GUI changes for v3.0

[Steven]

its probably ok, but i think the lyrics reloaded retrieves most of the old lyrics plugin does anyway

[phred]

I noticed that the Playlists node, along with the Services and the Computer nodes all have a little triangle icon to indicate that the node can be opened or collapsed.  But the Music node does not have the icon.  I believe for the sake of consistency, and so new users know the Music node can be collapsed, the triangle icon should be added.

[Steven]

fixes for the issues above issues:
http://www.mediafire.com/download/yg2iu46j3binune/MusicBeeDemo.zip

unzip into the musicbee application folder and run MusicBee3.exe

i have also tweaked the notification icon so it now only displays if all tabs have the left sidebar collapsed and in that set up it stays permanently displayed file there are files in the inbox or unplayed podcasts

[phred]

When ripping a CD, I have MB set to analyze the volume after the rip.  This process shows both near the bottom of the CD Rip window and in the status bar.  I'm finding that it disappears from the CD Rip window about 15 seconds before the status bar changes to CD rip successfully completed.  Shouldn't the CD Rip window notice not go away until the status bar shows 'completed'?

[EffenBlue]

Hi, fairly long time user, part time lurker, first time poster here, I have a few items to bring up.

"Bug"
1. When editing file info via right click edit, switching files loses focus. For instance, I'm editing a field then use the next or previous arrow to go to the next file, then the cursor is no longer in that field, I have to click on the field to resume typing. This doesn't happen in 2.5.

Questions
1. Can I change the information in the lower right corner (red area) in the now playing tab? I would like it to look like the customized panel I set up (track #, full date, backing vocals, publisher, etc.).
2. Are there no column headers in the now playing tab's right panel by default or did I change something by accident? Without them I can't resize the columns.
3. Can I change the now playing tab to resemble the 2.5 now playing tab with track information instead of pictures?

And speaking of pictures on the now playing tab:

This view is fine for artists with high quality pictures or artwork but those with only low quality ones look like crap when blown up (Not that there's anything you can do about it, it's just an observation).

[phred]

"Bug"
1. When editing file info via right click edit, switching files loses focus. For instance, I'm editing a field then use the next or previous arrow to go to the next file, then the cursor is no longer in that field, I have to click on the field to resume typing. This doesn't happen in 2.5.

I'm not sure if this is a bug or the new intended behavior.  I much preferred the 2.5 way.  We'll need Steven to provide the answer.

[EffenBlue]

I'm not sure if this is a bug or the new intended behavior.  I much preferred the 2.5 way.  We'll need Steven to provide the answer.

I didn't even consider that it could have been intended, thanks for the alternate insight.

[phred]

I've ripped a CD to the Inbox, edited tags as necessary and then selected them all > right-click > Send To > Folder (Move) > Move Files to Organized Folder.  I have check marks in "do not reorganize files with missing naming tags" and "add to library."  Once I click "Proceed" the check marks go away and I don't know if the tracks will be added to the library or not.  Turns out they are, but during the process it doesn't look like it.

[DragonClaw]

Can we not have grouping by any chosen field in Artwork View in main panel?

[Boile]

Hi Steven,
in the radio window(TAB) are the track informations  and the lyrics after a next song not updated!
On the player are the infos ok!
Thanks

[Steven]

I've ripped a CD to the Inbox, edited tags as necessary and then selected them all > right-click > Send To > Folder (Move) > Move Files to Organized Folder.  I have check marks in "do not reorganize files with missing naming tags" and "add to library."  Once I click "Proceed" the check marks go away and I don't know if the tracks will be added to the library or not.  Turns out they are, but during the process it doesn't look like it.

which check marks are you refering to and which skin are you using? Just a guess but many of the dialog windows disable the controls while the action is performed and perhaps the skin you are using blends the disable text colour into the background colour

[phred]

I've ripped a CD to the Inbox, edited tags as necessary and then selected them all > right-click > Send To > Folder (Move) > Move Files to Organized Folder.  I have check marks in "do not reorganize files with missing naming tags" and "add to library."  Once I click "Proceed" the check marks go away and I don't know if the tracks will be added to the library or not.  Turns out they are, but during the process it doesn't look like it.

which check marks are you refering to and which skin are you using? Just a guess but many of the dialog windows disable the controls while the action is performed and perhaps the skin you are using blends the disable text colour into the background colour

Yes, that's exactly what the problem is.  The check marks get grayed-out and aren't visible when using the new skin I'm working on.  I just checked it with the default MB3 skin and they show.  Could you tell me what element controls this?  Thanks

[hiccup]

Yes, that's exactly what the problem is.  The check marks get grayed-out and aren't visible when using the new skin I'm working on.  I just checked it with the default MB3 skin and they show.  Could you tell me what element controls this?

It's <element id="CheckTickDisabled">
It's not an rgb setting, but a (coded) image file.
If you need help with that, just let it be known. (on the skin developers board)

[jaume]

There seems to be an issue with some sub-folders in the Playlists:

I have a folder called 'Parties' with sub-folders called '2014', '2015', etc. When I select those folders I can see all songs contained in the playlists saved in the sub-folders merged in the main panel. This allows me to search or remove entries on the playlists in one big list.

However, I have another folder called 'Electricitat' with sub-folders called '2014', '2015', etc. When I select those folders I cannot see any of the songs contained in the playlists saved in the sub-folders in the main panel.

Any idea as to why is this happening? It seems like it could be a bug on how folders and sub-folders are managed.

[phred]

It's <element id="CheckTickDisabled">
It's not an rgb setting, but a (coded) image file.
If you need help with that, just let it be known. (on the skin developers board)

Great.  Thanks for the offer for help.  I just lifted a base64 image from another skin and it's visible and working fine.