Pinballfx start without dmd and backglass

[Gianfranco Panico]

Could please explains me how to have dmd and backglass also in the startup video on main screen?

thank tou

[Carny_Priest]

I'm not positive that there is direct support for that within PinballX. I think the startup is just playfield screen only.

[rablack97]

yep i requested this as feature awhile ago.

[Carny_Priest]

Not that such a feature could not be added via plugin or outside scripting paired with VLC or something

It won’t be me though

Intro video just takes time away from the playing of pinball!


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[luvthecubs]

I accomplished this using an AutoHotKey script:

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#NoEnv  ; Recommended for performance and compatibility with future AutoHotkey releases.
; #Warn  ; Enable warnings to assist with detecting common errors.
SendMode Input  ; Recommended for new scripts due to its superior speed and reliability.
SetWorkingDir %A_ScriptDir%  ; Ensures a consistent starting directory.

Run C:\PinballX\Media\Backglass Images\startup_backglass.jpg ;location of backglass image

WinWaitActive, Photos

WinMove, -1920, 0  ;Moves window to location on other monitor

WinActivate Photos ;activate the Photo viewer window

WinWaitActive, Photos

Send #+{enter} ;sends command for full screen

WinActivate Photos ;brings backglass to the top again

sleep 15000 ;delays for to match length of video (1000 = 1 second)

WinClose, Photos
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This compiled .exe script is set to run on startup in the PinballX settings wizard. Basically, it will launch an image using Windows 10 Photo Viewer, full screen the image and make it active for the duration of the startup video and closes the image when the video stops. I would imagine you could accomplish something similar using a 2nd video and VLC Viewer, though I haven't tested that. The static image + video is all I really wanted.