OSE (On Screen Explorer)

[Pako]

Before I start looking for a bug, I would like to know something:
1) What operating system you use
2) The problem you describe occurs also in case the MPC-HC is in Fullscreen mode?

Pako

[molitar]

Yes.. I can archive my current configuration and overwrite with the latest plugin and take screenshots if you want me to.

Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit
Radeon HD 5750 1GB Graphic Card
4GB PC 1333 Mhz memory
HDMI Audio out

Really not much else that I can think of that might cause the issue.. latest Catalyst from Radeon. Does not matter what mode.. btw I use the menu primarily when MPC is not running to select the next directory or file to play. So I will close MPC than I will open menu which is set to open depending on the last status of the MPC player if it was fullscreen or normal mode. I will than choose the file or directory and start playing it.

[Pako]

I finally found something.
Attached is a modified version.
Please try it!
Be sure to try both settings (checked and unchecked the option Show a menu without stealing focus (prevents keyboard control)).

Pako

[molitar]

Thanks will test it later today. it's 4:30am here so getting some rest.. and will let you know results. Will be testing with the older 1544 I am currently running in both mode than will test with the new 1572 for all around testing and will update you on the status. Thanks

Ok after testing it is working perfectly. The windows are closing properly. Thanks for the fix. BTW I am now running build 1572 with no issue since this fix now.

[molitar]

Paka, I found a new bug with this plugin. Files with non-standard characters in them will not list.

Arcana✴Famiglia - 01 [Commie].mkv

the asterisk is a Japanese style font which this plugin does not appear to know how to display.

[Pako]

Thank you for reporting.
You can solve it (for now) so, that you uncheck the option "Do not display system and hidden files and folders".

Pako

[Sem;colon]

Hi Pako,

could you add a function to write the actual folder-list as well as the number(s) of the selected row(s) into one or two global variables?(I don't want to have it in the Log, there’s already to much stuff..)
I would like to make a web interface for the OSE, so that I can browse my files an run media by using a web browser on a tablet without looking on the PC screen. Maybe than a function to visually hide the OSE would also be very cool.

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[Pako]

... could you add a function to write the actual folder-list as well as the number(s) of the selected row(s) into one or two global variables?(I don't want to have it in the Log, there’s already to much stuff..)

By no means, I can not use global variables in a plugin.
This is the law, that established the author of this program. Read this:
No plugin should ever assign something to eg.globals or change anything in it. Never!

Maybe than a function to visually hide the OSE would also be very cool.

I do not think it is a good idea. Then it's not already On Screen Explorer.

However - I will consider your request. I think it is best to create a new plugin, but (of course) based on OSE plugin.
But I do not promise anything. In particular, no specific term.

Pako

[Sem;colon]

By no means, I can not use global variables in a plugin.
This is the law, that established the author of this program. Read this:
No plugin should ever assign something to eg.globals or change anything in it. Never!

hmm, OK, I didn't know that...

However - I will consider your request. I think it is best to create a new plugin, but (of course) based on OSE plugin.
But I do not promise anything. In particular, no specific term.

thanks anyway!
You know, I just thought it would be easier to add a function than to write a new plugin...

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[Sem;colon]

Hi Pako,

after about 8 hours figuring out what the code does (I'm not very good at phyton) I finally managed to do what I wanted to.
So you don't have to write a extra plug-in for me if nobody else requests this function.

[Pako]

Meanwhile, I did some work. When I've had it almost finished, I will not throw it, but finish it.
But I do not know if it will suit you.

Pako

[molitar]

I found a problem.. When I use the up and down controls if I do not press the execute button for anything the other buttons stop responding. Exit button and other buttons are ignored while I am in the OSE. It's like Eventghost stops taking any other commands because the log does not even show any other button being pressed. Second question I have is there a method to make the up/down cursor commands only execute IF OSE is visible? I find I can trigger event when it's not showing.

[Pako]

I'm sorry, but I do not understand.
Can you describe it more clearly ?
Maybe a picture or other attachment would help.

Pako

[molitar]

Basically I have Deal Extreme PC Remote. For some reason when OSE is open and I use the cursor buttons up or down EventGhost stops taking any other remote commands but 5 keys. It stops receiving input so there is no logs or activity.

5 buttons on the entire remote is all that works when I use the Cursor Up or Down commands from Deal Extreme PC Remote. It seems some sort of focus is being stolen from EventGhost and remote commands stop working except the the 5 buttons total on remote.

Responding Buttons.
Mouse Up
Mouse Down
Mouse Left
Mouse Right
Ok Button in center of Mouse Buttons

Since I am not using the left or right mouse buttons at this time for anything and they are empty I am able to exit out of the OSE if I do not want to play a video file.

So the 3 methods I can exit the video file after using Mouse Up or Mouse Down is 1. Select Ok to play video file 2. Select Mouse Right or Left 3. Use the keyboard to ESC. One I do any of these commands Eventghost starts receiving commands from the remote again showing this by it's flashing RED and the logs being captured again.

BTW when OSE is not being displayed the Cursor Up and Down functions are still being called but the focus is not lost from EventGhost so it definitely only happens when OSE is open. BTW any way to stop it receiving the call to OSE when OSE is not showing? As you can see below the call is being made when OSE is not visible.

DXusbPCR.MouseDown
Cursor Down
On screen explorer: Cursor Down
Autorepeat current macro: 0.5

BTW should not matter it's my Harmony Logitech 890 that has been manually programmed to emulate all the remote buttons that I use on the Deal Extreme PC Remote so if the middle OK button does not sound right it's because it's the Enter button programmed to the OK button on the Harmony Remote.

[Pako]

I am still very confused and do not understand it.
Can you create a simple configuration file please (for example, simplification of the file that you are using) and put it here as an attachment?
Because I can not reproduce it.
You've already read the description of the plugin?

Pako