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Intro to OSD MODDING
 
Intro to OSD MODDING
  
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If I can do this so can you!!!!!!! :mrgreen:
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If I can do this so can you!!!!!!!
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First let's set up you're computer for OSD modding
 
First let's set up you're computer for OSD modding
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You'll need programs for the following:
 
You'll need programs for the following:
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XML editing
 
XML editing
 
Linux OS
 
Linux OS
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Here's how I started.
 
Here's how I started.
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since I don't have a computer specific for linux I installed
 
since I don't have a computer specific for linux I installed
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VMWare Player is free and allows you to set up a linux OS without needing another computer
 
VMWare Player is free and allows you to set up a linux OS without needing another computer
 
http://www.vmware.com/products/player/
 
http://www.vmware.com/products/player/
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Once VMWare player was installed, I downloaded and installed Kubuntu
 
Once VMWare player was installed, I downloaded and installed Kubuntu
 
Kubuntu is a free linux distribution, which I installed inside VMWare Player as the Operating system
 
Kubuntu is a free linux distribution, which I installed inside VMWare Player as the Operating system
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Next download the stock.osd.bin , this will be your framework for creating your own theme
 
Next download the stock.osd.bin , this will be your framework for creating your own theme
 
by using this you will not need to learn to create your own .bin file
 
by using this you will not need to learn to create your own .bin file
 
http://forum.wdlxtv.com/viewtopic.php?f=45&t=132&start=10#p805
 
http://forum.wdlxtv.com/viewtopic.php?f=45&t=132&start=10#p805
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an additional program that you may find helpful is:
 
an additional program that you may find helpful is:
 
explore2fs - this will allow you access to the files inside stock.osd.bin within a windows environment, you'll simply export the directory to whatever folder you desire within windows, you can then edit any photo's or xml's with your favorite windows based editing programs
 
explore2fs - this will allow you access to the files inside stock.osd.bin within a windows environment, you'll simply export the directory to whatever folder you desire within windows, you can then edit any photo's or xml's with your favorite windows based editing programs
 
http://www.chrysocome.net/explore2fs
 
http://www.chrysocome.net/explore2fs
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if you like you can configure vmware player to share files between your 2 desktops, but for ease, I simply used a usb stick, copied stock.osd.bin and renamed it kad.osd.bin you can name your mod whatever you like xxxx.osd.bin
 
if you like you can configure vmware player to share files between your 2 desktops, but for ease, I simply used a usb stick, copied stock.osd.bin and renamed it kad.osd.bin you can name your mod whatever you like xxxx.osd.bin
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I then copied the file to the kubuntu desktop
 
I then copied the file to the kubuntu desktop
 
and created a folder on the desktop called "osd"
 
and created a folder on the desktop called "osd"
 
this folder will be the mounting point for accessing files within xxxx.osd.bin
 
this folder will be the mounting point for accessing files within xxxx.osd.bin
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in kubuntu open the terminal from the location of stock.osd.bin
 
in kubuntu open the terminal from the location of stock.osd.bin
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type
 
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     sudo mount -o loop stock.osd.bin osd
 
     sudo mount -o loop stock.osd.bin osd
  
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if you have chosen different locations for your stock.osd.bin or your folder used for a mounting point you will need to adjust the commands for the correct path and directory
 
if you have chosen different locations for your stock.osd.bin or your folder used for a mounting point you will need to adjust the commands for the correct path and directory
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the above command will prompt for sudo password, sudo is the equivelent of administrator
 
the above command will prompt for sudo password, sudo is the equivelent of administrator
 
and should be the password for your user id in kubuntu, if you're the administrator, which I suspect you are, type your password and key "enter"
 
and should be the password for your user id in kubuntu, if you're the administrator, which I suspect you are, type your password and key "enter"
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now check the osd folder
 
now check the osd folder
 
you should see several folders and alot of xml's
 
you should see several folders and alot of xml's
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trouble shooting
 
trouble shooting
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if you do not see the files, but file manager shows any number of files
 
if you do not see the files, but file manager shows any number of files
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if you can see xml's but upon entering the folder images you can't see anything
 
if you can see xml's but upon entering the folder images you can't see anything
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if you can not paste your edited images into the images folder
 
if you can not paste your edited images into the images folder
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go to the terminal and type
 
go to the terminal and type
  
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     sudo chmod -R 777 osd
 
     sudo chmod -R 777 osd
  
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this will adjust the file permissions so that everything is editablenow just copy paste your edited jpg. .png or .xml files, which you edited with your favorite editing program
 
this will adjust the file permissions so that everything is editablenow just copy paste your edited jpg. .png or .xml files, which you edited with your favorite editing program
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there are a couple of images from the images folder that are used, example
 
there are a couple of images from the images folder that are used, example
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villa_bg.jpg
 
villa_bg.jpg
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screen_saver.png
 
screen_saver.png
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the majority of icons used are located at images/villa/
 
the majority of icons used are located at images/villa/
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some examples include:
 
some examples include:
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video icon selected = home_video_main_icon_f.png
 
video icon selected = home_video_main_icon_f.png
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video icon not selected = home_video_main_icon_n.png
 
video icon not selected = home_video_main_icon_n.png
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photo icon selected = home_photo_main_icon_f.png
 
photo icon selected = home_photo_main_icon_f.png
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photo icon not selected = home_photo_main_icon_n.png
 
photo icon not selected = home_photo_main_icon_n.png
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music icon selected = home_music_main_icon_f.png
 
music icon selected = home_music_main_icon_f.png
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music icon not selected = home_music_main_icon_n.png
 
music icon not selected = home_music_main_icon_n.png
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setting icon selected = home_setting_main_icon_f.png
 
setting icon selected = home_setting_main_icon_f.png
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setting icon not selected = home_setting_main_icon_n.png
 
setting icon not selected = home_setting_main_icon_n.png
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and of coarse many more
 
and of coarse many more
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once all your files are in place
 
once all your files are in place
 
go to your terminal and type
 
go to your terminal and type
  
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     sudo umount osd
 
     sudo umount osd
  
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of coarse many other things can be changed
 
of coarse many other things can be changed
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the xml files describe image location and attributes
 
the xml files describe image location and attributes
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I'm still learning how to edit xml's but I found the linux program "Kate"
 
I'm still learning how to edit xml's but I found the linux program "Kate"
 
which is included in kubuntu does just fine
 
which is included in kubuntu does just fine
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you'll find most items are described with:
 
you'll find most items are described with:
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x=(horizotal starting point) 0 is left
 
x=(horizotal starting point) 0 is left
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y=(vertical starting point) 0 is top
 
y=(vertical starting point) 0 is top
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w=(width of image)
 
w=(width of image)
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h=(hight of image)
 
h=(hight of image)
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textcolor="0xC0C0C0"
 
textcolor="0xC0C0C0"
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etc
 
etc
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I plan to update this guide as possible and invite more experience OSD modders to fill in gaps. and outline more complex items not addressed here which might include more detail on xml editing, text editing, custom scripts, svn updatable, etc
 
I plan to update this guide as possible and invite more experience OSD modders to fill in gaps. and outline more complex items not addressed here which might include more detail on xml editing, text editing, custom scripts, svn updatable, etc
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2 additional resources/tools are:
 
2 additional resources/tools are:
 
http://b-rad.cc/877/wdtv-osd-how-to-make-a-custom-theme/
 
http://b-rad.cc/877/wdtv-osd-how-to-make-a-custom-theme/
 
http://wdtvforum.com/main/index.php?PHPSESSID=3c5frc3dv7rc2s0ao8ups9hj00&topic=1626.0
 
http://wdtvforum.com/main/index.php?PHPSESSID=3c5frc3dv7rc2s0ao8ups9hj00&topic=1626.0
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KAD
 
KAD
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Orginal post at: http://forum.wdlxtv.com/viewtopic.php?f=45&t=1899
 
Orginal post at: http://forum.wdlxtv.com/viewtopic.php?f=45&t=1899

Revision as of 08:29, 14 October 2010

Intro to OSD MODDING


If I can do this so can you!!!!!!!


First let's set up you're computer for OSD modding


You'll need programs for the following: graphics editing XML editing Linux OS


Here's how I started.


since I don't have a computer specific for linux I installed VMWare Player on my vista laptop VMWare Player is free and allows you to set up a linux OS without needing another computer http://www.vmware.com/products/player/


Once VMWare player was installed, I downloaded and installed Kubuntu Kubuntu is a free linux distribution, which I installed inside VMWare Player as the Operating system


Next download the stock.osd.bin , this will be your framework for creating your own theme by using this you will not need to learn to create your own .bin file http://forum.wdlxtv.com/viewtopic.php?f=45&t=132&start=10#p805


an additional program that you may find helpful is: explore2fs - this will allow you access to the files inside stock.osd.bin within a windows environment, you'll simply export the directory to whatever folder you desire within windows, you can then edit any photo's or xml's with your favorite windows based editing programs http://www.chrysocome.net/explore2fs


if you like you can configure vmware player to share files between your 2 desktops, but for ease, I simply used a usb stick, copied stock.osd.bin and renamed it kad.osd.bin you can name your mod whatever you like xxxx.osd.bin


I then copied the file to the kubuntu desktop and created a folder on the desktop called "osd" this folder will be the mounting point for accessing files within xxxx.osd.bin


in kubuntu open the terminal from the location of stock.osd.bin


type 


   sudo mount -o loop stock.osd.bin osd

   where

   stock.osd.bin = the name of your osd.bin file
   osd = the name of the folder your created earlier on desktop (mounting point)


if you have chosen different locations for your stock.osd.bin or your folder used for a mounting point you will need to adjust the commands for the correct path and directory


the above command will prompt for sudo password, sudo is the equivelent of administrator and should be the password for your user id in kubuntu, if you're the administrator, which I suspect you are, type your password and key "enter"


now check the osd folder you should see several folders and alot of xml's


trouble shooting

if you do not see the files, but file manager shows any number of files

if you can see xml's but upon entering the folder images you can't see anything

if you can not paste your edited images into the images folder


go to the terminal and type 


   sudo chmod -R 777 osd

   where

   osd = the folder created earlier (mounting point)


this will adjust the file permissions so that everything is editablenow just copy paste your edited jpg. .png or .xml files, which you edited with your favorite editing program


there are a couple of images from the images folder that are used, example


villa_bg.jpg

screen_saver.png


the majority of icons used are located at images/villa/


some examples include:

video icon selected = home_video_main_icon_f.png

video icon not selected = home_video_main_icon_n.png

photo icon selected = home_photo_main_icon_f.png

photo icon not selected = home_photo_main_icon_n.png

music icon selected = home_music_main_icon_f.png

music icon not selected = home_music_main_icon_n.png

setting icon selected = home_setting_main_icon_f.png

setting icon not selected = home_setting_main_icon_n.png


and of coarse many more


once all your files are in place go to your terminal and type 


   sudo umount osd

   where

   osd = folder created earlier (mounting point)


this will unmount the osd.bin file and save all the changes you have made

now copy your modified xxxx.osd.bin it to your usb stick and insert into wdtvlive and reboot

you should see the effect of your changes

of coarse many other things can be changed


the xml files describe image location and attributes the majority of the home page is taken from villa_home.xml I'm still learning how to edit xml's but I found the linux program "Kate" which is included in kubuntu does just fine


you'll find most items are described with:

x=(horizotal starting point) 0 is left

y=(vertical starting point) 0 is top

w=(width of image)

h=(hight of image)

textcolor="0xC0C0C0"

etc


I plan to update this guide as possible and invite more experience OSD modders to fill in gaps. and outline more complex items not addressed here which might include more detail on xml editing, text editing, custom scripts, svn updatable, etc


2 additional resources/tools are: http://b-rad.cc/877/wdtv-osd-how-to-make-a-custom-theme/ http://wdtvforum.com/main/index.php?PHPSESSID=3c5frc3dv7rc2s0ao8ups9hj00&topic=1626.0


KAD


Orginal post at: http://forum.wdlxtv.com/viewtopic.php?f=45&t=1899

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