NJDave71

Beta 7 is now out

Beta 7 Much Better Response.

yes. just replaced the files in the x64 folder.

I just tested beta 5 on an Intel i5 with an integrated graphic card work machine using an external USB 2.0 HDD . i had no issues between views like i had experienced on an AMD dual core. it took 5 seconds to load Big Box. Now I am wondering if their is something with the AMD Chipset and WPF Apps.

Completed my testing. I updated my VLC to the latest version and so far no black screen start ups Definite performance issue between Categories and Platforms. Bigbox locks up for a minute or so. this was not an issue in Beta 2.

Had a pending windows 10 update and I am Back on Beta 5. Still testing.

I went back to Beta 2 and everything is working great. There is something in Beta 3 forward causing issues with transitioning between views and lockups.

What's the best method to go back a few versions?

1 CommunityOrLocalStarRating (returns only local rating despite having community ratings) 2. Constant freeze up between Platform and Game view. (I wonder if there something with AMD vs Intel Chips....)

I am experiencing Freezing between views. This Started with Beta 4, Didn't have this issues with Beta 3.

Ran Some tests on multiple Machines. I don't see any changes in Startup. BigBox Freezes for a minute or so when changing Views. Beta 3 seemed more stable.

Launch Box Keeps Crashing when Navigating through the views Might be related to Background Music. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Object reference not set to an instance of an object. App: Big Box Version: 8.0-beta-4 Type: System.NullReferenceException Site: Void (<>c__DisplayClass64_1) Source: Unbroken.LaunchBox at (<>c__DisplayClass64_1 ) at Unbroken.LaunchBox.Music.<>c__DisplayClass64_1.<MediaOnParsedChanged>b__2() 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.ExceptionServices.ExceptionDispatchInfo.Throw() 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) at (<>c__DisplayClass64_0 ) at Unbroken.LaunchBox.Music.<>c__DisplayClass64_0.<MediaOnParsedChanged>b__0() at System.Threading.ExecutionContext.RunInternal(ExecutionContext executionContext, ContextCallback callback, Object state, Boolean preserveSyncCtx) at System.Threading.ExecutionContext.Run(ExecutionContext executionContext, ContextCallback callback, Object state, Boolean preserveSyncCtx) at System.Threading.ExecutionContext.Run(ExecutionContext executionContext, ContextCallback callback, Object state) at System.Threading.ThreadHelper.ThreadStart() Recent Log: 5:54:01 AM Music.Play Start 5:54:02 AM Music.Play Player Play 5:54:02 AM Music.Kill Start 5:54:02 AM Music.Kill Start 5:54:02 AM Music.Kill Player Dispose 5:54:02 AM Music.Kill Trying Again 5:54:02 AM Music.Kill Trying Again 5:54:02 AM Music.Kill Trying Again 5:54:02 AM Music.Kill Trying Again 5:54:02 AM Music.Kill Trying Again 5:54:02 AM VlcMediaPlayer.Dispose(bool disposing) HandleManager.Remove 5:54:02 AM Music.Kill Trying Again 5:54:02 AM Music.Kill Trying Again 5:54:02 AM Music.Kill Trying Again 5:54:02 AM Music.Kill Trying Again 5:54:02 AM VlcMediaPlayer.Dispose(bool disposing) EventManager.Detach 5:54:02 AM Music.Kill Trying Again 5:54:02 AM Music.Kill Player Dispose 5:54:02 AM Music.Kill Finished 5:54:02 AM VlcMediaPlayer.Dispose(bool disposing) Free 5:54:02 AM VlcMediaPlayer.Dispose(bool disposing) ReleaseMediaPlayerFunction 5:54:02 AM Music.Play Create Player 5:54:02 AM Music.Play Player Play 5:54:02 AM Music.Kill Player Dispose 5:54:02 AM VlcMediaPlayer.Dispose(bool disposing) HandleManager.Remove 5:54:02 AM VlcMediaPlayer.Dispose(bool disposing) EventManager.Detach 5:54:02 AM VlcMediaPlayer.Dispose(bool disposing) Free 5:54:02 AM VlcMediaPlayer.Dispose(bool disposing) ReleaseMediaPlayerFunction 5:54:03 AM Music.StopAndResumeBackground Start 5:54:04 AM Music.StopAndResumeBackground Start 5:54:04 AM Music.Kill Start 5:54:04 AM Music.Kill Finished 5:54:04 AM Music.PlayerEndReached Start 5:54:04 AM Music.MediaOnParsedChanged Start 5:54:04 AM Music.MediaOnParsedChanged Start 5:54:04 AM Music.Kill Finished 5:54:04 AM Music.Play Create Player 5:54:04 AM Music.Play Player Play 5:54:04 AM Music.StopAndResumeBackground Start 5:54:04 AM Music.MediaOnParsedChanged Start 5:54:04 AM Music.Kill Start 5:54:04 AM Music.Kill Player Dispose 5:54:04 AM VlcMediaPlayer.Dispose(bool disposing) HandleManager.Remove 5:54:04 AM VlcMediaPlayer.Dispose(bool disposing) EventManager.Detach 5:54:04 AM VlcMediaPlayer.Dispose(bool disposing) Free 5:54:04 AM VlcMediaPlayer.Dispose(bool disposing) ReleaseMediaPlayerFunction 5:54:04 AM Music.MediaOnParsedChanged Invoke Windows Forms 5:54:04 AM Music.MediaOnParsedChanged Invoke WPF 5:54:04 AM Music.Kill Start 5:54:04 AM Music.Kill Finished 5:54:04 AM Music.PlayerEndReached Start 5:54:04 AM Music.Kill Finished 5:54:04 AM Music.MediaOnParsedChanged Start 5:54:04 AM VlcMediaPlayer.Dispose(bool disposing) HandleManager.Remove 5:54:04 AM VlcMediaPlayer.Dispose(bool disposing) EventManager.Detach 5:54:04 AM VlcMediaPlayer.Dispose(bool disposing) Free 5:54:04 AM VlcMediaPlayer.Dispose(bool disposing) ReleaseMediaPlayerFunction 5:54:04 AM Music.MediaOnParsedChanged Invoke Windows Forms 5:54:04 AM Music.MediaOnParsedChanged Invoke WPF 5:54:05 AM Music.StopAndResumeBackground Start 5:54:06 AM Exception

That gets a little complex. you may want to do some research on Storyboard and WPF. I use that in the Aeon Nox theme to animate elements.

<TextBlock x:Name="tbCSRImage" Visibility="Collapsed"> <TextBlock.Text> <MultiBinding StringFormat="{}pack://siteoforigin:,,,/Themes/Aeon Nox/Images/etc/score/{0:F1}.png"> <Binding Path="ActiveGame.CommunityOrLocalStarRating" /> </MultiBinding> </TextBlock.Text> </TextBlock> <Image Source="{Binding Text, ElementName=tbCSRImage}" ... /> This block of XAML converts the Community Star Ratings from 4.234567 to 4.2. The result is a hidden textblock Value "../Themes/Aeon Nox/Images/etc/score/4.2.png." This Value is then used as the Image source and you get an image for each rating.

Thank you and I will take that into consideration down the road. there will be new release which addresses addresses Region and PlayMode. I have also made some slight modifications to the Animation and coverflow view

Arcade used a gun and real footage. Their was no pixelation. Had a storyline smooth transition.

Daphne was free and came with 12 or so games that were part of abandonware. Then support was added for American Laser games that could be purchased. The only games I was looking to add was Mad Dog and Time Travelor. But it turned out they were not the original from the arcade.

Back in the day games were included with Daphne. Is Mad Dog downloadable?

Was Mad Dog added to Daphne or was that part of American Laser CD ROM?

I have a fully working version of RL. (Garbage UI) every bit of help i have gotten (directly from RL Devs) has advised to just edit the files directly. It handles the .7z file, shows a loading and transitions, adds a bezel. I am no way attached to it.

Hey Linux User what are you using right now for your Arcade Front end?

One the most commoly asked questions is how do I get the media and wheel images that aeon nox uses. First make sure you take advantage of launchbox scrapping tool. It will give you a great starting set. If your not happy. Check out the forums. Their are some very talented contributors that have great alternatives

Based on your screen shot you most likely have Binding Notes twice in your XAML.

Thanks I uploaded the AeonNoxDiff pack again with that plugin.