Album Art in the Album Browser

[da1writer]

Originally Posted by Kizune

The first level is as usual ([Folders], [Artists], [Albums],...).
But in [Folders], there are [X7 FLASH] and [X7 HDD].

This is kinda the same way J3 is set up,
it's root in [Folders] is [J3] and [J3 EXT].

I like the way the flow browser workd right now as I only listent to my internal storage music only but others like me own a J3 and also have external (SD card).
If you are able to do something to adjust the parameters of it searching in both internal and other J3 [or X7] external outlets [SD card, HDD] giving the option of selecting two folder areas- that would be fantastic (you will probably see your download numbers rise to unbelievable proportions). This is kinda what is holding back a few J3 users (and X7) from using your coverflow (it's only grabbing from the internal memory. )

OF course I know you only have a S9 and have a life like many. Trying to "blindly" figure it out may be more work than it's worth. It's your UI you created, it's up to you in how it works and how happy you are with the outcome it is in now or future releases. Still use the Coverflow [plugin] with Leaf and Sense right now as we speak often!

Originally Posted by el maco

Oh, right. With J3 the contents of the internal memory is in [Folders]/[J3] isn't it (what is the name of the SD card folder btw?)

Attached is an experimental build of Flow browser for X7. Replace the original resource2.uci* with this new file and run MakeBrowser. Its assumed that music files are located in [Folders]/[X7 HDD]/[Music]/... Let me know if this works any better. Also be warned that this might not support a huge music library (huge=several hundred albums). If you run into problems when launching the browser, try reducing the number of albums.

*might be compatible with plugin version (V1.03P) only... I have forgotten if the non-plugin version required different actionscript or something

Woah, thaat was fast to spin up, someone on the X7 side test this ASAP! If it works, I see no reason for the J3 to not also have support. You kinda gave a hint that you might add that support as well. If this works, you know you will be just like Kizune with your ui right ! Being able to support 3 platforms (J3/X7/S9) with one ui. I'm crossing my fingers that it works, I'm still a fan of your work btw!

P.S. Beat you to the punch already Kizune !

[Kizune]

On the J3, it's [J3] and [J3 EXT].


edit:

Wow, what the heck... it took me 5 seconds to write this post and suddenly da1's post is there, ahead of mine.


edit:

el maco, here's my code to distinguish S9, J3 and X7:

var g_val:Number = ext_fscommand2("GetEtcTASValue");
if (g_val == -1)
{
    _global.device_model = "X7";
}
else
{
    _global.device_model = ((ext_fscommand2("GetEtcAudioOutDevice") == -1) ? "S9" : "J3")
}

[vermanium]

Hi Everyone
First, my apologies i haven't been able to reply to you guys in time.
The trouble is, i live in another planet called Australia. Read your posts when you were already having your REMs.

But, let me give you the information you want.

The structure (as seen through comix) is indeed [Folders]/[X7 HDD] and [Folders]/[X7 FLASH]/. And the music is in [Folders]/[X7 HDD]/[Music]/

But in windows7, the two are seen as two different drives.

I did try the new version, el maco, but it doesn't seem to work. Now, i don't get the slide menu at all when i press the menu button on top left. All i get is the track listing once i press it.

Also, the cowerflow.swf and the AACache1 folder are created in the [X7 HDD] and not in the [X7 FLASH]. Maybe thats what you intended, but i thot i'd let you know.

Thanks.

[el maco]

Originally Posted by vermanium

Also, the cowerflow.swf and the AACache1 folder are created in the [X7 HDD] and not in the [X7 FLASH]. Maybe thats what you intended, but i thot i'd let you know.

Coverflow.swf is not in the right place... What if you move that into the X7 Flash drive? (keep the cache folder where it is)

[vermanium]

Thats fantastic!!!
It works, El. I moved the coverflow.swf and i can see all the album arts in the filing form. Very nice. Thank you.


However there is just the small problem that when i tap on an album, there is no album art then. It just has a warning sign and text saying " Album not found. Please re-build the cache". Tho tapping again does bring up the track list.

Thanks for your efforts.

[el maco]

Originally Posted by vermanium

However there is just the small problem that when i tap on an album, there is no album art then.

Obviously, you should see the full-size cover instead of that warning Are those jpegs inside the cache folder that MakeBrowser created valid pictures if you look at them in Windows? I must say have no idea right now what could be wrong there but I'll let you know if I come up with something...

Edit. I do have one idea: try the attached resource2.uci (and remember to move coverflow.swf again to the X7 HDD partition after build -- I should update MakeBrowser to do it automatically but let's see if we can make this work first).

[vermanium]

Bingo!!!

That works absolutely perfectly.
But it was my mistake which you pointed out.

I had moved the coverflow.swf correctly to the [X7 FLASH] folder but not the AACache1. On rectifying the mistake, it looks and works great.

And the inclusion of 'Shuffle play all' is of unspeakable help, considering how cumbersome it is in the default menu to toggle between suffle and linear play. So thank you once again.

Please note that i didn't have to try the latest resource2.uci you sent me. Do you want me to test it?

[el maco]

Originally Posted by vermanium

I had moved the coverflow.swf correctly to the [X7 FLASH] folder but not the AACache1. On rectifying the mistake, it looks and works great.

That wasn't a mistake, it was my idea that the cache should not be moved. I'm a bit surprised that it can work that way, but, if it does, great! The latter resource2.uci could potentially save you from the trouble of moving the cache in the future, its up to you to decide whether you want to try it or not...

[vermanium]

Yeah. I'm very happy because i love music and having just installed a big audiophile car audio system, this album management system in a Cowon player completes my whole experience.

Well done for the great work and Thanks.

[da1writer]

El Maco, does this mean that there is now a way to access both albums in Internal and external sources on devices like X7 AND J3? Just wondering as it would be pretty sweet to access both (but I am currently happy withthe way it is right now - I know your busy and all.)

[el maco]

Originally Posted by da1writer

El Maco, does this mean that there is now a way to access both albums in Internal and external sources on devices like X7 AND J3? Just wondering as it would be pretty sweet to access both (but I am currently happy withthe way it is right now - I know your busy and all.)

Yes I realize it could be useful for J3 users but no, I'm still not planning to support combined content from the two different memories in the browser. Sorry.

[vermanium]

I'd like to confirm that El Maco's Flow browser works on X7 pretty neatly, accessing atleast the external drives in my case.

[R4yV0n]

Sorry to resurrect this old thread, but I'm having the problem that vermanium identified above (post #20). That is, the coverflow browser functions almost as it should do, except when an album is selected, instead of displaying the full album art, a little warning sign appears.

But I have no success when I try to emulate vermanium's solution. If I move the cache from the HDD partition to the FLASH partition, when I open the coverflow browser I get something like the coverflow screen, except it's the same piece of album art repeated indefinitely, with no possibility of selecting anything - just scrolling. If anyone has any suggestions on how I can fix this I'd be very grateful Cheers! (NB. I've tried building the cache with both versions of resource2 that appear in this thread)

[timbo.hobo]

@R4yV0n

I'm not sure if you've already got it working, but I just did and here's how I got it to work:

-Create a Flash UI folder under X7 HDD/System in order for MakeBrowser to create coverflow.swf
-Run MakeBrowser with the first resource2.uci provided by el maco (post#15)
-Move coverflow.swf from X7 HDD/System/Flash UI to X7 FLASH/System/Flash UI
-Copy AACache.1 from X7 HDD to X7 FLASH

Works like a charm, I'm utterly amazed at the incredible work done by el maco and Kizune, awesome!

[hippoo]

Originally Posted by timbo.hobo

@R4yV0n

I'm not sure if you've already got it working, but I just did and here's how I got it to work:

-Create a Flash UI folder under X7 HDD/System in order for MakeBrowser to create coverflow.swf
-Run MakeBrowser with the first resource2.uci provided by el maco (post#15)
-Move coverflow.swf from X7 HDD/System/Flash UI to X7 FLASH/System/Flash UI
-Copy AACache.1 from X7 HDD to X7 FLASH

Works like a charm, I'm utterly amazed at the incredible work done by el maco and Kizune, awesome!

Why it wasn't working for me on my J3? Same problem occured as post#28

I've tried the exact method above, exact steps, and even did a little experiment moving the cache folder around and the swf around.

All just didn't work on the external memory!

I guess there's sth. wrong with the resource2.UCI???


I am really crazy about this UI and if it works on J3 EXT, it will be perfect!
Since 32G internal memory isn't enough for me and this is the only problem that stop me to buy a 64G TF card.

@el maco PLs help me out!