Weather 2 Wishlist

[Reddwarf]

I'm afraid that scb147 no longer frequents these parts, as he had to get rid of his HTPC. I have the source code for the plugin though if any of the developers want to take up the challenge though (I don't have the time myself right now). scb147 kindly gave me the source so we could keep on top of any critical fixes that might be required.

Iain

Now THAT is a disaster! What could possibly be the reason for having to get rid of your htpc? Anyway that's not my business....

I wish I could take over the development, but it's been nearly 15 years since I had to give up programming, due to my neck injuries I can no longer spend hour after hour at the computer (and that's exactly what I'd be doing if I started to develop again)

Let's hope someone picks up the glove!

[Jaggy]

I'm afraid that scb147 no longer frequents these parts, as he had to get rid of his HTPC. I have the source code for the plugin though if any of the developers want to take up the challenge though (I don't have the time myself right now). scb147 kindly gave me the source so we could keep on top of any critical fixes that might be required.
Iain

Bummer that, I was hoping some developer could change/fix the "Ctrl-" to the "Alt-" after sub's change a few versions ago so we could have multiple profiles working again...... any takers??

[imilne]

Bummer that, I was hoping some developer could change/fix the "Ctrl-" to the "Alt-" after sub's change a few versions ago so we could have multiple profiles working again...... any takers??

I think I could manage that...

Iain

[ACTCMS]

I think I could manage that...

Iain

I know you could...

[imilne]

Try this patch.

The keys used are now configurable by editing the KeyMappings.xml file (that needs to be in Plugins\Weather alongside the DLL). The keys have changed from what's currently listed on the wiki, and now match (I think) those used by NPVR itself, ie:

Code:

<Mapping>
   <Subsystem name="Weather">
      <Key code="{CTRL}Q" command="PauseImage"/>
      <Key code="{CTRL}P" command="PlayImage"/>
      <Key code="{CTRL}R" command="PrevImageFrame"/>
      <Key code="{CTRL}F" command="NextImageFrame"/>
  
      <Key code="{ALT}R" command="Refresh"/>
      <Key code="{ALT}G" command="Alert"/>
      <Key code="{ALT}Y" command="PrevProfile"/>
      <Key code="{ALT}B" command="NextProfile"/>
   </Subsystem>
</Mapping>

This takes the plugin to version 1.0.1.2

Iain

[Jaggy]

I'm getting an exception error now & it won't even load

Code:

2012-01-14 08:00:53.625    [INFO][1]    Weather:    Version: 1.0.1.2
2012-01-14 08:00:53.625    [DEBUG][1]    Weather:    "LoadConfig"    Loading configuration...
2012-01-14 08:00:53.625    [ERROR][1]    Error loading screen plugin: C:\Progs\NPVR\Plugins\Weather\Weather.dll
2012-01-14 08:00:53.640    [ERROR][1]    System.Reflection.TargetInvocationException: Exception has been thrown by the target of an invocation. ---> System.NullReferenceException: Object reference not set to an instance of an object.
   at Weather.Config.CONFIGSettings.ReadXml(XmlDocument doc) in C:\dev\Weather\trunk\Config\Settings.cs:line 322
   at Weather.Config.CONFIGSettings..ctor(XmlDocument doc) in C:\dev\Weather\trunk\Config\Settings.cs:line 321
   at Weather.Config.LoadConfig() in C:\dev\Weather\trunk\Config\Settings.cs:line 131
   at Weather.Main..ctor() in C:\dev\Weather\trunk\Images.cs:line 25
   --- End of inner exception stack trace ---
   at System.RuntimeTypeHandle.CreateInstance(RuntimeType type, Boolean publicOnly, Boolean noCheck, Boolean& canBeCached, RuntimeMethodHandle& ctor, Boolean& bNeedSecurityCheck)
   at System.RuntimeType.CreateInstanceSlow(Boolean publicOnly, Boolean fillCache)
   at System.RuntimeType.CreateInstanceImpl(Boolean publicOnly, Boolean skipVisibilityChecks, Boolean fillCache)
   at System.Activator.CreateInstance(Type type, Boolean nonPublic)
   at NUtility.PluginRegistry.LoadPluginsFromRoot(String pluginDirectoryBase)

[imilne]

I'm getting an exception error now & it won't even load

Hmm, I genuinely don't know; I never touched any of the classes mentioned in that exception. Try deleting Plugins\Weather\config and run its setup again?

Iain

[Jaggy]

Hmm, I genuinely don't know; I never touched any of the classes mentioned in that exception. Try deleting Plugins\Weather\config and run its setup again? Iain

Yep that seems to have cured it from my very quick test.... Thanks for that.

[steeb]

Thanks Iain, for taking on some ongoing support for this plugin. Though not my number one plugin, sorely missed chez steeb.

Am chomping at the bit to try it but have turned off my NextPVR server until the builders have left the house. Too much dust did not play nicely with my equipment!

Hope all is well with you and yours chez imilne!

cheers

steeb

[imilne]

Are people happy this patch is working then (from the whole 3 downloads it's had)? If so, I can move it to the wiki...

Iain