CiefpE2Converter

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CiefpE2Converter

This plugin for Enigma2 devices, CiefpE2Converter, allows users to easily convert M3U/M3U8 files
into a bouquet format compatible with the Enigma2 platform.

Main functionalities include:
Main functions:
1. File selection: Browsing the directory and selecting the desired M3U/M3U8 file through the built-in file browser.
2. File conversion: Converting M3U/M3U8 files into bouquets with different types of services:
o 4097: For external stream (eg IPTV).
o 5002: Stream via external player.
3. Virtual keyboard: Enter the name of the bouquet using the built-in virtual keyboard.
4. Validation of M3U files: Checks whether the file contains the correct M3U format before conversion.
5. Bouquet registration: Automatically adds the newly created bouquet to the bouquets.tv system file so that it is available in the Enigma2 interface.
6. Reload service: Option to automatically refresh the list of channels and bouquets after conversion.

User interface:
• Simple design: The interface is intuitive, with clear options for navigation and operation.

Custom buttons:
o Red button: Exit the application.
o Green button: Conversion for 4097.
o Yellow button: Opening the virtual keyboard for entering the name of the bouquet.
o Blue button: Conversion for 5002.

Key advantages:
• Automation: Reduces the need for manual file editing.


• Compatibility: Creates bouquets compatible with Enigma2 devices.
• Simplicity: Adapted for users of all skill levels.

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CiefpE2Converter 1.1
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Description of working with the plugin

1.Start the plugin
2.Find and select the m3u or m3u8 file
3.Create a bouquet name yellow button opens a virtual keyboard enter the name save settings
4.Blue button selects the Channel Group to convert if the m3u file is configured by groups,
If there is no group title then the entire m3u file is converted.
5.Green button starts the converter and converts the selected group into a bouquet that you have given a name.
The bouquet is immediately registered in the bouquets.tv file a line is added at the end for the newly created bouquet.
6.Reload enigma goes automatically you just need to confirm that after that no restart is required.
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This plugin is a tool for IPTV devices (such as Enigma2 devices) that allows converting M3U and M3U8 files into Enigma2
compatible "userbouquet" files. The main functionality of this plugin is as follows:

What it does:
Select files:
The user can select an M3U or M3U8 file with channels from their device.

Channel grouping:
The plugin automatically analyzes the file and tries to group the channels according to the group-title tag (if present).
These groups can be different channel categories, such as sports, movies, music, etc.

Conversion to userbouquet format:
After selecting the file and groups (or all channels in case the file is not grouped),
the plugin converts this information into Enigma2 "userbouquet" file format.
These files can be used to organize channels in IPTV applications on Enigma2 devices.

Creating new bouquets:
The plugin allows the user to enter a name for a new bouquet (channel package) and convert selected channels into a new bouquet file.

Registering in bouquets.tv file:
After conversion, the plugin can automatically register the new bouquet in the bouquets.tv file so that the new channels are visible in the IPTV application on the device.

Support for the entire file:
If the M3U file is not grouped (no group-title tags), the plugin automatically converts the entire file as one "All Channels" bouquet,
which allows users to convert the entire file in one go.

What it is for:
The plugin is intended for users of Enigma2 IPTV devices who want to easily convert and
organize IPTV channels from M3U or M3U8 files into a format that the device can recognize.
This allows for easier creation and management of channel packages (bouquets),
as well as organizing channels according to different topics or categories.

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Ciefp E2 Converter 1.3

Dodana podrška za radio,streamlink,streamlink wrapper konvertovanje.
Poboljšana vidljivost ekrana.Popravljena selekcija više grupa i konvertovanje u jedan buket.

Added support for radio, streamlink, streamlink wrapper conversion.
Improved screen visibility. Fixed selection of multiple groups and conversion into one bouquet.

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New version of CiefpE2Converter plugin
Enlarged screen divided into three parts

The so-called message label has been enlarged to display in two lines
The first line shows the created name of the bouquet, which by default: IPTV Mix Bouquet
which you can change to a yellow button on the virtual keyboard as you wish
The second line shows the selected m3u file

The screen is divided into three parts:
The first part of the file list where you have the option to select an m3u file
anywhere in the receiver by default is /tmp

The second part of the screen, when you select a group from the m3u file, it appears in this part of the screen for an easier overview of what is selected
The third part remained for the background image

New version installation link is the same

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CiefpE2Converter 1.6
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Instructions for using the CiefpE2Converter plugin

What is CiefpE2Converter?
CiefpE2Converter is a plugin for Enigma2 devices that allows you to convert M3U playlists (eg IPTV lists) into Enigma2 bouquets.
This allows you to watch IPTV channels directly through your Enigma2 interface, organized by groups you choose.

How to use the plugin?
1. Starting the plugin:
o Go to the menu of your Enigma2 device, find "Plugins", and select "CiefpE2Converter".

2. Selection of M3U file:
o When the plugin opens, you will see a list of files from the /tmp directory.
o Use the arrows on the remote (up/down) to move through the list of files.
o Find your M3U file (eg playlist.m3u or playlist.m3u8) and press OK to select it.

3. Setting the name of the bouquet:
o Press the yellow button ("Define Name") to enter a name for your bouquet (eg "My IPTV").
o A virtual keyboard will open. Enter the name using the arrows and the OK button, then press the green button ("Save") to confirm.

4. Selection of groups:
o Press the blue button ("Select Groups") to select the groups of channels from the M3U file that you want to include in the bouquet.
o In a new window you will see a list of available groups (eg "Sports", "Movies", "News").
o Scroll up/down with the arrows, press OK on each group you want to select - the selected groups will be marked with a "✓" in front of the name.
o If you want all groups at once, press the blue button ("Select All").
o When you are done with your selection, press the green button ("Confirm") to confirm.

5. Conversion:
o On the main screen, press the green button ("Convert").
o A menu will open for selecting the type of service (eg Gstreamer, Exteplayer3, Streamlink). Select the desired type of arrows and press OK.
o The plugin will create a bouquet with the selected groups and the name you entered.

6. Uploading the bouquet:
o After the conversion, the plugin will ask if you want to load settings ("Reload settings?").
o Press Yes (left button) to refresh the channel list on the device, or No (right button) if you want to do it manually later.

7. Exit:
o Press the red button ("Exit") or the "Cancel" button on the remote to close the plugin.

Notes
• M3U file location: Make sure your M3U file is located in the /tmp directory on the device (you can transfer it via FTP, eg using FileZilla).
• Supported formats: Plugin works with .m3u and .m3u8 files.
• Result: After the conversion, the new bouquet will appear in your channel list on the Enigma2 device.

Purpose
This plugin is ideal for users who want to organize their IPTV channels into Enigma2 bouquets without manually editing files.
It allows you to select only the groups you are interested in and easily integrate them into your TV interface.

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CiefpE2Converter v1.7

CiefpE2Converter is an Enigma2 plugin designed to convert M3U playlists into IPTV bouquets that can be used on Enigma2 devices.
Allows users to easily select groups or individual channels from M3U files, define the name of the bouquet and choose the desired service type (eg Gstreamer, Exteplayer3, Streamlink).
The plugin generates the appropriate "userbouquet" files and registers them in bouquets.tv for immediate use.

News in version 1.7:
Support for M3U links in playlist.txt format:
The plugin now supports loading M3U links from text files (playlist.txt).
Users can select a link from the list, which is automatically downloaded and parsed for further processing.

New selection screen (ChannelSelectionScreen):
Added a new channel selection screen when the M3U file does not contain groups.
This screen allows users to select individual channels or groups of series,
with automatic grouping of series episodes under one name (eg "The X Files" instead of "The X Files S01 E01").

New "Select Similar" button:
Implemented new "Select Similar" button on GroupSelectionScreen and ChannelSelectionScreen.

Function: Automatically selects all items (groups or channels) that share a common prefix with the currently marked item. For example:
For the group "Sport TV 1" selects all groups starting with "Sport TV" (eg "Sport TV 2", "Sport TV HD").
For the channel "HBO HD" selects all channels starting with "HBO" (eg "HBO 2", "HBO 3").
This makes it easy to quickly select similar items without having to manually tag each item individually.

Other characteristics:
Intuitive interface with the ability to view files in the /tmp directory.
Adjusting the name of the bouquet via the virtual keyboard.
Support for different service types (Gstreamer, Exteplayer3, DVB, Radio, Streamlink).
Automatic registration of bouquets and option to reload settings after conversion.
This plugin is ideal for users who want to quickly and efficiently organize their IPTV content on the Enigma2 platform, with additional flexibility thanks to new functionalities in version 1.7.
Short instructions for using the plugin CiefpE2Converter v1.7

Starting the plugin:
Find CiefpE2Converter v1.7 in the plugins menu on your Enigma2 device and run it.

Selection of M3U file or link:
On the main screen (MainScreen) you see a list of files in the /tmp directory.
If you have an M3U file: Navigate to it (eg playlist.m3u) and press OK.

If you have a playlist.txt with links: Select the .txt file and press OK. The PlaylistSelectionScreen will open:
Scroll up/down and select the desired link (press OK or the green "Confirm" button).
The plugin will download the M3U from that link and continue.

Defining the name of the bouquet:
Press the yellow "Define Name" button to open the virtual keyboard.
Enter the name of the bouquet (eg "My IPTV") and confirm with OK. The default name is "IPTV Mix Bouquet".

Selection of groups or channels:

Press the blue "Select Groups" button:

If the M3U has groups: The GroupSelectionScreen will open. Mark the desired groups:
OK: Includes/removes a group.
Select All (blue button): Indicates all groups.
Select Similar (yellow button): Indicates groups with a similar prefix (eg "Sport TV 1" -> "Sport TV 2").


If the M3U has no groups: The ChannelSelectionScreen will open. Tag channels or series:
OK: Turns on/off a channel/series.
Select All (blue button): Indicates all channels.
Select Similar (yellow button): Indicates channels with a similar prefix (eg "HBO HD" -> "HBO 2").
Press the green "Confirm" button to confirm or the red "Cancel" button to cancel.


Conversion to a bouquet:
On the main screen, press the green "Convert" button.
Select the service type (eg "Gstreamer (4097:0:1)") from the list and confirm with OK.
The plugin creates a bouquet in /etc/enigma2 and registers it in bouquets.tv.

Reload settings:
After the conversion, the question "Reload settings?" will appear. Select Yes to refresh the bouquet list or No to exit.

Exit:
Press the red "Exit" button to close the plugin.

Remark:
Downloaded M3U files are saved in /tmp/m3u_playlist.
Series in ChannelSelectionScreen are grouped (eg "The X Files" includes all episodes if checked).
Check if /tmp is available and has enough space to download files.
This is all you need to know for basic plugin usage!

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