Volume OSD plugin for nPVR

[McBainUK]

One thing that I missed after migrating to nPVR, was an on-screen volume display when watching TV. It was also a bit of a WAF killer.

So I decided created my own!

Tested on Windows XP SP3 (32 bit), Windows 7 (32 and 64 bit) and with a number of keyboard volume buttons. Mainly used with a Hauppage 45 button remote control which has been configured to change the Windows system volume.

I assume nPVR will be blessed with a built-in volume OSD in the future but I've decided to share the plugin now, in the hope that others will find it useful in the meantime. Simply download from the wiki page and unzip to the nPVR data directory. A skin for the current default skin is included in the zip.

[pBS]

"The Adult Film Showcase" ? just kidding...
no bar graph?
still, good one..

[pBS]

you could use text blocks for a text only bar...▒▒▒▒▒▒

[dazzyb2k3]

Wow, coool - i've been really missing this. Thanks McBain

[McBainUK]

no bar graph?

Planning to add this. Probably after Christmas now.

[Reddwarf]

Excellent work! I'v been missing this for a long time.

[gabrif]

Hello,
I am a new user of NPVR, on Windows XP SP3. I installed the plugin, but the "Volume xx%" string shows up as dark grey, almost invisible, instead than white.
Thanks a lot in advance,
G.

[McBainUK]

Re-download from the wiki to get updated skin for nPVR version 1.5.36.

[gabrif]

Perfect, Thank you.

[LegioX]

Is there a way to get this plugin going with any skins other than the default?

I'm using BlueVE and have copied the files the the Skin and Plugin folders but it doesn't show up as selectable via the nPVR configuration screen...

Any ideas?