Remote FTP folder : why local folder ?

Deckard · 2006-09-12, 21:48

I want to add a new folder, which is a remote FTP folder.
I don't understand why I have to set a local folder for it.
If it's remote, it's not local.

Anyone can explain me the reason ?

Thx.

EDIT : Sorry, wrong section ...

infinityloop · 2006-09-12, 23:23

ftp (file transfer protocol) does not allow streaming.
thats the reason why the files have to be downloaded to an local folder before you can play them.

KingHippo · 2006-09-13, 08:39

What do you need for streaming? FTP can do download from start from file and from an offset. Is there anything more required?

mPod · 2006-09-13, 10:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by KingHippo

and from an offset.

That strongly depends on the server being used and how that server is set up.

Deckard · 2006-09-13, 22:40

I can't see files on the FTP server. But I can access to them by the ftp command line in XP.
What does this message mean ? Code 200 is OK isn't it ?

Quote:

13/09/2006 22:25:14 ftp:connect to ftp://hd1.freebox.fr:21
13/09/2006 22:25:14 VirtualDirectory:unable to chdir to remote folder:/ reason:directory changed to / (code=200) at EnterpriseDT.Net.Ftp.FTPControlSocket.ValidateRepl y(FTPReply reply, String expectedReplyCode)
at EnterpriseDT.Net.Ftp.FTPClient.ChDir(String dir)
at MediaPortal.Util.VirtualDirectory.GetDirectory(Str ing strDir)

I'm wondering if the "ftp://" at the beginning of the URL is my problem ...
This FTP server is on my modem and gives me access to a HD where I store TV records.
Thank you.

infinityloop · 2006-09-13, 22:59

what filetypes are on that ftp folder? *.avi, *.mp3, *.jpg ?

where have you added the ftp share? Videos, Music, Photos?

Deckard · 2006-09-13, 23:06

*.ts in Movies

infinityloop · 2006-09-13, 23:44

missed the error in the log.

i have just tested it here localy with my homeserver.
i can see all files, but the download dosent work here.

needs further investigation -> download from ftp shares not working

infinityloop · 2006-09-14, 00:30

Update:
i have just tried to add one of my ftp webservers as share.
MediaPortal has connected and downloaded the files from ftp without any issues.

The only problem i have found here is that if i try my local (LAN) ftp server, downloading doesnt work. but who would do it that way?

about your issue:
have you set a root folder for your User on ftp?
which OS is your server running?
which ftp application do you use?

Deckard · 2006-09-14, 10:21

All I can say is :
1/ .ts files are on a subdirectory (/Disque dur/Enregistrements).
I tried with only / and also with this path. Nothing.
2/ OS is Linux.

I'm sorry not to be able to give you more details about ftp server.
Could you tell me what the log message mean ?
Everything seems to work fine ...

Thank you.

2006-09-12, 21:48	#1 (permalink)
Deckard Portal Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 52 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Country:	Remote FTP folder : why local folder ? I want to add a new folder, which is a remote FTP folder. I don't understand why I have to set a local folder for it. If it's remote, it's not local. Anyone can explain me the reason ? Thx. EDIT : Sorry, wrong section ...

2006-09-12, 23:23	#2 (permalink)
infinityloop Project Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: 127.0.0.1 Age: 29 Posts: 6,215 Thanks: 174 Thanked 135 Times in 97 Posts Country: My System	ftp (file transfer protocol) does not allow streaming. thats the reason why the files have to be downloaded to an local folder before you can play them. __________________ regards chris MediaPortal Project Coordinator Test Team Leader Do not start to moan if something is not working as you want it to be. Remember that MediaPortal is Open Source. YOU can improve it!

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KingHippo Portal Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 15 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Country:	What do you need for streaming? FTP can do download from start from file and from an offset. Is there anything more required? __________________ Dign Hv-5 \| Semperon 2400+ \| 512 Ram \| Radeon 9550 \| iMON OEM VFD \| iMON Pad remote

2006-09-13, 22:59	#6 (permalink)
infinityloop Project Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: 127.0.0.1 Age: 29 Posts: 6,215 Thanks: 174 Thanked 135 Times in 97 Posts Country: My System	what filetypes are on that ftp folder? .avi, .mp3, .jpg ? where have you added the ftp share? Videos, Music, Photos? __________________ regards chris MediaPortal Project Coordinator Test Team Leader Do not start to moan if something is not working as you want it to be. Remember that MediaPortal is Open Source. YOU* can improve it!

2006-09-13, 23:44	#8 (permalink)
infinityloop Project Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: 127.0.0.1 Age: 29 Posts: 6,215 Thanks: 174 Thanked 135 Times in 97 Posts Country: My System	missed the error in the log. i have just tested it here localy with my homeserver. i can see all files, but the download dosent work here. needs further investigation -> download from ftp shares not working __________________ regards chris MediaPortal Project Coordinator Test Team Leader Do not start to moan if something is not working as you want it to be. Remember that MediaPortal is Open Source. YOU can improve it!

2006-09-13, 23:06	#7 (permalink)
Deckard Portal Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 52 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Country:	*.ts in Movies

2006-09-14, 00:30	#9 (permalink)
infinityloop Project Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: 127.0.0.1 Age: 29 Posts: 6,215 Thanks: 174 Thanked 135 Times in 97 Posts Country: My System	Update: i have just tried to add one of my ftp webservers as share. MediaPortal has connected and downloaded the files from ftp without any issues. The only problem i have found here is that if i try my local (LAN) ftp server, downloading doesnt work. but who would do it that way? about your issue: have you set a root folder for your User on ftp? which OS is your server running? which ftp application do you use? __________________ regards chris MediaPortal Project Coordinator Test Team Leader Do not start to moan if something is not working as you want it to be. Remember that MediaPortal is Open Source. YOU can improve it!

2006-09-14, 10:21	#10 (permalink)
Deckard Portal Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 52 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Country:	All I can say is : 1/ .ts files are on a subdirectory (/Disque dur/Enregistrements). I tried with only / and also with this path. Nothing. 2/ OS is Linux. I'm sorry not to be able to give you more details about ftp server. Could you tell me what the log message mean ? Everything seems to work fine ... Thank you.

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