Using MP-TVSeries Without an Internet Connection (1 Viewer)

[fluffypony]

Hi all,

I'd like to use MP-TVSeries on my HTPC at home (I run it at the office quite happily), but since I am in a new complex and the South African telecommunications providers are SHOCKINGLY slow, I need to find a way of getting MP-TVSeries to work without an internet connection. Note: I have no problem doing things manually; once I've set everything up once I'll only be getting a handful of new episodes every week. What I would ideally like to do is edit the series info manually (which I can do in the config screen, obviously), but I *can't* add FanArt and a banner and the episode info and so on. I have no problem working directly with the database, although I'm not sure if the SQLite browser I've seen mentioned provides an easy way to import images as LOBs or BLOBs into the database. Any suggestions?

Thanks,
Ric

 

[BobMysterios]

TV Series doesn't store images in the db, rather it stores them in the docs and settings\all users\ folder.

 

[gamejester]

I assume you have the copy at work conencted to the internet?
Why not just store your episodes in the same folder structure at home and at work then simply do all your updates at work and copy the db/fanart/thumbs/banners to a pen drive once a week when you add new episodes and take them home..............saves any boring manual DB editing.

 

[fluffypony]

I was actually thinking the same thing - but today's new development is that they've changed the NTLM authentication method on the proxy server, so no more invisible connections. I can try proxify it Hummingbird or another socks client, but apparently they have issues with ISA and NTLM authentication. I may have to do this VERY manually going forward. Any suggestions?

 

[gamejester]

Well if you have a db already you can see the structure required, it is pretty stregiht forward.
Then you can poke in your own info.
Use this app to manipulate the db
SQLite Database Browser

 

[fluffypony]

Brilliant - thanks!

 

[Bobb25]

I feel your pain bru What i do is always ensure i map directories in exactly same manner on multiple PC's. Then i keep a copy of the tvseries DB, and the jpgs in the Docs and settings folder (Folder art, screen shots etc) and it works perfectly every time as long as everything follows exactly the same folder structure!

 

[gamejester]

Bobb25
Have you tried running all your DB and gfx's from a central location, that is what I do and saves have to sync things up manually.
Take a look at this FAQ
UserGuides/CentralisedDatabases - MediaPortal Wiki Documentation