Remote FTP folder : why local folder ? (1 Viewer)

[Deckard]

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 ...

 

[infinite.loop]

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]

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

 

[mPod]

and from an offset.

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

 

[Deckard]

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 ?

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.ValidateReply(FTPReply reply, String expectedReplyCode)
at EnterpriseDT.Net.Ftp.FTPClient.ChDir(String dir)
at MediaPortal.Util.VirtualDirectory.GetDirectory(String 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.

 

[infinite.loop]

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

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

 

[Deckard]

*.ts in Movies

 

[infinite.loop]

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 -> https://forum.team-mediaportal.com/showthread.php?t=10872

 

[infinite.loop]

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]

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.