I've forked updateDVB to start with some graphics changes, and hopefully to progress from there. Rather than hijack the updateDVB thread, I've forked that thread too.
I'll start with a response to observations/comments made by bluzee ...
The fact that you have green dots is great news, but it probably means that it's likely a driver issue with my card. I'll have to look into that, but it's a good start that it's willing to render a satellite scan for somebody![]( "Thumb - :thumb:")
Secondly, that's forced me to think about how to achieve an easier to click transponder. I did have the hover event change the opacity of the object so that the user would know that they are on it, but I know even my eyesight's not what it used to be (once you hit 40 ... wow), so I get it. Also, maybe not taking the screen size into consideration. Maximized on a 50" TV is a little easier. BTW, what screen do most people run updateDVB on? I'm using the TV because that's where all my tuners are connected ... the HTPC. Is that a fair assumption, or are people using laptops and USB tuners, which would be harder based on screen size alone. Don't know how hard it would be, but what if I had the dot expand when passed over, or had some sort of magnification (now I'm really working myself into a tough corner)?
Anyway, really appreciate the feedback. Keep it coming, and I'll see what I can do.
Chris
I'll start with a response to observations/comments made by bluzee ...
The fact that you have green dots is great news, but it probably means that it's likely a driver issue with my card. I'll have to look into that, but it's a good start that it's willing to render a satellite scan for somebody
Secondly, that's forced me to think about how to achieve an easier to click transponder. I did have the hover event change the opacity of the object so that the user would know that they are on it, but I know even my eyesight's not what it used to be (once you hit 40 ... wow), so I get it. Also, maybe not taking the screen size into consideration. Maximized on a 50" TV is a little easier. BTW, what screen do most people run updateDVB on? I'm using the TV because that's where all my tuners are connected ... the HTPC. Is that a fair assumption, or are people using laptops and USB tuners, which would be harder based on screen size alone. Don't know how hard it would be, but what if I had the dot expand when passed over, or had some sort of magnification (now I'm really working myself into a tough corner)?
Anyway, really appreciate the feedback. Keep it coming, and I'll see what I can do.
Chris
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