From 07df517a7571a0ea5f31b2dfb06249722bfb3c54 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Peter Repukat Date: Fri, 29 Oct 2021 21:55:08 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] Update Readme.md --- Readme.md | 38 +++++++------------------------------- 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+), 31 deletions(-) diff --git a/Readme.md b/Readme.md index a429d92..eb496ba 100644 --- a/Readme.md +++ b/Readme.md @@ -1,3 +1,6 @@ +--- +--- + [![Build status](https://ci.appveyor.com/api/projects/status/l9hq9qglvn6q5wdg/branch/main?svg=true)](https://ci.appveyor.com/project/Alia5/glossi/branch/main) [![License](https://img.shields.io/badge/License-Apache%202.0-blue.svg)](https://opensource.org/licenses/Apache-2.0) [![Github All Releases](https://img.shields.io/github/downloads/Alia5/GloSC/total.svg)]() [![Discord](https://img.shields.io/discord/368823110817808384.svg)](https://discord.gg/T9b4D5y) TODO: Logo @@ -28,49 +31,22 @@ It is **the tool** to enjoy any game that has trouble with Steam and/or *add ext GlosSI creates and adds a (or multiple) non-Steam shortcuts to Steam. When one of those is launched, a transparent, borderless window appears in which you can use the Steam-overlay. You also get access to touch- and radial-menus and other functionality normally only present in Games -In addition to that, Gamecontroller-inputs are redirected to the whole operating system, so that they will work with any game or application +In addition to that, Gamecontroller-inputs are redirected to the whole operating system, so that they will work with any game or application +Real Gamecontrollers are hidden from other applications, so that they can't interfere with your game. This brings full Steam-Input functionality to the desktop and any other application Steam-Input might not have worked before ---- - -**Cleaning up misconceptions** - -GlosSI doesn't hook into any of your games, launched programs or any system-component, except into Steam itself to keep the controller from switching to the desktop-config (if not disabled) - Games do not need to be launched using GlosSI. - If the "Start Application" option does not work, launch any GlosSI-Shortcut from Steam, followed by a game or application. --- -## FAQ / Troubleshooting - -* **Q: The overlay isn't showing up!** - - A: The overlay only works for windowed or borderless windowed mode applications. - This is even true for UWP-Games! While it's true that UWP doesn't run exclusive fullscreen, some Windows bullshit prevents unsigned apps from drawing over them. - Try running your games in borderless window mode - - A: Enable Xbox360 controller rebinding in Steam! It's in the "Controller" section in the Steam Settings. - -* **Q: GlosSI overlay causes the screen to be black** - - A: If running on a Laptop with NVidia-GPU, open up NVidia control panel (right click your Desktop and select it). Manage the 3D-settings and have it auto select your graphics processor. - - Alternatively there is the option to run GlosSI in windowed mode. - Simply open the GlosSI overlay by toggling Steams overlay twice; You cna change it from there. - This will, unfortunately, also somewhat prevent you from using touch- and radial-menus. - - Instructions for AMD GPUs should be similar, in case any issues occur. - ---- - -Join the GlosSI discord here: https://discord.gg/T9b4D5y +Join the GlosSI discord here: [https://discord.gg/T9b4D5y](https://discord.gg/T9b4D5y) --- **GlosSI consists of:** + - The "GlosSITarget" which does most of the magic - Showing the overlay to the user as well as talking to the ViGEm-driver for system wide Controller emulation - A config application ("GlosSIConfig") handling shortcut ("GlosSITarget") creation and their addition to Steam.