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Marie.o: Add note about screen / graphics size which are used as a base for Orbiter objects.

2019-03-13T17:10:35Z

Add note about screen / graphics size which are used as a base for Orbiter objects.

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	Here's a simplified [[UML]] for Orbiter (pocketfrog implementation).		Here's a simplified [[UML]] for Orbiter (pocketfrog implementation).

			All graphics are rendered based on a 2844px by 1600px sized canvas.

	[[Integrating custom controls in Orbiter]]		[[Integrating custom controls in Orbiter]]

Mcefan: /* LinuxMCE Orbiters */

2014-12-19T16:29:57Z

LinuxMCE Orbiters

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	Orbiters are high-tech remote controls. In a LinuxMCE system, they are the devices that users use to communicate/interface with LinuxMCE. Users control all user-aspects and functionalities of LinuxMCE through a standardized Orbiter User Interface (UI) that is displayed on the Orbiters.		Orbiters are high-tech remote controls. In a LinuxMCE system, they are the devices that users use to communicate/interface with LinuxMCE. Users control all user-aspects and functionalities of LinuxMCE through a standardized Orbiter User Interface (UI) that is displayed on the Orbiters.

	LinuxMCE allows a wide variety of devices to function as Orbiters. Any device that is able to connect to your LinuxMCE LAN with a web interface can be used as an Orbiter. This means that ordinary laptops or PCs, wireless tablets (ARM or PC), PDAs, mobile phones (Symbian or Microsoft Mobile) and even Bluetooth smart phones can be used as Orbiters. For a comprehensive list of devices that have been used by LinuxMCE users as Orbiters, consult the [[:Category:Orbiters\|orbiter hardware list]].<br>		LinuxMCE allows a wide variety of devices to function as Orbiters. Any device that is able to connect to your LinuxMCE LAN with a web interface can be used as an Orbiter. This means that ordinary laptops or PCs, smart phones (Android and IOS), wireless tablets (ARM or PC), PDAs, mobile phones (Symbian or Microsoft Mobile) and even Bluetooth enabled smart phones can be used as Orbiters. For a comprehensive list of devices that have been used by LinuxMCE users as Orbiters, consult the [[:Category:Orbiters\|orbiter hardware list]].<br>

	LinuxMCE Media Directors can also be used as Orbiters. Each Media Director has an on-screen Orbiter UI that can be controlled via a touch-screen interface, a handheld remote control (such as a Windows MCE remote control), or a universal infrared remote control connected by [[USB UIRT\|USB-UIRT]].		LinuxMCE Media Directors can also be used as Orbiters. Each Media Director has an on-screen Orbiter UI that can be controlled via a touch-screen interface, a handheld remote control (such as a Windows MCE remote control), or a universal infrared remote control connected by [[USB UIRT\|USB-UIRT]].

Mcefan at 04:01, 20 October 2012

2012-10-20T04:01:38Z

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Mcefan at 23:34, 4 October 2012

2012-10-04T23:34:35Z

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	[[Image:Orbiters.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Orbiters Page Admin Website]]		[[Image:Orbiters.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Orbiters Page Admin Website]]

	The '''Orbiters''' are the devices used to communicate/interface with LinuxMCE at the user level. The Orbiter devices display the standardized Orbiter User Interface (UI) from which users control all user-aspects and functionality of LinuxMCE. Media Directors have their own on-screen Orbiter UI. ~~</p>~~		The '''Orbiters''' are the devices used to communicate/interface with LinuxMCE at the user level. The Orbiter devices display the standardized Orbiter User Interface (UI) from which users control all user-aspects and functionality of LinuxMCE. Media Directors have their own on-screen Orbiter UI.

	An Orbiter can be a laptop, a Blackberry, or even a Bluetooth mobile phone.		An Orbiter can be a laptop, a Blackberry, or even a Bluetooth mobile phone.

Mcefan at 23:32, 4 October 2012

2012-10-04T23:32:04Z

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			{{toc}}
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	[[Category: Orbiters]]		[[Category: Orbiters]]
	[[Category: Admin Website]]		[[Category: Admin Website]]
	[[Image:Orbiters.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Orbiters Page Admin Website]]~~<p>~~The '''Orbiters''' are the devices used to communicate/interface with LinuxMCE at the user level. The Orbiter devices display the standardized Orbiter User Interface (UI) from which users control all user-aspects and functionality of LinuxMCE. Media Directors have their own on-screen Orbiter UI. </p>		[[Image:Orbiters.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Orbiters Page Admin Website]]

			The '''Orbiters''' are the devices used to communicate/interface with LinuxMCE at the user level. The Orbiter devices display the standardized Orbiter User Interface (UI) from which users control all user-aspects and functionality of LinuxMCE. Media Directors have their own on-screen Orbiter UI. </p>

	An Orbiter can be a laptop, a Blackberry, or even a Bluetooth mobile phone.		An Orbiter can be a laptop, a Blackberry, or even a Bluetooth mobile phone.

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Chris Caven: /* Selecting a scenario from the phone's main menu */

2010-02-03T21:46:27Z

Selecting a scenario from the phone's main menu

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	===Selecting a scenario from the phone's main menu===		===Selecting a scenario from the phone's main menu===
	On the mobile phones, the screen is quite small, so rather than showing you all the scenarios for a room, the phone normally just shows the categories of scenarios: 'Lighting', 'Media', 'Climate', 'Security', 'Telecom', 'Other'. Select a category, then select the scenario underneath it. The 'c' button always takes you back to the main menu. The red 'off' button stops whatever media is playing. And the 'menu' button hides Orbiter so you can use the phone as a normal phone again. To show the Orbiter again, hold the menu button until a strip of currently running programs appears, and chose 'LinuxMCE MO'. If the Orbiter isn't running, press the menu button, and choose 'LinuxMCE MO' from the menu. When you do, the Orbiter won't appear instantly--it will only appear when a Media Director is in proximity and is able to connect to the phone and talk to the LinuxMCE MO software. This can take around 15 seconds. While using the Orbiter, all the other keys have different functions depending on what you're doing. A brief legend is usually shown on the screen, and you can hold down the 'c' button for help.		On the mobile phones, the screen is quite small, so rather than showing you all the scenarios for a room, the phone normally just shows the categories of scenarios: 'Lighting', 'Media', 'Climate', 'Security', 'Telecom', 'Other'. Select a category, then select the scenario underneath it. The 'c' button always takes you back to the main menu. The red 'off' button stops whatever media is playing. And the 'menu' button hides Orbiter so you can use the phone as a normal phone again. To show the Orbiter again, hold the menu button until a strip of currently running programs appears, and chose 'LinuxMCE MO'. If the Orbiter isn't running, press the menu button and choose 'LinuxMCE MO' from the menu. When you do, the Orbiter won't appear instantly --- it will only appear when a Media Director is in proximity and is able to connect to the phone and talk to the LinuxMCE MO software. This can take around 15 seconds. While using the Orbiter, all the other keys have different functions, depending on what you're doing. A brief legend is usually shown on the screen and you can hold down the 'c' button for help.

	===Selecting a scenario from another Orbiter's main menu with touch or mouse===		===Selecting a scenario from another Orbiter's main menu with touch or mouse===

Chris Caven: /* Setting up an Orbiter from the LinuxMCE administration screen */

2010-02-03T21:31:09Z

Setting up an Orbiter from the LinuxMCE administration screen

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	[[Category: Orbiters]]		[[Category: Orbiters]]
	[[Category: Admin Website]]		[[Category: Admin Website]]
	[[Image:Orbiters.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Orbiters Page Admin Website]]~~<~~p>The '''Orbiters''' are the devices used to communicate/interface with LinuxMCE at the user level. The Orbiter devices display the standardized Orbiter User Interface (UI) from which users control all user-aspects and functionality of LinuxMCE. Media Directors have their own on-screen Orbiter UI. ~~<~~/p>		[[Image:Orbiters.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Orbiters Page Admin Website]]<p>The '''Orbiters''' are the devices used to communicate/interface with LinuxMCE at the user level. The Orbiter devices display the standardized Orbiter User Interface (UI) from which users control all user-aspects and functionality of LinuxMCE. Media Directors have their own on-screen Orbiter UI. </p>

	An Orbiter can be a laptop, a Blackberry, or even a Bluetooth mobile phone.		An Orbiter can be a laptop, a Blackberry, or even a Bluetooth mobile phone.
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	Here you add all the Orbiters you want to use in your house, no matter what type. This includes the Mobile Orbiters (e.g. mobile phones), the regular Orbiters (e.g. wireless webpads and tablet PCs), Orbiters you want to run on a normal PC, as well as the on-screen Orbiter displays (every Media Director displays an Orbiter on screen). All Orbiters connected to the system will appear on this page.		Here you add all the Orbiters you want to use in your house, no matter what type. This includes the Mobile Orbiters (e.g. mobile phones), the regular Orbiters (e.g. wireless webpads and tablet PCs), Orbiters you want to run on a normal PC, as well as the on-screen Orbiter displays (every Media Director displays an Orbiter on screen). All Orbiters connected to the system will appear on this page.

	*~~<~~b>Room~~<~~/b>: this is the room where the orbiter is normally kept. For mobile orbiters this selection isn't important since you carry them everywhere. For regular orbiters, the room is choosen by manual selection.		*<b>Room</b>: this is the room where the orbiter is normally kept. For mobile orbiters this selection isn't important since you carry them everywhere. For regular orbiters, the room is choosen by manual selection.

	*~~<~~b>Leave Monitor on for OSD~~<~~/b>: OSD (On-screen display) refers to an Orbiter that runs on a Media Director and is controlled by the keyboard/mouse, or by an infrared, USB, or Bluetooth remote control connected to the Media Director. When this option is checked, the TV will not shut off when media is finished playing, so that the Orbiter can then be displayed. The TV turns off only when the screen saver starts, or when you select Power-->Turn off display.		*<b>Leave Monitor on for OSD</b>: OSD (On-screen display) refers to an Orbiter that runs on a Media Director and is controlled by the keyboard/mouse, or by an infrared, USB, or Bluetooth remote control connected to the Media Director. When this option is checked, the TV will not shut off when media is finished playing, so that the Orbiter can then be displayed. The TV turns off only when the screen saver starts, or when you select Power-->Turn off display.

	::If you always control the Media Director using an Orbiter such as a web pad or mobile phone, leave this option unchecked. In this configuration, the TV will come on only when you're playing media or watching TV, and will turn off when you're done.		::If you always control the Media Director using an Orbiter such as a web pad or mobile phone, leave this option unchecked. In this configuration, the TV will come on only when you're playing media or watching TV, and will turn off when you're done.

	*~~<~~b>This device uses a Wi-Fi connection~~<~~/b>: This option is useful for webpads and PDAs with a Wi-Fi signal. Since Wi-Fi is somewhat unreliable, the Core and Orbiter will constantly 'ping' each other to make sure the connection is strong enough. The Orbiter software will exit whenever the Orbiter goes out of range.		*<b>This device uses a Wi-Fi connection</b>: This option is useful for webpads and PDAs with a Wi-Fi signal. Since Wi-Fi is somewhat unreliable, the Core and Orbiter will constantly 'ping' each other to make sure the connection is strong enough. The Orbiter software will exit whenever the Orbiter goes out of range.

	*~~<~~b>No Effects~~<~~/b>: Many screens have special effects, such as animated buttons, fades, and so on. If the Orbiter has a slow processor, this may slow down response time. This option will disable any special effects on the Orbiter so it will run as fast as possible.		*<b>No Effects</b>: Many screens have special effects, such as animated buttons, fades, and so on. If the Orbiter has a slow processor, this may slow down response time. This option will disable any special effects on the Orbiter so it will run as fast as possible.

	*~~<~~b>Language:~~<~~/b> All the text on the screen will appear in the selected language (as much as possible).		*<b>Language:</b> All the text on the screen will appear in the selected language (as much as possible).

	::NOTE: You can create your own menus and translate screens into other languages using [[Designer]].		::NOTE: You can create your own menus and translate screens into other languages using [[Designer]].

	*~~<~~b>Size~~<~~/b>: Choose the screen size you want. If this is an on-screen Orbiter on a Media Director, this will also set the Media Director's screen resolution.		*<b>Size</b>: Choose the screen size you want. If this is an on-screen Orbiter on a Media Director, this will also set the Media Director's screen resolution.

	*~~<~~b>Skin~~<~~/b>: There are several skins (motifs) from which to choose: 'Wood', 'Marble', etc.		*<b>Skin</b>: There are several skins (motifs) from which to choose: 'Wood', 'Marble', etc.

	*~~<~~b>User~~<~~/b>: This is the person who normally uses this Orbiter.		*<b>User</b>: This is the person who normally uses this Orbiter.

	*~~<~~b>Quick Regen~~<~~/b>: To make the orbiters respond quickly, all images are pre-rendered. The User interface is "built" by the [[Orbiter Generator]] program. This option triggers the Orbiter Generator to re-generate the user interface for this Orbiter. It will only regenerate screens that appear to have changed.		*<b>Quick Regen</b>: To make the orbiters respond quickly, all images are pre-rendered. The User interface is "built" by the [[Orbiter Generator]] program. This option triggers the Orbiter Generator to re-generate the user interface for this Orbiter. It will only regenerate screens that appear to have changed.

	*~~<~~b>Full Regen~~<~~/b>: This will cause Orbiter Generator to re-generate every screen on the Orbiter.		*<b>Full Regen</b>: This will cause Orbiter Generator to re-generate every screen on the Orbiter.

	*~~<~~b>Reduce image size by %~~<~~/b>: This will cause Orbiter Generator to add some padding to the screens. This is useful if the screen margins are being displayed outside of the TV screen.		*<b>Reduce image size by %</b>: This will cause Orbiter Generator to add some padding to the screens. This is useful if the screen margins are being displayed outside of the TV screen.
	::~~<~~b>Developer info~~<~~/b>: although it may sound intuitive that the corresponding DeviceData is also called "Reduce image size by %", it is in fact called "Spacing". The PK_DeviceData for it is 150. The text "Reduce image size by %" comes from the DeviceTemplate_DeviceData table and it's the meaning of the device data in that specific device context		::<b>Developer info</b>: although it may sound intuitive that the corresponding DeviceData is also called "Reduce image size by %", it is in fact called "Spacing". The PK_DeviceData for it is 150. The text "Reduce image size by %" comes from the DeviceTemplate_DeviceData table and it's the meaning of the device data in that specific device context
	*~~<~~b>Offset~~<~~/b>: This causes the Orbiter to do backflips while reciting a poem backwards. (Just kidding. If you know what it does, please edit this section.)		*<b>Offset</b>: This causes the Orbiter to do backflips while reciting a poem backwards. (Just kidding. If you know what it does, please edit this section.)

	==Change the look and feel of the Orbiter==		==Change the look and feel of the Orbiter==
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	===Selecting a scenario from the phone's main menu===		===Selecting a scenario from the phone's main menu===
	On the mobile phones, the screen is quite small, so rather than showing you all the scenarios for a room, the phone normally just shows the categories of scenarios: 'Lighting', 'Media', 'Climate', 'Security', 'Telecom', 'Other'. Select a category, then select the scenario underneath it. The 'c' button always takes you back to the main menu. The red 'off' button stops whatever media is playing. And the 'menu' button hides Orbiter so you can use the phone as a normal phone again. To show the Orbiter again, hold the menu button until a strip of currently <span class="plainlinks">[http://www.thepiggybackrider.com/ <span style="color:black;font-weight:normal; text-decoration:none!important; background:none!important; text-decoration:none;/CITATION/">kid carrier</span>]</span> running programs appears, and chose 'LinuxMCE MO'. If the Orbiter isn't running, press the menu button and choose 'LinuxMCE MO' from the menu. When you do, the Orbiter won't appear instantly --- it will only appear when a Media Director is in proximity and is able to connect to the phone and talk to the LinuxMCE MO software. This can take around 15 seconds. While using the Orbiter, all the other keys have different functions, depending on what you're doing. A brief legend is usually shown on the screen and you can hold down the 'c' button for help.		On the mobile phones, the screen is quite small, so rather than showing you all the scenarios for a room, the phone normally just shows the categories of scenarios: 'Lighting', 'Media', 'Climate', 'Security', 'Telecom', 'Other'. Select a category, then select the scenario underneath it. The 'c' button always takes you back to the main menu. The red 'off' button stops whatever media is playing. And the 'menu' button hides Orbiter so you can use the phone as a normal phone again. To show the Orbiter again, hold the menu button until a strip of currently running programs appears, and chose 'LinuxMCE MO'. If the Orbiter isn't running, press the menu button and choose 'LinuxMCE MO' from the menu. When you do, the Orbiter won't appear instantly --- it will only appear when a Media Director is in proximity and is able to connect to the phone and talk to the LinuxMCE MO software. This can take around 15 seconds. While using the Orbiter, all the other keys have different functions, depending on what you're doing. A brief legend is usually shown on the screen and you can hold down the 'c' button for help.

	===Selecting a scenario from another Orbiter's main menu with touch or mouse===		===Selecting a scenario from another Orbiter's main menu with touch or mouse===

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	[[Category: Orbiters]]		[[Category: Orbiters]]
	[[Category: Admin Website]]		[[Category: Admin Website]]
	[[Image:Orbiters.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Orbiters Page Admin Website]]<p>The '''Orbiters''' are the devices used to communicate/interface with LinuxMCE at the user level. The Orbiter devices display the standardized Orbiter User Interface (UI) from which users control all user-aspects and functionality of LinuxMCE. Media Directors have their own on-screen Orbiter UI. </p>		[[Image:Orbiters.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Orbiters Page Admin Website]]<p>The '''Orbiters''' are the devices used to communicate/interface with LinuxMCE at the user level. The Orbiter devices display the standardized Orbiter User Interface (UI) from which users control all user-aspects and functionality of LinuxMCE. Media Directors have their own on-screen Orbiter UI. </p>

	An Orbiter can be a laptop, a Blackberry, or even a Bluetooth mobile phone.		An Orbiter can be a laptop, a Blackberry, or even a Bluetooth mobile phone.
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	Here you add all the Orbiters you want to use in your house, no matter what type. This includes the Mobile Orbiters (e.g. mobile phones), the regular Orbiters (e.g. wireless webpads and tablet PCs), Orbiters you want to run on a normal PC, as well as the on-screen Orbiter displays (every Media Director displays an Orbiter on screen). All Orbiters connected to the system will appear on this page.		Here you add all the Orbiters you want to use in your house, no matter what type. This includes the Mobile Orbiters (e.g. mobile phones), the regular Orbiters (e.g. wireless webpads and tablet PCs), Orbiters you want to run on a normal PC, as well as the on-screen Orbiter displays (every Media Director displays an Orbiter on screen). All Orbiters connected to the system will appear on this page.

	*<b>Room</b>: this is the room where the orbiter is normally kept. For mobile orbiters this selection isn't important since you carry them everywhere. For regular orbiters, the room is choosen by manual selection.		*<b>Room</b>: this is the room where the orbiter is normally kept. For mobile orbiters this selection isn't important since you carry them everywhere. For regular orbiters, the room is choosen by manual selection.

	*<b>Leave Monitor on for OSD</b>: OSD (On-screen display) refers to an Orbiter that runs on a Media Director and is controlled by the keyboard/mouse, or by an infrared, USB, or Bluetooth remote control connected to the Media Director. When this option is checked, the TV will not shut off when media is finished playing, so that the Orbiter can then be displayed. The TV turns off only when the screen saver starts, or when you select Power-->Turn off display.		*<b>Leave Monitor on for OSD</b>: OSD (On-screen display) refers to an Orbiter that runs on a Media Director and is controlled by the keyboard/mouse, or by an infrared, USB, or Bluetooth remote control connected to the Media Director. When this option is checked, the TV will not shut off when media is finished playing, so that the Orbiter can then be displayed. The TV turns off only when the screen saver starts, or when you select Power-->Turn off display.

	::If you always control the Media Director using an Orbiter such as a web pad or mobile phone, leave this option unchecked. In this configuration, the TV will come on only when you're playing media or watching TV, and will turn off when you're done.		::If you always control the Media Director using an Orbiter such as a web pad or mobile phone, leave this option unchecked. In this configuration, the TV will come on only when you're playing media or watching TV, and will turn off when you're done.

	*<b>This device uses a Wi-Fi connection</b>: This option is useful for webpads and PDAs with a Wi-Fi signal. Since Wi-Fi is somewhat unreliable, the Core and Orbiter will constantly 'ping' each other to make sure the connection is strong enough. The Orbiter software will exit whenever the Orbiter goes out of range.		*<b>This device uses a Wi-Fi connection</b>: This option is useful for webpads and PDAs with a Wi-Fi signal. Since Wi-Fi is somewhat unreliable, the Core and Orbiter will constantly 'ping' each other to make sure the connection is strong enough. The Orbiter software will exit whenever the Orbiter goes out of range.

	*<b>No Effects</b>: Many screens have special effects, such as animated buttons, fades, and so on. If the Orbiter has a slow processor, this may slow down response time. This option will disable any special effects on the Orbiter so it will run as fast as possible.		*<b>No Effects</b>: Many screens have special effects, such as animated buttons, fades, and so on. If the Orbiter has a slow processor, this may slow down response time. This option will disable any special effects on the Orbiter so it will run as fast as possible.

	*<b>Language:</b> All the text on the screen will appear in the selected language (as much as possible).		*<b>Language:</b> All the text on the screen will appear in the selected language (as much as possible).

	::NOTE: You can create your own menus and translate screens into other languages using [[Designer]].		::NOTE: You can create your own menus and translate screens into other languages using [[Designer]].

	*<b>Size</b>: Choose the screen size you want. If this is an on-screen Orbiter on a Media Director, this will also set the Media Director's screen resolution.		*<b>Size</b>: Choose the screen size you want. If this is an on-screen Orbiter on a Media Director, this will also set the Media Director's screen resolution.

	*<b>Skin</b>: There are several skins (motifs) from which to choose: 'Wood', 'Marble', etc.		*<b>Skin</b>: There are several skins (motifs) from which to choose: 'Wood', 'Marble', etc.

	*<b>User</b>: This is the person who normally uses this Orbiter.		*<b>User</b>: This is the person who normally uses this Orbiter.

	*<b>Quick Regen</b>: To make the orbiters respond quickly, all images are pre-rendered. The User interface is "built" by the [[Orbiter Generator]] program. This option triggers the Orbiter Generator to re-generate the user interface for this Orbiter. It will only regenerate screens that appear to have changed.		*<b>Quick Regen</b>: To make the orbiters respond quickly, all images are pre-rendered. The User interface is "built" by the [[Orbiter Generator]] program. This option triggers the Orbiter Generator to re-generate the user interface for this Orbiter. It will only regenerate screens that appear to have changed.

	*<b>Full Regen</b>: This will cause Orbiter Generator to re-generate every screen on the Orbiter.		*<b>Full Regen</b>: This will cause Orbiter Generator to re-generate every screen on the Orbiter.

	*<b>Reduce image size by %</b>: This will cause Orbiter Generator to add some padding to the screens. This is useful if the screen margins are being displayed outside of the TV screen.		*<b>Reduce image size by %</b>: This will cause Orbiter Generator to add some padding to the screens. This is useful if the screen margins are being displayed outside of the TV screen.
	::<b>Developer info</b>: although it may sound intuitive that the corresponding DeviceData is also called "Reduce image size by %", it is in fact called "Spacing". The PK_DeviceData for it is 150. The text "Reduce image size by %" comes from the DeviceTemplate_DeviceData table and it's the meaning of the device data in that specific device context		::<b>Developer info</b>: although it may sound intuitive that the corresponding DeviceData is also called "Reduce image size by %", it is in fact called "Spacing". The PK_DeviceData for it is 150. The text "Reduce image size by %" comes from the DeviceTemplate_DeviceData table and it's the meaning of the device data in that specific device context
	*<b>Offset</b>: This causes the Orbiter to do backflips while reciting a poem backwards. (Just kidding. If you know what it does, please edit this section.)		*<b>Offset</b>: This causes the Orbiter to do backflips while reciting a poem backwards. (Just kidding. If you know what it does, please edit this section.)

	==Change the look and feel of the Orbiter==		==Change the look and feel of the Orbiter==
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	===Selecting a scenario from the phone's main menu===		===Selecting a scenario from the phone's main menu===
	On the mobile phones, the screen is quite small, so rather than showing you all the scenarios for a room, the phone normally just shows the categories of scenarios: 'Lighting', 'Media', 'Climate', 'Security', 'Telecom', 'Other'. Select a category, then select the scenario underneath it. The 'c' button always takes you back to the main menu. The red 'off' button stops whatever media is playing. And the 'menu' button hides Orbiter so you can use the phone as a normal phone again. To show the Orbiter again, hold the menu button until a strip of currently running programs appears, and chose 'LinuxMCE MO'. If the Orbiter isn't running, press the menu button and choose 'LinuxMCE MO' from the menu. When you do, the Orbiter won't appear instantly --- it will only appear when a Media Director is in proximity and is able to connect to the phone and talk to the LinuxMCE MO software. This can take around 15 seconds. While using the Orbiter, all the other keys have different functions, depending on what you're doing. A brief legend is usually shown on the screen and you can hold down the 'c' button for help.		On the mobile phones, the screen is quite small, so rather than showing you all the scenarios for a room, the phone normally just shows the categories of scenarios: 'Lighting', 'Media', 'Climate', 'Security', 'Telecom', 'Other'. Select a category, then select the scenario underneath it. The 'c' button always takes you back to the main menu. The red 'off' button stops whatever media is playing. And the 'menu' button hides Orbiter so you can use the phone as a normal phone again. To show the Orbiter again, hold the menu button until a strip of currently <span class="plainlinks">[http://www.thepiggybackrider.com/ <span style="color:black;font-weight:normal; text-decoration:none!important; background:none!important; text-decoration:none;/CITATION/">kid carrier</span>]</span> running programs appears, and chose 'LinuxMCE MO'. If the Orbiter isn't running, press the menu button and choose 'LinuxMCE MO' from the menu. When you do, the Orbiter won't appear instantly --- it will only appear when a Media Director is in proximity and is able to connect to the phone and talk to the LinuxMCE MO software. This can take around 15 seconds. While using the Orbiter, all the other keys have different functions, depending on what you're doing. A brief legend is usually shown on the screen and you can hold down the 'c' button for help.

	===Selecting a scenario from another Orbiter's main menu with touch or mouse===		===Selecting a scenario from another Orbiter's main menu with touch or mouse===

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	*<b>Leave Monitor on for OSD</b>: OSD (On-screen display) refers to an Orbiter that runs on a Media Director and is controlled by the keyboard/mouse, or by an infrared, USB, or Bluetooth remote control connected to the Media Director. When this option is checked, the TV will not shut off when media is finished playing, so that the Orbiter can then be displayed. The TV turns off only when the screen saver starts, or when you select Power-->Turn off display.		*<b>Leave Monitor on for OSD</b>: OSD (On-screen display) refers to an Orbiter that runs on a Media Director and is controlled by the keyboard/mouse, or by an infrared, USB, or Bluetooth remote control connected to the Media Director. When this option is checked, the TV will not shut off when media is finished playing, so that the Orbiter can then be displayed. The TV turns off only when the screen saver starts, or when you select Power-->Turn off display.

	:If you always control the Media Director using an Orbiter such as a web pad or mobile phone, leave this option unchecked. In this configuration, the TV will come on only when you're playing media or watching TV, and will turn off when you're done.		::If you always control the Media Director using an Orbiter such as a web pad or mobile phone, leave this option unchecked. In this configuration, the TV will come on only when you're playing media or watching TV, and will turn off when you're done.

	*<b>This device uses a Wi-Fi connection</b>: This option is useful for webpads and PDAs with a Wi-Fi signal. Since Wi-Fi is somewhat unreliable, the Core and Orbiter will constantly 'ping' each other to make sure the connection is strong enough. The Orbiter software will exit whenever the Orbiter goes out of range.		*<b>This device uses a Wi-Fi connection</b>: This option is useful for webpads and PDAs with a Wi-Fi signal. Since Wi-Fi is somewhat unreliable, the Core and Orbiter will constantly 'ping' each other to make sure the connection is strong enough. The Orbiter software will exit whenever the Orbiter goes out of range.
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	*<b>Language:</b> All the text on the screen will appear in the selected language (as much as possible).		*<b>Language:</b> All the text on the screen will appear in the selected language (as much as possible).

	:NOTE: You can create your own menus and translate screens into other languages using [[Designer]].		::NOTE: You can create your own menus and translate screens into other languages using [[Designer]].

	*<b>Size</b>: Choose the screen size you want. If this is an on-screen Orbiter on a Media Director), this will also set the Media Director's screen resolution.		*<b>Size</b>: Choose the screen size you want. If this is an on-screen Orbiter on a Media Director, this will also set the Media Director's screen resolution.

	*<b>Skin</b>: There are several skins (motifs) from which to choose: 'Wood', 'Marble', etc.		*<b>Skin</b>: There are several skins (motifs) from which to choose: 'Wood', 'Marble', etc.

	*<b>User</b>: This is the person who normally uses this Orbiter.		*<b>User</b>: This is the person who normally uses this Orbiter.
	*<b>Quick Regen</b>: To make the orbiters respond quickly, all images are pre-rendered. The User interface is "built" by the [[Orbiter Generator]] program. This option triggers the Orbiter Generator to re-generate the user interface for this ~~orbiter~~. It will only regenerate screens that appear to have changed.
			*<b>Quick Regen</b>: To make the orbiters respond quickly, all images are pre-rendered. The User interface is "built" by the [[Orbiter Generator]] program. This option triggers the Orbiter Generator to re-generate the user interface for this Orbiter. It will only regenerate screens that appear to have changed.

	*<b>Full Regen</b>: This will cause Orbiter Generator to re-generate every screen on the Orbiter.		*<b>Full Regen</b>: This will cause Orbiter Generator to re-generate every screen on the Orbiter.

	*<b>Reduce image size by %</b>: This will cause Orbiter Generator to add some padding to the screens. This is useful if the screen margins are being displayed outside of the TV screen.		*<b>Reduce image size by %</b>: This will cause Orbiter Generator to add some padding to the screens. This is useful if the screen margins are being displayed outside of the TV screen.
	:<b>Developer info</b>: although it may sound intuitive that the corresponding DeviceData is also called "Reduce image size by %", it is in fact called "Spacing". The PK_DeviceData for it is 150. The text "Reduce image size by %" comes from the DeviceTemplate_DeviceData table and it's the meaning of the device data in that specific device context		::<b>Developer info</b>: although it may sound intuitive that the corresponding DeviceData is also called "Reduce image size by %", it is in fact called "Spacing". The PK_DeviceData for it is 150. The text "Reduce image size by %" comes from the DeviceTemplate_DeviceData table and it's the meaning of the device data in that specific device context
	<b>Offset</b>: This causes the Orbiter to do backflips while reciting a poem backwards. (Just kidding. If you know what it does, please edit this section.)		*<b>Offset</b>: This causes the Orbiter to do backflips while reciting a poem backwards. (Just kidding. If you know what it does, please edit this section.)

	==Change the look and feel of the Orbiter==		==Change the look and feel of the Orbiter==