New Sysmetrix skin

How would I...

November 7, 2005 9:57 PM from

...use WMP activex to run media, without opening the full player. I have seen some DX widgets that use this method. TIA.

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Reply #1 November 7, 2005 10:11 PM from

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Sysmetrix uses winamp. Winamp has settings which allows it to run as described.

Reply #2 November 8, 2005 1:02 AM from

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As I described? I've never gotten it to do so....

Reply #3 November 8, 2005 2:12 AM from

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Winamp not WMP

Reply #4 November 8, 2005 2:55 AM from

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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

Reply #5 November 8, 2005 8:25 AM from

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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.

Reply #6 November 8, 2005 8:59 AM from

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I learn something everyday. Can't do anything with it, but I learn it.

Reply #7 November 8, 2005 11:40 AM from

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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.

Reply #8 November 8, 2005 12:55 PM from

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I knew there was a way, it's just been so long since I included Winamp controls I forgot how.

Reply #9 November 8, 2005 1:12 PM from

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Now, if I can just get brewman's permission to upload, I can share with everyone!

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