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Windows => Third Party Plug-ins, Programs, and Skins => Topic started by: ths61 on March 19, 2011, 02:50:41 pm
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Is there any way to access/tie into the MC16 metadata/state information to drive a VFD display?
I am planning on building out a new Sandy Bridge based system and the HTPC case has a 2x10 character VFD display option.
Thanks,
Tim
http://www.atechfabrication.com/mini_client_2500_order_form.htm (http://www.atechfabrication.com/mini_client_2500_order_form.htm)
(http://www.atechfabrication.com/images/htpc/products/mini-client%20271-1280-320.jpg)
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Would be cool to know, since I have an iMon VFD.
IIRC correctly there was a thread in the MC15 forum, but instead of "VFD" or "HTPC case 2-line LCD" the OP used "LCD Display" instead. This caused me great confusion since it was some thing like 2010 and here was someone asking if MC14 works with an LCD display. Anyway, I think that thread had some useful info - I think I'll try to find it.
Found it - more recent than I thought:
http://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php?topic=59879.0 (http://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php?topic=59879.0)
Seems like LCD smartie is the way to go.
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Also, again, IIRC:
The latest iMon software has a plug-in / can be configured for MC. I'm not sure whether that is just for the remote control or whether it's for the display too.
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Would be cool to know, since I have an iMon VFD.
IIRC correctly there was a thread in the MC15 forum, but instead of "VFD" or "HTPC case 2-line LCD" the OP used "LCD Display" instead. This caused me great confusion since it was some thing like 2010 and here was someone asking if MC14 works with an LCD display. Anyway, I think that thread had some useful info - I think I'll try to find it.
Found it - more recent than I thought:
http://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php?topic=59879.0 (http://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php?topic=59879.0)
Seems like LCD smartie is the way to go.
Thanks for the pointers.
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Hi fitbrit,
since I have an IMON VFD as well, I just finished developing a first version of a MC Plugin which just shows artist and track title on the display. It works fine for me, but could do with lots of more work (eg choose which fields to display, randomly change fields, scroll long content etc).
Anyway, anyone interested at all?
Michael
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Yes, please!
I may be a few weeks from being able to test it, but I'd love to try.
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Hi fitbrit,
since I have an IMON VFD as well, I just finished developing a first version of a MC Plugin which just shows artist and track title on the display. It works fine for me, but could do with lots of more work (eg choose which fields to display, randomly change fields, scroll long content etc).
Anyway, anyone interested at all?
Michael
Your inbox is full. Email me: joe at [myusername] dot ca
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There's also this...
http://www.origenae.com/en/htpc_m10.htm (http://www.origenae.com/en/htpc_m10.htm) (drool)
Would the plugin be able to capture Now Playing data from a Zone, as well as what the MC machine is itself playing?
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Hi Mib4755
Yes I am interested :)
I have an origenae Htcp case equipped with VFD.
So It would be cool to see arist and track title.
But my major problem is the use of remote control.
I want to use an MCE Remote (not the ImonPAd) , but some touch (not every) are not "recognised" or mapped by the Imon manager (I have the following message on VFD : "Command not Defined" . For example the Red, Blue Green and Yellow touch.
Do you know how can I get these commands decoded by JRiver ?
For example I would like togo into Theaterview , Audio directly by presssing the red button ?
Help is needed .. thanks
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Hi Facel,
I do not use any remote, so I can't help out there.
I only did a bit of work getting the Imon VFD up and running through a Mediacenter Plugin.
The plugin in MC:
(http://www.saupurzel.eu/p1.png)
The VFD:
(http://www.saupurzel.eu/p2.png)
The plugin:
www.saupurzel.eu/imonvfd.zip (http://www.saupurzel.eu/imonvfd.zip)
Viele Grüße
Michael
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small and nasty addition:
I just realized that you have IMON.exe set up and running in order to make the plugin work. Otherwise it will crash.
I must admit, I don't like this very much :'(
Michael
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I have a Moneual MonCaso 320 case with a V L Systems MMX display on it. LCDWriter by babgvant is said to work on this, but does anyone know whether this works with MC?
I don't think it's the same driver as iMon. The software loads as M.Play MX or MMX.exe.
Any help would be grateful.
SBR
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Hi Michael
Your plug in is very interesting .. but youy link does not works
do you have any other link ? or could you send it to me by email ?
thanks
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Uups, forgot about Linux being very sensitive regarding case sensitivity :o
It will work now.
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Thank you, I have got it ;)
Do I simply have to unpackt it ito the JRiver plug in folder and run the set up exe file ?
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Just unpack anywere and run setup.exe
Only setup.exe is needed, other directories/files contain the source code.
Michael
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Thanks for a potentially great plugin!
Sadly, after installing, MC cashes as soon as I try to play a song with:
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************** Exception Text **************
System.NullReferenceException: Object reference not set to an instance of an object.
at ImonVFD.MainInterface.wrapperApi_StateChanged(Object sender, iMonStateChangedEventArgs e)
at iMon.DisplayApi.iMonWrapperApi.onStateChanged(Boolean isInitialized)
at iMon.DisplayApi.iMonWrapperApi.onMessage(iMonDisplayNotifyCode code, IntPtr data)
at iMon.DisplayApi.iMonWrapperApi.WndProc(Message& msg)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.OnMessage(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.NativeWindow.Callback(IntPtr hWnd, Int32 msg, IntPtr wparam, IntPtr lparam)
************** Loaded Assemblies **************
mscorlib
Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 4.0.30319.225 (RTMGDR.030319-2200)
CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/Microsoft.NET/Framework/v4.0.30319/mscorlib.dll
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ImonVFD
Assembly Version: 1.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 1.0.0.0
CodeBase: file:///C:/Program%20Files%20(x86)/J%20River/Media%20Center%2016/Plugins/IMON%20VFD/ImonVFD.DLL
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System.Windows.Forms
Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 4.0.30319.1 built by: RTMRel
CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Windows.Forms/v4.0_4.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Windows.Forms.dll
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System.Drawing
Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 4.0.30319.1 built by: RTMRel
CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Drawing/v4.0_4.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Drawing.dll
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System
Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 4.0.30319.1 built by: RTMRel
CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System/v4.0_4.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.dll
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iMonDisplayApiWrapperSharp
Assembly Version: 0.1.0.7
Win32 Version: 0.1.0.7
CodeBase: file:///C:/Program%20Files%20(x86)/J%20River/Media%20Center%2016/Plugins/IMON%20VFD/iMonDisplayApiWrapperSharp.DLL
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Microsoft.VisualBasic
Assembly Version: 10.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 10.0.30319.1 built by: RTMRel
CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/Microsoft.VisualBasic/v4.0_10.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/Microsoft.VisualBasic.dll
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System.Core
Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 4.0.30319.1 built by: RTMRel
CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Core/v4.0_4.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Core.dll
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System.Configuration
Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 4.0.30319.1 (RTMRel.030319-0100)
CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Configuration/v4.0_4.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Configuration.dll
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System.Xml
Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 4.0.30319.1 built by: RTMRel
CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Xml/v4.0_4.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Xml.dll
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Accessibility
Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 4.0.30319.1 built by: RTMRel
CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/Accessibility/v4.0_4.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/Accessibility.dll
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iMonDisplayApiSharp
Assembly Version: 0.1.0.1
Win32 Version: 0.1.0.1
CodeBase: file:///C:/Program%20Files%20(x86)/J%20River/Media%20Center%2016/Plugins/IMON%20VFD/iMonDisplayApiSharp.DLL
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I am using the latest imon.exe: iMON_8_00_0408
Let know if you would like me to do any testing - Keen to get this to work!
Mike
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Hello Mike,
I could reproduce your problem by disabling Plug-in Mode in IMON Manager.
Open IMON Manager, select tree item Option / Plug-in Mode. Please enable "Use Display Plug-in Mode".
Michael
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Thanks for your work on this.
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Don't mention it!
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Thanks for a potentially great plugin!
Sadly, after installing, MC cashes as soon as I try to play a song with:
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************** Exception Text **************
System.NullReferenceException: Object reference not set to an instance of an object.
at ImonVFD.MainInterface.wrapperApi_StateChanged(Object sender, iMonStateChangedEventArgs e)
at iMon.DisplayApi.iMonWrapperApi.onStateChanged(Boolean isInitialized)
at iMon.DisplayApi.iMonWrapperApi.onMessage(iMonDisplayNotifyCode code, IntPtr data)
at iMon.DisplayApi.iMonWrapperApi.WndProc(Message& msg)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.OnMessage(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.NativeWindow.Callback(IntPtr hWnd, Int32 msg, IntPtr wparam, IntPtr lparam)
************** Loaded Assemblies **************
mscorlib
Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 4.0.30319.225 (RTMGDR.030319-2200)
CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/Microsoft.NET/Framework/v4.0.30319/mscorlib.dll
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ImonVFD
Assembly Version: 1.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 1.0.0.0
CodeBase: file:///C:/Program%20Files%20(x86)/J%20River/Media%20Center%2016/Plugins/IMON%20VFD/ImonVFD.DLL
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System.Windows.Forms
Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 4.0.30319.1 built by: RTMRel
CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Windows.Forms/v4.0_4.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Windows.Forms.dll
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System.Drawing
Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 4.0.30319.1 built by: RTMRel
CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Drawing/v4.0_4.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Drawing.dll
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System
Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 4.0.30319.1 built by: RTMRel
CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System/v4.0_4.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.dll
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iMonDisplayApiWrapperSharp
Assembly Version: 0.1.0.7
Win32 Version: 0.1.0.7
CodeBase: file:///C:/Program%20Files%20(x86)/J%20River/Media%20Center%2016/Plugins/IMON%20VFD/iMonDisplayApiWrapperSharp.DLL
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Microsoft.VisualBasic
Assembly Version: 10.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 10.0.30319.1 built by: RTMRel
CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/Microsoft.VisualBasic/v4.0_10.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/Microsoft.VisualBasic.dll
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System.Core
Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 4.0.30319.1 built by: RTMRel
CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Core/v4.0_4.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Core.dll
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System.Configuration
Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 4.0.30319.1 (RTMRel.030319-0100)
CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Configuration/v4.0_4.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Configuration.dll
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System.Xml
Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 4.0.30319.1 built by: RTMRel
CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Xml/v4.0_4.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Xml.dll
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Accessibility
Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 4.0.30319.1 built by: RTMRel
CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/Accessibility/v4.0_4.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/Accessibility.dll
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iMonDisplayApiSharp
Assembly Version: 0.1.0.1
Win32 Version: 0.1.0.1
CodeBase: file:///C:/Program%20Files%20(x86)/J%20River/Media%20Center%2016/Plugins/IMON%20VFD/iMonDisplayApiSharp.DLL
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I am using the latest imon.exe: iMON_8_00_0408
Let know if you would like me to do any testing - Keen to get this to work!
Mike
Do you have the .NET framework 4 runtime installed?
John
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I've been looking for something like this for nearly a year Michael. I have no skill in writing the code for something like this and so my IMon VFD has essentially been useless until now. Thanks!!
Now I hope scrolling can be added so more information can be seen.
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Thanks for the advice,guys.
Unfortunately, no joy.
My iMon "use plugin mode" was already set
I re-downloaded & installed .net v4 framework
More suggestions gratefully received...
Mike
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There's a new version http://www.saupurzel.eu/Setup.exe (http://www.saupurzel.eu/Setup.exe)
- Basic Scrolling functionality built in, enable it on the plug-in screen
- a bit better error handling, errors are reported on the plug-in screen
Hi Mike,
please try out displaytest.exe in your \soundgraph\imon directory. Does it work?
Michael
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Michael,
I installed the new version:
Sorry, I don't have a 'displaytest.exe' anywhere... Was the new setup.exe supposed to create it?
I no longer get a crash box, but instead the plugin screen reports: 'Object reference not set to an instance of an object'
Thanks for your continuing help :)
Mike
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Hi Mike,
I was pretty sure that DISPLAYTEST.EXE comes with the IMON software and should be found in ...\SOUNDGRAPH\IMON
Anyway, it comes with the Soundgraph Software API http://www.soundgraph.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7375 (http://www.soundgraph.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7375)
Download ZIP file. In there, in directory \API, you will find displaytest.exe. Extract to ...J River\Media Center 16\Plugins\IMON VFD and run it from there by double clicking it.
Michael
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Thanks Michael.
I downloaded API zip and Displaytest.exe works fine - no errors, displays test message on vfd as expected
MC still gets the same error - have rebooted, re-installed imon, etc, no luck.
Are you using v8.x of Mon (which came out recently) or v7.xxx ?
iMon itself seems to work fine - displays the time/date mostly.
My pc:
i5/2500
Asus p67-M m/b
Windows 7x64sp1
JR MC 16.0.72
Thanks for your help!
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Hello Mike,
next try :-(
It may well be that I need to register one more DLL file.
I put this into a new setup.exe. Just download again.
I will be away for the week on a business trip.
Michael
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Hello Michael,
thank you for this great plug-in, I've been looking for such a plug-in for months! It works great.
Do you think it is possible to display the selected directory so one can navigate among folders just with the LCD? I want to try to include it in your plug-in but I'm not sure it's possible to get this info from MC.
Thank you,
Blaze
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Hello Blaze,
what I could add, though I don't know wether it's what you want/need, is the possibilty to display any library field .
There's a function string Get(string strField, boolean bFormatted) which should do this.
But keep in mind the plug-in reacts on track changes only! And that's not what you want, I guess.
I don't see any other event, which would track menu changes.
Michael
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Hi Michael,
thank you for your reply. That would be a good start to can display any library fields. As the filename contains the path of the file as well, it would help to navigate with the LCD display. I have no better idea as MC doesn't seem to send any info while just navigating among folders.
If you can add the possibility to display the filename easily it would be great. Otherwise I will try to do it by myself but I guess I will need lots of time to understand your sourcecode well...
Regards, Blaze
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Hello,
no problem. Will be done. Depending on my spare time, it'll take a few days...
Michael
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Thanks a lot, take your time :D
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Hi,
First sorry for my poor english !
J'm looking for a plugin for a communication between Imon and JRiver.
I tried this one , but i have the same problem of Mikethin
this is my config
Zalman HD 503
asus p7p55d
intel i5
Last version of imon , jriver and framework 4.
For information the displaytest, inside API of imon ,works.
And for clearing the fault , i need to remove the plugin and repair the framework.
thank you for you help
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Michael,
First, thank you for the effort!
Second, when I go to the plugin manager of the JMC ver. 16, I don't see any configuration options for the plugin, merely plugin information. how do I get the nice first-line/second-line setup (and scrolling?)
Shmulik
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Hi Shmulik,
you must go to the "Services & Plug-ins" list and click on "IMON VFD". Then you can see all options.
Good luck!
Blaze
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found it, thanks!
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I have a Moneual MonCaso 320 case with a V L Systems MMX display on it. LCDWriter by babgvant is said to work on this, but does anyone know whether this works with MC?
It does now (http://babgvant.com/files/folders/lcdwriter/default.aspx).
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It does now (http://babgvant.com/files/folders/lcdwriter/default.aspx).
That's good news. Thanks.
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Hello Michael,
First of all, thank you for your great plugin!
Just a suggestion: it would be very great to add the possibility to combine more than one data field in the same line :)
Ex.: Line 1: Title + " - " + Artist + " - " + Album
Line 2: Bitrate + " - " + Bitdepth + " - " + Samplerate
Didier
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Hello
I had a bit of spare time tonight, so a new version is available at http://www.saupurzel.eu/Setup.exe (http://www.saupurzel.eu/Setup.exe) or http://www.saupurzel.eu/ImonVFD.zip (http://www.saupurzel.eu/ImonVFD.zip) including source code.
- several fields can be combined now. (only in the order as they appear in the listbox :-(
- on line two you can display a progressbar. Unfortunatley the character set does not allow a better layout
Michael
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and what I will definitely have to change is scrolling. It get's on my nerves that it doesn't wrap around properly and instead starts from the beginning once it hits the end. But hey, Rome wasn't built in a day.
Michal
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Hello Michael,
Thank you for this new version, great work!
Can I suggest some future improvements? ;)
- Possibility to choose the order of data fields in each line
- Addition of the following data fields: Disc, Elapsed time, Bitdepth, Samplerate
- Possibility to choose the field separator character
The top of the top would be to have the possibility to choose what we want to display in each line by using a string like this (like in J River where you can customize the two lines on the top of the screen...) ;) ;):
Disc [Disc #] - Track [PN Position] of [PN Tracks] - [Elapsed Time] // [Total Time] (Audio properties: [Bitrate (labeled)] - [Bit Depth] Bit - [Sample Rate] kHz)
But any way, thank you for your effort!!!
Didier
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and what I will definitely have to change is scrolling. It get's on my nerves that it doesn't wrap around properly and instead starts from the beginning once it hits the end. But hey, Rome wasn't built in a day.
Michal
Hello Michael,
Starting from the plugin you have written, I have made some enhancements (scrolling, display of more info, etc). If you give me an email address where I can send you the source code, I'll send it you. Please, can you try it and feedback? Thank you!
I'm not a VB .Net expert... so it is certainly possible that the code can be enhanced! Also, I don't know how to create a new setup.exe...
Best regards,
Didier
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Hi Didier,
that's great. You can send to mib___ATfreenet.de.
But unfortunately my PC caught fire. No joke! The cables to the power supply got destroyed. The new power supply has no possibility to connect the VFD. I'll have to be a bit inventive to get this going again.
But nevertheless I can create a setup.exe and put it on my server for others to download.
regards
Michael
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Hi Didier,
that's great. You can send to mib___ATfreenet.de.
But unfortunately my PC caught fire. No joke! The cables to the power supply got destroyed. The new power supply has no possibility to connect the VFD. I'll have to be a bit inventive to get this going again.
But nevertheless I can create a setup.exe and put it on my server for others to download.
regards
Michael
Code source sent to your email address.
Thank you for your help!
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But nevertheless I can create a setup.exe and put it on my server for others to download.
regards
Michael
Could you PLEASE create a Setup.exe. I would be also very interested.
I don't like scrolling in the old Version.
regards
Stuckmojo
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Christmas Holidays :-) There will be a minute... Just be patient.
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... so here is Didier's version. I just compiled it and generated a setup.exe. I did not do any testing, because my VFD is currently not working.
www.saupurzel.eu/ImonVFD_Didier.zip (http://www.saupurzel.eu/ImonVFD_Didier.zip) - Source Code
www.saupurzel.eu/Setup_Didier.exe (http://www.saupurzel.eu/Setup_Didier.exe)
My version is still there:
www.saupurzel.eu/ImonVFD.zip (http://www.saupurzel.eu/ImonVFD.zip) - Source Code
www.saupurzel.eu/Setup.exe (http://www.saupurzel.eu/Setup.exe)
Merry Christmas!
Michael
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some more info for those who want to enhance the plug-in AND create a setup.exe, especially Didier ;D
http://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php?topic=34294.0 (http://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php?topic=34294.0)
and here's my inno setup script http://www.saupurzel.eu/VFD_InstallationScript.iss (http://www.saupurzel.eu/VFD_InstallationScript.iss)
These are the files which go into the setup:
29.09.2010 15:03 208.896 iMONDisplay.dll
04.01.2011 20:39 6.656 iMonDisplayApiSharp.dll
04.01.2011 20:39 24.064 iMonDisplayApiWrapperSharp.dll
22.12.2011 09:32 28.160 ImonVFD.dll
25.04.2011 10:03 4.040 ImonVFD.tlb
28.03.2011 19:52 36.864 mediacenter.dll
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@Michael: thank you!
@Others: please, give me a feedback.
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First of all: THANKS ->To Both of you.
Scrolling is fine now,...but...
Now there is too much Info on the Screen for me.
A mix of both Versions would be nice.
-Selectable Tag's too show from Michael's Version.
-And scrolling style from your Version.
But nevertheless thanks for your work,but i think i will jump back to michael's Version.
Regards
Stuckmojo
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Scrolling is better in the new version, it looks very nice. How do you control what information is displayed? The only options I see are for scrolling speed and an "alternate scrolling" checkbox.
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;D I hope Didier doesn't mind, but I incorporated his scroll routine into my version. Give it a try...
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Looks nice, Michael. Thanks to both of you guys for your efforts.
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THANKS, Michael and Didier!
Exactly what I wanted!
One Question:
What's the "Position" Checkbox for?
I Checked it,but I got a Framework error,when starting.
Checked again,Second Line shows no more tags anymore,only this -> ===>
Nothing else.Option disabled->Second line working again. ?
PS:
Perhaps a few more tags would be nice.
(Technical Info's->Like Filetype,Bitrate,khz,Resolution)
Or an option to add our own tags (Dropdown Menu).
Something like this.
Until now,I'm happy with this Version.
But no hurry,take your time and have a good Christmas time and a happy New Year!
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Thanks for the great plug-in, but I seem to have an error occur...
Any thoughts?
************** Exception Text **************
System.OverflowException: Arithmetic operation resulted in an overflow.
at ImonVFD.MainInterface.Timer1_Tick(Object sender, EventArgs e)
at System.Windows.Forms.Timer.OnTick(EventArgs e)
at System.Windows.Forms.Timer.TimerNativeWindow.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.NativeWindow.Callback(IntPtr hWnd, Int32 msg, IntPtr wparam, IntPtr lparam)
************** Loaded Assemblies **************
mscorlib
Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 4.0.30319.239 (RTMGDR.030319-2300)
CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/Microsoft.NET/Framework/v4.0.30319/mscorlib.dll
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ImonVFD
Assembly Version: 1.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 1.0.0.0
CodeBase: file:///C:/Program%20Files%20(x86)/J%20River/Media%20Center%2017/Plugins/IMON%20VFD/ImonVFD.DLL
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System.Windows.Forms
Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 4.0.30319.235 built by: RTMGDR
CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Windows.Forms/v4.0_4.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Windows.Forms.dll
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System.Drawing
Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 4.0.30319.1 built by: RTMRel
CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Drawing/v4.0_4.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Drawing.dll
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System
Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 4.0.30319.236 built by: RTMGDR
CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System/v4.0_4.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.dll
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iMonDisplayApiWrapperSharp
Assembly Version: 0.1.0.7
Win32 Version: 0.1.0.7
CodeBase: file:///C:/Program%20Files%20(x86)/J%20River/Media%20Center%2017/Plugins/IMON%20VFD/iMonDisplayApiWrapperSharp.DLL
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Microsoft.VisualBasic
Assembly Version: 10.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 10.0.30319.1 built by: RTMRel
CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/Microsoft.VisualBasic/v4.0_10.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/Microsoft.VisualBasic.dll
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System.Core
Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 4.0.30319.233 built by: RTMGDR
CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Core/v4.0_4.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Core.dll
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System.Configuration
Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 4.0.30319.1 (RTMRel.030319-0100)
CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Configuration/v4.0_4.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Configuration.dll
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System.Xml
Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 4.0.30319.233 built by: RTMGDR
CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Xml/v4.0_4.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Xml.dll
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Accessibility
Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 4.0.30319.1 built by: RTMRel
CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/Accessibility/v4.0_4.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/Accessibility.dll
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mediacenter
Assembly Version: 1.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 1.0.0.0
CodeBase: file:///C:/Program%20Files%20(x86)/J%20River/Media%20Center%2017/Plugins/IMON%20VFD/mediacenter.DLL
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iMonDisplayApiSharp
Assembly Version: 0.1.0.1
Win32 Version: 0.1.0.1
CodeBase: file:///C:/Program%20Files%20(x86)/J%20River/Media%20Center%2017/Plugins/IMON%20VFD/iMonDisplayApiSharp.DLL
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New version available:
www.saupurzel.eu/ImonVFD.zip (http://www.saupurzel.eu/ImonVFD.zip) - Source Code
www.saupurzel.eu/Setup.exe (http://www.saupurzel.eu/Setup.exe)
Error handling added for timer1_tick routine
Viele Grüße
Michael
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Many Thanks!... however, it seems that I am being a bit of problem child...
I no longer get the TimerTick overflow, just a blank display with the error message (below) showing up in the plug-in config page in Media Center. What do you suspect I am doing wrong?
imonVFD.SetText
Object reference not set to an instance of object
Thanks again for what I'm certain is a great plug-in!
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Try with disabling scrolling and progress bar, then press Update.
Still errors?
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Many Thanks for this plugin.I am going to test it.
As this thread title is VFD support, its main subject is rather related to control the Display of the VFD.
I would like to come back on 2nd part of VFD support which is the use of remote control with VFD (May be it could be worth to create a new thread for that topic)
On last June, Soundgraph released an iMON Remote Control API http://www.soundgraph.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9829 (http://www.soundgraph.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9829)
It will be definitivly great if someone made possible with this API the full control of JRiver via the Tools -> Options -> remote control -> Commands panel.
Today, even if the soundgraph VFD Supports MCE remote control, it is really a pain to get the action you want buy pushing the button of your choice.
For example in order to get the "theater View Home" by pressing the blue button on MCE remote, the only solution I have founded was to use evengost in order to assign a CMD command to a keystroke combination (ex: Shift+Ctrl+F1) and then to assign this combination in the Imon manager to the Green Button of the remote ...
So my wish for the new year comming would be to have a nice and complete implementation of MCE and Imon remote into J River (I hope that Jim and his team has got my message loud and clear !!)
regards
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I already tried disabling the "progress" and "scrolling" (clicking update of course), but still same error. The simulated display in the plug-in config page looks correct, just nothing on the real one. Any other things I should check?
Thanks!
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Many Thanks for this plugin.I am going to test it.
As this thread title is VFD support, its main subject is rather related to control the Display of the VFD.
I would like to come back on 2nd part of VFD support which is the use of remote control with VFD (May be it could be worth to create a new thread for that topic)
On last June, Soundgraph released an iMON Remote Control API http://www.soundgraph.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9829 (http://www.soundgraph.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9829)
It will be definitivly great if someone made possible with this API the full control of JRiver via the Tools -> Options -> remote control -> Commands panel.
Today, even if the soundgraph VFD Supports MCE remote control, it is really a pain to get the action you want buy pushing the button of your choice.
For example in order to get the "theater View Home" by pressing the blue button on MCE remote, the only solution I have founded was to use evengost in order to assign a CMD command to a keystroke combination (ex: Shift+Ctrl+F1) and then to assign this combination in the Imon manager to the Green Button of the remote ...
So my wish for the new year comming would be to have a nice and complete implementation of MCE and Imon remote into J River (I hope that Jim and his team has got my message loud and clear !!)
regards
You're thinking in the wrong way.Start from the other side.
A great Feature of Imon is to integrate nearly every Application in it's System.
I use Imon Remote and it works flawlessly.Just start Media Center and then go to Imon options.
Add a new Application (Scan) and select Media Center.(Application Settings)
Now you can add keyboard shortcuts the way you like it.
Just like->MCE Button starts JRiver media Center in Theater View for me as example and so on,...
I know you have to play around for a while,but afterwards it runs great!
And you have to set it up only once.You can make a Backup of the settings or copy them to a new JRiver
Media Center Version.Because Keyboard shortcuts are always the same in JRiver!
Now I can even handle Zones and Library's with Imon Remote!
For me it is the best Remote I've ever had,because it has also a good Mouse/Keyboard Function! ;)
It is the mix of both worlds (Imon & JRiver) that is great for me.It doesn't work perfect "out-of-the-box",but on the other side you can configure it until it is nearly perfect for your needs.
Oh,and here is a Link of JRiver's Keyboard Shortcuts: (Could be useful. ;D)
http://wiki.jriver.com/index.php/Keyboard_Hot-keys (http://wiki.jriver.com/index.php/Keyboard_Hot-keys)
@mib4755
I've tried your latest Version,no .NET Error anymore,but second Display Line shows only "========>" and
no tags anymore when "Position" is activated.What's this Option for?
Best Regards
Stuckmojo
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In the latest version it should read "progress bar" instead of "position".
I guess, this explains it a bit better ;-)
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Nope,Just looked.
The same as before->Position.
Don't worry.Now I know for what it is for. ::)
The arrow at the end of the line is changing to an"=" instead of going one step further.Next step the
arrow comes back again.And so on.
Example: ==>, ===, ===>, ====, ====>, =====, =====>,...and so on.
Bug?
Would "--->" look better than "===>"? Screen looks a littlebit overloaded with"=============>".
Or perhaps a simple Line: ___________________
Because main attention should be on the first Line (Tags).
What do you think?
Best Regards
Stuckmojo
PS:
Any Chance of adding some technical (Filetype,Bitrate,Audio,Khz,....and a few more) tags to select in the Future.Would be nice.
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I'd kinda like to see a running clock display in addition to/instead of the progress bar... I think the iMon software does this for natively-supported applications. I know I've seen it, but can't remember where for sure.
BTW, something I've been meaning to mention... on my system, the VFD info changes before the track actually changes. It looks like it's early by the amount of time set in MC's prebuffering setting, which is 6 seconds in my case.
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Progress bar removed. Replaced by time display.
Sample rate added, bite rate and file type was there already.
www.saupurzel.eu/ImonVFD.zip (http://www.saupurzel.eu/ImonVFD.zip) - Source Code
www.saupurzel.eu/Setup.exe (http://www.saupurzel.eu/Setup.exe)
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The time display is nice. Regarding the early change problem, it definitely is related to the prebuffering setting. Changing this setting also changes the time by which the VFD information changes early. Incidentally, the new time display disappears during this interval. The other info changes to the next track, then the time reappears when the track actually starts playing.
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You're thinking in the wrong way.Start from the other side.
...... For me it is the best Remote I've ever had,because it has also a good Mouse/Keyboard Function!
It is the mix of both worlds (Imon & JRiver) that is great for me.It doesn't work perfect "out-of-the-box",but on the other side you can configure it until it is nearly perfect for your needs.
@Stuckmojo
=> I have very quickly tested the Imon Remote but I remember to have the same judgment as yours (despite not beeing a Remote control expert)
=> Unfortunatly I could not "start from the other side" because my philisophy is to use one remote for all my devices (TV, SatBox, and JRiver media center)
I use a B&O remote for every thing and I have a Lintronic Infra red converter capable to send and receive any Infra red signals .... except the Imon one (Too baaad).
The Imon infra red signal timing seems to be too difficult to reproduce for the Lintronic designers.
That is the reason why I use The IMon VFD in the MCE remote mode, and the only solution founded was through evengohst.
So if someone can implement something else for remote with the API it would be great for me.
regards
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Many Thanks!... however, it seems that I am being a bit of problem child...
I no longer get the TimerTick overflow, just a blank display with the error message (below) showing up in the plug-in config page in Media Center. What do you suspect I am doing wrong?
imonVFD.SetText
Object reference not set to an instance of object
Thanks again for what I'm certain is a great plug-in!
same happens to me in MC17
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did you install the latest version from 12/31/2011?
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did you install the latest version from 12/31/2011?
Yes, I installed that version and it shows:
imonVFD.SetText
Object reference not set to an instance of object
In DisplayText.exe its all working ok
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Honestly, I have no clue what the problem could be.
However, I changed the program, so that you should get another error message now, which will print out the the procedure name where the error occurred.
Just to make sure: IMON Manager ist set to Plugin mode?
(It must be, otherweise there would be a completely different error message. But you'll never know ;) )
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I just downloaded and installed the plugin last night. Great job! My previous useless iMon VFD now displays meaningful information when using JRiver. Very cool. Have you considered adding an option for the equalizer to be displayed?
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;D :-*
Equalizer? Would be nice, yes. But I guess, it would be too hard to do (at least for me)
Michael
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Now the error message says "Sub Display();" and if I check scrolling it says "Sub timScrolling"
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IMON VFD plugin not working in latest build 17.0.75. wrapperAPI_eror
Any ideas what happened?
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Sorry, working now with a reboot. :)
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Hi All, :)
I have a Luxa2 LM300 PRO with the IMON UltraBay; looks close to the picture below
(http://tpucdn.com/reviews/Soundgraph/iMONUltraBay/images/ultrabay.jpg)
I have installed the plug in, looks good in JR MC, but I do not see anything on the display, does anyone know the settings for IMON Manager? Or does it not work with the UltraBay display?
Thanks in advance for your support ;D
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I just downloaded and installed the plugin last night. Great job! My previous useless iMon VFD now displays meaningful information when using JRiver. Very cool. Have you considered adding an option for the equalizer to be displayed?
Hi, could you inform me about the settings in IMON Manager to make it work. I have the Plug In working in MC but only 2 lines on the display.
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Honestly, I have no clue what the problem could be.
However, I changed the program, so that you should get another error message now, which will print out the the procedure name where the error occurred.
Just to make sure: IMON Manager ist set to Plugin mode?
(It must be, otherweise there would be a completely different error message. But you'll never know ;) )
Hi, I have added a request to the VFD Chat,
I had your app loaded and it was looking good MC software screen, but nothing on my IMON VFD in the LUXA2 LM300 PRO case.
IMOM manager has a lot of settings, which should be used?
I get some error lines in the APP Screen but they are in Dutch language as I am living in the Netherlands, could it help if I send you the messages?
Thanks in advance for your support.
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Hi there.
Now, I created two Librarys.Main and Second.
Switching to second works.Back to Main->Crash with this Error Message:
Problemereignisname: APPCRASH
Anwendungsname: Media Center 17.exe
Anwendungsversion: 17.0.160.0
Anwendungszeitstempel: 4fbeab64
Fehlermodulname: clr.dll
Fehlermodulversion: 4.0.30319.544
Fehlermodulzeitstempel: 4ee9a8e7
Ausnahmecode: c00000fd
Ausnahmeoffset: 00001aa6
Betriebsystemversion: 6.1.7601.2.1.0.256.1
Gebietsschema-ID: 3079
Zusatzinformation 1: 6ffd
Zusatzinformation 2: 6ffd09e4b8c65ac4c1ee9e6aff0a7e1a
Zusatzinformation 3: 4e3f
Zusatzinformation 4: 4e3f404c87220c8be64e566b528e1408
I deactivated (delete) iMonVFD.Switching Librarys works normal.
So the error comes from the Plugin.
Ohh...and sometimes (not often) using Second Library for a while and go back to Main library.(Crash)....BUT
then i can't even start MC anymore.Random Crashes! I have to delete the iMonVFD Folder in Plugins.
Start MC,switching back to Main library,Copy the iMonVFD Folder back to Plugins Directory,Restart MC.
iMonVFD works again.
Seems to be a .NET Framework Problem.
I'm using the latest version and all available Updates are installed.
PLEASE mib4755 can you take a look at it again?!?
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Thanks for the plugin. I have just installed it but am having some problems getting it up and running.
The VFD representation in the plugin window is showing the information I want, but the physical VFD display on my case is blank (or actually it has 2 horizontal lines – one in top and one in the bottom of the display).
When I open the plugin window it – just below the Scroll Speed setting and the update button – says:
wrapperAPI_StateChanged
Object reference not set to an instance of an object
If I check the Enable Scrolling box it says:
Sub timScrolling
Object reference not set to an instance of an object
And after I press the Update button I changes to:
Sub Disply()
Object reference not set to an instance of an object
Display Plug-in Mode in IMON Manager is enabled.
Any help would be greatly be appreciated.
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Have the exactly same problems as zerocool
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same problem as zero and sunfire I am running win 7 64bit I have a thrermaltake case with the imon vfd oem.
has anyone sorted this out?
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I am running win 7 64bit
Just to elaborate on my previous post, I use Windows 7 32-bit. Hence the problem is present regardless of whether you use 32 - or 64-bit Windows ?
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I'm also running win7 64 bits. With displaytest.exe all runs fine... so the problem must be on the plug-in side
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I think we can consider this plug in broken, dead and no longer in development. Does anyone know of any alternatives?
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The plugin is still working here. What version of iMON Manager are you guys running? I'm still using 8.00.0408, from about a year ago.
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I must agree.The Plugin is working fine,if it works.But it still has a few Bugs.
I'm running Win7 x64 and it is working fine.
I've only one problem:
I've 2 Libraries.Switching between them doesn't work with AnyVfd->MC Crash.
Described some posts above.
Has anyone heard something about mib4755? Would be nice if he could take a look at the plugin again.Please!
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I hope nothing bad happened to mib4755, and return soon... zerocool do you have a VFD or LCD??
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That's why I pushed the Thread back to Top. He's back!!!! ;D
But was not here until now.Yesterday he posted in MC 18 Board.
Hope he will have some time to come back to this Thread.
Yesterday I tried to send him a PM, but his Inbox is Full!!!!!!!!!!
Didn't work. :-\
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I'm just starting on building a small, quiet PC just for MC, in an Origen M10 case, so I'm hoping to get this VFD plug-in running.
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For me,it's running good.
1.As I postet,if you want to create two different libraries,you will get problems->MC crashes.
When switching from library A to library B for example.
2.In rare cases,MC crashes because of Any VFD.Then you have to delete/move the Any VFD Plugin Folder completely.
Otherwise MC 17 won't start anymore.(Starting,running for 10 Seconds->crashing again)
After deleting/moving Folder:
-Start MC 17 again->Popup->Can't find Any VFD.
-Play at least one Song/Movie for a few Seconds.Close MC 17.
-Install/Copy back the AnyVFD Plugin Folder.Start MC 17 again.
-Should be working again.Control AnyVFD Settings.
I think this two bugs come from how things are displayed in VFD.(Perhaps timing Problems.)
Because the second Bug,only happens when switching to another file.
After the first crash and starting again, the display shows completely nonsense for 10 Seconds and MC 17 crashes again.
Using the latest Plugin Version.
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Sorry for not noticing your busy discussions. Jim informed me, so here I am.
But sadly I have to say, I will not be of much help.
I do not own a VFD anymore, so I cannot do any programming, testing debugging etc.
Someone else with a bit of Visual Basic knowlegde AND a VFD could go on with the development.
The source code is still available: http://www.saupurzel.eu/ImonVFD.zip (http://www.saupurzel.eu/ImonVFD.zip)
Sorry guys :-[
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Very Sad to hear. :'(
Is this the Source from your latest Version?
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darn....
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I finally got it working on my iMon LCD , I changed some VFD code to LCD and that's it. Too bad LCD has 1 text line only...
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Yet another success story!
Bach Media VB8000BNS case with the iMon VFD. Thing's been nothing but a glorified digital clock since installing Media Center. Running XP MCE 2005 with all the available service packs and patches.
Had to do some tweaks:
Ran the plugin setup and it crashed out trying to register the DLLs. Did some digging and found out I was a couple versions old on the .Net Framework. You need v4 ... At this point, I could see the iMon plugin listed in MC, but all MC did was list the programmer and contact information. Huh. ?
- Went to install .Net Framework v4. In order to do that, I had to also update the windows installer and a couple other programs. Basically kept restarting the setup for .Net Framework until it stopped giving me error messages and did it's thing.
- Ran MC and now I got the iMon plugin listed in the Plugin Manager WITH the setup screen that allows you to configure the display. However ... error messages that the display wasn't initialized. Drat.
- Downloaded and ran DisplayTest.EXE as suggested and yup ... that couldn't find the display either. Double drat.
- Installed the latest version (8.12.1202) of the iMon Manager. I was on 7.9 something or other and that didn't even have a "plug in mode" to enable. Did that in the new version, ran DisplayTest.exe again, and eureka, tada, wahoo and all that. Fired up MC and played around with the display settings some and everything's working now. Wouldn't mind having a bit more control over scrolling speed, but that's just nit-picking.
Only complaint right now is the display seems a bit tired. Had some dimming here and there as a lot of pixels hadn't been used for a while when it was only a glorified digital clock. I've set both display lines to scroll text for now and the exercise seems to be helping. They all do light, so I'll let it go for a while and keep my fingers crossed that those dim pixels perk up.
Anyway. YES ... the latest exe download for the plugin DOES work and installs to the MC 17 directory seamlessly once you're up to date on everything else in an XP environment. BUT ... the zipped version apparently wasn't updated and is still trying to install to the MC 16 directory. You can change the install directory in the setup that comes with the zipped version, but not sure if you'd get the same results. I didn't test that myself as I didn't want to break anything.
PS ... this might actually save me about $150. I'm researching a new HTPC and was thinking about replacing the Bach Media case w/glorified digital clock with a Lian Li. Now that the VFD is working again, I'm having second thoughts. Who do I send the money to? <G>
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I finally got it working on my iMon LCD , I changed some VFD code to LCD and that's it. Too bad LCD has 1 text line only...
Hi,Could you please upload your Version of AnyVFD somewhere.I would like to test it.
Perhaps it solves my 2 Library Problem,too???
Would be nice.
Im using the iMon VFD not the LCD Display.Could i get troubles with this Version?
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Hi,Could you please upload your Version of AnyVFD somewhere.I would like to test it.
Perhaps it solves my 2 Library Problem,too???
Would be nice.
Im using the iMon VFD not the LCD Display.Could i get troubles with this Version?
I didn't change anything but the set text function to LCD instead of VFD in order to work on LCD versions (won't work with vfd)
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If anyone with an Imon LCD (not VFD) wants to try the plug-in, install the VFD version and then copy the files on the rar to "Plugins\IMON VFD" (overwrite the files)
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The plugin is still working here. What version of iMON Manager are you guys running? I'm still using 8.00.0408, from about a year ago.
Running v. 8.12.1202.
I must agree.The Plugin is working fine
It's still not working here - now with MC v.18.
zerocool do you have a VFD or LCD??
A VFD.
Someone else with a bit of Visual Basic knowlegde AND a VFD could go on with the development.
The source code is still available: http://www.saupurzel.eu/ImonVFD.zip (http://www.saupurzel.eu/ImonVFD.zip)
Anyone up for the challenge - or have any alternatives to this plugin arisen ::) ?
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I know I posted a lot of this before, but maybe this one is a bit more organized ...
Here's a step by step I just did on a new HTPC build. May help point those who can't get it to work in the right direction.
- Did a fresh installation of Windows XP Pro w/SP3 (so shoot me ... I like it!) <G>
- Installed the current version of JRiver MC17 and imported the library and settings from my old machine. Real slick - wondered how well that would work, but it fired right up and it's just like it was.
- Installed Imon Manager v8.12.12.02 - MAKE SURE YOU ENABLE DISPLAY PLUGIN MODE! You'll find that in the main "options" ... at this point, the IMON frontend should be talking to the display. News, weather ... all that stuff.
Here's where it gets tricky. The IMON VFD install will hang trying to register the program files if you're not running the correct version of .NET Framework. You need to verify that the following directory exists on your hard drive:
WINDOWS\MICROSOFT.NET\FRAMEWORK\V4.0.30319
The setup will NOT work without it. Interestingly enough, IMON VFD installs itself in an MC16 directory. Some legacy issues I expect, as that was probably the current iteration of MC when the plugin was last updated. I never used MC16 myself, so I assUme the VFD plugin creates the MC16 directory by default, and apparently MC17 (and hopefully any other version, including MC18) looks for it there. Here's where you'll find it after the installation:
Program Files\J River\Media Center 16\Plugins\Imon VFD
To verify the installation worked, add DISPLAYTEST.EXE to that directory, and fire it up. If all is good, you should be able to send data to the display.
Last step is to start MC, scroll to the plugins section, click the IMON VFD, and you should get to the setup screen. If you don't see a couple of windows with click 'n pick options, something went wrong. I've got mine scrolling Album, Title, Artist, and date on the top line at 200ms and the time display on the bottom ... try it ... you'll like it!
The VFD program is very picky about versions, so I stashed the IMON VFD setup version I used and DISPLAYTEST.EXE (from Imon) at the following location:
http://www.brainfartz.com/images/index.php?loc=./Stereo%20Stuff/htpc/mc-stuff
You can get Framework 4 here:
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=17851
They're still showing the 0319 build you need as current, but if that changes, I also saved a copy of the correct web install file in the same location as the other stuff. MS is pretty good about keeping older versions available, so if a direct download from MS doesn't give you what you need, that should work as a fallback.
Luck with it. Let me know if this helps anyone. I'd also be interested to know if anyone has got it working with MC18 ...
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Thanks, sKiZo, for taking time to write up the instructions.
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JimH, have you guys considered developing this plugin or one of your own? Sure would be nice!
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@sKiZo
I'd also be interested to know if anyone has got it working with MC18.
Answer:
Running MC 18.0.67.Any VFD Plugin is working like it did in MC17.
Would be nice if someone could eliminate the two Bugs of Any VFD.
1.Changing Library ->Crash
2.Random MC crashes when changing a Movie or Song.(But this happens only in rare cases).
@EdBrady
This would be very nice if MC Team would develop a plugin.
Or they have a look at this Plugin and fix the bugs it still has.
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Answer:
Running MC 18.0.67.Any VFD Plugin is working like it did in MC17.
Thanx ... good to know. I'll be looking at an upgrade.
If it helps any, I have never ever had an MC crash before or after installing the VFD plugin. IF there's any instability, I'd attribute it to the IMON software, which from my experience is either
<A> Buggy as hell
<B> Real particular about it's environment
<C> A work in progress
<D> All of the above
From my experience, IMON up thru about 7.9 something or other had ... to put it nicely ... issues. The v8.12.12.02 has been rock stable (ya, I know ... famous last words). In fact, it's the first version that I've been able to get all the other stuff (news, weather, tickers) to work properly. Not sure if it's hardware related - I did do a new HTPC build recently - but I'm just happy it's all working.
All except that cute lil EQ display - that's NEVER worked for me. Not that I'm losing any sleep over it. I got it's big brother lighting up the room on my BSR 14/14XR equalizer ...
(http://www.hifiengine.com/files/images/BSR%20EQ14%2014XR%20STEREO%20FREQUENCY%20EQUALIZER%20SPECTRUM%20ANALYZER.preview.jpg)
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Duh... Just realized that the display in my case is a LCD and not a VFD ;D
Thanks, sKiZo, for taking time to write up the instructions.
Hi Jim,
Is there any chance that the J River development Team is going to make a proper Imon LCD/VFD plugin or build in feature in MC?
Soundgraph could probably be of some assistance: http://www.soundgraph.com/forums/showpost.php?p=5133&postcount=2
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Duh... Just realized that the display in my case is a LCD and not a VFD ;D
zerocool, try the version I attached in my previous post, it's a modified version that kinda works with lcd
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Sorry for not noticing your busy discussions. Jim informed me, so here I am.
But sadly I have to say, I will not be of much help.
I do not own a VFD anymore, so I cannot do any programming, testing debugging etc.
Someone else with a bit of Visual Basic knowlegde AND a VFD could go on with the development.
The source code is still available: http://www.saupurzel.eu/ImonVFD.zip (http://www.saupurzel.eu/ImonVFD.zip)
Sorry guys :-[
I have done some modifications to this version to resolve the crashing issues and added some more functionality
- Can display separate information for Audio or Video
- Displays the currently selected zone when nothing is playing, along with the current time and volume level in db
- Shows volume level momentarily on the 2nd line when changes are made (reverts back to selected info after 1.5secs)
Just finishing some testing with MC18.
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Could you please share it with us?
Can't wait to test this version.
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Here is the link to the setup.exe (http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?zcmfr71mfyj5fas)
Project source files (http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?qbgpox56egp94le)
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First of all, a BIG thank you for creating and sharing your work.
I've tried it now.
2 Problems: One Addition and a Bug.
1.Would be nice if we could have more options for the second line.
I always used the Year Tag in the second line for example.
2.Plugin installed and MC 18 started, interferences the whole Windows system.Curser movement in MC 18 Theater View is really slow now.Opened imon settings,mouse movement is stuttering and left click reacts also really slow now.
CPU Usage is at normal level.I don't know what causes this problem.
My System Win 7 x64, latest updates installed.
I had to uninstall it ,now the system works normal again.
Nevertheless,thanks again for your work.Good to see,there is a person again here,who can handle imon plugin programming.
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I will look at the polling interval for display updates - it is around 100ms. Maybe some of the Automation interface calls are too CPU intensive to be queried this often.
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I have copied an updated setup.exe (http://www.mediafire.com/?j5hno732j30weo8) with all fields available on both lines, with the exception of combining the clock or duration with other fields. I have also cleaned up the refresh timer routine.
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Would this work with the iMON LCD version?
John
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I think the LCD version has a different interface. Sorry, I don't have one to test.
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Hi,Dean70
I've tested your new Version.
The problem is still there.It is a serious thing. I think it has nothing to do with cpu load.Because it stays normal.
Without the plugin it is at the same level.
If i want to scroll down in theater view,it goes down one line and then stops.
If i try to open imon settings,the window appears.When try to select one of the settings, i have to wait 10 seconds until the mouse click reacts.CPU Load stays at normal level. ?
Its seems that only mouse and keyboard are responding very slow.
Two other things,if you don't bother:
1.In the plugin settings window i can't read the scrolling ms seconds.I can only see the last digit.The text before goes over the ms field.
2.If you don't mind,can you please remove the word "released" from the Year tag.
I always liked that the top line scrolled,and the second line not.Now the 2 second line also scrolls, because the text is to long.Two lines scrolling looks some kind of weird.
Would be nice.
And thanks for the additions for the second line! :)
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Hi,Dean70
I've tested your new Version.
The problem is still there.It is a serious thing. I think it has nothing to do with cpu load.Because it stays normal.
Without the plugin it is at the same level.
If i want to scroll down in theater view,it goes down one line and then stops.
If i try to open imon settings,the window appears.When try to select one of the settings, i have to wait 10 seconds until the mouse click reacts.CPU Load stays at normal level. ?
Its seems that only mouse and keyboard are responding very slow.
That's odd - what are the h/w specs of system are you running? Also check the version of dotNet (it requires v4 to run) - confirm the latest dotNet updates are installed. The other thing to check is the version of the iMon software you are running - I have tested it on v8.12.1202.
I run this version on an i5 2500k (development system) and the HTPC AMD A8-3850k, which has the VFD display and don't have the lag issues.
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Win 7 x64
.NET V4 + latest Updates ->installed.
iMon Software v8.12.1202 ->installed (Plugin-Mode -> Both activated)
H/W Specs:
CPU: AMD Athlon II X4 605e 4x 2,3Ghz
Ram: 8Gb DDR3 Ram 1333 Mhz
GPU: Ati Radeon 6950 ->Latest Driver installed
I have set up my System not long ago.Only necessary Software installed. +Kaspersky Internet Security
The only 2 things that are also running in the background:
Iconoid ->To Hide Mouse Cursor in Windows.
Video Wallpaper 2.50 ->I have Video Files as Background,not pictures.
The old AnyVFD Plugin from mib4755 had no problem with this setup."Only" MC Crash Problems,when i tried to switch between librarys in MC.
It's gettin' more strange....
-First i deactivated Kaspersky ->No Change
-If i use VNC (Remote Desktop) to control MC 18.Everything works normal,until i try it with the iMon Remote.
Then the keyboard and mouse responds late or not.Clicked in the MC Window with VNC,keyboard and mouse responds normal again.But not with the remote.
And the complete Taskbar is locked or responds very late if try to click on it.With both, VNC and iMon Remote.
Closing MC 18->Taskbar works normal again.With VNC or with Remote.
-Uninstalled the Plugin->Everythings Ok again. ?
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I will look at optimizing the refresh timer routine further - some of the displayed info doesn't require refreshing until a track change. The original version only had the duration updating via the refresh timer - the current version has duration, zone (no event available for zone change), clock, volume, etc in combination with other fields.
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Updated install (http://www.mediafire.com/?umcutiluaapebgb)
Polls zone info only once every second & reduces the update interval for the clock to 0.5 secs, instead of 100ms.
Removed the word 'released' from the year tag. Also renamed Last Played to 'Played'.
Rearranged the scroll interval field.
Each line can have the scrolling disabled individually.
You also need to check under C:\Program Files (x86)\J River\Media Center 18\Plugins\ImonVFD for any files before installing the updated version and delete them. The setup.exe wasn't always removing files correctly on uninstall.
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Perfect dean70,now it works flawlessy!!!
Problem gone!
Bad,that i've no second library anymore,because of crashing issues with the old plugin.
I think i have to set it up again.Hopefully the crashs are gone now.
A really BIG THANK YOU to you.After 3 Years it works like it should. :)
The only things i miss now: (But are not really important,Only if you have time for it)
-Tags to show for TV Shows. (Series,Season,Episode)
-Do you like the delimiter icon? A simple - would look a bit smoother. What do you think?
Not really important:
-Displayed Info not showing up,when nothing played.Played Audio,stopped,but display didn't change.
I couldn't reproduce it,happened only once, until now.Seems that this is really not important.
-Sometimes the Plugin settings disappear.Setting one thing,switched to playing now(Playing a movie),back again to settings->Settings gone.My suspicion is,that this comes from the Windows Aero Theme in combination with Black on Black Skin from MC.Restarting MC,settings there again.
That's all.Of course,only if you like the modification too,and if you have time for this.
I also like the displayed informations,when nothing is playing.Great! (Zone,Time,Volume Level)
To everyone who used the old plugin->try THIS one.It's really good!
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Thanks for the kind words. I got tired of staring at the default iMon clock & couldn't let the VFD go to waste, so decided to do something about the plugin.
I will look at the series/season/episode fields had not considered that. TV is a little tricky - many of the fields are blank. If there is a blank field on a line you get an empty line - maybe this could be changed to n/a?
The field separator can be changed to a user specified value - I was not too keen on ! my original was a circle (extended ASCII character), but imon vfd barfs at that. You can only use standard ASCII chars.
hold the press: Looks like there is a way to show different fields based on Media Type/Media Sub Type, rather than a simple Video/Non video setting - I am investigating revamping the plugin to handle multiple media type info display.
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Sounds great,dean70!
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Any support for the VFD that comes with the Moncaso 320 case.
John
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-Sometimes the Plugin settings disappear.Setting one thing,switched to playing now(Playing a movie),back again to settings->Settings gone.My suspicion is,that this comes from the Windows Aero Theme in combination with Black on Black Skin from MC.Restarting MC,settings there again.
I have found that this occurs every time you update MC. It creates a new config folder for each release under <Profile>\AppData\Local\J River\v18.0.nnn which contains the VFD plugin config file. Not sure why it does this. The plugin creates a new config file based on the defaults each time.
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Any support for the VFD that comes with the Moncaso 320 case.
John
Doing a quick search & this seems to have a VFD from a different vendor. Do they have an SDK?
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I have found that this occurs every time you update MC. It creates a new config folder for each release under <Profile>\AppData\Local\J River\v18.0.nnn which contains the VFD plugin config file. Not sure why it does this. The plugin creates a new config file based on the defaults each time.
I took a look at the Path.On my Machine the path is a little different.
<Profile>\AppData\Local\JRiver,_Inc\DefaultDomain_Path_jmdogwy30kcgwje4ohnhp0nczgxfc5eb\v18.0.nnn
The config file in the folder is from the iMon Plugin.
I deleted all of them,except the latest one.
Started MC 18,went to plugins->IMON VFD settings->OK.
Clicked on Playing Now and then back to IMON VFD settings->Settings gone.
This happens all the time,not only after an update.
Did you try it with my settings?
-Win 7 x64
-Aero Theme enabled
-MC Black on Black Skin (With this Skin, Aero needs to be enabled.Message pops up if Aero isn't enabled.)
But as i said before,not really a bad thing.I don't change the settings each time,when i use MC 18.
Edit:
As I said.Tried it with the "old" Thunderstorm "Non-Aero" Skin.Switching between Playing Now and IMON Plugin settings works without problems.
The other thing happened,too now.The second time.But the other way round.Started a movie and the display didn't change from "Nothing Playing Informations" to "Movie playing informations".Could it be,that this is a refresh timer problem again? But,again,not really a big problem.This happens only in rare cases.
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dean70, is your new plugin supposed to work with MC17? I've installed it, but MC17 is unaware of its presence... I assume it should show up the same place the old did, under services & plugins.
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Did you set the install path manually? (Custom not Automatic Install)
The Standard Install Path is the MC 18 directory,i think.
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At the moment, the setup is hard-coded to install in MC18 only. You should be able to add it manually in MC17 from the Services & Plugins screen.
I will have to update the setup to detect the highest installed MC version.
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I tried adding it manually... MC wants a dll, I tried both ImonVFD.dll and iMONDisplay.dll and both resulted in "Failed to install plugin."
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I have updated the install (http://www.mediafire.com/?umcutiluaapebgb) which detects the latest version of MC (18 or 17) and installs the IMon plugin for that version.
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Now that i have installed MC 17 and MC 18,it won't install in MC 18 Plugins Directory,even if i set the Install path manually (custom) to MC 18 Plugins directory.
Both settings (complete / Custom ->changed to MC 18 Plugins) don't work.Both settings ->install in MC 17 Plugins directory.
I moved the iMon Folder to MC 18 directory manually.The display didn't jump to Movie Informations,as i started a movie.Still displayed Zone/Time/Volume db.
Jumped back to last Version.Working again.
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Fixed install (http://www.mediafire.com/?umcutiluaapebgb) so that it detects v18 and v17 (not v18 or v17). Tested it with both v18 and v17 installed (actually appears in both). Installs to Media Center 18 folder in this case.
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Thanks for the Quick Fix.Working Now!
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Working well in MC17 here. Thanks for the update, and for resuming the development of this plugin.
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Fixed install (http://www.mediafire.com/?umcutiluaapebgb) so that it detects v18 and v17 (not v18 or v17). Tested it with both v18 and v17 installed (actually appears in both). Installs to Media Center 18 folder in this case.
Thanks, the link works.
Elpen.
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Using file from install reply # 136.
is Reply # 103 still the preferred install method?
thanks
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Using file from install reply # 136.
is Reply # 103 still the preferred install method?
thanks
These instructions are still valid (except the Program Files\J River\Media Center 16\Plugins\Imon VFD install path bit - will now place it into the correct folder).
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Hi dean, ive went through all 3 pages, and all of your links for setup.exe seem to be down. the only link of yours i can click on is http://www.mediafire.com/?umcutiluaapebgb which is a .msi file.
Where do i find the setup files?
thanks for your assistance
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This is the latest Version and works just fine.Take this version.
Download Link is working.
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which version? which link...sorry confused.
Your not referring to the .msi are you?
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Yes,exact this link. .msi is only "another" type of a setup.exe.
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reason i ask is... i did originally download that after dean said use from that post. but it shows up as a word doc. then right clicked chose open with jriver media center 18. and all that happens is jriver 18 opens. there is no install process. i must be doing something wrong?!
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.msi (Windows/Microsoft Installer) Wiki
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_Installer (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_Installer)
Which Windows Version do you use?
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windows 7 32 bit and 64 bit ( i tried it on multiple pc's).. i believe ya. i've been using pc's for over 12 yrs. and never ran across a .msi file. and now that i have no clue how to install the sucker.lol
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It should work with win 7 just with a double click,like a normal setup.exe.
-Windows Updates installed.
-.NET v4 Framework + latest Updates installed.->Needs to be installed for AnyVFD Plugin.
You could try to install MSI Windows Installer manually,and then try to install .msi file:
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=8483 (http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=8483)
But it should work Out-of-the-Box with Windows 7.
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odd, yeah all machines are up to date, and all machines have the net 4 mentioned here as well, but all show file as a word doc.
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Try this:
You could try to install MSI Windows Installer manually,and then try to install .msi file:
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=8483
And,check your file allocations in Windows 7.Perhaps there is something wrong.
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Hi dean, ive went through all 3 pages, and all of your links for setup.exe seem to be down. the only link of yours i can click on is http://www.mediafire.com/?umcutiluaapebgb which is a .msi file.
Where do i find the setup files?
thanks for your assistance
This is the correct link. You just run the .msi and should kick off the install. If you have Windows 7 it should have Windows Installer (.msi) enabled by default. Windows Installer has been available since Windows 2000.
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still chippen away at this. 3 pc's 32 bit and 64 bit. allpc's have outlook 2010 and all pc's show the .msi as a word doc. tried all suggestions so far. no go. all up to ddate on all pc's. now playing in registry
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well ive spent literally days trying to implement my vfd with jriver when i purchased my case (4 years ago, via posts here, and imon) no go. and ive now spent at least 6 hours the last 2 days trying to get this 446kb .msi file to be an installer and not a word doc. i give up. it's not worth my time. i have now tried all pc's in the house 11 of the 12 pc's all show as doc. all of them install proggies with no issue. ive never ran across a .msi file. so unsure if .msi has ever worked. but from the amount of pc's i have and all of them showing as a doc, and all running flawlessly im not about to mess up my registry and or download 50 items from microsoft install/uninstall etc.
looked promising though. thanks for your efforts.
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you can try installing it from the comnand line: msiexec /i <name>.msi
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@xtacbyme
Very strange problem.Never had any problems with .msi setup files and Windows 7. ?
try dean70's suggestion.
I think you have a similar problem like this guy:
http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=116592 (http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=116592)
.msi files only opened with a file extractor.
Solution:
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/19449-default-file-type-associations-restore.html (http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/19449-default-file-type-associations-restore.html)
Like i said before: A file association problem.
This could affect all your pc's if they all have the same programm installed,who "hijacked" .msi file association.
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you can try installing it from the comnand line: msiexec /i <name>.msi
yet to try thanks for tip.. have to figure out how to do the command line. lol file is saved to desktop.
Very strange problem.Never had any problems with .msi setup files and Windows 7. Huh
try dean70's suggestion.
I think you have a similar problem like this guy:
http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=116592
.msi files only opened with a file extractor.
Solution:
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/19449-default-file-type-associations-restore.html
Like i said before: A file association problem.
This could affect all your pc's if they all have the same programm installed,who "hijacked" .msi file association.
was there earlier today... no go, but thanks for tip
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Start menu, type cmd in the search box, press enter, type "msiexec /i " (without the quotes & include space at end), then drag the .msi file you saved on the desktop into the black cmd window & it will compete the command. Press enter to run it.
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Dean Thanks that worked!
Wouldnt you know it. i pulled a zerocool. i have LCD! LOL grrrr.
Well, i learned something in the process
Any 18 LCD users successful with getting display to work?
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Install the old version from mib4755 + Edited files from Sunfire7 for iMonLCD Version.
mib4755 AnyVFD Version:
http://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php?topic=63181.msg503646#msg503646 (http://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php?topic=63181.msg503646#msg503646)
Source Code and Install included.
Sunfire7 edited files:
http://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php?topic=63181.msg503891#msg503891
-Uninstall the Plugin from dean70.Look in the Plugin Folder,to be sure that all files are really gone.
-Then install mib4755 Version of AnyVFD Plugin.It is a normal Setup.exe. ;D
-After that copy/overwrite over the edited files from Sunfire7 for iMonLCD in the Plugin Folder.
-Then it should work with the LCD Version.
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for the 1st time since i bought this case. i have jriver on LCD screen :) so happy, what an improvement!
it is very buggy on my system. scrolling locked up after install and then after reboot everytime jriver is running i get an exception error making jriver unusable. (if i chose continue, or X it just keeps popping up. only way to get rid of it is to uninstall, or click fast on dialog until jriver crashes)
error details
Unhandled exception has occurred in a component in your application. If you click continue, the application will ignore this error and attempt to continue.
See the end of this message for details on invoking
just-in-time (JIT) debugging instead of this dialog box.
************** Exception Text **************
System.NullReferenceException: Object reference not set to an instance of an object.
at ImonVFD.MainInterface.timScrolling_Tick(Object sender, EventArgs e) in C:\Users\sunfire\Downloads\ImonVFD\ImonVFD Project\MainInterface.vb:line 335
at System.Windows.Forms.Timer.OnTick(EventArgs e)
at System.Windows.Forms.Timer.TimerNativeWindow.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.NativeWindow.Callback(IntPtr hWnd, Int32 msg, IntPtr wparam, IntPtr lparam)
************** Loaded Assemblies **************
mscorlib
Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 4.0.30319.296 (RTMGDR.030319-2900)
CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/Microsoft.NET/Framework/v4.0.30319/mscorlib.dll
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ImonVFD
Assembly Version: 1.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 1.0.0.0
CodeBase: file:///C:/Program%20Files/J%20River/Media%20Center%2018/Plugins/IMON%20VFD/ImonVFD.DLL
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System.Windows.Forms
Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 4.0.30319.1001 built by: RTMGDR
CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Windows.Forms/v4.0_4.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Windows.Forms.dll
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System.Drawing
Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 4.0.30319.1001 built by: RTMGDR
CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Drawing/v4.0_4.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Drawing.dll
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System
Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 4.0.30319.1001 built by: RTMGDR
CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System/v4.0_4.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.dll
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iMonDisplayApiWrapperSharp
Assembly Version: 0.1.0.7
Win32 Version: 0.1.0.7
CodeBase: file:///C:/Program%20Files/J%20River/Media%20Center%2018/Plugins/IMON%20VFD/iMonDisplayApiWrapperSharp.DLL
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Microsoft.VisualBasic
Assembly Version: 10.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 10.0.30319.1 built by: RTMRel
CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/Microsoft.VisualBasic/v4.0_10.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/Microsoft.VisualBasic.dll
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System.Core
Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 4.0.30319.233 built by: RTMGDR
CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Core/v4.0_4.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Core.dll
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System.Configuration
Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 4.0.30319.1 (RTMRel.030319-0100)
CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Configuration/v4.0_4.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Configuration.dll
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System.Xml
Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 4.0.30319.233 built by: RTMGDR
CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Xml/v4.0_4.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Xml.dll
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Accessibility
Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 4.0.30319.1 built by: RTMRel
CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/Accessibility/v4.0_4.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/Accessibility.dll
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iMonDisplayApiSharp
Assembly Version: 0.1.0.1
Win32 Version: 0.1.0.1
CodeBase: file:///C:/Program%20Files/J%20River/Media%20Center%2018/Plugins/IMON%20VFD/iMonDisplayApiSharp.DLL
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************** JIT Debugging **************
To enable just-in-time (JIT) debugging, the .config file for this
application or computer (machine.config) must have the
jitDebugging value set in the system.windows.forms section.
The application must also be compiled with debugging
enabled.
For example:
<configuration>
<system.windows.forms jitDebugging="true" />
</configuration>
When JIT debugging is enabled, any unhandled exception
will be sent to the JIT debugger registered on the computer
rather than be handled by this dialog box.
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That is a little problem with the old plugin.It's a little buggy.
This crash i know myself,but it should happen only in rare cases,not all the time.
You don't need to uninstall it,when it happens.Kill MC with Task Manager,Move iMon VFD Plugin out of the Plugin Folder.
Restart MC.Message pops up "Can't find iMon VFD,....".Ignore.Play at least one different file for a few seconds.(Not the last one,when mc crashed)Exit MC.
Copy iMon VFD Folder back to Plugins.Start MC again.
Bad for you that mib4755 stopped developing the plugin.Perhaps you could ask sunfire7, if he could edit the files from dean70's plugin for LCD Version.But he needs the Source Files from dean70,i think.
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Will give that a go for time being.. thank you!
Perhaps you could ask sunfire7, if he could edit the files from dean70's plugin for LCD Version.But he needs the Source Files from dean70,i think.
Sunfire, Dean, would you be so kind?
StuckMojo out of curiosity does VFD version show visual eq when song/movie is playing?
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That's a little problem.Equalizer works for me.Directly from soundgraph software.But only without AnyVFD Plugin.And then,No Info's from MC.
You have to decide.....
AnyVFD Plugin Developer mib4755 once said,too complicated to implement it in the plugin itself.
Sorry.
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I think it was just changing a couple of lines for LCD - I can try changing it & I will post up an LCD version (I cant promise anything - I have nothing to test it on).
edit: I am progressing on the next version that covers multiple media types - a bit more work with a full revamp and code has blown out to 3 times the size.
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Equalizer works for me.Directly from soundgraph software
meaning imon manager?
AnyVFD Plugin Developer mib4755 once said,too complicated to implement it in the plugin itself.
Sorry.
am beyond happy we have something. this Custom HTPC experience has def been a challenge... ones buy the parts, researches their brains out, and yet gets many wrenches thrown into your original dream.
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I think it was just changing a couple of lines for LCD - I can try changing it & I will post up an LCD version (I cant promise anything - I have nothing to test it on).
if we can figure out a price, and your interested i'll chip in for the board for you to play:)
http://www.soundgraph.com/oem-lcd-feature-en/
on a side note.. should probably start a new topic.. but being you both use imon, do you guys by chance have harmony remotes, and using the harmony software?
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@xtacbyme
meaning imon manager?
Yes,exactly.But you must not use any audio output mode with MC,that bypasses the windows audio system,like Bitstreaming.
This won't work.With Direct Sound the Equalizer works fine.
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If dean post his sources I can edit it for LCD, the change it's just a couple lines of code. I'll be happy to test if he prefers to do it.
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Source files for current project here (http://www.mediafire.com/?s75qt993x0tb2g1)
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Just to regurgitate a couple salient points ...
I also had the DOC issue with the windows installer download. Easy enough fix ... just edit the file name and remove the .DOC and it automagically becomes an MSI file. From there, it all went seamlessly. Not sure why the .DOC is added - I suspect some overzealous firewall trying to protect us all from disaster. As common as the problem seems to be, I expect it's at the download server.
Also, in my case anyway, the VFD plugin didn't show up in the SERVICES & PLUGINS list in MC. I had to manually tag it to SHOW from OPTIONS/SERVICES/MANAGE INTERFACE PLUGINS ... once it shows in the plug in list, click it and have fun. I put all the tag info in the first line (hold down CTRL while selecting tags) with scroll set to 300, and check time display for elapsed time in the second line. Pretty slick.
And worth repeating. I went thru a few different versions of the IMON Manager and finally got it to work consistently using v8.12.1202 with PlugIn mode checked under OPTIONS.
Hope that helps ...
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Yes,exactly.But you must not use any audio output mode with MC,that bypasses the windows audio system,like Bitstreaming.
This won't work.With Direct Sound the Equalizer works fine.
Will give it a whirl. thanks!
If dean post his sources I can edit it for LCD, the change it's just a couple lines of code. I'll be happy to test if he prefers to do it.
Thanks Sunfire looking forward to your results :)
btw your nick come from Bob Carver's fine products?
thanks Dean for sharing, and helping out
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I have an idea!
Dean,now that you integrate display views for different media-subtypes,is it possible to add a feature,that activates/deactivates the plugin for a specific media-subtype?
Starting an audio file, for example,should deactivate AnyVFD ,to use the iMon Manager Equalizer for music.
Starting a Video/TV Show activates the plugin again.
And the ability to select media-subtype where the plugin should get activated/deactivated.
When nothing is playing,Informations should stay alive,like it is now.
Or is it possible to loopthrough the equalizer display from iMon to AnyVFD with the selected media-subtype?
Or implement MC Equalizer in AnyVFD.Would be better,because all audio modes would work,not only direct sound.
If something like this could be possible,this would be GREAT!!!
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It is something I could look into. If you release the iMon COM interface, the iMon display falls back to Auto mode, which can be set to show the equalizer.
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You want eq display, hard to beat G-Force or Aeon ...
(Don't mind me - just getting my post count up) <G>
It does seem like a lot of grief in some cases to get two lines scrolling ... then again, some of the displays come in nice boxes ... here's mine ...
(http://www.brainfartz.com/images/Stereo%20Stuff/htpc/syba-cooler.jpg)
After what I put out for the case, I wasn't about to settle for a 30 pound digital clock.
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Thanks for posting your sources Dean. Well, I'm not able to modify it at the moment because I don't have enough space on the windows partition of my server to install Visual Studio, Any of you knows a free way to expand/change the size of my partition?? I tried the built-in windows disc administrator and acronis disk director without success..
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Try GParted.It's Freeware.
And has a Live CD/USB Version,too.
Or try Discpart with CMD.Built-in Windows Disc-Part is also a powerful tool,if you use it with Command Line parameters.
Read here: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/300415/en-us
Hope this helps.
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Now i have to wait for Sunfire,too.Just set up my new HTPC with LianLi Case and a new Soundgraph Ultra Bay.Just to see, that this Display is......LCD. >:(
In the meanwhile i use mib4755's version + Sunfire7 files,but dean's version is simply better and "crashfree".
Edit:
I don't like the LCD version of the imon display.I think i put ImonVFD back in the LianLi Case.
Display not readable,if you have the wrong perspective.If you stand too close infront of the display,for example.
Bad backlight,only "one line display".................
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I don't like the LCD version of the imon display.I think i put ImonVFD back in the LianLi Case.
Ah, progress! Ain't it grand?
I've got the VFD in my Thermaltake Bach Media case and it's very readable. Only thing I noticed ... it was "broken" for a long time before I figured out how to control it from MC, showing only the standard date and time display. These things apparently have a "memory" issue, because the VFD display wasn't evenly lit once I got it scrolling media info. Once it got a bit of exercise, things evened out and it looks great now, even after it's been doing the static clock thing for a couple days when the computer is shut down.
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Hi, Dean
Did you have some time for your imon VFD Project?
Only a Question,you don't need to hurry.
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anything new on VFD homefront?
Thanks
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Strange timing....................
Yesterday i contacted sunfire and asked if he had any time until now,to edit dean70's plugin version for LCD.
Answer:
He will try to complete it this week.
So,good news for you. ;)
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Yeah!!! TY!
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Update here ... recently upgraded to Windows 8 and the last VCD plugin Windows installation version worked first time with nary a complaint ... with a VCD and Imon v8.12.1202.
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Strange timing....................
Yesterday i contacted sunfire and asked if he had any time until now,to edit dean70's plugin version for LCD.
Answer:
He will try to complete it this week.
So,good news for you. ;)
Looking forward to this :)
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I'm sorry for not being active in the forums and to ignore the petiton to modify dean's source to lcd, I want to know if you guys still need it??
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Yes,would be nice, if have you have time to do it.
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I'm sorry for not being active in the forums and to ignore the petiton to modify dean's source to lcd, I want to know if you guys still need it??
+1 Please
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+1 Please
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Pretty please :)
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+1 for me too please
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I'm sorry for not being active in the forums and to ignore the petiton to modify dean's source to lcd, I want to know if you guys still need it??
Do we have something to look forward to? :)
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Hello everybody this is a great thread...+1 for the plugin code for the LCD!!
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I picked up an iMON UltraBay yesterday and started work on a C# plugin for it. I think this is the same LCD everybody was asking about.
http://soundgraph.com/ultrabay-feature-en/
http://soundgraph.com/oem-lcd-feature-en/
Is there still any interest or were you guys talking about the large touchscreen LCD?
-tm
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Everybody who can help us 'iMon Display Users' is welcome. :D
So, a +1 from me!
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+1
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+1 for use with Luxa LM300 using soundgraph display same as ultrabay
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VF310 VFD/IR module
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Still +1 here!
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Sorry for the delay. Got caught up with work, Heartbleed, and some other side projects. Here's what I have so far. It's written in C#. You'll need .NET 4.0 and the iMon Manager running (plugin mode enabled) for this to work. It's pretty basic and non-configurable, but it makes use of just about everything on the display except for the EQ bars.
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Thanks....installed....reboot computer...and working.
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Per request, here is an update that limits the amount of scrolling on the display. Only long file names get scrolled now instead of constant scrolling for everything. The scrolling can be configured to be constant or a single time for long file names.
Edit the iMonDisplayPlugin.ini to configure the behavior. Use "Once" for the single scroll feature.
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Thanks So Much Millst for working on this!
On our htpc machine (we always have it in theaterview)...while in stopped mode in jriver, the imon is displaying Volume 100
it seems like it's not grabbing the default imon display text while in stopped mode. Without the imon plugin installed the display shows the clock, weather, and daily news feeds, (the items we have selected in imon manager frontview) but once installed those don't show up, only the volume 100
Once we chose a file to play it scrolls through once, and stops, showing the full title..that works and looks great!
thanks!
(http://i58.tinypic.com/fncswy.jpg)
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Yes, the iMon Manager app is displaying that information. When the plugin takes control, that app no longer has control of the display. Only one piece of software is allowed to control the display at a time. I could probably have a clock instead of the volume, but I'm not interested in replicating all the options that the iMon app provides.
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thanks for the info...we'd be happy with just the clock, if it's not to much trouble?
please see pm regarding paypal.
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Added the clock support. Just change the other config value to "Clock" instead of "Volume."
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Thanks Millst!
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I would , incidentally, signed to the RSS- channel yabb.jriver.com
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Any further developments planned for the IMON VFD Plugin? I love it! I really wish there was a way to add EQ visualizer to the plugin, it is my favorite feature, but I am sure it is probably quite difficult to code. Maybe there is a way to display the spectrum analyzer that is shown in MC20's Display Bar on a IMON VFD Display. Is there some way you can use that code and incorporate it somehow to the IMON VFD Display? That would be super-awesome!
I am not a programer and no nothing about code so I do not know if that would even be possible, and if it is - it may be difficult. But if there was a way, that would be very cool!
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I did think about doing something with the EQ mode of the display, but I don't know of any API provided by JRiver that provides the necessary information. The DSP studio provides a similar display, but I'd need access to the data behind it.
The only other way that comes to mind immediately is to parse the file myself and update the display based on track position. I doubt that is trivial.
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Thank you for the reply millst, I really appreciate you taking the time to respond. I do have to say that I really love your plugin, it is amazing work and I have never had any issues with it! Like I was saying in my last post, I am no programmer or coder so I do not know how difficult it would be to perhaps have the spectrum analyzer show on a IMON VFD display, but as you stated in your post, it is probably difficult. If anyone can find a way to do it, I am sure you can! That would easilly be my favorite feature in your already incredible plugin!
Again, I sincerely appreciate your reply and hope that there is a way to make it happen!
~TheGame
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I looked around. I don't see a problem with analyzing the audio and calculating the equalizer display. Worst case, it couldn't be done real-time (run a tool to calculate and write to a separate file). Unfortunately, the MC API only gives track position in seconds. That's not accurate enough to look good. I don't see a satisfactory way to do it without help on the MC API side.
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Hi Milist,
Can you possible create a VFD Plug-in for MC 21? I get an error when trying to install your plug-in to MC21. If you can create a VFD plug-in for MC21 I would greatly appreciate it!
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I will look into this, but can't really give you a time frame right now. There are two factors. First, I have not upgraded to MC21. I may be able to build it without any testing, but that leads to the second problem. My Windows installation had a meltdown this morning. I'm moving to Windows 10 earlier than I wanted to and having to reinstall everything.
I recall the iMon drivers being a real pain to get working on Windows 8. I'm guessing it won't be any easier, if even possible, on Windows 10.
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Thank you for looking into this, I hope you are successful in creating a VFD plug-in for MC21
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Graphic EQ display is built into the Imon shell that needs to be running for the display to work in MC, no? That said, I go into the Imon settings, and graphic EQ is switched on, but doesn't show on the display. No biggie, as I prefer to see the title/artist/year/time/remaining time scroll that's setup within the MC plugin.
Also, if I remember right (it's been a while) I was able to use the packaged installation for MC17 (or was it 18?) to get it working in 19. It's the EXE package, not the zip. I believe the problem is that the install is hard coded to a default directory, which is whatever version MC was on when the plugin was packaged. It DID install to the older version's directory, and I just moved that plugin folder to the new MC version's plugin folder. Maybe the solution would be to simply allow the user to select their own installation folder when running the setup.
Anyway, works fine in MC19 here anyway, running Windows 8 Pro. The tricky part MAY be setting access options as W8 can be a real PITA due to new security issues when it comes to user rights. Even my ADMIN account makes me jump through hoops to get into the program directories. Seems to be more of a problem with MC though, so maybe that could be tweaked to allow us to get at our folders already!
PS ... once again, if memory serves, I'd already deleted the older MC directory - the plugin setup, recreated a blank MC directory AND the plugin directory during the installation. That got deleted as well after moving the plugin folder to the new version MC.
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Looks like I took some good notes on iMon and whatnot when I upgraded to Windows 8. JRiver is up and running for me again. Try this one out. As noted, I can't test myself.
As sKiZo said, you might be able to shuffle the files around and get it working. The path is indeed hard-coded. I haven't made any improvements over the template JRiver provided. Version 1.3 is just hardcoded for MC21. If I build again, I'll look into making it version agnostic.
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Depending on what build compiler you use, you might even be able to provide a pick list for all the versions that will work with the plug in ...
(nudge nudge) <G>
My iMon display is set for:
Album - Artist - Title
(Time Display Enabled)
(Scroll Enabled)
Scroll speed is 300ms. Just right for a lazy glance at the display. Knew I got that fancy case for something!
(http://www.brainfartz.com/images/Stereo%20Stuff/htpc/mc-stuff/vfd-display.jpg)
PS ... Worth noting ... the plug in requires Microsoft .NET 4 (Framework?) to run properly. You do get an error message if you try running it without.
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It's based on Inno Setup and was part of the template. I know nothing about it and never heard of it until JRiver, which means a bunch of learning to accomplish something simple, unfortunately.
Yes, the plugin is written in C# and requires .NET4. What comes bundled with Windows is a moving target so you'll need to make sure it is installed if it isn't already.
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I went through a couple versions before I found the right one. I posted a link up to the correct install ... I think:
(As I said, it's been a while since I got it working here, and the .Net is a one time thing.
http://www.brainfartz.com/images/Stereo%20Stuff/htpc/mc-stuff/dotNetFx40_Client_setup.exe
That SHOULD (theoretically) download the correct .NET package to your computer.
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I downloaded and installed millst's iMonDisplayPlugin13.zip but I cannot get it to show up in MC21 under plugins. I checked the directory where it was installed and it looks like it is in the correct directory. I really want to use my Antec Veris Elite and your previous versions worked perfectly. Can you give me any advice as to why it may not be showing up in MC21?
Thank you, and again I thank you for your continued work on this, it is very much appreciated. Your VFD software is awesome and until MC 21 worked great! So any suggestions or help would be much appreciated!
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If you go to Options->Services->Manage interface plug-ins you don't see it? Any errors during install or startup? You have the iMon Manager running?
I upgraded to Windows 10 and MC21 a while ago so I know it works.
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hi millst, thank you for your reply and for continuing to help me. I am also using windows 10. There were no errors during install but during setup I get an error message shown below:
I believe the iMon Manager is running but all I can see is a blank screen in JRiver MC21.
Here are some more pics to try to give you an idea of what I am experiencing. When I installed your executable file, it certainly appeared that it installed to the correct directory so I am baffled as to why it does not work.
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Ensure iMon Manager is running. There is no direct way to control the display, everything gets routed through that software. The display should be functional and displaying whatever random messages the manager usually displays. If the display isn't working before JRiver starts, then it won't work through the plugin. There is also an option in the manager that must be enabled, too. It's called plugin mode or similar.
If that's all working and you're getting the error, can you get a shot of more of the backtrace?
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Installing the plugin as an administrator? My usual account shows full administration privileges here, and it lies ...
Not sure if you're still required to register the dll in the command window. If so, that should show ADMINISTRATOR at the top. If not, check this out to make it all happen.
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc947813%28v=ws.10%29.aspx
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Hi,
I am using your plugin 1.3 version and it is not working with MC22. Kindly help build one version for MC22. Many thanks.
For your information, the message when I get is the "Object reference not set to an object instance of an object" in class object iMonDisplayPlugin when calling method void init
The stack trace:
MC_CSPlugin.Maininterface.Init(MCAutomation mediaCenterReference)
Thank you very much,
Kien
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Hi millst,
Like the post above by kientt, it would be great to have VFD support for MC22. I followed all of your directions for MC21 but could never get it to work. I am using iMON. I know you work hard on working on code for VFD support, and those of us who use it are extremely grateful. I really love the VFD support for JRiver.
If there is any way you could work on VFD support for MC22 that would be super-awesome. Like I said, I know it is hard work, but those of us who use it are extremely grateful for your time and work on VFD support.
Thanks!
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Hi millst,
Is there a chance to share the source code. I am a developer too and I could try to help.
Hearing from you soon.
Cheers,
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Still working perfect here with v19 ... ;-}
Might be an interesting experiment ... try downgrading? I'm sure that's doable (and old versions are available for download). I'd expect the licensing would allow you to install any version up to and including the one you purchased without having to jump through any registration hoops.
PS ... could be your version of iMon too ... I know I went through several before I found one that worked. I'm using 8.12.1202 here. Only thing that doesn't work with my display is the graphic equalizer ... but that never worked anyway. Got mine showing time and track info, which is nice when the visualization is set to full screen.
(http://www.brainfartz.com/images/Stereo%20Stuff/htpc/imon-display.jpg)
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Hello,
want to ask if its possible to build an 64Bit Plugin for iMon VFD Displays?
On my 32Bit Version i run my Display with the Plugin which is to find here in Forum. But it doesnt work on the new 64Bit Version.
It would be very nice to became this Plugin to run in 64Bit.
Thanks
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So I installed 64-bit MC23 today and rebuilt the installer for my other plugin. That worked out okay. As expected, the VFD one is not straight forward. It can be done, but will take some more time.
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Sounds good.
Take the Time you need,
And thanks for your work and try.
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New version for 64-bit MC23. The configurable options have been moved to the registry:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\JRiver\Media Jukebox\Plugins\Interface\iMonDisplayPlugin
DefaultDisplay - 1 for clock, 0 for volume
ScrollText - 1 to constantly scroll long text, 0 to scroll only once
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Thanks a lot.
I will have a new try with 64Bit MC23 in the next two days.
Great Job
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Sorry, i was not able to test it till yet. No time.
i try to do it next days.
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Hi, I tried it today but it doesn't work. Display gets dark if MC23 start's.
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Hello,
I tried it also today. Same result for me. Display gets dark a few seconds after MC23 has started.
I'm on MC 23, Win10 64 bit, Imon VFD310 with Imon Manager v8.12.1202 (Plugin Mode enabled).
Really looking forward to a working 64bit plugin for this display.
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Does it go back to normal when you exit MC? And normal is whatever random stuff the Imon Manager throws up on it.
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Yes it does go back to show what's set up in imon manager when I close mc23.
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Yes it does.
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I wonder if having the Imon program open at the same time as the JRiver plugin vis open at the same time might be the problem? Haven't had Imon open here since setting up Milkdrops - all my tweaks are done in the JRiver plugin manager.
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I'm fairly sure that the iMON Manager has to be open with plugin mode enabled.
I'll try to debug over PM with people and get an updated version out.
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Yes. Imon manager is running with active plugin mode.
Thanks for your help :)
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Yes, Imon needs to be running, but in the background. I have an icon in the system tray to access the program, but I believe the only thing actually in use is it's TSR ...
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Pistensau / Inquisition, messages sent this morning (FYI, in case you don't get alerts for private messages).
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Here is an updated version that allows configuration from the "Services & Plug-ins" area.
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With some help from Inquisition, here is another update. Adds support for the [two-line] VFD display. I can't test as I only have the LCD version.
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Yeah great job. My display back alive.
Thank you very much for your help. ;D ;D
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Yes it's working! Thank you!
However, scrolling is not working for me, even though it is checked in the plugin settings.
Sent you a PM with some questions!
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Yeah, the VFD version kind of sucks :) The LCD version automatically scrolls the text. I'd have to scroll it myself on the VFD.
I can look into enhancements when I get some more time, but it might be slow going as I don't have anything to test with.
-tm
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We are your testing candidates.
So can we also do something to help with this plugin
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Btw,
we should rename the plugins so that everyone can see for what display which plugin the right one is.
If not its the same how in the old original thread about the plugins, many rising version numbers but every second is in real for another type of display.
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There is only one DLL. It supports both the VFD and the LCD display. I have no plans to add more. With no vendor support, it's a pain enough just to keep the one I have working.
Here is an update with scrolling for the VFD. Let me know if it works or not.
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Short text is now centered in line, scrolling for long text now works!
Artist and title information are shown in first line, second line is emtpy. Room for the track duration ;)
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Hi
Same by me. Text is scrolling, but one line stay empty. ;)
Duration sounds good
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While playing around I noticed when I sent the system to standby or hibernate with MC and the plugin active, display is not coming back to life after waking up.
Playing a file then also leaves the display empty. Need to close and reopen MC to have the plugin working again.
It would be nice if that could be fixed, because I never completely shut down my HTPC because of faster boot times.
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It looks like a bug in the iMon DLL. Try this workaround.
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Problem solved!
Thank you!
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Update to try to prevent issues with window focus.
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Seems to work for me when MC starts automatically after a Windows boot (it's my setup). Cannot see that window of helper program popping up and closing anymore and focus seems to be OK.
After resuming out of hibernate state I had the problem of lost focus in Theater View again, first resume after installing Version 15. But I need to check more deeply at the weekend if this may be caused by (or related to) another issue, because the following two times after resuming it was OK...
I will let you know!
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Ok, your issue might not be plugin related then. I've had different issues resuming from sleep on mine for as long as I can remember. Sometimes, things work great. Other times, apps get jumbled around to different monitors or positions. Probably issues with Windows and video drivers, but just an annoyance for me since the remote still works.
Anyone else having problems with MC losing focus on resume?
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Resuming has worked without problems for me since I build up my rig. I tried to provoke the issue. It seems not to be focus issue why the remote is not responding after resume as I thought earlier. It looks like the Imon software is not responding for about 20 seconds to any remote commands. I can command with the mouse during that time or wait until it becomes responsive again. I will uninstall the plugin again and see if the behavior persists.
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Different workaround for the resume issue, which might fix that unresponsiveness.
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Unfortunately it is not solved with the new version.
I really appreciate your help here.
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Another shot. I'm running out of ideas and not seeing the problem here so hope it works.
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What ever you did, it maybe was the lucky shot!
The last two times I had no freezes with the latest build. I will keep an eye on it the next days.
However, thank you again!
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After one day I can say that now everything works as desired. Thumbs up!
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After one day I can say that now everything works as desired. Thumbs up!
+1
Thanks, millst!
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Version 1.8 with 24-hour clock option.
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Very good, thanks for your effort in this plugin :)
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Hmm, looks like the zip archiv is damaged
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Something was wrong with the forums yesterday. At first, the upload was erroring out. Then, it seemed to work, but must have corrupted it. Try this one.
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Hello Millst,
Any chance to get playing time and remaining time working in the second line of the display for your plugin?
It's on my Christmas wish list ;)
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Almost spent some time on it last weekend, but got caught up with other things. Maybe this weekend. Haven't been very motivated about 64-bit JR since Aeon doesn't work :(
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Try this one and let me know how it looks.
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millst,
Thanks for your work!
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Hello millst,
it shows playing time and total time of the file, this is working fine for me! But scrolling of the title seems to be broken with this build. It is jumping back and forth now.
Formerly when the title was scrolled to the end it started again left aligned then scrolling. Is it possible to have it kind of endless scrolling? I mean when the text scrolls out to the left it will enter again from the right side of the screen. Would make the text even more "in a flow". But this is just a personal taste.
Thanks for the effort!
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I think this will fix the scrolling issue. The scrolling behavior could be changed. The current method is based on what the LCD version does.
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Latest version 1.10 has fixed the scrolling issue.
Thanks again!
For the scrolling behavior it is your decision, I don't know how much work it is. Implement it as a selectable option? This is just fine tuning for a well working plugin now.
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First i wanna thank for the help with this display plugin.
Great work.
I have one little issue found in actual version.
If i play an playlist, then the interpret and titel in first line will not change when the next song starts. it takes sometimes nearly the hole song before the display actual this.
The time in second line is changing with the next song, thats ok. But first line Titel and interpret dont change.
When i jump forward to next track or back to restart or track before by skip function, it changes like the second line immediately.
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Give this a shot.
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hehe
looks like working fine.
Great Job and many thanks to you and your effort.
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Thanks for your continued work.
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First of all, a big THANK YOU for your great iMon display solution and the not so easy update to 64-bit. If I understand it correctly you managed the MC 64-bit to iMon 32-bit conversion with a socket to a helper "service". A really creative solution.
I still have some ideas about what could be altered:
While playing, the first line scrolls artist: title until the last character of title has scrolled out, like having 15 blanks after title. Then it restarts left-justified with artist. As the first letters of artist scroll out immediately, it is difficult to read the artist name. It might be easier to read if you add some spaces at the beginning too.
In the second line there are h:mm:ss/h:mm:ss. In the 32-bit version, if I remember correctly, it was something like nn/nn h:mm/h:mm. Is there a possibility to bring back the title number?
When idle, just the time is displayed centered in the first line. Here it would be helpful if the position of the time changes sporadically. This could prevent burn-in. (My display unfortunately already has several pixels with reduced brightness.)
As I am a software developer too, I could assist you in realizing this wish list, if you like.
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Thanks, but one correction. I had nothing to do with the 32-bit version for the two-line VFD. I don't even have that one. I have the one-line VFD with lots of status icons.
However, I'm providing some basic capability for that display since they both are managed through the same library. Unfortunately, the API is completely different so you'll have to set your expectations low. Not having that display limits testing, leading to trial and error, for not much benefit [to me]. I'm not even using 64-bit since the visualization plugin I use is still broke.
Are you sure it's burn-in? Burn-in usually means image retention, which isn't a big thing with LCD. Not stuck pixels?
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The VFD Display we have burns in.
But this means not that you get ghostsings on display like with old plasma tvs for example, by vfd display.the single dot elements getting older. How older the get the brightness gets lower.
So you see words in display which letters individual bright shine.
The problem will be, is the pc in idle and shows the clock most time of the day, those vfd elements who show the clock will older much faster then the others and shine more and more lower then the others.
By the way, don't know where you all located, but on ebay there is an dealer from poland who sells new displays. He also has the 2 line 16 letter displays. They can be changed one by one. I do this twice till now. One display costs about 18 euro.
I post a link later.
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Ah, it really is a VFD :) Another reason the LCD model is better, IMO.
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Is this the right display:
US: VFD 2x16-H-BG-5V (HD44780) Vacuum Fluorescent (VFD-AC-1602H-BG-5V) (http://www.ebay.de/itm/391478478764)
EU: VFD 2x16-H-BG-5V (HD44780) Vacuum Fluorescent (VFD-AC-1602H-BG-5V) (http://www.ebay.de/itm/391491636842)
Should not be a problem from Germany.
PS I have an Origen ae S14V case (http://www.origenae.co.kr/en/htpc_s14v.htm) with a VF310 display module (http://www.origenae.co.kr/en/accessory_vf310.htm).
Congratulations for your LCD display.
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Look like the same yes.
https://m.ebay.de/itm/GLS-Neu-VFD-2x16-H-BG-5V-HD44780-Vacuum-Fluorescent-VFD-AC-1602H-BG-5V-/391491636842
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Thank you millst! One question: does the plug in work with mc24 32bit? I get the following error on windows 7 (sorry for the attachment, could not copy the text from the error message)
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At begin it was only for 32bit. After mc64bit releases millst works on an 64bit version, the downloadlink for 32 must be somewhere in this thread or in this forum.
Best is use forum search and search for imon display, then you will find some threads and somewhere is the download.
Look what Display you have, vfd ( normaly 2 lines each 16 characters) or lcd (with symbols for record, disc and so on)
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I have the version 1.3 (suppose is the latest 32bit version) installed. And apparently the correct imon version. The problem appears when I make the plug in visible in the mc24 services options.
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Hmm that's curious. When you have the 32bit plugin then it should run normaly. But i believe to remember that i had also some problems with this plugin long ago efore i change to 64bit. I found then one version who works.
I will have a look on my NAS if I have this version and if yes I post an link tomorrow.
Do you have vfd or LCD?
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I have the lcd. Thanks!
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Version 1 works! Just a question: is it possible to have the plug in display the current menu when on stop? This way one could navigate in theater mode only through the lcd.
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I think no, theres no further development since long time.
It was big luck that mills made an 64bit version.
Sounds good that it works now, i havent the 32bit programms found on my pc or nas.
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The original version I created should continue to work fine for 32-bit versions of MC. I've moved on to the 64-bit version and have no plans on making updates to the 32-bit version, sorry.
Regardless, I know of no interface in MC that provides information about the current menu selection so I could not add that functionality anyway.
-tm
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Thanks for the reply! Apparently all versions that include the .ini file configuration produce this funny error. A bit of googling hints that the problem may be something as simple as non-initialization of variables.
Since you have no plans of fiddling with the 32bit code, I would be really happy if you could post your sources so that maybe I (or somebody else...) could look into this and provide support.
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AFAIK, the 32-bit version functions fine (I only migrated to 64-bit MC in the past 3 months) and this is just a configuration issue. Please send me the entire stack trace.
-tm
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Gladly! Is there any way to get a full trace apart from that on the error window?
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Is that all the information in the error message? It thought it was cut off, but maybe not. You could check in the Windows Event Viewer.
As far as troubleshooting goes, I'd recommend carefully reading through the thread from when I posted 1.0 through 1.3. Somebody may have already had your issue. Common issues that come to mind:
1) Not having .NET 4.0 installed (installer does not do this for you)
2) Display not supported by iMONDisplay.dll (look into the plugin that I didn't write)
3) Corrupt .ini file
That plugin was developed before the latest version of MC. You'll need to correct the install path during setup to get it installed in the correct location (1.3 defaults to MC21). Also, it looks like it uses a registry key from MC19 install to find the .ini file. You could try creating that key with the path to your current install. Check out the attached reg file (you'll need to strip off the .txt for forum forced me to add).
-tm
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Thanks! The problem was the wrong path for the ini file at the registry.
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Bump... Full touch screen Support via FrontView+ has been added to JRiver. See here https://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php/topic,121511.0.html
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I rebuilt my HTPC so here is version 1.13, targeting MC26 and .NET 4.7.2. I reworked a few things for stability e.g. recovering from disconnect/reconnect USB cable. There is no new functionality so no need to update if 1.12 is working fine for you.
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It don't work in MC30. :o
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AFAIK, JRiver hasn't changed anything regarding plugins and it should work if you install it with the correct MC30 path. I'm still on MC28 so can't confirm.
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Thank you for your answer.
Now it works.
I choose in Menu
Options => Services & Plugins => Schnittstellen (i don't know the correct english word) => Plugins verwalten (administrate???) => Imon Display Plugin => anzeigen (display it???)
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Right, glad to hear it is working. On mine I see the text as:
Tools->Options (Ctrl-O)
Then in the child window:
Services->Interface Plug-ins->Manage interface plug-ins...->iMonDisplayPlugin->Show
That enables the configuration interface in the tree view where I see iMonDisplayPlugin under Services & Plug-ins.