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Draw text to arbitrary place on window? - tfcbx - 2023-03-06
Hi,
I'm using 19.x.
Kodi auto starts a slideshow when launched using autoexec.py. Works perfectly. xbmc.executebuiltin("SlideShow({file location},random)")
I am able to use the JSON-RPC GUI.ShowNotification interface to post notifications.
Is there any way to draw text onto the slideshow window/view? ShowNotification is OK but much larger than what I need.
Thanks,
Tim
RE: Draw text to arbitrary place on window? - scott967 - 2023-03-06
I think what you want to do is create an overlay window (WindowDialog or WindowDialogXML instance) and add a label control to it. Keep in mind you need to supply the required font or use one defined in the current skin or the fallback font13. Put a visibility condition for Window.IsVisible(slideshow).
scott s.
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RE: Draw text to arbitrary place on window? - tfcbx - 2023-03-07
Thanks @scott967. Unfortunately I don't know where to start. Where would I implement the code? There is something fundamental about extending Kodi that I don't understand. Are you aware of any examples?
I appreciate the help!
RE: Draw text to arbitrary place on window? - scott967 - 2023-03-08
It isn't clear if you are using JSON-RPC from within autoexec.py or via http. My idea assumed you are doing everything within autoexec.py. Can't think of a way if you are using http.
scott s.
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