Adding Boxart to WINUAE Configs - Page 11

Toni Wilen · 12 November 2019, 19:25

Unfortunately old directshow method that genlock video support uses does not support mp4s.

I think it only supports AVI container but fortunately video inside AVI can use almost any supported codec.

Foebane · 12 November 2019, 19:59

Isn't it possible to embed a YouTube video of the specified game into the config menu instead? Ultimately, all you'd need to provide is the YT direct link (with time index to avoid intros) and it could be easily changed if needed, with very little space used.

Toni Wilen · 12 November 2019, 20:50

The usual point: Video is only possible if already existing code them be reused.

I am not going to add another video player (especially if it has anything to do with web browsers!) only for this reason.

malko · 12 November 2019, 22:34

^ OK. Thanks for the answer

DamienD · 10 April 2021, 14:32

Hi Toni,

I'm considering adding "Boxart" to my collection

Is it possible to change one small thing?

Currently if I set the "ArtCount" to "2", it looks like this when "Boxart" is added:

What would suit better in my case is, how things normally are with only "Title" and "Screenshot" i.e:

...and then when you left click on the BoxArt panel it changes to this:

Left click again and back to the "Title" and "Screenshot" only:

If you need a sample, I've put in in The Zone!

Toni Wilen · 10 April 2021, 20:28

Moving boxart in lower priority can be done easily (=title and sshot comes first) but left mouse button only selects the image, jumping to boxart image does not really fit in this logic.

It would be illogical if button click sometimes selects the image and sometimes it selects totally different image.

DamienD · 10 April 2021, 21:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toni Wilen

Moving boxart in lower priority can be done easily (=title and sshot comes first) but left mouse button only selects the image, jumping to boxart image does not really fit in this logic.

It would be illogical if button click sometimes selects the image and sometimes it selects totally different image.

Ok, could you please change what images are displayed when you have "ArtCount" set as "2"?

Currently it does "boxart / title":

But would be better for just "title / screenshot".

That's all that's needed really, and then I'm a very happy camper

seb132 · 11 April 2021, 15:51

There are some great collections of box art around... including I think on an EAB thread... great idea anyway!

ransom1122 · 09 March 2022, 02:02

@Toni Wilen

Whilst browsing through DD's Boxarts & Images I came across an issue...

Games like 1943, and 4x4 Off-Road Racing any many more do not fit to scale from Box Cover to Title & Screenshot

This is what I mean

1. Right Click till you see the Boxcover..

2. Left Click to change to Title Screen & Screenshot

Another Example with a different game...

You can see both images are slightly stretched out and not fitting in the preview boxes?

If you left click again until it cycles back to title and screenshot it works..

Many games do this, except for some random ones I found

4D Sports Boxing
Aaargh!
Amegas

aargh! Image Working perfect from Box Cover to Title screen and screenshot

I am not sure if it is a box covers sizes issue that causes it (or winuae issue)? or maybe it's a scaling issue with my monitor.

I have confirmed with DD that it happens with him as well.

Mclane · 09 March 2022, 17:36

Hey Damien, hope you are doing well.. Has the collection stopped or you just too busy these days.

Hoping all is good.

Paul..

vulture · 09 March 2022, 20:03

@Mclane

DamienD is permanently banned from eab , but you may find his winuae collection and updates in Turran ftp.

Mclane · 09 March 2022, 20:09

Ah, didn't notice the banned..Oh dear, any reason that can be said?

Thanks

Paul..

10 April 2021, 14:32	#205
DamienD Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: London / Sydney Age: 47 Posts: 20,420	Hi Toni, I'm considering adding "Boxart" to my collection Is it possible to change one small thing? Currently if I set the "ArtCount" to "2", it looks like this when "Boxart" is added: What would suit better in my case is, how things normally are with only "Title" and "Screenshot" i.e: ...and then when you left click on the BoxArt panel it changes to this: Left click again and back to the "Title" and "Screenshot" only: If you need a sample, I've put in in The Zone! Last edited by DamienD; 10 April 2021 at 14:38.

09 March 2022, 02:02	#209
ransom1122 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Omnicorp Age: 45 Posts: 5,813	@Toni Wilen Whilst browsing through DD's Boxarts & Images I came across an issue... Games like 1943, and 4x4 Off-Road Racing any many more do not fit to scale from Box Cover to Title & Screenshot This is what I mean 1. Right Click till you see the Boxcover.. 2. Left Click to change to Title Screen & Screenshot Another Example with a different game... You can see both images are slightly stretched out and not fitting in the preview boxes? If you left click again until it cycles back to title and screenshot it works.. Many games do this, except for some random ones I found 4D Sports Boxing Aaargh! Amegas aargh! Image Working perfect from Box Cover to Title screen and screenshot I am not sure if it is a box covers sizes issue that causes it (or winuae issue)? or maybe it's a scaling issue with my monitor. I have confirmed with DD that it happens with him as well. Last edited by ransom1122; 09 March 2022 at 02:09.

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12 November 2019, 19:25	#201
Toni Wilen WinUAE developer Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Hämeenlinna/Finland Age: 49 Posts: 26,506	Unfortunately old directshow method that genlock video support uses does not support mp4s. I think it only supports AVI container but fortunately video inside AVI can use almost any supported codec.

12 November 2019, 19:59	#202
Foebane Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Cardiff, UK Age: 51 Posts: 2,871	Isn't it possible to embed a YouTube video of the specified game into the config menu instead? Ultimately, all you'd need to provide is the YT direct link (with time index to avoid intros) and it could be easily changed if needed, with very little space used.

12 November 2019, 20:50	#203
Toni Wilen WinUAE developer Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Hämeenlinna/Finland Age: 49 Posts: 26,506	The usual point: Video is only possible if already existing code them be reused. I am not going to add another video player (especially if it has anything to do with web browsers!) only for this reason.

12 November 2019, 22:34	#204
malko Ex nihilo nihil Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: CH Posts: 4,856	^ OK. Thanks for the answer

10 April 2021, 20:28	#206
Toni Wilen WinUAE developer Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Hämeenlinna/Finland Age: 49 Posts: 26,506	Moving boxart in lower priority can be done easily (=title and sshot comes first) but left mouse button only selects the image, jumping to boxart image does not really fit in this logic. It would be illogical if button click sometimes selects the image and sometimes it selects totally different image.

11 April 2021, 15:51	#208
seb132 French in Australia Join Date: May 2012 Location: Gold Coast Age: 52 Posts: 507	There are some great collections of box art around... including I think on an EAB thread... great idea anyway!

09 March 2022, 17:36	#210
Mclane Old retro god. Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Northolt, West London Age: 62 Posts: 857	Hey Damien, hope you are doing well.. Has the collection stopped or you just too busy these days. Hoping all is good. Paul..

09 March 2022, 20:03	#211
vulture Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Athens , Greece Posts: 1,840	@Mclane DamienD is permanently banned from eab , but you may find his winuae collection and updates in Turran ftp.

09 March 2022, 20:09	#212
Mclane Old retro god. Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Northolt, West London Age: 62 Posts: 857	Ah, didn't notice the banned..Oh dear, any reason that can be said? Thanks Paul..

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