************************* ************************* ************************* **************
PSPXT (PlayStation Portable XMB Tester)
************************* ************************* ************************* **************
Version: 1.50
Creator: Superskull85
Date: June 3, 2007
Programming Base: Turing
Operating System Needed: Windows, any version, doesn't require any special software.
Other Operating System's: Linux (With a Windows Emulator or EXE launcher)
Any site can host this application, but please post a link to the initial post. I will post this application on all of the following sites:
-PSP-Vault (
http://psp-vault.com)
-PSP HACK-DEVING (
http://psphackdeving.110mb.com)
-PSP Updates (
http://pspupdates.qj.net)
-Deviant-Gaming (
http://deviant-gaming.com)
An original post from me will be located at one of those sites. Please find the post there before posting this application on your site. I go by the same name, Superskull85, at each site.
************************* ************************* ************************* ***************
About
************************* ************************* ************************* ***************
This is an application that will simulate how your XMB will look on your computer before actually compiling your RCO's and flashing them to your PSP. This application will let you view your XMB and its icons, backgrounds and colours. This application is meant to help you preview your XMB without actually flashing it, and NOT to help you preview already created themes!! With that said this program doesn't even read your Flash0 (Unless your using the File Flasher) and doesn't need your PSP to run (Again unless you are using the File Flasher. This program will not read RCO's or have any PRX support, it will read BMP images and will arrange them so they look just like your XMB.
Anybody who wants source code for this application is asked please contact me and I'll send you the code. You should know how to program and analyze Turing code. Contact info can be found in the program.
************************* ************************* ************************* ****************
Instructions
************************* ************************* ************************* ****************
There are two versions of this program, a Non-Integrated version and an integrated version. The Integrated version will integrate this application into your computer (Adding it to your hard drive and adding short cuts in your start menu and desktop). The Non-Integrated version will run by extracting the files to a folder and running PSPXT.EXE.
With that said, pick the version you want to use:
Integrated:
1- Run PSPXT (Integrated).EXE and follow the on-screen instructions
2- Go into your start menu-->All Programs or find the short cut on your Desktop and open the short cut.
Non-Integrated:
1- Extract the ZIP or RAR (Depending on which archive you downloaded) to any folder on your hard drive.
2- Run PSPXT (PlayStation Portable XMB Tester).EXE
************************* ************************* ************************* **********
Future Features
************************* ************************* ************************* **********
In the future I will be including more features. The features I hope to include:
-File check/Size check- This will help you make right sized icons so that you can make non-corrupt files and have icons fit in their positions. (Definitely)
-Support for XMB click sounds (Depends on whether I can extract and convert sounds for play)
-Support for wave animation (This one is going to be hard..If I can extract, convert and then play the waves this will be done)
-Include a RCO compiler (This is a feature that will come, as soon as I can write the script for the compiler)
-Ability to detect, or select your PSP's drive by a simple explorer window. (Hopefully)
-Integrate icon guides (Definite)
-Implement any other icon/sets of icons, like the volume bar, battery, loading icon etc. (Depending what everyone wants the program to have)
-Hopefully any requested or suggested features (Probably, depending on the feature)
************************* ************************* ************************* **************
Important Notes
************************* ************************* ************************* **************
-EXE's shouldn't be moved around. The program is designed to work in the configuration that it is in.
-The "Flasher" folder should stay where it is if you want to use the File Flasher.
-The XMB One, XMB Two, XMB Three, and XMB Four folders should not be deleted. However if they are deleted the program will read out of the XMB Default folder.
-The "Transparencies.txt" in each XMB folder should not be deleted, if one is deleted re-make the file but DON'T write anything in it.
-Transparencies should be set using the program. If you try to set the transparencies manually the file will become corrupt and unreadable by PSPXT.
-Images must be in the 8-bit bitmap format. Images with their information stored in the ALPHA layer should not be used with this program. Files extracted from RCO's will not work properly with this version of the program.
************************* ************************* ************************* *************
Problems
************************* ************************* ************************* *************
-When loading options it's a bit slow for me, please tell me if this is the case for you as well
-XMB navigation is a bit slow with the new layout/interface, it may be my computer but I'm not to sure.
************************* ************************* ************************* **************
Credits
************************* ************************* ************************* **************
General Programming and Organization- Superskull85
Testing- Dever (ALPHA 1 and 2); SnYpEr WoLf, Don, eldiablov, SG57, moncristo_da_dev, dipswitch, xpack, Tiagoundead, pspdude10594 (ALPHA 3); pspdude10594, SnYpEr WoLf, xpack, Don (1.50 BETA)
************************* ************************* ************************* **************
Version History
************************* ************************* ************************* **************
ALPHA 1-
This version includes support for Main XMB icons and XMB wallpaper.
ALPHA 2-
-Added Main Menu
-Added two XMB preview windows
-Added support for XMB Navigation in XMB One and XMB Two
-Add icon support for Sub-Menu XMB icons for XMB One (Haven't added Sub-Menu preview yet)
-Created a Windows integrated version
-Renamed to PSPXT due to confusions
-Removed source code from homebrew package
-Removed copyright rights. Any site can now host this application, but please post a link to the initial post
ALPHA 3-
-Added support for Main XMB Navigation for XMB Three and XMB Four
-Added icon support for XMB Two, Three and Four
-Added background support for XMB Three and Four
-Added Sub-Menu Preview for XMB One, Two, Three, and Four
-Added Sub-Menu Navigation for XMB Once, Two, Three, and Four
-Added Full Navigation (Sub and Main) module
-Added PSPXT Control list
-Added Credits list
-Added Contact Info list
-Added PSPXT Icon names list
-Added Flash Directories list
-Fixed a bug that made navigation modules move in opposite directions
-Rearranged Main Menu
-Changed Icon names so that they make more sense
-Fixed Quit function
-Took away support for Sub Sub-Menu and Volume Bar for now
-Took away "Core Files" folder and integrated it into PSPXT (PlayStation Portable XMB Tester).EXE, to decrease file sizes.
-Added main menu names
-Added a test of the PSPXT Flasher
BETA 1-
-Sped up XMB speed to match more closely to the PSP's XMB speed
-Fixed the "Case selector out of range" error. This was caused when you pushed down or up on the music or video menus
-Finished the basic layout of the Flasher, it will now be able to flash and recover your PSP through Flash0 USB
-Fixed some programming errors that didn't fully erase the text in the question box when pushing "q" or "Q"
-Fixed a bug where you had to push "q" or "Q" twice to exit back to the main menu. You will now only have to press "q" or "Q" once to exit.
-Sped up the Main Menu animation (It was a little slow)
-Removed RCO Compiler option for now (It might be re-implemented in the future)
-Removed Set Transparency option (This is a useful feature that will definitely come, however I didn't have time to implement it before my release deadline)
-Added sub-menu names for every navigation feature
-Added link to one of my Customization Guides which will help you customize your icons. In the future I will integrate a Icon Customization guide into the program.
-Icon reference feature has been linked to the same guide I linked to in the Icon Customization Guide, this content will also be implemented into the program in the future.
-Added FlashingInstructions.html for the File Flasher
-Updated the Credits list
1.00 LITE-
Release of BETA 1 as a public BETA.
1.00 FULL-
-Added the ability to change transparencies for each XMB
-Added the ability to hide/show menu names during navigation
-Included some security checks
-Rearranged PSPXT's file structure so that I could reduce the size of the total program
-Added additional security to lessen errors you may face
-Fixed the icon positioning bug. Positions will now reset from XMB to XMB.
-Created default theme
-Included a preview for my upcoming layout. Check it out!!
1.50 BETA-
-Created a entirely new layout
-Created pop-up functions when selecting a menu option
-Made interface easier to control (No more double checking, most options are mouse clickable)
-Controls are now mapped out on each XMB preview
-Added volume bar support for Full XMB Navigation One
1.50-
-Brighter Text
[Release]PSPXT 1.50
gj
