Free XMLTV EPG scraper

[kwong26]

I'll test out v.42 and let you know the results that I get with that.

Thanks for trying to fix things related to GBPVR!!

[fla]

Thanks for updating the source. If the bug is already fixed I probably won't modify it but I always prefer to compile my own apps whenever possible. If I change anything I'll absolutely share.

[kwong26]

Ok, so the results are in...the program runs with both the /d and /c switches without crashing for both small numbers of channels as well as large number of channels (in my case 57). The fix worked!! Great job!! Writing the log at each step is also much better as we can now see where the program crashes, if it does.

As for the /c switch, for whatever reason, GBPVR doesn't seem to like reading the XMLTV data. Not a big deal anymore cause what I've done is mapped all my channels to logos, so now I know what all the numbers are.

Maybe if Whurlston is reading this, some light can be shed as to how GBPVR is actually wanting the data, but for now, I think this is a great release.

[whurlston]

Maybe if Whurlston is reading this, some light can be shed as to how GBPVR is actually wanting the data, but for now, I think this is a great release.

Wanting which data? If you mean the info for channel logos, GBPVR will automatically load an icon from the ChannelLogos folder if the file has the same name as what is in the <display-name> tag. I know ".jpg" works, but I'm not sure if other filetypes do.

Example:
A channel with <display-name>4 WHAS</display-name> will load "C:\Program Files\devnz\gbpvr\media\ChannelLogos\4 WHAS.jpg" automatically in GB-PVR.

Another way is if the xml data contains the <icon> tag for a channel, GB-PVR will automatically download it and save it to the appropriate location/filename:

Code:

<channel id="0004">
    <display-name>4 WHAS</display-name>
    <icon src="http://www.lyngsat-logo.com/logo/tv/ww/whas_11_louisville.jpg" />
  </channel>

[kwong26]

Sorry, that was my mistake. I figured out what happened when I couldn't see the update. When I updated the EPG, I forgot to get rid of the old EPG and channels, so things were a little messed up.

Tried it again, getting rid of previously existing channel data and loaded the latest version with the /c switch and things look better now. I now get the channel correctly and the channel name showing up as expected (i.e. 4 WHAS)

[fla]

Strange, my cable provider only shows up if I don't click on "Download as Canadian". The satellite providers in my area (which I don't use) only show up if I do click on "Download as Canadian". I un-hardcoded a UI message and fixed a typo in a comment (see attached patch).

[drlava]

Strange, my cable provider only shows up if I don't click on "Download as Canadian". The satellite providers in my area (which I don't use) only show up if I do click on "Download as Canadian". I un-hardcoded a UI message and fixed a typo in a comment (see attached patch).

Yes, the 'download as canadian' switch was added just for that reason. MS seems to have stopped expanding the canadian-specific api results and now lumps all the zips, us or not, unto the en-US locale results.

The detailed download duration is still hard coded, I was considering adding an entry box on each provider tab where you could select the number of hours to download detailed data for that provider. Also, I could scale the detailed duration time limit based on the number of channels selected, to try to keep things reasonable. These are still rather minor things I'm glad it seems to be working well for youall now.

[Loomy]

I am using this tool now! Thanks for making it, drlava!

[dsb]

Thanks for the great utility!

I've got it up and working - channels and info all seem perfect in the Guide. My only oddity is that the "miniguide" (OSD guide) shows a number in brackets beside the channel number/name. EG "(1043)515 TechTV - Show".

Any idea on what could cause this?

[drlava]

this is because the FCC/station ID is normally in the parenthesis and after that, the atation affiliate. Some providers don't give these details, esp. for satellite.

Whenever possible, try to not use the 'process as canadian' checkbox, becuase you'll get more detailed information that way.