[rsummers618]

I think what you're trying to do is a little niche for just you so doubt it would become a feature but, been trying to think of a way around it.

If you use pseudo library stream generator and point it at the root of the sports links. e.g. the "Live Events/Upcoming" bit, then define that strm as a Internet TV type channel. You would get no EPG but if you played the channel, it would try the first link in the .strm, if that is not active it would hopefully move to the next in the .strm. You could also press play next/play previous to move between the streams. I'm not sure this would work but it may. Perhaps it could be done via a playlist instead? Worth having a go.

Yeah it may seem a bit Niche, but I imagine it is useful for any sports watchers on PTVL.

Yeah that solution seems like it would work, However as you said i would have no epg data, which in a way is the purpose of PTVL

Ideally There would be a channel type for Internet Stream Block or something, which blocked off X amount of channels. This block then takes in several directories as a parameter much like the pluginTV addons ie. Live sports on ESPN3, live NBC live TwitchTV Live, whatever.. Then the block enumerates each free channel with each item that currently exists in these directories and frees channels when no content exists. It would definitely require a rework on the background updating though.

I suppose without actual support i could use psuedolibrary to make the streams, and then just make a python script that would manually enumerate the settings2 channel block at boot time for each show available. This is super hacky though, and would require restarting pseudotv every time you want to refresh the live events. It doesn't seem like it would be to difficult to implement in PTVL, considering all the features already exist, just not in this capacity.

[clousr]

Hey found a small bug, and fixed it. When ptvl adds the recommended youtube channels, it doesn't do so correctly bc they are mutlichannel sources instead of single youtube channel sources. Anyways, the problem lies in the way the settings2.xml is being created for multichannel youtube sources, and to fix it, find your settings2.xml, open it up with a text editor and hit ctrl+H (find and replace), search for commas "," and replace it with a vertical bar "|". You now have 70ish more channels.

I'm gonna describe my problem bc this took forever and maybe someone on google will hit this and it will help them. I downloaded ptvl and tried to add the youtube channels. I would only get one channel, which was the halloween collection, and all other times I would get Unable to populate channel. Hopefully that helps, sry about the spelling/grammar, I'm tired and lazy.

Cheers

[herpkektop]

edit:fixed

[Indy_star]

Hey found a small bug, and fixed it. When ptvl adds the recommended youtube channels, it doesn't do so correctly bc they are mutlichannel sources instead of single youtube channel sources. Anyways, the problem lies in the way the settings2.xml is being created for multichannel youtube sources, and to fix it, find your settings2.xml, open it up with a text editor and hit ctrl+H (find and replace), search for commas "," and replace it with a vertical bar "|". You now have 70ish more channels.

I'm gonna describe my problem bc this took forever and maybe someone on google will hit this and it will help them. I downloaded ptvl and tried to add the youtube channels. I would only get one channel, which was the halloween collection, and all other times I would get Unable to populate channel. Hopefully that helps, sry about the spelling/grammar, I'm tired and lazy.

Cheers

+1, Thanks, noticed this problem in the last version, haven't used Autotune yet since updating. Glad it is a simple fix.

[azrael17]

Now we're getting there hihi
I was 99% sure that this is not possible right now because I tried everything (!) and in the end I wrote a request that got highly miss understood
I was just wondering if it might be possible to implement this in a future release because I would really love that.
Thanks for listening and answering to my post, I'm out now
Wish everyone a nice and peaceful evening

100% possible - info in milkmans guide.

Seriously? I read this guide at least 3 times and it's only pointing out how to get BCTs integrated into your Channels in a very long-winded way. I guess it was written before Luna wrote BCTs into the script...
I would still be stuck with Trailer in Channels I don't want them in...
Maybe I miss understood something and you could be so kind and explain it to me?

My not so elegant way of doing it was to place my commercial files into the bumper folders. For example, toy commercials are placed into the Cartoon Network bumper folder, whereas beer commercials are in a different bumper folder.

[Reb313]

Hey guys.

I am sorry, but I have a noob question.

The way I use PTVL is that I close and open it a bunch as I often move between programs.
Is there a way to keep it running in the background? Also, if not, what's the FASTEST most efficent method to get PTVL up and running without having a long building time?

I set it to update weekly with background updating on and set my channel limit to 25. Anything else I can do? Does having it set to realtime make it take longer or no?


Also, when setting the media limit to 25 will that effect any playlists or custom channels made with home videos?

Thanks!!!!

[herpkektop]

fixed

[bigsteel99]

You my friend are missing the point to brys post...

What was the point of boyboys post?

Did he ask a question?
Did he share info on what his issue is?
Did he provided any feedback on how I can improve this plugin?

Or did he come here to complain!

Im willing to help those who provided logs and offer constructive suggestions... anything else is nothing more then a waste of time. It Does little to remedy any problems.

You should only post if you are looking for a solution, not complaining!

My track record on this topic speaks for itself.

Provide a log, gets instant fix.
Articulate a problem or a feature request, it gets added.
Dont post a log or complain, be ignored!

luna i'm still having issues with the in app hanging at 90%. LOG: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/5wesor5pyly0g...OLIRa?dl=0

LOL today is just one of those days...
I already answered your question, right under your post! http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=...pid1922168

I'm tapping out, i'll push code and comment on twitter... enjoy!! lots of features coming soon!

I followed your instructions the first time the in app opened after closing it anytime I try to get back into the in app it just hangs at 90‰

[shinedou]

Hey guys.

I am sorry, but I have a noob question.

The way I use PTVL is that I close and open it a bunch as I often move between programs.
Is there a way to keep it running in the background? Also, if not, what's the FASTEST most efficent method to get PTVL up and running without having a long building time?

I set it to update weekly with background updating on and set my channel limit to 25. Anything else I can do? Does having it set to realtime make it take longer or no?


Also, when setting the media limit to 25 will that effect any playlists or custom channels made with home videos?

Thanks!!!!

I believe set-top mode is what you are looking for. It keeps PTVL running and updating in the background. I cant remember which setting it is under so just look for that in settings and enable it.

[Reb313]

Hey guys.

I am sorry, but I have a noob question.

The way I use PTVL is that I close and open it a bunch as I often move between programs.
Is there a way to keep it running in the background? Also, if not, what's the FASTEST most efficent method to get PTVL up and running without having a long building time?

I set it to update weekly with background updating on and set my channel limit to 25. Anything else I can do? Does having it set to realtime make it take longer or no?


Also, when setting the media limit to 25 will that effect any playlists or custom channels made with home videos?

Thanks!!!!

I believe set-top mode is what you are looking for. It keeps PTVL running and updating in the background. I cant remember which setting it is under so just look for that in settings and enable it.

I thought Set-top mode is actually the opposite? Isn't it for people who run ONLY PTVL and leave it on 24/7 like a cable box?

[Reb313]

When auto-tuning it got caught up on this error from my log.

10:46:43 T:5444 WARNING: XFILE::CSimpleFileCache::Close: failed to delete temporary file ""
10:46:43 T:4428 WARNING: Previous line repeats 3 times.
10:46:43 T:4428 NOTICE: Thread FileCache start, auto delete: false
10:46:43 T:5444 WARNING: XFILE::CSimpleFileCache::Close: failed to delete temporary file ""
10:46:43 T:6280 WARNING: Previous line repeats 3 times.
10:46:43 T:6280 NOTICE: Thread FileCache start, auto delete: false
10:46:43 T:5444 WARNING: XFILE::CSimpleFileCache::Close: failed to delete temporary file ""

I have wiped my settings 2 and cache folder. Happens every time now for some reason.

[shinedou]

Hey guys.

I am sorry, but I have a noob question.

The way I use PTVL is that I close and open it a bunch as I often move between programs.
Is there a way to keep it running in the background? Also, if not, what's the FASTEST most efficent method to get PTVL up and running without having a long building time?

I set it to update weekly with background updating on and set my channel limit to 25. Anything else I can do? Does having it set to realtime make it take longer or no?


Also, when setting the media limit to 25 will that effect any playlists or custom channels made with home videos?

Thanks!!!!

I believe set-top mode is what you are looking for. It keeps PTVL running and updating in the background. I cant remember which setting it is under so just look for that in settings and enable it.

I thought Set-top mode is actually the opposite? Isn't it for people who run ONLY PTVL and leave it on 24/7 like a cable box?

You use PTVL the same way I do and I use settop mode. It does stay on 24/7 but if you dont have PTVL pulled up it continues to run in the background. When you go back to PTVL it is already running and the channels are already updated depending on the update schedule you set. It doesnt have to rebuild the channels each time you go to it so it is much smoother using it this way.

[Reb313]

I believe set-top mode is what you are looking for. It keeps PTVL running and updating in the background. I cant remember which setting it is under so just look for that in settings and enable it.

I thought Set-top mode is actually the opposite? Isn't it for people who run ONLY PTVL and leave it on 24/7 like a cable box?

You use PTVL the same way I do and I use settop mode. It does stay on 24/7 but if you dont have PTVL pulled up it continues to run in the background. When you go back to PTVL it is already running and the channels are already updated depending on the update schedule you set. It doesnt have to rebuild the channels each time you go to it so it is much smoother using it this way.

Awesome, thanks.

So with Settop box mode what are the drawbacks?
Also, do you put background updating to on/minimum/ or off? And then set how often it updates to automatic?

[ADHDMedia]

Never been an issue before, but for the past couple weeks I get errors whenever any commercials are activated in the settings. Did this stop working recently?

[shinedou]

I thought Set-top mode is actually the opposite? Isn't it for people who run ONLY PTVL and leave it on 24/7 like a cable box?

You use PTVL the same way I do and I use settop mode. It does stay on 24/7 but if you dont have PTVL pulled up it continues to run in the background. When you go back to PTVL it is already running and the channels are already updated depending on the update schedule you set. It doesnt have to rebuild the channels each time you go to it so it is much smoother using it this way.

Awesome, thanks.

So with Settop box mode what are the drawbacks?
Also, do you put background updating to on/minimum/ or off? And then set how often it updates to automatic?

Keep in mind I am not an expert on this mode so others may have better input concerning its use. Do a search in this thread for it and you should find some good info. When you enable it there is an option to choose a global update time. Also you can control individual channel updates by setting a rule in the channel config tool. I believe when you enable settop box mode it overides the other channel update setting you are referring to.

I think the background update setting determines how it updates when you first start PTVL. It will load the first channel and then create the others in the background if background updates is set to on. I dont think this affects how settop mode works.

Drawbacks? I havent seen any. The one thing is it will continue to play whatever channel you were last on even if PTVL is not pulled up. At least that is how I understand it, so that may be considered a drawback. So if it is a internet stream it will continue to stream it or if it is local content it will continue to access that content. However this doesnt affect using other programs or viewing other videos from your library outside of PTVL.

If any of this is incorrect, someone please correct me.

Here is how it was explained to me... 1916323 (post)