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post #481 of 2973
2/2/11 at 12:44pm
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Originally Posted by shftup View Post

is that with full menu support?

My guess just BD Lite. Full BD Menu support would require a java license which means someone has to pay up for
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post #482 of 2973
2/2/11 at 12:45pm
ahh yes. BD lite is what I meant. Thanks D!
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post #483 of 2973
2/2/11 at 3:19pm
From the XBMC Roadmap for 11.0, sounds like this stuff is already done...

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Added support for direct playback of ISO image files for Blu-ray Disc as well as video library integration
Improved Blu-ray Disc and harddrive playback support of unencrypted bdmv and mpls files without menus
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post #484 of 2973
2/3/11 at 4:52pm
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Originally Posted by wuench View Post

It plays DVD ISO's. Looks like unencrypted Bluray is on the roadmap for 11.0. (4 weeks)


Good news, I am definitely looking forward to that.
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post #485 of 2973
2/3/11 at 8:43pm
Is there anywhere to download a current executable build of the latest svn?
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post #486 of 2973
2/4/11 at 6:22am
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Originally Posted by 61016216 View Post

Is there anywhere to download a current executable build of the latest svn?

Hosting of the XBMC project source code has recently moved from SVN to Git, this seems to have made the nightly builds not possible for the moment.

Normally official nightly builds could have be obtained from http://xbmc.org/download/ however at the moment only the stable Dharma build is available.

Unofficial builds could normally be obtained from http://sshcs.com/xbmc/ however the post Dharma buillds on there only go up to Build R35744 on the 2nd Jan 2011 when the switch from SVN to Git happened.
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post #487 of 2973
2/7/11 at 6:21pm
The majority of my videos play perfect, however I have found a very small number that are unable to properly play - I get full sound but a black screen when I play them; I found this when playing a few videos from the add-on for AnimeFTW.tv as well (but most of those play fine too). The odd thing (to me) is that if I click back to the home menu, the video will suddenly be visible and play in the background under the menu but as soon as I close the menu the screen goes black again, with video still playing, well at least the audio

Patrick


my system specifics:
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(not sure of XBMC version but I have 12/17/2010 date for XBMC application file)
example video file is MPEG-4, XVID codec, 350mb size

Media Player Classic Home Cinemax64 is able to play video
I verified Windows Media Center is also able to play the file

installed - directx11, june2010

pc = emachines 1402-05
amd athlon II Neo K125 1.7ghz 2g ram
geforce 9200 w/512mb ram
- driver 266.58
windows 7 home premium
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post #488 of 2973
2/7/11 at 10:20pm
Hey guys had a few questions!
I tried doing the netflix setup on the first page. It seems to be working BUT after it launches the video how the heck do I close it?? Also is there a way to get all the artwork and everything to show up. Browsing just with titles kinda sucks :/
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post #489 of 2973
2/8/11 at 8:53am
Given that I don't care about Blu-ray menus, is there any reason not to simply use MPC-HC to play a mounted Blu-ray ISO instead of using TMT and instead of first ripping to MKV? I'm not seeing one. MPC-HC seems to play Blu-ray file/folder just fine, starting immediately with the main movie... I wonder how it knows which mpls to use...
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post #490 of 2973
2/8/11 at 10:32am
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Originally Posted by JAB View Post

Given that I don't care about Blu-ray menus, is there any reason not to simply use MPC-HC to play a mounted Blu-ray ISO instead of using TMT and instead of first ripping to MKV? I'm not seeing one. MPC-HC seems to play Blu-ray file/folder just fine, starting immediately with the main movie... I wonder how it knows which mpls to use...

If you only have the main movie then there is nothing for MPC HC to figure out. For a full disc I am not sure what MPC HC does, possibly look at the mpls with the longest runtime?
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post #491 of 2973
2/8/11 at 3:37pm
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Originally Posted by undersinjake View Post

Hey guys had a few questions!
I tried doing the netflix setup on the first page. It seems to be working BUT after it launches the video how the heck do I close it?? Also is there a way to get all the artwork and everything to show up. Browsing just with titles kinda sucks :/

The Netflix plugin launches Internet Explorer to actually show the movie. To quit it you can do [alt]-f4 on the keyboard (you have to do it twice if you're in full screen mode) or use a key mapping program of some sort to turn an IR command into a keystroke. I use LM Remote Keymap.

The artwork (or lack there of) is, I think, a functional of the plugin. Either the author never included the artwork or the public Netflix API doesn't provide that.
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post #492 of 2973
2/8/11 at 8:44pm
For Netflix streaming, I find it hard to beat a $99 Apple TV. It's responsive, has artwork, and a nice user interface.
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post #493 of 2973
2/9/11 at 10:25pm
Read through the thread, and didn't see an answer to this (but I may have just missed it):
What is the best way to handle multiple versions of the same movie/video from XBMC?
For example, a single movie with the following formats:
.iso (for use on the HTPC or the WDTV for DVD .iso)
.mkv (for use on devices that support mkv but can't mount an iso for BluRay/HDDVD)
.mp4 (usually compressed for generic/portable use)

Currently I store all 3 in the same folder. This works fine for file mode but not library mode (can't tell which is which).
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post #494 of 2973
2/10/11 at 5:47am
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Originally Posted by BartMan01 View Post

Read through the thread, and didn't see an answer to this (but I may have just missed it):
What is the best way to handle multiple versions of the same movie/video from XBMC?
For example, a single movie with the following formats:
.iso (for use on the HTPC or the WDTV for DVD .iso)
.mkv (for use on devices that support mkv but can't mount an iso for BluRay/HDDVD)
.mp4 (usually compressed for generic/portable use)

Currently I store all 3 in the same folder. This works fine for file mode but not library mode (can't tell which is which).

You can modify your scan setting in the advancedsettings.xml to ignore files following a regex pattern. More particularly with the setting:
http://wiki.xbmc.org/index.php?title...fromlisting.3E

It's not very user friendly, but it works.
I've set mine up to ignore trailers. My trailers are organized for MediaBrowser, and not easily compatible with XBMC, so I choose not to scan them.

CFC
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post #495 of 2973
2/10/11 at 5:53am
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Originally Posted by JAB View Post

For Netflix streaming, I find it hard to beat a $99 Apple TV. It's responsive, has artwork, and a nice user interface.

Or the 59$ Roku, even cheaper.
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post #496 of 2973
2/10/11 at 5:56am
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Originally Posted by JAB View Post

Given that I don't care about Blu-ray menus, is there any reason not to simply use MPC-HC to play a mounted Blu-ray ISO instead of using TMT and instead of first ripping to MKV? I'm not seeing one. MPC-HC seems to play Blu-ray file/folder just fine, starting immediately with the main movie... I wonder how it knows which mpls to use...

I don`t think that works, i`ll have to try it and get back to you. As for functionality, i think it scans the index.bdvm file like most ripping programs, and get's its info from there.
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post #497 of 2973
2/10/11 at 6:00am
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Originally Posted by undersinjake View Post

Hey guys had a few questions!
I tried doing the netflix setup on the first page. It seems to be working BUT after it launches the video how the heck do I close it?? Also is there a way to get all the artwork and everything to show up. Browsing just with titles kinda sucks :/

The Netflix plugin is a work-in-progress. Artwork will be added in the future versions. As for closing it, use the MCE remote program (the onde under addons->programs) to map a remote key for Alt+f4
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post #498 of 2973
2/10/11 at 10:25am
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Originally Posted by CFC View Post
You can modify your scan setting in the advancedsettings.xml to ignore files following a regex pattern. More particularly with the setting:
http://wiki.xbmc.org/index.php?title...fromlisting.3E

It's not very user friendly, but it works.
I've set mine up to ignore trailers. My trailers are organized for MediaBrowser, and not easily compatible with XBMC, so I choose not to scan them.

CFC
I will think about this option, but there is no consistent way I want to handle a specific file type
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post #499 of 2973
2/10/11 at 12:22pm
hey guys, after I install Youtube add on, where do I go to use it?
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post #500 of 2973
2/10/11 at 12:53pm
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Originally Posted by boxterduke View Post

hey guys, after I install Youtube add on, where do I go to use it?


Go to Videos then Video Add Ons you will find it there usually.. It depends on the skin you are using.
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post #501 of 2973
2/10/11 at 1:02pm
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Originally Posted by Dullie View Post

Go to Videos then Video Add Ons you will find it there usually.. It depends on the skin you are using.

Cool thanks I'm using AQ2
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post #502 of 2973
2/10/11 at 1:04pm
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Originally Posted by GreenEyez View Post

I don`t think that works, i`ll have to try it and get back to you. As for functionality, i think it scans the index.bdvm file like most ripping programs, and get's its info from there.

It works. It's just not clear to me how it chooses which mpls to play or how often it will be wrong.
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post #503 of 2973
2/11/11 at 11:04pm
how do you make XBMC play bluray iso files?

this is my playercorefactory

Code:

  
    
      C:\\Program Files\\ArcSoft\\TotalMedia Theatre 5\\uMCEPlayer5.exe
        "G:"
      true
      true
      none
    

     C:\\Program Files\\Media Player Classic - Home Cinema\\mpc-hc.exe
     false
     false
     none
   
 
      C:\\XBMC_Extras\\MountAndPlayBlu.bat
      
      true
      true
      none
and this is the MountAndPlayBlu.bat
Code:
"C:\\Program Files\\Elaborate Bytes\\VirtualCloneDrive\\VCDMount.exe" /d=0 %1
ping -n 2 127.0.0.1 > NUL
"C:\\Program Files\\Elaborate Bytes\\VirtualCloneDrive\\VCDMount.exe" /d=0 /u
If i insert "C:\\Program Files\\ArcSoft\\TotalMedia Theatre 5\\uMCEPlayer5.exe" between those 2 lines in MountAndPlayBlu.bat I can play bluray withthat but TMT5 doesnt launch in fullscreen.

Any ideas how to fix this? or other alternatives?

thanks
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post #504 of 2973
2/12/11 at 6:00am
Thread Starter 
Apply the latest patch to TMT5. It fixes the launch in windowed mode bug for the 7MC pluging (uMCEPlayer5.exe)
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post #505 of 2973
2/13/11 at 2:43pm
I can't get XBMC to launch TMT5 properly - It just flashes the desktop for a moment and then sits there with the 'press OK when done' box.
Here is my current config for my Windows 7 64bit system:

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C:\\Program Files (x86)\\ArcSoft\\TotalMedia Theatre 5\\uMCEPlayer5.exe
"G:"
true
true
none


C:\\Program Files\\Media Player Classic - Home Cinema\\mpc-hc64.exe
"{1}" /fullscreen /close
false
false
none


C:\\XBMC_Extras\\MountAndPlayBlu.bat

true
true
none








C:\\XBMC_Extras\\MountAndPlayBlu.bat
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"C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Elaborate Bytes\\VirtualCloneDrive\\VCDMount.exe" /d=0 %1
ping -n 2 127.0.0.1 > NUL
"C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Elaborate Bytes\\VirtualCloneDrive\\VCDMount.exe" /d=0 /u

Log file:
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16:16:22 T:3856 M:1236541440 NOTICE: ExternalPlayer Filename: C:\\XBMC_Extras\\MountAndPlayBlu.bat
16:16:22 T:3856 M:1236541440 WARNING: ExternalPlayer: invalid value for warpcursor: none
16:16:22 T:3856 M:1236541440 NOTICE: ExternalPlayer Tweaks: hideconsole (true), hidexbmc (true), islauncher (false), warpcursor (none)
16:16:22 T:3856 M:1236541440 NOTICE: CExternalPlayer::OpenFile: smb://ZEUS/Videos/Movies/27 Dresses (2008) BluRay/27 Dresses.BluRay.iso
16:16:22 T:4936 M:1236541440 NOTICE: CExternalPlayer::Process: Player : C:\\XBMC_Extras\\MountAndPlayBlu.bat
16:16:22 T:4936 M:1236541440 NOTICE: CExternalPlayer::Process: File : \\\\ZEUS\\Videos\\Movies\\27 Dresses (2008) BluRay\\27 Dresses.BluRay.iso
16:16:22 T:4936 M:1236541440 NOTICE: CExternalPlayer::Process: Content:
16:16:22 T:4936 M:1236541440 NOTICE: CExternalPlayer::Process: Args :
16:16:22 T:4936 M:1236541440 NOTICE: CExternalPlayer::Process: Start
16:16:22 T:4936 M:1236541440 NOTICE: CExternalPlayer::Process: Releasing audio device 2
16:16:22 T:4936 M:1236426752 NOTICE: CExternalPlayer::Process: Hiding XBMC window
16:16:22 T:4936 M:1235865600 NOTICE: CExternalPlayer::ExecuteAppW32: "C:\\XBMC_Extras\\MountAndPlayBlu.bat" "\\\\ZEUS\\Videos\\Movies\\27 Dresses (2008) BluRay\\27 Dresses.BluRay.iso"
16:16:24 T:4936 M:1238921216 NOTICE: CExternalPlayer::ExecuteAppW32: WAIT_OBJECT_0
16:16:24 T:4936 M:1238921216 NOTICE: CExternalPlayer::Process: XBMC cannot stay hidden for a launcher process
16:16:32 T:4936 M:1241186304 NOTICE: CExternalPlayer::Process: Stop
16:16:32 T:4936 M:1241186304 NOTICE: CExternalPlayer::Process: Showing XBMC window
16:16:32 T:4936 M:1241186304 NOTICE: CExternalPlayer::Process: Reclaiming audio device 2

Is there something blatently wrong with this setup? MPC-HC launces for MKV's like it should but the convoluted mount/launch process for TMT5 isn't working with no real indication as to why.

If I put in 'pause' commands between each line of the batch file it is mounting the drive, and unmounting the drive. Not sure what is happening with that middle line.
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post #506 of 2973
2/13/11 at 3:25pm
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Originally Posted by BartMan01 View Post

I can't get XBMC to launch TMT5 properly - It just flashes the desktop for a moment and then sits there with the 'press OK when done' box.

I had a similar problem. My solution was to go into SYSTEM > SETTINGS > SYSTEM and check the box labeled USE A FULLSCREEN WINDOW RATHER THAN TRUE FULLSCREEN. TMT5 worked fine after that. Before I did that I got basically the same non-response from TMT5 you're getting.
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post #507 of 2973
2/13/11 at 5:02pm
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Originally Posted by pkscout View Post

I had a similar problem. My solution was to go into SYSTEM > SETTINGS > SYSTEM and check the box labeled USE A FULLSCREEN WINDOW RATHER THAN TRUE FULLSCREEN. TMT5 worked fine after that. Before I did that I got basically the same non-response from TMT5 you're getting.

I'll give that a shot. I also found that by putting the command to run TMT5 with the G: drive worked in place of the ping home > nul line.
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post #508 of 2973
2/13/11 at 6:51pm
@batman01

u should insert this "C:\\Program Files (x86)\\ArcSoft\\TotalMedia Theatre 5\\uMCEPlayer5.exe" to your MoundAndPlayBlu.bat

so it would look something like this

Code:
"C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Elaborate Bytes\\VirtualCloneDrive\\VCDMount.exe" /d=0 %1
ping -n 2 127.0.0.1 > NUL
"C:\\Program Files (x86)\\ArcSoft\\TotalMedia Theatre 5\\uMCEPlayer5.exe"
"C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Elaborate Bytes\\VirtualCloneDrive\\VCDMount.exe" /d=0 /u
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post #509 of 2973
2/14/11 at 7:01am
Anyone having problems with Advanced Launcher? When I try to set it up, it only sees my DVD drive. I checked out the XBMC boards and it sounds like it was an issue in the past, but I can't get any help when inquiring about it.

thx
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post #510 of 2973
2/14/11 at 2:54pm
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Originally Posted by mbbransc View Post
Anyone having problems with Advanced Launcher? When I try to set it up, it only sees my DVD drive. I checked out the XBMC boards and it sounds like it was an issue in the past, but I can't get any help when inquiring about it.

thx
Either here or on the XBMC boards someone said you have to make sure there isn't a disk in the drive or all you will see is the DVD drive. I think I saw that after I had given up on the launcher as too buggy to be worth it, so I never tried it.
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