Re: [SlimDevices: Plugins] Installation Sticky??
BlueScreenJunky;389851 Wrote: yeah, I wasn't too sure about where to unzip the files either. You just have to extract the content of the sip file in the /server/Plugins/ directory (you might have to create it). For exemple if you download CustomBrowse, you'll have a .zip with a CustomBrowse folder inside. Just unzip this folder in the Plugins directory, so that you have something like -C:\program files\Squeezecenter\Server\Plugins\CustomBrowse\- with a bunch of files inside. Then you have to restart Squeezecenter (either use stop squeezecenter then start squeezecenter from the tray icon, or just reboot the whole server), and your new plug-in should be there. PS : Maybe you already know that, but a lot of useful plugins can be downloaded through the Extension Downloader plugin, just by adding the adress of the 'repositories' (http://wiki.slimdevices.com/index.php/SqueezeCenter_Repositories) you want, and selecting the plugins from the list. I was aware of the repositories, and that sort of installation appears to work pretty well. I tried to follow through the unzip process. I put the zip file (invaders.zip) in the C:\program files\squeezecenter\server\plugins\ (program name) folder and unzipped it. The file extracted fine, but now I have all the above plus\invaders plugin\plugins\invaders\jive\invaders.zip\ (and finally the files). Obviously I am doing something simple wrong!!! Suggestions? -- chenrikson chenrikson's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=22407 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=58836 ___ plugins mailing list plugins@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/plugins
Re: [SlimDevices: Plugins] Installation Sticky??
I think funkstar didn't mean that the wiki is clear enough as it is, but that if it is not clear enough (which is the case since you didn't find the information you wanted, and I also have some difficulties understanding some of it) the solution is NOT to add stickies on the forum, but to improve the wiki itself. The content would be exactly the same, but instead of being a sticky on the forum it would be an article on the wiki (in the beginner's guides for exemple), with at least 2 advantages : -The wiki serves as the main source of documentation, so it's better if everything is on there, instead of spread between the wiki and the forum. -It can be updated later on by anyone, even if the original poster is not around anymore. By the way, what's your problem with installing 3rd party plug-ins ? Maybe we can help you out while we wait for someone to write a guide ;-) (I'd do it but I'm pretty new here so I might get things wrong) -- BlueScreenJunky BlueScreenJunky's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=22725 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=58836 ___ plugins mailing list plugins@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/plugins
Re: [SlimDevices: Plugins] Installation Sticky??
Thanks BlueScreenJunky, thats exactly what I was meaning. Sure have a sticky in the forums, but just put a link in it to the re-written Wiki page. chenrikson;389682 Wrote: For example, how can I use the SD card slot in the controller - if I can -- not to mention the interface on the bottom of the remote?. At the moment, the SD card is only used to collecting logs and screen dumps from the Controller or updating firmware when it can't be done over the network. It may or may not have other uses in the future, nothing has been said publicly, thats why there is little documentation on it. The same goes for the external connector on the base of the controller. Right now the only use it has is for internal development and debugging. But who knows for the future. -- funkstar funkstar's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2335 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=58836 ___ plugins mailing list plugins@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/plugins
Re: [SlimDevices: Plugins] Installation Sticky??
BlueScreenJunky;389752 Wrote: I By the way, what's your problem with installing 3rd party plug-ins ? Maybe we can help you out while we wait for someone to write a guide ;-) (I'd do it but I'm pretty new here so I might get things wrong) Point taken!. My problem is that I am not entirely clear about what to do with downloaded zip files for the controller. I understand that they need to be un-zipped in a specific folder, although even that isn't really clear. I think I have followed the directions correctly, but the Applet Installer on the controller doesn't find the applications (sigh). SC plug-ins generally work fine, but I admit it took me a while to figure out that they were only available if SC was selected as the music source (duh!) I appreciate your offer of some help. A previous post about installing applets went unanswered. -- chenrikson chenrikson's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=22407 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=58836 ___ plugins mailing list plugins@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/plugins
Re: [SlimDevices: Plugins] Installation Sticky??
yeah, I wasn't too sure about where to unzip the files either. You just have to extract the content of the sip file in the /server/Plugins/ directory (you might have to create it). For exemple if you download CustomBrowse, you'll have a .zip with a CustomBrowse folder inside. Just unzip this folder in the Plugins directory, so that you have something like -C:\program files\Squeezecenter\Server\Plugins\CustomBrowse\- with a bunch of files inside. Then you have to restart Squeezecenter (either use stop squeezecenter then start squeezecenter from the tray icon, or just reboot the whole server), and your new plug-in should be there. PS : Maybe you already know that, but a lot of useful plugins can be downloaded through the Extension Downloader plugin, just by adding the adress of the 'repositories' (http://wiki.slimdevices.com/index.php/SqueezeCenter_Repositories) you want, and selecting the plugins from the list. -- BlueScreenJunky BlueScreenJunky's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=22725 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=58836 ___ plugins mailing list plugins@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/plugins
Re: [SlimDevices: Plugins] Installation Sticky??
Actual server plugins, or extensions, are now handled by the Extension Downloader built into the server. I assume this will eventually handle SqueezeOS applets and extensions as well. There has also been talk of having walpapers in the wiki which can be browsed from your local SqueezeCenter and added to your controller from there. This all takes time to put together though and not everything the developers want to do with SC can be done right now :) Rest assured it will all get a lot easier over time. Increased usability is a major goal and also a mojor project. -- funkstar funkstar's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2335 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=58836 ___ plugins mailing list plugins@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/plugins
Re: [SlimDevices: Plugins] Installation Sticky??
OK, so the Extension Downloader also deals with SqueezeOS files. http://wiki.slimdevices.com/index.php/SqueezeCenter_Repositories -- funkstar funkstar's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2335 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=58836 ___ plugins mailing list plugins@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/plugins
Re: [SlimDevices: Plugins] Installation Sticky??
chenrikson;389440 Wrote: Anybody up for writing such a sticky? Will the Mods put it in? A sticky is a waste of time. If the information isn't all in the Wiki, then it can be added and edited by anyone that creates an account. That is the whole point of wiki's The best way to hide relevant information is to put it in a forum sticky :) -- funkstar funkstar's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2335 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=58836 ___ plugins mailing list plugins@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/plugins
Re: [SlimDevices: Plugins] Installation Sticky??
I hear you, but disagree. I have written stickeys for other forums and have been gratified about how many people have expressed appreciation for my effort. You may be expert enough to do all you need with the existing documentation, but I am not - in spite of 20 plus years of using computers. Many Duet users could benefit from some simple educational outreach -- if I knew how to do something why would I not share that information with someone else? As it exists, much of the wiki is written by experts for other experts. Logitech needs to make a serious effort at upgrading their documentation. For example, how can I use the SD card slot in the controller - if I can -- not to mention the interface on the bottom of the remote?. -- chenrikson chenrikson's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=22407 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=58836 ___ plugins mailing list plugins@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/plugins
