Snapstream Firefly and BTV (Beyond TV)

[thejipster]

Does anyone have an XML life that they are willing to share that works w/ BTV and Firefly remote.
I am sure some of you already have created one.

I assume if I had created one and used the Firefly plugin, I would not need to run the Firefly software that came w/ BTV, which is kind of doggy.

Otherwise, I will create one and share it if anyone is interested.

Thanks
- J

[stisev]

I ditto, tritto, and quattro this request.

Is EventGhost even compatible with BeyondTV?? In the plugin section, I don't see the program or any available options to add this program. I realize that BTV uses snapstream, but still, shouldn't there be an entry for BTV, itself, to be controlled?

I don't have an XML file, but would definitely like one if you made it!

[fforde]

I dunno about a Beyond TV plugin, but if that doesn't happen, you could certainly just use keyboard emulation actions to control Beyond TV. Thats how I control MediaPortal. You could probably set something up in 15-20 minutes based on the online documentation: http://www.snapstream.com/Support/Help_ ... rtcuts.htm

If you want to take a look at how I have my config setup for MediaPortal as a reference, let me know and I will post my xml file.

[CollinR]

Just change to SageTV and...

A. No more price gotchas.
B. Totally integrated solution.
C. $100 SD clients.

If you don't wanna do the right thing I have like 3-4 BTV server licenses and another 5-8 client seats.

To properly answer your query... Yes I have used EG with BTV, just map the keyboard commands.


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[stisev]

To properly answer your query... Yes I have used EG with BTV, just map the keyboard commands.

What plugin did you use?? If you've mapped the commands already, could you post your XML?

Thanks

[thejipster]

I was planning to map the events to keyboard short cuts as well. But if you have one already created, do you mind sharing it?

- J

[CollinR]

I trashed that a long time ago, no plugin needed just map the keyboard commands.

(If you can't tell I am POed at BTV, so I don't help their customer base. Aside from conversion to something that works. If you get SageTV I'll walk you through the entire process.)

[thejipster]

No need for SageTv. BeyondTV works perfectly fine for me. The only think that I am waiting for now is the support of unencrypted QAM HD signal.

I have it configured so that I can stream to two laptops simultaneously over Wifi. One using B/G and the other use A. I will just map the setting to keyboard shortcuts

Here is the Context folder for BTV w/ all the shortcut mapped to the Firefly remote.

<Folder Name="BTV" id="335">
<Macro Name="Up" Expanded="True">
<Event Name="Firefly.Up" />
<Action>Window.SendKeys(u'{Up}')</Action>
<Action Enabled="False">EventGhost.AutoRepeat(0.59999999999999998, 0.29999999999999999, 0.01, 3.0)</Action>
</Macro>
<Macro Name="Down" Expanded="True">
<Event Name="Firefly.Down" />
<Action>Window.SendKeys(u'{Down}')</Action>
<Action Enabled="False">EventGhost.AutoRepeat(0.59999999999999998, 0.29999999999999999, 0.01, 3.0)</Action>
</Macro>
<Macro Name="Right" Expanded="True">
<Event Name="Firefly.Right" />
<Action>Window.SendKeys(u'{Right}')</Action>
<Action Enabled="False">EventGhost.AutoRepeat(0.59999999999999998, 0.29999999999999999, 0.01, 3.0)</Action>
</Macro>
<Macro Name="Left" Expanded="True">
<Event Name="Firefly.Left" />
<Action>Window.SendKeys(u'{Left}', False)</Action>
<Action Enabled="False">EventGhost.AutoRepeat(0.59999999999999998, 0.29999999999999999, 0.01, 3.0)</Action>
</Macro>
<Macro Name="Ok -> Enter Key" Expanded="True">
<Event Name="Firefly.Ok" />
<Event Name="Firefly.Enter" />
<Action>Window.SendKeys(u'{Enter}')</Action>
</Macro>
<Macro Name="Power -> Alt+F4" Expanded="True">
<Event Name="Firefly.Close" />
<Action>Window.SendKeys(u'{Alt+F4}')</Action>
</Macro>
<Macro Name="Fast Forward" Expanded="True">
<Event Name="Firefly.Forward" />
<Action>Window.SendKeys(u'{Right}')</Action>
</Macro>
<Macro Name="Rewind" Expanded="True">
<Event Name="Firefly.Rewind" />
<Action>Window.SendKeys(u'{Left}', False)</Action>
</Macro>
<Macro Name="ChannelUp -> Plus" Expanded="True">
<Event Name="Firefly.ChannelUp" />
<Action>Window.SendKeys(u'+')</Action>
</Macro>
<Macro Name="ChannelDown -> Minus" Expanded="True">
<Event Name="Firefly.ChannelDown" />
<Action>Window.SendKeys(u'-')</Action>
</Macro>
<Macro Name="Play" Expanded="True">
<Event Name="Firefly.Play" />
<Action>Window.SendKeys(u'P', False)</Action>
</Macro>
<Macro Name="Pause" Expanded="True">
<Event Name="Firefly.Pause" />
<Action>Window.SendKeys(u'{Space}', False)</Action>
</Macro>
<Macro Name="Stop" Expanded="True">
<Event Name="Firefly.Stop" />
<Action>Window.SendKeys(u'S', False)</Action>
</Macro>
<Macro Name="Turn on Clone Display Mode" Expanded="True">
<Event Name="Firefly.B" />
<Action>Window.SendKeys(u'{Shift+Ctrl+Alt+F1}', False)</Action>
</Macro>
<Macro Name="Toggle to TV Out Mode" Expanded="True">
<Event Name="Firefly.C" />
<Action>Window.SendKeys(u'{Shift+Ctrl+Alt+F2}', False)</Action>
</Macro>
<Macro Name="Program Guide Overlay" Expanded="True">
<Event Name="Firefly.A" />
<Action>Window.SendKeys(u'E', False)</Action>
</Macro>
<Macro Name="Last Channel" Expanded="True">
<Event Name="Firefly.D" />
<Action>Window.SendKeys(u'E', False)</Action>
</Macro>
<Macro Name="Menu" Expanded="True">
<Event Name="Firefly.Menu" />
<Action>Window.SendKeys(u'{Escape}', False)</Action>
</Macro>
<Macro Name="1" Expanded="True">
<Event Name="Firefly.Num1" />
<Action>Window.SendKeys(u'{1}', False)</Action>
</Macro>
<Macro Name="2" Expanded="True">
<Event Name="Firefly.Num2" />
<Action>Window.SendKeys(u'{2}', False)</Action>
</Macro>
<Macro Name="3" Expanded="True">
<Event Name="Firefly.Num3" />
<Action>Window.SendKeys(u'{3}', False)</Action>
</Macro>
<Macro Name="4" Expanded="True">
<Event Name="Firefly.Num4" />
<Action>Window.SendKeys(u'{4}', False)</Action>
</Macro>
<Macro Name="5" Expanded="True">
<Event Name="Firefly.Num5" />
<Action Name="Emulate Keystrokes: {5}">Window.SendKeys(u'{5}', False)</Action>
</Macro>
<Macro Name="6" Expanded="True">
<Event Name="Firefly.Num6" />
<Action Name="Emulate Keystrokes: {6}">Window.SendKeys(u'{6}', False)</Action>
</Macro>
<Macro Name="7" Expanded="True">
<Event Name="Firefly.Num7" />
<Action Name="Emulate Keystrokes: {7}">Window.SendKeys(u'{7}', False)</Action>
</Macro>
<Macro Name="8" Expanded="True">
<Event Name="Firefly.Num8" />
<Action Name="Emulate Keystrokes: {8}">Window.SendKeys(u'{8}', False)</Action>
</Macro>
<Macro Name="9" Expanded="True">
<Event Name="Firefly.Num9" />
<Action Name="Emulate Keystrokes: {9}">Window.SendKeys(u'{9}', False)</Action>
</Macro>
<Macro Name="0" Expanded="True">
<Event Name="Firefly.Num0" />
<Action Name="Emulate Keystrokes: {0}">Window.SendKeys(u'{0}', False)</Action>
</Macro>
<Macro Name="d" Expanded="True">
<Event Name="Firefly.D" />
<Action Name="Emulate Keystrokes: {L}">Window.SendKeys(u'{L}', False)</Action>
</Macro>
<Macro Name="Skip Forward 30 sec" Expanded="True">
<Event Name="Firefly.NextTrack" />
<Action Name="Emulate Keystrokes: {.}">Window.SendKeys(u'.', False)</Action>
</Macro>
<Macro Name="Skip Back 7 sec" Expanded="True">
<Event Name="Firefly.PreviousTrack" />
<Action Name="Emulate Keystrokes: {,}">Window.SendKeys(u',', False)</Action>
</Macro>
<Macro Name="Volume Up" Expanded="True">
<Event Name="Firefly.VolumeUp" />
<Action Name="Emulate Keystrokes: {+}">Window.SendKeys(u'{+}', False)</Action>
</Macro>
<Macro Name="Volumn Down" Expanded="True">
<Event Name="Firefly.VolumeDown" />
<Action Name="Emulate Keystrokes: {-}">Window.SendKeys(u'{-}', False)</Action>
</Macro>
<Macro Name="Record Live TV" Expanded="True">
<Event Name="Firefly.Record" />
<Action Name="Emulate Keystrokes: {R}">Window.SendKeys(u'{R}', False)</Action>
</Macro>
<Macro Name="Stop" Expanded="True">
<Event Name="Firefly.Stop" />
<Action Name="Emulate Keystrokes: {S}">Window.SendKeys(u'{S}', False)</Action>
</Macro>
<Macro Name="Exit" Expanded="True">
<Event Name="Firefly.Back" />
<Event Name="Firefly.Exit" />
<Action Name="Emulate Keystrokes: {ESC}">Window.SendKeys(u'{Escape}', False)</Action>
</Macro>
<Macro Name="TV" Expanded="True">
<Event Name="Firefly.TV" />
<Event Name="Firefly.FireFly" />
<Action>System.Execute(u'C:\\Program Files\\SnapStream Media\\Beyond TV\\BTVD3DShell.exe', u'', 0, False, 2, u'C:\\Program Files\\SnapStream Media\\Beyond TV')</Action>
</Macro>
<Macro Name="Options" Expanded="True">
<Event Name="Firefly.Option" />
<Action Name="Emulate Keystrokes: {G}">Window.SendKeys(u'G', False)</Action>
</Macro>
</Folder>

- J

[dfn_doe]

Here is the Context folder for BTV w/ all the shortcut mapped to the Firefly remote.

This worked great for me! Thanks a bunch for the time saver.

[lotus]

do I have to reproduce this manualy in EG or can I insert it somewere in a file?

[jinxdone]

Simply copy & paste it into EG.