iRule - Page 213

Don't know what the mce controller plugin is. You would have to download the mcecontroller software and install it on your htpc and then put it in your startup folder or run it as a service so it's always on. You should look for the extended command set at iruleathome.com and use that. Then add buttons for the keyboard in the builder.

No extra equipment to buy.

Steve: These are the kind of details that go in a manual and don't fit in demos. Did I mention you need a manual

I would *LOVE* a good manual for this!!!!

Correct, you don't need to buy anything. You can use EventGhost as an alternative to mce controller, that opens up a whole new world of possibilities.

Too many variables and the fact that different devices report in different ways/formats will make the manual prohibitive to create without it turning into a Britanica.


Alex

So in lieu of a detailed manual the users are supposed to guess, or use trial and error? I respectfully disagree. If the requirements dictate lengthy docs, all the more reason to have a reference. A manual on how every device produces output is not necessary or appropriate. How the software behaves with any input is appropriate.

Anyone having problems with iRuleBuilder lately? I'm experiencing extremely long load/save times, but also strange new behaviour when selecting and placing objects. Selecting an object moves it left/down. Placing a new object puts it four of five rows below the intended spot. Extremely frustrating! Anyone else noticed this?

I've bee posting this for weeks now about load save times but bond else seemed to respond. It's been like this for weeks now on chrome with me. Takes at least 2 mins to load up and 1-3 mins for saves.

Strange, I haven't had problems with save/load up, and I use Chrome too....it's not the fastest thing, but no way near minutes, rather 5-10sec. .......

Jim,

How big is your setup?


Alex

I am having trouble with "Defining the HTTP command string". In the tutorials I am at the step to add a HTTP Gateway. It states to "Copy the command string in the data field".

I have the Global Cache IP address set.

I have all of the devices imported. (This was very nice and a great database)

First question, where do I get the command string?

Second question. Is this required for each command? For each device?

I am pretty sure I am missing something simple here.

I also notice in the irule picture thread some people have there album art displayed in irule itself.

Is this possible with xbmc...using irule?

This is the perfect example of why a manual is needed (or a bit better 'How to...' video/tutorial with regards to configuration requirements).

As a fellow noob to all this I kept thinking that the GC somehow played a role in everything iRule but in fact both Network & HTTP gateways are set-up to communicate directly with your IP supported devices.

You have to know upfront what type of IP protocol your device supports and most importantly the port. For instance my DTV HR24 supports direct HTTP so this requires an HTTP gateway setup in iRule. The main difference I see between the two is that the port must be concatenated to your devices IP address in your definition (i.e. - 192.168.1.xx:8080 for a DTV receiver; see attached pic). whereas a 'Network' (telnet protocol), gateway has a separate line for the port (usually 23 for telnet).

It took me a very long time to figure this out through trial and error (and help from the vets here like Mike & Steve... thanks!!).

Thus a manual for overall setup steps at the very least...

FYI, my setup is quite large and I'm not experiencing any issues with the builder using chrome 18.0.1025.151 m.

Clam

Oh and I don't know if this is helpful to some of you without PhotoShop abilities to create custom images inside your backgrounds but I found a quick workaround.

If you find an image you really like and want it on your page you can drag it onto your page and change it to be a link. Then simply point your link back to the same page your dragging to and this will remove the image translucency.

Easy-peezy... lemon squeezy.

Or you could just put the image on the background!

SC

+1 for a manual. This will never be a product for the masses and without a manual it is suitable for even fewer. If I was a dealer the lack of documentation would be a deal breaker.

Guys... The iRule team is aware of the need and desire for better support documentation and is working on a solution.

SC

Hi, I could need some help to figure out what's the difference between the home page and the activity page in the main panel, contained in the default GUI from IRULE?
-should I choose the activity page as home panel??? I hope you understand what i'm "talking" about :-/

The only difference is the name. You can make any panel/page your home page or any panel/page your activity page. Just make sure you mark your home page and panel as such in the page properties window. "Home Page" = "yes"

mborner, thank you, I understand what you are saying :-) - but when we look at the default GUI in iRule, why did they choose to add both the activity and the home page in the main panel? -wouldn't it have been sufficient to add one of those...... it would, if I understood you right?

Mine is quite large: 20 panels, 100 pages. Takes about 5 mins to load/save. The misplacement issue vanished after a reboot.

Won't it stay translucent without an active designation (or are you saying there's an option to designate it as an image)?



So I get the definition of this Mike but what is the point if you designate a page as 'Home Page=Yes' and when you launch iRule it doesn't auto-load?

Is this a bug that it still goes to your panels page even though you specify a home page?

Thanks!

Oh man my ipad set up is at least 35 panels. I like to do panels so I can build with more links. Its how itai taught me from when it first launched. My iphone setup is smaller for now. 15 panels

So it sounds like a few of us noobs are having issues with feedback and I for one would love it if someone could provide a quick step-by-step on how to get them going for us.

I tried using three of the feedbacks on my DTV page but when I load the panel in iOS it no workee.... why? (see attached)

As usual... thanks for all the help!

Are you sending the "Get Tuned Query" command to the DTV? The receiver only sends the information in the feedback when requested by sending this command. I have created an Entrance not that executes every 10 seconds sending the "Get Tuned Query" command, and my feedbacks update properly.

Another thing to check is if your feedback is properly linked to the device. In iRule builder, select "DirecTV HTTP" from the feedback tab. In the properties window in the bottom right corner, make sure to select whatever device correspends to your DTV receiver. I believe this links the feedback to the gateway.

Do you still have the ability to drag/drop pics. to where ever you want, when you're in the "eyeball" window in the browser image library?? -I used to be able to do this, but not anymore...

It works for me if I hold down the Ctrl key while dragging. (using IE9 on Windows 7)

Nope... cause I don't even know what the heck that is (or means)!

Is that where the "starts with..." & "ends with..." comes into play?

Again... I'm a noobologist when it comes to iRule (and I write and debug legacy IBM code for a living so you would think this stuff would come easy to me... not!), and would appreciate it (very much), if someone could layout steps for doing one DirecTV feedback and maybe a Denon receiver volume example (as I've seen from some people on the iRule pics page).

OR... if there's a "How to...", video tutorial, or link I'm all for being able to "fish for myself" and stop bothering you vets!

Thanks!

Hi, thank you SO much, I wasn't aware of that I should hold the ctrl button while dragging. -sorry