Ashmanix Countdown Timer 2.0.10

[RobertWilliams]

How do i 'export' my timer configs? I have a second install my OBS setup and would like to copy my settings without having to recreate them manually. TIA.

 

[Ashmanix]

Is there a chance that this plugin will also be available for Linux Mint (Ubuntu) in the near future?

Hi, I currently use the OBS supplies plugin template as a basis for my plugin which includes the code that builds the different versions of the plugin so I don't have a plan for Linux mint specifically, just whatever Linux app file I'm currently producing. If you're using flatpak there was one user who had a similar issue using flatpak for OBS and I think I was able to help them move the pre installed files from the Linux installer into the required folder format for flatpak. You can have a look at the GitHub issue here:

Can't install on linux? · Issue #103 · ashmanix/obs-plugin-countdown

current OS Linux Mint 22 Cinnamon. version of OBS is 30.1.2 flatpak. I haven't updated OBS since April because the flatpak version created difficulties with plugins, something to do with plugins th...

github.com

 

[Ashmanix]

How do i 'export' my timer configs? I have a second install my OBS setup and would like to copy my settings without having to recreate them manually. TIA.

There is no built in function to export the config file in the plugin but you can locate the config file wherever plugin files are stored on windows Mac. I'm not near my pc just now so can't tell you the folder locations offhand.

Are you using Windows or MacOS?

 

[RobertWilliams]

There is no built in function to export the config file in the plugin but you can locate the config file wherever plugin files are stored on windows Mac. I'm not near my pc just now so can't tell you the folder locations offhand.

Are you using Windows or MacOS?

I am using a Windows PC. I can see a config.json under Roaming/obs-studio/plugin_config/obs-plugin-countdown. Other than copying this file, is there any other things I need to do after copying the file to the 2nd computer?

 

[Ashmanix]

I am using a Windows PC. I can see a config.json under Roaming/obs-studio/plugin_config/obs-plugin-countdown. Other than copying this file, is there any other things I need to do after copying the file to the 2nd computer?

That should be enough for the plugin itself. Just a note that the position of the plugin window on the UI won't be transferred with this file as that's saved by OBS in its own settings file. This just means you'll need to place the dock window and size it again.

 

[Ashmanix]

Are window position settings stored in a common OBS file or in a separate one for each scene?

I believe there's a file called `global.ini` in the obs-studio folder that contains the UI settings.

 

[rlfaquino]

please, make a flatpak instalation ???

 

[Ashmanix]

please, make a flatpak instalation ???

Hi, I don't have any plans to make a flatpak version mainly because I've never really used flatpak. There is a way to use the Debian installation and move the files to relevant folders for flatpak I think. I helped out someone here:

Can't install on linux? · Issue #103 · ashmanix/obs-plugin-countdown

current OS Linux Mint 22 Cinnamon. version of OBS is 30.1.2 flatpak. I haven't updated OBS since April because the flatpak version created difficulties with plugins, something to do with plugins th...

github.com

 

[Ashmanix]

Ashmanix updated Ashmanix Countdown Timer with a new update entry:

v2.0.10 Update

This update includes the following changes:

• Fixed websocket set and add time bug
• Use SpinBox for Period Time Inputs
• Fixed name for timer tick event
• Update translations to en-GB and pt-BR by @eribertomota
• Time left on timer is now saved and loaded for period time
• Added feature where user can format timer output on counting
• Added Smooth Increment Option For Counting
• Added code to toggle the countdown type on load

Read the rest of this update entry...

 

[RobertWilliams]

I am trying to figure out the "Smooth Increment" feature. I see the checkbox to enable but I am trying to figure out the difference. Can you provide more details about this feature? TY.

 

[Ami_May]

It looks like the original Ashmanix Countdown Timer link is no longer available. If you're looking for an alternative, you could try using a browser-based countdown timer source or a different OBS plugin that supports countdowns. Another option is to use a simple text source in OBS with a script to update the countdown dynamically.

 

[Ashmanix]

I am trying to figure out the "Smooth Increment" feature. I see the checkbox to enable but I am trying to figure out the difference. Can you provide more details about this feature? TY.

So at some point I changed how the timer counts down (or up). Instead of waiting a second, then carrying out some processing and then taking 1 second from (or adding to) the timer the timer now saves the current date time and after a second it will carry out processing then check what the current date time is and work out the time that has passed. This allowed for more accurate counting for the timer. The issue was that if you're computer CPU was being taxed then the timer might take a little longer to cycle and then you would see the time skip a few seconds to keep accurate counting.

This is undesirable for a lot of people who don't care for extreme accuracy and looks bad. So selecting that option will reduce accuracy but make sure that each time the counter changes time it will only subtract (or add) 1 second to the timer no matter what. It's less accurate but ensures less time skipping.