Computing screen - Revision history

Dowster at 23:03, 10 March 2017

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	For Orbiters that do not use the on-screen Orbiter menu (such as webpads, mobile phones, and PDAs), the procedure is similar.		For Orbiters that do not use the on-screen Orbiter menu (such as webpads, mobile phones, and PDAs), the procedure is similar.

	*If xine or another media player is running while using ~~hte~~ Computing features, the xine window won't be visible.		*If xine or another media player is running while using the Computing features, the xine window won't be visible.
	*If an external application is running and you wish play a movie, xine will be visible instead of the Orbiter menu.		*If an external application is running and you wish play a movie, xine will be visible instead of the Orbiter menu.

Mcefan at 04:31, 9 October 2012

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	[[Category: Programmer's Guide]]		[[Category: Programmer's Guide]]
	[[Category: Tutorials]]		[[Category: Tutorials\| Computing]]
	== Introduction ==		== Introduction ==

Rwilson131: /* How to add "installed programs" */

2008-09-01T16:21:51Z

How to add "installed programs"

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	== How to add "installed programs"==		== How to add "installed programs"==
	The "Computing" button on the Orbiter menu brings up a list of "installed programs" and "Web bookmarks."		The "Computing" button on the Orbiter menu brings up a list of "installed programs" and "Web bookmarks."
			[[Adding new computing apps]]
	~~http://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php/Adding_new_computing_apps~~

	== How to use ==		== How to use ==

Jeangot: /* How to add "installed programs" */

2008-07-14T20:46:23Z

How to add "installed programs"

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	The "Computing" button on the Orbiter menu brings up a list of "installed programs" and "Web bookmarks."		The "Computing" button on the Orbiter menu brings up a list of "installed programs" and "Web bookmarks."

	~~''(I have no idea how to add programs to this menu~~. ~~If you know how, please add the info here~~.~~)''~~		http://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php/Adding_new_computing_apps

	== How to use ==		== How to use ==

Perspectoff: /* Programming details */

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Programming details

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	== Programming details ==		== Programming details ==

	To encapsulate the logic for Computing screen, a ~~screen handler~~ is ~~being~~ used, overridden ~~in ScreenHandler~~ the method ~~SCREEN_Computing~~.		To encapsulate the logic for the Computing screen, a Screen Handler is used. The ScreenHandler is overridden by the SCREEN_Computing method.

	=== SCREEN_Computing method ===		=== SCREEN_Computing method ===

	~~In here:~~

	~~- we are registering callbacks~~ for cbObjectSelected and cbDataGridSelected events.		*Callbacks for cbObjectSelected and cbDataGridSelected events are registered.

	~~- then will we decide~~ if this ~~orbiter~~ is a OSD orbiter (in which case we know the status of any external application that might be started) or not (in which case will use 'Get Active Application' ~~and~~ get the info from the ~~right OSD~~ Orbiter);		*Decide if this Orbiter is an on-screen OSD orbiter (in which case we will know the status of any external application that might be started) or not (in which case we will use 'Get Active Application' to get the info from the Orbiter in use

	~~- if~~ there is an external application running, ~~we'll~~ show "Desktop" and "Exit" buttons and the associated label; if not, these objects will be hidden.		*If there is an external application running, show the "Desktop" and "Exit" buttons and the associated label; if not, these objects will be hidden.

	=== Computing_ObjectSelected callback method ===		=== Computing_ObjectSelected callback method ===

	If the user presses "Exit" button, ~~orbiter~~ will send a "kill application" command to App_Server and ~~it goes~~ to main menu. ~~Also, any~~ information related to an external application running is ~~being reseted~~.		If the user presses "Exit" button, Orbiter will send a "kill application" command to App_Server and returns to the main menu display. Any information related to an external application running is reset.

	If the user presses "Remote" button, the controlled Orbiter is sent to "Application Desktop" screen and an "Activate Window" ~~with~~ the window class of the external application as parameter is sent to controlled Orbiter. Orbiter already ~~has all~~ the information about external application.		If the user presses "Remote" button, the controlled Orbiter is sent to the "Application Desktop" screen and an "Activate Window" (using the window class of the external application as a parameter) is sent to controlled Orbiter. The Orbiter already should have the information about the external application.

	=== Computing_DatagridSelected callback method ===		=== Computing_DatagridSelected callback method ===

	Once a cell is clicked in Computing screen, this callback method is ~~being called~~. The cell has embedded in its value variable a comma delimited list ~~will~~ parameters about the application to run (window class, description, etc.). ~~Then, a~~ "Spawn Application" command is sent to App_Server and the controlled Orbiter will be notified ~~with~~ a "Active Window" command about the external application ~~being~~ started.		Once a cell is clicked in the Computing screen menu, this callback method is invoked. The cell has embedded in its value variable a comma delimited list with parameters about the application to run (window class, description, etc.). A "Spawn Application" command is sent to App_Server and the controlled Orbiter will be notified so that a "Active Window" command about the external application is started.

	=== Activate Window command ===		=== Activate Window command ===

	This command is implemented in ~~its~~ overridden version ~~for~~ OrbiterLinux. In here, a small module called "Windows List Manager" is ~~being~~ notified about the application to activate. When Orbiter goes to "Application Desktop" screen, RenderDesktop is called and OrbiterLinux will know that it's time to find the external application's window and to activate it / set its position.		This command is implemented in the overridden version of OrbiterLinux. In here, a small module called "Windows List Manager" is notified about the application to activate. When Orbiter goes to the "Application Desktop" screen, RenderDesktop is called and OrbiterLinux will know that it's time to find the external application's window and to activate it and set its position.

Perspectoff: /* How to add "installed programs" */

2008-05-24T22:05:02Z

How to add "installed programs"

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	The "Computing" button on the Orbiter menu brings up a list of "installed programs" and "Web bookmarks."		The "Computing" button on the Orbiter menu brings up a list of "installed programs" and "Web bookmarks."

	''(I have no idea how to add ~~these~~ programs. If you know how, please add the info here.)''		''(I have no idea how to add programs to this menu. If you know how, please add the info here.)''

	== How to use ==		== How to use ==

Perspectoff at 22:04, 24 May 2008

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	The Computing screen allows you to use external applications, like Mozilla Firefox or MythTV Setup. There are two columns on the screen -- one for installed programs and one for web bookmarks.		The Computing screen allows you to use external applications, like Mozilla Firefox or MythTV Setup. There are two columns on the screen -- one for installed programs and one for web bookmarks.

			== How to add "installed programs"==
			The "Computing" button on the Orbiter menu brings up a list of "installed programs" and "Web bookmarks."

			''(I have no idea how to add these programs. If you know how, please add the info here.)''

	== How to use ==		== How to use ==

Perspectoff: /* Introduction */

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Introduction

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	== Introduction ==		== Introduction ==

	The Computing screen allows you to use external applications, like Mozilla or MythTV Setup. There are two columns on the screen -- one for installed programs and one for web bookmarks.		The Computing screen allows you to use external applications, like Mozilla Firefox or MythTV Setup. There are two columns on the screen -- one for installed programs and one for web bookmarks.

	== How to use ==		== How to use ==

Perspectoff: /* Implementation details */

2008-05-24T20:53:38Z

Implementation details

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	*If an external application is running and you wish play a movie, xine will be visible instead of the Orbiter menu.		*If an external application is running and you wish play a movie, xine will be visible instead of the Orbiter menu.

	== ~~Implementation~~ details ==		== Programming details ==

	To encapsulate the logic for Computing screen, a screen handler is being used, overridden in ScreenHandler the method SCREEN_Computing.		To encapsulate the logic for Computing screen, a screen handler is being used, overridden in ScreenHandler the method SCREEN_Computing.

Perspectoff: /* Specifications */

2008-05-24T20:53:05Z

Specifications

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	The Computing screen allows you to use external applications, like Mozilla or MythTV Setup. There are two columns on the screen -- one for installed programs and one for web bookmarks.		The Computing screen allows you to use external applications, like Mozilla or MythTV Setup. There are two columns on the screen -- one for installed programs and one for web bookmarks.

	== ~~Specifications~~ ==		== How to use ==

	=== For OnScreen Orbiters ===		=== For OnScreen Orbiters ===
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	=== For other Orbiters ===		=== For other Orbiters ===
	For Orbiters that do not use the on-screen Orbiter menu (such as webpads, mobile phones, and PDAs), the procedure is similar.		For Orbiters that do not use the on-screen Orbiter menu (such as webpads, mobile phones, and PDAs), the procedure is similar.


	*If xine or another media player is running while using hte Computing features, the xine window won't be visible.		*If xine or another media player is running while using hte Computing features, the xine window won't be visible.