The Papaw

Thank you, major update coming very soon!

How are the Platform name and the Platform Nested name different, mainly concerning theming?

I've noticed an odd behavior with LB / BB and 2 monitors. All my startup and pause themes are defaulting to the monitor that I have BigBox set to use when launching a game even if launching from Launchbox. For example, if BB is set to launch on monitor 2 all my startup and pause themes will use monitor 2, as they should. if BB is set to launch on monitor 1 all my startup and pause themes will use monitor 1, as they should. However, if I have BB to launch on monitor 2 and launch a game from LB on monitor 1, my startup and pause themes are still using monitor 2 rather than monitor 1

Thanks much @Retro808, you the man!

Is there a switch to turn off the "scanning storefront libraries" when you start LB?

PSGC +Arcade View File PSGC +Arcade is about the same as PSGC with an Arcade twist. The PSGC +Arcade themes have been updated with even more custom made Platform/Playlist backgrounds, Audio Clips and Controllers. New screenshots (1-12 basic theme 13-26 SE version) (see changelog below for all the info). PSGC was made to match one of my themes (skins) done for the PSMC media player. PSGC +Arcade is a Netflix type theme that is great for a home theater experience. The custom colorful fanart backgrounds transition to random Platform/Game artwork on the left side of the screen and to Platform/Playlist/Game video snaps on the right side of the screen after a couple seconds. SE versions include all the bells and whistles; multiple views, textured backgrounds. SE users also have available to them: 13 platform/playlist audio packs, the platform/playlist video snaps, choice of backgrounds, custom badges that can be used in Launchbox, sound packs, custom made playlists used in the videos, and more. Listen to sample clips of the New voices Listen to sample clips with Reverb 380 Platform/Playlist Audio Clips 215 Platform Backgrounds and Devices Included: 65 Playlists Backgrounds and Devices 195 Conrollers/Keyboards Included: Requires BigBox Version 13 or above Updated Video: (11-20-23) Startup Video Startup.mp4 Assets used in video (will link things as I upload everything): Startup Video PSGC Quiet Sound Pack Pause Theme is a slightly modified version of @Retro808's "Pulse Pause" theme Startup Theme is a modified and updated version of @Hazuki's "Starting The Game" theme NEW PSGC Video Snaps (work in progress) some custom made Playlist videos Assets used in theme: many COLORFUL Hardware PNG media for devices (thx @viking) Special thanks goes out to @faeran for letting me use some of his stuff from his awesome CoinOp theme And I can't forget @y2guru for the incredible job he has done with CTC, thanks Dave Comments, reviews, questions and suggestions are always welcome! Please like and Follow. *SE versions are only available to Members that have subscribed on my BMAC page (similar to Patreon). All my "Coffee Buyers" and "Members" will be recognized in all my future themes and the ZizzleZazzle website. Please consider supporting these projects with "buying me a cup of coffee" or even better yet, Subscribe and have access to ALL the SE versions of all my themes with additional features, views, audio pack, video snaps and more personal support and customization. • The Papaw 🙏❤️🙏 Submitter The Papaw Submitted 10/12/2023 Category Custom Themes

@shadoweez, I woud put your original Settings file back then, maybe turn on debugging, and post you your log here for the devs to take a peak at it, they're great folks.

@shadoweez, I would move it to a different location first, that way you can put it back if needed, it is in your ..\Launchbox\Data folder (Settings.xml is the file name)

If it's of any interest to team or @shadoweez . I found my issue. I deleted my settings file and the "options" began working. Upon further investigation, using the newly created setting file, I found missing artwork again. Same as I posted about before. After looking at the Platforms.xml, it's an issue related to a mixture of absolute paths and relative paths both being in the file. I'm not able to quickly fix this in the Platforms.xml as I have done so in the past with notepad++, as there seems to be a cached file somewhere over riding any changes I make to my Platforms.xml. It appears the only way I seem to be able fix this is to do it go through every platform and fix every path one at a time an allow LB to save it's relative path that I navigate too. Am I missing something on a quicker way to fix the paths????

I am curious why "THE FIX" in the last beta fixed some and didn't fix others? Do myself and @shadoweez have something in common that the others didn't have? specs: Win10 Nvidea 1080ti Dual 4k monitors non-standard media locations gotta be something I would think???? Anyone have any ideas?

The Options open up, then disappears, then LB just hangs up, have video if ya need it

Nah, used some of my backups. TY Sir. Just a thought, might be wise to not drop beta's just before the weekend when much of the development team is gone for a couple days?

Not 100% sure this is beta update related, but after I updated to beta 5 I noticed some missing artwork (not using default locations for my media), when I looked into it, the following folders had been reset back to default locations for every platform (40+). I found it strange that it was identical to every platform? Luckily I had a recent back to go back too. Video Manual Music Banner Box - Back Box - Front Fanart - Background Screenshot - Gameplay Steam Banner

I can confirm the same issue as @BigCaah and @eonder87 It happens every time I try to go into Tools > Options All I can do is kill LB in task manager. UPDATE 1: I also tried to go into Tools > Manage> Storefronts and logging into all that apply to me, shutting down LB and re-open. I still get the pop-up when trying to go into the options and have to kill LB UPDATE 2: Also noticed after restarting LB, sometimes the Epic stays logged in, sometimes it doesn't and when I click on it, it appears to log in instantly, not sure if LB is sending false info about log in status or actually not logging in? Also, not sure if Ubisoft Connect is suppose to be displayed this way (without options), so I updated Uplay manully, logged into it, checked the "Remember" box, restarted LB and no change to the Ubisoft Connect.

ahhhh crap, I hate things that want to pop-up in places that don't belong to them.......I hope it gets to stay in

I think I may have found it, it has to do with the notification settings in LB, it happens when I turn on Use Message Boxes (what I been using), see SS. If I change it to Launchbox Notifications it doesn't do it. @faeran, (I never had the auto on)

How to I stop LB from starting update download without prompting me first? Here a log if it helps. Debug 2023-09-26 02-54-25 PM.log I don't understand why it started this, if I turn off the "Update to Beta Releases" it stops of course. As soon as I turn them back on, it automatically starts downloading as soon as I open LB. I posted about it once before when this beta first released. If I cancel the download, then I have LB check for updates, again, no prompt, it just starts downloading. UPDATE: uploaded setting file as well Settings.7z

Haunted Woods (this is a Novelty theme) View File A year or two back when @faeran was making the "theme videos", he had done a halloween theme. I was cleaning up a bunch of my old theme stuff and ran across this one I had done back then but never uploaded. I did open it up in the current version of CTC and re-published it to see if it still worked. I was brand spanking new at themes and CTC back then, but I was having so much fun with it and I most certainly got a bit carried away with it. If you decide to download it and check it out, it will go on and on and on, but hang in there. Eventually it might grab a hold of ya. WARNING 1: It's silly, but might be a bit scary to the little ones WARNING 2: if you navigate to a new platform, the video sequence starts all over again, you been warned ! WARNING 3: If you watch the video, I reckon you won't have a reason to download the theme - Enjoy Please consider supporting these projects by donating a cup of coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/zizzlezazzle or scanning the QR code below. Generosity like yours is rare to find these days. I thank you in advance for your support. I am very grateful for EVERY donation and every subscriber and truly appreciate your kindness! • The Papaw 🙏❤️🙏 If you would like more information on the type of projects I do, visit: https://zizzlezazzle.com Submitter The Papaw Submitted 09/23/2023 Category Custom Themes  

LB theme was the default LB theme, I got no download prompt. I usually get what you got in your screenshots. Maybe it won't happen with next update. . .

When opened v13.7.1 after ya'll pushed new release v13.7.2, I'm not being prompted about updating. It just automatically starts downloading new beta. Setting are same as has been for years. Just reporting.

I was able to get this working, It was something in my "BigBoxSettings.xml" file. I did a fresh install to another location, grabbed a copy of the new file and dropped in in my main setup and whala. Other than going through and changing all my personal preferences of course.