2020-02-24, 00:51
Hi BeatmasterRS,
I'll go over the points in my previous post with feedback (after your fixes) detailing my findings, in the order I posted, and you replied to them. I haven't quoted your reply as it will take up too much space here.
1. Issues with background image loading times (Skin Playlist Backgrounds):
It's probably an issue with my setup, as my Powerline adapters use enforced QoS processing that cannot be outright-disabled. You get to choose one of 4 modes, and that's it. Seriously, avoid anything made by TP-Link. They rarely release firmware updates for their hardware, instead opting to release new hardware "revisions" that render those who bought earlier revisions in limbo. I also have an Archer VR2800 (Fibre-broadband modem-router) that's recieved one firmware update in two years, and the thing has quite a few niggling issues, anyway enough on that, moving swiftly on...
2. ClearLOGO display for home screen menu items (All Library Media Categories):
I was having literally no joy with the direct sync (from GitHUB) to my Kodi add-ons folder, so I deleted it and installed from the zip file you sent me. I also deleted the old "settings.xml" file. Hey presto, it's working. Probably would of worked had I kept the old way of doing things, and simply deleted the "settings.xml" file, and started again. But at this point in time, all (Skin Playlist) Backgrounds are working as expected for Movies, TV Shows and Music.
3. Hide Border Setting (Inconsistency):
It's working using the "Modern" and "Featured" main menu styles, but not with the "Classic" menu. Obviously, the "Vertical" style is exempt as that's not got a header or main menu bar. As a side-issue, with the "Featured" style menu, and the option "Show Bigger Home Menu Bar", the ClearLogo now overlaps the main menu. See screenshot below:
Main Menu - Featured Menu (Bigger Menu Bar)
4. Potential availability (inconsistency) between background fanart & displayed ClearLOGO:
Annoying and somewhat confusing (at first), but not game-breaking. Take your time on this one. As a side issue, on any given category, the (Skin Playlist) Backgrounds seem to queue up images in advance, so it sometimes takes a bit longer for the right artwork to show when moving between categories on the main menu. It might be worth investigating if it's possible to "break the loop" / "reset" it so it loads the correct artwork for that category a bit quicker, while navigating the main menu. Again, not a game-breaker, so not a priority.
6. Mouse Versus Cursor Keys - Navigation Issue:
Confirmed as fixed. Thanks!
7. Header Vs. Widgets Vs. ClearLOGO Issue:
Untested at this time as I've been unable to recreate the widget layout (as posted in the prior screenshot) in the small amount of time I had to look at it tonight. Will get back to you with regards this one.
EDIT: Confirmed as fixed, thanks!
8. Feature Request - Music ClearLOGOs for "Home Screen - Menu" and "Music Visualization" screen (Alternative to "ClearART"):
Confirmed - working as envisioned. Thanks a lot. Moving on from this, I see in the Movie and TV Show views, that you have ClearLogos shown at the "Top-Center" position in those views. Perhaps do the same for the Music Album "Icon/Wall Views" for consistency?
9. Conclusion:
After resetting / deleting the direct sync, some of the inconsistencies I mentioned in my last PM disappeared. This might of been down to an incompatible / old "settings.xml" file for this skin. It wouldn't be the first time I've come across an issue like this with an add-on before. I will re-try a direct sync from GitHUB again, as this is easier for me, but I'll backup / save the config, as it stands first, just in case.
In addition to my offer of going through your English settings labels, there are a few more (minor) bugs I've seen, mainly with text positioning / alignment / lengths, etc. but I'll leave reporting them for another day. Nothing too serious anyway (about 3 instances overall).
Regards,
Dan / Gib.
I'll go over the points in my previous post with feedback (after your fixes) detailing my findings, in the order I posted, and you replied to them. I haven't quoted your reply as it will take up too much space here.
1. Issues with background image loading times (Skin Playlist Backgrounds):
It's probably an issue with my setup, as my Powerline adapters use enforced QoS processing that cannot be outright-disabled. You get to choose one of 4 modes, and that's it. Seriously, avoid anything made by TP-Link. They rarely release firmware updates for their hardware, instead opting to release new hardware "revisions" that render those who bought earlier revisions in limbo. I also have an Archer VR2800 (Fibre-broadband modem-router) that's recieved one firmware update in two years, and the thing has quite a few niggling issues, anyway enough on that, moving swiftly on...
2. ClearLOGO display for home screen menu items (All Library Media Categories):
I was having literally no joy with the direct sync (from GitHUB) to my Kodi add-ons folder, so I deleted it and installed from the zip file you sent me. I also deleted the old "settings.xml" file. Hey presto, it's working. Probably would of worked had I kept the old way of doing things, and simply deleted the "settings.xml" file, and started again. But at this point in time, all (Skin Playlist) Backgrounds are working as expected for Movies, TV Shows and Music.
3. Hide Border Setting (Inconsistency):
It's working using the "Modern" and "Featured" main menu styles, but not with the "Classic" menu. Obviously, the "Vertical" style is exempt as that's not got a header or main menu bar. As a side-issue, with the "Featured" style menu, and the option "Show Bigger Home Menu Bar", the ClearLogo now overlaps the main menu. See screenshot below:
Main Menu - Featured Menu (Bigger Menu Bar)
4. Potential availability (inconsistency) between background fanart & displayed ClearLOGO:
Annoying and somewhat confusing (at first), but not game-breaking. Take your time on this one. As a side issue, on any given category, the (Skin Playlist) Backgrounds seem to queue up images in advance, so it sometimes takes a bit longer for the right artwork to show when moving between categories on the main menu. It might be worth investigating if it's possible to "break the loop" / "reset" it so it loads the correct artwork for that category a bit quicker, while navigating the main menu. Again, not a game-breaker, so not a priority.
6. Mouse Versus Cursor Keys - Navigation Issue:
Confirmed as fixed. Thanks!
7. Header Vs. Widgets Vs. ClearLOGO Issue:
Untested at this time as I've been unable to recreate the widget layout (as posted in the prior screenshot) in the small amount of time I had to look at it tonight. Will get back to you with regards this one.
EDIT: Confirmed as fixed, thanks!
8. Feature Request - Music ClearLOGOs for "Home Screen - Menu" and "Music Visualization" screen (Alternative to "ClearART"):
Confirmed - working as envisioned. Thanks a lot. Moving on from this, I see in the Movie and TV Show views, that you have ClearLogos shown at the "Top-Center" position in those views. Perhaps do the same for the Music Album "Icon/Wall Views" for consistency?
9. Conclusion:
After resetting / deleting the direct sync, some of the inconsistencies I mentioned in my last PM disappeared. This might of been down to an incompatible / old "settings.xml" file for this skin. It wouldn't be the first time I've come across an issue like this with an add-on before. I will re-try a direct sync from GitHUB again, as this is easier for me, but I'll backup / save the config, as it stands first, just in case.
In addition to my offer of going through your English settings labels, there are a few more (minor) bugs I've seen, mainly with text positioning / alignment / lengths, etc. but I'll leave reporting them for another day. Nothing too serious anyway (about 3 instances overall).
Regards,
Dan / Gib.