ZoomZoomLuke's Custom 28.2 xml file

[zoomzoomluke]

Here is my custom XML...

Features:
blacklist - always remove these channels from channel list
whitelist - do not auto delete
auto delete - removes all HD channels that are not on the whitelist and are not FTA
channel swap - most common FTA HD channels are swapped.

To use:
The xml is included in the latest images. In ABM, Select Sky UK (SD) as the provider.

For instances of changes between images, you can manually transfer the file.
Extract xml and transfer to following location on receiver.
/usr/lib/enigma2/python/Plugins/SystemPlugins/AutoBouquetsMaker/providers/
In your providers, select Sky ZZL
Select if you want to channel swap


Advantages of this xml
Easy to add new channels to whitelist or blacklist (just edit these lines):

# a black and whitelist to allow you to keep or automatically delete a channel from the list based on it's name
whitelist=['ITV HD','Sky News HD']
blacklist=[]
you do not need to keep track of swap lists. this will automatically pick up non FTA HD channels and remove them entirely.

[abu baniaz]

Excellent work. Unavailable HD channels gone completely and does not alter the numbering. Rep added.

I have moved posts to its own thread and made it a sticky.

Please consider the following modification for BBC interactive channels on your next file.
http://www.world-of-satellite.com/showthread.php?39047-AutoBouquets-Interactive&p=303981&viewfull=1#post303981

[zoomzoomluke]

Excellent work. Unavailable HD channels gone completely and does not alter the numbering. Rep added.

I have moved posts to its own thread and made it a sticky.

Please consider the following modification for BBC interactive channels on your next file.
http://www.world-of-satellite.com/showthread.php?39047-AutoBouquets-Interactive&p=303981&viewfull=1#post303981

Thanks for that.

Here is the update with the suggested changes.

Also blacklist and whitelist is now based on channel number to make it safer if channels change their name.

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[abu baniaz]

How do we add Sky News HD and the two HD BT sports. I tried adding the following numbers in whitelist without any success.
516, 426, 427

Correction: Added those numbers to whitelist and works fine.

[zoomzoomluke]

added those three channels to the new whitelist and made a small (as suggested) change to the sections.

forgot to re-add them when i changed from name based to number based whitelist

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[Andy_Hazza]

Hi,
Sounds like you have done a grand job. Where do I need to put this file and then what do I need to do? My region is already set to Sheffield SD?
Thanks very muchly. :thumbsup:

Just to add I hide some sections and also I don't generate all channels section, so in the movies section it starts with 301 etc.

[tomos]

Hi,

Quick question do I copy the file into etc/engima2?

[zoomzoomluke]

extract the zip file and copy the xml file to your box to the following location:

/usr/lib/enigma2/python/Plugins/SystemPlugins/AutoBouquetsMaker/providers

select Sky England ZZL from the list of providers

You can select your region just as before.

Hiding sections works just the same as before.

[Andy_Hazza]

This is the dogs bolloxs mate. Excellent work. :thumbsup:
Can I just ask, would it be easy to swap my bbc1 with bbc1 hd, bbc2 with bbc 2 hd etc? As no swap option is given for my region, Sheffield HD?

Excellent work nonetheless. :D

[zoomzoomluke]

Sheffield SD should be fine as it's enabled for swapping. There shouldn't be any HD sections. The channel swap option should then show and be set up for how you want.

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(i'm sure you have, but ensure 'Configure -> Setup Mode -> Expert is enabled' :) )

[Andy_Hazza]

Yean no option for swapping. I'll take another look at it tomorrow. :D

[Andy_Hazza]

Sheffield SD should be fine as it's enabled for swapping. There shouldn't be any HD sections. The channel swap option should then show and be set up for how you want.

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(i'm sure you have, but ensure 'Configure -> Setup Mode -> Expert is enabled' :) )

Yean found the swap option, but got to generate main bouquet to get that and I personally don't like having an All Channels folder as the number sequence goes way off. Fair enough the numbers being correct in the all channels list but I prefer the correct numbering in the other folders.
It's no biggie, would have been nice but I love your channel list mate. Top Draw.

Thanks very muchly. :thumbsup:

[Andy_Hazza]

Just noticed an error in the movie listing, Film 4 HD is not affected by the new sky pairing system, so I'm guessing you may have blacklisted this by accident?

[zoomzoomluke]

Nothing is blacklisted by default. If there is a channel you want to keep just add the channel number to the whitelist.

[zoomzoomluke]

Latest version attached with Film4 HD included in the whitelist
added channel 315 to whitelist line


whitelist=[101,102,103,104,141,142,178,230,315,426,427,516]

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[abu baniaz]

Just some background info...
When ABM first started, all of 28.2 was one xml. There were people who wanted the ROI as well as UK channels, so these were split.
The simulcast HD channels necessitated a split of the 4 UK countries as swaps world work for one country but not another.

As your xml file just contains SD regions, we can include all UK countries and change England to UK in name. Have a look at the Judge's xml. You can copy and paste the regions as well as filter. I can't remember why I changed the prefix of key to start with hd, but there was a reason.

We should really do the ROI one too.

[zoomzoomluke]

006 released - please do not use the other versions as there is a little bug that can cause the ABM plugin to crash

changed: can add channels to blacklist / whitelist using either channel number or service name "in double quotes"
added: blacklist channels 950, 998 and 999 to get rid of another unnecessary section
changed: log cleanup - view the ABM log to see what channels have been autodeleted, blacklisted or whitelisted
changed: fixed blacklist / whitelist bug which affects radio channels

blacklist / whitelist demo:

whitelist=[101,102,103,104,141,142,178,230,426,427,516,"Film4 HD"]
blacklist=[950,998,999]

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[zoomzoomluke]

Just some background info...
When ABM first started, all of 28.2 was one xml. There were people who wanted the ROI as well as UK channels, so these were split.
The simulcast HD channels necessitated a split of the 4 UK countries as swaps world work for one country but not another.

As your xml file just contains SD regions, we can include all UK countries and change England to UK in name. Have a look at the Judge's xml. You can copy and paste the regions as well as filter. I can't remember why I changed the prefix of key to start with hd, but there was a reason.

We should really do the ROI one too.

I will work on a big cleanup of all xmls into one, removing unnessary SD and HD flags and create a UK version. I will also look at the ROI one too.

I'll get this done for the next release.

[zoomzoomluke]

007 release

changed: removed all reference to (SD) in region
added: scotland, wales and northern ireland regions
changed: file and provider name (it is now Sky ZZL)


Changes made are based on the suggestions above.

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[Andy_Hazza]

Superb job mate. :thumbsup:

[jimmyjoe]

is there an easy way to swap RTE TWO HD? i have whitelisted it but the swap mode in ABM does not work properly to manually move channels........

[zoomzoomluke]

is there an easy way to swap RTE TWO HD? i have whitelisted it but the swap mode in ABM does not work properly to manually move channels........

attached is whitelisted and swapping but i don't know if RTE TWO HD still opens, let me know if it does :)

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[jimmyjoe]

attached is whitelisted and swapping but i don't know if RTE TWO HD still opens, let me know if it does :)

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thanks for the reply..... its still open!

[jimmyjoe]

sorry to be a pain... but would the following be possible?

TV3 appears in channel list for SKY ROI, but not SKY NI, i would like to have it included in the scan, can i edit the xml to do this? In addition i would like to place it at channel 163 (currently TG4) i would move TG4 to 164 (currently challenge +1) and i would look to delete challenge +1 completely

[zoomzoomluke]

sorry to be a pain... but would the following be possible?

TV3 appears in channel list for SKY ROI, but not SKY NI, i would like to have it included in the scan, can i edit the xml to do this? In addition i would like to place it at channel 163 (currently TG4) i would move TG4 to 164 (currently challenge +1) and i would look to delete challenge +1 completely
Sorry but this is not currently possible with ABM. This is decided by the region flag in the channel listing stream and only one stream can be selected in ABM per provider.

[jimmyjoe]

thanks for reply

[dude1]

That's a great help. Thanks a lot for your time on this. I've noticed that ESPN HD & Boxnation HD should still be listed but don't seem to be.

[Andy_Hazza]

Yeah I can confirm ESPN HD and Boxnation HD are still viewable, can you add these back on please?

[zoomzoomluke]

Just edit the whitelist line, eg:


# zoomzoomluke 01/08/2014 ################
# a black and whitelist to allow you to keep or automatically delete a channel from the list based
# on it's channel number or name enclosed in double quotes. if using channel swaps, its a good idea
# to put both channel numbers in.
#
# make your changes in the two lines below
#
##########################################
whitelist = [178,426,427,"Sky News HD","Film4 HD","RTE TWO HD","ESPN HD","BoxNation HD"]
blacklist = [950,998,999]
##########################################

But this time I have made the changes for you. Please download the latest file here:

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[Andy_Hazza]

Just edit the whitelist line, eg:


# zoomzoomluke 01/08/2014 ################
# a black and whitelist to allow you to keep or automatically delete a channel from the list based
# on it's channel number or name enclosed in double quotes. if using channel swaps, its a good idea
# to put both channel numbers in.
#
# make your changes in the two lines below
#
##########################################
whitelist = [178,426,427,"Sky News HD","Film4 HD","RTE TWO HD","ESPN HD","BoxNation HD"]
blacklist = [950,998,999]
##########################################

But this time I have made the changes for you. Please download the latest file here:

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Thanks, ur a star!! What do we use to edit the file? I would be using a windows pc to do this.

Thanks very muchly. :thumbsup:

[zoomzoomluke]

On a Windows PC best thing would be a decent text editor. Notepad++ does a decent enough job but there are any many others. Don't use windows built in notepad though as it's likely to cause issues.

[Andy_Hazza]

I do have a Mac as well, is that better?

[zoomzoomluke]

On a Mac the built in editor (TextEdit) works fine, personally I use Sublime Text as it has good syntax highlighting.

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Another option is TextMate which works really well too. It's all down to personal preference I guess.

[abu baniaz]

For those who want to completely nuke the adult/gaming&dating in channels, numbers below. I've left 950,988 and 999 in there. Hiding sections still leaves the channels in the all channels area, so this is a better way.



##########################################
whitelist = [178,"BT Sport 1 HD","BT Sport 2 HD","Sky News HD","Film4 HD","RTE TWO HD","ESPN HD","BoxNation HD"]
blacklist = [861,862,863,864,865,866,867,868,869,870,871,872,87 3,874,875,876,877,878,879,880,900,901,902,903,904, 905,906,907,908,909,910,911,912,913,914,915,916,91 7,918,919,920,921,922,923,924,925,926,927,928,929, 930,931,932,933,934,935,936,937,938,939,940,941,94 2,943,944,945,946,947,948,949,950,998,999]
##########################################

[TypeR]

thanks zoom zoom excellent work just what i needed :thumbsup:

[judge]

Nice work Luke. Good to have an XML that works with current SKY UK line-up for HD channels still available on an E2 box.
Using the xml in the first post (currently dated as 'sat_sky_uk_zzl_010_02082014.zip') I'm not getting any BBC Interactive or SKY Sports Interactive channels populated though. Anyone else notice this?

[abu baniaz]

The BBC interactive is owing to the BBC red button shuffle we tried. I'll try later with just Lraizer's suggested method instaed of the shuffle I made. We can live with two Other bouquets.


Just in case it helps track Sky interactive issue, it is probably this line at play.


elif service["service_type"] >= 17 and service["free_ca"] != 0:


The Sports Active are types 82 and 85.

Would this be the fix?


elif service["service_type"] >= 17 and service["service_type"] < 82 and service["free_ca"] != 0:

[nsw9154]

Great work luke running this on my Duo2 and it's working great :thumbsup:

[zoomzoomluke]

The BBC interactive is owing to the BBC red button shuffle we tried. I'll try later with just Lraizer's suggested method instaed of the shuffle I made. We can live with two Other bouquets.


Just in case it helps track Sky interactive issue, it is probably this line at play.


elif service["service_type"] >= 17 and service["free_ca"] != 0:


The Sports Active are types 82 and 85.

Would this be the fix?


elif service["service_type"] >= 17 and service["service_type"] < 82 and service["free_ca"] != 0:


Well spotted. I've got the fix implemented - was a bit of lazy scripting on my part and forgot service type 133 is interactive.

I'll take a look at BBC RB later.

Attached is V011

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EDIT( Abu Baniaz): Post 1 edited to include V11.

[zoomzoomluke]

Release 012
This is a testing release, if you are looking for stable use release 011.

added: bbci additional stream mapping to bbc interactive section. bbci streams renumbered and appended to any true bbc red button channels (channel 981 onwards).

so its a bit hacky but it seems to work ok. as there are no channels in the 980+ range at the moment it's hard to test 100% but when moving the base channel the appending worked ok.

I have tried to cut out as much as possible to prevent the script taking too long.

Please test this release and let me know any issues, again please forgive the hacky scripting - i'll tidy up later :D

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[dude1]

Thanks again. Testing release 12 :)

[duoduo]

Thanks for this custom xml Luke, awesome. Please can someone tell me how I would have setanta showing in my sports section? I have enabled Republic Ire and to generate in main bouquet but it still isn't shown??

[dude1]

Thanks for this custom xml Luke, awesome. Please can someone tell me how I would have setanta showing in my sports section? I have enabled Republic Ire and to generate in main bouquet but it still isn't shown??

Depends if you mean the uk sports section (afaik you can't have it showing in there) or the second sports section further down the list (this is where mine is).

I have Sly ZZL as first provider then I have Sly NI as my second provider. I use the hide sections for the Sly NI & hide all except Entertainment (for the Rte channels) & Sports (for two Setanta's) so they come up further down the bouquet list when you press tv on remote. That way you don't get loads of bouquets repeated.

Hope that helps.

[duoduo]

Cheers dude, that's how I am currently setup just thought someone more clever than me had come up with a way to show setanta where all over sports channels show in main/first bouquet

[dude1]

Cheers dude, that's how I am currently setup just thought someone more clever than me had come up with a way to show setanta where all over sports channels show in main/first bouquet

Yep I agree that would be nice if it could be done every time abm generated the bouquets. Don't think it's possible though.

[skeggylad]

Hi is there any chance that other channels can be added from other regions? or must they be installed seperate
ie UK sports with setanta ect in it?

thanks

[rossi2000]

Luke

do you mind if i add your file to ABM in my new image?

[zoomzoomluke]

Luke

do you mind if i add your file to ABM in my new image?

Hi rossi2000 yes that's fine

[zoomzoomluke]

Hi is there any chance that other channels can be added from other regions? or must they be installed seperate
ie UK sports with setanta ect in it?

thanks

I'm afraid that's currently not possible but it's something i'm looking at in my ABM fork.

[abu baniaz]

Lraizer's plugin does this already.

[Andy_Hazza]

Hi buddy,

Do we need to edit anything as Sky Sports News HQ is now 401 and Sky Sports 1 is now 402 etc. I've done a rescan in ABM but SSN HQ is still showing up as 405, so I tested ViX ABM and that's correctly picking up SSN HQ as 401 etc.
I've opened up your xlm file in notepad++ but can't see anything obvious so thought I would ask.

Thanks for your great work Luke. :thumbsup:

[Andy_Hazza]

Ignore that, I've rescanned again after using ViX's ABM and all correct now. :D

[Jackpizzott]

Awesome xml buddy, great work. Better than I thought was out there

[bbbuk]

Thanks for this Luke. It's much appreciated. Keep up the good work.



Lraizer's plugin does this already.What is name of this plugin? Thanks in advance.

[abu baniaz]

What is name of this plugin? Thanks in advance.

Plugin is called AutoBouquets E2 for 28.2. You can download through the remote. It is in extensions.

Here is the thread
http://www.world-of-satellite.com/showthread.php?20220-UKCvS-AutoBouquets-E2-by-LraiZer-BETA

Set it up as per post 1175. Ignore attachment as that has been added to the version you download from feeds.
http://www.world-of-satellite.com/showthread.php?20220-UKCvS-AutoBouquets-E2-by-LraiZer-BETA&p=299794&viewfull=1#post299794

[abu baniaz]

Channel 4 HD is no longer 230, it is now 227. Fore those who can't wait for next file, line 153 needs changing to



<channel number="227" with="104" /><!-- Channel 4 HD -->


It would be appreciated if people trialling V12 could give feedback.

[wallnut]

[QUOTE=abu baniaz;307096]Channel 4 HD is no longer 230, it is now 227. Fore those who can't wait for next file, line 153 needs changing to

This is the same using LraiZers plugin, but can easily be sorted by editing the custom swap file.
Also I noticed that some black HD channel names have started to appear (as opposed to being displayed as channel unavailable on unofficial receivers), but again I found this is easily fixed by editing the supplement file.

[Stu5]

This is excellent, I have just ran this on my box using the Northern Ireland Regio
Any ideas?

KR

Stu

What an idiot, cancel this post!!!

Should have read the one above....

[zoomzoomluke]

Release 013

fix: C4 / C4HD swap issue

No reported issues with 012 so the changes made in 012 are now continued in 013.

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[Stu5]

RTE 2 HD needs changed to 224, easy enough done, thanks mate for a brilliant file.

[abu baniaz]

RTE 2 HD needs changed to 224, easy enough done, thanks mate for a brilliant file.

Thanks amended.

V14 attached. Post 1 will be updated too.
426/427 replaced with names.

EDIT:
HD on top: replaced 102 with 142 so that BBC 2 HD is shown at top in FTA HD. Attachments amended

[steveharman]

This is fantastic, thanks. Just downloaded version 14, set it to generate main bouquet, sections, HD, FTA HD and swap channels.

My only query is about the sectional bouquets; For example if I go to Bouquets > Sport all the Sky Sport HD channels are swapped out nicely for their SD equivalents (SSNewsHQ, SS1, SS2 and so on) - however BT Sport 1 and BT Sport 2 are also the SD versions rather than HD. Actually what I mean to say is that the FIRST BT Sport 1 and FIRST BT Sport 2 we meet when scrolling down the Sport bouquet are SD and further down the list are their HD equivalents.

Is this expected behavior and / or is it possible to swap positions of BT Sport 1 HD and BT Sport 2 HD i n the Sport Bouquet? That seems to be the case when viewing the main EPG - we have SSNewsHQ, SS1, SS2 (all SD) and next BT Sport 1 HD, BT Sport 2 HD. Further down the EPG / main bouquet are SD flavors of BT Sport 1 & 2.

Hardly the end of the world and once again thanks for the excellent work.

Cheers,

Steve

[Stanman]

Any using this with a motor set as tried everything and scan sets bbc 1 as 1 and not 101??

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[judge]

Any using this with a motor set as tried everything and scan sets bbc 1 as 1 and not 101??

Using one of todays builds?

[groove_timer]

Hi,

Does this only work with the latest ViX versions, as I'm on an old version build 808?

Cheers

[abu baniaz]

Hi,
Does this only work with the latest ViX versions, as I'm on an old version build 808?
Cheers

Correct, you will need to upgrade image or edit your xml.

[Stanman]

Using one of todays builds?
Both same result bbc hd starts at no 1

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[Larry-G]

Hi,

Does this only work with the latest ViX versions, as I'm on an old version build 808?

Cheers

As abu says this will not work with such a old version of ABM, so you will have to update the image which will in turn update to a newer version of ABM, and before you ask. NO the newer versions of ABM will not work with such a old version of the ViX Image.

[abu baniaz]

With regards to the posts about numbering, please ignore. Some changes to fix the hide issue affecting placeholders.

[m1nz]

Hi,

I have noticed that under sports bouquet BT sport1 & 2 SD are about the HD. Should they not swaps.

[evesham]

thanks for the great xml file plugin, is there any reason why it takes 3-4 mins to scan for bouquets? the version on the Vix feeds downloads only takes less than a minute

[evesham]

also can Setanta Sports1 and Setanta Ireland be added to the sports bouquet? thanks

[zoomzoomluke]

thanks for the great xml file plugin, is there any reason why it takes 3-4 mins to scan for bouquets? the version on the Vix feeds downloads only takes less than a minute
Yes it takes longer as it performs considerable additional processing especially with regards to the red button code.

[thestoress]

Zoom, thanks for hard work, it makes my life a whole lot easier

[zoomzoomluke]

Release 015

Changed: BBCi / RB Code to improve speed
Added: Debug mode - disabled by default improves speed and keeps logs clear

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[Pugwash]

Hi thanks for this ZZL
I have a couple of questions
1/ how do you use the RB part
2/ I now have a section called last scanned with nothing in it, have I set something wrong can I remove it

Thanks

[Stanman]

Last scan will only populate if you actually do a manual scan.

RB press channel up and blue button and should be a folder thete

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[Andy_Hazza]

Highlight it, press menu and remove.

[Pugwash]

I must have a different setup to you two I don't seem to get those options
I have a fresh install of Apollo 29 on vusolo2
I would like to remove the last scanned and favourite page in the epg if possible

[Stu]

Go to:-
Setup, Service searching, Autobouquetsmaker, Keep Bouquets and deselect Favourites and last scanned.
Stu.

[dude1]

Thanks again for the latest release :)

[Flyingpig]

Does any one else have to reload the custom file to ABM following update of Apollo?

I know its not an issue with zoom zoom lukes brilliant custom file but the system updates.. Just want to know if its me and my setup or others suffer the same fate.

[Stanman]

Not on updates only Virgin flash

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[Pugwash]

Does any one else have to reload the custom file to ABM following update of Apollo?

I know its not an issue with zoom zoom lukes brilliant custom file but the system updates.. Just want to know if its me and my setup or others suffer the same fate.

I have found the same thing when looking at providers zzl no longer listed but all appears to be working as before upgrade so I can only assume its still there

[abu baniaz]

The xml is not contained in the image. If you flash an image, it wont be included, you have to transfer it again.

If you update an image it will be there.

[rossi2000]

is there any reason this cant be added to ABM, i have added it in my 1080p branch.

[abu baniaz]

is there any reason this cant be added to ABM, i have added it in my 1080p branch.
You will have to speak to Admin about it.

[Larry-G]

There are no objections to adding it into ABM as a custom.xml file but we are against it replacing the default providers.xml files, they should always be left as original and such modifications only added in a separate user file.

[dude1]

It would be great to have it built in the abm so you can just select it if you want to although it's only a quick job to ftp it over if we need to :)

[Flyingpig]

Maybe thats is why I always have to install it. I always do a full reflash by doing a backup of my existing system, and installing from teh ViX menu on the system. Ah well...

fingers crossed it can be added to the base system.

Thanks,

FP.

[rossi2000]

There are no objections to adding it into ABM as a custom.xml file but we are against it replacing the default providers.xml files, they should always be left as original and such modifications only added in a separate user file.

yep thats how it is in the other branch, ZZLs shows as an extra provider.

[prose]

just to say thanks luke, excellent work.

[ukoberon]

Mods please delete post as i solved the issue i was posting - note to self ...use search before asking question!

Thanks.

[thisntaht]

Just noticed something, when selecting the All Channels bouquet on Sky ZZL - All Channels,
The news channels are in with the sports channels and if you keep scrolling down to the Sky ZZL -News section (While still in the All Channels) the news section just had 4 channels in it as the rest of the news channels are in with the sports,

Its not really a problem but just letting you know, or maybe its meant to be like that?

Top job either way :thumbsup:

[zoomzoomluke]

Just noticed something, when selecting the All Channels bouquet on Sky ZZL - All Channels,
The news channels are in with the sports channels and if you keep scrolling down to the Sky ZZL -News section (While still in the All Channels) the news section just had 4 channels in it as the rest of the news channels are in with the sports,

Its not really a problem but just letting you know, or maybe its meant to be like that?

Top job either way :thumbsup:

Hiya, yep it's a known bug. Its due to the swapping of Sky News HD, somehow the marker is getting shifted. I'll see if I can iron it out in the next release.

Thanks for the feedback.

[thisntaht]

Hiya, yep it's a known bug. Its due to the swapping of Sky News HD, somehow the marker is getting shifted. I'll see if I can iron it out in the next release.

Thanks for the feedback.

Thanks man,
Just wondering if its possible to get Sky ROI (Republic of Ireland) in the sky ZZL options as its not currently there? Northern Ireland is but ROI isn't.
If you can put ROI into sky ZZL options (I dunno is that even possible), then would it be possible to do a swap for RTE 2 HD, Its currently number 115 and it's SD equivalent is at 102, so a swap there would be great.
Excellent work BTW, greatly appreciated :thumbsup:

[jimmyjoe]

rte2 is not tuning in now.... is that because its moved? do i need to update zzl file?

[thisntaht]

Hiya, yep it's a known bug. Its due to the swapping of Sky News HD, somehow the marker is getting shifted. I'll see if I can iron it out in the next release.

Thanks for the feedback.

Will ROI (Republic of Ireland) be included in the Sky ZZL: area bouquet in the next update ??


rte2 is not tuning in now.... is that because its moved? do i need to update zzl file?

I can't see ROI (Republic of Ireland) in the Sky ZZL: area bouquet, How are you getting the Irish channels via ZZL bouquet?

[bisnis]

Hi all,

Luke i FTPd this XML in to the location stated.
But I am unable to activate it, where can I select it?
I can't seem to find anything for in on the STB interface...

Next i've tried the OpenWebif Bouquet Editor that gave this error when i try to import your XML via the web interface:

Error, /tmp/bouquets_backup.tar was not created with WebBouquetEditor...

ABM has never worked for me also, even though I tried and retried the world-of-satellite tuts for both CrossEGP and ABM (which maybe down to only using the one sat tuner i believe).

My STB is: Technomate TM-2T-OE
My image is: Apollo, Build 047, Kernal 3.9.7

Any advice will be greatly received.

Many thanks.

[abu baniaz]

Did you extract the file and then transfer it?

You don't use web bouquet editor until after the bouquets are made.

[bisnis]

Did you extract the file and then transfer it?

You don't use web bouquet editor until after the bouquets are made.

Yes i did.

[deebs]

Hi I am having a similar problem. I FTP's the xml file to the correct location, go to providers and its not there. I only have 4 providers freesat, sky scotland, sky irl and sky uk. When i check the logs i can see '[providers] incomplete xml sat_sky_uk_zzl.xml' any ideas?

[jimmyjoe]

rte 1 is 161 in Sky Northern Ireland and rte2 is 162.... i assume this the same for UK locations.....

[jimmyjoe]

anyone able to explain why 162 is now blank, and if i can update the file to ensure it populates?

thanks in advance

[zoomzoomluke]

RTE Two HD has a new name, its now RTE2 HD.

I'll supply an updated XML shortly if you don't want to edit the whitelist yourself.

anyone able to explain why 162 is now blank, and if i can update the file to ensure it populates?

thanks in advance

[zoomzoomluke]

Here you go. Only change in this XML is RTE Two HD -> RTE2 HD name change in whitelist.

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[duoduo]

Hi Luke,

Is it possible to produce your 28.2 UK xml without all the porn/adult channels on it?

[thisntaht]

Hi Luke,

Is it possible to produce your 28.2 UK xml without all the porn/adult channels on it?

I think you can hide them yourself in the "Hide sections" of the AutoBouquetsMaker.

[jonnyflash]

Fantastic work, any sign of ROI?

[zoomzoomluke]

Fantastic work, any sign of ROI?

ROI cannot be used inside the UK XML without a lot of fudging due to BBC channel swapping.
I'll look into it when I get a chance.

[abu baniaz]

The ROI file is here. Will need to be looked at later as I did not look at the BBCI channels.
http://www.world-of-satellite.com/showthread.php?41183-Rep-of-Ireland-XML-with-ZoomZoomLuke-style-edits

[abu baniaz]

Hi Luke,
Is it possible to produce your 28.2 UK xml without all the porn/adult channels on it?
If you want to blacklist channels, add them to the blacklist.

See this post which shows the adult numbers added to the blacklist section.
http://www.world-of-satellite.com/showthread.php?39704-ZoomZoomLuke-s-Custom-28-2-xml-file&p=305501&viewfull=1#post305501

[abu baniaz]

Luke, your xml is in the 2.3 branch of ABM should you wish to submit pull requests directly.

[jonnyflash]

ROI cannot be used inside the UK XML without a lot of fudging due to BBC channel swapping.
I'll look into it when I get a chance.

Your work on this xml file is greatly appreciated. Its guys like you that make my enjoyment of my Vu Solo2 box all the better

[jimmyjoe]

Great thank u. Thanks for explaining now I know why it did that

[duoduo]

For those who want to completely nuke the adult/gaming&dating in channels, numbers below. I've left 950,988 and 999 in there. Hiding sections still leaves the channels in the all channels area, so this is a better way.



##########################################
whitelist = [178,"BT Sport 1 HD","BT Sport 2 HD","Sky News HD","Film4 HD","RTE TWO HD","ESPN HD","BoxNation HD"]
blacklist = [861,862,863,864,865,866,867,868,869,870,871,872,87 3,874,875,876,877,878,879,880,900,901,902,903,904, 905,906,907,908,909,910,911,912,913,914,915,916,91 7,918,919,920,921,922,923,924,925,926,927,928,929, 930,931,932,933,934,935,936,937,938,939,940,941,94 2,943,944,945,946,947,948,949,950,998,999]
##########################################



If you want to blacklist channels, add them to the blacklist.

See this post which shows the adult numbers added to the blacklist section.
http://www.world-of-satellite.com/showthread.php?39704-ZoomZoomLuke-s-Custom-28-2-xml-file&p=305501&viewfull=1#post305501


Thanks Abu,

I'll take a look at doing this at the weekend, I take its straightforward enough to do?

[zoomzoomluke]

Release 017

added: Sky ROI. (No channel swaps)
added: Blacklist / Whitelist Range Selection
changed: Minor tidy ups and readme

Black/whitelisting range selection:



################################################## ###############################
# updated by zoomzoomluke 17/10/2014
#
# a black and whitelist to allow you to keep or automatically delete a channel from the list based
# on it's channel number, name enclosed in quotes or a range of channels in the following syntax:
# range(start,end) eg: range(900,950) will select the range of channels 900 - 950.
# please be careful of the syntax of the range command as this is a built-in python function and bad
# syntax could break something.
#
# make your changes in the three sections below
#
################################################## ###############################
# SPECIFY CHANNELS IN CUSTOM LISTS BELOW (create as many custom lists as you like)
################################################## ###############################

hdsports = ['BT Sport 1 HD','BT Sport 2 HD','ESPN HD','BoxNation HD']
adult = [range(900,950)] # all channels in range 900 - 950

################################################## ###############################
# BUILD WHITE/BLACK LISTS BELOW
# you can specify channel numbers, names or pre-defined channel lists
################################################## ###############################

whitelist = ['ITV1 HD',hdsports,'Sky News HD','Film4 HD','RTE2 HD'] # 'hdsports' list is shown here as an example
blacklist = [899,950,998,999]
#blacklist = [adult,899,950,998,999] # uncomment this line to blacklist adult channels

################################################## ###############################
# LOGGING
# change 'log_servicehacks = 0' to 'log_servicehacks = 1' if you wish to
# enable logging

log_servicehacks = 0

################################################## ###############################



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As always, feedback appreciated. Do let me know about any errors in the listings.

[zoomzoomluke]

Release 018

fixed: ITV HD

sorry silly mistake :o

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[Andy_Hazza]

Hi Zoomzooluke,

Great work, a brilliant channel list you have done. :thumbsup: Dunno if it's possible or not but could setanta sports be incorporated into the list somehow?

Love your work!!

[zoomzoomluke]

Great work, a brilliant channel list you have done. :thumbsup: Dunno if it's possible or not but could setanta sports be incorporated into the list somehow?

Love your work!!

Thanks! :)

This is not something that ABM supports as the way the DVB scanner works means that it can only handle one region at a time.

However, there is a hacky way of doing it. I'll make an optional class if enough people want it, just let me know by PM if it's something you need. I won't include it in the public version.

[intrigue]

Is this as simple as:

Put XML where it says in the first post
Select provider
Scan
Hide sections you don't want.

Bingo, channels 1, 2, itv etc have their hd versions shown in place of the sd ones? Still leave my area as westcountry sd or does that get changes to HD?

Does this update automatically then just as ABM does each day?

[Andy_Hazza]

Yes easy as that.

[intrigue]

Fantastic. Will have a go tonight then!!!

[judge]

However, there is a hacky way of doing it. I'll make an optional class if enough people want it, just let me know by PM if it's something you need. I won't include it in the public version.
@zoomzoomluke Can you PM me with this please.

[duoduo]

Judge, please will you share?

[Andy_Hazza]

I am trying to find itv encore +1 but can't find it on zoomzooluke's modified channel list, is it live do we know?

[bbbuk]

I am trying to find itv encore +1 but can't find it on zoomzooluke's modified channel list, is it live do we know?Just checked $ky's online TV guide and Encore +1 isn't listed.

[garryboy]

Thanks for your hard work with this mate. I had been editing my own skyscotland XML prior to this. Make my life so much easier. Many thanks

[Crozzy]

Thanks for the xml works great, just wondering if the channel swaps work for scotland as cant seem to see the option coming up

[dude1]

Thanks very much for release 18 :)

[intrigue]

Not sure if I'm being stupid. Finally got this on to the box, shows up in providers, choose to channel swap. It doesn't happen. Still have SD versions in there old place.

Anyone?

[intrigue]

Ignore. Now working after restart

[^^COMPASS^^]

It would appear Film4 HD is the latest casualty to Sky HD pairing

[nsw9154]

Looks like it and that was FTA :mad:

[^^COMPASS^^]

Looks like it and that was FTA :mad:

AFAIK Film4 HD has always been encrypted


-http://en.kingofsat.net/find.php?question=Film4+HD&Submit=Zap

[nsw9154]

You are correct I was going by this 38981 after it was pulled

[Larry-G]

AFAIK Film4 HD has always been encrypted


-http://en.kingofsat.net/find.php?question=Film4+HD&Submit=Zap

Not here. Since putting my card back into its sky box i have for the last three weeks been watching film4 via my solo2 FTA although that was the SD version.


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[^^COMPASS^^]

Not here. Since putting my card back into its sky box i have for the last three weeks been watching film4 via my solo2 FTA although that was the SD version.


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Film4 & Film4 +1 are fta Provider: Freesat & Sky Digital

Film4 HD is encrypted Provider: Sky Digital

[zoomzoomluke]

Film4HD will be removed from the whitelist shortly. I've put a pull request in.

[abu baniaz]

Need to add SBO HD too

[zoomzoomluke]

Need to add SBO HD too

Thanks mate, i'll get onto that now.

[zoomzoomluke]

SBO HD autodeleted. It's on Service type 135 which (at the moment) seems to be used only for HD PPV. Pull request sent.

[zoomzoomluke]

Here's an quick hack to add BT Sport Extra - let me know what you guys think.

Download from Github (https://raw.githubusercontent.com/zoomzoomluke/oe-alliance-plugins/zoomzoomluke/AutoBouquetsMaker/providers/sat_sky_uk_zzl.xml)

Will merge on sunday along with SBO HD auto delete if no reported issues.

[abu baniaz]

seems fine to me.

[abu baniaz]

Entertainment now goes as far as 300
Lifestyle and culture bouquet is empty on official boxes
Shopping starts from 650

People wanting to save Luke's xml should Click on the link he provided, and right click, then save as. I have attached 19 beta to post 1. Lates one will be on the link he provided.

[dude1]

SBO HD autodeleted. It's on Service type 135 which (at the moment) seems to be used only for HD PPV. Pull request sent.

Has this gone as well now?

[rossi2000]

sbo hd was ok on the fight a week or so ago. maybe its now gone.

[Andy_Hazza]

SBO HD was fine for the big fight.

[dude1]

sbo hd was ok on the fight a week or so ago. maybe its now gone.


SBO HD was fine for the big fight.

That's what I thought. Tricky to check until an event is showing.

[intrigue]

Just to say thanks to ZZL for this XML. It's great

[zoomzoomluke]

That's what I thought. Tricky to check until an event is showing.


I'll hold of pushing the update until I can get confirmation either way that SBO HD is off.

[grazeyone]

Just started using this and it is fantastic. Many thanks for your work on this. :)

[abu baniaz]

Just to let people know from next public build greater than Apollo 101, the provider name in Luke's XML will be Sky UK (SD), not Sky ZZL. You will need to set ABM with the new name after updating image.

If you are using the xml and hiding sections, best to deselect all providers in ABM and press green to save settings. Then perform an image update.

[dude1]

Just to let people know from next public build greater than Apollo 101, the provider name in Luke's XML will be Sky UK (SD), not Sky ZZL. You will need to set ABM with the new name after updating image.

If you are using the xml and hiding sections, best to deselect all providers in ABM and press green to save settings. Then perform an image update.

Just gone from Apollo 100 to Apollo 106 & did the deselect of providers as you recommended above then re set up abm. All went smoothly so thanks again for the info.

[TypeR]

can you pm me how to get sentanta into the list please

:thumbsup: fabulous work

[duoduo]

Or even better put it on this thread for all to see

[nsw9154]

Just select Sky Republic Ireland in Providers List and add it to your Favorites :D

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[duoduo]

I'm sure he wasn't meaning a favourites bouquet, more the main one which I believe somehow is possible to do..

[pbz1983]

Not sure if this is of use to anyone? This is how I've added the IRISH channels to my SKY UK bouquets list (as a separate bouquet).

1) Open your 'favourites' file (userbouquet.favourites.tv) located within \Root\etc\enigma2
2) Delete any existing text
3) Copy and paste the below into the file and save
4) Reboot GUI or Restart your box
5) Go into your EPG, select Favourites (TV) and the Irish Channels will be present in the list

#NAME Favourites (TV)
#SERVICE 1:64:0:0:0:0:0:0:0:0:
#DESCRIPTION FAVOURITES
#SERVICE 1:0:1:C7A7:821:2:11A0000:0:0:0:
#SERVICE 1:0:1:C7A8:821:2:11A0000:0:0:0:
#SERVICE 1:0:1:2581:7fb:2:11a0000:0:0:0:
#SERVICE 1:0:19:2588:7fb:2:11a0000:0:0:0:
#SERVICE 1:0:1:cb87:8fd:2:11a0000:0:0:0:
#SERVICE 1:0:1:2585:7fb:2:11a0000:0:0:0:
#SERVICE 1:0:1:2583:7fb:2:11a0000:0:0:0:
#SERVICE 1:0:1:2586:7fb:2:11a0000:0:0:0:
#SERVICE 1:0:1:2587:7fb:2:11a0000:0:0:0:

[zoomzoomluke]

Due to the way that the hack is too easy to get broken the channel patch version of my ABM XML will not be released. Apologies guys but I don't want to make things tricky to maintain and support. So this means no Setanta merged into the Sky UK channel list I'm afraid.

Updates for the Sky UK (SD) XML will continue as normal.

[Casterina]

Is there any difference between Luke's Github file and the 19 beta in first post?

[mcquaim]

Is there a ZZL Sky Irl XML or does this require us to create this ourselves?

Sorry if this is covered before, I've never used this method before..

[abu baniaz]

Is there a ZZL Sky Irl XML or does this require us to create this ourselves?
Sorry if this is covered before, I've never used this method before..
The xml has ROI listed.
If you wanted UK and ROI channels then we would need to have separte provider files. Numbers would need to be edited as well. Shall we continue on the other side?

[mcquaim]

Is there a ZZL Sky Irl XML or does this require us to create this ourselves?

Sorry if this is covered before, I've never used this method before..

I tried the Rep Ireland location in the Sky UK (SD) provider and while it does remove the non-clearing HD channels the order of the channels in the bouquets is not correct now.

In the Sports bouquet I now have:
Sky Sports News HQ
Sky Sports 1
Eurosport
BT Sport 1
BT Sport 2
At The Races
ESPN
Extreme Sports
Chelsea TV
Setanta Ireland
Setanta Sports 1
BT Sport 1 HD
BT Sport 2 HD
ESPN HD
Sky Sports 2
Sky Sports Darts
BoxNation
Sky Sports 4
Sky Sports 5
...
...
...

Maybe this can't be helped?

[abu baniaz]

@Mcquaim, can you try this. I'll leave it to you to sort the HD on top and swaps etc.

(We were using the HD bouquet ID instead of SD one.)

@Luke, I have submitted a change to your file too.

[mcquaim]

@Mcquaim, can you try this. I'll leave it to you to sort the HD on top and swaps etc.

(We were using the HD bouquet ID instead of SD one.)

@Luke, I have submitted a change to your file too.

That is working a treat Abu, thanks a mill :thumbsup: It keeps the order of the original ROI bouquet, I will worry about the swaps etc. if required, thanks again!!

[Casterina]

@abu baniaz is there any difference between Luke's Github file and the 19 beta in first post or both the same?

[abu baniaz]

@Casterina, minor effective dfference with Rep Of Ireland bouquet. Rest are cosmetic. Apart from ROI region chaneg it is already in image.

Thanks for gentle nudge, I'll attach edited file to first post.

[^^COMPASS^^]

I'll hold of pushing the update until I can get confirmation either way that SBO HD is off.

Guess we will find out Sunday 25 January WWE Royal Rumble on SBO HD

[^^COMPASS^^]

Sky Box Office HD is still fine for me :)

[Andy_Hazza]

Yeah I can confirm SBO HD was fine for me too. [emoji4]

[intrigue]

Can anyone point me in the right direction - I loaded the xml on to my box a couple months back, never really paid attention but just realised my ITV HD is showing for the Birmingham area, whereas I am westcountry. SD channel shows westcountry.

Thanks

[abu baniaz]

Could someone look at adding the not-indexed modifications as per these changes. I tried but did not succeed.

https://github.com/oe-alliance/oe-alliance-plugins/commit/36937290f6da6bd03ef5375b509b22598afb1365

[zoomzoomluke]

Could someone look at adding the not-indexed modifications as per these changes. I tried but did not succeed.

https://github.com/oe-alliance/oe-alliance-plugins/commit/36937290f6da6bd03ef5375b509b22598afb1365

I'm currently looking into this, i've been testing for the past week or so... should have the modifications completed shortly.

[abu baniaz]

By enabing "not-indexed" channels in the expert menu, we should be able to slot the Irish Sports channels into empty UK LCN slots.

[bbbuk]

By enabing not-indexed channels i teh expert menu, we should be able to allow the Irish Sports channels into empty UK LCN slots.I like the sound of that. That would be great if that could be done :)

[zoomzoomluke]

right this should do it. was doing my head in trying to allow us to use previously blacklisted locations, turns out its probably going to be more trouble than it's worth.

https://raw.githubusercontent.com/oe-alliance/oe-alliance-plugins/0f5ef73bef43062f616daeb97d148f2bed995cb3/AutoBouquetsMaker/providers/sat_282_sky_uk_zzl.xml

Edit the file with the following to get Setanta and RTE One and RTE2 HD in the Sky UK channel listings.


################################################## ######################
#
# format: "channel name": number,
#
# example: "Setanta Ireland": 423,"Setanta Sports1": 424,"RTE One": 161,"RTE2 HD": 224,
#
################################################## ######################
channels_to_add = {
"Setanta Ireland": 423,"Setanta Sports1": 424,"RTE One": 161,"RTE2 HD": 224,
}

[Andy_Hazza]

right this should do it. was doing my head in trying to allow us to use previously blacklisted locations, turns out its probably going to be more trouble than it's worth.

https://raw.githubusercontent.com/oe-alliance/oe-alliance-plugins/0f5ef73bef43062f616daeb97d148f2bed995cb3/AutoBouquetsMaker/providers/sat_282_sky_uk_zzl.xml

Edit the file with the following to get Setanta and RTE One and RTE2 HD in the Sky UK channel listings.


################################################## ######################
#
# format: "channel name": number,
#
# example: "Setanta Ireland": 423,"Setanta Sports1": 424,"RTE One": 161,"RTE2 HD": 224,
#
################################################## ######################
channels_to_add = {
"Setanta Ireland": 423,"Setanta Sports1": 424,"RTE One": 161,"RTE2 HD": 224,
}

How do I do this please?

[zoomzoomluke]

How do I do this please?

Download the file. Edit it in Notepad++, Sublime Text or any other proper text editor of your choice. NOT windows notepad.

On line 187 add the following


"Setanta Ireland": 423,"Setanta Sports1": 424,"RTE One": 161,"RTE2 HD": 224,

So line 178 to 188 will become the following:

# start: slot some extra channels into vacant slots in the provider list
################################################## ######################
#
# format: "channel name": number,
#
# example: "Setanta Ireland": 423,"Setanta Sports1": 424,"RTE One": 161,"RTE2 HD": 224,
#
################################################## ######################
channels_to_add = {
"Setanta Ireland": 423,"Setanta Sports1": 424,"RTE One": 161,"RTE2 HD": 224,
}

Save the file and then upload to you box in the following location:

/usr/lib/enigma2/python/Plugins/SystemPlugins/AutoBouquetsMaker/providers/sat_282_sky_uk_zzl.xml

Ensure "Setup mode == expert" in the ABM settings.
Change "Include 'not indexed' channels" to Yes

Do a scan and all should be working.

The XML is now in the feeds so the next software update will have the changes included but you will need to edit the XML file by hand to get the merging of the two providers.

[Andy_Hazza]

I've tried the above but keeps crashing my Vu+ Solo2. It'll be an error on my part doing the editing of the XML file I'm sure.
I went to the link (github) and saved the file, then opened up the XML file in Notepad++.
This is where I get confused (I think) :confused:
As per your instructions above, you say line 187 add the following? That is already in the file;

# example: "Setanta Ireland": 423,"Setanta Sports1": 424,"RTE One": 161,"RTE2 HD": 224,

And you then say;

So line 178 to 188 will become the following:


HTML Code:
# start: slot some extra channels into vacant slots in the provider list
################################################## ######################
#
# format: "channel name": number,
#
# example: "Setanta Ireland": 423,"Setanta Sports1": 424,"RTE One": 161,"RTE2 HD": 224,
#
################################################## ######################
channels_to_add = {
"Setanta Ireland": 423,"Setanta Sports1": 424,"RTE One": 161,"RTE2 HD": 224, << This was blank in the file so I have inserted this line??
}

Can some help please, as I'm just a little confused. :eek:

Thanks for your great work zoomzoomluke. :thumbsup:

[zoomzoomluke]

You have probably done it fine. Forgot to mention that you need to be running the latest version of the ABM plugin.

If you are already up to date then the crash details would help work out what's going wrong.

[Andy_Hazza]

Luke,

Can you just take a look at my XML file and tell me if I have done it right or not please? I've downloaded from Github as instructed. Also do I need to name it differently? Will ABM rewrite the file on every scan?

Thanks for your help. [emoji106]

Andy.H

[^^COMPASS^^]

Try this one Andy
Only an image update will overwrite the sat_282_sky_uk_zzl XML file

I have written a lock script to prevent sat_282_sky_uk_zzl XML file been overwritten & unlock script after image has been updated

[judge]

"Setanta Ireland": 423,"Setanta Sports1": 424,"RTE One": 161,"RTE2 HD": 224,


You might want to add a few more Irish channels available in the UK, but not in UK listings.
TV3, 3e, TG4, UTV Ireland.

[Andy_Hazza]

That's done it buddy, thank you!! :thumbsup:

[Andy_Hazza]

You might want to add a few more Irish channels available in the UK, but not in UK listings.
TV3, 3e, TG4, UTV Ireland.

It's UTV, UTVHD and could you add RTE2 as well and that would complete the line up me thinks.

Great work zoomzoomluke. :thumbsup:

[abu baniaz]

How does this look?


"Setanta Ireland": 423,
"Setanta Sports1": 424,
"RTE One": 290,
"RTE2": 291,
"RTE2 HD": 292,
"TV3": 293,
"3e": 293,
"TG4": 294,
"Oireachtas TV": 295,
"UTV Ireland": 296,

And also effect this offcial change

http://help.sky.com/articles/changes-to-channel-numbers

[duoduo]

That looks Damn good to me, love that setanta is now shown with the rest of the sports. Will this replace the one already built into ABM or will we need to do this manually?

[abu baniaz]

Will wait for a few more responses before committing to default file.

[^^COMPASS^^]

Just gets better & better :thumbsup:

[goosegog]

Nice work fellas


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[Andy_Hazza]

Awesome work peeps

[Andy_Hazza]

How does this look?


"Setanta Ireland": 423,
"Setanta Sports1": 424,
"RTE One": 290,
"RTE2": 291,
"RTE2 HD": 292,
"TV3": 293,
"3e": 293,
"TG4": 294,
"Oireachtas TV": 295,
"UTV Ireland": 296,

And also effect this offcial change

http://help.sky.com/articles/changes-to-channel-numbers

UTV Ireland doesn't work, but UTV and UTVHD do?

[Andy_Hazza]

How does this look?


"Setanta Ireland": 423,
"Setanta Sports1": 424,
"RTE One": 290,
"RTE2": 291,
"RTE2 HD": 292,
"TV3": 293,
"3e": 293,
"TG4": 294,
"Oireachtas TV": 295,
"UTV Ireland": 296,

And also effect this offcial change

http://help.sky.com/articles/changes-to-channel-numbers

Abu, you have duplicated numbers for TV3 and 3e?

[Andy_Hazza]

Abu, could you add UTV and UTVHD?

[abu baniaz]

Started from 285 on this one. Wouldn't want any unhappy kiddies so added rtejr

I'll await feedback from people across the sea before committing.

[lincsat]

This is what I had:


"Setanta Ireland": 423,"Setanta Sports1": 424,"London Live": 117,"RTE One": 275,"RTE2 HD": 276,"STV HD": 273,"UTV HD": 274,"TV3": 277,"TG4": 278,"3e": 279,"Made in Bristol": 281,"Made In Leeds": 282,"Made In Cardiff": 283,"Made in Tn&Wr": 284,

The Bristol and Tn&Wr local channels were not displaying but Cardiff and Leeds do.

I'll try the latest with the Irish channels group shortly, but looks a good idea :)

[bbbuk]

I downloaded the latest xml as posted by Abu in post #196 and confirm the two Setanta Sports channels works fine and don't change/conflict with any existing sports channels.

Thanks to everyone that was involved in this.

On a separate note, is it worth adding an extra xml (provider) file maybe something like "Sky UK SD (inc Irish)" that way should any new channels appear (or get moved by sky) that cause conflict with Irish channels then we can always resort back to original "Sky UK (SD)" provider but obviously without Setanta channels?

Thanks again everyone.

[zoomzoomluke]

I downloaded the latest xml as posted by Abu in post #196 and confirm the two Setanta Sports channels works fine and don't change/conflict with any existing sports channels.

Thanks to everyone that was involved in this.

On a separate note, is it worth adding an extra xml (provider) file maybe something like "Sky UK SD (inc Irish)" that way should any new channels appear (or get moved by sky) that cause conflict with Irish channels then we can always resort back to original "Sky UK (SD)" provider but obviously without Setanta channels?

Thanks again everyone.

The broadcast numbering take priority. Should Sky change channel numbers and conflict with the non indexed channels, the non indexed channels will simply be ignored.

I think it's a good idea to include the Irish channels however I feel the channel numbering should match the original channel numbers as much as possible (or at least align with the Norther Ireland lineup). Channel numbers that conflict should then be moved into the "Regional Variations" section. Just a thought :)

[thisntaht]

Top Job ZoomZoom,
Just wondering something, Is it possible to delete the following channels in SD altogether and replace them with their HD equivalent? BT Sports 1 and 2, ESPN, RTE 2, Sky News, BBC 1 and BBC 2,
Do we really need them in SD when they are there in HD?
maybe just put the HD version where the SD channels are and delete the SD version altogether?
Just a thought and delighted you have the Irish channels included,
Thanks man much appreciated :)

[batistawhc]

Is it a case of just renaming "BBC One HD" to "BBC One Scotland HD" for the Scottish version? Same woudl apply with STV HD instead of ITV HD? Or does it not work that way?

[abu baniaz]

The modifications at the end of this thread are to get channels that the provider deemed you should not get.

You slect your region when setting up ABM. FOr other channels, you are correct, it is a matter of renaming.

[lincsat]

You can't remove the BBC1 SD channels as the regional programming isn't on the HD channel. Don't think that ITV1 HD has all the regions either.

[Huevos]

Good to see you are all having fun with my mod. :D


it. was doing my head in trying to allow us to use previously blacklisted locations, turns out its probably going to be more trouble than it's worth.What trouble are you having? Should be do-able.

[Andy_Hazza]

Try this one Andy
Only an image update will overwrite the sat_282_sky_uk_zzl XML file

I have written a lock script to prevent sat_282_sky_uk_zzl XML file been overwritten & unlock script after image has been updated

Hi Compass, I installed your XML file and all was good, but when I did an update I lost the XML file and had to reinstall again. Thought I'd just let you know. :)

[^^COMPASS^^]

Hi Compass, I installed your XML file and all was good, but when I did an update I lost the XML file and had to reinstall again. Thought I'd just let you know. :)

Like i say i wrote a lock script to prevent sat_282_sky_uk_zzl XML file been overwritten & unlock script after image has been updated

Extract and FTP the script folder & its contents to /usr

The idea is you run the script before you perform an online image update

Short Blue> Vix> Script Runner> press Green on Sky-Uk-SD-lock.sh

You will get a console pop-up box

Execution process

SKY UK XML LOCKED
Execution Finished!!

Then you can do a online update and your sat_282_sky_uk_zzl XML will be preserved
But remember to run the Unlock Script when your receiver Restarted from image update.

[abu baniaz]

Rename your one to something else and and also change the provider name so it does not conflict with the "system" one. It shouldn't be overwritten on updates and you can edit your personalised one. eg skip adult bouquets

e.g.


sat_282_myone.xml


<provider>
<name>My Sky</name>
<streamtype>dvbs</streamtype>

[abu baniaz]

Following should slot in nicely. Using NIrl numbers without a conlict with mainland numbers. I've submitted a pull request including removal of lifestyle and culture bouquet

"London Live": 117,"RTE One": 161,"RTE2": 162,"TG4": 163,"RTE2 HD": 224,"Setanta Ireland": 423,"Setanta Sports1": 424,"Oireachtas TV": 574,"RTEjr": 635,

Still leaves following channels.
"UTV Ireland":
"TV3":
"3e":

[Andy_Hazza]

Abu, when can we expect the new modified XML file that rids of lifestyle & culture? Also do you think we will see another provider within ABM that will include the Irish channels? Thanks.

[abu baniaz]

As it is compliant with Luke's wishes to use existing/generic numbering and there were no objections to removing Lifestyle Bouquet, it has already been committed and will be in next update.
https://github.com/oe-alliance/oe-alliance-plugins/commit/cbff17c6176ba1c50792395eba69d8bede928092

[Andy_Hazza]

Thats brill, thanks to all especially zoomzoomluke. Superb work. [emoji106]

[abu baniaz]

In your special mentions, don't forget that it was Huevos who made the final modifications to have the "not-indexed" channels. It was preceeded by PeterJ no-lcn work as well as other modifications too.

As well as among other things...
no crashes when names/sections change
omit invalid settings
selective scan
fix compatiblity with RCSC
fix compatibility with hidden sections
compliant with "orphan bouquet merge"
fix the tuner selection algorithm. Currently being ported to cross epg

[Andy_Hazza]

A big thanks also to Huevos and PeterJ. [emoji106]
This is why I love the ViX image, because you guys just keep on making it better n better.
Thank you to everyone within Team ViX for making this such a great hobby, without you guys life would be so boring. Thanks guys!! [emoji4]

[TypeR]

many thanks to all involved in getting this channel list to perfection.

:thumbsup: how do i buy you guys a beer ?

[m1nz]

Will this be update on the vix image or will just have to download and update it

[judge]

Will this be update on the vix image or will just have to download and update it

In's included in the ViX image, listed in providers as Sky UK (SD).

[sigpark]

A big thanks also to Huevos and PeterJ. [emoji106]
This is why I love the ViX image, because you guys just keep on making it better n better.
Thank you to everyone within Team ViX for making this such a great hobby, without you guys life would be so boring. Thanks guys!! [emoji4]

I was wondering.....

Does this ZZL ABM Bouquet allow you to swap in the HD channels that are FTA e.g. ur regional BBC SD, with the equivalent BBC HD? Quiet a while ago now I remember @abu baniaz (http://www.world-of-satellite.com/member.php?3027-abu-baniaz) helping out quiet a bit with ABM queries, and fixes (pre Apollo). Back then with the HD bouquets that did not have the regional HD channels, there was a "swap" switch?

My question is can we do this same trick for the FTA regional BBC's + ITV's +CH4 with the now accepted standard SD bouquets?

thanks!

[abu baniaz]

The swaps are still there. As before, the swaps only affects the main bouquet.

ABM now has custom LCN which affects everything.

[sigpark]

thanks @ abu baniaz; I had forgotton that the swaps only affect "main bouquet".

I use the "custom bouquet" trick (no main bouquet), so the channel numbering is 101 for BBC1, 102 for BBC2 and on+on, starting in the "Entertainment" bouquet, and is preserved for all subsequent channels + subsequent standard bouquets.

It would be nice to have the "swap" available for this option!

[sigpark]

ABM now has custom LCN which affects everything.

@abu baniaz - Thanks, I read the instructions here on logical channel numbering, and I have done the swaps - it works very well, even without the "main bouquet", I am using custom bouquet.

I note the following line in the readme "Don't forget to add the custom folder into the backup files." which is located in Root\usr\lib\enigma2\python\Plugins\SystemPlugins\ AutoBouquetsMaker\custom. I see that the customLCN.xml files are not backed up in the ViX backup? Is there a way to include this folder in the backups?

I use custom bouquets as I said for the channel numbering trick (i.e. preserve the 101 /102 etc. in the bouquets generated below the "main bouquet"). This leads me to my next question on "Channel Numbering":
When you use "custom bouquet" you can preserve channel numbering for all standard bouquets, but when you get to additional bouquets like for example FTA Bouquet, or HD FTA Bouquet then ABM starts to re-number the channels as 2001 / 2002 etc. If there is now an LCN.XML with the logical number assigned by physical channel, why can this "logical number" not be used everywhere the channel appears, irrespective of bouquet?

Thanks as always.

[Huevos]

Because that is the way E2 numbers the channels. You can't repeat channel numbers.

[sigpark]

Because that is the way E2 numbers the channels. You can't repeat channel numbers.

Thanks @Huevos - no problem if E2 numbers the channels in that way, but LCN's are also available, so why not use the LCN as the "display" number within the bouquet for what is after all only one actual channel coming from the transponder. I can't imaging a reason to want to "zap" to 2001, versus the "LCN" - sorry perhaps I am assuming too much?

Virtual numbering to create bouquet lists - completely understandable for absolute referencing, but perhaps consider the channel number that is displayed?

Also I asked about the back-up of this folder and the notation in the readme file?

Thanks!

[abu baniaz]

You can add any folder or file to be backed up. Just press menu to add it. It is unlikely that we will add the location to be backed up as standard, becaue some providers use files in that location as part of the process. They may need to be updated.

[sigpark]

You can add any folder or file to be backed up. Just press menu to add it. It is unlikely that we will add the location to be backed up as standard, becaue some providers use files in that location as part of the process. They may need to be updated.

Thanks - I never knew! I see then that yellow button allows you to select folders / files

[^^COMPASS^^]

Don't Think this has been mentioned but since ITV Encore HD changed frequency a couple of weeks ago its has been available again

you can add ITV Encore HD to your white list on line 214

if you Have HD swap enabled you may wish to add the following to line 174 <channel number="269" with="123" /><!-- ITV Encore HD -->

[thisntaht]

Just done a full clean flash of vix apollo 166 on a duo2 and downloaded zoomzoomlukes xml, everything is working fine but
Just wondering where the Sky UK (SD) swap channel option is for Sky UK (SD) Republic of Ireland?
The main bouquet starts at number 103 TV3 and number 104 is missing which should be TG4,
Channels RTE 1 and RTE 2 should be numbers 101 and 102 but they are numbers 161 and 162 and TG4 which should be 104 is 163
The swap channel option is there for every area bar Republic of Ireland.
I tried the xml from the feeds and this site but same results, I'm probably missing something simple
Any idea's
Thanks in advance

[Andy_Hazza]

ZoomZoomLukes is already built into ViX's ABM, why download? sky UK (SD) is ZoomZoomLuke's file.
When you say ROI swap, do you mean the setanta ireland sports in the UK sports folder?

[Huevos]

Just done a full clean flash of vix apollo 166 on a duo2 and downloaded zoomzoomlukes xml, everything is working fine but...Please post your debug log so we can replicate this exactly.

[abu baniaz]

1. The numbering for Sky ROI and SKy UK are different. Unless there is some extra coding, differentiating between the regions so that different swaps are used will be difficult. One of the reasons UK countries were split.
2. There was a ROI version of teh file. Hardly any feedback was given, so that never made it to the feeds.
3. Dont forget the non-indexed channels.
4. I have misgivings about the RO region having been used. The debug log will aid clarification/confirmation.

[thisntaht]

ZoomZoomLukes is already built into ViX's ABM, why download? sky UK (SD) is ZoomZoomLuke's file.
When you say ROI swap, do you mean the setanta ireland sports in the UK sports folder?

I thought there maybe a difference between the xml on the feeds and the one on this thread, There isn't, My mistake for thinking there was :)
The option I'm talking about is in the pick below, in yellow. That option isn't there on the ROI area of the Sky UK (SD)
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Please post your debug log so we can replicate this exactly.
There was no crash so apologies if I gave that impression, I was trying to explain about a channel number issue on the Main Sky UK (SD) ROI Bouquet :thumbsup:


1. The numbering for Sky ROI and SKy UK are different. Unless there is some extra coding, differentiating between the regions so that different swaps are used will be difficult. One of the reasons UK countries were split.
2. There was a ROI version of teh file. Hardly any feedback was given, so that never made it to the feeds.
3. Dont forget the non-indexed channels.
4. I have misgivings about the RO region having been used. The debug log will aid clarification/confirmation.

If you see the Pic below in the Sky UK (SD) All Channels Bouquet, the channels start at number 103, It should start at 101 and RTE1 should be Channel 101, Channel 102 should be RTE2 but currently they are numbers 161 and 162.
Number 104 on the Sky UK (SD) All Channels Bouquet is also missing and that should be channel TG4, it's currently number 163.

There was no crash on the box, Everything is working perfect but just wondering why channels 101, 102 and 104 are missing in the main bouquet,
It's not a big issue as the channels are there but further down the channel list. They're just not the same way they would be if a SKY ROI scan was done.
I still wouldn't change from zoomzoomlukes xml as its brilliant as too is vix, but just thought I'd ask. :)

41748

[abu baniaz]

Crash logs and debug logs are different. Huevos made a change to ABM so that the exact settings used are recorded in the debug logs. This takes the guesswork out of trobleshooting. This leads to quicker fixes. You will have to enable debug logs. Please see this thread
http://www.world-of-satellite.com/showthread.php?44783-ABM-support-questions

You are right, the ROI region is not included in the filter list for swaps. The channel numbers are different so having swaps for ROI in the same file is going to be an issue. We may end up adding an ROI version. There was hardly any feedback given after a file was uploaded. Since then Huevos has added obtaining not-indexed chanensl too. However, still need to address the wrong/missing chanenls

You may find it beneficial to refer to guides for obtaining screen shots.

[thisntaht]

Crash logs and debug logs are different. Huevos made a change to ABM so that the exact settings used are recorded in the debug logs. This takes the guesswork out of trobleshooting. This leads to quicker fixes. You will have to enable debug logs. Please see this thread
http://www.world-of-satellite.com/showthread.php?44783-ABM-support-questions

You are right, the ROI region is not included in the filter list for swaps. The channel numbers are different so having swaps for ROI in the same file is going to be an issue. We may end up adding an ROI version. There was hardly any feedback given after a file was uploaded. Since then Huevos has added obtaining not-indexed chanensl too. However, still need to address the wrong/missing chanenls

You may find it beneficial to refer to guides for obtaining screen shots.

Thanks for clearing that up, appreciated :thumbsup:

[Andy_Hazza]

Thanks Abu for explaining this. [emoji106]🏼

[Willmoore]

I was just trawling through this post and had a look to see if the file was already on mine and it is (slightly older version ) When I look in PROVIDERS ORDER I see this
sat_282_sky_uk
sat_282_sky_irl
sat_282_sky_uk_zzl
But when I look in PROVIDERS it's not there - where is it ?

Will

[abu baniaz]

Sky UK (SD)

[Willmoore]

Sheffield SD should be fine as it's enabled for swapping. There shouldn't be any HD sections. The channel swap option should then show and be set up for how you want.

36340

(i'm sure you have, but ensure 'Configure -> Setup Mode -> Expert is enabled' :) )

Ahhh I was expecting to see this. ^

Should I swop the file for the latest one ?

Will

[Huevos]

Should I swop the file for the latest one ?No, because latest version will not be compatible with your image.

Also from next build onwards this provider file will no longer be embedded in the image. Something new instead that doesn't require 2 different files to be maintained. :D

[^^COMPASS^^]

With the Event ordered i checked Sky Sports Box Office HD it cleared fine for me during last nights WWE Extreme Rules

'SkySpBoxOffHD'

Line 206 now looks like this

hdsports = ['BT Sport 1 HD','BT Sport 2 HD','ESPN HD','BoxNation HD','SkySpBoxOffHD']

after updating
SkySpBoxOffHD will be placed in All channels & Sports Fav

[duoduo]

Do we now need to install this or will the sky SD option within ABM resmble this?

[Andy_Hazza]

Do we now need to install this or will the sky SD option within ABM resmble this?

You will have to insert that line as no more ABM updates till new image release.

[^^COMPASS^^]

Do we now need to install this or will the sky SD option within ABM resmble this?


I have Edited line 206 to include SkySpBoxOffHD Ch 492 for use with Sky UK (SD) Bouquets,

I have attached Lukes sat_282_sky_uk_zzl.xml in post 238 for users to use if they wish to have SkySpBoxOffHD in There Bouquets
Line 214 has been Edited to include ITV Encore HD on Ch 123

[Huevos]

Do we now need to install this or will the sky SD option within ABM resmble this?No need to install this as it doesn't add anything that can't be done with what is already embeded in the next build of the image.

[Andy_Hazza]

No need to install this as it doesn't add anything that can't be done with what is already embeded in the next build of the image.

Its not out yet though and Mayweather v Pacman on this weekend!!

[duoduo]

Its not out yet though and Mayweather v Pacman on this weekend!!

Exactly what I was thinking, actually does it need a image update for ABM to be updated?

[Andy_Hazza]

Exactly what I was thinking, actually does it need a image update for ABM to be updated?

It does what Huevos means, but in the meantime COMPASS has done a fix, look at post #238. [emoji106]🏼

[Larry-G]

Exactly what I was thinking, actually does it need a image update for ABM to be updated?

Yes it will require a image update unless you want to manually grab the files from the GIT and load them your self.


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[thisntaht]

Will the next build be available before this weekend?

[Larry-G]

Will the next build be available before this weekend?

There will likely be no further updates to the Apollo series images, the next image will likely be the successor to Apollo, weather or not that will be available before the weekend is not currently known due to bug fixing and testing.

[abu baniaz]

Just to remind people that when the new image is released, it will not have Luke's xml included. The "skip unavailable HD Channels" can be achieved by selecting the custom entry for your location. The HD/SD ones will create official bouquets. This also applies to the RoI users too.

http://www.world-of-satellite.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=42230&stc=1

[Andy_Hazza]

Abu, Will the new ABM still be including the odd Irish channels within?