STV Import: Dynamic Customisable Main Menu (v6.4 20/Dec/2007 for SageTV 5.0/6.0)

[drin]

I've just done a clean install of 6.6.2 and I have the dreaded "invalid top level node 1.4" message. I've copied the default_menu_V_6_3.xml to menu.xml, I've made use the dtd is in the same folder, and the error is still occurring.

The first time I installed the STVi it seemed to work, except that my left mouse button and Enter key wouldn't select the currenbtly highlighted item. I removed the plugin and reinstalled it, which is where the trouble really started. Of course I didn't see nielm's comment about not importing more than once until after that.

Other than removing the entire app, which I'd REALLY rather not do now that I've got it configured, can someone point me to a way to revert to the original xml files and make this work? I've used it for YEARS from version 4 onwards with no problems, and now this happens.

UPDATE: This morning's sequence of operations:

1. Shutdown the server completely.
2. Went into Sage.properties this morning and changed the STV= back to \\Program Files\\SageTV\\SageTV\STVs\\SageTV3\SageTV3.xml.
3. Removed any references to "dynamic_menu" from Sage.properties.
4. Ran the server, re-added the STVi.

Same problem. Invalid top level node 1.4.

Please? Anyone?

Thanks!
-Adrian

[Tiki]

1. Shutdown Sage (and stop the Service if running in service mode).
2. Go to the Sage installation directory (typically c:\program files\sagetv) - or the virtual store if using Windows Vista or Win7 with UAC enabled.
3. Locate the sage.properties file (or sageclient.properties if running in service mode).
4. Look for the line that begins "nielm/main_menu_xml_file="
5. Edit the name of the XML file to point to your menu file.
6. Restart Sage.


Note: If you are using an extender or placeshifter, the properties files will be in a subfolder called "clients", there will be one properties file for each extender or placeshifter client, and the properties file names will have a long stream of numbers that correspond to the MAC ID of the extender.

[ybrew]

Originally Posted by Polypro

Go into your Sage folder and rename the .xml file to *just* menu.xml

I believe the unzipping puts the xml file in there called something like "sagetvv6menu.xml".

P

Edit: This is what it's named "default_menu_V6_3.xml", rename to "menu.xml".

Drove me freakin crazy. Thank you!

This post ought to be a sticky!

[Mpegger]

Question: I'm trying to get this to work on a HD200, mainly so that I can remove some menu options that I do not want available on the HD200 or other clients. I can see the stvi in the HD200, as well as the xml file. I tried to load the xml file, and nothing changed on the HD200. I tried to load the stvi and have it rebuild, and still nothing happened. What do I need to do in order to enable the use of the dynamic menus on the HD200?

Btw, its installed and working fine on the server, its just the HD200 that for some reason isn't using the file.

[davidk21770]

Is there any way to add an exit button? I can't find a sage command that actually exits sage. They all just put it to sleep (in screen saver mode) -- so my wife never exits it! What's the command that's linked to <alt>f4 (I tried to see what was linked to it from the sage ir/command setup window, but sage just exited when I hit alt<f4> ).

[nyplayer]

Originally Posted by davidk21770

Is there any way to add an exit button? I can't find a sage command that actually exits sage. They all just put it to sleep (in screen saver mode) -- so my wife never exits it! What's the command that's linked to <alt>f4 (I tried to see what was linked to it from the sage ir/command setup window, but sage just exited when I hit alt<f4> ).

Copy and paste this code.

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" standalone="no"?>
<!DOCTYPE sageMenu PUBLIC "-//NIELM//DTD SAGEMENU XML 1.3//EN" "http://sageplugins.sourceforge.net/nielm_modules/dynamic_menu/sagemenu_1_3.dtd">
<sageMenu version="1.3">
    <internalScreenMenuItem screen="Null Menu Action (does nothing)" title="Exit Sage">
        <confirmPrompt>Are you sure you want to Exit SageTV</confirmPrompt>
        <evalExpression>Exit()</evalExpression>
    </internalScreenMenuItem>
</sageMenu>

[davidk21770]

Originally Posted by nyplayer

Copy and paste this code.

Thanks! Worked like a champ.

[Bandit]

Originally Posted by Mpegger

Question: I'm trying to get this to work on a HD200, mainly so that I can remove some menu options that I do not want available on the HD200 or other clients. I can see the stvi in the HD200, as well as the xml file. I tried to load the xml file, and nothing changed on the HD200. I tried to load the stvi and have it rebuild, and still nothing happened. What do I need to do in order to enable the use of the dynamic menus on the HD200?

Btw, its installed and working fine on the server, its just the HD200 that for some reason isn't using the file.

Umm, Ditto. I have exact same issue, should this be working on HD200?

[heatvent]

If I am looking to modify nielm's dynamic menu for SageMC, is there documentation/a guide on how to do this in or out of studio.

Thanks!

[freedml]

On the HD200 you have to go in and change the STV file name to the one you 'built' when you installed custom menus.

[aedgington]

Yep, I'm getting the invalid top level also; renamed to menu.xml and my sage.properties match that... still no joy.

[aedgington]

Anyone? Really miss having this....

[alon24]

I am trying to create a babysiter menu.
So I need to have a menu that shows specific channels for the tv.

I have only 3 available anyway, so why not give them a shortcut.

Any thoughts?

[BKeadle]

I'm using SageMC, and my current XML (SageMC_169-5.xml) has evolved over the past several months as I'm building my Sage. I've found that I have an older Dynamic Menu (5.3 10/10/2006) and want to updated it with the latest. The instructions say to start with a fresh/default SAGETV3.XML. However, SageMC's "default" would be SageMC_169.xml. So...

1) Are the instructions different if using SageMC? In the SageTV Setup / Detailed Setup / Advanced, I see SageTV3.XML as the SageTV Application Package, so can I safely import the latest Dyanmic Menu?

2) With my current Dyanmic Menus, I have several menu items that require the menu items to scroll - that's OK. However, is there a way to change/define and upper space so that the menu items aren't "crowded" by header items?

3) I don't understand the Submenu item in the Dynamic Menu. Am I able to add internal commands to the "My TV" menu or the "My Videos" menu? Can I create a main menu item such as "Extras", and then add the internal commands to that menu as "submenu" items?

4) What is the relationship between the menu file that I'm changing, and the SageMC_169*.xml and SageTV3.xml file, and Layout file(s).

5) Question #4 relates to wondering what I need to backup, and how I restore my current UI config. I have a good/working interface now, and I don't want to "experiment" and end up breaking my working interface without being able to get it back to it's current good state. I'm testing on a PlaceShifter client, but also want to apply the changes to the Sage Client that is on the server (where my TV is)

6) Where does one get information about what all the Internal Screens are?

I *LOVE* Dynamic Menus - it's a great...no, *MUST* add-on. I just want to love it more!


Is there technical documentation about it's use that I'm missing? I've looked at the wiki here, but it doesn't go very deep.

Thanks.

[dvd_maniac]

Is this compatible with Sage version 7?

[jusjoken]

No. But ADM (Another Dynamic Menu) is with much the same (and more) functions.

k