cemfundog

September 1, 2020

6 minutes ago, oblivioncth said:

Sure thing. Flashpoint is one of those up and coming major collections (like MAME, SCUMMVM, etc) so it would be a shame for people to not be able to use it in LaunchBox, especially since the metadata for it is so similar since it was derived from LB.

As for the issue, definitely a bit strange but hopefully we can figure it out. The error is ultimately happening because ":" is not allowed in folder or file names and it is trying to create them because of how I transferred the FP Language entry into the Region field of LB. What is a bit confusing though is I don't know why it is touching the Box-3D folder as I only add images to Box - Front and Screenshot - Gameplay. Stranger yet, I don't remember ever seeing this error during testing.

What this probably means is that there are some typos in the FP database where game curators meant to use a semi-colon but accidentally used a colon. I can simply add code to make sure that any colons found are swapped with semi-colons; however, it makes me wonder if I should change my approach for that field since in LB it is generally a single entry field. Perhaps having only the first language listed as the "Region". I'm not sure and will think on it a bit.

Otherwise, I could use some helpful details:

LaunchBox version

Flashpoint version

Which Platforms you selected for import

Do you mean that when you use the importer you only see 4 Platforms to select from? Or you're just saying that you only chose 4 of the whole list?

Thank you for helping out!

My set up is as follows:

LB version is 11.5 Beta 1
FP version is Ultimate 8.2
I selected Flash, Java, HTML5, Shockwave and Unity

What I meant was that when I use the importer I see all platforms but only selected the above.

Hope this helps and again thank you!

September 1, 2020

Whoops, forgot to mention that my set up has only 4 of the platform options offered in your importer.

September 1, 2020

I am so happy you made this. Just added over 50k games to my setup, my wife loves you right now. Thank you for all the time and effort you put into this buddy, you da man!.

I have an issue I thought you might be able to fix. Launchbox will not run right now due to an error that says the following:

"A directory could not be created: F:\LaunchBox\Images\Flash\Box-3D\en; pt; zh; de; es; fr; id: it; ja; pl: nl; ru; sv

Please make sure you have proper permissions to create the folder and that the folder path is valid..."

I can confirm that I have not changed any permissions settings and that my drives are working fine. The only thing I notice is that in some cases the folders it is trying to make are showing a : instead of a ; (like in the above with id: and pl:). Not a programmer so not sure if this helps but it is all I could see.

Anyway, really appreciate your contribution, I am sure most of us will be using this one!

September 1, 2020

On 8/30/2020 at 5:27 AM, zartym said:

Yea I noticed that the custom images are missing from from the Retro Console Logo Creator .

Sorry about that I am not sure what happened there., I have just uploaded a new version of the logo creator. Try that one and let me know.

September 1, 2020

On 8/29/2020 at 6:33 PM, DragoonDemon4 said:

Hi, I'm trying to make my own logos banners and images but when I try to create them with the latest Retro Console Logo Creator.zip and the latest community theme creator the editor is not showing in the dots below the workspace that there is something to create, I've tried everything but nothing, is there something I missing? I put the project in the projects folder it shows the project but the dots are empty here are some pic to show the issue, I've been using the community creator for the banner box theme and it works fine the issue is with this theme.

Sorry about that I am not sure what happened there., I have just uploaded a new version of the logo creator. Try that one and let me know.

August 29, 2020

3 hours ago, zartym said:

Just updated to 3.04 . I like the new sega genesis view. I wanted to create a few more icons for my system but in the Retro console logo creator download, I could not find Sega Genesis_GamePlatform_CustomGameImage3.txt.

any chance it got missed?

Thanks

I am pretty sure you are right. I just uploaded the new version of the logo creator. Sorry about that. Let me know if you have any other problems.

August 14, 2020

4 minutes ago, Boomerps2 said:

Hell yes!!! That's it. Thank you sir.

Nice. Enjoy Man!

August 14, 2020

4 hours ago, cemfundog said:

Sorry, my fault. I will update the correct one. Whoops!

Ok, try this one. So confusing with all the versions I have made. I hope this works.

Retro Console Theme Anim V2-center videos.zip

August 14, 2020

2 hours ago, Boomerps2 said:

Which version did you update? I was wanting version 2 updated so I can use all the clear logo's available rather than the custom logos you must use in version 3. I can't tell because the images folder is empty in this new one and cant figure which file structure it uses.

Sorry, my fault. I will update the correct one. Whoops!

August 13, 2020

On 8/12/2020 at 1:13 PM, Boomerps2 said:

This will be perfect as this will open up are choices by being able to use just about all videos available.

Ok, here you go. Try this and let me know if it works. I changed each platform view to use a centered video layout. It is still 16:9 and everything else is also the same. If this works then i will make it available to everyone on the download page.

Retro Console Light V3-center video.zip

August 12, 2020

1 minute ago, neil9000 said:

Sound like a resolution/scaling issue on your side, that view looks very much like its designed for a 4:3 video?

Good thought but this was designed for 16:9. He is right, I used the Nostalgia videos as a design basis and they fit well but any other videos (especially centered ones) do not work well. I am going to make a version for center based platform videos and see what happens.

August 12, 2020

16 minutes ago, Boomerps2 said:

This is my favorite view on this theme and was wondering is it possible to have the videos be centered in the video viewing area. There is a chunk of video playing behind the platform selection panel that way we aren't stuck with just the nostalgia video theme?

Yep it is possible but I will have to make a custom version for you. Give me a day or two and I will send you what you need. That is my favorite view as well, I made this theme specifically for that view. Glad you like it!

July 19, 2020

On 7/17/2020 at 2:39 PM, IgiariValkyr said:

My resolution for both monitors is 1440x900

Ok. I built this theme for 1080p resolution. This is more than likely the reason it is not working. I am not sure why though because I load it up on your resolution and it works fine. Same on 4K tv and I know that it works on other systems as well but sometimes it does not. If I find a solution I will post it here for sure. Sorry I don’t have more help to offer.

July 17, 2020

2 hours ago, IgiariValkyr said:

The theme in the main menu doesn't seem to fit properly, but any other view in the platforms themselves looks fine

Whoa, that is way off. What resolution are using. I am not sure what is causing this maybe we can figure it out. Send me some details so I can try.

July 9, 2020

6 hours ago, Maul83 said:

I have Uncharted and God of War though and those didn't change.

Do I have to rename them? Do I have to have the exact same games as you?

If you look at the logo set that I made you will notice that each logo is named with numbers. Those are LaunchBox I’d numbers that are automatically created when you first install the games.

My theme uses those numbers. I can not think of anything else that would keep it from working. You should at least try it. That is why I asked to see a copy of your logos.

July 8, 2020

17 hours ago, Maul83 said:

Just to confirm, what file path are you looking for here? I have clear logos I use for other themes that are downloaded by Launchbox, but I downloaded the ones you specify and put them in LaunchBox\Themes\Retro Console Light V3\Images\Games\Custom Images 1\

Ah, I think that is the problem. The PS3 logo set I uploaded to the forum only has a handful of logos and they probably don't match your set at all. For the PS3 you will need to use the community theme creator to make a logo set that exactly matches all your games.

You can find instructions on my theme download page found above. Let me know if you still have questions. The way I built this theme requires that a matching logo set exists or you will get that generic BigBox image for every game.

July 6, 2020

On 7/4/2020 at 10:00 PM, bundangdon said:

Just out of curiosity, I tried this too with PS2 and PS3 and got the same results. My guess is that the artwork is not being properly referenced in that particular layout file. @cemfundog is there any way you can check this?

I will try to figure out what is going on but I need you to send me a logo example from your ps3 logo set. I need to see it exactly as you are using it.

July 6, 2020

On 7/4/2020 at 8:35 PM, Maul83 said:

I can not for the life of me, get this to work. I want it for the PS3 theme. Every time the PS3 games just show the big box logo. I followed the instructions exactly, and refreshed the images even. What am I doing wrong?

I will try to figure out what is going on but I need you to send me a logo example from your ps3 logo set. I need to see it exactly as you are using it.

June 27, 2020

1 hour ago, AgentOfTheOreos said:

I know this is a stupid question but, how do I apply the UI for each systems like shown in the screenshots? Like how the PS3 has its own UI and the N64 has its own UI. How do I do that??

What I do is set a button on my controller to change the view in the bigbox settings screen and then when I go into a platform view like PS2, I just keep hitting that button until it gets to the right one. There are quite a few views so sometimes I have to hit the button for a while before finally getting there. Also remember to check the box in settings to remember a different view for each platform.

Enjoy!

June 19, 2020

On 6/14/2020 at 4:14 AM, PaDeMoNiuM said:

Je viens de découvrir ton thème, je voulais te féliciter je suis sur le cul quel travail et quelle cohérence! Bravo à toi mec!

Edit : Do you think to update the assets available for the community creator?, That would be great

Helloi, I am unclear as to what assests you are referring to. Please help me by giving some more details so i can try to provide what you are looking for.

June 16, 2020

1 hour ago, lankou91 said:

Hi
thank you for taking an interest in my problem

so the view is I'm thinking bigbox with your "Retro Console Dark V3" theme.
I go to themes installed I select Retro Console Dark v3
then apply as a main theme
then when I exit the menu option to go back to bogbox it crashes.

I apply the theme

and systematically the error appears

sorry for my English I translate with Deepl

launchbox 10.15 ,windows 10 64bits

Ok, that is very helpful and thank you. Sorry to keep going back and forth but can you also answer the following:

What happens when you restart BigBox, does it crash immediately or does it choose another theme?
What theme are you switching from when you choose my theme?

June 16, 2020

3 hours ago, lankou91 said:

Hello cemfundog

I'm coming to you because I happen to have a problem

with your theme which is superb and which must have required a colossal amount of work, thank you for your sharing.

so here's what's going on


Le format de la chaîne d'entrée est incorrect.

App:     Big Box
Version: 10.15
Type:    System.FormatException
Site:    Double ParseDouble(System.String, System.Globalization.NumberStyles, System.Globalization.NumberFormatInfo)
Source:  mscorlib

   at System.Number.ParseDouble(String value, NumberStyles options, NumberFormatInfo numfmt)
   at COMMUNITYconverters.OffscreenPosition.Convert(Object[] values, Type targetType, Object parameter, CultureInfo culture)
   at System.Windows.Data.MultiBindingExpression.TransferValue()
   at System.Windows.Data.MultiBindingExpression.Transfer()
   at System.Windows.Data.MultiBindingExpression.HandlePropertyInvalidation(DependencyObject d, DependencyPropertyChangedEventArgs args)
   at System.Windows.Data.BindingExpressionBase.OnPropertyInvalidation(DependencyObject d, DependencyPropertyChangedEventArgs args)
   at System.Windows.DependentList.InvalidateDependents(DependencyObject source, DependencyPropertyChangedEventArgs sourceArgs)
   at System.Windows.DependencyObject.NotifyPropertyChange(DependencyPropertyChangedEventArgs args)
   at System.Windows.DependencyObject.UpdateEffectiveValue(EntryIndex entryIndex, DependencyProperty dp, PropertyMetadata metadata, EffectiveValueEntry oldEntry, EffectiveValueEntry& newEntry, Boolean coerceWithDeferredReference, Boolean coerceWithCurrentValue, OperationType operationType)
   at System.Windows.DependencyObject.InvalidateProperty(DependencyProperty dp, Boolean preserveCurrentValue)
   at System.Windows.Data.BindingExpressionBase.Invalidate(Boolean isASubPropertyChange)
   at System.Windows.Data.MultiBindingExpression.TransferValue()
   at System.Windows.Data.MultiBindingExpression.Transfer()
   at System.Windows.Data.MultiBindingExpression.HandlePropertyInvalidation(DependencyObject d, DependencyPropertyChangedEventArgs args)
   at System.Windows.Data.BindingExpressionBase.OnPropertyInvalidation(DependencyObject d, DependencyPropertyChangedEventArgs args)
   at System.Windows.DependentList.InvalidateDependents(DependencyObject source, DependencyPropertyChangedEventArgs sourceArgs)
   at System.Windows.DependencyObject.NotifyPropertyChange(DependencyPropertyChangedEventArgs args)
   at System.Windows.FrameworkElement.OnRenderSizeChanged(SizeChangedInfo sizeInfo)
   at System.Windows.ContextLayoutManager.fireSizeChangedEvents()
   at System.Windows.ContextLayoutManager.UpdateLayout()
   at System.Windows.ContextLayoutManager.UpdateLayoutCallback(Object arg)
   at System.Windows.Media.MediaContext.FireInvokeOnRenderCallbacks()
   at System.Windows.Media.MediaContext.RenderMessageHandlerCore(Object resizedCompositionTarget)
   at System.Windows.Media.MediaContext.RenderMessageHandler(Object resizedCompositionTarget)
   at System.Windows.Threading.ExceptionWrapper.InternalRealCall(Delegate callback, Object args, Int32 numArgs)
   at System.Windows.Threading.ExceptionWrapper.TryCatchWhen(Object source, Delegate callback, Object args, Int32 numArgs, Delegate catchHandler)

Recent Log:

   17:41:45 Exception

sorry for my English I translate with Deepl

Hello, I will try to help but please answer the following:

What view were you using when this happenedf?
What were you doing that triggered this error?

June 16, 2020

On 6/14/2020 at 4:14 AM, PaDeMoNiuM said:

Je viens de découvrir ton thème, je voulais te féliciter je suis sur le cul quel travail et quelle cohérence! Bravo à toi mec!

Edit : Do you think to update the assets available for the community creator?, That would be great

I can give you what ever you want but I am unsure what you mean by assets available for the community creator. Please explain and I will get you what you need.

June 14, 2020

4 hours ago, MetalRaven said:

Hello,

which file is the one showcasing the last image of sega genesis on top (all the way to the right)?

I would like to get that file only but I can't tell what file that is.

Thanks!

That is the wall view. It is built into this theme. You just have to keep changing views until you get there. For me it can take several tried before finally getting there. Hope this helps but if not let me know!

June 4, 2020

1 hour ago, Boomerps2 said:

Have a question:

Am I forced to use your custom clear logo's (Game)? Most clear logo's will not appear unless they are used in your Themes\Retro Console Light V3\Images\Games\Custom Images 1 file structure. Why can I not use the standard clear logo's?

I tried an experiment and put the standard clear logos in the "Custom Images 1" folder and most worked however, any clear logo that contains (, : ' ) in the name will not work unless renamed with those removed. This is not the case with the Retro Anime V2 theme.

Yes, this version is a completely new beast altogether. It will only use the custom logos that are made specifically for it. If you are looking to add more you can make matching logos by using the logo creator. But this theme is capable of using any other logos. Sorry.

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