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Re: [ECS] Unsupported TVL listings Mark Gilmore Mon, 10 Jan 2000 08:30:12 -0500

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Hi Bill,
As I recently added to the directions,
the chan name should be in the 8th col
(using spaces - NOT tabs).
Those with asterics will be shifted over,
leaving the name in the 9th column.
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Mark Gilmore
Omnipotence (ECS home automation software)
http://www.usit.com/omnip
423-745-0026


Bill Walters wrote:
> 
> Mark,
> 
> I'll apologize for "butting in" in this thread, but since I've started
> fiddling with the same thing here, thought my question to you should go
> here.
> 
> Problem:  Channels in TX42822.CHN file not marked with "*" still showing up
> in output
> 
> Here's what I've done so far:
> 
> 1.  Found my "lineup" for AT&T cable to be TX42822.
> 2.  I constructed a TX42822.CHN file and prefaced the channels I want to
> track with a "*" as required
> 
> However, I still keep getting unwanted channels in my final output.  I'm
> thinking TVL1 may want a certain amount of space or spaces, between the
> channel number and the station ID.  I started out with 2 spaces and just
> went back, substituing a TAB.  Nothing seems to work..
> 
> What is the spacing requirement, or is there one, or since TX42822 lists
> both 2 and 3 digit channel numbers (it is for digital cable tv) is there
> another problem?
> 
> I can send you the TX42822.chn file I constructed if needed/wanted.
> 
> BTW, the filtering works perfectly with TZ-C file included with ECS, so I'm
> fairly sure the event stuff is working ok......
> 
> Suggestions of which way to start working?
> 
> Bill Walters

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