* AMT updated to 0.98.9, XBMC Lyrics updated to 1.5.5. Fixed broken thumb (my bad) for T3CH downloader.
* I'm including the >>XBMC Win32 PC environment<<.exe that is meant for skinners & python developers, read more about the concept here. It was built using Microsoft DirectX Summer 2004 SDK.
* I've tweaked the win32 >>run_me_first.bat<< so it runs and then unmounts the virtual drives when you exit.
* If you want to report bugs, please do it the PROPER way, see http://www.xboxmediacenter.com/wiki/index....oper_Bug_Report

* updated: mplayer.dll ( enabled edl list, fixed asv/wmv bug with streams missing extended properties )
* Added : PM3 Option to set a custom background image to the Content panel from skin settings. To maintain the skin look I suggest you use almost grey scale images, high colour ones will just look odd. The Custom Background Images do not maintain aspect ratio (or it would get bits cut off) you will need to adjust them yourself
* added: option to set resolution for viewing pictures/slideshows.

* keymap.xml:

2007-08-05 9834 Fixed : PM3 Really long episode names could go over the thumbnail in Video Info
2007-08-05 9833 added: Fallback to <texture> tag to the largeimage control.
2007-08-05 9832 added: listitem.picturepath only returns path if it's a loadable picture. Useful for the new largeimage control.
2007-08-05 9831 fixed: Player.TimeRemaining/TimeSpeed was returning Player.Time.
2007-08-05 9830 added: New largeimage control that allows loading images in the background using imagelib.dll with rescaling.
2007-08-05 9829 changed: A few functions for const'ness.
2007-08-05 9828 added: Missing strings for EXIF/GPS info.
2007-08-05 9827 added: ListItem.Path info label.
2007-08-05 9826 added: slideshow.orientation info tag.
2007-08-05 9825 added: Alpha support for cximage loaded images (eg slideshow)
2007-08-05 9824 changed: ImageLib to not resample jpegs on load other than with the usual divide by 2/4/8 speedups.
2007-08-05 9823 fixed: Default picture res was the fallback res, rather than the gui res.
2007-08-05 9822 Fixed : PM3 Small animation bug in skin settings
2007-08-04 9819 changed. mplayer.dll now compiled with gcc 4.2.1 and with split optimisations, libav* is Os and rest of mplayer O2
2007-08-04 9810 fixed: Regexp fix needed a little more precision.
2007-08-03 9804 updated: Chinese (Simple) language (thanks to pcman)
2007-08-03 9802 changed: XBMC now sets the "OS" environment variable. Useful for python to differentiate between XBMC flavors. (win32, xbox, linux, osx)
2007-08-03 9795 fixed: [ 1766657 ] File leak in ImageLib (was python crashes in LINUX), thanks to bleair.
2007-08-03 9794 changed: Make picture info dynamic when in slideshow.
2007-08-03 9793 fixed: Unnecessary linebreaks.
2007-08-03 9791 added: Picture Information dialog for EXIF/IPTC info. Selectable via context menu, info action, and during slideshow.
2007-08-03 9790 added: cache to ignore list
2007-08-03 9789 fixed: Potential buffer overrun in Regexp parsing.
2007-08-03 9788 changed: New label formatting that more logically drops separators.
2007-08-03 9787 updated: mplayer.dll ( enabled edl list, fixed asv/wmv bug with streams missing extended properties )
2007-08-03 9786 Added : PM3 Option to set a custom background image to the Content panel from skin settings. To maintain the skin look I suggest you use almost grey scale images, high colour ones will just look odd. The Custom Background Images do not maintain aspect ratio (or it would get bits cut off) you will need to adjust them yourself
2007-08-02 9781 added: TestXBS win32 application to test XBS screensavers on win32/DirectX. Thanks to warren.
2007-08-02 9780 fixed: Added missing DllLibExif.h file.
2007-08-02 9773 fixed: win32 busydialog crash
2007-08-02 9769 updated: German language file (small fix)
2007-08-02 9768 added: Preliminary support for exif/iptc reading in jpegs during slideshow. Not yet localized or complete. Thanks to ddeletic for the groundwork.
2007-08-02 9766 updated: German language file by sCAPe (Based on english strings version 9672)
2007-08-02 9765 added: getLabel() method to python's ControlLabel.
2007-08-02 9764 fixed: | character didn't render with the new default font in some sizes due to negative offsets.
2007-08-01 9759 fixed: browse for season thumb didnt work
2007-08-01 9758 changed: updated video thumbnail directory structure to match the rest to workaround 4096 files limit. to reuse your existing cache you need to move the files to the directory that matches the first letter in the filename
2007-08-01 9753 fixed: Multiple genres in id3v2 tags (in a stringlist field) only took the first string. Probably applies to artists as well - samples would be nice if you find this an issue.
2007-07-31 9749 Fixed : Spelling error in one of the names in Credits
2007-07-31 9748 fixed: Broken xbox build due to infomanager changes.
2007-07-31 9746 Changed : PM3 centred the Music and Video OSD Dialogs in the Y also made them a little wider to compensate for the new font
2007-07-31 9745 added: Support for $INFO[] in <texture> tags for images.
2007-07-31 9743 Change : PM3 small change to the new home logo
2007-07-31 9742 fixed: For some reason win32 doesn't like D3DSurface*. Replaced with LPDIRECT3DSURFACE8.
2007-07-31 9741 changed: Allow some of the listitem.* images to be used as labels as well.
2007-07-31 9740 Changed : PM3 Adjusted some font sizes and widths for the skin added a new font type of "Arial TTF Bold" to 720p and 1080i for the truly blind among us
2007-07-30 9739 fixed: HasSlashAtEnd asserts opening shoutcast directory (debug builds).
2007-07-30 9738 added: option to set resolution for viewing pictures/slideshows.
2007-07-30 9737 fixed: incorrect busydialog display while resolution changing (video <- gui>).
2007-07-30 9735 added: System.Language infolabel
2007-07-30 9734 fixed: Credits text rendering.
2007-07-30 9733 Changed : PM3 Added some Extra glyphs to FrancophilSans thanks to smuto "-add 1250 Latin2: Eastern Europe (not all - only my polish glyph"
2007-07-30 9732 fixed: Attempt at fixing credits text rendering.

* APPLICATION INSTALL
- Fresh Install: Transfer _whole_ XBMC folder to your APPS folder (or where you want it).
- Upgrade: Backup the XBMC\UserData folder. Transfer whole XBMC folder to Xbox. Overwrite UserData folder with your backed up copy.

* DASHBOARD INSTALL (SOFTMODS)
ARE NOT COVERED IN THIS README, SEE http://forums.xbox-scene.com/index.php?showtopic=406656

* DASHBOARD INSTALL
- Option 1. Team XBMC's shortcut tool.
It's included in the _tools folder as <<SHORTCUT by TEAM XBMC.xbe>> + <<SHORTCUT by TEAM XBMC.cfg>>.
Instructions here: http://www.xboxmediacenter.com/wiki/index....=As_a_Dashboard (Option 1).
Rename the <<SHORTCUT by TEAM XBMC.xbe>>+.cfg & also EDIT the .cfg so it matches your config.
See APPLICATION INSTALL above.
- Option 2. Thanks to an app called 'Team UIX's Xbe Shortcut Maker v1.0' by JbOnE, it's now easy...
Transfer contents of XBMC folder (this is VERY important since the tool is hardcoded) TO "E:\APPS\XBMC\". Rename <<SHORTCUT by TEAM UIX.xbe>> to something your bios can boot (see http://www.xboxmediacenter.com/wiki/index....=As_a_Dashboard or read your BIOS README) and transfer to location your mod solution boots. No need to fiddle with HOME tag anymore, and future upgrades you need not to worry about this file (unless you move XBMC).

* WIN32 PC ENVIRONMENT INSTRUCTIONS (WIN32 FOLDER)
Good to know, this requires DirectX9 Runtimes to be installed. Also this doesn't work with all graphics cards.
You need to:
- Copy XBMC_PC.exe & 'run_me_first.bat' from win32 to XBMC folder
- Run 'run_me_first.bat'
- Run XBMC_PC.exe

* UPGRADE TIPS
If you're updating from a VERY old/bad build you may get issues. Follow these simple rules:
- Replace (FTP OVERWRITE) all files in your XBMC folder with fresh ones from your new build
- Delete old settings (from UserData/guisettings.xml)
- In some rare cases some of the database files in UserData/Database/*.db may need manual deletion (usually if they are very old). Note: This loses all per file settings you made with the old build!

XBMC's online manual can be found at http://wiki.xboxmediacenter.com/ .
Any questions or support issues, are best asked in the XBMC support forums, which are located at http://forum.xboxmediacenter.com , or in the official IRC support channel, #XBMC on Freenode IRC network (irc.freenode.net). (NOTE folks in #XBMC can't help with info where to find builds)

If you want other skins (make sure they are up-to-date and compatible before installing them), see:
- http://www.allxboxskins.com/skins/index.ph...=XBMC&cat=0 or
- http://www.xbox-skins.net/forums/index.php?dlcategory=7
there's a list of 2.0 compatible skins here:
- http://www.xboxmediacenter.com/wiki/index....patibility_List

If you want other scripts (extra 3rd party components), see
- http://www.xbmcscripts.com or use the included script installer!

If you want trainers, grab them at
- http://www.google.com/search?q=xbox+trainers

The xbe has been retail patched and was built using v5849 of the XDK.

If you want to remove the startup logo, remove splash.png from the \media folder.
If you want to remove the startup sound, remove start.wav from the \skin\Project Mayhem III\sounds\ folder.

XBMC Changelog is included, see Changelog.txt

I did have one bug...in the Videos section when I go into a folder with a wide thumb...it no longer appears at the top of the skin. I deleted the video folder from my thumbnails folder in USERDATA...but still doesn't appear...anyone else have this issue?

Is it related to this:

2007-08-01 9758 changed: updated video thumbnail directory structure to match the rest to workaround 4096 files limit. to reuse your existing cache you need to move the files to the directory that matches the first letter in the filename

The folder thumbs in the title bar was a bug and its now fixed in svn

popular bug?

those are unusual.

But are having some sound-issues with this build. So going back a few days

What type of sound issues are you having with this build?

Right, here's a new mplayer.dll, this one works for mp3, but can't say what else is broken .

http://xbmc.svn.sourceforge.net/viewvc/*ch...l?revision=9819

apperently gcc 4.2.1 has a bug with -O2 optimizations, so this is with 4.1.2 instead.

He probably meant "infamous".

Anyways, I'll be trying out this build tonite. Thanks a bunch!

Damn. I enjoyed the wide folder thumbs in the title bar. It looked cool.
Any chance of it becoming a feature in a future build? Maybe as an option or something?
I just spent the last 30 minutes trying to work out why they weren't showing up and now I know why!

Also, a job well done to you guys who put in all the effort in getting this thing out weekly. It is greatly appreciated.
Lastly, I havent had any sound issues yet with this build.

wow you should spent the last 30 mins reading this thread instead I allready said it was a bug in xbmc and is fixed in svn so next t3ch should be fine unless it breaks again in the mean time

I have a silly question But can some one point the right way to download the updates through TortoiseSVN ?
I have no problems doing it for skins, every time I try to use the build.bat I get an error. Do I need to have Visual Studio NET 2003 on my PC?

Thanks

Hello to all, thanx for the latest build.

I'm having something strange since updating. I can no longer actually see the xbmc screen when I have my hi-def kit plugged into the xbox, I can hear it boot up and can tell i'm moving around - but no video on the TV.

I can however get to the MS Dash and the evox screen.

It seems that I can't change the Video settings to 720 or 1080 unless the hi-def kit is actually plugged in. Any thoughts how to get around this?

Other than that, the new build looks great!

I don't understand your question.... You have to have a hi-def cable plugged in to select a hi def setting... that goes without saying. You cannot have xbmc set on hi def if your cables don't support it. If your getting a black screen, go into the MS dash which u say u can get into, and make sure the video settings are turned on to 720p and 1080i.