WorldWeather plugin v1.10.0 for MediaPortal 1.3.0 and higher (9 Viewers)

[Micropolis]

Hello kjegibbons,

How about a built in Windows app to download video files from URL's at given times and even video format conversion "on the fly" to overcome the Flash problem. The downloaded files could have date or time stamps as a file name so as only a given or specified amount of files are available to minimize disk usage. In my experience these video files are quite small, ie. BBC = 10 Mb, SKY = 8.5 Mb. Is this not possible?

Download and "on-the-fly" conversion is one part, the integration and smooth display in MediaPortal is the other.
From my point of view your scenario is too expensive to implement and could not been realized without coding interfaces, codec support etc. Actually, the best place to play some video material is the excellent OnlineVideo plugin, I do not want to produce renewed code to reflect your wish or request. Maybe a simple solution for you is to include a extra skin button to open a specific OnlineVideo page.

I would be more than willing to assist if I can.

Create/send me the appropriate C# code and we can think about the integration in a future version.

Cheers, Micropolis

 

[kjegibbons]

I would be more than willing to assist if I can.

Create/send me the appropriate C# code and we can think about the integration in a future version.

Cheers, Micropolis[/quote]

Thank you sir.

Already started working on it.

 

[Acteo]

how to access expert settings ?

Once again, a look to the manual would help : If you open the manual and just search for "expert", you will find
4.9 Expert Settings
The configuration dialog allows you to edit some expert settings. By default, the appropriate options are hidden and will be shown only, if you hold down the Shift key when pressing the “Config” button.
Cheers
Alfred

Thanks.
The button you mentioned is gray, i can't access

 

[AlfredENeuma]

The button you mentioned is gray, i can't access

I did not mention any button. Which button is gray?
Sorry, but if you expect help, you should invest maybe a little bit more time to inform others about your problem. Right now you are more or less just saying "something does not work".
It also would help in many cases if you fill out your system specification.
Alfred

 

[Acteo]

The button you mentioned is gray, i can't access

I did not mention any button. Which button is gray?
Sorry, but if you expect help, you should invest maybe a little bit more time to inform others about your problem. Right now you are more or less just saying "something does not work".
It also would help in many cases if you fill out your system specification.
Alfred

Sorry it was not you but kjegibbons about the button 'condition mapping'. This button is gray.
If you answered me i suppose you wondered why i was looking for 'expert settings'.
Sorry to bother you with my questions. If you don't want to help just don't answer.
My system specification are filled (Windows7, MP 1.2.3, TV Orange,).
I will check why they are not shown.

 

[kjegibbons]

The button you mentioned is gray, i can't access

I did not mention any button. Which button is gray?
Sorry, but if you expect help, you should invest maybe a little bit more time to inform others about your problem. Right now you are more or less just saying "something does not work".
It also would help in many cases if you fill out your system specification.
Alfred

Sorry it was not you but kjegibbons about the button 'condition mapping'. This button is gray.
If you answered me i suppose you wondered why i was looking for 'expert settings'.
Sorry to bother you with my questions. If you don't want to help just don't answer.
My system specification are filled (Windows7, MP 1.2.3, TV Orange,).
I will check why they are not shown.

The "condition mapping" button within config opens up this file in Notepad to allow editing of the file...

Do you have this file in your C:\ProgramData\Team MediaPortal\MediaPortal folder? If yes, have you actually tried clicking on the "grayed out" button as they are all grayed out by default.

If the button in config does not work you could try uninstalling and re-installing WW (save all your links within WW config to a text document first as you will have to reconfigure WW). Otherwise you could open the icon mapping xml directly from the C:\ProgramData\Team MediaPortal\MediaPortal folder using Notepad or any other text editor.

 

[Acteo]

Thanks,
I have not such a file.

Uninstall - re-install did not change anything. I also tried to uninstall + delete all files related to ww.
I use MP1.2.3 + Avalon + WW 0.6

 

[kjegibbons]

Thanks,
I have not such a file.
View attachment 111200
Uninstall - re-install did not change anything. I also tried to uninstall + delete all files related to ww.
I use MP1.2.3 + Avalon + WW 0.6
View attachment 111199

Hmmm...don't know why the fresh install isn't installing all the xml files.

You could try installing WW manually by downloading the zip file instead of the mpe1...at least then you should have all the xml files needed.

You should have 4 WW xml files in your C:\ProgramData\Team MediaPortal\MediaPortal folder........this must be the reason why your buttons in the Expert tab are grayed out because the files aren't in the folder.

Don't forget to clear your cache folder and resetting the GUI may help. Also cleaning your registry with a good registry checker may not be a bad idea.

 

[SpudR]

I am missing some of those files too - they are also not in the latest installation package (image from the install package)

That would explain why they aren't being installed!

 

[Micropolis]

Dear SpudR, kjegibbons, Acteo,

... That would explain why they aren't being installed! ...

both files (WorldWeatherIconMapping.xml and WorldWeatherWebsites.xml) are optional and will be not installed automatically, because they contain user-specific settings. Also, the term "expert settings" suggest this, both files are NOT required to run the plugin.
If you want to use these settings, download and open a nightly build or the zip-file from the first post, go to the documentation folder and copy it to the appropriate folder (see chapter "Expert Settings" in the manual). After this, you can edit/change the settings for your needs.

Cheers, Micropolis