STV: SageMC 16x9 Version 6.x (latest dev build)

[Lostinpvr]

Originally Posted by ke6guj

If you go into SageMC options>Visual> Disk Bar, select it to enable.

SageMC option are in setting>detailed setup>advanced>SageMC 16x9 OPtions.

Still does not work?

[Ted@TNT]

Okay, I love this new interface (once i figured out "back as exit" in options) and the nice new graphics that have been posted - thanks to all involved!!

However, while playing in the SageMC options, it seems I was a little too eager... I activated Nielm's custom menus and suddenly I have lost my menus!! I can do anything now, except right-click and play with custom menu options. My entire GUI has all but vanished (still have a clock, the word "select" and an "N/a" on the screen).

I but there is a line I can edit in an XML file to get this back - but I'm at a loss!!

HEEEEEEEEEEELP!

[Kirby]

Originally Posted by MeInMaui

Hi Kirby,

Yes, you have to install the full version of SageMC first. Then install the latest dev build (6.10). Then open SageTV and load SageMC_169.xml, not the one that ends with '.stv'. Of course then you'll want to customize the look by choosing a theme and adding some replacement icons, selection bars, etc. It seems that there may be a few new bugs introduced in the latest version and Dirk (flachbar) is now on vacation for a week. So don't get discouraged if some things don't work quite right. He'll get everything fixed quickly when he gets back. He always does. Good luck!

Aloha,
Mike

Thanks for the fast reply. Already have downloaded all those nifty graphics you made! Nice work on those too! I better scan through the posts since 6.10 came out and see what all is broken to make sure I can live with it until vacationing Dirk gets back.

Also, are there any Get/SetServerProperty calls in SageMC (i.e. any need to install on a server running service mode that doesnt use a GUI locally)?

[snoopy]

oh WOW! What a great addition.

What about having a preview icon on the preceding screen as well? Might even be able to choose whether to show channel icon picture or IMDB picture, or both in that space. I have long thought that channel pictures should be available on more screens.

Also, because IMDB data takes a moment or two to populate, and does not populate when nothing exists, you could put 'searching IMDB' in place of where the picture is to go until it appears so that it would not appear buggy when nothing happens.

[MeInMaui]

Originally Posted by Lostinpvr

Still does not work?

I think the diskbar is set up to only appear when you press the 'info' button when on the main menu. It will then disappear after a few seconds. This is because the diskbar really doesn't fit well with the look and feel of SageMC.

Aloha,
Mike

[geogecko]

Originally Posted by MeInMaui

I think the diskbar is set up to only appear when you press the 'info' button when on the main menu. It will then disappear after a few seconds. This is because the diskbar really doesn't fit well with the look and feel of SageMC.

Aloha,
Mike

Actually, it can be either way. If it is disabled in the SageMC options, then the info buttong brings it up for the timeout set in the OSD settings.

If you enable it in the SageMC options, then it stays up all the time.

Works nice, but you're right, if we could get it a little "snazzier," that would be nice...

[MeInMaui]

Originally Posted by Ted@TNT

However, while playing in the SageMC options, it seems I was a little too eager... I activated Nielm's custom menus and suddenly I have lost my menus!! I can do anything now, except right-click and play with custom menu options. My entire GUI has all but vanished (still have a clock, the word "select" and an "N/a" on the screen).

I but there is a line I can edit in an XML file to get this back - but I'm at a loss!!

HEEEEEEEEEEELP!

I'm not sure, but try setting the following property in sage.properties or sageclient.properties, depending on your setup. Don't forget to exit SageTV first so that the settings take. Hopefully that'll fix you up.

mlbdude/dynamic_main_menu=false

Aloha,
Mike

[MeInMaui]

Originally Posted by geogecko

Actually, it can be either way. If it is disabled in the SageMC options, then the info buttong brings it up for the timeout set in the OSD settings.

If you enable it in the SageMC options, then it stays up all the time.

Works nice, but you're right, if we could get it a little "snazzier," that would be nice...

Ah, thanks for correcting my misinformation.....again!

I had a look at the diskbar in studio and it does use internal shape widgets, but it doesn't look like it would be to hard to switch it over to external graphics. If only I had more time....

Aloha,
Mike

[geogecko]

LOL. Don't you have the twins on rotation yet? We'll, at least we got the diskbar...I'm just glad for that. Graphics can come later...

[Kirby]

Ok, something is missing. I've got SageMC all loaded (5.10, then 6.10) along with pretty much all of the pretty graphics files, but I am trying to set the 'Guide Black Text' color, but when I navigate to the settings, detailed settings, advanced menu, there is no SageMC section, and I cant seem to find any SageMC type customization menu area for specific STV settings anywhere. But yet it is SageMC running now. Seems like a stripped down version of default Sage3STV detailed setup menus. Ideas as to what I did wrong or missed?

[geogecko]

In Settings, Detailed Settings, Advanced, what is your STV file set for? Is it a .stv or a .xml?

If it's a .stv, you need to load the .xml file (which I would think you've already done, if you really have 6.10 installed, but maybe not).

If you cannot load a .xml file, because you don't see one, then you'll need to get out of sage, and edit the properties file, and change it manually.

[Kirby]

Originally Posted by geogecko

In Settings, Detailed Settings, Advanced, what is your STV file set for? Is it a .stv or a .xml?

If it's a .stv, you need to load the .xml file (which I would think you've already done, if you really have 6.10 installed, but maybe not).

If you cannot load a .xml file, because you don't see one, then you'll need to get out of sage, and edit the properties file, and change it manually.

It was .STV because thats all that was listed. I will update the props file and give it another go.

[geogecko]

You should see 6.10 on this screen, where it shows "SageMC STV Version:"

[Kirby]

Oh yeah that did it.. Now I'm cookin' with gas! Thanks.

[geogecko]

Originally Posted by Kirby

Oh yeah that did it.. Now I'm cookin' with gas! Thanks.

No problem. Have fun with it, and welcome to SageMC!

[Kirby]

I am already enjoying it! I cant believe I have used Sage for 8 months or so, and never ventured into the SageMC world! Amazing work guys!

Had a minor heart attack, went to view live tv, and got a really nasty looking DirectX error. But I simply restarted Sage and it worked. Not sure why I got that, but obviously something that was changed in the SageMC options didnt want to play nicely until Sage restarted.

[MeInMaui]

Hey geogecko,

OT

I see you are running java 1.6_rc. How is it treating you? I've been thinking about updating. Thanks.

Aloha,
Mike

[Kirby]

Originally Posted by MeInMaui

Hey geogecko,

OT

I see you are running java 1.6_rc. How is it treating you? I've been thinking about updating. Thanks.

Aloha,
Mike

Count me in as one that wants to know. Still using 1.4.2_11 across all my clients and server.

Mike, your graphics are excellent!

[Ted@TNT]

Originally Posted by MeInMaui

I'm not sure, but try setting the following property in sage.properties or sageclient.properties, depending on your setup. Don't forget to exit SageTV first so that the settings take. Hopefully that'll fix you up.

mlbdude/dynamic_main_menu=false

Aloha,
Mike

Mike,

WooHoooo!! I'm cooking with gas again!! Thanks!!

[Jason]

Originally Posted by MeInMaui

Hey geogecko,

OT

I see you are running java 1.6_rc. How is it treating you? I've been thinking about updating. Thanks.

Aloha,
Mike

I have 1.6 on my system as well, and so far everything has been 'much snappier..." than with either 1.4 or 1.5...

-Jason