fileinfo/streamdetails not working on ftp
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Hello,

i got a problem getting the fileinfo like p.e. videocodec and runtime of files stored on my ftp (and https too, both not local). i have put the videos to my library, but do not get the fileinfo, on smb it works.
when i start the playback of a movie and hit info i can see the fileinfo. and for one-part videos the infos will be saved after one time starting them. but for stacked videos i see the info on playback, after stopping it, it doesn't save the information.
Is there something i can do get it working?

I hope you understand my excellent english Wink otherwise please ask for more details.
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#2
I don't think that XBMC supports video data over ftp or http.

From Wiki:
"XBMC also contains an FTP-client with which you can add sources in all sections (with the except of the Programs section) in XBMC interface, however as FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is not designed to stream audio/video data it is not recommended that you use it under the Music or Videos sections."
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#3
sorry, bad connection.. doublepost
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#4
thank you, dobyken.

i didn't found a solution to get the streamdetails out of the file over ftp or http. but now i got it working fine for me getting such infos from the filename and path, if the contentpath directs to an ftp or http, in adding some code to the skin i use:

Quote:<!-- ... p.e. -->
<visible>[substring(ListItem.FilenameAndPath,ftp://) | substring(ListItem.FilenameAndPath,http://)] + substring(ListItem.FilenameAndPath,1080p)</visible>
<!-- ... -->

for streaming content that is the best solution i found yet.

note: of course you need to have infos like resolution and codec inside the filename or path.
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