New Firefly Sofware (works also for Streamzap)

[StephaneM]

Originally Posted by lagamm

All I would like to do it use the LM remote to set my "A" button to open my NAS drive folder that I have mapped.

You can simply launch explorer.exe with suitable command line arguments (with the "LaunchApplication" action).

See the windows KB about explorer command line switches.

Also, Is their an onlune manual for this software?

All documentation is available on my web site.

Regards,
Stéphane.

[flurrymaster]

I'm having issues getting my launched apps to have focus after launching. Even with nothing else open, when I launch an app, its about a 50% chance it comes up with focus, and then I'm stuck having to use the mouse to bring focus. I've tried

Launchapplication
FindWindow (for instance Streamzap.WM.D3D, BeyondTV)
AppActivate

Do I need anything further? Do I need some pauses in there?

[StephaneM]

Originally Posted by flurrymaster

Launchapplication
FindWindow (for instance Streamzap.WM.D3D, BeyondTV)
AppActivate
Do I need some pauses in there?

You'll at least need a pause after "LaunchApplication" (time needed for the window of this application to be created).

However, you may want to try to always hide the LM Remote KeyMap notification icon, it may help your application to always have focus. The notification icon is blinking when your press on the remote button, in my case this does not seem to do anything (in my HTPC it is set to "Always hide" so.., but on my main PC it is not and I have no focus issue).

Regards,
Stéphane.

[Sparks14]

Does the Firefly (not mini) look like an HID device to Windows? I'm still trying to find a direct way for CQC to talk to the Firefly remote?

[StephaneM]

Originally Posted by Sparks14

Does the Firefly (not mini) look like an HID device to Windows? I'm still trying to find a direct way for CQC to talk to the Firefly remote?

No the Firefly is not a HID device. For CQC to respond to Firefly remote, you must load the X10 COM library (the Firefly remote is handled by a COM server).

Regards,
Stéphane.

[Sat32]

Just donated yesterday and busy working out stuff. But have gotten further with this software then I ever did with Girder after a ton of reading.

A couple quick questions/suggestions

Is there anyway to setup conditionals.
example if app A is opened app B and C will be closed

Simple if then else type stuff

Conditionals for apps running, time of day, would be great


Is there a way program to do a few tasks at startup?
example send ir code to turn on TV ect.


Is there anyone working on new skins for the menu's?
or a way to add them?

Great program

[StephaneM]

Hello,

Originally Posted by Sat32

Is there anyway to setup conditionals.
example if app A is opened app B and C will be closed

No there is no way to do this. I don't think it will be ever possible, seems way too powerful for LM RKM.

Is there a way program to do a few tasks at startup?
example send ir code to turn on TV ect.

No. However, future version will add more COM support (at least for the blaster part), so you'll be able to create scripts with the script engine of your choice that will be able to drive the IR blaster.

Is there anyone working on new skins for the menu's?
or a way to add them?

I have no plans to add skins. You can create skins if you want. Though I never released any documentation for this (because I'm not sure if I will not change the way I handle skins right now).

You can find the skins in C:\Documents And Settings\All Users\Application Data\LM Gestion\LM Remote KeyMap\skins. The root folder is for volume OSD, the menu folder contains OSD for menus, and the osd folder is for internal osd (mouse mode, nav mode and multipress).

Skins are an XML file that contains object definitions. You should easily change colors or images that are used with little experiments. The best way to go would be to copy one of the exiting XML and rename it to make it a custom skin and play with it.

The only thing you need to know is that all sizes / coordinates are %.

Regards,
Stéphane.

[cmcquistion]

How do I backup my LM Remote Keymap settings and profiles?

I've been tweaking it and getting everything working, just so, on my office machine, and I'm ready to put on on the living room machine, now.

[StephaneM]

Originally Posted by cmcquistion

How do I backup my LM Remote Keymap settings and profiles?

The C:\Documents And Settings\All Users\Application Data\LM Gestion\LM Remote KeyMap folder on Windows XP or C:\Program Data\LM Gestion\LM Remote KeyMap folder on Windows Vista contains all your settings.

Regards,
Stéphane.

[cmcquistion]

Originally Posted by StephaneM

The C:\Documents And Settings\All Users\Application Data\LM Gestion\LM Remote KeyMap folder on Windows XP or C:\Program Data\LM Gestion\LM Remote KeyMap folder on Windows Vista contains all your settings.

Regards,
Stéphane.

Thanks!

[Sat32]

Is there a problem with sendmessage it's not working for me with winamp.

I know the parameters are correct because the commands work using girder.
Since they work using girder that rules out winamp as the problem as well.

Sendkey does work though

Thanks

[StephaneM]

Hi,

Originally Posted by Sat32

Is there a problem with sendmessage it's not working for me with winamp. I know the parameters are correct because the commands work using girder.

You may want to turn on Verbose logging (by using the taskbar notification icon) and take a look a the logs to see if LM RKM is really doing what you want him to do.

My best guess, would be that you are not sending a message to the right window. Either because Winamp is not currently in focus, or because you are not sending the message specifically to the Winamp window (either by forcing a Winamp profile, or by using the FindWindow action prior to using the SendMessage action)

Regards,
Stéphane.

[Sat32]

I am forcing a profile and using findwindow/foreground then sendmessage.
replacing sendmessage with sendkey works. I used LM rmk to get the window handle and even tried AutoITinfo to see if I was using the right window.

the only thing I came come up with is LM RMK is not sending the send message command.

The setup I'm doing is getting somewhat complex since LM RMK use's one file for all applications/profiles is there a limit to the number of profiles it can handle??

[Sat32]

Here is the verbose log

Note: I'm running XP pro not Vista

20080206 00:20:22.781 - Error - Error when creating Windows Vista Volume EndPoint
20080206 17:10:52.656 - Error - Error when creating Windows Vista Volume EndPoint
20080206 18:19:21.968 - Verbose - Received Remote Key Press : Music
20080206 18:19:21.968 - Verbose - Remote profile is forced : PS3
20080206 18:19:21.968 - Verbose - Executing action : LaunchApplication
20080206 18:19:22.093 - Verbose - Executing action : ChangeProfile
20080206 18:19:40.203 - Verbose - Received Remote Key Press : Play
20080206 18:19:40.203 - Verbose - Remote profile is forced : Winamp
20080206 18:19:40.203 - Verbose - Executing action : FindWindow
20080206 18:19:40.203 - Verbose - Executing action : Foreground
20080206 18:19:40.203 - Verbose - Executing action : SendMessage
20080206 18:19:46.875 - Verbose - Received Remote Key Press : Play
20080206 18:19:46.875 - Verbose - Remote profile is forced : Winamp
20080206 18:19:46.875 - Verbose - Executing action : FindWindow
20080206 18:19:46.875 - Verbose - Executing action : Foreground
20080206 18:19:46.875 - Verbose - Executing action : SendMessage
20080206 18:19:52.109 - Verbose - Received Remote Key Press : Play
20080206 18:19:52.109 - Verbose - Remote profile is forced : Winamp
20080206 18:19:52.109 - Verbose - Executing action : FindWindow
20080206 18:19:52.109 - Verbose - Executing action : Foreground
20080206 18:19:52.109 - Verbose - Executing action : SendMessage

Thanks

[StephaneM]

Originally Posted by Sat32

I am forcing a profile and using findwindow/foreground then sendmessage. replacing sendmessage with sendkey works.

Then only difference between SendMessage and PressKey, is that SendMessage is posting the message to a window (either the profile window or the window found with FindWindow), whereas PressKey just send a keystroke to the active window (without using the window handle).

the only thing I came come up with is LM RMK is not sending the send message command.

With your logs, we know that LM RKM is really using SendMessage. Though it will not send it if the current window is a null pointer (for instance : FindWindow has not found any window).

The setup I'm doing is getting somewhat complex since LM RMK use's one file for all applications/profiles is there a limit to the number of profiles it can handle??

No there is no limit.

Can you please send me your profiles.xml file at lmgestion@hotmail.com and I'll take a look at it.

Note: the "Foreground" action is not always working. "AppActivate" will always work.

Regards,
Stéphane.