OverlayHD Skin Themes...

[IanSav]

Hi All,

Please use this thread to propose and discuss themes for the OverlayHD skin.

Regards,
Ian.

[osc.wilde]

Hi Ian,

Is it possible for users to save their own themes, then upload to this thread (with screen grabs)?

This is all predicated on the code to save/load themes being added to the OverlayHD settings/menu.
Possible?
A good idea?
Technically feasible?

I'd presume there would be a file location that users could drop theme settings into - if so could this be a simple drag/drop operation or is an installation required?

Dave

[IanSav]

Hi Dave,

All the changed settings can be harvested from the default Enigma2 settings file. The settings are saved in "/etc/enigma2/settings". The key used by OverlayHD is "config.plugins.skin.OverlayHD.xxx=yyy". Only the settings that deviate from the default are saved in the file.

The current development work has the themes being loaded from a theme.xml file located with the plugin. This currently doesn't exist in any code in the wild. I hadn't planned on providing and editing tools but I am not restricting users from editing the theme.xml file to add, remove or change any themes listed therein.

Regards,
Ian.

Edit: Changed the config keys to use the new names as requested by PeterU.

[prl]

A simple command to pull the OverlayHD config lines from the settings file is:

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grep '^config\.OverlayHD' /etc/enigma2/settings > overlaysettings

If you have a file created this way and want to apply the theme:

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init 4
cat overlaysettings >> /etc/enigma2/settings
init 3

'>>' is not a typo; you need two '>'s together to append the overlaysettings file to /etc/enigma2/settings. Using a single '>' will wipe out all your other settings.

And yes, sorry, this is a bit geeky.

[IanSav]

Hi Prl,

I would have thought that appending duplicated settings would be a very bad idea.

If you want to use this approach to manage the settings then I suggest something like:

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# Stop Enigma2...
init 4
# Extract the OverlayHD settings from the settings file...
grep '^config\.OverlayHD\.' /etc/enigma2/settings > OverlayHD_Settings
# Remove the current OverlayHD settings from a copy of the settings file...
grep -v '^config\.OverlayHD\.' /etc/enigma2/settings > newsettings
# Edit OverlayHD_Settings to make any changes you require...
# Append the new OverlayHD settings to a copy of the settings file...
cat OverlayHD_Settings >> newsettings
# If there is a previous backup of the settings file then remove it...
rm /etc/enigma2/settings.prev
# Save a copy of the original settings file (just in case)...
mv /etc/enigma2/settings /etc/enigma2/settings.prev
# Install the newly updated settings into the correct place...
mv newsettings /etc/enigma2/settings
# Restart Enigma2...
init 3

Even more geeky!

Regards,
Ian.

[kenmax]

OK, this is something like what I want!
Except take all that geekiness out and put it in the overlays settings menu as:
Save Settings As:
Load settings (Put up a list of previously saved settings)
I could then play with different colour combo's and save them with different names. Share these settings files around.

[snb41]

I have had a quick look at your plugin, great idea and very powerful well done Ian I definitely think that themes are the way to go for most users because you can easily get lost and forget what you have changed, to switch between pre-designed themes would definitely be easier. I will put it on my project list to come up with a theme and try and follow instructions above to get the ball rolling

[IanSav]

Hi Snb41,

With the two primary Beyonwiz developers being away for a while I have switched my attention to remote control app development and other projects for a while. I should complete my efforts soon and will switch back to OverlayHD and the scheme development.

I welcome any input you care to offer.

Regards,
Ian.

[Buffy71]

Hi everyone!
Now that y'all have had time to fiddle and perfect, would any of you care to share your themes with respect to colours, fonts, settings etc to those of us who are too lazy/simple.
I HAVE actually made a few changes here and there, but would be interested in shortening the process somewhat if anyone's setup a smokin' theme and would care to oblige

I look forward to any and all suggestions, thanks.

[Paul_oz53]

My own changes are minimal. Not at home so from memory:

Dodger Blue for the EPG clock text, EPG time numbers and menu text.

Silver for the EPG grid.

Menu text Arial (?).

Haven't got my head fully around saving themes yet. Not sure where the theme is saved but no doubt Ian will tell us

Paul

[prl]

... Not sure where the theme is saved but no doubt Ian will tell us ...

Not Ian, but: /usr/lib/enigma2/python/Plugins/Extensions/OverlayHD/themes.xml

[IanSav]

Hi Paul,

All the themes are saves in XML format in the "themes.xml" file in the OverlayHD plugin directory.

At some point I will add this file into the backup list of files to be saved during a backup. I am currently side tracks working on allowing users to specify all the date and time formats across most of the UI. I am also working on a solution to the stray "-" problem when times can not be displayed for an event.

Regards,
Ian.

[prl]

In the meantime, users could add the themes file to the backup themselves, Just make sure you don't add anything else!

[IanSav]

Hi Buffy71,

I have the most of the settings as default which works for me by definition. (I set most of the defaults because they are my generally preferred settings.)

Things that I changed away from default are:

• I set the "EPG grid event text alignment" to "Centred"
• "Volume control colour" to "Orange"
• "Title font" and "Clock font" to "Arial Narrow"
• "Fixed font" to "M+ 1M"
• all the other fonts to "Valis Enigma"

Regards,
Ian.

[Buffy71]

Thanks to all for your input.
Ian, looks like we have similar taste, as I think a lot of my settings are same as above.
Will do a little tweaking and let you know how it goes.
Thanks again

[Paul_oz53]

... Not sure where the theme is saved but no doubt Ian will tell us ...

Not Ian, but: /usr/lib/enigma2/python/Plugins/Extensions/OverlayHD/themes.xml

Thanks not Ian

When I upgraded the firmware by usb it preserved the theme settings. I guess that means the themes.xml file didn't get overwritten.

[IanSav]

Hi Paul,

When I upgraded the firmware by usb it preserved the theme settings. I guess that means the themes.xml file didn't get overwritten.

Actually you probably lost all your saved themes.

The current theme settings are saved in the settings file and are backed up when you run a backup. OverlayHD makes its changes while the system boots and then gets out of the way while your Beyonwiz is running. The themes in the themes.xml file are only consulted while using the Themes option in the OverlayHD plugin. If the system has no themes.xml file the OverlayHD plugin will automatically create the two themes "Default" and "Current" when first started after installation.

Regards,
Ian.

[Paul_oz53]

My mistake. I did have to redo the theme on the usb upgrade. Too much red wine

[prl]

My mistake. I did have to redo the theme on the usb upgrade. Too much red wine

The whole of the firmware, including the plugins directory where themes.xml is held is overwritten by a USB upgrade.

You could add themes.xml to your backups list, though.

[IanSav]

Hi Prl,

My mistake. I did have to redo the theme on the usb upgrade. Too much red wine

The whole of the firmware, including the plugins directory where themes.xml is held is overwritten by a USB upgrade.

You could add themes.xml to your backups list, though.

I have been thinking about this today. I intend to move the themes.xml file to /etc/enigma2/OverlayHD-themes.xml so that it gets saved in a normal backup. I don't want to play with the backup config variable.

Regards,
Ian.

[prl]

Sounds like a reasonable way to go, but perhaps the uninstaller for the package should remove the themes file?

[IanSav]

Hi Prl,

Sounds like a reasonable way to go, but perhaps the uninstaller for the package should remove the themes file?

I am not so sure about this. It seems like normal practice to leave the settings files behind in case the plugin is ever reinstalled. It is just like the config options that are left in the settings file.

I just tested EPGRefresh and it leaves its configuration file behind.

I am leaning towards leaving the file in place. Do you feel strongly about removing it?

Regards,
Ian.

[prl]

... I am leaning towards leaving the file in place. Do you feel strongly about removing it? ...

No, not really.

[IanSav]

Hi Prl,

Okay. I will leave the file in place - just in case.

Thank you for raising the issue so that a concious decision could be made.

regards,
Ian.

[Paul_oz53]

Hi Prl,

My mistake. I did have to redo the theme on the usb upgrade. Too much red wine

The whole of the firmware, including the plugins directory where themes.xml is held is overwritten by a USB upgrade.

You could add themes.xml to your backups list, though.

I have been thinking about this today. I intend to move the themes.xml file to /etc/enigma2/OverlayHD-themes.xml so that it gets saved in a normal backup. I don't want to play with the backup config variable.

Regards,
Ian.

OK, I'll leave the backup settings alone then. Right now I have saved a backup to the PC so I can fiddle with a copy in an xml editor.

Ordinarily I would not recommend removing the settings file. If a corrupted settings file can screw up things after a USB reinstall then maybe, but it's not apparent to me that there'sanything in OverlayHD that could do that.

It looks like you are going that way anyway.

Cheers, Paul

[IanSav]

Hi Gleff,

As per your request in the main OverlayHD thread:

Also, now that themes work, I'd really love to get the theme for the way the EPG looks like on page 12 of this thread. It's the one posted by Ian on Sat Nov 14, 2015 12:52 pm. I'd love that colour scheme but I'm having no luck getting the changes to take affect.

To get that EPG colour scheme from the Default settings make the following changes:

• EPG grid border colour -> Silver
• EPG grid background colour -> Darker Blue
• EPG grid background selected colour -> Yellow
• EPG grid service background colour -> Deep Blue
• EPG grid current service background colour -> Blue

Please let me know if this is the scheme you wanted.

Regards,
Ian.

[gleff]

Hi Gleff,

As per your request in the main OverlayHD thread:

Also, now that themes work, I'd really love to get the theme for the way the EPG looks like on page 12 of this thread. It's the one posted by Ian on Sat Nov 14, 2015 12:52 pm. I'd love that colour scheme but I'm having no luck getting the changes to take affect.

To get that EPG colour scheme from the Default settings make the following changes:

• EPG grid border colour -> Silver
• EPG grid background colour -> Darker Blue
• EPG grid background selected colour -> Yellow
• EPG grid service background colour -> Deep Blue
• EPG grid current service background colour -> Blue

Please let me know if this is the scheme you wanted.

Regards,
Ian.

Hi Ian,

Sorry for the delay getting back to you. That's the theme.. Thanks heaps. I tried to replicate it earlier and it was only a little off, but now i've replicated your settings and it looks great.

Thanks again.
Geoff

[IanSav]

Hi Geoff,

Not a problem.

I hope you are enjoying using the OverlayHD skin. Please remember that I welcome feedback on the skin and its plugin. I am particularly keen to hear about any bugs or issues so that they can be investigated and, where possible, corrected.

Regards,
Ian.

[Paul_oz53]

Hi Geoff,

Not a problem.

I hope you are enjoying using the OverlayHD skin. Please remember that I welcome feedback on the skin and its plugin. I am particularly keen to hear about any bugs or issues so that they can be investigated and, where possible, corrected.

Regards,
Ian.

Hi Ian,
Nothing to report I'm almost sorry to say.

It's all working perfectly for me - except I've broken the remote enjoying the skin.

Reprogramming the Harmony 650 was a pain though. Had to redo all the customisations when it upgraded from five devices to eight.
Cheers Paul

[IanSav]

Hi Paul,

If / When my clock changes get accepted into the firmware there will be a new update for OverlayHD. Hopefully it will continue to offer trouble free service.

Regards,
Ian.

[paullings]

Hi IanSav,

I have just started using OverlayHD and have to say great work.
Can I make one small suggestion please. Would it be possible to display the current theme name on the main menu screen or maybe highlight the current theme on the themes screen.

[IanSav]

Hi Robert,

I have just started using OverlayHD and have to say great work.

Thank you.

Can I make one small suggestion please. Would it be possible to display the current theme name on the main menu screen or maybe highlight the current theme on the themes screen.

Good suggestion. I will only add it somewhere within the OverlayHD plugin to keep changes to a minimum.

At first thought I may add it to the title bar where it will be easy to find. Let me think about this and I will update the thread with my final proposal.

Regards,
Ian.

[paullings]

Thanks Ian. Yes that's what I meant - the main OverlayHD menu screen

[paullings]

Hi,
Following suggestions in the Main Thread here is my theme. I use graphical EPG so haven't done any changes to the EPG part of the theme other than font.

Paullings.xml

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[Paul_oz53]

Hi,
Following suggestions in the Main Thread here is my theme. I use graphical EPG so haven't done any changes to the EPG part of the theme other than font.

The attachment Paullings.xml is no longer available

And attached is mine, I use the text EPG, have tweaked a few fonts and colours and much prefer the 'SLIM" media display and 12 Hr clock.

Paul_oz53-OverlayHD_themes.xml

Paul_oz53 OverlayHD themes.xml

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