RetroFE: A flexible frontend for both Windows and Linux

[Rodent.Vienna]

I am SO intrigued! Moving over to grab testers build. I hope to find a few hours to test around in the time to come...

thank you!
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[emb]

Another beta version should be out within a couple days and I am still looking for a couple more beta testers. Some of the features for this next build include HyperLaunch support, attract mode, animation enhancements, mouse hiding, window scaling, along with a few other new features. Future versions will include things like plugin support, abilty to use HyperList or dat files  for collections, and the ability to group multiple collections together.

Feature status log is here:
http://www.retrofe.com/forum/index.php?topic=4.0

In addition to beta testers, I am also open for anyone interested in submitting a default theme for the frontend (as there currently is not one right now).

[nitrogen_widget]

Another beta version should be out within a couple days and I am still looking for a couple more beta testers. Some of the features for this next build include HyperLaunch support, attract mode, animation enhancements, mouse hiding, window scaling, along with a few other new features. Future versions will include things like plugin support, abilty to use HyperList or dat files  for collections, and the ability to group multiple collections together.

Feature status log is here:
http://www.retrofe.com/forum/index.php?topic=4.0

In addition to beta testers, I am also open for anyone interested in submitting a default theme for the frontend (as there currently is not one right now).

I'm leaving for vacation for a week so I wouldn't be able to do any testing until Early august but I volunteer to test on Linux.
Does it have any specialized depends?
My chosen distro's for a cabinets require me to compile the depends for Attract Mode for instance.

[emb]

Just released private beta 0.1.0.12.  I will be releasing a public beta in the upcoming weeks. This current private beta supports reading HyperSpin HyperLists.

Here is a sneak peek:
 

[emb]

Released another private beta (you know where to get the link).

Hopefully I might be able to start releasing public betas soon.

RetroFE on Linux:

[Howard_Casto]

It looks really good man.  I know that isn't saying much but I don't exactly roll out the compliments so keep that in mind. 

[nitrogen_widget]

What distro of linux are you using?

[emb]

Xubuntu 14.04

[emb]

It looks really good man.  I know that isn't saying much but I don't exactly roll out the compliments so keep that in mind.

Thanks.comments like yours are what help keep me motivated.

[Skinnysloth]

I really like the look of this frontend and will definitely try out the public beta when it rolls out.

[Gatsu]

Same here. I'd love to give it a try.

[emb]

I figured this was worth sharing:

Dreygor (an active beta tester) setup a full system with a slightly custom layout. He said the video little choppy because of the video capture software he was using (he said RetroFE runs very nicely when the video capture software is not running).

RetroFE demo 2:

The most recent release includes nested menu support, HyperList support, the ability to combine multiple collections into one menu, along with a few other cool things.

A configuration GUI is in the works. The next build will be a public beta for everyone.

[Gartimusprime]

I would love to try this. I have built an arcade cabinet and all i need now is a front end, this looks perfect. Mostly because I am running linux and can't find anything to run on it that I like.

[lordnacho]

I'm looking for a coding project to tinker with.  Any thoughts on open sourcing this?

I had started tinkering with a frontend that could open hyperspin themes.  Didn't put a whole lot of time in it, but the concept was mostly working(except for themes that had embedded swfs)

[thatpurplestuff]

I'm looking for a coding project to tinker with.  Any thoughts on open sourcing this?

I had started tinkering with a frontend that could open hyperspin themes.  Didn't put a whole lot of time in it, but the concept was mostly working(except for themes that had embedded swfs)

An alternative FE that supports Hyperspin themes would be absolutely freaking amazing.  I've made a ton of themes for Hyperspin but it kinda feels like I'm wasting my time since work on the FE itself is basically dead.

[Hunk_4TH]

Definitely keeping an eye out on this one! Hopefully it'll support Hyperspin themes unless I missed something 

[headkaze]

An alternative FE that supports Hyperspin themes would be absolutely freaking amazing.

I don't want to hijack this thread in any way but GameEx Evo can render native Hyperspin themes including those with swf's. Watch the .

[emb]

I'm looking for a coding project to tinker with.  Any thoughts on open sourcing this?

I had started tinkering with a frontend that could open hyperspin themes.  Didn't put a whole lot of time in it, but the concept was mostly working(except for themes that had embedded swfs)

RetroFE will not be open source although I will be giving a few people access to the source code. This is mainly for controlling quality (I want to avoid having bunch of subpar forks).  Maybe at a later date it will become open source.
The main reason I plan on keeping the project closed source is because of quality purposes.

While the project is closed source, it will have a plugin system with an api people can use.

[phulshof]

I'm looking for a coding project to tinker with.  Any thoughts on open sourcing this?

I had started tinkering with a frontend that could open hyperspin themes.  Didn't put a whole lot of time in it, but the concept was mostly working(except for themes that had embedded swfs)

RetroFE will not be open source although I will be giving a few people access to the source code. This is mainly for controlling quality (I want to avoid having bunch of subpar forks).  Maybe at a later date it will become open source.
The main reason I plan on keeping the project closed source is because of quality purposes.

While the project is closed source, it will have a plugin system with an api people can use.

I really wish you would reconsider making it F/OSS. We're currently working on creating a new version of Cabrio FE (http://www.hyperspin-fe.com/forum/showthread.php?38071-A-new-Hyperspin), and I think it would make sense to join efforts here rather than doing the same thing twice. Your goals pretty much match ours, and I think we could benefit from working together on this one.

[emb]

I'm looking for a coding project to tinker with.  Any thoughts on open sourcing this?

I had started tinkering with a frontend that could open hyperspin themes.  Didn't put a whole lot of time in it, but the concept was mostly working(except for themes that had embedded swfs)

RetroFE will not be open source although I will be giving a few people access to the source code. This is mainly for controlling quality (I want to avoid having bunch of subpar forks).  Maybe at a later date it will become open source.
The main reason I plan on keeping the project closed source is because of quality purposes.

While the project is closed source, it will have a plugin system with an api people can use.

I really wish you would reconsider making it F/OSS. We're currently working on creating a new version of Cabrio FE (http://www.hyperspin-fe.com/forum/showthread.php?38071-A-new-Hyperspin), and I think it would make sense to join efforts here rather than doing the same thing twice. Your goals pretty much match ours, and I think we could benefit from working together on this one.

PM sent. It will eventually be open source.

[emb]

RetroFE is finally open source (licensed under GPLv3)! The source code portal can now be found here:

https://bitbucket.org/teamretro/retrofe

If you just want to browse the source:
https://bitbucket.org/teamretro/retrofe/src


If you look at the change history you will see all the latest development activities:
https://bitbucket.org/teamretro/retrofe/commits/all

In the next week or so I am hoping to kick off another release. The new release will contain updates to the configuration tool, (much needed( improved menu layout support, performance improvments, an entirely new (and official theme) for RetroFE, and a lot more.

See for details: http://www.retrofe.com/forum/index.php?topic=131.msg407

[yotsuya]

Cool. Any thought as to when a binary release might occur? 

[Le Chuck]

Cool. Any thought as to when a binary release might occur? 

Huge ditto, I followed this thread at the very beginning then lost track of it for several months.  Now that I'm checking it out again I'm floored.  This looks great and I want to try it out and see if its a good fit for some of my builds.  Thanks!

[yotsuya]

Exactly. I'd like a no-frills front end that looks like something.... 8 bit organic, if you will, not pimped out to run in 2084x1900 1080P super-interlaced G-Sync AirForceOne resolution.

[lordnacho]

Thanks for open sourcing. 
Do you have feature and bug lists and will you accept pull requests? 

[emb]

Cool. Any thought as to when a binary release might occur? 

Approximately in 1-2 weeks.

[emb]

Thanks for open sourcing. 
Do you have feature and bug lists and will you accept pull requests?

I will accept pull requests (per code review).

Feature/bug can be found here: bitbucket.org/teamretro/retrofe/issues

[lordnacho]

Good stuff.  Will take a look.  Been looking for a side project to tinker with

[raungst]

This looks really awesome. I've been looking for something to replace my simple Hyperspin Setup. The one thing that keeps me there is ability to filter by genre. Is this anything like this possible or in the plans?

[emb]

This looks really awesome. I've been looking for something to replace my simple Hyperspin Setup. The one thing that keeps me there is ability to filter by genre. Is this anything like this possible or in the plans?

Yes.

[emb]

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