STV Import: Read & Write Metadata files for Default STV 5/6 (v2.2.9 18/Feb./2010)

[theagc]

why after I search 'IMDB search', found teh data and save it, I am been prompt back to the main Sage6 menu, instead going back to the screen I was before (under imported videos?).
Can this be configured?

Thanks in advance.

[JREkiwi]

Originally Posted by theagc

What I am doing wrong?

Also, is there a place that gives explanation for the different fields of settings under the setup/advance settings of this STVi?

You're not doing anything wrong. The images will appear on the next refresh of the video directories, which happens periodically and on a restart.

I'm just finishing off an update, which includes some panel changes, so my plan is to add some info to the first post this week.

A nicer "back" function is on my list of things to do, I just need to get my head around it

John

[theagc]

Thank you for your fast reply.
So far it works great.
What a simple plugin (yours and the original IMDB search) can do to my Sage.
The imported videos list is soooo colorfull now :-)
Thanks,

The "back" function will be in place. I will wait for an upgrade :-)

Just one question - it seems I have the 'IMDB Search" option twice... have do I remove one of them? Could be that I upload the IMDB xml import twice?

Thanks,

Amit

[JREkiwi]

Originally Posted by theagc

Just one question - it seems I have the 'IMDB Search" option twice... have do I remove one of them? Could be that I upload the IMDB xml import twice?

Amit, The best way is to just go back to the the default STV (Setup -> Detailed Setup -> Advanced -> SageTV Application Package and select SageTV3.xml) and reimport your imports. Just a reminder, the IMDB Search import needs to be imported before this one.

John

[dvd_maniac]

Just one question - it seems I have the 'IMDB Search" option twice... have do I remove one of them? Could be that I upload the IMDB xml import twice?

This happens if you import the IMDB search stvi into an stv that already has it.

Everytime I import a new version of this plug-in or any other I always go back to the default STV (SageTV3.xml), go to C:\Program Files\SageTV\SageTV\STVs\SageTV3, delete all the SageTV-1, 2, 3 etc... and then reimport the latest plug-ins.

[theagc]

Thank you all.
Will give it a try today.

[JREkiwi]

New version available for download

(2.1.3)
- Save from Edit Metadata will save to .my file and retain any existing additional data
- Change Auto Delete of Orphaned files to delete .my and .properties files
- Add Option for Auto Create of files to overwrite existing files
- Add Option for Bulk Creation of files to overwrite existing files
- Add Option to Auto Delete Orphaned files in import directories
- Save from IMDB now returns to originating video folder
- Fix Title and Episode saving from IMDB for TV Recordings

John

[theagc]

Nice!
I will test this tonight!

Many thanks for the effort!

[bcjenkins]

Hi John,

I had a kid's movie being blocked because of parental restrictions on NR movies. So, I went through the menus and changed the rating from NR to G. No more restriction.. Would there be a way to check to see if parental are enabled and prompt for the password prior to allowing access to the menu?

TIA

B

[JREkiwi]

B, do you mean when accessing the edit metadata menu?

John

[bcjenkins]

Sorry, yes. I would like to be challenged to change the rating if I have parental controls set. Otherwise, my kids could change the rating on any movie and make it accessible.

B

[JREkiwi]

I'll see what I can do.

John

[JREkiwi]

New version available for download

(2.1.4)
- If Parental Controls is enabled, prompt for password to save changed Rated or Expanded Ratings in Edit Metadata
- Fix updating .my files from Edit Metadata (Not clearing deleted fields)

John

[bcjenkins]

Sweet! Thank you

B

[anthony6817]

I've been trying to understand how to add detail information to my import videos, but I'm missing something or maybe just stupid, could someone be so kind and walk me through this process, please

[JREkiwi]

Originally Posted by anthony6817

I've been trying to understand how to add detail information to my import videos, but I'm missing something or maybe just stupid, could someone be so kind and walk me through this process, please

There's lots of different ways depending on where you are sourcing the information from.

I tried to write a bit of a walk through, but I just keep going in circles.

Possibly the simplest example is for an imported video movie if you have nielm's IMDB Search import and this import installed.

From the options menu for the video, if you do an IMDB search, you can then save the data from IMDB.

You can add detail information from a variety of sources and using a number of different methods.
1. Using .properties files (SageTV version 6)
2. Using .my files
3. Entering the data directly into the SageTV database via Edit Metadata or nielm's Webserver
4. Importing data from DVD Profiler
5. Saving data from IMDB
6. Creating .my files with pdavis' TVCOM Scrapper

I'll try to figure out how to write up something that's a bit more instructive.

John

[anthony6817]

Please, just remember that I'm new to all this, so baby steps is what i have to take...so with that in mind...I want to say "i'm glad someone is out here to help"

[anthony6817]

I think I fixed my problem with IMDB search, I just have one more problem...is there a way to customize the menu...i just want the Media Center on the menu not everything else..

[JREkiwi]

Originally Posted by anthony6817

...is there a way to customize the menu...i just want the Media Center on the menu not everything else..

What menu are you talking about? Are you talking about Nielm's Dynamic Customisable Menus?

Maybe a screenshot?

John

[anthony6817]

Ok, I'm talking about the Main Menu, is there a way it could only show Media Center? The reason I'm asking is when other people use my MediaMVP I don't want them to change or mess things up...hope you understand!