unzip which will create folder MC.Gadget copy or cut folder and go to %userprofile%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets paste and it should be in gadget gallery

MarkCoutinho · « **Reply #188 on:** January 16, 2011, 02:47:37 pm »

Quote from: cncb on January 14, 2011, 08:14:06 pm

Does it show the little gadget icon next to the file name after you rename it and before you are double-clicking it? You should get an installation warning dialog when double-clicking; are you not even getting that?

Some other things to check:
Are you able to add other gadgets? Are you using a different OS language other than U.S. English? Are you logged in as an administrator?

Yes, it does the little gadet icon after renaming and I do get a warning dialog when I double -click it.
I am able to add other gadgets and I am logged in as an admin.

Only difference might be that my OS language is Dutch. Would that be the cause of this problem?

MarkCoutinho · « **Reply #189 on:** January 16, 2011, 02:48:28 pm »

Quote from: Scolex on January 14, 2011, 08:26:22 pm

download MC.Gadget.zip unzip which will create folder MC.Gadget copy or cut folder and go to %userprofile%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets paste and it should be in gadget gallery

I tried this one too, but it didn't help either. Any other suggestion would be highly appreciated!

Scolex · « **Reply #190 on:** January 16, 2011, 08:13:16 pm »

Have you tried to download it again? I just did an experiment on the one I downloaded the other day in that I went in and changed 1 character in the xml so the Hash would be wrong to see if that would keep it from installing and it would not install. Downloaded it again and it installed with no problem.
Or you can go into the sidebar folder and open the settings.ini file in notepad and enter the below string at the bottom of the Hashes section since you already have it in the gadgets folder.
C:\Users\YOURUSERNAMEHERE\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\MC.Gadget="%7BC1A9EE89-9B50-69F4-6A02-6E71FCAACA15%7D"

If that doesn't work I am at a complete loss other than go into task manager and kill the sidebar process before trying to install.

cncb · « **Reply #191 on:** January 16, 2011, 10:30:38 pm »

Quote from: MarkCoutinho on January 16, 2011, 02:47:37 pm

Only difference might be that my OS language is Dutch. Would that be the cause of this problem?

Look at the folders of the other gadgets that have installed correctly and see if they have a sub-folder other than "en-US" (presumably named with whatever the Dutch abbreviation is). If so, create one with the same name for the MC Gadget and copy everything from the en-US sub-folder to the new one.

MarkCoutinho · « **Reply #192 on:** January 29, 2011, 02:39:42 pm »

Thanks, guys, but none of the tips worked:
- rename en-US to nl (which is the Dutch abbreviation)
- editing the settings.ini

I don't quite understand Scolex's advice though: "changed 1 character in the xml so the Hash would be wrong". What do you mean with that?

I do hope we can solve this issue as I really miss the gadget.

Scolex · « **Reply #193 on:** January 29, 2011, 03:47:52 pm »

If you open your setting.ini file you will see a list of all the gadgets with their hash check number. If the file has been modified or if a bit flips during the download it can cause it to not install.
The location and hash has to be present in the settings.ini or ir will not show up in the gadget gallery even if the folder is there.
Once the folder and the hash string are present it should be visible in the gallery.

cncb · « **Reply #194 on:** February 01, 2011, 11:17:24 am »

Quote from: MarkCoutinho on January 29, 2011, 02:39:42 pm

Thanks, guys, but none of the tips worked:

Did you try to download it again like Scolex suggested just in case the original download was bad?

MarkCoutinho · « **Reply #195 on:** February 01, 2011, 02:26:35 pm »

@Scolex and @CNBC

Thank guys, again, for your patience and help. After your latest suggestions I did some work and I noted it line by line here for you:

- download the .zip-file
- remove the .zip from the filename
- install the MC.gadget file. Nothing happens (I ran a search jrmc*.* on C:\ and nothing was found)
- then I unpacked the gadget with 7-Zip to the folder MC. The folders unpacked are called [en-US] and [images] and one file in the rootdir: logo.png
- I copied this MC-folder to C:\Users\Mark\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\ Still the gadget can't be seen in the 'Add gadgets' dialogue box
- Then I copied the same folder to c:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\. No result either.
- I thought that maybe the fantastic Sidebar7.gadget might be the cause of all my problems, so I uninstalled that one, but to no avail.

Then I tried different stuff with the settings.ini, like Scolex suggested (and even more)
- after I installed the gadget the MC-hash wasn't in the settings.ini, so I copied the one you quoted a couple of posts before this one
- this did not make the gadget show up
- then I copied/paste the old MC-section which I had used and backed up in Windows XP (quite some lines, but what the heck - why not give it a go?)
- still no result

I'd say I couldn't do more than this.
I might add that I'm not able to install it on my home-pc and not on my pc at the office.

Phew...
Do you see anything I did do wrong or oversee?

cncb · « **Reply #196 on:** February 01, 2011, 03:42:30 pm »

Sorry, I don't know what the problem is. Everything looks right. My only guess is that it has something to do with your OS language/locale. Try renaming (or copying and renaming) the MC gadget "en-US" folder to "nl-nl" which I think is the correct Dutch locale id. Do the other gadgets that have installed successfully for you have folders other than "en-US"?

Edit: Mark, someone had the same problem discussed earlier in this thread (although a couple years ago

) and it was fixed by renaming "en-US" to "nl-NL" in the zip/gadget file before installation: http://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php?topic=46403.msg336214#msg336214

Scolex · « **Reply #197 on:** February 01, 2011, 04:03:41 pm »

Never heard of such a thing ? ? ? ? ?

MarkCoutinho · « **Reply #198 on:** February 01, 2011, 04:31:00 pm »

Quote from: cncb on February 01, 2011, 03:42:30 pm

Sorry, I don't know what the problem is. Everything looks right. My only guess is that it has something to do with your OS language/locale. Try renaming (or copying and renaming) the MC gadget "en-US" folder to "nl-nl" which I think is the correct Dutch locale id. Do the other gadgets that have installed successfully for you have folders other than "en-US"?

Edit: Mark, someone had the same problem discussed earlier in this thread (although a couple years ago ) and it was fixed by renaming "en-US" to "nl-NL" in the zip/gadget file before installation: http://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php?topic=46403.msg336214#msg336214

Yeah, I tried that before and I gave it go now too, but... no.

MarkCoutinho · « **Reply #199 on:** February 01, 2011, 04:34:00 pm »

Quote from: Scolex on February 01, 2011, 04:03:41 pm

Never heard of such a thing ? ? ? ? ?

I don't know what you mean with that, but that probably doesn't matter.
However, I would like to ask you one favour. Can I send you my settings.ini file so that you can check whether everything is in the right place there? It'll be probably my last chance of getting this thing working again.
I'd be very grateful!

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