2023-03-11, 15:34
Hi, I have a question about the Window() class from xbmcgui module. Apologies if this is very basic.
Are the Window() class and specifically the Callback functions from Kodi to add-on just for use in windows created by an addon via this class, or can it be set up to listen for certain events within existing Kodi windows, such as videos?
I think not but I'm not 100%. I tested Window.getCurrentWindowId() and that works for any window, but Window.getFocusId() only returned 0, I assume because it can only return a value from windows created using Window(). Thereforce, I'm guessing it wouldn't be possible to use this class and callback functions to listen for an event such as a list being navigated in the videos window? I'm trying to see if I can use my addon to replace the current 'hidden button' I'm using in a list in my video views to trigger some actions.
I know I can do this via a xbmc.Monitor() poller, but then there will be a slight delay if the user input occurs in the middle of a waitforAbort between polls, whereas using a hidden button causes the actions to occur in real-time. But I'm not sure if there's a way to replicate this in an addon without having it take up too many system resources by setting an incredibly short waitforAbort time?
Are the Window() class and specifically the Callback functions from Kodi to add-on just for use in windows created by an addon via this class, or can it be set up to listen for certain events within existing Kodi windows, such as videos?
I think not but I'm not 100%. I tested Window.getCurrentWindowId() and that works for any window, but Window.getFocusId() only returned 0, I assume because it can only return a value from windows created using Window(). Thereforce, I'm guessing it wouldn't be possible to use this class and callback functions to listen for an event such as a list being navigated in the videos window? I'm trying to see if I can use my addon to replace the current 'hidden button' I'm using in a list in my video views to trigger some actions.
I know I can do this via a xbmc.Monitor() poller, but then there will be a slight delay if the user input occurs in the middle of a waitforAbort between polls, whereas using a hidden button causes the actions to occur in real-time. But I'm not sure if there's a way to replicate this in an addon without having it take up too many system resources by setting an incredibly short waitforAbort time?
