Upcoming moOde 8.1.0 release (Q2)

[Tim Curtis]

Hi,

Here are WIP release note for upcoming moOde 8.1.0 release (Q2)

In addition to bug fixes and improvements some nice new features are planned including being able to store multiple WiFi networks (SSID's) to enable easy roaming and a dedicated Playlist view in the Library with options like editing, cover art and metadata similar to what's offered in Radio view.

                     

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New features

- NEW: Support for multiple WiFi networks
- NEW: Dedicated Library Playlist panel with covers

Updates

- UPD: Store WiFi and AP mode PSK's (passwords) in backup zip
- UPD: Replace auto-reboot in Restore by "reboot required" message
- UPD: Add option to include playlists in Backup/Restore
- UPD: Restore the Default Playlist if present in the backup
- UPD: Try to detect Samba protocol even when host appears to be offline
- UPD: Tracks added to the Queue are ordered same as in Tag view
- UPD: Purge extraneous session files during the maintenance task
- UPD: Add new Soma FM stations to Default Playlist (new image only)
- UPD: Use all Tiles on Menu, Configure modal
- UPD: Improve help text in Save playlist modal

Radio stations

- UPD: KanalK
- UPD: DR P1 - P4, P6, P8

Bug fixes

- FIX: Play next an album when Queue empty
- FIX: Reconnect screen is displayed after Create Backup
- FIX: Backup/Restore back arrow not returning to System Config
- FIX: Top margin for EDIT button on src-config

-Tim

[the_bertrum]

Nice updates
Is the manage button necessry on the saved networks? Since it simply goes to a page that lists them and allows deletion could it not be simply a delete button that deletes the currently selcted one?

[Tim Curtis]

The Manage screen shows the saved networks excluding the currently configured network. The idea being that you would never want to delete the network currently being used.

[the_bertrum]

Yes, I see it now. Understood.

[TheOldPresbyope]

This is a very minor nit: the ordering of the Backup/Restore items make "Playlists" seem like it's something to do with radio stations. Maybe bump it ahead in the listing?

Regards,
Kent

[Tim Curtis]

Yes, it should be moved. I'll fix.

[Tim Curtis]

Hi,

Here are WIP release notes and a few screen shots of early Playlist panel. Its similar to the Radio panel in that there will be metadata, covers, sorting options etc.

         

Code:

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# 2022-MM-DD TC moOde 8.1.0
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New features

- NEW: Support for multiple WiFi networks
- NEW: Dedicated Library Playlist panel with covers

Updates

- UPD: Store WiFi and AP mode PSK's (passwords) in backup zip
- UPD: Replace auto-reboot in Restore by "reboot required" message
- UPD: Add option to include playlists in Backup/Restore
- UPD: Restore the Default Playlist if present in the backup
- UPD: Add Preferences option to play selected track plus following tracks
- UPD: Try to detect Samba protocol even when host appears to be offline
- UPD: Tracks added to the Queue are ordered same as in Tag view
- UPD: Purge extraneous session files during the maintenance task
- UPD: Ensure Hardware mixer state is 'on' during startup
- UPD: Add new Soma FM stations to Default Playlist (new image only)
- UPD: Use all Tiles on Menu, Configure modal
- UPD: Improve config back link function
- UPD: Improve help text in Save playlist modal

Radio stations

- UPD: KanalK
- UPD: DR P1 - P4, P6, P8

Bug fixes

- FIX: Play next an album when Queue empty
- FIX: Reconnect screen is displayed after Create Backup
- FIX: Backup/Restore back arrow not returning to System Config
- FIX: Self IP address not being filtered in Players and TRX Config
- FIX: Custom backup script not being restored
- FIX: Top margin for EDIT button on src-config

[the_bertrum]

Nice. I might start using playlists once that's available

[Tim Curtis]

Couple nice covers for the stock playlists.

   

[Tim Curtis]

Hi,

Here are WIP release notes and another shot of the new Playlist view steadily moving toward completion :-)

   

We are also beginning  to test a full 64-bit RaspiOS moOde image :-)

Code:

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# 2022-MM-DD TC moOde 8.1.0
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New features

- NEW: Support for multiple WiFi networks
- NEW: Dedicated Library Playlist view with covers
- NEW: RaspiOS 64-bit moOde image

Updates

- UPD: Store WiFi and AP mode PSK's (passwords) in backup zip
- UPD: Replace auto-reboot in Restore by "reboot required" message
- UPD: Add option to include playlists in Backup/Restore
- UPD: Restore the Default Playlist if present in the backup
- UPD: Add Preferences option to play selected track plus following tracks
- UPD: Try to detect Samba protocol even when host appears to be offline
- UPD: Tracks added to the Queue are ordered same as in Tag view
- UPD: Purge extraneous session files during the maintenance task
- UPD: Ensure Hardware mixer state is 'on' during startup
- UPD: Add new Soma FM stations to Default Playlist (new image only)
- UPD: Use all Tiles on Menu, Configure modal
- UPD: Improve config back link function
- UPD: Improve help text in Save playlist modal

Radio stations

- UPD: KanalK
- UPD: DR P1 - P4, P6, P8

Bug fixes

- FIX: Play next an album when Queue empty
- FIX: Reconnect screen is displayed after Create Backup
- FIX: Backup/Restore back arrow not returning to System Config
- FIX: Self IP address not being filtered in Players and TRX Config
- FIX: Custom backup script not being restored
- FIX: Top margin for EDIT button on src-config