How to create backdrop.tpl for latest Swiss v0.6r1318 ?

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How to create backdrop.tpl for latest Swiss v0.6r1318 ?

Post by DavidRGZ » Sat May 14, 2022 8:08 pm

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Re: How to create backdrop.tpl for latest Swiss v0.6r1318 ?

Post by Papy.G » Sun May 15, 2022 9:00 am

I've seen this in the changelog too, and wondering what you mean by backdrop, if anyone can direct me to a smarter definition than Goog's bull…t. :?

Is it the ability to, l'et's say, launch emBGBA if attempting to "open" a .gb rom file?
DMG/MultiFreq OC/EDGB/EZF Jr, AGB/SC miniSD, NTR/NeoMK3, USG/flashme V8/SC miniSD
DOL001(EUR)/RGB/GCPlug/GBP/SD2SP2, RVL 001(EUR)/RGB/CMP/WiiSD

Zelda WW with Tingle Tuner in split screen was what the GC RF modulator was made for! (Video)
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Re: How to create backdrop.tpl for latest Swiss v0.6r1318 ?

Post by retro » Mon May 23, 2022 5:13 am

Since there's a line in GitHub stating "Load custom backdrop from /swiss/backdrop.tpl on default device", I am assuming it is to change the background image for Swiss?

I think it will be in the next release since Extrems also commented "Prepare for custom backdrops".
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Re: How to create backdrop.tpl for latest Swiss v0.6r1318 ?

Post by Extrems » Mon May 23, 2022 1:57 pm

It's already there, you just need to use standard GC/Wii texture conversion tools.
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Re: How to create backdrop.tpl for latest Swiss v0.6r1318 ?

Post by DavidRGZ » Tue May 24, 2022 4:53 am

Extrems wrote:
Mon May 23, 2022 1:57 pm
It's already there, you just need to use standard GC/Wii texture conversion tools.
Thank you for adding this wallpaper feature. At long last I was able to create a backdrop.tpl (720x480) file and it works fine. Here it is, if someone wants to try it by dropping the .tpl file into /swiss (it's a galaxy).
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Re: How to create backdrop.tpl for latest Swiss v0.6r1318 ?

Post by retro » Wed May 25, 2022 3:44 am

DavidRGZ wrote:
Tue May 24, 2022 4:53 am
Thank you for adding this wallpaper feature. At long last I was able to create a backdrop.tpl (720x480) file and it works fine. Here it is, if someone wants to try it by dropping the .tpl file into /swiss (it's a galaxy).
Can point me to a tool to handle a conversion from JPEG or PNG to TPL?

I have no problems creating an image of my own using Photoshop.

Perhaps something similar to PVRViewer for Dreamcast :)
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Re: How to create backdrop.tpl for latest Swiss v0.6r1318 ?

Post by DavidRGZ » Wed May 25, 2022 5:57 am

retro wrote:
Wed May 25, 2022 3:44 am
DavidRGZ wrote:
Tue May 24, 2022 4:53 am
Thank you for adding this wallpaper feature. At long last I was able to create a backdrop.tpl (720x480) file and it works fine. Here it is, if someone wants to try it by dropping the .tpl file into /swiss (it's a galaxy).
Can point me to a tool to handle a conversion from JPEG or PNG to TPL?

I have no problems creating an image of my own using Photoshop.

Perhaps something similar to PVRViewer for Dreamcast :)
Sure. Download this https://szs.wiimm.de/download/szs-v2.27 ... gwin64.zip install it, reboot pc (program README says you need to restart pc) and then open the .bat file in /bin (don´t bother with all the .exe files you see) and use this command wimgt ENCODE myimage.png -d myoutput.tpl -x TPL (I copied the image .png file I wished to convert to /bin before opening said .bat). Consider sharing your backgrounds here too.
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Re: How to create backdrop.tpl for latest Swiss v0.6r1318 ?

Post by retro » Thu May 26, 2022 5:19 am

DavidRGZ wrote:
Wed May 25, 2022 5:57 am
Sure. Download this https://szs.wiimm.de/download/szs-v2.27 ... gwin64.zip install it, reboot pc (program README says you need to restart pc) and then open the .bat file in /bin (don´t bother with all the .exe files you see) and use this command wimgt ENCODE myimage.png -d myoutput.tpl -x TPL (I copied the image .png file I wished to convert to /bin before opening said .bat). Consider sharing your backgrounds here too.
Thank you!

Will try to spend some time this weekend experimenting, while looking for something nice to use as a backdrop in Swiss :)
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Re: How to create backdrop.tpl for latest Swiss v0.6r1318 ?

Post by retro » Fri May 27, 2022 12:59 am

@DavidRGZ

The package didn't need any installation. Just opened a Command Prompt window in the bin folder and ran the wimgt encode command as per your post :)

Still figuring out the best placement of graphics to work around the Swiss UI
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Re: How to create backdrop.tpl for latest Swiss v0.6r1318 ?

Post by retro » Sat May 28, 2022 12:19 am

How's this?

I thought it looked great on my OLED :)
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Re: How to create backdrop.tpl for latest Swiss v0.6r1318 ?

Post by DavidRGZ » Sun May 29, 2022 2:39 am

retro wrote:
Sat May 28, 2022 12:19 am
How's this?

I thought it looked great on my OLED :)
Nice job! looks crisp.
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Re: How to create backdrop.tpl for latest Swiss v0.6r1318 ?

Post by DavidRGZ » Sun May 29, 2022 2:45 am

Extrems wrote:
Mon May 23, 2022 1:57 pm
It's already there, you just need to use standard GC/Wii texture conversion tools.
How do time-based backdrops work? Your help would be appreciated. I see "Add support for date/time-based backdrops" in latest changelog. Thanks.
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Re: How to create backdrop.tpl for latest Swiss v0.6r1318 ?

Post by Extrems » Sun May 29, 2022 3:31 am

If your TPL has this many textures:
  • 2: 2 seasons
  • 3: 3 seasons
  • 4: 4 seasons
  • 6: 6 seasons
  • 7: Day of week
  • 12: Month
  • 24: Hour
  • 30-31: Day of month
  • 365-366: Day of year
  • Other: Random
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Re: How to create backdrop.tpl for latest Swiss v0.6r1318 ?

Post by DavidRGZ » Mon May 30, 2022 1:31 am

Extrems wrote:
Sun May 29, 2022 3:31 am
If your TPL has this many textures:
  • 2: 2 seasons
  • 3: 3 seasons
  • 4: 4 seasons
  • 6: 6 seasons
  • 7: Day of week
  • 12: Month
  • 24: Hour
  • 30-31: Day of month
  • 365-366: Day of year
  • Other: Random
Thank you Extrems, thing is, I have no idea how to make multi-textured .tpl
files, maybe only a change in this command is needed?

wimgt ENCODE myimage.png -d myoutput.tpl -x TPL

maybe you know, thank you again in advance.
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Re: How to create backdrop.tpl for latest Swiss v0.6r1318 ?

Post by Extrems » Mon May 30, 2022 1:40 am

I don't know how that tool works. We use gxtexconv from devkitPro.
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Re: How to create backdrop.tpl for latest Swiss v0.6r1318 ?

Post by NeoRame » Mon Oct 03, 2022 10:45 am

i crated a Spice Orange version of the stock backdrop to match with my GC. i also add a swiss logo an the GC Jewel and an alternative with the GCLoader Logo.

Prewview:
https://imgur.com/a/G2ZGXJc

Package include:
Stock Backdrop in Spice Orange with Swiss Logo
Stock Backdrop in Spice Orange with Swiss Logo on dark Jewel
Stock Backdrop in Spice Orange with GCLoader Logo
Stock Backdrop in Spice Orange with GCLoader Logo on dark Jewel

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Re: How to create backdrop.tpl for latest Swiss v0.6r1318 ?

Post by NeoRame » Mon Oct 03, 2022 3:59 pm

@Extrems is there any plans for a „full“ theme support. That user can change things like the button and list highlights or change the icons?
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Re: How to create backdrop.tpl for latest Swiss v0.6r1318 ?

Post by Extrems » Mon Oct 03, 2022 5:22 pm

I think emu_kidid does. The user interface isn't exactly my department, I just pick some low-hanging fruits sometimes.
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Re: How to create backdrop.tpl for latest Swiss v0.6r1318 ?

Post by NeoRame » Mon Oct 03, 2022 7:27 pm

DavidRGZ wrote:
Mon May 30, 2022 1:31 am
I have no idea how to make multi-textured .tpl
same command as normal but you have to name your files correctly:

myimage.png
myimage.mm1.png
myimage.mm2.png
myimage.mm3.png
myimage.mm4.png and so on...

BTW. i've created a 24h Backdrop.
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