[RESOLVED] directb2s and backglass videos

[8trek]

I've updated from 1.99 to 2.02 because i read it now supports using the directb2s backglass instead of the video (normally .flv) files in the interface. I see no options for telling pinballx that i want to do this. Further I read somewhere that there is no option but rather will "just work".... so i removed some of my video files to see if it would start reading the directb2s files but did not.

what am i missing?

thanks.

[randr]

It's like 2nd window in pinballx settings where you pick screen options etc. use directb2s same area you pick use vpinmame. Use directb2s must be set to yes or it won't work

[8trek]

thanks for the reply. didn't see that option the frist couple times i browsed after updating. upon further review i like the old way (i.e. .flv video) insead... the directb2s bg is just a still image, and the grills are all on by default which isn't good for a real cab with real dmd.... i'm sure there is a way to turn that off but unless there is a way to make the directb2s bg in the interace a non-still image i don't see the benefit.

[randr]

Right click on backglass in pinballx and hide grill. Also directb2s in pinballx is not static it does run some of the lights some back glasses are better then others

[8trek]

Right click on backglass in pinballx and hide grill. Also directb2s in pinballx is not static it does run some of the lights some back glasses are better then others

I realize directb2s is NOT static when playing a game.... are you saying while browsing pinballx with the setting on, the backglass will show the same as if you were playing the game?

[randr]

Basically. I don't think backglass actually "starts" but rather just gi in backglass turns on after a sec or so

[8trek]

not understanding what you're saying... could you please rephrase? I will also restate my question another way.... Using the new directb2 feature, is the backglass intended to appear as a static image while browsing games or should it appear same as if you are playing the game with lights flashing, digits displayed, etc?.

[Tom Speirs]

I think what randr is saying is that it depends on the backglass. Some show animations when the backglass is not in "play game mode". Some do only show as a static image. It is certainly dynamic though and is not just a screen grab but it depends how the author created the file.

[8trek]

ah... okay, well upon first review it appears that the majority of the games have nothing going on so to speak in the bg while the game is not running... therefore IMO the bg videos are a better approach visually. Thanks Tom.

[Tom Speirs]

No worries. I never suggested it was better, its just a feature