EPG Query

[walkerx]

I've a couple of queries regarding the epg collection.

If I use Bleb(UK) some channels aren't listed but the ones that are grab 7 days worth of stuff, can I change this to a lower value, can't find setting in the config.xml file unless it's linked to the zap2it value. As lowering it may help when the servers are busy and i only get what i want to download.

Where can I get listings for the other channels that aren't in the bleb-channel-list.xml, or have they not become available yet.

Over-the-Air EPG, I've managed to change the timeout on this, but still doesn't grab everything, is there an ideal setting to grab for all channels without problems, or do i need to keep constantly updating the epg to get it up to date.

If constantly need to update until fully populated, how about having a recycle feature in so we can get it to update every couple of hours instead of a preset time each day?

thanks in advance
walkerx

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If I use Bleb(UK) some channels aren't listed but the ones that are grab 7 days worth of stuff, can I change this to a lower value, can't find setting in the config.xml file unless it's linked to the zap2it value. As lowering it may help when the servers are busy and i only get what i want to download.

Its hard coded to 7 days. If you need more control over it, then you may need to look at switching to XMLTV. Most UK users seem to use the Radio Times grabber.

Where can I get listings for the other channels that aren't in the bleb-channel-list.xml, or have they not become available yet.

Bleb only carries a limited number of channels.

Over-the-Air EPG, I've managed to change the timeout on this, but still doesn't grab everything, is there an ideal setting to grab for all channels without problems, or do i need to keep constantly updating the epg to get it up to date.

This is pretty typically of over the air EPGs. They just dont transmit everything within the few minutes GB-PVR spends harvesting listings. Your best bet is to make sure dont have the 'complete EPG reload' option enabled, this way each subsequent update will fill in more of the gaps.

[bgowland]

Its hard coded to 7 days. If you need more control over it, then you may need to look at switching to XMLTV. Most UK users seem to use the Radio Times grabber.

Yep. Definitely worth looking at XMLTV RT from http://www.birtles.org.uk

I've been using various versions of this for about a year now. It takes just a minute or so to download 14 days of info. for 15 or so channels from the Radio Times site plus another couple of channels (7 days worth) from Bleb.

Cheers,
Brian

[walkerx]

thanks for the info

i've got the xmltv grabber but never got it working, this is what it always reports

Code:

20:10:31 - Starting pass 1 of grabber UK_RT
20:10:31 - Please note that all data downloaded with this grabber is copyright of the Radio Times website (http://www.radiotimes.com) and the use of the data is restricted to personal use only. Also be aware that this service may not remain free and in future may become a paid-for service
20:10:31 - Clearing cache
20:10:31 -    Finished pass 1 of grabber UK_RT
20:10:31 -    0 programs found
20:10:31 - Starting pass 1 of processor UK_RT_Free_Limit
20:10:31 -    Finished pass 1 of processor UK_RT_Free_Limit
20:10:31 - Starting pass 1 of processor UK_RT_ALT_RT
20:10:31 -    Finished pass 1 of processor UK_RT_ALT_RT
20:10:31 - Starting pass 1 of processor PrgDets
20:10:31 -    Finished pass 1 of processor PrgDets
20:10:31 - Starting pass 1 of processor UK_RT_Plus_One
20:10:31 -    Finished pass 1 of processor UK_RT_Plus_One
20:10:31 - Starting pass 1 of processor UK_RT_ALT_XMLTV
20:10:31 -    Finished pass 1 of processor UK_RT_ALT_XMLTV
20:10:31 - Combining Grabber Programs
20:10:31 -    Finished Combining Grabber Programs
20:10:31 - Sorting Programs
20:10:31 -    Programs Sorted
20:10:31 - Writing XML
20:10:31 -    XML Written

I've tried various settings on the software and not once have i got a download

[bgowland]

It should just be a case of going to Tools, Settings then selecting the Grabbers tab. Highlight the grabber you want to setup (UK_RT for example) then the 'Channels' button (towards the bottom right-hand corner) should become available. Select the channels you want from there.

Cheers,
Brian