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Attract-Mode Support => General => Topic started by: Steven Campoli on October 13, 2018, 08:57:43 AM

Title: Exit display. change text..screenshot attached to better understand lol...help!
Post by: Steven Campoli on October 13, 2018, 08:57:43 AM
hey guys  would like to change the text of the display Exit: Attract Mode....not the message prompt when closing but ont he actual exit display...its not in the theme files....any ideas??

ill post a screen shot..

Title: Re: Exit display. change text..screenshot attached to better understand lol...help!
Post by: rand0m on October 16, 2018, 05:42:44 AM
I think its theme related in your case. You can try changing exit message manually via editing attract.cfg (its near the end in "general" heading) or through "settings> general > exit message" in AM. If changes are not reflected then comb through theme files. Its hard to tell by linked snap if theme is utilizing a picture or text for exit.

Changing exit message will effect both the confirmation screen and the "Exit" listing in theme.
Title: Re: Exit display. change text..screenshot attached to better understand lol...help!
Post by: Steven Campoli on October 18, 2018, 06:27:30 AM
Actually It’s not in the theme. I asked lol...I’m gonna try what u said and post back

The confirmation screen I was able to change that text in the language file. Really just the screen I posted, so I’ll try and get back To u ... thanks.
Title: Re: Exit display. change text..screenshot attached to better understand lol...help!
Post by: Steven Campoli on October 18, 2018, 11:10:31 AM
I think its theme related in your case. You can try changing exit message manually via editing attract.cfg (its near the end in "general" heading) or through "settings> general > exit message" in AM. If changes are not reflected then comb through theme files. Its hard to tell by linked snap if theme is utilizing a picture or text for exit.

Changing exit message will effect both the confirmation screen and the "Exit" listing in theme.

All I see in the config file and in settings is exit command...nothing to change the display text
Title: Re: Exit display. change text..screenshot attached to better understand lol...help!
Post by: rand0m on October 18, 2018, 09:16:49 PM
Are you using the latest version of AM? In 2.4.1 Exit message command is available (at-least in Win version)

(https://i.imgur.com/kgGr2gl.png)

If "Exit Message" is empty it will default to "Exit Attract-Mode" - You will have to enter new text to modify the value.
Title: Re: Exit display. change text..screenshot attached to better understand lol...help!
Post by: Steven Campoli on October 19, 2018, 07:23:30 AM
Im on Windows and with 2.4.1.. and do not see that..what am I missing? I’m gonna re download it and check. Can u send me your attract.cfg file?

heres a screenshot...this is a fresh 2.4.1...
Title: Re: Exit display. change text..screenshot attached to better understand lol...help!
Post by: zpaolo11x on October 19, 2018, 07:40:54 AM
I don't know if this can help you, but if you set a custom overlay listbox then you can also set a custom "label" where the "Exit attract mode" should appear. I think you can hide that label and substitute that with another object you'll show/hide in sync with the appearance of the exit menu.
Title: Re: Exit display. change text..screenshot attached to better understand lol...help!
Post by: Steven Campoli on October 19, 2018, 07:57:43 AM
I don't know if this can help you, but if you set a custom overlay listbox then you can also set a custom "label" where the "Exit attract mode" should appear. I think you can hide that label and substitute that with another object you'll show/hide in sync with the appearance of the exit menu.

hey can you show me how to do this?
Title: Re: Exit display. change text..screenshot attached to better understand lol...help!
Post by: keilmillerjr on October 19, 2018, 08:48:02 AM
Im on Windows and with 2.4.1.. and do not see that..what am I missing? I’m gonna re download it and check. Can u send me your attract.cfg file?

heres a screenshot...this is a fresh 2.4.1...

Interesting. I’m on Mac 2.4.1 and have the exit message option in the config menu. Rand0m confirms win 2.4.1. Are you using 32 or 64 bit build? I would expect the GUI just changes a cfg file like other items in the config menu.
Title: Re: Exit display. change text..screenshot attached to better understand lol...help!
Post by: Steven Campoli on October 19, 2018, 08:51:29 AM
Im on Windows and with 2.4.1.. and do not see that..what am I missing? I’m gonna re download it and check. Can u send me your attract.cfg file?

heres a screenshot...this is a fresh 2.4.1...

Interesting. I’m on Mac 2.4.1 and have the exit message option in the config menu. Rand0m confirms win 2.4.1. Are you using 32 or 64 bit build? I would expect the GUI just changes a cfg file like other items in the config menu.


this is weird..i downloaded both 32 and 64 bit.....extracted to a folder with nothing just to test....no exit message...
maybe u can try from scratch like me and see if u still get the exit message. im jealous lol

i downloaded all of the windows versions in the downlaods section ran them from scratch and no exit message...like im missing that option or a file...
Title: Re: Exit display. change text..screenshot attached to better understand lol...help!
Post by: keilmillerjr on October 19, 2018, 09:06:52 AM
Line 97 https://github.com/mickelson/attract/blob/593ddc387cf3c9e9ca8ff7cbe992fe9a4c7791d4/config/language/en.msg
Title: Re: Exit display. change text..screenshot attached to better understand lol...help!
Post by: rand0m on October 19, 2018, 09:09:28 AM
Check the latest build from here http://forum.attractmode.org/index.php?topic=2324.0 (http://forum.attractmode.org/index.php?topic=2324.0). I think I upgraded to a daily build after global pause function was introduced. Running it once should create attract.cfg with "exit message" value.

PS: Just checked exit message was added on 2 Sept 2018 (https://github.com/mickelson/attract/pull/363 (https://github.com/mickelson/attract/pull/363)), you should grab and test the latest build from daily builds thread I linked.
Title: Re: Exit display. change text..screenshot attached to better understand lol...help!
Post by: Steven Campoli on October 19, 2018, 09:26:37 AM
wow that worked. i got the daily build and its their !! THANK YOU!

when i launch attract mode it show the last system used..is it possible to have it always launch on the exit display?

wow THANK YOU
Title: Re: Exit display. change text..screenshot attached to better understand lol...help!
Post by: rand0m on October 19, 2018, 10:43:37 AM
If by exit display you mean the first display launched at start of AM you can change it via settings > startup mode > "Show display menu" (show last selection is default).
Title: Re: Exit display. change text..screenshot attached to better understand lol...help!
Post by: Steven Campoli on October 19, 2018, 11:45:33 AM
If by exit display you mean the first display launched at start of AM you can change it via settings > startup mode > "Show display menu" (show last selection is default).

no that just brings me to the system i last used.

basically my exit display i would like that to be the firstscreen when launching...check screenshot

by default i have it to show display menu and the arrow is on the last console i selected when am is launched..
example if i close AM with the arrow on PS, then PS is the first page when AM Is opened next time...if i use the EXIT display and close AM the next time its launched it selects the console to the left by default..it doesnt do the same action as the others

check the screenshot i would like that to be the first screen before selecting a console....thanks man!
Title: Re: Exit display. change text..screenshot attached to better understand lol...help!
Post by: rand0m on October 21, 2018, 01:32:42 AM
Won't be much help in this case, sorry. I am using nested layout so can change default to display menu (which I want to be the first item/ list displayed). The layout you are using would require one to open AM at a specific position in a list. I don't think AM supports this out of box, maybe an index place can be specified in layout or a plugin but I have no hands-on experience with that sort of thing.

keilmillerjr might be able to guide you towards a solution.
Title: Re: Exit display. change text..screenshot attached to better understand lol...help!
Post by: Steven Campoli on October 21, 2018, 06:09:05 AM
I made a display called exit instead of using the allow exit display...
In thé attract.cfg what can I add so when I select it it shuts down instead of loading a display
Title: Re: Exit display. change text..screenshot attached to better understand lol...help!
Post by: pibuilder on October 21, 2018, 02:56:10 PM
This is one of literally the only things that bugs me within my Attract Mode build on my raspberry pi, I was told to look within the English language folder which I don't see that within any folder etc. I'm willing / considering upgrading if I need be to show that added line. I as well would much rather it say "Shut Down System". Again it's on a Raspberry Pi build...not windows, but sits inside a dedicated cabinet.
Title: Re: Exit display. change text..screenshot attached to better understand lol...help!
Post by: Steven Campoli on October 21, 2018, 04:25:59 PM
In the language file u can change the confirmation message but the actual text on the screen, I updated am and their a exit message option which does both the screen and confirmation.... now I’m just trying to make my exit display the be the first screen when I launch am lol