[GUIDE] The YAMJ FAQ & Wiki Thread

[excal]

This is a thread I've put together that, when combined with the YAMJ wiki, will help people trying to find answers without having to create a new thread.

Please give an honest try, and if it doesn't answer your question then try searching this thread and the forum. And if you still can't find your answer, feel free to make a new thread Smile

So if you've got a question… try the "Find/Search" option in your internet browser in this post first. There's a good chance you'll find a link to your question.

Note: If you see a question asked a lot that I've missed, post the question and thread and I'll add it to the list. Multiple links for one question are fine… the more the better really.

YAMJ Wiki

http://code.google.com/p/moviejukebox/w/list


YAMJ Requirements:
The program itself, is here

Sun Java Runtime enviroment version 1.6 foundhere

Mediainfo (YAMJ will work without this, but you will not have any media info). Download Here




YAMJ Basic Setup

1. Change your NMT path in the moviejukebox.properties file.


Note if you have more then one location for movie files you need to use the Libraries.xml file. See more informationhere

2. Go via command prompt to where you've installed/unzipped the files.

3. Type moviejukebox (directory you want scanned) -o (the place you want the jukebox created)

Brief Example of use on a internal HDD stored in your NMT:

Code:

moviejukebox z:\Video -o z:\yamj

This will scan for movie files in my internal hard drive that I've mapped as Z: on my computer. And it will place all of the files I've created on that internal hard drive under "yamj"

If you need further assistance, try the step by step setup guide found here:
http://www.networkedmediatank.com/showth...?tid=23929

or here

http://www.pettingers.org/code/yamj-basics.html

You can also use Omertron's GUI config tool to help you with this process

YAMJ GUI Config tool:
YAMJ GUI Config tool
http://mediaplayersite.com/YAMJ_GUI_Config
Download


FAQ

Latest YAMJ

1. I hear people talking about the latest YAMJ build, isn't that the one on the Google page?

A: The answer to that is yes and no, the Google page will always have the most current OFFICIAL release; beta versions of YAMJ are always available on Omertron's site. These allow users to test new features as they become available.

NOTE: THESE VERSIONS ARE BETA'S AND MAY NOT BE 100% FUNCTIONAL.

Download here: http://pch.omertron.com/YAMJ_Latest

General Questions

1. I'm wondering if there's an easier way to run the jukebox than having to go into the PH's hard drive, select File mode then load index.htm?


-1a Can I have the Popcorn Hour boot directly into YAMJ?

http://www.networkedmediatank.com/showth...?tid=27024

2. Is a hard drive needed to use YAMJ?

A: No, it will work with just about any type of setup you have, USB, SMB, NFS, NAS and I believe even HTTP. However HTTP isn't officially supported, so help might be harder to get.

http://www.networkedmediatank.com/showth...?tid=27034

http://www.networkedmediatank.com/showth...?tid=26828

3. Can i install YAMJ with a Mac?
http://www.networkedmediatank.com/showth...?tid=26775

4. How do I exit YAMJ and get back to the default menu?

http://www.networkedmediatank.com/showth...e+jukebox.

http://www.networkedmediatank.com/showth...?tid=26057

http://www.networkedmediatank.com/showth...?tid=22356


5. Will this work on a Standard Definition television?

A: Yes there are currently versions of skins available in both HD and SD. See the wiki for setup instructions.


6. Do i need to leave my Computer on to use the jukebox?

A: In general, no. If you have an NAS and/or internal hard drive you ONLY need the computer to make the jukebox files. Once they've been created and placed on your internal hard drive or NAS, or any other source, the computer is no longer needed.

7. Is there a Step-By-Step walkthrough?

A: Yes you can find it HERE

or and alternate version here


8. I think I've found a bug!
--8a. I've been asked to log an issue, what do I do?

A: Firstly, you should search this excellent forum and see if you can find information from someone else about the problem. Often it's been reported before and has a fix or a resolution.
You should search the issue list here: Issue List for your problem and see if it's already been logged. Make sure you change the search from "Open Issues" to "All Issues" so you get the issues that have been closed (fixed).
Try different versions of the wording it could be "poster" or "artwork" or "picture".
If you find you issue and it's closed, this means it's been fixed in a version of the code. That version should be written in the closure comments as "Fixed in r????" or similar. To fix your problem, you should update your YAMJ version to at least that version of the code.

If it doesn't exist, or you can't find anything similar, then create a new issue. Please include as much information as possible about how to re-create the problem. If we can't reproduce it we can't fix it. Screenshots, log files, filenames all help us track the issue down. And remember to respond to any developer comments as quickly as possible, it's our time too

9. Howd do I request a new enhancement

A: Check the Issue List for your problem and see if it's already been logged. Remember to search "All Issues" because it could already have been addressed and fixed.
If it doesn't exist, create a new issue with as much information about the requirement as possible. Describe the outcome, similar functionality held elsewhere, if you are a coder you can submit patches to be included as well.
Not every request can be fulfilled, especially those for additional language plugins as these really require a native speaker to be able to decode and read the source site.

Errors

1. I get a "Could not play" message

http://www.networkedmediatank.com/showth...?tid=26702

http://www.networkedmediatank.com/showth...?tid=26174

2. Why does my page (or Director field) show a bunch of (javascript) code?

http://www.networkedmediatank.com/showth...t=director

http://www.networkedmediatank.com/showth...?tid=25627



Skin/Page Display Questions

1. Why don't I have any audio & video information on the details page?

http://www.networkedmediatank.com/showth...?tid=25949

2. I changed skins but it doesn't look right on my TV.

2a. I changed a movie cover but it still shows the old one.

http://www.networkedmediatank.com/showth...ight=cache



Poster & Fanart Questions

1. I got the wrong poster or I want different artwork.
Sometimes the default poster art and fanart that is downloaded by YAMJ is not correct or you would prefer a different version of the artwork
http://code.google.com/p/moviejukebox/wiki/Artwork

2. Why is my fanart jagged?

http://www.networkedmediatank.com/showth...?tid=26676

http://www.networkedmediatank.com/showth...?tid=28275


NFO File Questions

1. Why isn't my NFO file working?

http://www.networkedmediatank.com/showth...?tid=12150

2. How do I make an NFO file for TV shows?

http://www.networkedmediatank.com/showth...?tid=24685

3. I get the wrong Movie name.
NFO files specifically identify which movie title is associated with a given movie file, this can be helpful when IMDb selects a movie other than the one you want.
http://code.google.com/p/moviejukebox/wiki/NFO_Files




Movie/TV Show File Questions

1. How do I use my own home movies in YAMJ?

http://www.networkedmediatank.com/showth...?tid=26409

http://www.networkedmediatank.com/showth...?tid=26124

2. Planet Earth trouble.

http://www.networkedmediatank.com/showth...?tid=24266

http://www.networkedmediatank.com/showth...anet+earth

http://www.networkedmediatank.com/showth...anet+earth

http://www.networkedmediatank.com/showth...anet+earth

http://www.networkedmediatank.com/showth...anet+earth

3. Band of Brothers
http://www.networkedmediatank.com/showth...f+brothers

http://www.networkedmediatank.com/showth...f+brothers

http://www.networkedmediatank.com/showth...f+brothers


4. I need help naming a few movies/sets.

http://www.networkedmediatank.com/showth...?tid=27921


5. I need help with TV Series naming.
http://code.google.com/p/moviejukebox/wi...riesNaming

6. How do I name TV shows on DVD ISOs?
http://www.networkedmediatank.com/showth...?tid=17761

7. How do I name Specials?
http://www.networkedmediatank.com/showth...ht=episode

8. The "My TV Episode list too long" Thread.
http://www.networkedmediatank.com/showth...ht=episode

9. What happened to the NEW category?
http://www.networkedmediatank.com/showth...?tid=46060


Helpful YAMJ programs

YAMJ GUI Config tool
YAMJ GUI Config tool:
Tool to help out with your file paths
http://mediaplayersite.com/YAMJ_GUI_Config
Download

Linux TV Rename Script:
Script to rename TV episodes
http://neverfear.org/blog/view/Automatic...V_episodes
Download
Download

Linux krename:
General renamer for linux (works great for removing spaces, _, . and much more)
http://www.krename.net
Download
Download

Multiple OS File Renamer (perl Script):
http://www.robmeerman.co.uk/coding/file_renamer
Download

Windows Media Companion
Windows Media Companion:
Media Companion is a program created for people who keep large collections of media and wish to catalogue and organize it.
It has the ability to parse media files and download corresponding information from the internet, this includes movie plot, rating, actor details, backdrops, posters and much more
http://www.billyad2000.co.uk/
Download


Windows TV Meta Data Finder:
tool for renaming TV shows / downloading Images, Series & Episode information
http://tvmetadatafinder.com/
Download


Gepy File Manager:
http://www.networkedmediatank.com/showth...9#pid79229
Download


DVD Movie Lookup:
Just type the name of the movie in, click search, you will be prompted with several movies to choose from. Choose your movie and you will have a full summary detail of the movie. Next you will be able to print it out.
http://wmediacenter.com/?p=5
Download

File Renamer:
This perl script works well, and can be used on multiple OS's including OSX.
http://www.robmeerman.co.uk/coding/file_renamer


The renamer:
Another TV renaming tool I found is The renamer. It uses IMDb to get the information. It works with varying levels of success.
http://www.therenamer.com/

TVRENAME:
It uses TheTVDB.com database for lookups.
http://tvrename.com/

Bulk Rename Utility
it's a windows tool, and works well.
http://www.bulkrenameutility.co.uk


Fileboss:
It has the ability to rename files in a folder, to the same name as the parent folder.
http://www.theutilityfactory.com/

A Better Finder Rename:
Shareware app for Mac OS X, bundled with A Better Finder Attributes.
ABFR and ABFA together allow one to modify virtually every aspect of file data, e.g., date created/modified, etc. Works on a single file or a complete drive.
http://www.publicspace.net/ABetterFinderRename/
http://www.publicspace.net/ABetterFinderAttributes/

Media Info Plus (formerly Movie Info Plus):
Along the lines of Media Companion.
xbmc forums post - http://xbmc.org/forum/showthread.php?t=47071
Available for download at http://www.mediainfoplus.com

Media Renamer:
Does Both TV shows and Movies, Uses themoviedb.org, imdb.com, thetvdb.com, and episodes.com as its sources. It will also give you a preview of what the file will be renamed to before you accept the renaming.
http://code.google.com/p/mediarenamer/

Filebot:
For media renaming. Fetches episode lists from TVRage, AniDB, TV.com, IMDb or TheTVDB
http://filebot.sourceforge.net/

SKINS
NOTE: IT WILL BE TOUGH TO KEEP THIS PART UP TO DATE...BUT NEWEST SKINS AND VERSIONS CAN ALWAYS BE FOUND AT OMERTRON'S SITE HERE

Want more than 14 movies on a page? More than 2 rows?
http://www.networkedmediatank.com/showth...rksolved=1

Skins that work well with TV Episodes
Tsion's 5150
http://www.networkedmediatank.com/showth...?tid=16565
[http://www.networkedmediatank.com/showthread.php?tid=16565&pid=147471#pid147471]Download[/url]

Robinsjexcal YAMJ Skin
the side column with the 3 movie covers can now be set to hidden or visible when the page first loads.
This option is set in the robinsjexcal-options.xsl file
New http://www.networkedmediatank.com/showth...136&page=1
Download
Old http://www.networkedmediatank.com/showth...p?tid=9223
Download

Mixed or Hybrid Skins
To use the default HD skins index, with robinsjexcal for the details page
1) Copy robinsjexcal skin to a new directory (I call it "mixed");
2) Copy index.xsl from the default skin to the new directory;
3) Copy exportindex_item_pch.css from the default skin to sub-directory "html" in the new directory (but leave exportdetails_item_popcorn.css from the robinsjexcal skin)
4) Delete jukebox directory
5) Re-run YAMJ

thread on the topic here:
http://www.networkedmediatank.com/showth...?tid=15776


Misc
Dynamic Media Jukebox
This is a media jukebox for the Popcorn Hour. This jukebox resides on the popcorn hour and can be completely managed on the Popcorn Hour.
NFO files can be very basic and just contain the IMDBID. NFO files that work for YAMJ should also work for DMJ.
http://code.google.com/p/dmj/
Download

[accident]

you may want to toss in a link to the 30 minute guide, the wiki, the issues part of the wiki..

oh and the grammar on 7. Why isn't my nfo file isn't working?

[excal]

updated..

Thanks...posts cleaned (anything i took care of already).

---

i didn't get your other comment yet accident... i'll get to it...i'm just being lazy.

[garp99]

I was thinking that this thread should have a special link at the top like "YAMJ FAQ" next to "NMT Wiki".

[excal]

you mean to the google FAQ?

[garp99]

(09-25-2009 09:10 PM)garp99 Wrote:  I was thinking that this thread should have a special link at the top like "YAMJ FAQ" next to "NMT Wiki".

In between "NMT Wiki" and "Search"

[excal]

oooh i see what you're saying.

I'll run the idea by the powers that be... and see what they say.

[excal]

Updated thanks to mhale62. He was kind enough to proof read and fix any spelling/grammar mistakes.

[Omertron]

Q: I think I've found a bug!
Q: I've been asked to log an issue, what do I do?
A: Firstly, you should search this excellent forum and see if you can find information from someone else about the problem. Often it's been reported before and has a fix or a resolution.
You should search the issue list here: Issue List for your problem and see if it's already been logged. Make sure you change the search from "Open Issues" to "All Issues" so you get the issues that have been closed (fixed).
Try different versions of the wording it could be "poster" or "artwork" or "picture".
If you find you issue and it's closed, this means it's been fixed in a version of the code. That version should be written in the closure comments as "Fixed in r????" or similar. To fix your problem, you should update your YAMJ version to at least that version of the code.

If it doesn't exist, or you can't find anything similar, then create a new issue. Please include as much information as possible about how to re-create the problem. If we can't reproduce it we can't fix it. Screenshots, log files, filenames all help us track the issue down. And remember to respond to any developer comments as quickly as possible, it's our time too



FAQ: I want to request a new enhancement
Check the Issue List for your problem and see if it's already been logged. Remember to search "All Issues" because it could already have been addressed and fixed.
If it doesn't exist, create a new issue with as much information about the requirement as possible. Describe the outcome, similar functionality held elsewhere, if you are a coder you can submit patches to be included as well.
Not every request can be fulfilled, especially those for additional language plugins as these really require a native speaker to be able to decode and read the source site.

[excal]

Added

[accident]

you need to update the omertron.com links to the new urls.