How do I hide platforms and categories in big box?

[JoeViking245]

32 minutes ago, Sbaby said:

Honestly, despite the limited options available, I've managed to find alternative solutions to get everything I want. 

(late to the party...) 

I'm curious to what hear your 'alternative solution' is.

 

34 minutes ago, Sbaby said:

Now all I need is for the developers to add the option to launch Bigbox directly from the single-platform game list view.

To me, this sounds a little different than what you were originally asking about.  Which I interpreted to be (something like):

Add a feature (e.g. checkbox in the Edit Platform) to "Hide [platform] in Big Box when locked".  

 

38 minutes ago, Sbaby said:

Considering that there are already so many other options available, I don't think adding this one would be a bad idea, don't you agree?

Personally, I think it's a good idea (the one I interpreted, that is.).

As suggested, you should visit https://feedback.launchbox.gg/ and add a Feature Request (Create a New Post).

[Sbaby]

3 hours ago, JoeViking245 said:

To me, this sounds a little different than what you were originally asking about.  Which I interpreted to be (something like):

Add a feature (e.g. checkbox in the Edit Platform) to "Hide [platform] in Big Box when locked".  

Hi ☺️ @JoeViking245, 

You've hit the nail on the head, that's exactly what I meant: a function like ‘Hide [platform] in BigBox when locked’ would be ideal. In my initial message, I also suggested that, in my opinion, the same result could be achieved in a way that would be easier for developers to implement.

Let me explain the context better: In my arcade cabinet, which is designed to be accessible to everyone (children, relatives, friends of friends), I have configured BigBox to show only games from the Arcade platform. Using the security options, I have hidden all menu items and enabled PIN lock. This way, when BigBox is locked, the user only sees the complete list of Arcade games. They cannot access other platforms or see hidden games. The only options available are Back, Unlock and Info. It's perfect: anyone can play arcade titles without confusion, and if someone wants to access other platforms, they have to click on Unlock and enter the PIN. At that point, BigBox shows all the hidden options, including View Platforms. Everything works automatically, which is exactly what I was looking for.

The problem is with BigBox startup. There is no option to start BigBox directly with the game list for a single platform (in my case, Arcade). The options available for the default view are: Platform Categories, Editor, Custom Filters, Sources, Game Discovery Centre, Game Modes, Platforms, Playlists, Regions, Series, Status, Developers, All Games, Ratings... but ‘Arcade platform games’ is missing.

I just thought of another way: I created a playlist with all the Arcade games, left it as the only visible playlist, and set BigBox to start with the default view on Playlists. It works! Now the cabinet only displays Arcade games at startup, and if you want to activate the other platforms, you have to enter the PIN and select the appropriate menus. Perfect. It's an alternative solution, albeit a bit ‘creative’ , but I solved it myself. Thanks anyway for your patience, and sorry if I was a bit confusing 😅