xLobby V3 – 3.0.10099.73
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– 0000815: [skin editor] hidden, locked, disabled checkboxes added to general properties tab (stevenhanna6) – resolved.
– 0000818: [skin editor] cut and paste would offset to incorrect location sometimes (stevenhanna6) – resolved.
– 0000820: [skin editor] couldn’t set back level icon for a category (stevenhanna6) – resolved.
– 0000814: [skin editor] “ungroup” button added to screen elements (stevenhanna6) – resolved.
– 0000813: [skin editor] optional category execute event added for more simplicity (stevenhanna6) – resolved.
– 0000812: [skin editor] localize events on multiple selections at once (stevenhanna6) – resolved.
– 0000811: [generic] when drive was full it was reporting 0% used in storage monitoring area (stevenhanna6) – resolved.
– 0000819: [generic] internal audio volume was saved incorrectly with an offset value (stevenhanna6) – resolved.
– 0000822: [skin editor] jumping to the media player screen causes media player to be overlayed over every control (stevenhanna6) – resolved.
– 0000826: [skin editor] background set command, show backgrounds in drop down box (stevenhanna6) – resolved.
– 0000827: [skin editor] Correct Aspect Ratio for Thumbnails (stevenhanna6) – resolved.
– 0000828: [skin editor] Please add “drop-down” box for event “close overlay by name” (stevenhanna6) – resolved.
– 0000106: [generic] picture rotate function (stevenhanna6) – resolved.
– 0000810: [setup] Please hide data in the email password box (*********************) and add a “Confirm Password” box. (stevenhanna6) – resolved.
– 0000764: [skin editor] Image aspect ratio feature still incomplete. (stevenhanna6) – resolved.
– 0000698: [skin editor] Please fix category image selector picture attached (This is related to 0000678) (stevenhanna6) – resolved.
– 0000330: [generic] Cover art not properly scaled to display aspect ratio (stevenhanna6) – resolved.
– 0000830: [skin editor] “keep aspect ratio” check box works on a category now (stevenhanna6) – resolved.

 

Wes Black

The latest bleeding edge contains some new features and the current release is always under Alt+F2, Updates, Advanced.

xLobby Screen Properties Background Sort By

The Screen Properties Background list with 2 new check boxes to select show Images, Videos in the list box.

 xlobby change background drop down list

The background set command that was static with no file pointer for image location has been updated with a drop down list for selection of different background image files.

xLobby Picture Rotate Feature

xLobby Rotate 90

The xLobby Picture library now has  the ability to rotate pictures on the fly without changing the image quality.

Category image rotate

Category Image Rotate command for rotating pictures 90, 180, 270 degrees.

This news post is subject to changes or updates.

Wes Black

New IPAD Skin from Andy

Andy Grooby is at it again with a new skin called IPAD. Check out the cool graphics.

Forum post: http://xlobby.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=49&t=7283&p=51135#p51135

Andys IPAD Menu

 

Wes Black

xLobby Cube is coming advertisement3

Within the next couple months the xLobby website will soon break into 2 areas of product lines, xLobby-Pro and xLobbys new platform called the xLobby Cube. The new xLobby Cube is a compact inexpensive unit with a easy to use content media management system, using a simple interface for Movies, Music, Pictures and support for HULU desktop and iTunes. The small convenient handheld IR remote control uses 6 buttons for navigation, nav up, nav down, nav left, nav right, enter, back plus 3 buttons for voume +, volume -, mute. The setup and options menu will be built directly into the GUI for user selectable features. There will be no access to Alt + F2 or the skin editor in these systems. The basic concept of the xLobby Cube and the new online website is to sell directly to end users who want a simple media management system to access all there content. With a single HDMI interface users can hookup the xLobby Cube to their theater systems or plasma-LCD displays and scale all content up to 1080P. The xLobby Cube provides a intuitive user interface system with a simple setup menu to connect storage solutions such as USB-Firewire external hard drives and NAS (Network Attached Storage) devices on a home network to manage all their audio and video content. Any MAC or PC on the network can also share there iTunes libraries with the xLobby cube providing a simple method to access all your content. The xLobby cube has a CD ripping system built-in so importing CD’s are easy and user friendly, converts files to .mp3, .wma, .wav. Importing DVD’s are done by 3rd party plug-in software not xLobby, the xLobby Cube GUI simply provides a 2 way API communications path between the 3rd party software just like any other windows PC based software. Moving forward after the initial release we will be adding plugins or add-ons for services like Netflix, You Tube,

Many new features and menu interface designs have been added to the xLobby Cube to provide a simple and easy way to navigate each and every menu of the system, these new features and tools will make it’s way into the next release of the xLobby V3 pro series products for users to explore and use. Some new visual effects include some new category,  panel slide in and out menus, left, right, up, down and category tools.

The xLobby Cube website will provide direct sales to end users with a specfic section for qualified home theater system integrators to provide their services to all xLobby Cube purchasers looking for a professional system integrator to assist them in installing and setting up their xLobby Cube systems. Authorized dealers and distributors can purchase the xLobby Cube at discounted pricing for resale. The xLobby Pro product line will remain the same and only be sold to xLobbby authorized dealers and home theater system integrators. The xLobby cube has provisions so that xLobby Pro dealers and home theater systen integrators can upgrade the license in the future so that the xLobby Cube can integrate into a new or existing xLobby pro system.

 

Screenshots:

xLobby Cube Main Menu

Screenshot: xLobby Cube Start menu

xLobby Cube movies by genre

Screenshot: xLobby Cube menu with Genre overlay on Movie cover artwork

xLobby Cube movies by year

Screenshot: xLobby Cube menu with Year overlay 1999 highlighted on Movie cover artwork

xLobby Cube movies by year inside folder

Screenshot: xLobby Cube menu inside Year folder 1999, movie cover artwork shows title name

xLobby Cube music generic

Screenshot: xLobby Cube, Generic Music menu.

 xLobby Cube Brochure

xLobby Cube, PDF Document Link: xLobby Cube Brochure

xLobby Cube Remote and receiver

xLobby Cube 11 button IR remote and IR remote receiver dongle. 

xLobby Cube Remote Diagram

xLobby Cube Remote Control Diagram.

This News post is subject to change. Pricing on the xLobby Cube to be announced soon, any questions regarding the xLobby Pro series or the xLobby Cube should be directed to Rudy Trujillo, http://www.xlobby.com/about.

 

Wes Black

The new xLobby 12″ Wi-Fi tablet,  part number 95-2011xnet comes complete with a xLobby V3 license installed and can connect to any xLobby hardware running the xLobby xNet service. The tablet can control other xLobby hardware from the xNet service or you can operate home automation devices directly using Global Cache or WACI IP based hardware. Supports Dual-Band/Quad-Mode support (IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n).

Link to WACI Info: http://www.xlobby.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=5465

95-2011xnet-bk

95-2011xnet-bk (Black) Wi-Fi Tablet shown using a xLobby skin created by a veteran xLobby user Andy Grooby,  Iphone Touchscreen Skin  (Main Menu shown)

95-2011xnet-wh

956-2011xnet-wh (White) Wi-Fi Tablet shown using a xLobby skin created by a veteran xLobby user Baddabing,  Heavy Metal Skin (Movie Menu shown)

The screen shots below show xLobbys setup menu on the XNET tab with a new checkbox Show Signal Icon, this new feature will display a small round circle in the top right corner of the xLobby interface that is used for wireless web tablets that indicate connection conditions to the xLobby server. This indicator will eventually make it into the skin editor so users can customize its location, change the graphic or add text. Future additional features will include a wi-fi signal meter for displaying to installers and users the signal levels of the wi-fi connection while using the tablet.

red5xLobby has lost all wi-fi connection

blue2xLobby is trying to reconnect

green2xLobby is connected to server

setup-new-xnet

new-xnet-signal-icon-shown

xLobby Tablet 95-2011xnet

i400_VESA_with_QuickRelease

95-2011DC Docking Cradle for 95-2011xnet Wi-FI Tablet

xLobby 95-2011xNet Tablet Brochure

95-2011xnet Wi-Fi Tablet PDF File:  xLobby 95-2011xNet Tablet Brochure

Hardware Specifications

Processor
Intel® Atom™ N270
1.60 GHz, 32KB/24KB L1 cache, on-die 512-KB 8-way L2 cache, 533 MHz Source Synchronous FSB
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (2 Threads)
Intel Enhanced SpeedStep® Technology
Intel® Streaming SIMD Extensions-2 and -3 (Intel® SSE2 and Intel® SSE3) support and Supplemental Streaming SIMD Extension 3 (SSSE3) support
Execute Disable Bit support for enhanced security
Chipsets
Intel® 945 GSE Express North Bridge with 533 MHz and 667 MHz FSB Support
Intel® ICH7-M South Bridge with 2.0 GB/s full duplex DMI, PCI Express 1.0a
ACPI 1.0b and 2.0 Compliant, supports C0-C4, S0, S3-S5 power states, Intel® SpeedStep® Technology
Memory
2x SODIMM DDR2 (Unbuffered, 64-bits/channel) slots with a standard configuration of 1.0 GB
Supports Single Channel, 533 MHz DDR2 SDRAM
Configurations up to 2.0 GB
Battery
Rechargeable 6-Cell Lithium Ion Smart Battery Pack
(3800 mAh @ 11.1 V, 42W/hr)
Over Charge Protection, Over Discharge Protection, Over Current and Output Short Protection, Over Thermal Protection
Hard Drive
2.5″ 9.5 mm, Ultra DMA SATA 150 MB/s
Configurations from 120 GB @ 5,400 rpm
Configurations from 100 GB @ 7,200 rpm
Video
Intel® GMA 950 PCI Express, 250 MHz Core Render Clock at 1.05V core
Up to 256 MB shared video RAM
DirectX 9.1 Compatible, Intel® Dual Frequency Graphics Technology, Intel® Dynamic Video Memory Technology 3.0
Intel® Smart 2D Display Technology
High Performance MPEG-2 Decoding
VLD/iDCT Hardware Acceleration
Windows® Aero (Glass) Technology Capable
Screen rotates 0°, 90°
1024 x 768 Landscape, 768 x 1024 Portrait
Dual Display Support
External Display up to UXGA (1600×1200) with CRT Hot Plug support (when paired with optional docking cradle)
Display
Toshiba LTD121KCAV 12.1″ TFT XGA LCD Wide Angle Display
TransTouch Technology Passive Resistive Touch Screen
PenMount 6000 USB Controller Chipset (PM6300)
160 points per second sample rate
1024 x 1024 touch screen input resolution
Supports multi-touch in Windows XP
Audio
Intel® High Definition Audio Interface (ICH7-M)
Independent Bus Master Logic for eight (8) general purpose streams: 4 in / 4 out
ALC262-VC2-GR HD Codec
AC ’97 Compatible
Multichannel 32-bit / 44.1KHz/48KHz/96KHz/192KHz sampling rate output (DAC)
Multichannel 32-bit / 44.1KHz/48KHz/96KHz sampling rate input (ADC)
Built-in Stereo Speakers and Dual Digital Microphone Array for added fidelity and accuracy
3.5 mm Headphone & Microphone Plug ‘n Play Jacks
WiFi Wireless
Intel® WiFi Link 5100 PCIe Half Mini Card with Power ON/OFF Switch
MIMO (Multiple Input, Multiple Output) support 802.11n with 1×2 MIMO
Dual-Band/Quad-Mode support (IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n), compatible with IEEE 802.11d /e (Quality of Service [QoS]), 802.11h, and European Telecommunication Standards Institute [ETSI] specifications), and IEEE 802.11i (pre-authentication)
Reduced power consumption in idle associated (25mW)
EIT v4.0 support
Automatic switching between the two bands (2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz)
Uses the 5.170 to 5.825-GHz Industrial, Scientific, and Medical (ISM) frequency band as defined by the IEEE 802.11a specification
Uses the 2.412- to 2.497-GHz ISM frequency band defined by the IEEE 802.11b/g specifications
Provides 128- and 64-bit WEP encryption, hardware AES (support for key sizes of 128 bits, 192 bits, and 256 bits)
Hardware capability to support Cisco* Compatible Extensions v1/2/3/4
Supports IEEE 802.11 Power Save Protocol (PSP)
Supports Basic Service Set (BSS) (AP) and Independent Basic Service Set (IBSS) (peer-to-peer) modes (in legacy 802.11b/g only)
Supports Intel� Wireless Coexistence System (WCS) Phase II for Bluetooth® devices
Supports WiFi-WiMAX coordination
Wake on WLAN (WoWLAN) support
Bluetooth® Wireless
Billionton GUBTCR42M Bluetooth® 2.1+EDR built-in USB module with Power ON/OFF Switch
3G/3.5G WWAN (opt)
Sierra Wireless MC8790 HSUPA PCI Express Mini Card
Qualcomm MSM6290™ chipset
Supports tri-band UMTS(HSPA): 850, 1900, and 2100 MHz
Supports quad-band EDGE/GPRS/GSM: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
TPM Security
Infineon Single-Chip SLB 9635 TT 1.2 Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
Security architecture based on Infineon security controller family
Hardware hash accelerator for SHA-1 algorithm
Trusted Group Computing (TCG) v1.1B / v1.2 configurable mode of operations
Advanced Crypto Engine (ACE) for asymmetric key operations (up to 2048-bit key length)
Power saving sleep mode
I/O Ports
2x USB 2.0
1x DC-In
1x 3.5mm Audio Out, 1x 3.5mm Audio In
1x Cradle Connector (docking cradle available separately)

This news post is subject to changes and updates.

Wes Black

xLobbys new release.

1. New System menu with Storage Add,  Synch,  Import CD, Storage buttons.

2. New System Storage menu, , System storage screen updated/added, removed “system health”

3. New audio cd (CDEX) importer added, screen added.

CDEX

In this release we added a cd ripping interface using the CDEX Open Source Digital Audio CD Extractor. The user will not see the CDEX program screen but xLobbys interface. xLobby will auto detect the insertion of a cd with a pop up overlay screen, after closing the overlay the Audio Import Menu will load. Three choices of audio formats can be selected, rip to .mp3, .wav, .wma.  Available screen details are Artist,  Album, Genre, Year, Tracks, Total Tracks. xLobby will automatically present the Artist coverartwork and alternative artwork options. The music will be stored into your music folder as specified for the music database in the xLobby setup menu. If a CD title is already in your database, a menu will pop up and let you know.

The current version of CDEX is available as a package download in xLobby (Setup) Alt+F2, Updates, Bleeding Edge Update, under Package ID: enter CDEX to download the program.

System, Storage Menu

The new storage system is based on a concept that people have tried to do in one way or another on the forum, the use of a custom made category layout. This is the first attempt at doing this in the default skin, new variables and the new group feature allows one to do this, but as we are still working on this feature.  I will not go into to much detail as things might change a bit.

The System menu will continue to expand into an area where users can access information on there xLobby system as well as manage all the details that interact with media and content internally, externally.

 2-27-2010 10-11-32 AM menu2

More Overlay Menu with new System button Screenshot

2-27-2010 10-11-46 AM system

System Menu Screenshot

2-26-2010 8-03-13 PM storage update

System Storage Screenshot

xLobby CDEX package screenshot

Setup Menu, Update Tab, Package CDEX Screenshot

xLobby CDEX CD Import screenshot

CD Import Overlay Screenshot

cdex cd audio import 1

CD Import Overlay with ” Album Already Exists” Warning Screenshot

cdex cd audio import 2

Import Audio CD Menu Screenshot

This news post is subject to changes and updates.

Wes Black

xLobby SYNCH Technology

What is xLobby SYNCH technology ? it is a management system the provides several options to 1. Backup all your xLobby content from your primary storage drives to an external hard drive or NAS hard drive system, if the primary storage drives with content fail you have a complete and updated backup to restore the content to a new hard drive or drives, 2. The SYNCH technology can expand the amount of xLobby systems that can share content on a single networked solution.
The diagram 1A. shows a media content delivery setup for 12 xLobby systems and two NAS drives. Six xLobby units are each mapped to a different NAS drive for media content. In the past only 6 xLobby machines could reliably pull content from a single NAS drive due to the large data handling demands placed on the NAS hardware without causing data latency issues and undeliverable or dropped data packets of movie content data to the individual xLobby client hardware, this limited the amount of clients that could share the same content, not anymore.

Using xLobbys new SYNCH technology you can now store the same content on a single NAS drive or several NAS drives and xLobby will automatically manage how the content is copied to another NAS drive or external hard drive for purposes of backup or duplicating files to expand the content delivery beyond the limitations of a single NAS solution. Several options allow the content to be SYNCHED by a scheduled time or immediately after new content is stored into the system. Media content can be stored into the NAS-1 drive from any of the twelve xLobby systems individually or simultaneously. SYNC details like time and percentage complete can be populated in the xLobby skin using new variables so users can see when the system is running xLobbys SYNCH technology. Additional features include automatic scheduling xLobby SYNCH times and instant SYNCH when new content is added the copy or backup process starts immediately, for instant content matching. Instant SYNCH is subject to individual hardware setups and the time frame to backup the content will vary from system to system.

The xLobby SYNCH technology can perform backup jobs for any files on the network. Program the xLobby SYNCH system to backup your downloaded ITunes Movie, Music library or any shared resource on your network like TIVO. Remember you can program it to do multiple backups. Even program it to move only new media content to an external hard drive so when you go on a trip you have the most current media with you.

Current SYNCH details include.

1. Source and Destination path details.

2. Status of file transfer, details of how many files.

3. Estimated time left with file transfer comparison information.

4. Data transfer rate in Kb/Sec.

5. Overview list box of file transfer State, Name, Source, Destination, Progress.
The xLobby SYNCH technology will be updated on a regular basis with new features and improvements as the xLobby V3 platform moves forward. Any updates or xLobby V3 improvements can be obtained from the xLobby update system under Alt + F2, Update tab. Any further news and information on xLobby V3 platform (SYNCH) will be posted on the  xLobby website.

xLobby Synch Technology

xLobby SYNCH Diagram

PDF File Link:  xLobby Synch Technology

synch 2-17-2010 6-47-14 PM

Early Screenshot of SYNCH menu

synch under altf2

Alt+F2 setup menu for xLobby SYNCH

The SYNCH technology features should be available in the next xLobby V3 release. This news post is subject to changes and updates.

Wes Black

xLobby V3 – 3.0.10036.43
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– 0000331: [installation] XL Will Not Run on Server 2003 Standard (stevenhanna6) – resolved.
– 0000787: [generic] 5 min temp writer, keeps local drives awake (stevenhanna6) – resolved.
– 0000784: [plugin] dvdcopy timeout error function added (stevenhanna6) – resolved.
– 0000783: [plugin] full disc dvd for bluray machines wont copy (stevenhanna6) – resolved.
– 0000776: [plugin] XWether Does not display “State” or Country” – only displays “City” now. (stevenhanna6) – resolved.
– 0000750: [content playback] current zone audio volume control, like master volume but for the current audio zone (stevenhanna6) – resolved.
– 0000796: [services] russound new commands, “current state” “save” and “restore” (stevenhanna6) – resolved.
– 0000795: [generic] new commands “os->email enable”, “os->email disable”, new variable %xlobby>emailenabled% (stevenhanna6) – resolved.
– 0000794: [skin editor] “alphabetize”: Toolbox/Styles/”Font Resources” (stevenhanna6) – resolved.
– 0000793: [triggers] new “Http Post” trigger added (stevenhanna6) – resolved.
– 0000792: [setup] “email” area added under setup to configure outgoing mail server (stevenhanna6) – resolved.
– 0000791: [generic] new “os->email send” command added (stevenhanna6) – resolved.
– 0000788: [generic] Covers won’t update with “F2 DB Editor”, but will with “spider save events”. (stevenhanna6) – resolved.
– 0000107: [generic] screens sort by last edited date (stevenhanna6) – resolved.
– 0000786: [skin editor] scroll bar missing on style manager (stevenhanna6) – resolved.
– 0000785: [generic] when joining playlists the playlist name is changed to the last add playlist (stevenhanna6) – resolved.
– 0000797: [generic] allow mantis users the ability to collaborate on existing user manual (top of mantis page) (stevenhanna6) – resolved.

V3

User Manual

 

 Draft 0.02

Work in progress

The xLobby V3 Manual is finally taking shape and is accessable from the mantis section of the xLobby website, we are using Google docs to provide colaboration of the file. We have decided to open access to the file for those users that have access to Mantis you have supported the xLobby platform for so long, your help and contributions are very much appreciated. If you participate in the User Manual, please add your name to the list of User Manual Contributors at the top area of the google docs page so we can keep track of everyone who edits the document.

mantis with new google docs

New features:

1. Under Alt+F2, there is a new tab labeled E-Mail for setting up the xLobby E-Mail profiles for connecting to E-Mail servers and accounts like Yahoo, MSN, Gmail, etc. .

2. E-Mail event under Event Editor, Command Group\Commands (Email send),  Subject + Body information to be sent to the E-Mail server, located under Alt+F2 in xLobbys setup menu.

3. A new HTTP Port Trigger for receiving commands from IP based devices like the WACI, Global Cache, Etc. .

xLobby E-Mail Server Alt+f2

xLobby Screenshot: Alt+F2, E-Mail Setup Tab

xLobby E-Mail Event

xLobby Screenshot: Event Editor, E-Mail Event

xLobby HTTP Trigger

xLobby Screenshot: HTTP Post Trigger

xLobby Screen Sort

xLobby Screenshot of the Screen Selection menu. A new feature was added so you can sort screens alphabetically (abc) or by (date) the edit date.

 

This News post is subject to change.

 

Wes Black

Calrads new 4 x 4 HDMI matrix switcher can be used for multi-room or multi-display signal delivery, IR or RS232 controllable.

40-968M Screenshot

xLobby Screenshot of Calrad’s 40-968M Sample Control Menu

The interface can be used with a touchscreen or IR style remote using IR commands to xLobby or via RS232 for one way or two way communication using RS232 protocol type remote controls. The (Group) commands provide a single event to switch all outputs to sources 1-4.

service screenshot 40-968M

xLobby screenshot of the xController service running RS232 communication with Calrads 40-968M 4 x 4 HDMI matrix switcher.

Specifications:

-4 x 4 HDMI matrix switcher is real HDMI V1.3b;
-HDCP compliant;
-Support full HDMI resolutions 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 720i and standard video format;
-Multiple witching modes: IR remote control, operate manually or operate via RS232 port;
-With IR extender: enlarge remote control signal;
-19″ Rack-mountable: with mounting kit and screws;
-Input video signal: 0.5-1.0 volts p-p;
-Input DDC signal: 5 volts p-p (TTL);
-Audio: LPCM,Dolby-AC3, DTS7.1, DSD/Dolby TrueHD/DTS-HD master Audio;
-HDMI video color format: deep color 24bit/36bit
-RS232 communication: 9600, n,8, 1
-Maximum transmission distance: without signal loss with transmission distance of 10m by 26AWG hdmi cable and 15m by 24AWG hdmi cable and more 22 AWG hdmi cable.
-Power consumption: 36W (maximum);
-Power supply: 12V DC, 3A;
-Disc with manual, RS232 codes, IR codes
-Dimensions: 440 x 57 x 200mm;
-Net weight: 2.9kg;
-Shipping weight: 5kg.

xlobby 40-988M 4 x 4 HDMI Switcher Front

Front View, 40-968M 4 x 4 HDMI Matrix Switcher

xlobby 40-988M 4 x 4 HDMI Switcher (4)

Rear View, 40-968M 4 x 4 HDMI Matrix Switcher

xlobby 40-988M 4 x 4 HDMI Switcher

Rear view 40-968M with RS232 Port, Lan Port

 

40-968M Remote (1)

IR Remote Control with discrete input selection or up\down input navigation

xLobby Noir control system

Drawing in PDF file format: xLobby Noir control system

Drawing Illustration of a xLobby controlled Satellite switching system used in a sports bar. The system can also be used in a home to route 4 video sources (Satellite, Blu-ray, xBox, xLobby) to 4 displays. xLobby can directly control the HDMI matrix switcher by itself or any type of universal remote such as RTI, etc. can be setup to speak with xLobby using a second RS232 port for full 2 way communication as well, so that touchscreens and wireless remotes have full 2 way control to the switcher independently or simultaneously. 

 

This news post is subject to changes or updates.

 

Wes Black

New xLobby v3 Build 3.0.10022.8

xLobby V3 – 3.0.10022.8
=======================
– 0000034: [generic] when adding a new command in irplugin it doesnt refresh in the event command add area (stevenhanna6) – resolved.
– 0000774: [services] xcontroller, “pause logging” and “show hex” for log added (stevenhanna6) – resolved.
– 0000773: [generic] manually add new storage location through skin (stevenhanna6) – resolved.
– 0000771: [generic] sound to notify when IR learn has started and finished (stevenhanna6) – resolved.
– 0000770: [generic] file browser does not show all file types (stevenhanna6) – resolved.
– 0000769: [client/server] client connection status now reported in log file (stevenhanna6) – resolved.
– 0000768: [client/server] new, silent reconnects option added for clients (stevenhanna6) – resolved.
– 0000767: [generic] file type icons didn’t appear in file browser (stevenhanna6) – resolved.
– 0000763: [client/server] “Reconnect…” box is too small? (stevenhanna6) – resolved.
– 0000427: [generic] Automatic external hard drive setup (stevenhanna6) – resolved.
– 0000140: [generic] deleting files from recycle bin messes up the os from the file browser (stevenhanna6) – resolved.
– 0000134: [setup] add predefined resolutions for display (stevenhanna6) – resolved.
– 0000048: [generic] file explorer, add drive refresh (stevenhanna6) – resolved.
– 0000775: [skin editor] file category type doesn’t show category options (stevenhanna6) – resolved.

xLobby users can now easily add  external hard drives or NAS hardware to there system without the complexity of having to go into Alt+F2 setup menu and configure the media databases and DVD plugin manually. xLobby can easily add external storage products and set up the external drives automatically for use as a media storage devices under databases and in the DVD Plugin.

Navigating to the new System Storage menu From the main menu select More, Health, Storage Add. This is a temporary location and  further design changes and options will continue in future releases.

xLobby System Health Menu

System Heath Menu

(Automatically Add Storage)

Connecting external USB hard drives, Press the Add button and follow the instructions until the process is complete.  xLobby has now created all the media folders for the new drive and already mapped out the drive for use in xLobby for immediate use.

(Manually Add Storage)

In this section you can manually add external hard drives or setup NAS storage solutions on a network.

The Reset button will set all file paths to the top most directories.

xLobby add drive screenshot

(System Storage Menu)

This news post is subject to updates or changes.

Wes Black