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Title: Will BVC open Windows media player?
Post by: blaib on October 27, 2009, 07:15:31 PM

Hello, Just discovered BVC looks AWSOME so far.  I have Active Home pro ordered (already have software)  I have several modules also.  I would like to open windows media player with BVC if possible.

Thank You
Brian Laib

Title: Re: Will BVC open Windows media player?
Post by: Knightrider on October 27, 2009, 07:50:43 PM

Brian,
BVC can't do it directly, but BVC CAN activate a phantom module in AHP and a macro can be assigned to the module address that activates Media Player.  Someone here posted a small app that can run MP from a palmpad, so I know it can be done.

On a similar note, check this out: http://wgjohns.com/forums/index.php?topic=97.0 .

Not exactly what you're looking for, but it has worked fine for my needs.

Title: Re: Will BVC open Windows media player?
Post by: blaib on October 27, 2009, 08:10:15 PM

Ok that sounds good!  Can you help me set it up?  I'm a little new to this, I think I know what you mean about setting up a phantom module but the macro that is assigned to the module address that activates media player is getting me. 

Thanks
Brian

Title: Re: Will BVC open Windows media player?
Post by: hawk1 on October 28, 2009, 10:13:45 AM

Depending on what you want to do, you might take a look at this:  http://download.cnet.com/Aiekon-Voice-Automated-Media-Player/3000-2139_4-10543233.html

Not to take anything away from anybody but I've tried this and it works fairly well.  Fully automated voice activated (recognized) media player.

Title: Re: Will BVC open Windows media player?
Post by: HA Dave on October 28, 2009, 12:20:51 PM

Quote from: hawk1 on October 28, 2009, 10:13:45 AM

Depending on what you want to do, you might take a look at this:  http://download.cnet.com/Aiekon-Voice-Automated-Media-Player/3000-2139_4-10543233.html
Fully automated voice activated (recognized) media player.

Just curious... will that work [in conjuntion or] with BVC? Could/can I operate both programs at the same time? How about then closing the media player... or is that even needed?

Title: Re: Will BVC open Windows media player?
Post by: hawk1 on October 28, 2009, 01:14:50 PM

I used to have it on the same system I believe (don't quote me on that) I originally had it on a separate music pc, but i ended up giving that pc away.  Then I just kinda been working on PCC on getting it working again.  But I do remember having a lot of fun with it.  It's totally free so download and give it a shot!

Title: Re: Will BVC open Windows media player?
Post by: HA Dave on October 28, 2009, 01:57:03 PM

Quote from: hawk1 on October 28, 2009, 01:14:50 PM

..... It's totally free so download and give it a shot!

I might.. but I am really not a music type. But I know from reading here and at Bill's forum (http://wgjohns.com/forums/index.php) that adding a [voice controlled] music player is a big deal for many.

Title: Re: Will BVC open Windows media player?
Post by: blaib on October 28, 2009, 07:31:55 PM

Ok thanks guy's, I found out how to get it to open the program but I will have to try and get it to also play, maybe I will have to wait and see maybe someone will program this (hint hint) ha ha. Anyway BVC is great!

Title: Re: Will BVC open Windows media player?
Post by: hawk1 on October 29, 2009, 10:40:55 AM

Media player has command line options.  http://www.funponsel.com/blog/windows-media-player-11/windows-media-player-11-command-line-options  you could you these with autohotkey and play anything you want.

Use autohotkey to make a .exe file for your playlist or songs.  Then put them in a  macro in AHP with a trigger.  Then use BVC to trigger the macro.   >!