[MOD] Online Lookup (for Avalon and Avallonis) (1 Viewer)

[Pog]

Hi,

Here is a skin mod that kinda acts like a plugin to allow context based online lookup.

What this means is that selecting a music artist, a movie, tv show and more will allow you to get relevant online information on that item.

This uses the BrowseTheWeb plugin for web searches and OnlineVideos for YouTube searches.

History:
Originally made as a mod for StreamedMP and due to some requests converted to work with Avalon and Avallonis.

Installation:
The relevant "DialogMenu.xml" needs to be copied from the OnlineLookup zip to your skin folder. I recommend backing up or renaming the original file (original is also included in the zip).

Skin folders are located in (windows 7) C:\ProgramData\Team MediaPortal\MediaPortal\skin

Avalon: copy "DialogMenu.xml" file from the Avalon folder in the zip to the Avalon skin folder on your pc.
Avallonis: copy "DialogMenu.xml" file from the Avallonis folder in the zip to the Avallonis skin folder on your pc.

You will also need to install the BrowseTheWeb plugin. Get it here: https://www.team-mediaportal.com/extensions/news-info/browse-the-web-webbrowser

How To Use:
Select an item and press the info button. This will open the regular context menu. If online lookup is available you will see "Online >>", press RIGHT on controller to access this menu.

Tips:
I recommend using a custom HOSTS file. This will act like adblock and also block some nasty sites. More info and HOSTS file here: Blocking Unwanted Parasites with a Hosts File

Version Info:
Version 1.03 with support for
TV Guide
TV Fullscreen
Recorded TV
Scheduled TV
Movies
Series
Music
Online Videos
Emulators (version 2, skin files maybe needed)
TvWishList (button support for integration in tv guide)

Thanks - POG