Announce: Material Skin

[cpd73]

cpd73 - just checking that you saw this bug - https://forums.slimdevices.com/forum...06#post1634306

Yes, and fixed in git for 3.2.3

[d6jg]

cpd73 - just checking that you saw this bug - https://forums.slimdevices.com/forum...06#post1634306

[cpd73]

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

The issue would be in how the tag's value is sent to the skin. The JSONRPC commands only send a limited sub-set of tags. So, AFAIK, there is no way to get this extra information in order to display.

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).

The JSONRPC protocol does have a command to list a set of folders in an album's directory. So, in theory it would be possible to get this list of files and then add into that display.

[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.