NEW: [MTM] Media Tools Manager
Media Tools Manager is the latest extension for Streaming Library Manager! It includes a set of activities that can be done to help work with certain datasets, controls, processes, and more. This is especially true with functions available within or because of Channels DVR. The initial set of options are available under 'Tools' in the sidebar:
As with any extension, user can disable it at any time in 'Settings':
It also works in tandem with the other extensions. For instance, if you disable the Channels DVR integration, the related MTM areas will also be hidden.
MODIFIED: [MTM] Reports & Queries moved to MTM, has minor redesign
'Reports & Queries' is now a part of Media Tools Manager. There have been a few behind the scenes updates, as well as a bit of a facelift in a few areas. Otherwise, it is about the same:
This formatting change also impacted the 'Files' area:
NEW: [MTM] Gracenote Search
Gracenote Search is a tool to find the correct Gracenote ID for a station, something very useful for getting guide data when using tools like PLM. This builds on top of prior work done by other Channels Community users, providing a cleaner and seamless experience.
Please see the repo for complete directions. Note that this tool requires an active Channels DVR subscription to work.
NEW: [MTM] CSV Explorer
CSV Explorer is a tool to effortlessly look through data provided by web csv files, most notably what is available from the Channels DVR API & Feed Explorer.
Much like Gracenote Search, it requires the user to provide a value of what they would like to explore. In this case, it is a link that is created by the Channels DVR API & Feed Explorer.
Please see the repo for complete directions. Note that this tool requires an active Channels DVR subscription to work.
NEW: [MTM] Automation
Automation allows users to schedule specialized tasks to run various steps to help manage their media or deal with specific issues/use cases.
Currently, the first automation available is:
All current and future automation options will be 'off' by default with a time of whenever they are added. It is up to the user to decide if they want to schedule, run only demand, or not use at all.
MODIFIED: [PLM] Temp File Removal Troubleshooting
Modified 'Reliable Remove' so that it does an additional check for the temp file before it attempts to remove it. Also added to the scheduler a process that will try to remove the temp file again 30 minutes after the last run, just in case. Will continue to monitor to see if this resolves the rare issues of the temp file continuing to get stuck.