[Full-screen pdf/manual with SumatraPDF]

14 hours ago, Vlansix said:

I saw this a few days ago and figured I'd see if I can't find us a better solution. I hacked up a quick prototype pdf reader, specifically for big box, that opens full screen automatically, has no menus whatsoever, accepts controller and keyboard input and has a configurable escape key/controller sequence. Lemme know if there's any interest, i'll put a bit of shine on it and upload it. @fasm, i'll delete this and post a new thread if you prefer :). Don't want to hijack your thread.

I have no problem with it, but it might make more sense to make a new thread for your project as not to muddy the subject of this topic. People won't have to sift through my thread to find your project.

 

Might I suggest left and right to change pages and up and down to come in and out. Not everyone has two thumbsticks, everyone should at the very least have one means for all 4 directions.

[Full-screen pdf/manual with SumatraPDF]

2 hours ago, xBJx said:

Very nice...samutra is open source too...perfert for implementing with lb..what version are you using?...the latest version doesn't seem to have the gradiant option in the settings file.

 

I'm using the newest version (3.1.2.0). Gradient isn't an option that is in there by default, but it is something you can add yourself.

[Full-screen pdf/manual with SumatraPDF]

It took a little investigating to find a pdf viewer that supported both full-screen [upon opening] and a minimal footprint (sorry new Foxit reader versions).
It turns out SumatraPDF does all of this with a few quick settings to set.

Download (installer / portable zip , 32-bit / 64-bit )

I used the portable version. Put it somewhere you don't mind making it's permanent home. Run it once to create the necessary settings config file.

Open the SumatraPDF-settings plain-text config file.

Ensure the following settings are set:

Set Esc key to escape the program

EscToExit = true

Under "FixedPageUI"...  comment out the background line to turn off what is essentially a colored overlay on the pdf

#BackgroundColor = #ffffff

The only way to set the actual background behind the pdf is to set the following. I set a slight gradient but a single black #000000 can be set as well.

GradientColors = #111111 #000000

A single whole page at a time as the default view

DefaultDisplayMode = single page

Set fullscreen as the default

WindowState = 3

 

Obviously you'll need to set this as your default PDF viewer. 
This isn't tremendously difficult, but I'm sure others are looking for a possible solution to a front-end "hands-off"-ish manual viewing in BigBox. 
Esc is then set for exiting and the arrow keys will change pages. Set these with your controller(s) and your front-end solution should be good until there's a local pdf solution.

[Attract Mode - Scrolling for too long]

I was just about to post this as well. I would like to voice that I would appreciate lowering/muting attract mode "move" sounds as well. This is all that holds me back from using the mode.