diff --git a/GlosSIConfig/Readme.md b/GlosSIConfig/Readme.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..08187c8 --- /dev/null +++ b/GlosSIConfig/Readme.md @@ -0,0 +1,109 @@ +[![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 + + +# ATTENTION: GloSC is currently being rewritten, and renamed to GlosSI ([Glo]bal ([s]ystemwide) [S]team [I]nput) + +No ETA when it's done +No support until then. + +**Looking for contributors!** +As the past has shown, I have way to less time on hand too maintain such a project. +Reach out via Discord/E-Mail (But get to the point right away, please, I get way too much spam) + +# GlosSI + +GlosSI or [Glo]bal ([s]ystemwide) [S]team [I]nput is a tool that allows one to use Steam-Input controller rebinding at a system-level alongside a system wide (borderless window) Steam overlay +All complete with **per application bindings and working rumble emulation.** +GlosSI can, but isn't required to, launch any of your favorite games or applications and directly add them to Steam, be it Win32 or UWP! +It is **the tool** to enjoy any game that has trouble with Steam and/or *add extra functionality* to your Steam-Input needs + +*UWP*, *Reshade / SweetFX*, *Origin*, *Uplay*, *Emulators* and *more* with **no hassle** + +--- + +**How does it work? / What does it do?** + +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 + +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 + +--- + +**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. + +--- + +Like my stuff? Hit me up [on twitter](https://twitter.com/Flatspotpics) or consider donating to my [PayPal](https://www.paypal.me/Flatspotpics) + +GloSC got mentioned from Valve in the [Steam client beta change log on the 9. of January](https://twitter.com/flatspotpics/status/818697837055770624) + +For Building / Manual installation refer to the **TODO** + +GlosSI is not affiliated with Valve, Steam, or any of their partners. + +--- + +GlosSI is built using [Qt 6.2](https://www.qt.io/) and a fork of [SFML](http://www.sfml-dev.org/) for drawing the overlay + +The system wide Xbox-Controller works via [ViGEm](https://vigem.org/projects/ViGEm/) +Device Hiding via [HidHide](https://vigem.org/projects/HidHide/) + +## License + +```license +Copyright 2017-2018 Peter Repukat - FlatspotSoftware + +Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License"); +you may not use this file except in compliance with the License. +You may obtain a copy of the License at + +http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0 + +Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, software +distributed under the License is distributed on an "AS IS" BASIS, +WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, either express or implied. +See the License for the specific language governing permissions and +limitations under the License. +```