Announce: Material Skin

[Blackfiction]

Hi, would it be possible to add a tag in the section that shows the artist, year, genre and source (below the songtext info)? For example, I would like to add a version tag (scanned via custom tag) to show the version info of an album, like:
DCC ・gzs-1100 ・CD (US, 1993)

another thing I would like to add there, is a link to the files (similar to the functionality to open and view files that are in the same folder).

I get that this probably isn’t for everyone, so I am fine to make the changes on my LMS only. As I am not a very good coder, I would appreciate any sample code and some directions in which plugin/file I need to make the edit. If someone can help, would be great!

[Apesbrain]

However in git/master I've added a 'npRatio' URL query parameter that allows you to adjust when Material thinks the now-playing should be landscape or portrait. This is 1.3333 by default, you probably want about 1.45 - e.g. http :// SERVER:9000/material/?npRatio=1.45

Thanks! I tested git-master and that works. Would it be easier to have a parameter that forces the layout, i.e. npFormat=portrait? Takes the ratio calculation out of the picture.

[cpd73]

When I use 3.2.2, I get the "side by side" layout below:

The viewport - i.e. the part of the window that the page sees - is not 1258 x 962, but about 1258x884. Anyhow, this (I think) is a case of not being able to please everyone. I think the current solution works best. However in git/master I've added a 'npRatio' URL query parameter that allows you to adjust when Material thinks the now-playing should be landscape or portrait. This is 1.3333 by default, you probably want about 1.45 - e.g. http :// SERVER:9000/material/?npRatio=1.45

[d6jg]

Another little bug, this time in the skin, not the app: When there are no players connected to the current server, "Manage Players" just says "No player" so it is not possible to connect players connected to other servers.

confirm I see this also on iPhone

[darrell]

Another little bug, this time in the skin, not the app: When there are no players connected to the current server, "Manage Players" just says "No player" so it is not possible to connect players connected to other servers.

[Apesbrain]

And the problem is? With those dimensions I get the same layout as per your screenshot. What are you expecting?

Thanks for your reply. When I use 3.2.2, I get the "side by side" layout below:

[darrell]

I've updated the code, for the next release, to open settings if auto-discover is disabled.

Even better - thanks!

[cpd73]

Yes, turning auto discover on fixes the problem. Many thanks.

I've updated the code, for the next release, to open settings if auto-discover is disabled.

[cpd73]

I just tried the MASTER build and the problem with "now-playing landscape layout dimensions" remains. Went back to 3.2.1 and all is well again.

My browser window dimensions are 1258x962 if that could be accommodated. Thanks.

And the problem is? With those dimensions I get the same layout as per your screenshot. What are you expecting?

[darrell]

Then it can't find the server and goes to settings.

[Edit] My guess is the you have Material's auto server discover option turned off.

Yes, turning auto discover on fixes the problem. Many thanks.

[staresy]

3.2.2 release, changes:

4. Change dimensions on which now-playing landscape layout changes.

Just a quick thanks, this change has greatly improved the landscape mode appearance/usability on my android phone.

Thanks, as ever, for all your continued development with this

[cpd73]

What happens if you kill the app or shut down the phone first, then shut down the server, then launch the app?

Then it can't find the server and goes to settings.

[Edit] My guess is the you have Material's auto server discover option turned off.

[Apesbrain]

I've made some more adjustments for 3.2.3

I just tried the MASTER build and the problem with "now-playing landscape layout dimensions" remains. Went back to 3.2.1 and all is well again.

My browser window dimensions are 1258x962 if that could be accommodated. Thanks.

[darrell]

If I start the APK connected to a server, and then stop the server I see the red exclamation mark in Material, and can access the settings from there, Likewise if i turn off WiFi. So, no issue for me.

What happens if you kill the app or shut down the phone first, then shut down the server, then launch the app?

[cpd73]

Thanks for the quick update to the app.

But there is a similar problem (this is when the server does have Material Skin installed) - if the connected server (either LMS or the whole machine) goes down, the app gets stuck on one of "net: ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSED", "net: ERR_CONNECTION_ABORTED" or "net: ERR_ADDRESS_UNREACHABLE". Example in screenshot on previous post here. It would be good to return to the servers page (or connect to another server if one is available) in these scenarios.

Thanks,
Darrell

If I start the APK connected to a server, and then stop the server I see the red exclamation mark in Material, and can access the settings from there, Likewise if i turn off WiFi. So, no issue for me.