setting default values for strings
In my skin edits, I created a means of the user to change some basic colors. That works just fine. My issue is for a fresh setup of the skin, the string values for the colors are null. For example,...
View ArticleInclude $PARAM not being evaluated
I have a strange situation, seems like a bug but don't see a reason for it. I was refactoring some code. I cut and pasted some code from an include and created a new parameterized include and called...
View ArticleMusic Duet Artists Info in musicvisualisation
I'm a beginner in skinning and I did some mods in musicvisualisation for my own use. I wonder if it's possible to show infos of 2 artists in musicvisualisation? At present I show informations/tags for...
View ArticleIs it possible to condition an addon import requirement?
Since UWP doesn't allow for the cherrypy python module, I adjusted Skin Helper code to except import error for cherrypy and tick off the use of its Webservice. Only problem is in the addon.xml under...
View ArticleApply custom filtering to dynamic content?
Hi, Does anyone know of a way to apply custom filtering to dynamic content in a way similar to a smart playlist? I noticed that the Container.FolderPath of a custom node basically uses JSON style...
View ArticleHow to manually change the width between each menu item?
Hello! How to manually change the width between each menu item? There is a code: <control type="list" id="9000"> <left>80</left>...
View ArticleRequest - Skinning engine enhancements
First of all, I want to thank everyone who is working on KODI to make it better (core/addons/scripts/skins/forum or other things). Now that Leia is out, I really hope that there is a developer who has...
View Articlechoose OK button when press Enter with custom dialog
Hi guys, I created a custom dialog and works fine but when it's activated I must use the mouse to click on Yes buttton, but i need it to press enter not with mouse, how can I do it? the code of custom...
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How to make a smooth transition of focus from button to button?
Hello! How to make a smooth transition of focus from button to button? My code is: <control type="grouplist" id="9000"> <posx>80</posx>...
View Articleconditional animation OnNext
I have a wrap list showing album covers, and I've added an image outside of the list control for fanart. But when I try to animate, it's not behaving the way I would expect. When in use, the texture...
View ArticleDisable scrollout of a label
Hi, is there any chance to disable scrollout for a label control (not multilabel)? The labels scrolls only at first time (3 times) and then no more at all, neither if its content changes. For example...
View Articlehow to include my string ID beside $info().Property()
I want to add my string ID "31003" which is located in language string.po file before the value_4: Quote: <label>"31003" | $INFO[Window(Home).Property(value_4)]</label> Any...
View ArticleHelp with custom images in Leia
Just starting on the journey in skinning - I've tried searching the forum, but couldn't see the answer to my question. Im on Leia and skinning the Estuary. Basically, I would like an IMDB icon to be a...
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How to animate menu items when type animation WindowOpen?
Hello! How to animate menu items when type animation WindowOpen? There is a code: ... <control type="list" id="9000"> <animation type="WindowOpen" reversible="false"> <effect...
View ArticleWhat is the advantage of storing media files in an .xbt archive?
Hello! What is the advantage of storing media files in an .xbt archive over regular storage in a folder? What is better? Why use? Facts, studies, etc. Thanks.
View ArticleHow to use SettingsLevelChange anywhere on the skin?
Hello! How to use SettingsLevelChange anywhere on the skin? For example, I want to put a level change button in home.xml, how can I do this? How can I change the appearance of the skin settings page...
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trigger initial animation
I've put together a flow view of albums. The animation is triggered by visibility control tied to onprevious/onnext i.e. - <visible>!Container(50000).OnPrevious</visible> So the side...
View ArticleNeed MusicPlayer.Content(liveRadio) boolean
That boolean doesn't exist, and I have been using !String.IsEmpty(MusicPlayer.ChannelName) but I'm wondering if that is ensured to work in all cases when live radio is playing? scott s. .
View ArticleVideoPlayer.Content(files) and VideoPlayer.Content(livetv) both true [PR13754]?
In doing some testing, I noted both of the VideoPlayer.Content bools are true when livetv is playing. I went back and test Alpha 1, and only liveTV is true in that one, so maybe caused by the GUI...
View ArticleHelp integrating colorbox script for blurring fanart
Hey guys, I'm working on a personal project modding the titan skin for Kodi Krypton with DSPlayer. I'm really wanting to use blurred fanart backgrounds and from what I can gather the colorbox script...
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