STV: OriginalV2 with Comskip added

[ToxMox]

OK here it is. Didn't test too carefully so let me know of any issues.
OriginalV2 with comskip functionality. Will do internal processing of comskip if desired and will autoskip. See Comskip section in detailed setup.
Extract file to your SageTV\STVs\OriginalV2 directory and change the SageTV Application Definition(.STV File) in the Advanced section of the Detailed Setup to OriginalV2Comskip.stv

Updated May 19, 2005:
Fixed OSD ComAutoSkip
Added OSD Autoskip option in the options popup in OSD

[snipeman]

Thanks - I got it, I'll test it tomorrow.

Andy

[Fluffdaddy]

Will test after a I get back from a hard.......ok semi hard day at work

Thanks

[Fluffdaddy]

Originally Posted by ToxMox

OK here it is. Didn't test too carefully so let me know of any issues.

Is OSD AUTOSKIP working anybody ?

Thanks

[ToxMox]

Originally Posted by Fluffdaddy

Is OSD AUTOSKIP working anybody ?

Thanks

It should be. I tested that part. Just make sure you enable it in the comskip section of the detailed setup.

[Fluffdaddy]

Thanks for the fast reply. that's most likely it

[rhsmcc]

Can the Dynamic Menu and weather imports function with this stv? I tried the weather import and had an instant reboot.

[Wheemer]

Does the autoskip work with this stv? I didn't notice the setting in the options while viewing.

[mikejaner]

Awsome, thanks TOXMOX. I have been waiting for somebody to put it in the original STV. I will test tonight.

[ToxMox]

Yes the OSD com autoskip works. The setting only exists in the detailed setup - comskip section.

[heffe2001]

Originally Posted by ToxMox

Will do internal processing of comskip if desired and will autoskip. See Comskip section in detailed setup.

Does this mean it doesn't need comskip.exe, or is all that still required? I'd like to stick it on my server and have it process when not recording, but was curious if I needed all the other files.

[ToxMox]

Yes it still needs comskip.exe and comskip.ini in your SageTV directory.

[Jere_Jones]

There are basically three steps involved in skipping commercials:

1. Schedule processing.
2. Process.
3. Use results.

When ToxMox says "internal processing", he is refering to step 1. This step can be accomplished via 5 known methods:

1. Internal to the STV (like "internal processing")
2. Manually (run comskip yourself)
3. CDM (by cayars)
4. DirMon (by me and my personal favorite )
5. vbScript (by krutaw)

Any of these methods will "invoke" step 2. You will need some processor to do this. Normally comskip.exe

After step 2 is done and the .txt files exist then the STV can use them to autoskip.

Jere

[edit]
Dang! Too slow!
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[edit2]
Added krutaw's script and added link to the appropriate threads.
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[heffe2001]

Thats kind of what I figured, as it was only a STV file. I'll pull my config off my desktop and see how it works on the slower server machine (it's got plenty of ram, but only a P4-1.4, hopefully it won't affect my server's stability, as it's been rock-solid stable since 2.2.7 came out).

[DynamoBen]

I have a minor issue. I use the callerID plugin in addition to this custom SVT. However using this comob I lose the menu for callerID. I discovered that it still exists but its at the bottom of the list and out of view. Is there any way of creating a scroll so I can reach it?

Other than that it seems to work.

[Crashless]

Originally Posted by Jere_Jones

When ToxMox says "internal processing", he is refering to step 1. This step can be accomplished via 4 known methods:

1. Internal to the STV (like "internal processing")
2. Manually (run comskip yourself)
3. CDM (by cayars)
4. DirMon (by me and my favorite )

You forgot krutaw's great vbscript!

http://forums.freytechnologies.com/f...&postcount=494

I'm using version .3 or something, and I have a scheduled task that runs when I know I won't be using my system (3am-5am). This allows it to run full bore, and through all the recordings for the day. It also cleans up things too.

It's actually the only thing on my HTPC that I haven't tweaked in months (almost a year?).

[Jere_Jones]

Oops. Thanks.

I've updated my original post to correct my oversight and added links to appropriate threads/posts.

Jere

[Crashless]

Wow, I was just messing around, but forgot the smiley.

Lots of options huh? Cool stuff.

BTW, Jere, LOVE your sig.

[Jere_Jones]

For me: options == good

Jere

[DynamoBen]

Originally Posted by DynamoBen

I have a minor issue. I use the callerID plugin in addition to this custom SVT. However using this comob I lose the menu for callerID. I discovered that it still exists but its at the bottom of the list and out of view. Is there any way of creating a scroll so I can reach it?

Other than that it seems to work.

So here is my thought. Nielm's importable STV modules all come up in an "Enhancements" menu in Setup. Would be be possible to put the commskip options in "Enhancements"?