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dieterm
21-07-2014, 04:05 PM
To the unsung gurus - TV3 and TV3+1 guide data is missing, from Monday 6:30pm onwards ,,,

Cheers
Dieter

divxmaster
22-07-2014, 04:38 PM
yep, same here.

aklobem
23-07-2014, 07:27 PM
yep, same here.

I'm also missing some data.... Keen / Happy to help if I can...

Wibble
24-07-2014, 01:55 PM
Sorry I've been a bit busy, I can see data there and in the database, could be a headend issue.

Is the data still missing?

Islander
24-07-2014, 06:25 PM
I have completed 2 phone calls, one after a Clear program Data and To Do List both result in no data for Tv3 or Tv3+1.

dieterm
25-07-2014, 05:03 AM
Forced ph call this morning, still no TV3 / TV3+1 data :-(

tonys
25-07-2014, 10:10 AM
Same issue for me...no TV3 and TV3+1 data for days...

aklobem
25-07-2014, 01:31 PM
Hi - phoned in 7:28am today - still missing data. I can't see anything exceptional in the logs.

NZMarke
26-07-2014, 09:30 PM
Yes same with me. Forced a call this evening (Sat 11pm) and still the same issue. Looks like a headend issue Wibble? Is this something that I can potentially help with - as I know you're no longer using TiVo yourself? And those remaining on TiVo really do appreciate your help ..

Cheers

Mark

mpnash
27-07-2014, 05:52 PM
Yes, we certainly do appreciate the continued support!

(All 45 or so of us... http://orac.caffeine.co.nz/stats/nzTiVo-usage.png)

Wibble
27-07-2014, 08:36 PM
I've had a look but haven't resolved it yet. Basically there is TV3 data for Freeview but very little for Sky.
Will have another look tomorrow.

NZMarke
28-07-2014, 06:19 AM
I've had a look but haven't resolved it yet. Basically there is TV3 data for Freeview but very little for Sky.
Will have another look tomorrow.

Many thanks Wibble. The stalwart remaining TiVo users salute you!

Cheers

Mark

Wibble
29-07-2014, 07:49 AM
OK, I've changed to also use freeview TV3 listing for the Sky TV3, hopefully that will fix the issue after the slice build today. (ie: After 5pm)

tonys
30-07-2014, 04:08 PM
Still seems to be a problem, I forced a call at around 8pm yesterday and still have no TV3 guide data.....btw, I'm using freeview postcode, not Sky...

divxmaster
31-07-2014, 06:03 PM
I manage to inject some guide data in for TV3, so there exists a backup method that we developed many years ago.
In doing this I notice TIVODAY (what the TiVo uses to track the days from inception) is 16282. From memory the TIVO will crap out
at 16384. However this is from discussions in 2001, so it may not be correct. I hope I am mistaken!

Divxmaster

dieterm
01-08-2014, 01:48 PM
Still missing - forced call this morning at 7:00am. Only TV3 news seems to be always in there ..

NZMarke
03-08-2014, 10:27 AM
Still missing - forced call this morning at 7:00am. Only TV3 news seems to be always in there ..

Yes same with me.

NZMarke
03-08-2014, 10:28 AM
I manage to inject some guide data in for TV3, so there exists a backup method that we developed many years ago.
In doing this I notice TIVODAY (what the TiVo uses to track the days from inception) is 16282. From memory the TIVO will crap out
at 16384. However this is from discussions in 2001, so it may not be correct. I hope I am mistaken!

Divxmaster

Eeek. That doesn't sound promising! :(

divxmaster
03-08-2014, 11:48 AM
nope, well we will find out 10th Nov. It may be that only some functionality of our import coding stops.

aklobem
06-08-2014, 04:41 AM
I manage to inject some guide data in for TV3, so there exists a backup method that we developed many years ago.
In doing this I notice TIVODAY (what the TiVo uses to track the days from inception) is 16282. From memory the TIVO will crap out
at 16384. However this is from discussions in 2001, so it may not be correct. I hope I am mistaken!

Divxmaster

Hi - how does the backup method work? I'd be interested in giving it a go.

divxmaster
06-08-2014, 04:56 AM
Hi
yes, I was thinking along those lines myself, until the emulator is fixed.
I need to write up a quick script first, that reformats the TV3 data (I've got the
data from my freeview card).
Then you just run a script we wrote (TVLoad.tcl), and point it at the tv3 data and
it inserts it. So all the data load runs on a local pc, no emulator needed.

But, really busy at the moment, flying to chch and back today. might try
Thur.

Cheers,
Divxmaster

p.s., as a bit of history, we bought the first 4 tivos to NZ, hence why we have a completely
different system and (now unused) image.

divxmaster
09-08-2014, 11:05 AM
Well some progress,
For some reason I cant get data into TV3, but it will insert data into TV3+1.
I think I might have upset the database, as TV3 now shows nothing, not
even the 3 News Entries. TV3+1 However does show the 3 news entries and
the show I inserted as well. I inadvertently tried to put shows of 30 second duration
into TV3. Hopefully it will reset TV3 in a couple of days or when a new slice file comes
along.
So until then, we can wait, or if someone is desperate I can drag data into TV3+1,
so you can record from there.

Cheers,
Divxmaster

divxmaster
10-08-2014, 03:52 PM
success! Ive loaded TV3 on my TiVo.
Is there any way to attach files to this thread? I cant see one.

mpnash
10-08-2014, 07:57 PM
I'd be keen to learn how you did it, if you are able to find a way to share scripts etc. cheers!

tonys
11-08-2014, 07:11 AM
Still no data for 3 or 3+1 on my Tivo...

divxmaster
11-08-2014, 03:13 PM
I'd be keen to learn how you did it, if you are able to find a way to share scripts etc. cheers!

Hi there are only two files, the tv3 data file and TVLoad.tcl. do you want me to email them, whats your email? or I can set
up a temporary email address, and you can email your address to me, for security reasons.

cheers,
divxmaster

mpnash
11-08-2014, 07:46 PM
Cheers divxmaster. I've PMed you.

divxmaster
13-08-2014, 01:16 PM
anybody got dropbox or somewhere that I can put the tv3 files? A few people are requesting them now.
@wibble, any luck with the proper fix?

Cheers.

tonys
26-08-2014, 11:16 AM
I'm guessing the clock is ticking to when we'll lose Series 1 tivo here in NZ..I have a NZ HD TiVo, but no UHF signal....is my only alternative MySky? Really don't want to go there!

divxmaster
26-08-2014, 11:24 AM
I'm guessing the clock is ticking to when we'll lose Series 1 tivo here in NZ..I have a NZ HD TiVo, but no UHF signal....is my only alternative MySky? Really don't want to go there!

series 1 will keep going for a while yet! I looked at mysky, and then looked closely at what channels sky offers in HD. Duh, its like virtually none. So really not that different to TiVo. I must admit I record freeview HD in mediaportal, but the TiVo beats mediaportal for its interface.

tonys
26-08-2014, 12:57 PM
The TV3 guide data issue seems to be taking a long time to fix, that's what makes me wonder how much longer we'll have the brilliant service we've had for the last decade!

divxmaster
26-08-2014, 03:14 PM
The TV3 guide data issue seems to be taking a long time to fix, that's what makes me wonder how much longer we'll have the brilliant service we've had for the last decade!

Well I'll certainly publish the guide data, if the emulator goes away. Have a closer read of this thread, I have the tv3 data if you need it.

divxmaster
08-09-2014, 03:55 PM
hey wibble,
any luck with the tv3 fix?

Cheers

dieterm
10-09-2014, 04:22 PM
Still need a dropbox or similar to pop the TV3 files into ? Quite happy to set one up as an interim measure ..

divxmaster
11-09-2014, 03:48 PM
yep, sure, that would be good.
too busy to even make the data for myself at the mo, but will probably get around to it.

divxmaster
13-09-2014, 12:35 PM
a bit of a good news update,
I was using epg collector to get freeview data for my pc, and just realised that it can grab
sky guide data from DVBS also. Did a test and got all the sky data!

So, what this means is that if I can find the time to hack up a quick vb prog to take
the xml data and put it into TiVo load format, then all data can be loaded this way.
This allows you to remove the default gateway from the TiVo, so it wont run the
daily call and overwrite the data. This is how we used to run our tivos.

Of course, I would prefer the emulator to be fixed.
anybody want this to happen?

Ray
13-09-2014, 01:57 PM
That sounds good as cannot get the fix working for me. Now lost ESPN so if no fix will have to go to Sky+ and goodbye TiVo. Would be a pity after 14 years!

dieterm
17-09-2014, 10:08 AM
yep, sure, that would be good.
too busy to even make the data for myself at the mo, but will probably get around to it.

Dropbox at:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/yqrhv8aane2hax6/AAAhyOcXJ4FLPH5RzIGGN4Ola?dl=0

tonys
18-09-2014, 07:27 AM
Is there going to be a fix on the emulator?

divxmaster
19-09-2014, 11:53 PM
doesn't look like it!

divxmaster
21-09-2014, 04:16 PM
Dropbox at:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/yqrhv8aane2hax6/AAAhyOcXJ4FLPH5RzIGGN4Ola?dl=0

thanks dieterm,
will hopefully get the data generated soon. At the moment it takes a good 20 minutes, as I am manually doing it via excel,
so haven't done it for a while.

divxmaster
08-10-2014, 03:53 PM
Now no 1 2 and 3 data??
who is in charge of the emulator? cmon guys, give us some feedback,
at least let us know if this is being looked at

Ray
08-10-2014, 04:15 PM
Yes somebody please fix these issues.

dieterm
08-10-2014, 04:38 PM
Ditto !!! :p

tonys
08-10-2014, 05:29 PM
Careful guys, whoever looks after the emulator does it as a favour to all of us. Let's not be too demanding!

mpnash
10-10-2014, 10:13 PM
In case useful, I've put together a temporary workaround that auto-generates and loads TV1/2/3 data for TiVo following a daily call.

Instructions on how to download/install the scripts on your TiVo are available here (for now):
[edited: see latest post in http://forums.oztivo.net/showthread.php?2735-Guide-Data-Running-Out]

The process uses a script supplied by dieterm (thx!). Please post any fixes/suggestions here in this thread.

After many years of incredible service, it's about time I put something back. Hope this helps.

divxmaster
11-10-2014, 06:59 AM
awesome, good work. I'm too busy to even think about creating an emulator replacement at the moment.

mpnash
11-10-2014, 10:42 AM
...well, it's not flawless.

Two days ago, after it's daily execution at 6am, we had good EPG data for TV1/2/3. Yesterday, we had EPG data for TV2/3, but not TV1. After this morning's run, TV2 is still OK, but not TV1/3. No idea what's going wrong, but it'll probably come right by itself in a day or two, if previous performance is anything to go by.

It's possibly something to do with the TiVo data - I noticed some strange character codes, e.g. British pound sign. If anyone knows that these are problematic, or spots other issues, pls let me know the details as it should be straightforward for me to fix the parser.

Ray
11-10-2014, 12:15 PM
Thanks it is much appreciated. I only note that the upload file is tvguide-v001.tgz not tvguide-001.tgz but apart from that seems to work.

divxmaster
11-10-2014, 02:32 PM
...well, it's not flawless.

Two days ago, after it's daily execution at 6am, we had good EPG data for TV1/2/3. Yesterday, we had EPG data for TV2/3, but not TV1. After this morning's run, TV2 is still OK, but not TV1/3. No idea what's going wrong, but it'll probably come right by itself in a day or two, if previous performance is anything to go by.

It's possibly something to do with the TiVo data - I noticed some strange character codes, e.g. British pound sign. If anyone knows that these are problematic, or spots other issues, pls let me know the details as it should be straightforward for me to fix the parser.

tvload.tcl doesn't mind bad characters as far as I am aware. It will just go onto the next entry anyway if it does. I haven't looked into your script, but are you putting all 1-2-3 data in the one input file? It doesn't like that. If the input file is too long, it will crap out. We fixed this by creating a separate file for each channel and running loaddata on each file.

Cheers.

divxmaster
11-10-2014, 02:59 PM
just noticed all tv1-2-3 data is back! (from the emulator)
Good work whoever fixed it.

dieterm
11-10-2014, 03:34 PM
The process uses a script supplied by dieterm (thx!). Please post any fixes/suggestions here in this thread.



Sorry, I can't claim credit for any scripting :-) divxmaster perhaps ?

But nevertheless, thanks for the work you have done - about to test ..

mpnash
11-10-2014, 04:00 PM
Oops, sorry for wrong credit, divxmaster.
Uncanny timing re the emulator, but ah well. At least I have a backup for future ref.

FWIW:
- I fixed the tgz file name
- the script prepares and loads one channel at a time (I saw the errors when I tried them all at once)

divxmaster
12-10-2014, 05:43 AM
haha, no worries.
Not my script, but one of our team did write it!

Cheers

Islander
12-10-2014, 06:37 AM
just noticed all tv1-2-3 data is back! (from the emulator)
Good work whoever fixed it.

Great to see TV 1,2,3 data but at present the +1 channels are still empty. Hopefully ok tomorrow?

Islander
16-10-2014, 02:46 PM
1,2,3 and +1 channels now have data.

Many thanks to those who have been providing this...