Really Simple Plugin Request - Printable Version

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Really Simple Plugin Request by alexp2_ad on 09-08-2005 at 09:27 PM

Could anyone make a plugin that reads a file path from a specified text file every 1 - 10 seconds and then sets it as the display picture?

I'm sure this wouldn't be very difficult for most plugin developers, I'd do it myself but I know no C++ and very little VB...

There would be many uses for this plugin, but what I want it for is to combine it with a foobar2000 (a music player) plugin that can write text files so I can show album cover art for what I'm playing automatically. (H)

Thanks, I'll be very grateful to anyone makes this.

RE: Really Simple Plugin Request by RaceProUK on 09-09-2005 at 10:09 AM

If someone makes this, don't just read every 10s from a textfile: use window messages to send the data cross-process.

RE: Really Simple Plugin Request by (CyBeRDuDe) on 09-09-2005 at 12:19 PM

Well.. The biggest problem is still to set the dp without "popping" up the set dp windows.. and also without filling the "Display database" up with thousands of dp's.. right?... Or has someone come across someway to fix this???

RE: Really Simple Plugin Request by RaceProUK on 09-09-2005 at 01:06 PM

Use the MyProperty member of IMessenger3, with an index of 2.

RE: Really Simple Plugin Request by TheBlasphemer on 09-09-2005 at 02:15 PM

quote:
Originally posted by (CyBeRDuDe)
Well.. The biggest problem is still to set the dp without "popping" up the set dp windows.. and also without filling the "Display database" up with thousands of dp's.. right?... Or has someone come across someway to fix this???

Popping up the dp window can be avoided by using MyProperty of IMessenger3. However, there is indeed a problem deleting old dps from the list...

RE: Really Simple Plugin Request by Mike on 09-09-2005 at 02:37 PM

quote:
Originally posted by TheBlasphemer

quote:
Originally posted by (CyBeRDuDe)
Well..
The biggest problem is still to set the dp without "popping" up the set
dp windows.. and also without filling the "Display database" up with
thousands of dp's.. right?... Or has someone come across someway to fix
this???

Popping up the dp window can be
avoided by using MyProperty of IMessenger3. However, there is indeed a
problem deleting old dps from the list...

How
about taking a "picture" of the folder where DPs and index.dat( ? ) are
stored before starting changing the DP and when it's time to
change the dp, restore to that "picture" taken and then change
the dp?

RE: Really Simple Plugin Request by TazDevil on 09-09-2005 at 03:13 PM

hmm, can someone provide of a ?complete? list of the usages of MyProperty in IMessenger3 interface... and how to use it in c++ what VARIANT types are used

Thanks a lot, (actually it is the first time i see it is used )
pm me

RE: Really Simple Plugin Request by RaceProUK on 09-09-2005 at 03:53 PM

The only one I know works is when you use an index of 2, and the other argument is the filepath of the DP to use.

RE: Really Simple Plugin Request by alexp2_ad on 09-09-2005 at 06:14 PM

The user could just remove the pictures themselves manually, it'd be nice if it did it itself, but it wouldn't be a necessity, that could always be left out for an early version and added later if someone can work out how.

RE: Really Simple Plugin Request by Nathan on 09-09-2005 at 07:08 PM

What could happen is this.
When WMP sends the album picture it deletes the older picture automatically and replaces it with the latest one!
Hasn't another thread been made about this?

RE: RE: Really Simple Plugin Request by alexp2_ad on 09-09-2005 at 08:29 PM

quote:
Originally posted by msg_plus_freak
What could happen is this.
When WMP sends the album picture it deletes the older picture automatically and replaces it with the latest one!
Hasn't another thread been made about this?

Well I'm not asking for a album art plugin because it probably wouldn't work with foobar, I just want a plugin that reads a path from a text file and sets that as the DP. This method would mean the plugin could be used for more than just the purpose I want it for too.

RE: Really Simple Plugin Request by matty on 09-09-2005 at 08:42 PM

Here is the source I made from something similar. Try and edit it to do what you need it to do.

RE: Really Simple Plugin Request by alexp2_ad on 09-12-2005 at 11:15 PM

Sorry, I have no idea how to make that into what I want...

RE: Really Simple Plugin Request by alexp2_ad on 09-25-2005 at 11:27 PM

No one?

RE: Really Simple Plugin Request by Destruction on 12-20-2005 at 02:58 PM

quote:
Could anyone make a plugin that reads a file path from a specified text file every 1 - 10 seconds and then sets it as the display picture?

I'm sure this wouldn't be very difficult for most plugin developers, I'd do it myself but I know no C++ and very little VB...

There would be many uses for this plugin, but what I want it for is to combine it with a foobar2000 (a music player) plugin that can write text files so I can show album cover art for what I'm playing automatically.

Thanks, I'll be very grateful to anyone makes this.

Hey mate, sorry i didn't get back to you in time, you contacted me at mess.be forums.

I want you to send me an IM because I just want to ask you a few things about this, I have just had a quick go at it and I think it should be simple enough to do.

What is the file path that you want read ? Or does it not matter ?

RE: Really Simple Plugin Request by Destruction on 12-22-2005 at 02:58 PM

OK man, finally I have been able to get it up here for you, it is just a quick one, I think this is what you wanted.

I have attached the link to download it anyway, also read the 'Read Me' file before hand because it has the instructions.

DOWNLOAD FILE HERE

Thanks.

RE: Really Simple Plugin Request by ajiichiban on 06-26-2006 at 04:50 AM

Can anyone send me the display picture changer that Destruction made or direct me to where else I can get it? The link doesnt seem to work.

Thanks

RE: Really Simple Plugin Request by crashinglife on 06-28-2006 at 11:31 AM

any of theses help?

http://www.msgpluslive.net/scripts/browse/index.php?act=view&id=25
http://www.msgpluslive.net/scripts/browse/index.php?act=view&id=5

RE: Really Simple Plugin Request by ajiichiban on 06-29-2006 at 02:12 AM

Thanks crashinglife!!! The first link is exactly what I wanted.

Cheers to you.