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Schedules Direct US/Canadian/Mexico EPG Plugin (Updated August 2010)
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<blockquote data-quote="patrick" data-source="post: 173893" data-attributes="member: 12502"><p><span style="color: Red"><span style="font-size: 15px">New: <a href="http://code.google.com/p/mp-schedulesdirect/" target="_blank">Source now maintained here</a></span></span></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Original documentation by Patrick (thank you Patrick!):</p><p>[hide]</p><p>Schedules Direct EPG Client Beta v1 (Based on bradsjm's Zap2it plugin code and my edits to that code)</p><p></p><p>MP stand alone, with RC3.</p><p></p><p>TVE3 version:</p><p>* v1.0b must have a SVN between rev 15551-15760 (8/16/2007-9/05/2007)</p><p>* v1.0d must have a SVN rev 15761+ </p><p>* v1.0e must have a SVN rev 15761+ </p><p>* v1.1 must have a SVN rev 15761+ </p><p></p><p>* v1.1a must have a SVN rev 18153+ (I think)</p><p></p><p></p><p>You must set up an account @ <a href="http://www.schedulesdirect.org" target="_blank">Schedules Direct</a> to use.</p><p></p><p>Installation for:</p><p></p><p>***MP stand alone*** </p><p>Best Way: </p><p>-Exit MP and delete the Zap2it plugin dll file.</p><p>-Unzip the SchedulesDirectPlugin.dll file to the MediaPortal\plugins\process folder</p><p>-In MP Configuration.exe, Clear all your channels </p><p>-Run the auto-tune on your cards in MP </p><p>-Enable/Configure the Schedules Direct Plugin</p><p>-Launch MP, allow 20-45 minutes for the first download/mapping</p><p>-If external channels were automatically added, you may have to assign these to a card in the MP Configuration.exe</p><p></p><p>May work if you are already using the Zap2It plugin: </p><p>-Exit MP and delete the Zap2it plugin dll file.</p><p>-Unzip the SchedulesDirectPlugin.dll file to the MediaPortal\plugins\process folder</p><p>-Enable/Configure the Schedules Direct Plugin</p><p> - Enable Re-mapping channels and and Deletion of channels no longer mapped</p><p>-Launch MP, allow 20-45 minutes for the first download/mapping</p><p>-If external channels were automatically added, you may have to assign these to a card in the MP Configuration.exe</p><p></p><p>*** TVE3/TvService ***</p><p>Best Way:</p><p>-Stop the TvService/SetupTv</p><p>-Unzip the SchedulesDirectPluginTVE3.dll file to the TvServer Plugins folder</p><p>-Launch the SetupTv, Clear all your channels</p><p>-Run the auto-tune on your cards in MP</p><p>-Enable/Configure the Schedules Direct Plugin</p><p>-Click OK, to Exit SetupTv</p><p>-Allow 20-45 minutes for the first download/mapping</p><p>-If external channels were automatically added, you may have to assign </p><p> these to a card in the SetupTv</p><p></p><p>May work if you are already using the Zap2It plugin:</p><p>-Disable the Zap2it plugin in SetupTv</p><p>-Stop the TvService/SetupTv</p><p>-Unzip the SchedulesDirectPluginTVE3.dll file to the TvServer Plugins folder</p><p>-Launch the SetupTv</p><p>-Enable/Configure the Schedules Direct Plugin</p><p>- Enable Re-mapping channels and and Deletion of channels no longer mapped</p><p>-Click OK, to Exit SetupTv</p><p>-Allow 20-45 minutes for the first download/mapping</p><p>-If external channels were automatically added, you may have to assign </p><p> these to a card in the SetupTv</p><p></p><p></p><p>Here is a list of Postal codes for International Lineups:</p><p><a href="http://forums.schedulesdirect.org/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=17" target="_blank">forums.schedulesdirect.org &bull; View topic - Fake postal codes for International Lineups</a></p><p></p><p>Note: I have removed the lineup manager at least for now so you have to make lineup </p><p>changes at the Schedules Direct web site.</p><p></p><p></p><p>***I have made many changes and tried to test things but very likely I missed things.</p><p>***I would back up you TVDatabase file in case this does not work for you out of the box.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Recent Changes:</p><p>-Added Is4DTV and IsCBand to SoapEntities TVLineup, for support of BigDish systems.</p><p>-Added LineupIsLocalBroadcast check before attempting second chance ATSC mapping (fix ex. NON-ATSC DirecTV 43 KCSMDT).</p><p>-Changed MP External Tuner Channel to TVStationMap.ChannelString.</p><p>-Added option to not include additional data like air date etc in description.</p><p>-Added option to allow mapping by channel number only.</p><p>-Added option to sort channels by channel number</p><p>-Added option to remove channels that no longer have EPG Mapping</p><p>-Added channel string to the mapping id to allow multiple channels to share a single stations data.</p><p>-Added option to attempt a channel "re-map" if a lineup change is detected</p><p> useful if for example The CW moves from channel 2 to 7.</p><p>-Removed the Lineup Manager (at least for now)</p><p></p><p>8-26-2007</p><p>-Added support for "New" program flag that replaced the "Repeat" flag</p><p>-Added Force Program Update, in the MP database it would not actually updated any fields for a program</p><p>-Added ability to auto add analog channels as external</p><p>-Added check for channels before sorting</p><p></p><p>9-07-2007</p><p>-Added code to handle more exceptions</p><p>- fixed where detected a change in lineup, but did not update b/c enough guide days in db</p><p>- fixed remap failed</p><p>- Removed a check of old url</p><p></p><p>09-17-2007 v1.0c</p><p>-Changed suggested time check to 12 hours minimum</p><p></p><p>-TVE3 Version-</p><p>8-26-2007</p><p>-Added option to auto-add analog channels as external</p><p>-Added check for channels before sorting</p><p>-Added support for "New" program flag that replaced the "Repeat" flag</p><p>-Removed code to remove overlapping programs, the new AddProgram should check for this</p><p></p><p>8-27-2007</p><p>-Changed Max Password and Username length to 150</p><p></p><p>9-07-2007</p><p>-Added code to handle more exceptions</p><p>- fixed where detected a change in lineup, but did not update b/c enough guide days in db</p><p>- fixed remap failed</p><p></p><p>9-10-2007 v1.0c</p><p>-Updated references for changes in MP</p><p>-Removed "First Aired" from "New" programs</p><p>-Added a configurable Rating Age section for TV and MPAA ratings for the database in TVE3</p><p></p><p>09-17-2007 v1.0d</p><p>-Fixed bug where existing channels were not getting the DisplayName changed (renamed)</p><p>-Changed suggested time check to 12 hours minimum</p><p></p><p>10-01-2007 v1.0e</p><p>-Fixed Channel Name lookup to use displayName (name can no longer be change in config)</p><p>-Fixed ATSC channel type detection</p><p>-Added more exception handling</p><p></p><p>01-17-2008 v1.1</p><p>-Fixed DT channel handling when not on local broadcast</p><p>-Removed old ATSC fix code no longer needed</p><p>-Cleaned up channel mapping so hopefully not as complex</p><p></p><p>03-23-2008 v1.1a</p><p>-Added option to specify number of hours(within limits) to download for last minute changes</p><p>-Must have been some changes to to the plugin inteface so had to recompile for it.</p><p>-Removed suggested time check to 12 hours minimum (did not like that way it worked).</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH]18741[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>patrick</p><p>[/hide]</p><p></p><p>==================================</p><p><strong>Update 2009-09-14:</strong></p><p>Please see following posts later in thread for versions recompiled for specific MediaPortal versions (<strong>thanks to ixian</strong>):</p><p><a href="https://forum.team-mediaportal.com/422872-post466.html" target="_blank">MediaPortal 1.0.2</a></p><p><a href="https://forum.team-mediaportal.com/490851-post488.html" target="_blank">MediaPortal 1.1.0 alpha</a></p><p><a href="https://forum.team-mediaportal.com/502748-post501.html" target="_blank">MediaPortal 1.1.0 beta1</a></p><p><strong>Update 2009-10-03:</strong></p><p><a href="https://forum.team-mediaportal.com/517510-post513.html" target="_blank">MediaPortal 1.1.0beta1 with <span style="color: Red">AT LEAST SVN 23684</span></a></p><p><strong>Update 2010-01-08:</strong></p><p><a href="https://forum.team-mediaportal.com/557469-post534.html" target="_blank">MediaPortal 1.1.0beta1 with <span style="color: Red">AT LEAST SVN 24553</span></a></p><p><strong>Update 2010-04-19 (thanks to jfjauvin):</strong></p><p><a href="https://forum.team-mediaportal.com/607828-post555.html" target="_blank">MediaPortal 1.1.0RC2</a></p><p><strong>Update 2010-08-15:</strong></p><p>Thanks to geoff.b.stewart & jfjauvin, this is now maintained at the following site. Please look there for further updates and reports.</p><p><a href="http://code.google.com/p/mp-schedulesdirect/" target="_blank">mp-schedulesdirect - Project Hosting on Google Code</a></p><p></p><p>==================================</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="patrick, post: 173893, member: 12502"] [COLOR="Red"][SIZE="4"]New: [URL="http://code.google.com/p/mp-schedulesdirect/"]Source now maintained here[/URL][/SIZE][/COLOR] Original documentation by Patrick (thank you Patrick!): [hide] Schedules Direct EPG Client Beta v1 (Based on bradsjm's Zap2it plugin code and my edits to that code) MP stand alone, with RC3. TVE3 version: * v1.0b must have a SVN between rev 15551-15760 (8/16/2007-9/05/2007) * v1.0d must have a SVN rev 15761+ * v1.0e must have a SVN rev 15761+ * v1.1 must have a SVN rev 15761+ * v1.1a must have a SVN rev 18153+ (I think) You must set up an account @ [url=http://www.schedulesdirect.org]Schedules Direct[/url] to use. Installation for: ***MP stand alone*** Best Way: -Exit MP and delete the Zap2it plugin dll file. -Unzip the SchedulesDirectPlugin.dll file to the MediaPortal\plugins\process folder -In MP Configuration.exe, Clear all your channels -Run the auto-tune on your cards in MP -Enable/Configure the Schedules Direct Plugin -Launch MP, allow 20-45 minutes for the first download/mapping -If external channels were automatically added, you may have to assign these to a card in the MP Configuration.exe May work if you are already using the Zap2It plugin: -Exit MP and delete the Zap2it plugin dll file. -Unzip the SchedulesDirectPlugin.dll file to the MediaPortal\plugins\process folder -Enable/Configure the Schedules Direct Plugin - Enable Re-mapping channels and and Deletion of channels no longer mapped -Launch MP, allow 20-45 minutes for the first download/mapping -If external channels were automatically added, you may have to assign these to a card in the MP Configuration.exe *** TVE3/TvService *** Best Way: -Stop the TvService/SetupTv -Unzip the SchedulesDirectPluginTVE3.dll file to the TvServer Plugins folder -Launch the SetupTv, Clear all your channels -Run the auto-tune on your cards in MP -Enable/Configure the Schedules Direct Plugin -Click OK, to Exit SetupTv -Allow 20-45 minutes for the first download/mapping -If external channels were automatically added, you may have to assign these to a card in the SetupTv May work if you are already using the Zap2It plugin: -Disable the Zap2it plugin in SetupTv -Stop the TvService/SetupTv -Unzip the SchedulesDirectPluginTVE3.dll file to the TvServer Plugins folder -Launch the SetupTv -Enable/Configure the Schedules Direct Plugin - Enable Re-mapping channels and and Deletion of channels no longer mapped -Click OK, to Exit SetupTv -Allow 20-45 minutes for the first download/mapping -If external channels were automatically added, you may have to assign these to a card in the SetupTv Here is a list of Postal codes for International Lineups: [url=http://forums.schedulesdirect.org/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=17]forums.schedulesdirect.org • View topic - Fake postal codes for International Lineups[/url] Note: I have removed the lineup manager at least for now so you have to make lineup changes at the Schedules Direct web site. ***I have made many changes and tried to test things but very likely I missed things. ***I would back up you TVDatabase file in case this does not work for you out of the box. Recent Changes: -Added Is4DTV and IsCBand to SoapEntities TVLineup, for support of BigDish systems. -Added LineupIsLocalBroadcast check before attempting second chance ATSC mapping (fix ex. NON-ATSC DirecTV 43 KCSMDT). -Changed MP External Tuner Channel to TVStationMap.ChannelString. -Added option to not include additional data like air date etc in description. -Added option to allow mapping by channel number only. -Added option to sort channels by channel number -Added option to remove channels that no longer have EPG Mapping -Added channel string to the mapping id to allow multiple channels to share a single stations data. -Added option to attempt a channel "re-map" if a lineup change is detected useful if for example The CW moves from channel 2 to 7. -Removed the Lineup Manager (at least for now) 8-26-2007 -Added support for "New" program flag that replaced the "Repeat" flag -Added Force Program Update, in the MP database it would not actually updated any fields for a program -Added ability to auto add analog channels as external -Added check for channels before sorting 9-07-2007 -Added code to handle more exceptions - fixed where detected a change in lineup, but did not update b/c enough guide days in db - fixed remap failed - Removed a check of old url 09-17-2007 v1.0c -Changed suggested time check to 12 hours minimum -TVE3 Version- 8-26-2007 -Added option to auto-add analog channels as external -Added check for channels before sorting -Added support for "New" program flag that replaced the "Repeat" flag -Removed code to remove overlapping programs, the new AddProgram should check for this 8-27-2007 -Changed Max Password and Username length to 150 9-07-2007 -Added code to handle more exceptions - fixed where detected a change in lineup, but did not update b/c enough guide days in db - fixed remap failed 9-10-2007 v1.0c -Updated references for changes in MP -Removed "First Aired" from "New" programs -Added a configurable Rating Age section for TV and MPAA ratings for the database in TVE3 09-17-2007 v1.0d -Fixed bug where existing channels were not getting the DisplayName changed (renamed) -Changed suggested time check to 12 hours minimum 10-01-2007 v1.0e -Fixed Channel Name lookup to use displayName (name can no longer be change in config) -Fixed ATSC channel type detection -Added more exception handling 01-17-2008 v1.1 -Fixed DT channel handling when not on local broadcast -Removed old ATSC fix code no longer needed -Cleaned up channel mapping so hopefully not as complex 03-23-2008 v1.1a -Added option to specify number of hours(within limits) to download for last minute changes -Must have been some changes to to the plugin inteface so had to recompile for it. -Removed suggested time check to 12 hours minimum (did not like that way it worked). [ATTACH]18741.vB[/ATTACH] patrick [/hide] ================================== [B]Update 2009-09-14:[/B] Please see following posts later in thread for versions recompiled for specific MediaPortal versions ([B]thanks to ixian[/B]): [URL="https://forum.team-mediaportal.com/422872-post466.html"]MediaPortal 1.0.2[/URL] [URL="https://forum.team-mediaportal.com/490851-post488.html"]MediaPortal 1.1.0 alpha[/URL] [URL="https://forum.team-mediaportal.com/502748-post501.html"]MediaPortal 1.1.0 beta1[/URL] [B]Update 2009-10-03:[/B] [URL="https://forum.team-mediaportal.com/517510-post513.html"]MediaPortal 1.1.0beta1 with [COLOR="Red"]AT LEAST SVN 23684[/COLOR][/URL] [B]Update 2010-01-08:[/B] [URL="https://forum.team-mediaportal.com/557469-post534.html"]MediaPortal 1.1.0beta1 with [COLOR="Red"]AT LEAST SVN 24553[/COLOR][/URL] [B]Update 2010-04-19 (thanks to jfjauvin):[/B] [URL="https://forum.team-mediaportal.com/607828-post555.html"]MediaPortal 1.1.0RC2[/URL] [B]Update 2010-08-15:[/B] Thanks to geoff.b.stewart & jfjauvin, this is now maintained at the following site. Please look there for further updates and reports. [url=http://code.google.com/p/mp-schedulesdirect/]mp-schedulesdirect - Project Hosting on Google Code[/url] ================================== [/QUOTE]
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