New Features in TV browser 2.0
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New features of the GUI
New look of the GUI
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We completely redesigned the GUI paying most attention to improved usability. During the make-over we even removed a layout which was one of the delays in releasing this version. |
Station logos
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Probably one of the most requested features: station logos. They are now included and make navigation in TV-Browser a lot easier. If you are not happy with the logos supplied they can be deactivated or even replaced with your own custom logos! |
Right side
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To properly use the new logos we implemented a new navigation bar. The drop down menus have been abandoned. The buttons for "Morgens,..." have been replaced by time buttons. In case you've always wanted a button for every hour of the day you can now have that. |
Plugin manager
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This is one of my favorite improvements: the tree on the left. The tree shows which plugins marks which program neatly sorted by date. Every plugin can manage the tree sructure as wanted. E.g. the CapturePlugin creates a branch for every CaptureDevice whereas the Lieblingssendungsplugin does the same for every Lieblingssendung. To have a quick view on tomorrows reminders, this is the place to look at. If you want to compose a printlist the plugin manager is the place to do that. Theres even an export/import feature. Right click on any folder to copy the shows to another plugin. Print next weeks reminders or the schedule for one of your favorite programs from the plugin manager using the print plugin. You can always hide the plugin manager with a button in the toolbar or even faster by pressing F2. |
Toolbar
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Removing the drop down menus we improved the toolbar. You can now leave gaps and position the buttons according to your liking or remove them. Additionaly we implemented a filter button. The button changes its color if there is an active filter |
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In version 1.0 there were 2 plugins for the web search: one for google and one for IMDb. Why? Because every plugin can only generate one entry to the context menu. We changed that and we combined both plugins to a single web plugin. You may now add own pages, remove pages and so on. |
Enhancements of the filters
The filter automatically saves the most recently used filter. It will then be automatically loaded when you launch the program.
Furthermore the order of the filters is saved and the filter components are put in alphabetical order.
Secondary 2 new filter components have been added
- PluginIcon: shows all programs a plugin creates an icon for (e.g. rating)
- BeanShell filter: enables you to write your own filters
The time filter can now accept minutes and works correctly beyond the 24hour barrier (Instead of "and" "or" it's possible to use the german equivalents "und" "oder". Just for your information.)
