appstrader Posted August 6, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2022 @davep180 I had a bit of time this morning so I sorted the fruitbar site so uploads are now working, Not sure if it will be fast as it used to be, but its good for now. Andrew 2 MFME & MAME Frontend software https://fruitcade.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
appstrader Posted August 6, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2022 This is the version of FruitBar that I was working on some time ago to explain in a little detail, The panel on the left side is 100% web enabled, this enables the use of video, animated Gifs, still images, etc basically anything you want you can add into the panel, it really can be as easy as you make it but you can do anything with the panel that you wish limited by web technology. I was planning to add a generation tool so the template files will be self generated then you can just enable the panel for a rom and it will load your video file, so not exactly difficult to setup. You could of course edit the template file, or the individual files so you can do what ever you want to do. There is a lot more in this version too, yes I added mame and windows too. Any suggestions let me know, 1 MFME & MAME Frontend software https://fruitcade.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davep180 Posted August 7, 2022 Report Share Posted August 7, 2022 Is this version available to download yet @appstrader? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
appstrader Posted August 7, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2022 Not available yet, not built the generator for it to make life simple, not everyone knows how to do web scripting so it needs to be simple, Almost like a selection of buttons that you select what you want your default layout to be then press the button and it will create all the files for all the imported roms. This way you can just load in the video file, animated gif, etc into the folder, enable it for the rom and it will work. 1 MFME & MAME Frontend software https://fruitcade.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cash Posted October 3, 2022 Report Share Posted October 3, 2022 Great work, Looking forward to when this releases! I downloaded the one on your website, but seems like your mailer is down as I couldn't create an account and thus couldn't access the themes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatdad Posted October 11, 2022 Report Share Posted October 11, 2022 (edited) fruitbar link is coming up error code 522. fruitbar/uk host error..is the link down or just virgin blocking it. Edited October 11, 2022 by fatdad wrong code Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
appstrader Posted October 14, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2022 I have been undecided to keep the domain name, I have updated the profile to include both links, Both links should be working now although the second link should remain up at all times. If you have any further issues let me know, I know I need to release the new version just not had the time. 1 MFME & MAME Frontend software https://fruitcade.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordie52 Posted October 14, 2022 Report Share Posted October 14, 2022 (edited) cant download getting erroron both links.......got in downloaded now file 1st link must of been my internet....i am gonna test this on linux and see if it works or not i will post if i get it running in linux....cheers again Edited October 14, 2022 by geordie52 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
appstrader Posted October 14, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2022 (edited) Working for me, on both links. but the domain is lagging which is a bit strange. Edited October 14, 2022 by appstrader 1 MFME & MAME Frontend software https://fruitcade.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatdad Posted October 16, 2022 Report Share Posted October 16, 2022 its working for me no too....lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
appstrader Posted December 6, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2022 Finally booted up the development again..... My cabinet used to live in my converted office for some time and it was really difficult to do any real work on it... But things changed and this cabinet and my other one are now within easy reach to complete the updates i wanted to do so I have jumped back on the development to get a few things sorted. I did add the side panel which is basically web enabled playing videos and things... I have not decided on a final look for the panel but its web so anything is possible. I know not everyone is a web developer so the ideal is the program will create a standard template for all your roms, you can of course edit any of these files to modify the panel as shown on the left side. Maybe a selection of templates, who knows.... During my break from this development one thing seems to come back from time to time and that is the difficulty that it can take to setup the different images and things so it displays like mine. One thing that was always difficult to sort out was the file naming what I mean is how do i know that all the roms are named the same so for example if I setup a system to sync all your files for a rom so you just click and it downloads all the top image, back image, video panel, etc how do i know everyone with the same rom will get the right files... ? I guess the simple answer is for me to start creating a catalogue of file names so when you add a correctly named rom the system could sync all the files for that rom. From my perspective this would take some time to setup, develop and time to create all the images, videos, top banners, etc but I think it would prove beneficial and certainly speed up the installation and configuration of FruitBar. Just thought I would put that syncing bit out there and see what comes back ! The main reason for the post is to say my windows pc has been booted and I will be doing some work on it, I will be buying another windows laptop soon which will speed up the development a bit too ! Comments, questions, queries are all welcomed ! 4 MFME & MAME Frontend software https://fruitcade.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
appstrader Posted December 7, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2022 One thing that needed updating was the ability to setup your screen configuration on the fly, So you can make settings semi transparent with crosshairs and move things as you view them of course you can alter the zoom level to. One of a few new things that has been done. Any suggestions of what else to add let me know. 2 MFME & MAME Frontend software https://fruitcade.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davep180 Posted December 8, 2022 Report Share Posted December 8, 2022 Good idea! Will make it easier for those doing a portrait build. Any ideas when you will be doing a new release mate? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatdad Posted December 8, 2022 Report Share Posted December 8, 2022 glad too see you back working on this..its already a thing of beauty... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
appstrader Posted December 8, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2022 2 hours ago, davep180 said: Good idea! Will make it easier for those doing a portrait build. Any ideas when you will be doing a new release mate? I need to finish the configuration screen section and then delve into the web panel, not sure how to do this currently I could just host all the web panels, media etc so no config required depending on the naming, but not sure on this currently im open to suggestions. Hosting the panels costs pound notes but sorting your own media for the panel costs time, not sure if people would like the media panel? Did a few other updates in the background, a few fixes too. No release targets yet but its getting there, 2 MFME & MAME Frontend software https://fruitcade.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
appstrader Posted December 9, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2022 Thought I would show a video how simple it is to now configure your screen layout, simple turn on the crosshairs increase the transparency and move things around on the fly. I always wanted to add this feature but never had the time until now. Now showing the touch controls but you already know you can move them to where you want them. 3 MFME & MAME Frontend software https://fruitcade.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodsy Posted December 9, 2022 Report Share Posted December 9, 2022 3 hours ago, appstrader said: Thought I would show a video how simple it is to now configure your screen layout, simple turn on the crosshairs increase the transparency and move things around on the fly. I always wanted to add this feature but never had the time until now. Now showing the touch controls but you already know you can move them to where you want them. you're a living legend buddy.... living the dream Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
appstrader Posted December 9, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2022 3 hours ago, woodsy said: you're a living legend buddy.... Thanks Woodsy 1 MFME & MAME Frontend software https://fruitcade.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynx2oo2 Posted December 12, 2022 Report Share Posted December 12, 2022 This looks quite smart, good work on the updates also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
appstrader Posted December 23, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2022 Happy Christmas everyone, here is a somewhat updated released not completed all the work I wanted too but there quite a few new things in this release. Lets call this version a test release simply because I normally give this release out to a couple of people to test it prior to a bigger release. Yes this one has the screen update and lots of other bits and bobs, if you have any issues let me know as I said its a tester version. You will notice this version on the slightly updated loading screen so you will be able to tell the difference, its has colour ! The previous version will not self update so this is the actual latest release build, zip file included. Fruitbar-23-12-2022.zip 1 MFME & MAME Frontend software https://fruitcade.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
appstrader Posted December 24, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2022 Just figuring out a possible issue with Windows 11, nice eh ! MFME & MAME Frontend software https://fruitcade.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
appstrader Posted December 24, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2022 Been busy sorting a few things.... should be good to go now. FruitBar24-12-2022.zip 4 MFME & MAME Frontend software https://fruitcade.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davep180 Posted December 25, 2022 Report Share Posted December 25, 2022 Had to put the cab away to make room for family, but look forward to seeing the new version soon. Thanks @appstrader! Merry Xmas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
appstrader Posted December 25, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 25, 2022 Your welcome Dave, this has lots of hidden extra's but fully functional if you know how to set them up. It has he settings that can be made semi transparent and allow you to move the different components around the screen to get the view you want. It also includes some fixes that I never got around to doing. Its not finished but certainly better than the older version everyone is using. Merry Christmas ! 1 MFME & MAME Frontend software https://fruitcade.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
appstrader Posted December 26, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 26, 2022 Sorry for so many zip files, I have re-added the auto update code back into the program This release has a fix on the jackpot values and also has the code for doing the updates so it means it checks for new versions when you run the program, This just makes it simple so everyone has the same version and i dont have to post it online ! fruitbar.zip MFME & MAME Frontend software https://fruitcade.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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