Autobouquets question

Bigcheeze

Hi guys, I have an Xtrend 8000 triple tuner. I have the Saorview and Sky UK bouquets. Is there a way to get these in one bouquet, the Irish channels first, followed by the UK channels ?

Thanks

amikoalien2

Bigcheeze wrote: »

Hi guys, I have an Xtrend 8000 triple tuner. I have the Saorview and Sky UK bouquets. Is there a way to get these in one bouquet, the Irish channels first, followed by the UK channels ?

Thanks

Download dreamboxedit
You can then create as many or as few boquets as you like
I have just 1 boquet with rte1 starting at channel 1 and and so on

Problem with autoboquets is that it reorders your channels every time you run it
I know some people say that it does not touch your favorites boquet but I have found this not to be the case

Run autoboquets
Then run dreamboxedit
drag and drop the channels
Job done
Then every few weeks or months do same again

Bigcheeze

amikoalien2 wrote: »

Download dreamboxedit
You can then create as many or as few boquets as you like
I have just 1 boquet with rte1 starting at channel 1 and and so on

Problem with autoboquets is that it reorders your channels every time you run it
I know some people say that it does not touch your favorites boquet but I have found this not to be the case

Run autoboquets
Then run dreamboxedit
drag and drop the channels
Job done
Then every few weeks or months do same again

Cheers pal. I'll give it a go.

amikoalien2

Bigcheeze wrote: »

Cheers pal. I'll give it a go.

Its a great program you can get rid of all the muck you dont like ( sex / gambling / shopping ) that you dont want the kids coming across

Bigcheeze

amikoalien2 wrote: »

Its a great program you can get rid of all the muck you dont like ( sex / gambling / shopping ) that you dont want the kids coming across

Sorry to be thick. so dreamboxedit is a tool I run on my pc, create the customised bouquet and then upload to the box?

amikoalien2

Bigcheeze wrote: »

Sorry to be thick. so dreamboxedit is a tool I run on my pc, create the customised bouquet and then upload to the box?

No thick about it :-)

Install on your pc
Connect to your box over wifi or lan
Download the channel config
edit it
Save it
Send it back to the box
reboot
Job done

No messing
1 boquet with rte ( sourview )
And sat channels in 1 boquet

Kevin!

If I create a Saorview bouquet, will Auto Bouquets remove it every time it updates the channel list? or only interfere with it's own bouquets

amikoalien2

Kevin! wrote: »

If I create a Saorview bouquet, will Auto Bouquets remove it every time it updates the channel list? or only interfere with it's own bouquets

Have not tried that I would imagine it would stay
only way to know for sure would be to use dreamboxedit to make a backup
then copy the backup folder to somewhere else on your pc
Run AB
and run dreamboxedit again if your new boquet is gone just restore the backup

But certainly when I just create 1 boquet called favorites it wipes it every time
but could be because AB has a favourites boquet

Bigcheeze

The mac version of dreamboxedit doesn't seem to work so will try running the windows version in a VM.

amikoalien2

Bigcheeze wrote: »

The mac version of dreamboxedit doesn't seem to work so will try running the windows version in a VM.

If you cant get it to work

There is a boquet manager in the openwebif page of your box just not as pretty as dboxedit

Just put in the ip add of your box 192.168.xxx.xxx and hit return

then on left hand side under Extras
You will see the boquet manager

Might be worth exporting a backup before tinkering ( :-) editing )

dav32cs

If you check the readme file within auto bouquets maker folder you can change the channel order to your liking and it will keep the same after every scan.

dav32cs

For anyone interested in changing the order it's located at /usr/lib/enigma2/python/Plugins/SystemPlugins/AutoBouquetsMaker/custom

This is the ReadMe file for it to give you an idea, it's pretty much just cutting and pasting to where you want.

Quote:
Contents:

1) CustomLCN
2) CustomMix
3) Favourites
4) Hacks
5) Provider keys



CustomLCN


CustomLCN allows channels to be moved around within one single provider. CustomLCN is great
for providers that don't transmit logical channel numbers or if you want to move channels
around so they appear at different channel numbers. The CustomLCN list can be complete or
partial. It doesn't have to be in any particular order but having it sequential will make
it easier to avoid making errors.

Each time ABM runs it makes an example CustomLCN xml file for each provider that is scanned,
e.g. 'EXAMPLE_hd_sat_freesat_CustomLCN.xml'. These files are archived in:
/usr/lib/enigma2/python/Plugins/SystemPlugins/AutoBouquetsMaker/custom
To make your own custom LCN file just delete 'EXAMPLE_' from the filename,
i.e. hd_sat_freesat_CustomLCN.xml. Configurations in the provider xml file, such as channel swap,
on-top, etc, are done after CustomLCN has been processed.

The following is how to edit the file. Just cut and paste the lines into the order you want.
DO NOT add any channels into more than one place in the list.

Also don't forget to include the ABM custom folder in your backups otherwise your newly
created file may be lost during image updates.

This is an example of the original 'EXAMPLE_" file:
<custom>
<include>yes</include>
<lcnlist>
<configuration lcn="101" channelnumber="101" description="BBC One Lon"></configuration>
<configuration lcn="102" channelnumber="102" description="BBC Two HD"></configuration>
<configuration lcn="103" channelnumber="103" description="ITV"></configuration>
<configuration lcn="104" channelnumber="104" description="Channel 4"></configuration>
<configuration lcn="105" channelnumber="105" description="Channel 5"></configuration>
<configuration lcn="106" channelnumber="106" description="BBC Three HD"></configuration>
<configuration lcn="107" channelnumber="107" description="BBC Four HD"></configuration>
<configuration lcn="108" channelnumber="108" description="BBC One HD"></configuration>
<configuration lcn="109" channelnumber="109" description="BBC Two Eng"></configuration>
<configuration lcn="110" channelnumber="110" description="BBC ALBA"></configuration>

This is how to swap channels.
If you want to swap ITV (103) with BBC Three HD (106) cut and paste both lines.
<custom>
<include>yes</include>
<lcnlist>
<configuration lcn="101" channelnumber="101" description="BBC One Lon"></configuration>
<configuration lcn="102" channelnumber="102" description="BBC Two HD"></configuration>
<configuration lcn="106" channelnumber="106" description="BBC Three HD"></configuration>
<configuration lcn="104" channelnumber="104" description="Channel 4"></configuration>
<configuration lcn="105" channelnumber="105" description="Channel 5"></configuration>
<configuration lcn="103" channelnumber="103" description="ITV"></configuration>
<configuration lcn="107" channelnumber="107" description="BBC Four HD"></configuration>
<configuration lcn="108" channelnumber="108" description="BBC One HD"></configuration>
<configuration lcn="109" channelnumber="109" description="BBC Two Eng"></configuration>
<configuration lcn="110" channelnumber="110" description="BBC ALBA"></configuration>

Now change the lcn numbers. lcn numbers should be in order to avoid errors!!
<custom>
<include>yes</include>
<lcnlist>
<configuration lcn="101" channelnumber="101" description="BBC One Lon"></configuration>
<configuration lcn="102" channelnumber="102" description="BBC Two HD"></configuration>
<configuration lcn="103" channelnumber="106" description="BBC Three HD"></configuration>
<configuration lcn="104" channelnumber="104" description="Channel 4"></configuration>
<configuration lcn="105" channelnumber="105" description="ITV"></configuration>
<configuration lcn="107" channelnumber="107" description="BBC Four HD"></configuration>
<configuration lcn="108" channelnumber="108" description="BBC One HD"></configuration>
<configuration lcn="109" channelnumber="109" description="BBC Two Eng"></configuration>
<configuration lcn="110" channelnumber="110" description="BBC ALBA"></configuration>

Removing channels.
Channel removal only applies to unsorted lists, i.e. non-LCN providers where the list has not been
sorted in any way. To remove a channel, just delete the line. NOTE: When <include>is set to 'yes',
all channels not configured in the custom xml will be added at the end of the main bouquet. This way
also new services from the provider will be added at the end of the channel list. Any new channels
will be shown in the ABM log.

Changing 'channel numbers'.
If you wants your own numbering, edit the lcn numbers. lcn numbers should be in order to avoid errors!!
<custom>
<include>no</include>
<lcnlist>
<configuration lcn="1" channelnumber="101" description="BBC One Lon"></configuration>
<configuration lcn="2" channelnumber="102" description="BBC Two HD"></configuration>
<configuration lcn="3" channelnumber="103" description="ITV"></configuration>
<configuration lcn="4" channelnumber="104" description="Channel 4"></configuration>
<configuration lcn="5" channelnumber="105" description="Channel 5"></configuration>
<configuration lcn="6" channelnumber="106" description="BBC Three HD"></configuration>
<configuration lcn="7" channelnumber="107" description="BBC Four HD"></configuration>
<configuration lcn="8" channelnumber="108" description="BBC One HD"></configuration>
<configuration lcn="9" channelnumber="109" description="BBC Two Eng"></configuration>
<configuration lcn="10" channelnumber="110" description="BBC ALBA"></configuration>

NOTE: Be aware of correct sections in the provider xml.
e.g.
<sections>
<section number="101">Entertainment</section>
<section number="200">News and Sport</section>
<section number="300">Movies</section>
<section number="400">Lifestyle</section>
<section number="500">Music</section>
<section number="600">Children</section>
<section number="650">Special Interest</section>
<section number="800">Shopping</section>
<section number="870">Adult</section>
<section number="950">Regional</section>
</sections>

Your lcn numbering should match sections. In this example you can add a custom section.
<sections>
<section number="1">Custom list</section>
<section number="101">Entertainment</section>
<section number="200">News and Sport</section>
<section number="300">Movies</section>
<section number="400">Lifestyle</section>
<section number="500">Music</section>
<section number="600">Children</section>
<section number="650">Special Interest</section>
<section number="800">Shopping</section>
<section number="870">Adult</section>
<section number="950">Regional</section>
</sections>



CustomMix


CustomMiX allows tv channels from one provider to be added to the bouquets of another provider.
This is great if you mainly use one provider but want to add a few channels from other providers
but don't want to create a complete list for the other provider. All providers that you want to
receive channels from must be included in every ABM scan but if you don't want complete bouquets
from that provider just set all the bouquet creation options to no.

For each provider you wish to add channels to you need to add an xml configuration file. The xml
configuration files reside in /usr/lib/enigma2/python/Plugins/SystemPlugins/AutoBouquetsMaker/custom
and filenames are made up as follows... "provider_key_CustomMix.xml", e.g. for Sky UK the filename
would be "sat_282_sky_uk_CustomMix.xml". For other providers please consult the list of provider
keys below.

This is an example xml configuration file for Sky UK. Filename as above.

<custommix>
<inserts>
<insert provider="cable_uk_virgin" source="150" target="171"></insert> <!-- channel5 hd -->
<insert provider="cable_uk_virgin" source="110" target="106"></insert> <!-- sky one hd -->
</inserts>
<deletes>
<delete target="170"></delete> <!-- Sky 3D -->
</deletes>
</custommix>

The "insert" lines are what do the work but all the tags must be present. The "insert" line has 3
attributes, "provider", "source", and "target". "provider" is the key of provider from which the
channel is being imported. See below for a list of provider keys. "source" is the channel number
being imported. And "target" is the slot in the Sky UK bouquet into which that channel will be
inserted. Each channel that is to be moved requires an "insert" line.

"Delete" lines allow you to remove individual channels from the provider you are customising. Just
set "target" to the number of the channel you want to remove and it will disappear on the next scan.




Favourites


Favourites allows the creation of a complete favourites list that will preceed all other ABM bouquets.
Please note, favourites lists are static. ABM will keep your favourites list up to date if there are
changes to service references and transponder parameters but obviously it is not going to be updated
if new channels start broadcasting, so any new channels you want in the list must be added manually.

Channels selected for the favourites list can come from any providers that are being scanned, and these
providers must be scanned on every ABM run. The filename of the configuration file is:
/usr/lib/enigma2/python/Plugins/SystemPlugins/AutoBouquetsMaker/custom/favourites.xml

Here is an example favourites.xml file.

<favourites>
<name>My List</name>
<sections>
<section number="100">Entertainment</section>
<section number="200">Movies</section>
<section number="300">Music</section>
<section number="400">Sports</section>
<section number="500">News</section>
<section number="600">Documentaries</section>
<section number="700">Kids</section>
<section number="800">Other</section>
</sections>
<inserts>
<insert provider="sat_282_sky_uk" source="105" target="105"></insert> <!-- channel5 hd -->
<insert provider="sat_282_sky_uk" source="106" target="206"></insert> <!-- sky one hd -->
</inserts>
<bouquets>
<main>1</main> <!-- 0 or 1 -->
<sections>1</sections> <!-- 0 or 1 -->
</bouquets>
</favourites>

"name" is the prefix of you favourites bouquets if you have "prefix" enabled in the ABM menu. "sections"
is used for writing the section markers to your bouquets. You must have at least one section, and only
channels with a greater channel number than the first section number will be added to your favourites
bouquets. The "insert" lines have 3 attributes, "provider", "source", and "target". "provider" is the
key of provider from which the channel is being imported. See below for a list of provider keys. "source"
is the channel number being imported. And "target" is the slot in the favourites into which that channel
will be inserted. Each channel that is to be moved requires an "insert" line.
"main" has a value of 0 or 1. "0" means no main bouquet will be created and "1" that one will. Same for
"sections". If "bouquets" -> "sections" is enabled the favourites list will be divided up into sections
bouquets as per the section numbers above. All tags in the above example a necessary to get this working.




Hacks


"Hacks" is available in "Favourites" and "CustomMix". "Hacks" allows Python code to be use to
modify the channel list and sections markers, sort channels by name, make a "+1" bouquet, etc, etc,
and that this can be done dynamically rather than just creating static lists. With "Hacks" the sky
really is the limit in what bouquets can be created by ABM. Here's how "Hacks" looks in a CustomMix
file.

<custommix>
<hacks>
<![CDATA[

# Python code here

]]>
</hacks>
</custommix>

"Hacks" is provided for those with the ability to use it and there will only be basic support
for this feature.



Provider keys


Provider name: Caiway (NL)
Provider key: cable_nl

Provider name: Delta (NL)
Provider key: cable_nl

Provider name: Harderwijk (NL)
Provider key: cable_nl

Provider name: KabelNoord (NL)
Provider key: cable_nl

Provider name: Kabeltex (NL)
Provider key: cable_nl

Provider name: Pijnacker (NL)
Provider key: cable_nl

Provider name: SKV (NL)
Provider key: cable_nl

Provider name: UPC (NL)
Provider key: cable_nl

Provider name: Ziggo (NL)
Provider key: cable_nl

Provider name: Virgin (UK)
Provider key: cable_uk_virgin

Provider name: Sky Italia
Provider key: sat_130_sky_italy

Provider name: Tivusat
Provider key: sat_130_tivusat

Provider name: AustriaSat
Provider key: sat_192_austriasat

Provider name: Canal Digitaal HD
Provider key: sat_192_canaldigitaal_hd

Provider name: Canal Digitaal SD
Provider key: sat_192_canaldigitaal_sd

Provider name: Canal+ Esp
Provider key: sat_192_canal_plus_esp

Provider name: Sky Deutschland
Provider key: sat_192_sky_deutschland

Provider name: TéléSAT
Provider key: sat_192_telesat

Provider name: TNTSat
Provider key: sat_192_tntsat

Provider name: TV Vlaanderen
Provider key: sat_192_tvvlaanderen

Provider name: AustriaSat
Provider key: sat_235_austriasat

Provider name: Canal Digitaal HD
Provider key: sat_235_canaldigitaal_hd

Provider name: Canal Digitaal SD
Provider key: sat_235_canaldigitaal_sd

Provider name: Skylink Czech Republic
Provider key: sat_235_skylink_czech_republic

Provider name: Skylink Slovak Republic
Provider key: sat_235_skylink_slovak_republic

Provider name: TeleSAT
Provider key: sat_235_telesat

Provider name: TV Vlaanderen
Provider key: sat_235_tvvlaanderen

Provider name: FreeSat (UK)
Provider key: sat_282_freesat

Provider name: Sky ROI
Provider key: sat_282_sky_irl

Provider name: Sky UK
Provider key: sat_282_sky_uk

Provider name: FranSat
Provider key: sat_3550_fransat

Provider name: Turksat
Provider key: sat_420_turksat

Provider name: FreeView (UK)
Provider key: terrestrial_uk_freeview

Provider name: Saorview (IE)
Provider key: terrestrial_ie_saorview_PSB1

amikoalien2

dav32cs wrote: »

For anyone interested in changing the order it's located at /usr/lib/enigma2/python/Plugins/SystemPlugins/AutoBouquetsMaker/custom

This is the ReadMe file for it to give you an idea, it's pretty much just cutting and pasting to where you want.

Quote:
Contents:

1) CustomLCN
2) CustomMix
3) Favourites
4) Hacks
5) Provider keys



CustomLCN


CustomLCN allows channels to be moved around within one single provider. CustomLCN is great
for providers that don't transmit logical channel numbers or if you want to move channels
around so they appear at different channel numbers. The CustomLCN list can be complete or
partial. It doesn't have to be in any particular order but having it sequential will make
it easier to avoid making errors.

Each time ABM runs it makes an example CustomLCN xml file for each provider that is scanned,
e.g. 'EXAMPLE_hd_sat_freesat_CustomLCN.xml'. These files are archived in:
/usr/lib/enigma2/python/Plugins/SystemPlugins/AutoBouquetsMaker/custom
To make your own custom LCN file just delete 'EXAMPLE_' from the filename,
i.e. hd_sat_freesat_CustomLCN.xml. Configurations in the provider xml file, such as channel swap,
on-top, etc, are done after CustomLCN has been processed.

The following is how to edit the file. Just cut and paste the lines into the order you want.
DO NOT add any channels into more than one place in the list.

Also don't forget to include the ABM custom folder in your backups otherwise your newly
created file may be lost during image updates.

This is an example of the original 'EXAMPLE_" file:
<custom>
<include>yes</include>
<lcnlist>
<configuration lcn="101" channelnumber="101" description="BBC One Lon"></configuration>
<configuration lcn="102" channelnumber="102" description="BBC Two HD"></configuration>
<configuration lcn="103" channelnumber="103" description="ITV"></configuration>
<configuration lcn="104" channelnumber="104" description="Channel 4"></configuration>
<configuration lcn="105" channelnumber="105" description="Channel 5"></configuration>
<configuration lcn="106" channelnumber="106" description="BBC Three HD"></configuration>
<configuration lcn="107" channelnumber="107" description="BBC Four HD"></configuration>
<configuration lcn="108" channelnumber="108" description="BBC One HD"></configuration>
<configuration lcn="109" channelnumber="109" description="BBC Two Eng"></configuration>
<configuration lcn="110" channelnumber="110" description="BBC ALBA"></configuration>

This is how to swap channels.
If you want to swap ITV (103) with BBC Three HD (106) cut and paste both lines.
<custom>
<include>yes</include>
<lcnlist>
<configuration lcn="101" channelnumber="101" description="BBC One Lon"></configuration>
<configuration lcn="102" channelnumber="102" description="BBC Two HD"></configuration>
<configuration lcn="106" channelnumber="106" description="BBC Three HD"></configuration>
<configuration lcn="104" channelnumber="104" description="Channel 4"></configuration>
<configuration lcn="105" channelnumber="105" description="Channel 5"></configuration>
<configuration lcn="103" channelnumber="103" description="ITV"></configuration>
<configuration lcn="107" channelnumber="107" description="BBC Four HD"></configuration>
<configuration lcn="108" channelnumber="108" description="BBC One HD"></configuration>
<configuration lcn="109" channelnumber="109" description="BBC Two Eng"></configuration>
<configuration lcn="110" channelnumber="110" description="BBC ALBA"></configuration>

Now change the lcn numbers. lcn numbers should be in order to avoid errors!!
<custom>
<include>yes</include>
<lcnlist>
<configuration lcn="101" channelnumber="101" description="BBC One Lon"></configuration>
<configuration lcn="102" channelnumber="102" description="BBC Two HD"></configuration>
<configuration lcn="103" channelnumber="106" description="BBC Three HD"></configuration>
<configuration lcn="104" channelnumber="104" description="Channel 4"></configuration>
<configuration lcn="105" channelnumber="105" description="ITV"></configuration>
<configuration lcn="107" channelnumber="107" description="BBC Four HD"></configuration>
<configuration lcn="108" channelnumber="108" description="BBC One HD"></configuration>
<configuration lcn="109" channelnumber="109" description="BBC Two Eng"></configuration>
<configuration lcn="110" channelnumber="110" description="BBC ALBA"></configuration>

Removing channels.
Channel removal only applies to unsorted lists, i.e. non-LCN providers where the list has not been
sorted in any way. To remove a channel, just delete the line. NOTE: When <include>is set to 'yes',
all channels not configured in the custom xml will be added at the end of the main bouquet. This way
also new services from the provider will be added at the end of the channel list. Any new channels
will be shown in the ABM log.

Changing 'channel numbers'.
If you wants your own numbering, edit the lcn numbers. lcn numbers should be in order to avoid errors!!
<custom>
<include>no</include>
<lcnlist>
<configuration lcn="1" channelnumber="101" description="BBC One Lon"></configuration>
<configuration lcn="2" channelnumber="102" description="BBC Two HD"></configuration>
<configuration lcn="3" channelnumber="103" description="ITV"></configuration>
<configuration lcn="4" channelnumber="104" description="Channel 4"></configuration>
<configuration lcn="5" channelnumber="105" description="Channel 5"></configuration>
<configuration lcn="6" channelnumber="106" description="BBC Three HD"></configuration>
<configuration lcn="7" channelnumber="107" description="BBC Four HD"></configuration>
<configuration lcn="8" channelnumber="108" description="BBC One HD"></configuration>
<configuration lcn="9" channelnumber="109" description="BBC Two Eng"></configuration>
<configuration lcn="10" channelnumber="110" description="BBC ALBA"></configuration>

NOTE: Be aware of correct sections in the provider xml.
e.g.
<sections>
<section number="101">Entertainment</section>
<section number="200">News and Sport</section>
<section number="300">Movies</section>
<section number="400">Lifestyle</section>
<section number="500">Music</section>
<section number="600">Children</section>
<section number="650">Special Interest</section>
<section number="800">Shopping</section>
<section number="870">Adult</section>
<section number="950">Regional</section>
</sections>

Your lcn numbering should match sections. In this example you can add a custom section.
<sections>
<section number="1">Custom list</section>
<section number="101">Entertainment</section>
<section number="200">News and Sport</section>
<section number="300">Movies</section>
<section number="400">Lifestyle</section>
<section number="500">Music</section>
<section number="600">Children</section>
<section number="650">Special Interest</section>
<section number="800">Shopping</section>
<section number="870">Adult</section>
<section number="950">Regional</section>
</sections>



CustomMix


CustomMiX allows tv channels from one provider to be added to the bouquets of another provider.
This is great if you mainly use one provider but want to add a few channels from other providers
but don't want to create a complete list for the other provider. All providers that you want to
receive channels from must be included in every ABM scan but if you don't want complete bouquets
from that provider just set all the bouquet creation options to no.

For each provider you wish to add channels to you need to add an xml configuration file. The xml
configuration files reside in /usr/lib/enigma2/python/Plugins/SystemPlugins/AutoBouquetsMaker/custom
and filenames are made up as follows... "provider_key_CustomMix.xml", e.g. for Sky UK the filename
would be "sat_282_sky_uk_CustomMix.xml". For other providers please consult the list of provider
keys below.

This is an example xml configuration file for Sky UK. Filename as above.

<custommix>
<inserts>
<insert provider="cable_uk_virgin" source="150" target="171"></insert> <!-- channel5 hd -->
<insert provider="cable_uk_virgin" source="110" target="106"></insert> <!-- sky one hd -->
</inserts>
<deletes>
<delete target="170"></delete> <!-- Sky 3D -->
</deletes>
</custommix>

The "insert" lines are what do the work but all the tags must be present. The "insert" line has 3
attributes, "provider", "source", and "target". "provider" is the key of provider from which the
channel is being imported. See below for a list of provider keys. "source" is the channel number
being imported. And "target" is the slot in the Sky UK bouquet into which that channel will be
inserted. Each channel that is to be moved requires an "insert" line.

"Delete" lines allow you to remove individual channels from the provider you are customising. Just
set "target" to the number of the channel you want to remove and it will disappear on the next scan.




Favourites


Favourites allows the creation of a complete favourites list that will preceed all other ABM bouquets.
Please note, favourites lists are static. ABM will keep your favourites list up to date if there are
changes to service references and transponder parameters but obviously it is not going to be updated
if new channels start broadcasting, so any new channels you want in the list must be added manually.

Channels selected for the favourites list can come from any providers that are being scanned, and these
providers must be scanned on every ABM run. The filename of the configuration file is:
/usr/lib/enigma2/python/Plugins/SystemPlugins/AutoBouquetsMaker/custom/favourites.xml

Here is an example favourites.xml file.

<favourites>
<name>My List</name>
<sections>
<section number="100">Entertainment</section>
<section number="200">Movies</section>
<section number="300">Music</section>
<section number="400">Sports</section>
<section number="500">News</section>
<section number="600">Documentaries</section>
<section number="700">Kids</section>
<section number="800">Other</section>
</sections>
<inserts>
<insert provider="sat_282_sky_uk" source="105" target="105"></insert> <!-- channel5 hd -->
<insert provider="sat_282_sky_uk" source="106" target="206"></insert> <!-- sky one hd -->
</inserts>
<bouquets>
<main>1</main> <!-- 0 or 1 -->
<sections>1</sections> <!-- 0 or 1 -->
</bouquets>
</favourites>

"name" is the prefix of you favourites bouquets if you have "prefix" enabled in the ABM menu. "sections"
is used for writing the section markers to your bouquets. You must have at least one section, and only
channels with a greater channel number than the first section number will be added to your favourites
bouquets. The "insert" lines have 3 attributes, "provider", "source", and "target". "provider" is the
key of provider from which the channel is being imported. See below for a list of provider keys. "source"
is the channel number being imported. And "target" is the slot in the favourites into which that channel
will be inserted. Each channel that is to be moved requires an "insert" line.
"main" has a value of 0 or 1. "0" means no main bouquet will be created and "1" that one will. Same for
"sections". If "bouquets" -> "sections" is enabled the favourites list will be divided up into sections
bouquets as per the section numbers above. All tags in the above example a necessary to get this working.




Hacks


"Hacks" is available in "Favourites" and "CustomMix". "Hacks" allows Python code to be use to
modify the channel list and sections markers, sort channels by name, make a "+1" bouquet, etc, etc,
and that this can be done dynamically rather than just creating static lists. With "Hacks" the sky
really is the limit in what bouquets can be created by ABM. Here's how "Hacks" looks in a CustomMix
file.

<custommix>
<hacks>
<![CDATA[

# Python code here

]]>
</hacks>
</custommix>

"Hacks" is provided for those with the ability to use it and there will only be basic support
for this feature.



Provider keys


Provider name: Caiway (NL)
Provider key: cable_nl

Provider name: Delta (NL)
Provider key: cable_nl

Provider name: Harderwijk (NL)
Provider key: cable_nl

Provider name: KabelNoord (NL)
Provider key: cable_nl

Provider name: Kabeltex (NL)
Provider key: cable_nl

Provider name: Pijnacker (NL)
Provider key: cable_nl

Provider name: SKV (NL)
Provider key: cable_nl

Provider name: UPC (NL)
Provider key: cable_nl

Provider name: Ziggo (NL)
Provider key: cable_nl

Provider name: Virgin (UK)
Provider key: cable_uk_virgin

Provider name: Sky Italia
Provider key: sat_130_sky_italy

Provider name: Tivusat
Provider key: sat_130_tivusat

Provider name: AustriaSat
Provider key: sat_192_austriasat

Provider name: Canal Digitaal HD
Provider key: sat_192_canaldigitaal_hd

Provider name: Canal Digitaal SD
Provider key: sat_192_canaldigitaal_sd

Provider name: Canal+ Esp
Provider key: sat_192_canal_plus_esp

Provider name: Sky Deutschland
Provider key: sat_192_sky_deutschland

Provider name: TéléSAT
Provider key: sat_192_telesat

Provider name: TNTSat
Provider key: sat_192_tntsat

Provider name: TV Vlaanderen
Provider key: sat_192_tvvlaanderen

Provider name: AustriaSat
Provider key: sat_235_austriasat

Provider name: Canal Digitaal HD
Provider key: sat_235_canaldigitaal_hd

Provider name: Canal Digitaal SD
Provider key: sat_235_canaldigitaal_sd

Provider name: Skylink Czech Republic
Provider key: sat_235_skylink_czech_republic

Provider name: Skylink Slovak Republic
Provider key: sat_235_skylink_slovak_republic

Provider name: TeleSAT
Provider key: sat_235_telesat

Provider name: TV Vlaanderen
Provider key: sat_235_tvvlaanderen

Provider name: FreeSat (UK)
Provider key: sat_282_freesat

Provider name: Sky ROI
Provider key: sat_282_sky_irl

Provider name: Sky UK
Provider key: sat_282_sky_uk

Provider name: FranSat
Provider key: sat_3550_fransat

Provider name: Turksat
Provider key: sat_420_turksat

Provider name: FreeView (UK)
Provider key: terrestrial_uk_freeview

Provider name: Saorview (IE)
Provider key: terrestrial_ie_saorview_PSB1

Thanks for digging that out looks like a lot of work
If configured properly it could be a great tool but so many people have a different idea of what a good channel list

My own opinion is that 1 list with RTE at the start and then BBC then UTV Channel 4
I think was kind of the default line up

Harping back to the good old days of snow and interfearence with a 30ft aerial up on a 2 story house in blackrock getting signal from the north
ah dont you miss the 80's

Thanks

denisfarran

Bigcheeze wrote: »

The mac version of dreamboxedit doesn't seem to work so will try running the windows version in a VM.

Try iDreamX from tooloosoft.com

Seems to be updated quite regularly. Works great for arranging channels etc. & FTP'ing files to & from the box.

Usual thing about allowing third party apps to run by unlocking & temporarily allowing apps downloaded from anywhere in System Preferences/Security & Privacy. (You only need do this once). Current version works on El Capitan.