How To Save Certain Custom Paths (from config) When Updating MP? (1 Viewer)

[1gkar]

TV-Server Version: RC4
MediaPortal Version: RC4
MediaPortal Skin: Latest Monochrome
Windows Version: MCE2005 w Rollup2 & all updates
CPU Type: Intel E4600
HDD: Seagate 500GB SATA -3xpartitions: 2 other SATA HDDs
Memory: 2GB DDR2800
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-EP35-DS3
Video Card: Asus EN8500GT 512mb Silent Magic
Video Card Driver: 175.16
Sound Card: Onboard Realtek ALC889a
Sound Card AC3: co-ax SPDif
Sound Card Driver:
1. TV Card: Hauppauge HVR-2200
1. TV Card Type: Dual DVB-T/analogue
1. TV Card Driver: 7.1.22.26025
2. TV Card: Hauppauge 150MCE
2. TV Card Type: analogue
2. TV Card Driver: 2.0.43.24103 (4/13/2006)
3. TV Card:
3. TV Card Type:
3. TV Card Driver:
4. TV Card:
4. TV Card Type:
4. TV Card Driver:
MPEG2 Video Codec: Purevideo ver.223
MPEG2 Audio Codec: Purevideo ver.223
h.264 Video Codec: PowerDVD 7
Satelite/CableTV Provider:
HTPC Case: Silverstone LC-14
Cooling: Standard
Power Supply: Silverstone NF400W
Remote: MCE European model w Teletext coloured buttons
TV: Samsung LA32R81BH LCDTV/X1 projector
TV - HTPC Connection: HDMI


I have just completed an upgrade to RC4, just before MP 1.0 Final was released: didn't check release date

How can I save the various custom paths set in MP/TVServer Config. ie. all my movies folders' paths -about 15, recording folders' paths -for 6 tuners, timeshifting folder's path for all 6 tuners. This has become a real pain having to constantly reset the custom paths everytime I update MP.

As I also have dedicated client machine, I want to update this, as well. Thanks.

 

[rekenaar]

Hi there

I have not used it myself, but I think the BackupSettings plugin can assist you.

Just remember that MP team recommends a clean install if you experience problems.

Good luck

 

[1gkar]

Hi there

I have not used it myself, but I think the BackupSettings plugin can assist you.

Just remember that MP team recommends a clean install if you experience problems.

Good luck

Cheers for the response. I couldn't remember the plugin name otherwise I would have included in my original post, but I understand that it won't work if you have MP/MP TVServer set to custom folders, which I always do..

So what *.xml???? files does it backup allowing you to simply replace the entries after updating MP?

 

[rekenaar]

That is also why I have not yet tried it

All the shares for video/pictures/music is stored in meadiaportal.xml. I am however hessitant to restore the whole file on a new install.
I do a manual edit to insert my shares.
Example, lets say you have two video shares, replace the following code in the new installation with the same code from your backup:

<entry name="sharename0">My Videos</entry>
<entry name="sharepath0">C:\Documents and Settings\user1\My Documents\My Videos</entry>
<entry name="pincode0">
</entry>
<entry name="sharetype0">no</entry>
<entry name="shareserver0">
</entry>
<entry name="sharelogin0">
</entry>
<entry name="sharepassword0">
</entry>
<entry name="shareport0">21</entry>
<entry name="shareremotepath0">/</entry>
<entry name="shareview0">0</entry>
<entry name="sharename1">(E CD/DVD</entry>
<entry name="sharepath1">E:\</entry>
<entry name="pincode1">
</entry>
<entry name="sharetype1">no</entry>
<entry name="shareserver1">
</entry>
<entry name="sharelogin1">
</entry>
<entry name="sharepassword1">
</entry>
<entry name="shareport1">21</entry>
<entry name="shareremotepath1">/</entry>
<entry name="shareview1">0</entry>

Replace with YOUR OWN backup code:

<entry name="sharename0">V1</entry>
<entry name="sharepath0">c:\Video\V1</entry>
<entry name="pincode0">
</entry>
<entry name="sharetype0">no</entry>
<entry name="shareserver0">127.0.0.1</entry>
<entry name="sharelogin0">
</entry>
<entry name="sharepassword0">
</entry>
<entry name="shareport0">21</entry>
<entry name="shareremotepath0">/</entry>
<entry name="shareview0">0</entry>
<entry name="sharename1">V2</entry>
<entry name="sharepath1">c:\Video\V2</entry>
<entry name="pincode1">
</entry>
<entry name="sharetype1">no</entry>
<entry name="shareserver1">127.0.0.1</entry>
<entry name="sharelogin1">
</entry>
<entry name="sharepassword1">
</entry>
<entry name="shareport1">21</entry>
<entry name="shareremotepath1">/</entry>
<entry name="shareview1">0</entry>

Same concept for Pictures and Music. For each SHARE there is a set of tags.
Hope that helps.

 

[1gkar]

Thanks. Will try in the next little while.

On a side note: I bet you are lapping up your cricket team's performance in Australia. As a Kiwi, I wish we could play test cricket to anywhere NEAR that level

 

[rekenaar]

was watching earlier
one more day to concentrate, boys. Focus!!!

 

[1gkar]

Sorry about the delay in getting back. But your advise worked a charm. Cheers.