New Sysmetrix skin
How would I...
Monday, November 7, 2005 by scorpio-logic | Discussion: OS Customization
...use WMP activex to run media, without opening the full player. I have seen some DX widgets that use this method. TIA. 
scorpio-logic
Reply #2 Tuesday, November 8, 2005 1:02 AM
Reply #2 Tuesday, November 8, 2005 1:02 AM
As I described? I've never gotten it to do so.... 
scorpio-logic
Reply #4 Tuesday, November 8, 2005 2:55 AM
Reply #4 Tuesday, November 8, 2005 2:55 AM
yeah, I understand. SysMetrix uses WinAmp. But actually, it uses whatever default media player you have installed, I know this because I just used a button that I made to test the looks of it and accidently pressed it and let go. Thinking that I had not given a target for that button, much to my surprise WMP10 pops up, bigger than life. Then I downloaded and installed Winamp 5.1.1.1 lite, made it default. I tested the button again, giving no target. Winamp started in full made, just as did WMP10.
Which is why I wanna know if I can somehow just use the active x, like this media player which Tiggz and Martin colaberated with Richard Mohler on:Link
Which is why I wanna know if I can somehow just use the active x, like this media player which Tiggz and Martin colaberated with Richard Mohler on:Link
Lantec
Reply #5 Tuesday, November 8, 2005 8:25 AM
Reply #5 Tuesday, November 8, 2005 8:25 AM
There is a place in the Sysmetrix configuration for external programs. I believe it's under "Interactive Buttons" Check the documentation for how to implement but I believe this will work your way.
I went through the Winamp config and I can't find the setting that would let you run it remote control. Maybe it's been left out of the free version now.
I went through the Winamp config and I can't find the setting that would let you run it remote control. Maybe it's been left out of the free version now.
Bichur
Reply #6 Tuesday, November 8, 2005 8:59 AM
Reply #6 Tuesday, November 8, 2005 8:59 AM
I learn something everyday. Can't do anything with it, but I learn it.
scorpio-logic
Reply #7 Tuesday, November 8, 2005 11:40 AM
Reply #7 Tuesday, November 8, 2005 11:40 AM
I figured it out: Use winamp, in classic mode skin. Enable Tray Agent. As long as you make button-links to all the controls, I am set. Thanks for everyone's input.
Lantec
Reply #8 Tuesday, November 8, 2005 12:55 PM
Reply #8 Tuesday, November 8, 2005 12:55 PM
I knew there was a way, it's just been so long since I included Winamp controls I forgot how.
scorpio-logic
Reply #9 Tuesday, November 8, 2005 1:12 PM
Reply #9 Tuesday, November 8, 2005 1:12 PM
Now, if I can just get brewman's permission to upload, I can share with everyone!
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Reply #1 Monday, November 7, 2005 10:11 PM