RRUpd8 - Sync plugin for Road Runner Status : Released 07/12/08

Enforcer · 10-06-2008, 11:14 PM

Well here goes, another conversion from standalone app to RR plugin.

Released 07/12/08

Donation(s) - Thank You
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Chuck

Current Standalone version

Get it from my forum

What it does

Checks for connection to remote location
Automatically updates new folder and files (playlists and songs)
Removes old folders/files (optional)
Unlimited subdirectories
User selectable file types or all types
Visual indication of connection/no connection
User Configure Utility
Can be used with Memory Sticks (automatic detection of)
Log of all transfers/deletions
Indication of free diskspace
Multiple Source Locations
Multiple Destination Locations
Tells RoadRunner to load Upd8 screen when new sync takes place (can be turned off)

here is the current skin commands.

SkinCommands (1.0x)

Buttons
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rrupd8 - load upd8.skin

main skin
rrupd8_stop - Stop syncing if syncing in process
rrupd8_start - manually start sync process
rrupd8_settings - Bring up the settings menu
rrupd8_mvup - Move a sync up in the list
rrupd8_mvdown - move a sync down in the list

paths skin
rrupd8_syncachange - toggle between different sync actions
rrupd8_syncnchange - Change the synce name/description
rrupd8_localchange - bring up OSK to change local path
rrupd8_remotechange - bring up OSK to change remote path
rrupd8_synctchange - Change extension types (*) means all
rrupd8_delete - Delete current sync
rrupd8_add - add a new sync
rrupd8_apply - Apply settings if changed
rrupd8_back - Go back to main screen without making any changes

settings menu
rrupd8_delayup - increase delay
rrupd8_delaydown - decrease delay
rrupd8_popup - toggle whether RR switches to upd8 screen when syncing.
rrupd8_settingsapply - Apply settings if changed
rrupd8_back - go back to main screen without making any changes

Labels
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rrupd8_action - current action taking place
rrupd8_path - path current action is taking place on
rrupd8_freespace - freespace left on disk that is being written to.
rrupd8_localpath - local path of currently viewed sync
rrupd8_remotepath - remote path of currently viewed sync
rrupd8_syncname - name of currently viewed sync
rrupd8_synctype - extension to sync of currently viewed sync
rrupd8_syncaction - sync action of currently viewed sync
rrupd8_program - Program version
rrupd8_version - Program version
rrupd8_delay - delay in seconds between attempting to detect remote locations.
rrupd8_popup - Indicates whether popup is set or not

Indicators
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rrupd8_stop - this works like a button and stops sync'ing (only shown if sync'ing is in progress)
rrupd8_start - this works like a button and starts a manual sync (only shown if not sync'ing)
rrupd8_disk -logo underneath or to side of diskspace slider (only shown if sync'ing)
rrupd8_files - logo underneath or to side of files slider (only shown if sync'ing)
rrupd8_folders - logo underneath or to side of folders slider (only shown if sync'ing)
rrupd8_apply - this works like a button and applies changes in paths skin (only shown if info has changed)
rrupd8_popup - indicates state of popup, also works like a toggle button

in the following x is the number of the sync in th emain display

rrupd8_x_access - Shows whether acces to remote location is available.

Shows on layer if sync is in list, but status is not known
if access is available it will display upd8_yes.png,
if access is not available it will display upd8_no.png

Sliders
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rrupd8_folders - shows percentage of folders complete
rrupd8_files - shows percentage of files in current folder complete
rrupd8_disk - shows amount of disk space free

.skins/screens

upd8.skin -main screen
upd8_paths.skin - shows paths and sync types
upd8_settings.skin - menu skin for setting delay and pop up

Enforcer · 10-15-2008, 03:51 PM

Q. Why should I use this plugin version in RR as opposed to the Standalone version?

A. There is no reason why you shouldn't use the standalone version, however this version has better intergration with RoadRunner skins and can also work with transparent ones

Q. How can I download this wonderful creation?

A. Register on my forum at www.en4cer.co.uk/forum , when activated go to the downloads section.

Q. Does this application only work with Road Runner?

A. Yes, this is a decicated RoadRunner Plugin, However there is a standalone version available.

Q. How do I change the size?

A. The plugin will run at the same size as RoadRunner.

Q. Can I use RRSkineditor to edit the skin?

A. Yes.

Q. How do I embed this is my skin?

A. Add a button with the command RRUpd8, and then design the screens to match your skin. Use the BMV2 skin files as a guideline

Q. Would someone care to send me this?

A. The Terms And Conditions expressly forbid the distribution of this program, please register on my forum to get your copy.

Q. Will this compare existing files with the source files.

A. At the moment it compares the modified date, so if changes were made it will copy the latest version or leave the newer version there.

But no it doesn't compare the files byte for byte. The way the program is written I can add that but it's likely to really slow it down (But I will see if there is an easy way to do that for the future maybe)

Q. would it be possible for the app to say what the estimates size might be of the files selected ?

A. Not the way it works a present. Essentially it looks at all the files at the source and then goes through the destination and checks if it exists, if it doesn't or is older it copies the new one over. To have it tell you whether there was enough space before hand it would have to make a list of the differences and then start copy, which don't really want to do as the list might change while it's copying.

Q. Can it, when selecting files / folders, have the option to 'tick' trees like a lot of AV software does when you selecting which folder / subfolder you want to copy.

A. The idea is for you to a have a location in the same format as that on your CarPC, I don't think I'll be adding a selectable folder option as it will complicate it too much. (Unless there is a lot of requests for it)

Q. Can it update RoadRunners Playlists when copying is done?

A. If RRMedia is running, yes.

Q. I have set up a sync, but the plugin does not sync any files?

A. First check that you have the access.ok file in the root of your remote location. This will normally be done automatically if you have used the plugin to set the sync paths. Also make sure you have write permissions to the destination folder.

Enforcer · 11-05-2008, 09:27 PM

Bmv2 v1.1.1
iDrive Night Red v1.1.1
iDrive Night Transparent v1.1.1

NB iDrive skins will only work properly with the corresponding full iDrive skins.

Enforcer · 11-05-2008, 09:28 PM

Now open beta testing.

If you are interested in Beta testing PM me.

Skinners preferably.

Enforcer · 11-06-2008, 11:27 PM

Betas sent out.

Still room for some more.

JohnWPB · 11-07-2008, 08:13 AM

Looking good Enforcer. Not sure when I will get a chance to try to integrate it, but definitely something I will add to my skin down the road.

Sonicxtacy02 · 11-07-2008, 03:04 PM

workin fine for me.. i've tried all the sync actions.. though honestly i was a little confused between UP and DOWN.. but that was the same in the standalone as well. Is it possible to only allow manual updates? And is it possible to NOT have the database update in RRMedia? My builder tool is giving me errors again

Enforcer · 11-07-2008, 04:34 PM

Well the up and down are supposed to relate to upload and download, ie download from the remote location or upload to the remote location

Only allow manual updates : No (unless you set then delay a humungously large number)

Not update the database in RRMedia (Oh so that bit works then?) : No, unless you don't use <musicpath>

However I will add toggles for those two.

Sonicxtacy02 · 11-07-2008, 04:46 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Enforcer

Well the up and down are supposed to relate to upload and download, ie download from the remote location or upload to the remote location

Only allow manual updates : No (unless you set then delay a humungously large number)

Not update the database in RRMedia (Oh so that bit works then?) : No, unless you don't use <musicpath>

However I will add toggles for those two.

it worked.. but the database looked like it was being updated while the files were transferring instead of after.

Enforcer · 11-07-2008, 06:05 PM

Well it sends the command after it finishes an individual sync, only if the sync contains "<musicpath>" as the local or remote path.

So it's possible it sync your music path, send the command and then carry on with the other syncs in your list.