Hi, yesterday have added a new nice tool at manyplay.de xmlgrab&store4me I used it for month and it controls webgrab++ (like xmlgrabplus it do) to build my personal guide.xml But now you can do a configuration where you want to distribute the guide.xml (local, lan, cloud or ftp) also with username and password. So you can reach you actualizied epg data on your prefered device out of the web (cloudspace), local based network or local shared drive. Make a working configuration, test it and put a shortcut in your autostart folder or schedule the program. if it runs next time it shows for 10 seconds a setup popup and then it uses webgrab++ to generate the epg xml data file. when this process finished the guide.xml will be distributed to the configured destination and the program terminates.
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Here’s a concise guide on how to set up and use xmlgrab&store4me:
### Setting Up xmlgrab&store4me
1. **Download and Install**:
- Visit website and download the latest version of xmlgrab&store4me.
- Follow the installation instructions provided on the site.
2. **Configuration**:
- Open the xmlgrab&store4me configuration tool.
- Set up WebGrab++ by configuring the sources and channels as per your preferences.
This step can also done using xmlgrabplus from the website
- Specify the distribution settings for your guide.xml file:
- **Local Storage**: Choose a local directory to save the guide.xml file.
- **LAN**: Configure the local network path where the guide.xml should be stored.
- **Cloud Storage**: Set up your cloud storage credentials and path to upload the guide.xml.
- **FTP/FTPS**: Enter the server details, including username and password, to upload the guide.xml.
3. **Testing**:
- Save your configuration and test it by running xmlgrab&store4me manually.
- Ensure that WebGrab++ runs successfully and generates the guide.xml file.
- Verify that the guide.xml file is distributed to the configured destinations (local, LAN, cloud, or FTP).
4. **Automation**:
- **Autostart**: Create a shortcut to xmlgrab&store4me and place it in your system’s autostart folder to run it automatically on startup.
- **Scheduled Task**: Alternatively, schedule xmlgrab&store4me to run at specific times using your operating system's task scheduler.
### Running xmlgrab&store4me
1. **Initial Run**:
- On the first run, a setup popup will appear for 10 seconds, allowing you to confirm or adjust your configuration.
- After the initial setup, xmlgrab&store4me will control WebGrab++ to generate the EPG data.
2. **EPG Data Distribution**:
- Once the EPG data is generated, xmlgrab&store4me will automatically distribute the guide.xml file to the specified destinations.
- The program will then terminate until the next scheduled run or startup.
### Benefits
- **Convenience**: Automates the process of generating and distributing EPG data wth webgrabplusplus
- **Flexibility**: Supports multiple distribution methods, including local storage, network drives, cloud services, and FTP.
- **Ease of Use**: Simple configuration and automatic execution ensure that your EPG data is always up-to-date and accessible.
By following these steps, you can ensure that xmlgrab&store4me is set up correctly and working efficiently,
providing you with up-to-date EPG data on your preferred devices and locations.