XML Overlay Application

A Python application that creates an overlay window displaying XML Properties from a monitored XML file. The overlay stays on top of other windows and can be dragged around the screen.

Setup

1. Install Python requirements:

   pip install PyQt5
   

2. Configure the XML path:

   • Copy the example config file:

     config.example.json -> config.json
     

   • Edit config.json with your XML file path:

     {
       "xml_path": "path/to/your/xml/file.xml",
       "xml_config": {
         "root_node": "root",
         "target_node": "DatabaseName",
         "xpath": ".//DatabaseName"
       }
     }

Running the Application

1. Run the application:

   python overlay.py
   

   or use the provided batch file:

   start_overlay.bat
   

Features

• Displays XML properties from the monitored XML file
• Overlay stays on top of other windows
• Draggable window
• System tray icon with options:
  • Show Overlay
  • Hide Overlay
  • Increase Text Size (adjusts font size up to 72 points)
  • Decrease Text Size (adjusts font size down to 8 points)
  • Quit
• Close button appears when hovering over the overlay
• Auto-updates when XML file changes