Firefly Remote, Keboard Reference, and Wiki

[Brillig2]

Background (please excuse the length of this post):
* I updated to from 97.13 to 98.08 tonight (clean install -- I had frustrating problems that developed in the earlier version)
* Firefly Remote: I had copied a GBPVR XML file from the Snapstream forum and adapted it to to work very well for my use of GBPVR (the original basically mapped GBPVR keyboard conmmands to the FireFly buttons)
* The 98.08 update went well and GBPVR is working (with no added plug-ins). However, the pause, skip, back skip, buttons on the firefly remote no longer work - they worked fine before. Most other buttons that I have tried still seem to work -- I can enter a section, navigate with the curser keys, enter an action, exit to last screen, etc.
* Have the Keyboard Commands been changed? I have had trouble accessing the Wiki so I cannot compare the current entry to my downloaded version of the Keboard Reference (could not get to it at all for most of the day, but can now get in but cannot access any further pages).
* If I can get an up to date Keyboard Reference, I will update the Firefly XML file and, if it works ok, post it for others to use.
* I would also be willing to write or update a WIKI section if there is any interest
* NOTE: Main advantages of the FireFly remote for me are, that it is USB Based, relatively low cost (mine was a NewEgg bargain deal), 2.4Ghz RF so it works to about 25 ft and through walls, and is easy to move from computer to computer, depending where you are (I have a networked computer connected to a TV on all three level of my condo)

Thanks in Advance

Garth

[sub]

No the keyboard commands havnt changed.

I dont really know much about the firefly remote, but I'm guessing the auto generated classname for the GB-PVR window has changed, so the Firefly remote is not detecting GB-PVR as GB-PVR (based on classname not match)...so it ends up just doing the default key handling (up/down/left/right/enter) instead of the specific GB-PVR keys.

[Brillig2]

Thanks for the quick response!

Here is what I think is the relavent line from the FireFly XML Profile file for GBPVR :

<Identifier ClassName="WindowsForms10.Window.8.app5" WindowText="GB-PVR" FileName="GBPVR.exe" />

Do you have any suggestions on how I would go about finding the right class name information to correct this if needed? I will try a search of the Snapstream Forum to see if I can find anything.

Excuse the edits -- I seem to be thinking this through a I go along here.

Regards
Garth

[sub]

If the firefly depends on the classnames, I would have expected they'd supply an app for checking it? If not, I know there is an app called Spy++ that shows it. Google might turn up a copy of it for you.

[Brillig2]

You were right. There is a file in the Firefly program folder called "appidentifier".
For those who are interesed the corrected Firefly Profile XML line is:
<Identifier ClassName="WindowsForms10.Window.8.app.0.33c0d9d" WindowText="GB-PVR" FileName="GBPVR.exe" />

Thanks for the help.

[sub]

Its a bit annoying this remote depends on the classname, and it is changed every release.

[j210277]

Could you post the GBPVR.xml file you are using that works, I am having issues getting my xml file to work.

[Brillig2]

Could you post the GBPVR.xml file you are using that works, I am having issues getting my xml file to work.

Yes I would be glad to.
It will be a day or so.
I originally copied a couple of basic profiles from a Forum and implemented some changes and corrections to make a workable basic XML profile for 98.08. I am currently finalizing additions to the file make a number of Firefly buttons perform additional GB-PVR relevant actions. These over-ride the Firefly Global/Default actions, which can cause unexpected consequences if the wrong button is pushed while GB-PVR is active.

I also need some additional input from the GB-PVR community.

I have successfully modified and tested the basic XML file to set the following Firefly buttons to GB-PVR functions: the"Firefly" button to "TV Guide", the "TV" bottom to "Live TV", the "Music" Button to "Music Library", the "Photos" button to "Photo Library", and the "Video" button to "Video Library".

I am still trying to set the "DVD" button to the GB-PVR default Plug-in, and the "Menu" button to the GB-PVR "Search Guide" Plug-in. I would also would like to set the Firefly “Maximize” button to move GP-PVR to full screen (I know that the Haupage “Full” button does this but cannot find a Keyboard Shortcut.
*** UPDATE 10/03 -- tried the WMP Alt+Enter keyboard shortcut for FullScreen and found that it works for for GB-PVR***
Can anyone tell me what the Keyboard Shortcuts (or commands) are for the two default Plug-in items Functions.

Regards

Garth

[Brillig2]

Could you post the GBPVR.xml file you are using that works, I am having issues getting my xml file to work.

Sure! Here is the GB-PVR XML File. It is a actually .txt file since that was the only format I could get to attach. You need to open it with WordPad and save it as a GBPVR.xml file before copying it to the Firefly Profiles folder.

It is set for GB-PVR 98.08. I think there may be a way to eliminate the version dependency but need to do some more in depth reading of the Firefly Profiles Tutorial, as well as to check some actual profiles to see what else is allowed.

I have also copied the text for the Firefly Profiles Tutorial from a Snapstream Forum into a formatted MS Word Document for my own use.

I will include it in another post because I have not yet figured out how to include two attachments, I am not sure about potential Copyright problems (Public Domain Posting and Fair Use should apply, so I do not think there are any)

I am also 90% done on a Word Document with a Table that provides a two page (graphical) Key Reference (can be printed double sided and inserted in a plastic sheet protector to carry to my armchair)

Columns include: “Remote Control Section (Pictures of each of the 6 segments of the Remote); Individual Keys (graphic); Key Labels; “Default”/“Global”; “Mouse Mode”; “GB-PVR”; “WMP”; and one additional Application (probably VLC).
I will post this when done.

[Brillig2]

I just realized that the reason I could not include this MS Word document as an attachment is that it is about 70Kb (max is 19.5 for Forum MS Word attachments).

I would be happy to forward it to anyone interested. Send me a Private Message through this Forum and let me know the best way to get it to you.

Regards

Garth