RT_FilmFix v1.0 - temporary fix up for Radio Times XMLTV users

[cue1boy]

Thanks, i missed that, i am still getting this though

Microsoft Windows [Version 6.1.7601]
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C:\Users\M Frankland>"C:\Program Files\XMLTV GUI\RT_FilmFix.bat"

C:\Users\M Frankland>cmd /C "C:\Program Files\XMLTV GUI\XmltvGUI.exe" /grab

C:\Users\M Frankland>"C:\Program Files\XMLTV GUI\RT_FilmFix.exe" "C:\Program Fil
es\XMLTV GUI" "C:\Program Files\XMLTV GUI\settings"
Processing channel cache files...
Unable to find cache file: c:\program files\xmltv gui\cache\uk_rt\1802 - skippin
g...
Writing film file...
Backing up xmltv data file...
RewriteCategories() general exception: at System.IO.__Error.WinIOError(Int32
errorCode, String maybeFullPath)
at System.IO.File.InternalCopy(String sourceFileName, String destFileName, Bo
olean overwrite)
at System.IO.File.Copy(String sourceFileName, String destFileName, Boolean ov
erwrite)
at RT_FilmFix.Program.RewriteCategories() in C:\Documents and Settings\gbpvr\
My Documents\Visual Studio 2008\Projects\RT_FilmFix\Program.cs:line 214

C:\Users\M Frankland>

[martint123]

I don't know if you can still remember this Brian? but I've just noticed I have no "films" for me to peruse. and an error during processing.

Your assistance most welcome

[bgowland]

I don't know if you can still remember this Brian? but I've just noticed I have no "films" for me to peruse. and an error during processing.

Your assistance most welcome

I'll take a look and run your data.xml through in debug mode.

To be honest the whole idea of using RT as a source for TV listings is possibly going down the pan. Metabroadcast have their own idea about how they want to do things and although they seem contractually bound to RT (for the moment at least), they're screwing things up gradually.

Sorry, rant over. I'll see what I can find and try and provide a fix ASAP.

Cheers,
Brian

[bgowland]

This actually looks like an issue with the channel data file(s). Have you changed the channels that XMLTV GUI downloads?

[martint123]

This actually looks like an issue with the channel data file(s). Have you changed the channels that XMLTV GUI downloads?

I think I must have done a "refresh" of the rt_grabber and maybe added and deleted a channel or two - due to the reshuffle that Sky did early this week.
The only channel data file I found was within your zip. ISTR it is somewhere in the RT feed, but in my dotage I can't remember the details of how to find it ;(.

I'd like to be able to use an alternative to the RT, but with my lack of skills have to rely on others for a solution....

thanks
Martin

[bgowland]

ISTR it is somewhere in the RT feed, but in my dotage I can't remember the details of how to find it ;(.

You and me both - I just had to comb the RT_FilmFix source code to remember how it works and even now I'm still scratching my head.

The easiest thing would be if you zip and attach your entire "E:\Program Files\XMLTV GUI" folder and I'll drop it into my machine and debug it.

Cheers,
Brian

[martint123]

Mended! Back at my machine and with your prompt I managed to find the latest channels.dat and update the xmltvgui base directory and all works well now.

For a reminder, it is hidden away at http://xmltv.radiotimes.com/xmltv/channels.dat

Many thanks for your help.
Martin

[bgowland]

Ah yes. It uses two channels files (channels.dat which is the full list and userchannels.txt). I guessed one or other of those might need some attention.

Glad you got it working.

Cheers,
Brian

[ChubbyArse]

Hi Brian, would you share the source for the FilmFix once more - I have an old verison that you shared - but it looks like you've made some changes since then. Even better, would you add it to GitHub, then I can fork it and send pull requests etc.

Many thanks.

[Petrovski]

Well if only works with Radio Times data it's game over as ends on June 16th