IRTrans startup order/timing issue, remote not working (1 Viewer)

[coopers]

Hi Guys,

I have a weird issue that I think has something to do with startup order.

I use IRTrans for the remote (as it's built into my origenAE case) and thte IRTrans listener program starts up with windows - via the startup folder. MediaPortal is "Starting with windows" so it's there too.

I think what happens is that MediaPortal starts up too quickly - before the IRTrans program is running and therefore, it does not register with mediaportal - as the remote does not work.

However, if I then restart mediaportal, it all works fine - I think because the IRTrans program is running by now.


So, here's the question - has anyone got a solution for this - can mediaportal be made to wait like it does for the TVserver?

I know I can add in the start-up delay, but that's a poor solution. I'd have thought that there was something that occurs under the hood the ensure that IRTrans is running? Or retry successfully once running?

 

[sonnybonds]

Hello coopers,

as far as I know, you can start the IRTrans-SW as Windows-Service. When doing so, it should be ready before any program can start...

greetings

Sonny

 

[coopers]

Ok, thanks mate, I'll give it a go and see what happens.