OVERVIEW
- XMLTV Download is a command-line application that will download XMLTV guide data from a specified channel URL (i.e. from ozTiVo.net, tv.swedb.se, MCEGuide.co.za, Phazer XMLTV or epgStream.net). Used in conjunction with other XMLTV applications, this application can help automate various XMLTV or EPG generation functions.
- Framework: Microsoft .NET Framework Version 2.0 Redistributable Package (x86)
- Supported Operating Systems: Windows 2000 Service Pack 3; Windows 98; Windows 98 Second Edition; Windows ME; Windows Server 2003; Windows Vista Business; Windows Vista Enterprise; Windows Vista Home Basic; Windows Vista Home Premium; Windows Vista Starter; Windows Vista Ultimate; Windows XP Service Pack 2
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C:\Program Files\epgStream.net\xmltvDownload\xmltvDownload.exe /?
xmltvDownload v1.2.0 (Non-commercial Use Only)
Copyright © 2008 epgStream.net
xmltvDownload [configurationFile] [/config]
configurationFile File containing application configuration settings.
Optional, Default="xmltvDownload.exe.config"
/config Lanuches graphical configuration screen. Must be the
last option on command
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[b]v1.04.03 (1-November-2008)
[*] Fix for corrupted cache entries during data forecasting.
[*] Detection of invalid GZip compression streams from Guide Service.
[b]v1.04.00 (12-October-2008)
[*] Added programme "forecasting" for additional 7 days data.
[b]v1.02.06 (20-August-2008)
[*] Fixed "Local Service" file permissions.
[b]v1.02.05 (20-August-2008)
[*] Fixed Vista "File Compatibility" issue.
[b]v1.02.04 (19-August-2008)
[*] Added cache corruption repair.
[b]v1.02.02 (22-July-2008)
[*] Added configuration screen user prompt to start Windows Service.
[b]v1.02.01 (22-July-2008)
[*] Windows Service event log fix.
[b]v1.02.00 (19-July-2008)
[*] Windows Service feature added.
[*] Configuration settings bug fix.
[*] Command-line parameter updates.
[b]v1.01.07 (17-May-2008)
[*] Fixed ozTiVo specific channel download bug.
[b]v1.01.06 (9-May-2008)
[*] Added external GuideDirectory.xml configuration.
[*] Default folder changed from [i]Working [/i]to [i]Application[/i].
[b]v1.01.05 (4-May-2008)
[*] Enhanced channel edit functionality. Bulk edit, days-to-download, etc.
[*] Added [i]Parental Control[/i] functionality.
[*] Configuration refactoring. Previous configuration files no longer compatible.
[b]v1.00.03 (19-Apr-2008)
[*] Added Phazer XMLTV (http://phazer.info/xmltv) guide service.
[b]v1.00.02 (15-Apr-2008)
[*] Added support for generic HTTP file serving.
[*] Added MCEGuide (http://MCEguide.co.za) guide service.
[b]v1.00.01 (10-Apr-2008)
[*] Minor bug fix for tv.swedb.se users.
[b]v1.00.00 (4-Apr-2008)
[*] Release version.
New Feature! Parental Controls
- Filter out those child-unfriendly television shows from your guide using our new Parental Control feature! Block Big Brother '08 now and your kids will thank you later ...
CONFIGURATION SCREENS
- To launch these configuration screens, simply specify "xmltvDownload.exe /config" on the command-line.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
DOWNLOAD
- Zip archive contains six (6) files: "xmltvDownload.exe", "xmltvDownload.exe.config", "xmltvDownloadHost.exe", "UACNET.exe", "ServiceDirectory.xml" and "xmltv.dtd""
- XMLTV Download is now bundled with our XMLTV: Guide Pack project.
PREVIOUS VERSIONS
INSTRUCTIONS
- Download and unzip the latest xmltvDownload version (above) into your working folder.
"xmltvDownload.exe" Command-Line Execution
NEWSLETTER
- To receive newsletter updates on new features and changes, simply join the "xmltvDownload Users" group here.
HISTORY
PROTOCOL
- This XMLTV guide client supports the ozTiVo.net, epgStream.net and tv.swedb.se Guide API Protocols.

