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    meleu @AndrewH
    last edited by 23 Jan 2018, 19:01

    @andrewh IMO, since you have many files, the best aproach would be you having your own repo.

    Why? because @UDb23 's repo is becoming very big, with many files.
    For example, if an user wants to install only the Q*bert overlay, the rpie-art tool will donwload all the files on the repo to install only one overlay.

    That being said, @AndrewH , consider creating your own repo. ;-)

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      AndrewH
      last edited by 23 Jan 2018, 19:08

      I’d prefer for them all to be in the one place, for convenience - there are already very many locations for resources and materials - I don’t want to add one more.

      Plus, manual installation is possible (and well documented) for those who don’t want to use the script.

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        UDb23 @AndrewH
        last edited by UDb23 23 Jan 2018, 20:45

        @andrewh said in New Overlay: Q*bert:

        I have 5:4 overlays for some of the systems you've already done - I presume you'll need to add the details for my overlays into the ini files for those systems?

        If overlay already exists; just edit the existing info.txt file adding your overlay filename. Multiple images can be handled just separating them with a semicolon. I would suggest your overlays filenames include reference to the actual resolution. Of course I can do that renaming for you.

        For fields such as launching_image, or rom_clones, if I don't have that data should I omit the line entirely or just set the value to ""?

        Yes you should omit those lines entirely.

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          UDb23 @AndrewH
          last edited by 23 Jan 2018, 21:05

          @andrewh said in New Overlay: Q*bert:

          I know some of them cover systems that you've already done at 1920 x 1080. I'm not concerned about attribution, so if there are any conflicts when merging info.txt file contents, or whatever, that's no problem for me - I'm just happy to be able to share with the community.

          I can add reference in the readme file that files ending with AH were made by you.

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            AndrewH @UDb23
            last edited by 23 Jan 2018, 21:06

            @udb23 said in New Overlay: Q*bert:

            @andrewh said in New Overlay: Q*bert:

            I have 5:4 overlays for some of the systems you've already done - I presume you'll need to add the details for my overlays into the ini files for those systems?

            If overlay already exists; just edit the existing info.txt file adding your overlay filename. Multiple images can be handled just separating them with a semicolon. I would suggest your overlays filenames include reference to the actual resolution. Of course I can do that renaming for you.

            I’ve put them here : https://ufile.io/c9n4m - let me know if you have any problems with them. If you can do whatever renaming or editing necessary to fit them in, that’d be much appreciated.

            For fields such as launching_image, or rom_clones, if I don't have that data should I omit the line entirely or just set the value to ""?

            Yes you should omit those lines entirely.

            Ok - I left them out from the info.txt files I created.

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              meleu @AndrewH
              last edited by 23 Jan 2018, 21:07

              @andrewh do as you prefer, but...

              I’d prefer for them all to be in the one place, for convenience

              convenience is rpie-art's reason to exist.

              convenience is also the reason why I suggested a separate repository. Some users have limited space on their SD card.

              Plus, manual installation is possible (and well documented) for those who don’t want to use the script.

              I can't see how using another repo could hinder the manual installation.

              I'm saying that with a vision focused on the end user but I have no intention of continuing to argue. It's all up to you, and I'm glad my work on rpie-art is useful for the community.

              Cheers! :D

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                UDb23 @AndrewH
                last edited by 24 Jan 2018, 19:08

                @andrewh Files downloaded. Will try to find time during the WE to check & upload.

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                  UDb23 @meleu
                  last edited by 24 Jan 2018, 19:12

                  @meleu I agree with you.
                  @AndrewH It could also be the opportunity to place all 1280x1024 overlays in one dedicated Repo. Yours and those I created for that resolution. I see no reason for users using the script to download whole repo that includes images with resolutions they don't use.
                  It's quite easy to setup a dedicated Repo.

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                    AndrewH
                    last edited by 24 Jan 2018, 20:55

                    @UDb23 , @meleu - I can see sense in having separate repos for different resolutions, and I'm happy enough to go along with whatever you think is best. I'll have a go at setting one up, and come asking for help if I run into problems.

                    In terms of installation for users, what would you recommend? A clone of @meleu's script, an edit that allows users to select which repo, or something else?

                    Depending on time and a few other circumstances, I'm hoping to get around to modifying my overlays to also suit a 4:3 1600x1200 display - I have a few of those at my disposal, and if I get around to making another bartop, I'll probably use one.

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                      AndrewH
                      last edited by 24 Jan 2018, 21:39

                      @UDb23, @meleu : ok - repo is now set up, and (I think) ready to be added to the installation script.
                      I've submitted an issue with the details.

                      Also, sorry for the threadjack, and thanks for your patience.

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