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i was thinking on the lines of say rats or catseye channel list, they do for say 28.2 east, so i wondered if there was one for cable as well.
I have attached my own made one, but its a pain to spot any updates to channels, i usually use abm and alter it in dreamset, but i have just done a flash update, so setting it all up again. Keep setting abm up wring, and it misses things like movie channel in vm able.
I have attached my own made one, but its a pain to spot any updates to channels, i usually use abm and alter it in dreamset, but i have just done a flash update, so setting it all up again. Keep setting abm up wring, and it misses things like movie channel in vm able.
dsayers2014
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You shouldn't be missing any channels abm is normally spot on for both sat and vm (apart from vm Ireland) give a bit of info on your setup for abm
As soon as i get the tv to myself, ill play around with the settings again. i just flashed an update, so starting again.
I usually use ABM then spend hrs tweaking in dreamset to the way i like it, and its a pain when doing an update as ABM overwrites all my layout, so have to do it all again, pain to do just for one channel update..lol
I usually use ABM then spend hrs tweaking in dreamset to the way i like it, and its a pain when doing an update as ABM overwrites all my layout, so have to do it all again, pain to do just for one channel update..lol
dsayers2014
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What exactly do you edit? You could google custommix.xml it's a great way to mix channels and abm won't overwrite it but frequencies will charge
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I generally move the channels around to the way we view them, ie movies first, then entertainment, and have our favs channels at the top of the list.
Your custommix.xml looks good, but i dont want to mix sky and vm, i like to keep separate in case one goes down, then i just switch from vm to sly and visa versa.
Your custommix.xml looks good, but i dont want to mix sky and vm, i like to keep separate in case one goes down, then i just switch from vm to sly and visa versa.
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dsayers2014
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Ok it possibly could be done with a favourites.xml I haven't gone into creating bouquets and moving them so I'll copy and I the information see if you can do it..
The readme file can also be found at the following location on your receiver:
/usr/lib/enigma2/python/Plugins/SystemPlugins/AutoBouquetsMaker/custom/README.txt
The readme file can also be found at the following location on your receiver:
/usr/lib/enigma2/python/Plugins/SystemPlugins/AutoBouquetsMaker/custom/README.txt
Code:
Contents:
1) CustomLCN
2) CustomMix
3) Favourites
4) Hacks
5) Provider keys
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CustomLCN
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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="Channel 5"></configuration>
<configuration lcn="106" 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>
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>
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CustomMix
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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.
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Favourites
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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.
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Hacks
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"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>
<=!=[=C=D=A=T=A=[
# 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.
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