Grila
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6 hours ago, keltoigael said:
Glad to see the original Minimal theme return and looking better then ever. There is a reason it is the most cloned theme for BB. I love the new flat style you are using.
Thanks @keltoigael I designed this as a tribute to Minimal, just updated a bit according to all the new 1080 media we have at our disposal now. At the time when I released Minimal, @Nyny77 was just starting his 1080 videos and the EmuMovies videos were still the mainstream. I am considering throwing a tribute view to the original Minimal in this one, though.
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14 minutes ago, dmjohn0x said:
Is that bigbox logo a vector? I couldnt find one.
Unfortunately no, its this giant sized (8379 x 2605 pixels) .PNG that Jason posted. I just changed the black text to white in Photoshop.
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Fundamental Theme
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Fundamental is a clean theme that focuses on big artwork. Large, high quality covers are recommended to get the best visual appearance.
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A couple of notes about this theme:
- After unzipping, you have to unblock the DLL that contains the font (in the plugin folder).
-Requires the font Bebas Neue, included in the root theme folder. Install it before running BigBox.-Any display scaling above or below 100% is likely to cause alignment issues with some theme elements.-Because of the way the videos and their rounded corner mask re-size based on aspect ratio, you have to use WMP with this theme. VLC aligning in BigBox is horribly buggy at the moment and it doesn't work with the way things are accomplished in this theme.-I realize I could have accomplished my UI background files in pure XAML. I tested this and it decreased the theme's performance substantially, so I reverted back to using the images.
-This theme is based around high quality vertical covers (1534x2100) for all platforms and game boxes (yes, even Super Nintendo and Nintendo 64). A good collection of them can be found at http://www.thecoverproject.net/. The theme will work with horizontal covers, it just won't look as intended.
-Background opacity for the text based views is changed in the BigBox "Options" menu. A good setting range is 75-90 percent depending on your display.
-I've included 12 custom platform banners that I made based on each systems game boxes. I may make a few more, but don't count on it. Be creative and make the ones you're missing yourself.
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Submitted01/25/2017
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Amazing but maybe it could be a little longer
i think it looping would loss some of the effect.
That's an unfortunate consequence of how these videos are implemented right now. This video is actually too long for my system. The variance between people's systems and their load time will make it nearly impossible for every video to be compatible with every system.
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@SentaiBrad It's in the Downloads section, I just linked to it in the post to make it easier for people viewing this thread.
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Here's a quick little intro I made for my own system and thought I'd share here for others.
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ClassicMini Changelog:
v1.2.1 (01/23/2017):
- Changed the font to a normal sans-serif (Segoe UI family) to help with overall aesthetics and readability
- Added filter/platform details to the text filter/platform view-
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I do like the effect for the game titles though, if there was a way to keep it for the game titles on the simple settings screen that would be neat.
Yeah, I can leave the platform and game names in the current one and change it elsewhere.
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This is the best theme, it's simple, clean and fast.
The only thing I would change is using a thinner font for the settings screen.
Thanks. I'm actually considering changing the theme font to a more normal font. When I released it I was on the fence with keeping the current one since it's so wide and difficult to read on the menus. The more I look at it the more I want to change it. Also, the NES Classic uses a normal san-serif font in its GUI.
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27 minutes ago, master333 said:
Thanks Grila, all seems working now in 7.5.
OK something else:
For my example below I am saying there are 3 views in BB:
1) Platform View
2) Games View
3) Game Details View (optional - can have enabled or disabled via settings)
I usually have 'skip game details view' enabled for other themes (as other themes have the details on the games view screen like notes/description, last played, etc) but if it is enabled on yours I cannot access all that information on Game Details view as it just loads straight into the game.
I also cannot access full screen images of artwork and the back of the box unless I am in that game details view only.
Easy fix is to disable 'skip game details view' and then I see the Game Details page after selecting a game.
As I am sure many of us have more than 1 theme installed and in use, it's annoying for pure laziness reasons to have to remember to switch that option when using different themes.
I need to ask @Jason Carr about having a button assigned to showing Game Details view on the controller from any screen. This would solve it.
Some food for thought!
Is there anything you could do regarding having access to fullscreen images at the Games View stage which only works at Games Details view?
Wishlist of things I would like to see in the future:
More views!
Video integration for platform views.
Bottom left of Platform view having the name of the console in it.
Fullscreen images access at games view
I have added a mockup of the Platform View screen with some of these ideas.
The more info toggle would be on both Platform and Games View and take you to a page like Game Details view for Platform and Games View even if you have it enabled to skip the page.
You can already bind to those views in the options...
Options > Controller Buttons > View Images , Flip Box, Show Game Details, etc.
Same for the keyboard key bindings.
So for example...I have "D" key bount to "Show Game Details", I can press "D" anywhere in any games view and it shows the details page. Same with fullscreen images, etc.
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v1.2 (01/21/2017):
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@master333 If you get a minute can you delete the version you have and try this one out please? I made changes to the way a few images were called via binding. I quickly tested it for nearly 1/2 hour by letting attract mode run at it's highest settings and didn't receive any crashes.
**download removed, grab new version from the forum Downloads page**
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2 hours ago, master333 said:
Don't rush Grila, your work is fantastic but your kids need time with their dad. I will look for an update when you are ready.
OK, after updating to 7.5 I've had a few null exception errors thrown. Used BigBox for around 15 minutes just scrolling through platforms, selecting one, scrolling through games, selecting it to see the details, then exiting back to the platform view. The first error didn't give me any real explanation...just null exception. The second time gave me a more detailed explanation...
SpoilerVersion 7.5
System.NullReferenceException: Object reference not set to an instance of an object.
at (<>c )
at Unbroken.LaunchBox.Wpf.BigBox.MenuActions.ExitMenuAction.<>c.<OnEnter>b__3_1()
at System.Windows.Threading.DispatcherOperation.InvokeDelegateCore()
at System.Windows.Threading.DispatcherOperation.InvokeImpl()
--- End of stack trace from previous location where exception was thrown ---
at System.Runtime.CompilerServices.TaskAwaiter.ThrowForNonSuccess(Task task)
at System.Runtime.CompilerServices.TaskAwaiter.HandleNonSuccessAndDebuggerNotification(Task task)
at System.Windows.Threading.DispatcherOperation.Wait(TimeSpan timeout)
at System.Windows.Threading.Dispatcher.InvokeImpl(DispatcherOperation operation, CancellationToken cancellationToken, TimeSpan timeout)
at System.Windows.Threading.Dispatcher.Invoke(Action callback, DispatcherPriority priority, CancellationToken cancellationToken, TimeSpan timeout)
at System.Windows.Threading.Dispatcher.Invoke(Action callback, DispatcherPriority priority)
at (Action , DispatcherPriority )
at Unbroken.LaunchBox.Wpf.ThreadFactory.Invoke(Action callback, DispatcherPriority priority)
at Unbroken.LaunchBox.Wpf.BigBox.MenuActions.ExitMenuAction.OnEnter()
at Unbroken.LaunchBox.Wpf.BigBox.ViewModels.MainViewModel.OnExit()
at (MainViewModel , KeyEventArgs )
at Unbroken.LaunchBox.Wpf.BigBox.ViewModels.MainViewModel.HandleKeyDown(KeyEventArgs e)
at (MainView , Object , KeyEventArgs )
at Unbroken.LaunchBox.Wpf.BigBox.Views.MainView.MainView_OnPreviewKeyDown(Object sender, KeyEventArgs e)
at System.Windows.RoutedEventArgs.InvokeHandler(Delegate handler, Object target)
at System.Windows.RoutedEventHandlerInfo.InvokeHandler(Object target, RoutedEventArgs routedEventArgs)
at System.Windows.EventRoute.InvokeHandlersImpl(Object source, RoutedEventArgs args, Boolean reRaised)
at System.Windows.UIElement.RaiseEventImpl(DependencyObject sender, RoutedEventArgs args)
at System.Windows.UIElement.RaiseTrustedEvent(RoutedEventArgs args)
at System.Windows.Input.InputManager.ProcessStagingArea()
at System.Windows.Input.InputManager.ProcessInput(InputEventArgs input)
at System.Windows.Input.InputProviderSite.ReportInput(InputReport inputReport)
at System.Windows.Interop.HwndKeyboardInputProvider.ReportInput(IntPtr hwnd, InputMode mode, Int32 timestamp, RawKeyboardActions actions, Int32 scanCode, Boolean isExtendedKey, Boolean isSystemKey, Int32 virtualKey)
at System.Windows.Interop.HwndKeyboardInputProvider.ProcessKeyAction(MSG& msg, Boolean& handled)
at System.Windows.Interop.HwndSource.CriticalTranslateAccelerator(MSG& msg, ModifierKeys modifiers)
at System.Windows.Interop.HwndSource.OnPreprocessMessage(Object param)
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)So I checked the code real quick and the theme doesn't really do anything except display my images and bind to some basic things like platform name, game name, game notes, etc. So all I can think is it may be a bug with the 7.5 release.
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My 7.5 stable BB has issues running the latest version of this theme.
Anyone else?
I haven't upgraded to 7.5 yet. If you give me a couple hours I can check it out when my kiddos go to bed. Until then, I'm chasing them around.-
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ClassicMini Changelog:
v1.1.1 (01/19/2017):
- Added a missing opacity mask for the text platform and text game view
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ClassicMini has been updated to v1.1 with the addition of the Famicom skin. Because of how BigBox shares some views, I had to split this into 2 different themes. They are both packaged together in the .ZIP file. Just know that to change between the two you need to actually change the theme, not just switch views. Thanks guys/gals
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42 minutes ago, ea4492 said:
Nice job recreating the Nes classic, this them would be nice on a media center pc or if small pc. But I have a problem that for some reason in the platform view, the year gets cut off like you see in the screenshot. BTW, I uploaded the music that you hear in the background when you in the Nes Classic menu and thing i would like to see in this theme is the name of the platform on the lower left hand corner like it is on the nes clasic.
What aspect ratio are you running? I see the platform title is low also, both should be centered as in the original screenshots. I've tested this on 4 devices, 2 computers and 2 TVs (all 16:9) and can't re-create your problem. If you're not at 16:9 that could be what's causing it. Let me know and I can adjust it.
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Working on adding Famicom mini views. They should be done in a few days.
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ClassicMini
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ClassicMini is a lightweight theme inspired by the NES (and Famicom) Classic Edition that was recently released. It doesn't feature all the flashy videos that seem to be the rage nowadays, but it's simplistic pixel design will take you back to the days of yesteryear.
- 16:9 aspect ratio is suggested, I haven't had time to test at any others so don't complain if it doesn't look right.
- Working game ratings if you have them set in LaunchBox
ClassicMini Changelog:
v1.2.1 (01/23/2017):
- Changed the font to a normal sans-serif (Segoe UI family) to help with overall aesthetics and readability
- Added filter/platform details to the text filter/platform viewv1.2 (01/21/2017):
- Changed the binding of the cover images to use the transition presenter instead of calling them directlyv1.1.1 (01/19/2017):
- Added a missing opacity mask for the text platform and text game viewv1.1 (01/19/2017):
- Added a Famicom styled theme. I had to make it a seperate theme because of the way BigBox shares some of its views.
- Re-named the NES version of ClassicMini to ClassicMiniNes to reflect the addition of the ClassicMiniFamicom theme
- Added Famicom skin images
- Skinned the platform text view, system menu, and options menu
- Minor changes to various image filesv1.0 (01/16/2017):
- Initial releaseScreenshots:
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Submitted01/16/17
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The list views properties are linked to the "styles" xaml files. The one you're looking for, if I'm not mistaken (no access atm), is the listboxstyle.xaml and listboxitemstyle.xaml. It's a little confusing at first, but just take the time to look them over and make small changes at a time and see how it reflects in your theme. It's not too hard, just takes a bit of patience.
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Sorry, just re-read your post and it seems you have already found those settings in the styles xaml. The font size is one of those two files I mentioned, can't remember which one. As far as limiting the items displayed, the only way I've found so far is to actually reduce the height of the list box.
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As far as I know you cant use a list view in the WheelGamesView.xaml, you'll have to theme the list game view.
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Are you talking about the navigation or the game notes and details?
Navigation can't be changed, that's how the list view works.
If you're talking about the game notes and details just turn off scrolling in the BigBox options.
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