[mythtv-users] Need advice on customizing my UI

[Daniel A. Segel]

Azmat wrote:
> I've been successfully using MythTV for about 8 months now and I
> decided that it was time to delve into its inner-workings so my
> Myth-box can be all that it can be.  I built my first system from RPMs
> and it works great.  To leave that system undisturbed, I decided to
> install 0.19 on a second "sandbox" system so I can play as much as I
> want.  I wanted to start out small by customizing the layout of my
> frontend: rearranging menu hierarchy, modifying buttons, and possibly
> adding buttons that link in to other programs.
>
> I hit a snare early on that has me a bit confused.  I understand that
> the files that describe the UI are XML and are found in
> /usr/local/share/mythtv, however I'm confused as to the mapping of
> these files to what I'm currently seeing in Myth.  For instance, in
> 0.19 on the main menu, my choices are:
> Watch Recordings
> Upcoming Recordings
> Schedule Recordings
> Recording Priorities
> System Status
> Utilities/Setup
>   
You have the DVR menu theme set in Setup->Appearance. The Default theme 
is the one you're looking for.

Daniel