YTP+++

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A nonsensical video generator software written in C# using MonoGame.

Currently only supports Windows and is in heavy development, so expect bugs.

Installation

This section will guide you through installing YTP+++. There are two methods of installation:

Deployment Installation

This installation method uses PowerShell to automatically install YTP+++.

It is recommended to use this method if you are installing YTP+++ for the first time.

You must have administrator privileges to use this method.

Steps

1. Open the deployment script in a new tab.
2. Select all of the text and copy it.
3. Open PowerShell as an administrator.
4. Paste the text into the PowerShell window.
5. Press enter.
   • You may need to press enter several times.

Script Details

• The required prerequisites will be installed automatically.
• YTP+++ will be installed to C:\YTPPlusPlusPlus.
• The script will automatically update YTP+++ to the latest version.
• Shortcuts will be created on the desktop and in the start menu.
• The script will automatically run YTP+++ after installation.
  • After running the script, it is safe to close the PowerShell window.

Manual Installation

1. Download and install the required prerequisites.
2. Download the latest release from the releases page.
3. Extract the zip file to a directory that does not include spaces in the path.
   • For example, C:\YTPPlusPlusPlus is a good path, but C:\Program Files\YTPPlusPlusPlus is not.
4. Run YTP+++.exe.

Usage

Using YTP+++ is fairly straightforward. The following steps will guide you through the process of creating a video and watching it.

1. Start YTP+++.
2. Follow the initial setup.
   • If you encounter any issues, please ensure that you have installed all of the prerequisites.
   • Update to the latest version of YTP+++ if prompted.
3. Click on the Library tab.
4. Click on the Materials tab.
5. Click on any plus sign to add a material to the library.
6. Click on the Generate tab.
7. Click on the Start Rendering button.
8. Wait for the video to render, the progress will be displayed at the top.
   • You may also press ~ to open the console.
9. Once finished, click on the Library tab and click on the Renders tab.
10. Click on the thumbnail of the video you just rendered to play it.
11. The default video player will be used to play the video.
    • If you do not have a default video player, Windows may prompt you to select one.
    • A recommended video player is VLC.

Updating

YTP+++ supports automatic updates. The update process is as follows:

1. Click on the Help tab.
2. Click on the Show Tutorial Window button.
3. Follow the initial setup to the last step.
4. Update to the latest version of YTP+++ if prompted.

Prerequisites

These software packages are required to run YTP+++. They are not included in the release.

Required

• Windows
  • YTP+++ is only supported on Windows, but it may be possible to run it on other operating systems with Wine or a similar tool.
    • Support will not be provided for Wine.
• .NET 6 Desktop Runtime
  • Download the .NET Desktop Runtime from here.
    • Please ensure that you download the Run Desktop Apps x64 version.
  • Install the .NET Desktop Runtime.
• FFmpeg
  • Bundled from v3.1.2 onwards.
  • YTP+++ will only use .\ffmpeg.exe and will avoid using the system FFmpeg.

Optional

• ImageMagick
  • Plugins, such as distort.ps1, require ImageMagick to be installed.
  • When ImageMagick is not installed, distort.ps1 will use an alternative method.
  • Download ImageMagick from here.
    • Please ensure that you download the Win64 static at 16 bits-per-pixel component with high dynamic-range imaging enabled version.
    • Do not download the dynamic version.
  • Install ImageMagick.
    • Ensure that FFmpeg is not selected during installation.

Building

Distributed YTP+++ builds are compiled with Visual Studio Code and the C# extension.

However, you can also build it with Visual Studio 2019.

Visual Studio Code

1. Install Visual Studio Code.
2. Install the C# extension.
3. Open the project folder in Visual Studio Code.
4. Open the command palette (Ctrl+Shift+P).
5. Type .NET: Restore Project and press enter.
6. Select YTP+++.csproj from the list if prompted.
7. YTP+++ may be launched by pressing F5 or executing YTP+++.exe in the bin/Debug/net6.0-windows/ directory.

Visual Studio 2019

1. Install Visual Studio 2019.
2. Create a solution and add the project.
3. Build the solution.
4. YTP+++ may be launched by pressing F5 or executing YTP+++.exe in the bin/Debug/net6.0-windows/ directory.

Soundtrack

The official YTP+ soundtrack, Ambience of YTP+, is available on GitHub.

Credits

These people have helped make YTP+ and its successors possible:

• hellfire: Creating the original YTP+ software
• KiwifruitDev: Programming, UI, maintenance, Discord management
• nuppington: General help and Discord management
• GMM: UI sound effects, and plugin development
• Bobby I Guess: UI music, general help
• DevanWolf: Providing support and creating fixes for YTP++
• Supositware: Creating YTP5K, a Twitter bot using YTP+ code
• DeeMacias: Plugin development and general help
• 0znə: Discord moderation and continued involvement
• Spiral: Discord moderation and continued involvement

Contributing

Contributions are welcome.

Please open an issue or pull request if you have any suggestions or bug reports.

Third Party Credits

• MonoGame
• FFmpeg
• Newtonsoft.Json
• Munro

License

YTP+++ is licensed under the MIT License.