Adding my own menu item

Just wanted to give a small update - I hve not yet been able to test this due to "busy-ness" - it is not forgotten!!

I've registered with the site just so I could post here to show my support. Quite frankly, I think it's a great idea.

I built a small, but efficient computer that sits next to my bed that is hooked to a 22" lcd that's mounted on the wall in such a way that it's perfect for viewing while sitting or laying on the bed. I was planning on using vanilla XBMC on it, but came across Aeon and was stunned, as it made the idea that I had that much richer (pimp :-P).

I figure I'll never use the "music" or "pictures" option on the menu bar, but I never saw any built-in options to change them to something of my choice. I understand the creators wanting to work with a set idea, but honestly I have no use for music next to my bed coming from those teeny-tiny lcd speakers.

If you can figure out a way to mod/change menu items to custom categories, that would be swell. I'd love to have the ability to sync up my cartoons, anime, movies and tv shows to their own menu bar spots just because I would personally find that more aesthetically pleasing.

BUT! That's just me. I realize I'm in a minority here, but again... I just wanted to show my support for the idea and the fact that someone is taking action to do something like this. (I can't code at all, so I'm totally relying on someone else's work. I'll totally cheer you on, though!)

I have been looking at doing something similar but I was trying to change the submenu mod. Essentially this would allow you to on TV Shows up or down arrow to sub menu and then have Kids, Documentary, Travel (categories I want). My goal was to have it then pop into either library view or file view depending on the content.

Submenu Mod:
http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?tid...hlight=Mod

Thread on how to mod to change submenu items
http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?tid...sic+videos

I still have not gotten it completely figured out as I have not had much time. Having a good example file that works to compare to my original files would be a big help, if someone on this thread takes a shot at this.

I would like to hear how this turns out, because I download a lot of movie trailers and I would like a seprate area for them all. This would work perfectly.

JudoSquash Wrote:I think I figured out the return issue. I have added a "TV Series" Menu to my Main Menu using this code.

In "Includes_Main_Menu.xml" you will find three different categories for the "item id"'s:

(A) <include name="MainMenu">
(B) <include name="VirtualMainMenu">
© <include name="VirtualMainMenuOptions">

I have added the following strings for these categories:

** Remember to change the "\\XX\Media\TV Series" to the directory you wish to use.

Paste into category (A)


<item id="28">
<description>TV Series</description>
<label>33001</label>
<onclick>Skin.SetBool(videotv)</onclick>
<onclick>Skin.Reset(videomovies)</onclick>
<onclick>XBMC.ActivateWindow(MyVideoLibrary,\\XX\Media\TV Series)</onclick>
<visible>!Skin.HasSetting(notvshows)</visible>
</item>


Paste into category (B)

<item id="28">
<description>TV Series</description>
<label>33001</label>
<onclick>Skin.SetString(customsingle,CustomTV)</onclick>
<onclick>Skin.SetString(customslideshow,\\XX\Media\TV Series)</onclick>
<onclick>SetFocus(92)</onclick>
<visible>!Skin.HasSetting(notvshows)</visible>
</item>


Paste into category ©
<item id="28">
<description>TV Series</description>
<label>31014</label>
<onclick>Skin.SetBool(notvshows)</onclick>
<visible>!Skin.HasSetting(notvshows)</visible>
</item>
<item id="28">
<description>TV Series</description>
<label2>31014</label2>
<onclick>Skin.Reset(notvshows)</onclick>
<visible>Skin.HasSetting(notvshows)</visible>
</item>

*********

This set up should return you to the main menu, however... I am unable to get a full context menu in the newly created menu category. I am unable to scan for new content because it's not in my context menu options. I don't if something is entered incorrectly in the code, or if I am missing a string altogether.

I hope this helps you out, and if anyone knows how to fix the context menu problem, please post to let us know. Thanks.

Thanks for this. Would you be able to describe what each of those three sections means?

hmm I am looking at doing something similiar and just posted about it. any progress on this and getting it to work?

Quote:I would like to hear how this turns out, because I download a lot of movie trailers and I would like a separate area for them all. This would work perfectly.

I'm on the same boat I was able to add the custom menu and all works great, having issue returning back to the main menu.





even the movie poster works when I pause the trailer, am using xlarge poster instead of large..




BTW.. to use custom backdrops, I use one of the already menu items under customization and just change the name and what it does under <onclick> I use Programs/Games because i dont use that , you can use Assistant I doubt you use that, and just setup the backdrops through aeon->settings->customization...


It would be great to adjust the buffering size I'm using 480p and sometimes it get stuck..

reaven Wrote:I'm on the same boat I was able to add the custom menu and all works great, having issue returning back to the main menu.





even the movie poster works when I pause the trailer, am using xlarge poster instead of large..




BTW.. to use custom backdrops, I use one of the already menu items under customization and just change the name and what it does under <onclick> I use Programs/Games because i dont use that , you can use Assistant I doubt you use that, and just setup the backdrops through aeon->settings->customization...


It would be great to adjust the buffering size I'm using 480p and sometimes it get stuck..

wow.. this is what I want to add to be able to put my kids videos.. let me know when you figure out how to return to the main menu. I would like to implement this however I do not know how to program/code at all. (Im a dummy and newbie)

Thanks

reaven Wrote:I'm on the same boat I was able to add the custom menu and all works great, having issue returning back to the main menu.


even the movie poster works when I pause the trailer, am using xlarge poster instead of large..



BTW.. to use custom backdrops, I use one of the already menu items under customization and just change the name and what it does under <onclick> I use Programs/Games because i dont use that , you can use Assistant I doubt you use that, and just setup the backdrops through aeon->settings->customization...


It would be great to adjust the buffering size I'm using 480p and sometimes it get stuck..

Can you give us an example of what you mean about the custom backdrop Reaven? I didn't quite understand your explanation :|

Quote:Can you give us an example of what you mean about the custom backdrop Reaven? I didn't quite understand your explanation :|

If you go to Customize in Aeon where you select the backdrop you see all the menu items available in Aeon home screen I select one that I know I will not use like programs/games/Assistant ect... that way you select the backdrop single or multi-image.

the other part is in the include_main_menu.xml find the code related to the menu you select in Customize(programs/games/Assistant ect...)replace the code there with the path to your plugin/program or whatever you want
*you need to know the path to your plugin program... the best way is look for the plugin, program and add it to favorites then look in favorites.xml under /userdata to see the path to the program..

*the tip of adding to favorite is in this thread..

I can give you the code of the trailer one if you want to ..
this is the only code I replace, I left everything else the same

the labels is in the language strings.xml
sample I replace 31011 to Trailers...and thats it.


sorry am not so good explaining...