(2021-05-23, 10:30)spykos Wrote:

(2021-05-22, 21:16)bsoriano Wrote:

(2021-05-22, 20:55)spykos Wrote: log uploaded

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_ZcKsvcKQt6txJWyRiA0f41iepiBqCge/view?usp=sharing

@spykos, thanks for the log.  I couldn't find any errors in it or anything that might point out why Amber is slow.  Could you please do the same thing while running Estuary? I mean, switch to Estuary, turn on debug logging, quit Kodi, restart Kodi and then repeat the actions with Videos/Files and send me that log.

That way I can compare.  Thanks.

Regards,

Bart

Here you are. Also included logs from matrix. Could it be that the default skin reads/buffer the access to external drive during loading of kodi and this is why I do not
see the delay ?

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qbp_SMR0f7ViGKlBIWApGXIF0Aikwin3/view?usp=sharing

Also for vertical menu is there a way to make it transparent ?

BR

Spiros

(2021-05-23, 10:30)spykos Wrote:

(2021-05-22, 21:16)bsoriano Wrote:

(2021-05-22, 20:55)spykos Wrote: log uploaded

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_ZcKsvcKQt6txJWyRiA0f41iepiBqCge/view?usp=sharing

@spykos, thanks for the log.  I couldn't find any errors in it or anything that might point out why Amber is slow.  Could you please do the same thing while running Estuary? I mean, switch to Estuary, turn on debug logging, quit Kodi, restart Kodi and then repeat the actions with Videos/Files and send me that log.

That way I can compare.  Thanks.

Regards,

Bart

Here you are. Also included logs from matrix. Could it be that the default skin reads/buffer the access to external drive during loading of kodi and this is why I do not
see the delay ?

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qbp_SMR0f7ViGKlBIWApGXIF0Aikwin3/view?usp=sharing

Also for vertical menu is there a way to make it transparent ?

BR

Spiros

(2021-05-23, 20:40)bsoriano Wrote:

(2021-05-23, 10:30)spykos Wrote:

(2021-05-22, 21:16)bsoriano Wrote: @spykos, thanks for the log.  I couldn't find any errors in it or anything that might point out why Amber is slow.  Could you please do the same thing while running Estuary? I mean, switch to Estuary, turn on debug logging, quit Kodi, restart Kodi and then repeat the actions with Videos/Files and send me that log.

That way I can compare.  Thanks.

Regards,

Bart

Here you are. Also included logs from matrix. Could it be that the default skin reads/buffer the access to external drive during loading of kodi and this is why I do not
see the delay ?

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qbp_SMR0f7ViGKlBIWApGXIF0Aikwin3/view?usp=sharing

Also for vertical menu is there a way to make it transparent ?

BR

Spiros

@spykos , thanks, I will look at the logs.  What are you looking to be transparent in the vertical menu?

Regards,

Bart

(2021-05-24, 16:23)spykos Wrote:

(2021-05-23, 20:40)bsoriano Wrote:

(2021-05-23, 10:30)spykos Wrote: Here you are. Also included logs from matrix. Could it be that the default skin reads/buffer the access to external drive during loading of kodi and this is why I do not
see the delay ?

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qbp_SMR0f7ViGKlBIWApGXIF0Aikwin3/view?usp=sharing

Also for vertical menu is there a way to make it transparent ?

BR

Spiros

@spykos , thanks, I will look at the logs.  What are you looking to be transparent in the vertical menu?

Regards,

Bart

For example to make the vertical menu (text or icons) completely transparent (ie. without the dark background).

(2021-05-24, 18:32)bsoriano Wrote:

(2021-05-24, 16:23)spykos Wrote:

(2021-05-23, 20:40)bsoriano Wrote: @spykos , thanks, I will look at the logs.  What are you looking to be transparent in the vertical menu?

Regards,

Bart

For example to make the vertical menu (text or icons) completely transparent (ie. without the dark background).

@spykos , you mean like this:



If so, you can already do this via the Color Options in Amber settings (Matrix only at the moment, from GitHub), since I added back the use of script.skin.helper.colorpicker for color management.  You can change the opacity of the vertical menu/submenu background tint to 0%.  Like so:






Please let me know if this is what you were looking for.  Thanks.

Regards,

Bart

(2021-05-24, 21:18)spykos Wrote:

(2021-05-24, 18:32)bsoriano Wrote:

(2021-05-24, 16:23)spykos Wrote: For example to make the vertical menu (text or icons) completely transparent (ie. without the dark background).

@spykos , you mean like this:



If so, you can already do this via the Color Options in Amber settings (Matrix only at the moment, from GitHub), since I added back the use of script.skin.helper.colorpicker for color management.  You can change the opacity of the vertical menu/submenu background tint to 0%.  Like so:






Please let me know if this is what you were looking for.  Thanks.

Regards,

Bart

Yes that one thanks. So I set the tint to FF value to make it transparent. Got confused as it was white before

Some bugs I noticed while setting the vertical menu to icon only:

1. If you set menu static the last icon (power) is not shown.
2. Show menu item name has no effect. Name is only displayed if you set the name to show in top bar.

Also although I enabled Choosing Default Menu Item, when I set an item to be the default and restart kodi
is not selected.

All above were tried with Matrix.

BR

Spiros

(2021-05-24, 21:18)spykos Wrote:

(2021-05-24, 18:32)bsoriano Wrote:

(2021-05-24, 16:23)spykos Wrote: For example to make the vertical menu (text or icons) completely transparent (ie. without the dark background).

@spykos , you mean like this:



If so, you can already do this via the Color Options in Amber settings (Matrix only at the moment, from GitHub), since I added back the use of script.skin.helper.colorpicker for color management.  You can change the opacity of the vertical menu/submenu background tint to 0%.  Like so:






Please let me know if this is what you were looking for.  Thanks.

Regards,

Bart

Yes that one thanks. So I set the tint to FF value to make it transparent. Got confused as it was white before

Some bugs I noticed while setting the vertical menu to icon only:

1. If you set menu static the last icon (power) is not shown.
2. Show menu item name has no effect. Name is only displayed if you set the name to show in top bar.

Also although I enabled Choosing Default Menu Item, when I set an item to be the default and restart kodi
is not selected.

All above were tried with Matrix.

BR

Spiros

(2021-05-24, 23:35)bsoriano Wrote:

(2021-05-24, 21:18)spykos Wrote:

(2021-05-24, 18:32)bsoriano Wrote: @spykos , you mean like this:



If so, you can already do this via the Color Options in Amber settings (Matrix only at the moment, from GitHub), since I added back the use of script.skin.helper.colorpicker for color management.  You can change the opacity of the vertical menu/submenu background tint to 0%.  Like so:






Please let me know if this is what you were looking for.  Thanks.

Regards,

Bart

Yes that one thanks. So I set the tint to FF value to make it transparent. Got confused as it was white before

Some bugs I noticed while setting the vertical menu to icon only:

1. If you set menu static the last icon (power) is not shown.
2. Show menu item name has no effect. Name is only displayed if you set the name to show in top bar.

Also although I enabled Choosing Default Menu Item, when I set an item to be the default and restart kodi
is not selected.

All above were tried with Matrix.

BR

Spiros

@spykos , in regards to the issues you mentioned:

1. I have fixed this, the changes are on GitHub.

2.  Also fixed.

3.  I cannot replicate this issue, at least under Windows.  The steps should be:

a. Enable the option in Amber Settings, Home Layout:



Then, in the menu configuration dialog, select "Make Default Menu Item" for the menu item you wish to be the default:




Please take a look at the label on the top right of the dialog, and ensure that it states the menu item you wish to be default.  In the screenshot above, the label states: "Current Default Menu Item: TV Shows".  After that, just go back to the main menu (this step is important!), and then quit Kodi and restart.  The menu item you chose should be selected.

You need to have script.embuary.helper installed and enabled for this function to work.

Regards,

Bart

(2021-05-25, 12:39)spykos Wrote:

(2021-05-24, 23:35)bsoriano Wrote:

(2021-05-24, 21:18)spykos Wrote: Yes that one thanks. So I set the tint to FF value to make it transparent. Got confused as it was white before

Some bugs I noticed while setting the vertical menu to icon only:

1. If you set menu static the last icon (power) is not shown.
2. Show menu item name has no effect. Name is only displayed if you set the name to show in top bar.

Also although I enabled Choosing Default Menu Item, when I set an item to be the default and restart kodi
is not selected.

All above were tried with Matrix.

BR

Spiros

@spykos , in regards to the issues you mentioned:

1. I have fixed this, the changes are on GitHub.

2.  Also fixed.

3.  I cannot replicate this issue, at least under Windows.  The steps should be:

a. Enable the option in Amber Settings, Home Layout:



Then, in the menu configuration dialog, select "Make Default Menu Item" for the menu item you wish to be the default:




Please take a look at the label on the top right of the dialog, and ensure that it states the menu item you wish to be default.  In the screenshot above, the label states: "Current Default Menu Item: TV Shows".  After that, just go back to the main menu (this step is important!), and then quit Kodi and restart.  The menu item you chose should be selected.

You need to have script.embuary.helper installed and enabled for this function to work.

Regards,

Bart

Have you also tried deleting and moving menus and then setting the default ?

Will the fixed changes be on 3.4.19 or I need to download from git ?

(2021-05-25, 13:39)zorg2000k Wrote: Hi @bsoriano 

One thing I have noticed for Music plying with extrafanart enabled is that it is showing all artwork from the Artist Information folder i.e folder.jpg, clearlogo.png etc. Is there a way to limit it to just rotate through the fanart.jpg, fanart1.jpg etc ?

Thanks

(2021-05-25, 17:43)jdig4240 Wrote: Bsoliano, Just wanted to pop in and give you the props you deserve. Just wanted to thank you for being so consistent on making this skin the best, and helping with other skins here at the same time. Your efforts are truly appreciated. THANK YOU!!!