EPG stopped updating from XML (2.3.6)

[shaunpatrick77]

My guide data stopped updating for some reason. I've tried manually clearing and updating the epg etc but nothing seems to work.

I can view the tvguide.xml file with a seperate app (XMLTV EPG Viewer.exe) and all the data seems to be fine. BTW get the data from Oztivo using Epgstreams' xmltv download. There's been no changes on my end as far as I can tell.

I've attached logs and the tvguide.xml file.

Many Thanks!

PS does anyone know if I still need to use the xmltv download app. I remember reading somewhere that 2.3.6 can be pointed directly at a web site for data, but I'm not sure if australian data sites such as oztivo.net/xmltv or epg-service.tv are suitable?

[mvallevand]

I think you need this patch http://forums.nextpvr.com/showthread.php...post430539 or just apply jonhsonx42's R1 roll=up. You will also need to clean the bad history with

nextpvr.exe -removehistory

Martin

[sub]

Its unhappy with the format of one (or more) of the dates in your xmltv file. I'm just on the way out the door though, so dont have time to run it up in the debugger to check which one exactly.

[shaunpatrick77]

I applied the R1 rollup and cleaned up the history (what does that do BTW?) , but no luck I'm afraid

I can see and error in the npvr log regards the datetime string, although XMLTV Epg viewer app isnt affected at all and can read the file ok. :confused:

Now I'm wondering where the 'bad data' is being generated, is it the download app or the xml data on oztivo. I guess I'll have to wait for Sub to get a free moment.

Anyone have an idea on whats currently the best way to get Australian data (FTA + Fotxel) ? Anyone else having issues with oztivo data?

[mvallevand]

I applied the R1 rollup and cleaned up the history (what does that do BTW?) , but no luck I'm afraid

Yes EPG seems to store just the S#E# as the unique_id so if any two shows share the same S#E# it might have block blocked recordings.

Code:

2012-02-14 09:17:15.166    [DEBUG][9]     - Already has completed episode : S003E009
2012-02-14 09:17:15.166    [DEBUG][9]     - Already has completed episode : S003E008
2012-02-14 09:17:15.166    [DEBUG][9]     - Already has completed episode : S002E022
2012-02-14 09:17:15.167    [DEBUG][9]     - Already has completed episode : S002E021
2012-02-14 09:17:15.167    [DEBUG][9]     - Already has completed episode : S002E019
2012-02-14 09:17:15.167    [DEBUG][9]     - Already has completed episode : S003E007
2012-02-14 09:17:15.167    [DEBUG][9]     - Already has completed episode : S002E017
2012-02-14 09:17:15.168    [DEBUG][9]     - Already has completed episode : S002E015
2012-02-14 09:17:15.168    [DEBUG][9]     - Already has completed episode : S002E014
2012-02-14 09:17:15.168    [DEBUG][9]     - Already has completed episode : S002E013
2012-02-14 09:17:15.168    [DEBUG][9]     - Already has completed episode : S002E008
2012-02-14 09:17:15.168    [DEBUG][9]     - Already has completed episode : S003E006
2012-02-14 09:17:15.168    [DEBUG][9]     - Already has completed episode : S002E011
2012-02-14 09:17:15.168    [DEBUG][9]     - Already has completed episode : S003E005
2012-02-14 09:17:15.168    [DEBUG][9]     - Already has completed episode : S002E010
2012-02-14 09:17:15.168    [DEBUG][9]     - Already has completed episode : S002E009
2012-02-14 09:17:15.168    [DEBUG][9]     - Already has completed episode : S002E007
2012-02-14 09:17:15.169    [DEBUG][9]     - Already has completed episode : S002E006
2012-02-14 09:17:15.169    [DEBUG][9]     - Already has completed episode : S002E005
2012-02-14 09:17:15.169    [DEBUG][9]     - Already has completed episode : S002E004
2012-02-14 09:17:15.169    [DEBUG][9]     - Already has completed episode : S003E003
2012-02-14 09:17:15.169    [DEBUG][9]     - Already has completed episode : S002E003
2012-02-14 09:17:15.169    [DEBUG][9]     - Already has completed episode : S002E001
2012-02-14 09:17:15.169    [DEBUG][9]     - Already has completed episode : S001E021
2012-02-14 09:17:15.169    [DEBUG][9]     - Already has completed episode : S001E020
2012-02-14 09:17:15.169    [DEBUG][9]     - Already has completed episode : S003E002
2012-02-14 09:17:15.169    [DEBUG][9]     - Already has completed episode : S001E019
2012-02-14 09:17:15.169    [DEBUG][9]     - Already has completed episode : S003E001
2012-02-14 09:17:15.170    [DEBUG][9]     - Already has completed episode : S001E016
2012-02-14 09:17:15.170    [DEBUG][9]     - Already has completed episode : S002E020
2012-02-14 09:17:15.170    [DEBUG][9]     - Already has completed episode : S002E018
2012-02-14 09:17:15.170    [DEBUG][9]     - Already has completed episode : S001E013

Martin

[sub]

That's not stopping his EPG from loading though. The core problem is something to do with date formats.

[sub]

The problem is caused by one of your MacGyver episodes having an original air date of <date>198</date>. I know MacGyver is old, but I didn't think it aired back in AD198.

[sub]

The attached patch will ignore this bogus date data, and continue with the rest of the listings.

[shaunpatrick77]

I've always hated MacGyver, just too much mullet for one man :eek:

Thanks so much Sub!! That did the trick

Might be a good patch to include with R1, I'd be surprised if other users wouldn't have been affected at some point by a date typo.

BTW did I imagine something about using a web site URL to collect an EPG.xml rather than just a target file location? I very quickly browsed the wiki and couldn't find any mention of it.

[johnsonx42]

I'll add that patch to the list of course, but it's not critical enough to re-release R1.

Also, no hating on MacGyver! He records TV shows with a stick of gum, electrical tape and some vinegar!