[RESOLVED] Disable / Remove 'Menu' object in Theme

[FCAL]

Looking for a way to disable the 'Menu' object in the theme.

When I create a new theme, I import one and save it as v4 to get as many options as possible.  I found a checkbox to disable Weather (will be running offline in my arcade).  I see the "Menu=" parameter in the theme.ini file, but have tried "0", "0,0,0,0", "-1", "False" to no avail.  What is the proper way of removing / disabling the 'Menu' object?

AFTER NOTE: I disable ESC to exit GameEx and have buttons for Exit and Back on my control panel for easy navigation so I do not use these.

Thank you.

[Draco1962]

If you don't mind can you attach a screen capture of the Menu object to which you are referring?

Thanks!

[FCAL]

Draco1962,

This is the default snap for a v3 theme.  I highlighted the item in yellow.  I am sure there is a way to configure it, but I might not have dug deep enough to understand it.  What I did figure out is that any theme I create and save, only v3 and v4 themes have this.  I could go back to v2, but I might want some of the goodies in v4.  Any thoughts or guidance you could provide would help.

Thank you.

[Draco1962]

First, stick to V4. Second, open up your theme in Theme Editor. (Following instructions are from memory so forgive me if I get it wrong as I cannot get to my PC to confirm). 

If you are using a 1920x1080 theme as an example, you will enter 1921 and 1081 for the X and Y coordinates, and 0, 0 ( or possibly 1, 1)  for the dimensions. The goal is to force it out of view of the theme.

[FCAL]

Draco1962,

I use 1024 x 768 (hi-res CRT).  I set Menu=1025,769,0,0... IT WORKED!

This was the only permeation I did not try.

Thank you for your assistance.

[Draco1962]

You're welcome! I am glad my recall was that accurate.

Do keep in mind that this does not disable the functionality of the menu. That is hard-coded. It just moves the item. 

Please be sure to share your theme! We always welcome new submissions!

[FCAL]

Draco1962,

I understand about the menu object.  How can I edit those items for use on sub-menus?  I can navigate to it, but I can't change the selection.  Ex.  For All MAME Games,  it would be nice to use the filter for year, category, etc.  I didn't see documentation on it... maybe you could point me in the right direction?

I would be happy to share my theme when finished!   ...the least I could do.

[Draco1962]

To be honest, I do not believe that you can select the options for use in customized submenus.

You may get partway there by leveraging custom menus if you are so inclined to give them a try.

The documentation is older but still relevant:

 

[Tom Speirs]

Ther is already a feature to do this.

Set the interface mode to "Simple" under Display settings.

[Draco1962]

Thanks Tom. I am admittedly not familiar with that or some of the other features and functionality as my needs haven't required me to venture to all. Always something new to learn!

[FCAL]

Tom,

I read through the help items.  Do you have any more elaboration on all parameters?

I'll offer to help document all the v4 theme parameters as long as someone can verify my information.  Or does it already exist?

[Tom Speirs]

Hey buddy,

All I/we have is out there and I am sure anything you want to do would be appreciated if you felt so inclined.

Cheers.

Tom.