In need of name suggestions - File management application

Re: In need of name suggestions - File management application

Kangusx234 — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 20:33:44 +0200

File Mii! :D

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calthephenom — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 04:59:23 +0200

View Mii

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PhoenixTank — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 18:31:17 +0200

GDB: The GNU Project Debugger
Specifically, devkitPPC\bin\powerpc-gekko-gdb.exe (Win) from devkitpro.

Re: In need of name suggestions - File management application

daniel_c_w — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 18:09:47 +0200

GDB?

Re: In need of name suggestions - File management application

PhoenixTank — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 18:02:17 +0200

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Arikado
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PhoenixTank
You lost me at "data structures", Arikado :P What were you referring to?
Just the way you have stuff like return to HUB and Up one laid out at the top and everything else in alphabetical order. Sorry for the lack of a better term.

Ah I see. Well, again credit to Tantric. The sorting mechanism and "Up One Level" was already there. I actual wanted "Up to hub" to appear first, but I'm going to need to edit the callback for that. Honestly, grab the libwiigui SVN or 1.03 and compile the example. Throw it on your SD card, boot it up and head to the file browser, then compare with what I've shown. Credit has to go to Tantric. I swear he has a hand in almost every project/library I look at too.

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Arikado
Regarding the other things, I think you're not giving yourself enough credit. You've successfully implememnted multiple threads and braved through the learning of libwiigui. Honestly, after spending days with it, I just can't get libwiigui to render anything for the life of me.
Again, good job :)

So far, I've left threading alone. Not something I am at all familiar with, and thankfully I haven't had to alter, so far. I have a horrible feeling that file operations are going to need to be executed separate to the main thread, though.
Okay, I'll concede, I think I understand a fair bit of libwiigui at decent standard, but I have Eclipse's debug perspective and GDB to thank for a lot of that. Stepping through the example is/was invaluable.

So... your move, Arikado, your move... ;-)

Re: In need of name suggestions - File management application

Arikado — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 14:43:36 +0200

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PhoenixTank
You lost me at "data structures", Arikado :P What were you referring to?

Just the way you have stuff like return to HUB and Up one laid out at the top and everything else in alphabetical order. Sorry for the lack of a better term.

Regarding the other things, I think you're not giving yourself enough credit. You've successfully implememnted multiple threads and braved through the learning of libwiigui. Honestly, after spending days with it, I just can't get libwiigui to render anything for the life of me.

Again, good job :)

Re: In need of name suggestions - File management application

PhoenixTank — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 11:50:53 +0200

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Arikado
Wow, you managed to get libwiigui working - That alone is really impressive. I also really like how you have the data structures laid out.

I honestly can't wait until you release this (and the source I hope).

Great job and keep up the good work :)

You lost me at "data structures", Arikado :P What were you referring to?
Most of what is visible isn't really my work. Tantric wrote the file browser and I've just modified it to work with my hub and device classes. You can still access the default device from the original "file browser" menu (mainly for debugging), while my version is in the "hub browser" menu. Most of the time has been spent working on the classes, really.

I don't know if the class implementation and modification of the libwiigui example template adds up to being impressive, though. Don't get me wrong, I'm proud that my first Wii application is actually functional and doing something halfway useful, but I think you are giving me too much credit here.
Thanks all the same :P

As far as source goes, I don't think I have a choice. I'm a little rusty with licences, but libwiigui is GPLed - if I want to distribute the .dol publicly, I'm going have to provide the source. Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong, though... licences tend to confuse me to no end.

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master5o1
Ideal outcome:

User attempts to open a file, open using a) an installed homebrew app or, b) use the file manager's inbuilt file handler for its type.
-- eg. images, music, video...

User attempts to open a homebrew program ('boot.dol' or 'boot.elf'), should load the program. Also, when in the '/apps/' directory, the 'items' within the folder should be the program loaders -- ie: homebrew channel in filemanager form. (include option to switch from this behaviour to regular file management behaviour for the '/apps/' folder).

User attempts to open music, play music, show controls from play, pause, stop, etc.
Same for Video,
show next-image, previous-image, etc when images are shown.
Essentially: "built in" minimalist media player :)

Trust me... everything above is already on my wishlist, except for the special functionality of the apps folder. I like that :P
It'll all be there... some day...

Re: In need of name suggestions - File management application

master5o1 — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 11:16:51 +0200

Ideal outcome:

User attempts to open a file, open using a) an installed homebrew app or, b) use the file manager's inbuilt file handler for its type.
-- eg. images, music, video...

User attempts to open a homebrew program ('boot.dol' or 'boot.elf'), should load the program. Also, when in the '/apps/' directory, the 'items' within the folder should be the program loaders -- ie: homebrew channel in filemanager form. (include option to switch from this behaviour to regular file management behaviour for the '/apps/' folder).

User attempts to open music, play music, show controls from play, pause, stop, etc.
Same for Video,
show next-image, previous-image, etc when images are shown.
Essentially: "built in" minimalist media player :)

Re: In need of name suggestions - File management application

Arikado — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 01:04:50 +0200

Wow, you managed to get libwiigui working - That alone is really impressive. I also really like how you have the data structures laid out.

I honestly can't wait until you release this (and the source I hope).

Great job and keep up the good work :)

Re: In need of name suggestions - File management application

daniel_c_w — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 23:34:33 +0200

Great!

Re: In need of name suggestions - File management application

PhoenixTank — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 08:22:47 +0200

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DanielHueho
What about WiiSee?

It is imaginative, but it just doesn't ring with me.

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Gamewizard71
how about WiiBrew Manager

Already part of the first post.

Still sticking with Phx Device Explorer I think. Won't be able to do any further work on it for a week or two, though, so there is still time for a better name.

Oh and fairly relevant... IT LIVES:

Re: In need of name suggestions - File management application

Gamewizard71 — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:36:21 +0200

how about WiiBrew Manager

Re: In need of name suggestions - File management application

Arikado — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 19:55:48 +0200

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DanielHueho
What about WiiSee?

I actually really like that (I guess you could also call it WiiSii :-P )

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Jellycorona — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 19:15:18 +0200

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DanielHueho
(BTW, the Wiiphile joke was just bad =/ )

Yeah, I get that a lot. Must run in the family. I say that because z400100500 is my little brother. And I joined cuz he got banned and i laughed. Anyways, but c'mon, it fits! Doesn't it? *sigh* Fine, I know it's bad. *bangs head on wall* =p

Re: In need of name suggestions - File management application

DanielHueho — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 01:42:47 +0200

What about WiiSee?

Or maybe just a simple "Wii SD Browser"?

Or FileMii?

(BTW, the Wiiphile joke was just bad =/ )

Re: In need of name suggestions - File management application

PhoenixTank — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 05:26:19 +0200

Edit: Bah, too slow. Just consider this a response to Waxy :P

No no, bg4545 came up with Device Explorer, and there are some other decent ideas (ExploreMii, included) in the thread.
I just think it needs Wii or Phx as a prefix to convey that it is not a general application for other platforms.
No huge rush, though, as there is still plenty to do. I just needed a name by the time an alpha or beta build was ready =)

Re: In need of name suggestions - File management application

bg4545 — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 05:22:34 +0200

Well technically he picked mine but added Phoenix to the beginning...

Re: In need of name suggestions - File management application

WaxyPumpkin72 — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 05:19:23 +0200

I mean, in the sense that he didn't pick any of ours. :P

Re: In need of name suggestions - File management application

bg4545 — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 05:18:35 +0200

Uhh.. I believe I did..

Re: In need of name suggestions - File management application

WaxyPumpkin72 — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 05:00:40 +0200

LOL, nobody helped you think of a name. Sorry. :P

Re: In need of name suggestions - File management application

PhoenixTank — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 04:55:00 +0200

I'm going with Phx Device Explorer, unless something better comes up in the meantime. Seems to fit the bill pretty well.
Full (but probably unused) name would be Phoenix Device Explorer, and it could also abbreviate to PDX or PDE.

Re: In need of name suggestions - File management application

WaxyPumpkin72 — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 04:38:03 +0200

Have you picked a name (for real) yet?

Re: In need of name suggestions - File management application

PhoenixTank — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 04:22:15 +0200

Don't make me shake my fist at you guys and your off topic shenanigans :P

Re: In need of name suggestions - File management application

Jellycorona — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 03:03:39 +0200

Yeah but I don't watch either of which. So I'm not the best at one liners. And I have a perfect name for the app! Wii for all files manager!. No, wait, that sucks....

Re: In need of name suggestions - File management application

mdbrim — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 02:39:49 +0200

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Um, I don't watch Family Guy so I didn't know what that was

Ah, just them makin fun of Family Feud...

Re: In need of name suggestions - File management application

Jellycorona — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 02:29:39 +0200

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mdbrim
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ShowMii Potato Salad sounds good too. I can imagine that on the HBB and no one downloading it. =O

Hey now, it's only the greatest one liner ever!!!

Um, I don't watch Family Guy so I didn't know what that was. >.< I'm very isolated. My idea of fun is watching my brother play Custom Robo Arena....with his feet. =p

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mdbrim — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 02:15:31 +0200

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ShowMii Potato Salad sounds good too. I can imagine that on the HBB and no one downloading it. =O

Hey now, it's only the greatest one liner ever!!!

Re: In need of name suggestions - File management application

Jellycorona — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 21:59:34 +0200

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PhoenixTank
For shits & giggles:

I haven't touched Photoshop in a while, so that was a half decent refresher =)

I think Device Explorer is in the lead at the moment. I'm resisting any change to double that 'i', but pondering a Wii or Phx prefix. Yay or nay?

A Phx would be cool. Are you SURE you can't add another i? =p ShowMii Potato Salad sounds good too. I can imagine that on the HBB and no one downloading it. =O

Re: In need of name suggestions - File management application

mdbrim — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 06:29:38 +0200

lol... i LOVE the image!

Re: In need of name suggestions - File management application

PhoenixTank — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 05:53:07 +0200

For shits & giggles:

I haven't touched Photoshop in a while, so that was a half decent refresher =)

I think Device Explorer is in the lead at the moment. I'm resisting any change to double that 'i', but pondering a Wii or Phx prefix. Yay or nay?