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[vdr] POLL: epg behavior when guide data is missing
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VDR User
2012-05-01 15:45:39 UTC
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Hi ML. I had noticed that several of my channels were missing from the
epg list. It turns out this is because VDR will exclude any channels
from epg list that don't have epg data. It made more sense to me that
rather than excluding those channels, they be listed with "No data
available" so the channels are at least still accessible from the epg
list. Otherwise the user has to exit the epg, navigate to the channels
list and find them there.

Since it's probably safe to assume most users spend most of their time
in the epg list when in the osd, doesn't it also make sense that the
full channel list should be available there as a matter of
convenience? Klaus recommended I pose this to the ML and if see if
others agreed. If so, he'll adopt the idea.

So in consideration of the above, do you think the epg list should
display _all_ channels, including those without any guide data, giving
those channels "No data available". Or, do you think the epg list
should exclude channels without guide data and leave those channels
only accessible elsewhere?

Thanks for your input
Vidar Tyldum
2012-05-02 16:58:22 UTC
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+1 for this!
Post by VDR User
So in consideration of the above, do you think the epg list should
display _all_ channels, including those without any guide data, giving
those channels "No data available".
Marcel Hanusa
2012-05-02 17:11:27 UTC
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-1 for this.
Post by Vidar Tyldum
+1 for this!
Post by VDR User
So in consideration of the above, do you think the epg list should
display _all_ channels, including those without any guide data, giving
those channels "No data available".
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VDR User
2012-05-02 17:16:36 UTC
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Post by Marcel Hanusa
-1 for this.
Would you mind sharing why you think this is a bad idea? I honestly
see only advantage and no disadvantage. But, if I've missed something,
I'd like to know.

Thanks
Lars Hanisch
2012-05-02 18:18:17 UTC
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Hi,
Post by VDR User
Hi ML. I had noticed that several of my channels were missing from the
epg list. It turns out this is because VDR will exclude any channels
from epg list that don't have epg data. It made more sense to me that
rather than excluding those channels, they be listed with "No data
available" so the channels are at least still accessible from the epg
list. Otherwise the user has to exit the epg, navigate to the channels
list and find them there.
Since it's probably safe to assume most users spend most of their time
in the epg list when in the osd, doesn't it also make sense that the
full channel list should be available there as a matter of
convenience? Klaus recommended I pose this to the ML and if see if
others agreed. If so, he'll adopt the idea.
So in consideration of the above, do you think the epg list should
display _all_ channels, including those without any guide data, giving
those channels "No data available". Or, do you think the epg list
should exclude channels without guide data and leave those channels
only accessible elsewhere?
Thanks for your input
Make it configurable and everyone is happy since there will be always someone who is not your opinion.

Lars.

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