2015-12-22, 03:55
(2015-12-21, 15:22)lollo78 Wrote: Hi Rufoo!
When we could beta-test it?
Currently Expanded Launcher exists in two forms, the first, is a mod-as-I-go version of Advanced Launcher where I just shoehorn stuff in and tear stuff out. Little regard is given beyond making sure whatever is done just functions, the cleanliness or accuracy of the implmentation is of little regard. The second form is a clean rewrite which chucks out legacy code for XBMC and cleanly implements things anew as much of A L does need an overhaul in certain elements.
As for when either one of these will be released, most likely the first form will be the one first shared as the second one is a far lengthier process (and if enough just works with the shoehorn approach I may not both completing the second form). This will most likely come due around the time I release my next batch of SexyCirrus views. Reasoning behind this as I add these new features to the AL code, you need viewtypes to be able to call upon them and use them. Plus I'm adding to the views that it autodetects if Advanced Launcher or Expanded Launcher is presently being used and adjusts what is displayed accordingly. Naturally, the new scraper will work regardless of which skin platform the user chooses. But for now, this is being made on the side to the SexyCirrus views and will hopefully be released in tandem with it.