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XBMC for Xbox (XboxMediaCenter) SVN rev11601 build of February 10th 2008 compiled by T3CH

This is a complete snapshot of what was in SVN at the time the build was compiled, with just a few small additions:
   + Killarny & Nuka1195 & Pike's Apple Movie Trailers (AMT) SVN pre0.99.2 rev1804 [scripts/Apple Movie Trailers]
   + EnderW & Blittan's XBMCScripts Installer 1.8 SCRIPT [scripts/XBMCScripts]
   + Team XBMC Lyrics 1.5.5 rev1771 SCRIPT [scripts/XBMC Lyrics]
   + Asteron's Tetris 1.1 SCRIPT [scripts/Tetris]
   + BigBellyBilly's T3CH Upgrader 1.4 [scripts/T3CH Upgrader]
   + Nuka1195 & Dataratt's AOL Videos Plugin 1.1.1 [plugins/video/AOL Videos Plugin]
   + Codecs for mplayer [/system/players/mplayer/codecs/*]
   + PM3 Red Theme + PM3 Blue Theme by Jezz_X


Special Note From T3CH:

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* BBB's T3CH Upgrader updated to 1.4
* I'm including the >>XBMC Win32 PC environment<<.exe that is meant for skinners & python developers, read more about the concept here. It was built using Microsoft DirectX Summer 2004 SDK.
* I've tweaked the win32 >>run_me_first.bat<< so it runs and then unmounts the virtual drives when you exit.
* If you want to report bugs, please do it the PROPER way, see http://xbmc.org/wiki...oper_Bug_Report

NOTEWORTHY, XML and SCRIPT CHANGES IN THIS BUILD:

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Here is the FULL changelog since the January 27th 2007 SVN Rev11426 Build (last one posted on xbins/xbox-scene):

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2008-02-09  11601  fixed: imdb scraper - due to imdb site changes (been planned for a while they now use SX+value,SY+value to scale images) also fixes that ugly invalid url "f.jpg" that was all over the log files. "note: there is still an issue with the parser that needs fixing - disabling actor thumbs may help any deadlocks you experience for now."
2008-02-09  11597  fixed: another scenario popped up regards trailers when imdb do minor site changes, this fix should cater for 3 possible scenarios now - keep them coming imdb
2008-02-09  11595  added: a few more bios ids
2008-02-08  11589  fixed: results list for manual lookups was incorrectly showing <artist - artist "title">
2008-02-08  11588  fixed: [ 1824570 ] LCD Brightness stops working after using PWMControl
2008-02-08  11587  Fixed : Visualisation Preset List didn't wrap top to bottom and bottom to top
2008-02-08  11585  merged: backport of warning fixes from linuxport
2008-02-07  11554  changed: avoid seeking back if dvdplayer demuxer failed to read probe data
2008-02-07  11553  fixed: audio switching in dvdplayer wasn't working correctly
2008-02-07  11552  fixed: changing audiostream while dvdplayer is paused would lockup xbmc
2008-02-07  11551  fixed: bug [ 1880304 ] Translation error in PMIII Skin
2008-02-07  11550  fixed: bug [ 1882044 ] Screensaver switches incorrectly off using FTP command
2008-02-07  11549  fixed: mtv scraper was scraping artist+title not just title as intended
2008-02-06  11536  Fixed : Container.FolderThumb and Container.TVShowThumb didn't reset on "Go to root" in context menu
2008-02-06  11534  Fixed : Navigation in DialogMediaSource.xml (thanks to topfs2 for pointing it out)
2008-02-05  11523  merge r11520: dvdplayervideo would deadlock if paused and player asked it to close stream while waiting for buffers.
2008-02-05  11514  fixed : MultiPathDirectory was incorrectly implemented changed from CStdString& to char* (fixes issue with content resetting on multipath)
2008-02-04  11504  fixed: dvdplayer would sometimes fail to play a second file if not stopped before starting next file.
2008-02-04  11503  fixed: strStrippedPath is now decoded before output to the Music/Video scanner, much more appealing
2008-02-03  11500  added: httpapi KeyRepeat command - repeats key events sent via SendKey command
2008-02-02  11499  added: setProperty() and getProperty() listitem methods to python. Basically you can set your own infolabels using ListItem.Property(WhatEverYouSet) (Thanks cptspiff and jmarshall) changed: setInfo() added "lyrics" to type "music"
2008-02-02  11498  added: system.getbool conditional for retrieval of gui settings.
2008-02-01  11495  added: Container.NextSortMethod, Container.PreviousSortMethod, thanks to agathorn
2008-02-01  11493  fixed: Invalid access into tracked dlls vector when removing the last dll, thanks to ArtVandelae.
2008-02-01  11492  updated: Polish translation
2008-01-31  11491  added: Container.NumPages and Container.CurrentPage infolabels.
2008-01-31  11488  updated: Greek translations, thanks ydatografid!
2008-01-30  11487  fixed: was not correctly picking up episode id
2008-01-30  11486  fixed: removed the parantheses from sqlitedataset.cpp as it caused issues with musicdb
2008-01-30  11484  fixed: real fix rather than hacked solution to revision 11477
2008-01-30  11483  fixed: When scraping in a multipart episode with multiple seasons with the same episode numbers in one filename (e.g. show_s01e02_s02e02.avi), only the episode number was being considered when checking if season/episodes were already present in the database. (patch supplied by s23x)
2008-01-29  11477  fixed: scraper settings were using default values and not user defined values when scanning media via "Scan for New Content" or "Update Library", manual lookups were not affected.
2008-01-29  11476  fixed: missing paranthesis from backport warnings
2008-01-29  11475  reverted: backport change (last attempt at fix was incorrect)
2008-01-29  11474  fixed: previous backport warning fix caused issues
2008-01-29  11473  fixed: if scraper contains no settings do not attempt to save
2008-01-29  11472  merged: backport warning fixes from linuxport branch
2008-01-29  11470  fixed: tvshows are now scanning correctly again (blush)
2008-01-29  11469  fixed: m_info.settings.SaveFromDefault(); was being executed when it should not be.
2008-01-29  11468  fixed: scraper settings - settings were loaded but we never set them in the userxml
2008-01-29  11467  fixed: manual lookup on files was assuming path so adding slash to end + minor spring clean
2008-01-29  11466  fixed: some trailers for old movies returned the wrong link.
2008-01-28  11444  changed: few alterations to cater for different scenarios regards scraping trailer links.
2008-01-28  11442  fixed: users in the US had problems due to pre-roll adverts played before movie trailer - fixed/tested.
2008-01-28  11441  fixed: try #2 reverted nuka's previous typo on last commit - this is now correct
2008-01-28  11440  fixed: missing correct imdb.xml from last commit (caused issues with movie trailers not scraping correctly)
2008-01-28  11438  fixed: thumbnail now displayed on fullscreen info when playing trailer
2008-01-28  11437  changed: iMDB to IMDb in imdb.xml
2008-01-28  11433  changed: ListItem_SetInfo() may now set "Trailer" infolabel
2008-01-27  11432  added: trailers links now scraped via imdb... access them via dialogvideoinfo. (disabled by default in scraper settings)

INSTALL NOTES from T3CH readme/nfo:

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* APPLICATION INSTALL
- Fresh Install: Transfer _whole_ XBMC folder to your APPS folder (or where you want it).
- Upgrade: Backup the XBMC\UserData folder. Transfer whole XBMC folder to Xbox.  Overwrite UserData folder with your backed up copy.

* DASHBOARD INSTALL (SOFTMODS)
ARE NOT COVERED IN THIS README, SEE http://forums.xbox-s...howtopic=406656

* DASHBOARD INSTALL
- Option 1. Team XBMC's shortcut tool.
It's included in the _tools folder as <<SHORTCUT by TEAM XBMC.xbe>> + <<SHORTCUT by TEAM XBMC.cfg>>.
Instructions here: http://xbmc.org/wiki...=As_a_Dashboard (Option 1).
Rename the <<SHORTCUT by TEAM XBMC.xbe>>+.cfg & also EDIT the .cfg so it matches your config.
See APPLICATION INSTALL above.
- Option 2. Thanks to an app called 'Team UIX's Xbe Shortcut Maker v1.0' by JbOnE, it's now easy...
Transfer contents of XBMC folder (this is VERY important since the tool is hardcoded) TO "E:\APPS\XBMC\". Rename <<SHORTCUT by TEAM UIX.xbe>> to something your bios can boot  (see http://xbmc.org/wiki...=As_a_Dashboard or read your BIOS README) and transfer to location your mod solution boots. No need to fiddle with HOME tag anymore,  and future upgrades you need not to worry about this file (unless you move XBMC).

* AN INTRODUCTION TO PLUGINS
XBMC has a system for Media plugins to allow browsing of remote content (Internet) using the regular filesystem approach.
Plugins are put inside >>XBMC/plugins/<video/music/pictures>/<< (I already do this for the one/s I include), furthermore they also need to be installed as a source in (video/music/pictures).
You do this install by using the contextmenu choice >>Add New Source<< while in ROOT list and then choosing ***Plugins as source.
Then you highlight (not select) the folder of the plugin you want to install. It will be saved inside sources.xml for future.

* WIN32 PC ENVIRONMENT INSTRUCTIONS (WIN32 FOLDER)
Good to know, this requires DirectX9 Runtimes to be installed. Also this doesn't work with all graphics cards.
You need to:
- Copy XBMC_PC.exe & 'run_me_first.bat' from win32 to XBMC folder
- Run 'run_me_first.bat'
- Run XBMC_PC.exe

* UPGRADE TIPS
If you're updating from a VERY old/bad build you may get issues. Follow these simple rules:
- Replace (FTP OVERWRITE) all files in your XBMC folder with fresh ones from your new build
- Delete old settings (from UserData/guisettings.xml)
- In some rare cases some of the database files in UserData/Database/*.db may need manual deletion (usually if they are very old). Note: This loses all per file settings you made with the old build!

INFORMATION from T3CH readme/nfo:

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XBMC's online manual can be found at http://xbmc.org/wiki/?title=Main_Page .
Any questions or support issues, are best asked in the XBMC support forums, which are located at http://xbmc.org/forum/ , or in the official IRC support channel, #XBMC on Freenode IRC network (irc.freenode.net).  (NOTE folks in #XBMC can't help with info where to find builds)


If you want other scripts (extra 3rd party components), see
- http://www.xbmcscripts.com or use the included script installer!

If you want trainers, grab them at
- http://www.google.co...q=xbox trainers

The xbe has been retail patched and was built using v5849 of the XDK.

If you want to remove the startup logo, remove splash.png from the \media folder.
If you want to remove the startup sound, remove start.wav from the \skin\Project Mayhem III\sounds\ folder.

XBMC Changelog is included, see Changelog.txt

Official XBMC Website: http://xbmc.org New Site!
Official T3CH Website: http://t3ch.yi.se

[chrome307]

Thank you again for your continual hardwork in providing these updates  

[R111]

Big thanks again. Oh that was a long 2 weeks..  

[Lush]

thank you for your hard work and dedication to this great app...

[yurkinator]

I just updated my XBMC and now it seems my Project Mayhem III skin is messed up.  I use XBMC as an APP and use the shortcut method.  I downloaded 2/10, unzipped and overwrote all the directories under XBMC.  Now I am missing the actual text for most options.  XBMC will load, Project Mayhem skin comes on and I have all the actual option places for Video, Music, Pictures, settings etc but it is missing the text.  Also affecting submenus.

I am able to load another skin xSOFT and that works fine.  Tried Project Mayhem 1 remix skin and it is also missing text. I tried the 1/26 version and I am getting the same thing. I have not updated my XBMC in some time so I fear I missed something.  

Any help would be appreciated, thanks!

[Bomb Bloke]

QUOTE(yurkinator @ Feb 11 2008, 01:59 PM)

I downloaded 2/10, unzipped and overwrote all the directories under XBMC.

That's your problem. Don't overwrite XBMC files, delete and replace, and be sure to do it when XBMC isn't actually running.

[yurkinator]

That was it.  Works perfectly now.  Thanks for your help and thanks to t3ch for the updates!

[AmyGrrl]

For anyone who wants the Bookmarks/Shortcuts back my add on kit still works for this Build. The Bookmarks/Shortcuts were removed on 2008-01-04.

hxxp://rapidshare.com/files/88441183/Bookmark-Shortcut_Addon_Kit_For_Project_Mayhem_III__XBMC_T3CH_Build_2008-01-27_.rar

[ThaCrip]

thanks for the updates and all... but what i wanna know is when will there be a 'stable' build of XBMC? ... cause how many features can they add before it gets rather pointless after a while? (no disrespect intended... im just asking a serious question) ... cause it seems like they would be more concerned with getting stuff 'working' good and then fine tune the code and then make a stable version... cause like i said before it was like November 2006 the last time we had a stable XBMC build.

im not whining etc etc... just asking is all

[R111]

QUOTE(ThaCrip @ Feb 11 2008, 05:29 AM)

but what i wanna know is when will there be a 'stable' build of XBMC? ...

i declare XBMC-SVN_2008-01-06_rev11247-T3CH a 'stable' build of XBMC.  (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)

so far this rev11601 is looking good. everything working fine.

[pickthenimp]

Hi, I am having the issue described by Yurkinator above.  All of the text is missing from my mayhem skin.  XBMC is the only dashboard running on my box so I am not sure how I can ftp over the new build without xbmc running.  I could of sworn I updated xbmc this same way before but this time it is not working.  Any suggestions?  Thanks for any help you can provide!

[Blue_Dawg]

Thanks so much for all you do to keep us updated!!!

[ThaCrip]

QUOTE(pickthenimp @ Feb 11 2008, 01:08 AM)

Hi, I am having the issue described by Yurkinator above.  All of the text is missing from my mayhem skin.  XBMC is the only dashboard running on my box so I am not sure how I can ftp over the new build without xbmc running.  I could of sworn I updated xbmc this same way before but this time it is not working.  Any suggestions?  Thanks for any help you can provide!

yeah download a dashboard like UnleashX and then run it as a application from XBMC and then load up UnleashX and use it's ftp to gain accesss to the xbox's hard drive then delete XBMC folder and then transfer in the new copy and reboot xbox and wham your golden and running new XBMC

just make SURE when you transfer in the new XBMC that the folder paths are all the same as before like for example... E:\XBMC\default.xbe , i think u get the picture

[juntistik]

Thank you so much for keeping XBMC strong and keeping up with the releases! I really hope the linux/MAC port goes well and brings new inspiration (and hopefully themes/skins) and development in the future! I also hope that each skin/theme that are created for the linux/mac version are able to be ported with ease or even better multiplatform all around. I just don't want to feel like the native format it was created on get left in the dark. Lets also not forget about more scripts!

Quoted from the new XBMC.ORG site

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Please don't try and use XBMC.COM as this domain is owned by none other than Randy Saaf of MediaDefender (!)

What the F***? Does this make sense to anyone?


EDIT: also, I've been trying to thumbnail my games and emulators as box art and icons. How can I go about doing this and where could I get the icons/boxart do I have to manually rename and setup each one for each game? thanks!

This post has been edited by juntistik: Feb 11 2008, 09:05 AM

[Bomb Bloke]

QUOTE(juntistik @ Feb 11 2008, 07:02 PM)

What the F***? Does this make sense to anyone?

Media Defender is a company that tries to, well, defend media. They get payed by publishers.

A little while back some hacker found a massive loophole in their email security, and posted about 700mb worth of their internal emails on various torrent sites (Google "media defender emails" for some entertaining reading). It was revealed that not all their methods were entirely legal, and The Pirate Bay apparently even pressed charges against certain publishing companies. Not sure where that ended up.

I thought they mainly worked against torrent sites (planting fake torrents etc), so I've got no idea what they're doing with XBMC's domain name. Very likely they're up to no good and they quite simply shouldn't have it. I wonder if anything can be done to take it off them?