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- Jezz_X - 2007-09-21

kricker Wrote:Great thanks. What can one do to get the network working in the win32 build, so I can add a path to my media server? And wll there be a new seperate thread for the more functional win32 build now?

As far as I know upnp allready works in it


- kricker - 2007-09-21

Jezz_X Wrote:As far as I know upnp allready works in it
Well I can not add a source and point to a network location, or even put it in the sources.xml and it work. I am using the latest t3ch build (Sep 17th) and not compiling (as I have never done such before) my own, is that the issue?


- jmarshall - 2007-09-21

One assumes you are attempting a upnp source, rather than a smb source.

If it's a smb source, then just mount the folder using windows networking.


- kricker - 2007-09-21

jmarshall Wrote:One assumes you are attempting a upnp source, rather than a smb source.

If it's a smb source, then just mount the folder using windows networking.
Yes it is a smb source. The smb sources work fine on the xbox of course. They do not work on the pc build (I have assumed this is a known issue). I have mapped them on the pc, but of course they do not show up when browsing the add dialog. I guess I must add the mapped drive to the .bat file.


- Jezz_X - 2007-09-21

Its not an issue/bug, its not the purpose of the win32 build in case you didn't notice its got in the title bar "PC Skin Preview" its not meant to be a full functional version of XBMC and probably never will the only reason anything works in it is devs testing stuff
If you want a proper XBMC I suggest you stick with the xbox version or the Linux version

The title of this thread is also GUI Development Environment for skinners & python developers


- kricker - 2007-09-21

Jezz_X Wrote:Its not an issue/bug, its not the purpose of the win32 build in case you didn't notice its got in the title bar "PC Skin Preview" its not meant to be a full functional version of XBMC and probably never will the only reason anything works in it is devs testing stuff
If you want a proper XBMC I suggest you stick with the xbox version or the Linux version

The title of this thread is also GUI Development Environment for skinners & python developers
Yes I do know thats what this thread is for. That's why I asked if there will be a new thread for the more developed PC builds. It looked like there were multiple things going on; the standard xbox version, the linux port, this 'skin and python preview', and a more functional pc port. I guess I got confused and there isn't a 'more functional' pc build. Sorry for my confusion.


- jaredharley - 2007-09-28

Thank you for making the XBMC_PC build - it makes skinning so much easier!

A problem I've run into is that in Windows Vista, XBMC_PC.exe crashes on exit. I'll close XBMC_PC and Windows Vista will pop up a box saying that the program stopped responding and Windows is looking for a solution. After closing this box, the run_me_first.bat command window usually finishes exiting.

It's not a huge deal, and it doesn't really cause any issues for me, but I know the error doesn't occur on when working on Windows XP. I don't know if running it with WinXP compatibility mode would help (nor am i sure how to use that for a .bat file).


- citer - 2007-10-08

annything i can do to let remote dvd dongle to let it work on pc or with the mce controller from microsoft some buutons do work but not the buttons on play etc
anny help would be verry appreciated thx in advance.


many thanks and a (bad) question - Latvian3Dman - 2007-10-12

Hello all!
First of all, many thanks to everyone who made XBMC software, it is one amazing piece of fun and comfort! Smile I am using it for i think several years now on my XboX (built into old Sony Hi-Fi CD player case, btw).
Recently i built another media hardware for myself, PC/Windows based HTPC. XboX is great and all, but HD contents need more power, etc, etc. So, I tried softwares like old MyHTPC, cuccessor Meedio (recent Ultimate edition), and also Media Portal. Meedio Ultimate wins for me so far, but XBMC somehow feels better Smile After trying recent T3CH compiled XBMC for PC, it is hard to go back to anything else.
I do understand there is no pc port support for "end users", it is not intended for using as pc media shell, but... it is so great its hard not to use it! Rolleyes
So my "unappropriate" question to anyone who is willing to help: can i somehow use PC DVD drive for reading media? I tried on several computers, i can not add D:\ drive as source. Maybe any hints, suggestions, workarounds?
Thanks a lot in advance! Wink


- Jezz_X - 2007-10-12

change the drive letter if your dvd drive to somthign other than d: and add it as the source though none of the auto play stuff will work I suggest you take a look at the linux version its way more complete than the win32 one it even has visualisations


linux xbmc compiled? - Latvian3Dman - 2007-10-12

Thank you, Jezz_X. I was thinking about Linux solution, but i am not sure how and where to start. I am electronics and computers technician, but i am pretty dumb in programming, compiling, all that stuff. Is there some "ready for dummies" current version of XBMC Linux port? I did quick search around but didnt find anything more or less ready for use. Anyone help please? Smile
Oh, i think i do off-topic in this thread. Sorry about that...


- Latvian3Dman - 2007-10-24

Never mind my previous post, i installed new Ubuntu 7.10 Linux and compiled XBMC linux port. It is working Smile


- defee - 2007-11-09

Hi,

I tried XBMC_PC but somehow it doesn't work properly. I did everything as said in the readme (I think) and tried to lauch it with this .bat

Code:
subst q: .
subst p: q:\userdata
subst t: q:\userdata
md q:\cache
subst z: q:\cache
xbmc_pc.exe
subst p: /d
subst t: /d
subst z: /d
rd /s /q q:\cache
subst q: /d

When I lauch this, I get an error window that asks me to slot a disc in \Device\Harddisk1\DR3. Then I click continue, everything work fine until my cursor hits Filemanager or if I go to System Info. If I do one of these, I get another error window, this time it asks me to slot a disc in \Device\Harddisk3\DR5. The window keeps appearring no matters what I click (Cancel / Retry / Continue).

I do not have C:\
My system is on K:\ and so is XBMC_PC (K:\XBMC)

Here is the debug log

Code:
14:06:31 M:1503444992  NOTICE: -----------------------------------------------------------------------
14:06:31 M:1503420416  NOTICE: Starting XBoxMediaCenter.  Built on Nov  4 2007
14:06:31 M:1503420416  NOTICE: Q is mapped to: K:\XBMC
14:06:31 M:1503420416  NOTICE: The executeable running is: K:\XBMC\XBMC_PC.exe
14:06:31 M:1503420416  NOTICE: Log File is located: Q:\xbmc.log
14:06:31 M:1503420416  NOTICE: -----------------------------------------------------------------------
14:06:31 M:1503232000  NOTICE: Setup DirectX
14:06:31 M:1502908416  NOTICE: load settings...
14:06:31 M:1502900224  NOTICE: loading T:\guisettings.xml
14:06:31 M:1502703616  NOTICE: Getting hardware information now...
14:06:31 M:1502703616  NOTICE: Checking resolution 1
14:06:31 M:1502683136  NOTICE: Per AV pack settings are off
14:06:31 M:1502699520  NOTICE: q:\userdata\sources.xml
14:06:31 M:1502715904   ERROR: CSettings::Load Error loading q:\userdata\sources.xml: Line 0, Failed to open file
14:06:31 M:1498071040  NOTICE: Checking the Date!
14:06:31 M:1498071040  NOTICE: start dvd mediatype detection
14:06:31 M:1498054656  NOTICE: initializing playlistplayer
14:06:31 M:1498046464  NOTICE: DONE initializing playlistplayer
14:06:31 M:1498034176  NOTICE: load default skin:[Project Mayhem III]
14:08:23 M:1494601728  NOTICE: initialize done

Sorry for the long post!


- jmarshall - 2007-11-09

XBMC probes the disk drive(s) I think on boot, so this is probably what it is. Particularly if you have used a drive before and have removed it since.


- defee - 2007-11-11

Mmmh nop. I'll try without my cards reader partitions. Thanks for the help