New Tunenet? New DVplayer?

Hi all,

Is it me or new versions of TuneNet and DVplayer were announced at Pianeta Amiga?
Where are they? Any hints about the features?

@Elwood

Both of these were demos of the latest internal beta versions.

I am NOT a beta-tester for either of these programs, but from what I have read:
*The main new feature in Tunenet is its skinnable interface.
*The main new feature in DVPlayer is the ability to play wmv files.

I too am eagerly awaiting the public release of both of these fine programs!

@PEB

I'm looking forward to these too. They really show what is possible on our OS.

@PEB

Oh, ok thanks.

@Elwood and for all

I really like to run DVPlayer with WMV files as this files
On MPlayer crashes or make a calling to the Grim Reaper.

Anybody knows how to fix it?

Tunenet is very cool too yeah.

@Elwood

I'm also interested in hearing some feedback for TuneNet as I'm sure Bean & the crew would be too.

FuZion.

@FuZion

Quote:

Noooo! Feedback == More Work! Seriously though, it would be nice to hear some comments back from those who saw it at the recent Pianeta show and AmiCon, good, bad or otherwise - we can take it!

Without giving a date all I can say is we are close to releasing a preview version of TuneNet for all to sample. When I say "preview" I mean a usable development version which people can also start building skins with, but with missing features, the odd bug and such like.

The next version isn't so much of a big upgrade in functionality (mainly down to the time spent on the skinnable system), but it does offer the new Skinnable Interface, AHI Device (0-3) in addition to the Music Unit mode audio, independent Reaction/Docky/Skin Interfaces all available under the 1 exe (and at the same time if you so desire), and a lot of internal changes.

One point I'd like to make clear about the upcomming preview, the skinnable interfaces will only feature in single window mode only. IE: Skins with multiple windows (like the WinAmp based seperate playlist, EQ windows etc will not yet be available). However, skins with playlists built into the main window are fine.

To be totally upfront and honest this is everything I've got to do before a preview release can happen:

1/ Complete and get the latest preview version to FuZion so he can implement some features that were broken in his excellent default skin (probably about 4 hours solid work left for me + then some more for FuZion).

(For those of you who like detail specifically:

a/ Adding some additional label types for skins.(DONE)
b/ Fixing a "can't quit" senario if the default skin has errored. (DONE)
c/ Fixing the 3 state repeat mode on the menu! (DONE)
d/ Adding the ability to hide triggered animations when not active (stream anims for example). (DONE)
)

2/ Bring the documentation up to scratch.DONE

3/ Fix a system font scroll bug which only appears on OS4 beta tester builds. ..and no I'm not a beta tester but I know someone who is kindly testing.50% - possible OS4 beta bug

4/ Make sure the testers are all happy.

5/ Package it all up with FuZion's default skin. [TEST DONE]

6/ Put it on OS4 Depot / Home page with some links to other skins.

7/ See what people think, then start adding the new functionality and multiple skinnable windows.

Right, I hope that's enough info - sorry for no dates. I'll fire up Cubic and get cracking.

Cheers,
Bean.

@bean

Many thanks!

@bean

I haven't seen the version at the Italian show, but I have a suggestion for the current version.

When you are playing a local file (like an MP3) there are buttons for play and stop, but not pause. I know there is a key combo and it can be done from the menu, but it would be nice if there was a button too.

@bean

[quote]Without giving a date all I can say is we are close to releasing a preview version of TuneNet for all to sample. When I say "preview" I mean a usable development version which people can also start building skins with, but with missing features, the odd bug and such like.[\quote]

Ahhh... you mean "Microsoft style"

Oh, any chance of tunenet ever sharing audio instead of hogging it? All other progams share AHI, eg. DVPlayer or AmigaAmp let AmIRC play it's beeps and farts, whereas tunenet blocks them.

@Severin

If you read back through you will see this ahi unit 0-3 and music support has been added.

@Curty

Yes, but not SHARED AHI, tunenet does not allow other audio sources to access AHI at the same time.

@Severin

Hi,

Using the AHI Music Unit (which TuneNet has used since day 1) will block other apps that try to use AHI Device Mode. The upcoming release now gives you the option to use either Device or Music unit. So if you use the Device mode other apps can play at the same time.

Cheers,
Bean.

@Severin

Just as Bean has just said and ive also said its been added!!

@Curty

ok, ok, I admit I know #### all about almost everything, especially AHI but then Socrates was often asked whether he thought himself a wise man. His inevitable reply was that the only thing he know for certain was that he knew nothing. His recognition of his own limitless ignorance allowed him to spend a lifetime seeking the truth.

I am also an ignorant truth seeker

@bean

I've updated the status of my earlier work list in this thread.

Cheers,
Bean.

@bean

Was that a memo to your self? :)

RWO

@rwo

Just letting people know what's going on.

@bean

Looking good.

I'm sure everyone here (including yourself) is quite anxious to see you complete what is on your list.

Is it going to be possible to have the new TuneNet skinnable control interface appear on different screens, so that one could control the playing of music through TuneNet while working on a separate screen?

Thanks,

___ Paul ___

@bean

Did you have the chance yet to corner that annoying AWeb bug?