[RELEASE] Launcher - application launcher plugin for Linux, Mac, Windows, and Xbox

ethanmcdonald Wrote:It would be nice if the launcher would auto-launch if only one program is specified in the XML.

i've added a games|emu menu to confluence's home screen and hooked it into launcher.
i managed to launch an app (doom3) & open an emu rom window. check this post for deets.

ethanmcdonald Wrote:I have the same problem.
I'm using the Xperience skin that let's me post custom panels to the front of XBMC.
But going through the launcher is a two step process.
Click the panel then launch the program.
It would be nice if the launcher would auto-launch if only one program is specified in the XML.

Any chance you've figured this out?

This is easy. You can link that custom button directly to the application you want to launch from launcher. You just need the name of the window in XBMC. If you add it to your favorites, and then open your favorites xml file, you will see ActivateWindow and you will see the launcher entry there.... then just replace the activatewindow command for your custom button in whatever xml file contains it.... I know not very clear, but you get me?

This is just an easy way to get the code for the activatewindow command... you don't have to leave it in your favourites

-nevermind-

Hi all,

I have and Acer Revo - Minimal Install of Ubuntu - XBMC Live.
I have set-up the Launcher Plug-in and have installed Firefox.
I have managed to open firefox sucessfully, (which used to open in the top left corner). I have dragged this to full screen and can control it by pressing the "\" key.

When Launcher opens Firefox through the VGA port Firefox looks great.
When Launcher opens Firefox through the HDMI port connected to my TV, Firefox looks like its using the wrong resolution (800x600) All the buttons are MASSIVE!.... Where as my XBMC is running in full resolution (1080*1900)


My question...
How can I change/increase the resolution of Firefox that has been opened via the Launcher Plugin?

Thanks
Freestyler

freestyler3000 Wrote:My question...
How can I change/increase the resolution of Firefox that has been opened via the Launcher Plugin?

for me; text in all apps was itti-bitty small (like 1px high). the fix was adding DPI to xorg.conf's Monitor Section. not sure if that i'll hit the mark for ya ?

Thanks zosky...

I will try to look in to your suggestions...

Thanks for the quick response.
Freestyler

Can anyone confirm whether launcher is still working on Mac? Unfortunately, it does not for me.

Thanks zosky... YOU THE MAN!!!!

That info worked a treat... (after days of messing around) inserted the line as instructed, rebooted, launched firefox and... at last some decent size buttons with normal resolution...

Thanks again,
Freestyler

your welcome freestyler3000
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this may be a corner case, but im going to share in case any1 else is in the same boat... am using HDMI sound. the TV volume is at ~80% and this makes for great sound levels when xbmc's vol is around the same place. PROBLEM IS, all the EMUs are WAAAAY LOAD. (i've probably gone a little deaf from forgetting to turn down the TV before launching and i've woken up my flat-mate a few time now )

here's how i've 'fixed' the volume issue

1. make a launcher.sh for leo's launcher
   adjust volume as you see fit
   
   Code:
   

   amixer -c 0 sset PCM,0 [color=Red]20%[/color]
$@
amixer -c 0 sset PCM,0 100%
2. rejig <application> & <args> in each <launcher>
   within the ~/.xbmc/userdata/plugin_data/programs/Launcher/launchers.xml
   
   Code:
   

       <launcher>
        <name>SNES</name>
        <application>/path/to/launcher.sh</application>
        <args>zsnes -m -y</args>

as far as i can tell mupen64plus is the only 1 with its own built-in volume control. so i had to set that 1 back to 100. (~/.mupen64plus/jttl_audio.conf)

Hello! Firstly, thanks for the last thing XBMC needed for me to be perfect. I do have a slight problem.

I'm running Win 7 with two monitors, other a 24" acer screen, and the other a 32" Tv, on which I (obviously!) run XBMC. Now, being a huge retro-gaming nerd, but not always wanting to deal with the hassle of switching consoles and cartridges around, I like running them on the TV while relaxing on the sofa.
The problem I have with Launcher is that, in order for many of the emulators to run full-screen and nice, I need to switch the displays around, so that the TV is set primary on emulator launch, and back again after I quit. I'm using Ultramon , but it only works to my needs if I run the programs through a shortcut, for it to be able to switch the primaries and secondaries around.
So, is there a way to hook up a windows shortcut to be run through Launcher, not an .exe? Or is there another way to get it to switch the monitors?

Thanks in advance
<3 Narq