Tutorial Topics - Adding More to the Remote

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The following tutorials will introduce you to additional concepts in iRule and help you get started further customizing your remote control.

Add a Background Image
This tutorial covers how to add a background image to a new remote interface.

Uploading User Images
This tutorial covers how to upload user images to the iRule Builder.

Adding a Repeating Button
This tutorial covers how to modify an existing button to send repeating commands while the button is held. Volume buttons are a typical example of a repeating button.

Add an Entrance
This tutorial covers how to add a new Entrance. Entrances can be either a single command or a series of commands (a macro) that are executed automatically when you enter a page.

Define a "Home" Page
This tutorial covers how to create a home Page. A home Page will automatically load a graphical Page from a Panel instead of the Panels list that is loaded by default when the iRule app starts.

Gestures
One of iRule's advanced features is the ability to create Gestures in each Panel. Gestures allow users to control their remote without looking at it!

iTunes Module - NEW!
This tutorial covers the iTunes Module and how to purchase and add it to a remote layout.

iTunes Module Navigation - NEW!
This tutorial covers navigation of the iTunes Module in the iRule app once it is synced and on your handset.

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The following tutorial categories cover everything from basic iRule concepts to getting started building your remote and advanced subjects such as feedback and learning infrared commands.