TV Server with non-MP client (1 Viewer)

[HappyChappy]

I know this is probably heresy but ... Is is possible for non MP clients to work with the TVServer?

Essentially I love what you guys have done with MP and the Server and I would like to use the server to manage all my channels and media but I would like to write my own client. This is not because I think the MP client isn't good enough, far from it I think its awesome. I just want to write my own client.

So, is this possible? do i just need to full fill an Interface class is this going to be over complex?

I would appreciate a response from the Dev team but anything anyone has to offer is welcome.

Thanks.

 

[gemx]

That's not a problem (at least on the windows platform).
You can have a look here https://forum.team-mediaportal.com/...nounce-mptvclient-v1-2-5-20-12-2007-ii-22027/
This is a client which just uses TvServer (sources included).

 

[HappyChappy]

Thanks a lot. That was fast. Can I ask a couple of questions though before I get knee deep in code.

Will this allow me to change channels, view the EPG, and all the other things you'd expect with a TV client app from the nonMP client?

Does it require the MP Client installed?

Can everything be done programmatically without a user front end? (I will be piping the output to a DirectX Texture.)

yes or no answers are fine is you are busy.

Once again, thanks alot.

 

[gemx]

You get only the data.
Basically it uses the TvServer interfaces and the db layer.
If you want to write your own client you only need to have a look at "ServerInterface.cs".
All functionality the prog uses from TvServer is wrapped in that class.
You might also extent it or even rewrite it.
Might not be good coding style -> did this some time ago
You can do everything MP can do with TvServer like:
- start/stop timeshifting/recording
- schedule/view recordings
- get epg....
You don't need anything on the client computer besides:
- .NET 2.0 framework
- and the .dlls which come with MPTvClient (they are the same as from TvEngine so i suggest you update them from a recent TvEngine snapshot)
If you have further questions - just feel free to ask

 

[HappyChappy]

I love you. Hehe. Just kidding.

All kidding a side though. you have no idea how happy that has made me. I've been fighting with DVB-S for a couple of weeks now and I have tried to emulate how you guys have done it with no luck. (had some real issues with tuning to higher frequencies). This was before I knew about TVServer and it does pretty much everything I need.

Cheers, I'll let you know how it goes.

Rob

 

[Marcusb]

Hi HC,

it would also be a good idea when you have your finished client to post it in the downloads section.
Gemx's client is great as a simple solution and MP is excellent as a full fledged application, but there is a big need for something in between. If you can create something like this, then I know you will make a lot of people happy as well

Best of luck,
Marcus.

 

[HappyChappy]

Hey guys,

i'm trying to produce a filter graph for this stream but i'm having trouble finding a source filter. I also can't get anything accept VideoLan client to play the stream. I know VLC uses openGL and media player uses DirectShow and even winamp wont play the stream. Is this an indication of something I don't know about the stream?

Do any of your know of a working graph layout? if so can you post it.

Cheers,

Rob

 

[Yodar]

I hope you manage to pull it off.

In one room Iam using mediaportal but would love to use your program for tv vieuwing purpose only.