fast linksheet script

[KAD]

I as well would be greatful for more info on where to place the script and if it is compatable with 1.05.04_V-EXT3-Boot-Live-0.5.1.1 [non-flash]?

yes, it is compatible, this script can be made to function on any firmware

Also with the increased speed on the perl script is it nessessary to keep all the movie sheets in the MSHEETDIR?

this script will scan all directories

[bcripps]

Thanks for the fast reply KAD.
I don't want to sound like a complete noob but i'd rather not mess up the box since i'm running root permissions with the EXT3 boot non flash. Am I replacing a script or just adding it?
Located in !/usr/bin ?
Named xxxx.perl ?

[KAD]

I haven't actually used the script

here's a post by recliq that should help
http://forum.wdlxtv.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=2079&start=230#p54098

[recliq]

I haven't actually used the script

here's a post by recliq that should help
http://forum.wdlxtv.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=2079&start=230#p54098/quote

Yes, just what I needed thanx!

[derwildemann]

I haven't actually used the script

here's a post by recliq that should help
http://forum.wdlxtv.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=2079&start=230#p54098/quote

Yes, just what I needed thanx!

hi bcripps

if you consider yourself a n00b I'm not sure how far below I'd be....
Looks like you got some response form the WD geeks unlike me. May I humbly ask you for the exact details of that script thing? how does the scripts look like, what's their names, where do I have to put them?
I checked the link but as I said you're the one-eyed guy in the kingdom of blinds...

I'd really appreciate a step-by-step procedure... by the way, did this script thing make the scanning faster? by what? double, triple?

cheers
DWM

[bcripps]

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hi bcripps

if you consider yourself a n00b I'm not sure how far below I'd be....
Looks like you got some response form the WD geeks unlike me. May I humbly ask you for the exact details of that script thing? how does the scripts look like, what's their names, where do I have to put them?
I checked the link but as I said you're the one-eyed guy in the kingdom of blinds...

I'd really appreciate a step-by-step procedure... by the way, did this script thing make the scanning faster? by what? double, triple?

cheers
DWM[/quote]

Giving it a go tonight, I'll report my findings tomorrow morning.

[bcripps]

Overall was very easy to configure, didn't time how fast the script took or count how many sheets I have. But was defiantly an improvement. I also would like to speed up the wall browsing, anyone think if I lower the moviesheet file size I would notice a difference?
Not 100% on the msheets folder but does that get repopulated every boot or maintenance should I clear it after awhile when movies are no longer there?

Noob Step by step for implementing new fast linksheet script
Going to need PuTTY.exe so download and run that, use Telnet not SSH. username is root and no password.

create an linksheets file:

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cd /conf
touch linksheets.pl

next, make it executable:

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dos2unix /conf/linksheets.pl
chmod a+x /conf/linksheets.pl

edit file:

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nano linksheets.pl

copy new script into file editor by right clicking, Ctrl+x to save and exit. Shift+Y to confirm save.

create S00user-script:

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touch S00user-script

edit script:

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nano s00user-script

copy this code into script editor:

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#!/bin/sh
chmod a+x /conf/linksheets.pl
mount --bind /conf/linksheets.pl /usr/bin/linksheets

Ctrl+x to save and exit and Shift+Y for confirm

make executable:

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dos2unix /conf/S00user-script
chmod a+x /conf/S00user-script

clear any preexisting sheets:

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rm -rf msheets/

save and reboot:

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config_tool -s && reboot

[recliq]

The script itself can be found on page 2 of this thread: http://forum.wdlxtv.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=6419&start=10#p53758

PS: This howto would make a nice wiki page...

[derwildemann]

The script itself can be found on page 2 of this thread: http://forum.wdlxtv.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=6419&start=10#p53758

PS: This howto would make a nice wiki page...

Am I right to assume that the fast script may at most cut the scan time in half and that in fact the MSHEETDIR solution would be more effective as it avoids the scanning for good?

From what I read so far, the MSHEETDIR solution also speeds up dramatically the browsing through the sheets, right? As of now it sometimes takes up to 10 seconds to navigate into a sub folder, etc.

[derwildemann]

The script itself can be found on page 2 of this thread: http://forum.wdlxtv.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=6419&start=10#p53758

PS: This howto would make a nice wiki page...

Am I right to assume that the fast script may at most cut the scan time in half and that in fact the MSHEETDIR solution would be more effective as it avoids the scanning for good?

From what I read so far, the MSHEETDIR solution also speeds up dramatically the browsing through the sheets, right? As of now it sometimes takes up to 10 seconds to navigate into a sub folder, etc.

may I kindly ask you for a response?

thanks