[Arkade]

Hey guys,
I'm trying to modify my own home screen, to get all the functions I want, but I've come up against a brick wall as far as my knowledge goes.
What I'm after is a buttonscroller - which I've managed by making a wraplist with static content.

Now though I'm wanting to expand upon it to give a button switch for extra functions, but I don't know how to, or if it's possible.

What I'm trying to achieve is something that would look similar to this

Code:

[Programs]
[Videos] > [Movies] > [TV Shows]
[Music] > [Audiobooks]
[Weather]

I know it's not very clear, but basically what I'm after is for the list to be the first on each line, and the ability to go left/right to the other options. As well I'd also like to have the weather change up or down when changing left/right on it's button.

I hope this description is clear enough, I'd really quite like to give it a try. Can anyone give me any pointers?

Cheers

[jmarshall]

You could do it (though without the wrapping) using a grouplist. Each item in the grouplist would be it's own group.

Cheers,
Jonathan

[Arkade]

Cheers JM, you are, as always, a legend.

I'll have a play about with it and see what I can do. Might be outta my limited skillset, but worth a try.

I do have a couple of other things, don't wanna waste space on other threads for them.

1) How can I add the items I want to a list? I want to change the favourites list on the PM3 homescreen to give me scripts instead.

2) Is it possible to set specific image to be first in a multiimage control? I have fanart set on my homescreen, but there is a noticable delay (sometime up to 5 seconds) before the first image appears. I'd like to set the default image to appear first, then change to the randomised files (I'm relatively certain I can't do this but may as well try to make sure)

Cheers again

[jmarshall]

1. Not possible unless you are setting static content (i.e. you add the items yourself directly in the skin, similar to how the home buttons are done.)

2. Specify a fallback image perhaps? Not sure if this will work or not - it certainly drops back to the fallback in the case of the image not existing.

Cheers,
Jonathan

[Arkade]

OK. Shame those ideas don't work, but was worth considering, however briefly. I already have the fall-backs set, but it doesn't cover the start at all. I did consider a second image behind that would show the picture then disappear, but figure that's just unnecessary load for the sake of a few seconds.

I'm trying the first suggestion though, and understanding it better already. I have a couple of questions about it though.

Can I make it a fixed list? I have 7 items to show, but only 3 are meant to be on screen, with the middle one selected.
How can I make the image on top? Just now when I select the middle button, it gets drawn over by the control below it. I know there's a z*** control, but I can't remember it, and its not easy to find in the wiki when all you remember is the first letter.
Can I change the number of items shown? Again it would be for a fixed list, but to make a horizontal switch between the items. I know they could be false visibles with allowfocus on, but if theres a better way, I'd rather use it.

Sorry for being such a hassle

This is what I'm striving towards. I know it's not much, but it gives me the customisation I'd like, and I get to learn a bit more while I'm at it.
ScreenShot

Cheers
-Arkade