Enigma2 Channels Manager by iet8

[korn]

Hi, now moved to 1.4

Hi,

Now moving to version 1.4 - first post

What has been developed and added in this release:

• Starting from this version, a notification message will automatically appear when launching the program if a new update is available, for the application itself or for the language files, with automatic update support included.



• Added support for importing M3U playlists and automatically converting them into Enigma2-compatible bouquets, allowing the program to handle them easily and efficiently.



• Added many new options and filters under:

Options → General



• Added an option to preserve the last satellite list order, so the same arrangement is automatically restored when restarting the program.

• Additional improvements for performance, stability, and overall user experience.

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[korn]

Hi, now moved to 1.43

Hi,

Now moved to version 1.43 — Online Update

Also updated the language files.



ver 1.41 has a pb with online update with setting file fixed at ver 1.42 - always upload new ver to first post



What’s new in this version:



FTP connection issues with OpenATV 8.0 images have been resolved by adding SFTP support for better stability and compatibility.

Successfully tested with the following images:

• OpenATV 8.0

• OpenPLi

• Merlin



Note:

Gemini image does not support SFTP by default because it does not include:

sftp-server



Therefore, continue using FTP with Gemini.



However, SFTP can be easily enabled on Gemini images.

Quick guide to enable SFTP on Dreambox devices running Gemini image:

Open Terminal / Telnet and execute the following command:

opkg install openssh-sftp-server

After installing the package, SFTP will be enabled on Gemini, and the program will work with Gemini without any problems.

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[korn]

Hi, now moved to 1.45

Hi,

Now moving to version 1.45 — Online Update




What’s new in this version:

New commands have been added to the right-click context menu, both in the channels table and inside bouquets:

• Copy Picon

• Paste Picon

• Copy Service ID

• Paste Service ID



How it works:

You can select a channel that already has a Picon and choose:



“Copy Picon”

Then move to another channel that does not have a Picon and choose:

“Paste Picon”

The Picon will be copied and automatically linked to the target channel name/service reference, and the icon will appear immediately after pasting without needing to restart the program or reload the list.

The process can also be repeated continuously:

• Copy a Picon from one channel

• Paste it to another channel

• Copy another Picon and paste it to a different channel

And so on, quickly and easily.

As for:



“Copy Service ID” and “Paste Service ID”

They work completely independently from the Picon system.

The Service ID is handled as the channel SID value, and when using “Paste Service ID”, the following will be updated for the target channel:

• SID (Service ID)

• Service Reference

This prevents conflicts between channel fields and internal data.

Usage:

• Select a channel and choose “Copy Service ID”

• Move to another channel and choose “Paste Service ID”



Note

However, I want to warn about using or copying the Service ID carelessly, as this may lead to channel conflicts or other problems.





Important Notes:

• The Picon system is completely independent from the Service ID system.

• Copying or pasting a Picon does not change the Service ID.

• Copying or pasting a Service ID does not affect the Picon.

• Both systems work independently and can be used repeatedly without any problems.

The execution speed of commands has also been improved, and the interface now refreshes immediately after any copy/paste operation.

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[korn]

Hi, now moved to 1.50

Version 1.50 — Online Update

What's New in This Release:​
Added a new feature that allows you to export one or multiple satellites directly to a Microsoft Excel file, making it easier to save, analyze, and share satellite data.
Various code improvements to enhance overall performance, stability, and program efficiency.
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[korn]

Hi, now moved to 1.51

Version 1.51 — Online Update

What's New in This Version​

Export Bouquets to Excel
Added a new feature that allows you to export any selected Bouquet directly to an Excel file, including all channels contained in the bouquet. This makes it easy to review, print, archive, or share your channel lists.
Added a Browse Folder dialog, allowing you to choose the destination folder where the Excel file will be saved.
Remember Satellite Channel Sort Order
Added a new option that allows the program to save and remember the selected satellite channel sort order (Ascending or Descending). The selected order is automatically restored each time the program starts, instead of always reverting to the default Frequency Ascending order.
Users who prefer the default behavior can easily restore it at any time by disabling the Remember my services sort order instead of default Frequency ascending option in Settings. The program will then use the default Frequency Ascending sort order again.
General Improvements
Various code improvements have been made to enhance stability, reliability, and overall performance

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[korn]

Version 1.52 — Online Update

What's New in This Version

������ Symbol Rate Tolerance Filter
During channel scanning, the Symbol Rate may not always be detected with its exact standard value. For example, a symbol rate of 27500 may appear as:

27497
27498
27499
27501
27502

Although these values differ slightly, they actually represent the same symbol rate.

To solve this issue, a Symbol Rate Tolerance Filter has been added. It automatically converts values that fall within a configurable tolerance range to the nearest approved standard symbol rate.

How it works

A new option has been added under General Settings:
Show approved symbol rates only
When this option is enabled, the program automatically converts any symbol rate within the configured tolerance range to its corresponding standard value.

Example: With a tolerance of ±5, the following values will automatically be converted to 27500:

27496
27497
27498
27499
27501
27504

Values outside the tolerance range, such as 27506, will remain unchanged unless the tolerance value is increased.
This feature can be enabled or disabled at any time from the settings, and its status is automatically saved in settings.ini.


Important: The Auto Reload option must be enabled; otherwise, the changes will not be reflected on the receiver.

������ Alternative Bouquet Numbering

A new Alternative Bouquet Numbering feature has been added, allowing each Bouquet to have its own independent channel numbering starting from 1, instead of using continuous numbering across all bouquets.

This feature is optional and can be enabled or disabled at any time through the Options menu, according to the user's preference.

������ Bouquet Copy, Cut & Paste Support

Full support has been added for the following bouquet operations:

Copy Bouquets
Cut Bouquets
Paste Bouquets
This makes bouquet organization and management much faster, easier, and more flexible while preserving their structure and order.

������ Data & Backup Folder Reorganization

The data folder, where channel and satellite files are stored, has been reorganized to provide a cleaner and more manageable directory structure.
The Backup folder has also been reorganized and improved, making backup files easier to access and restore.
In addition, the program now automatically creates a backup before every save or modification operation, helping prevent accidental data loss and allowing users to restore their previous files whenever necessary.

������ General Improvements

Updated language files.
Various code improvements and optimizations to enhance stability, performance, and the overall efficiency of the program.

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[korn]

Version 1.54— Online Update

Hi,

Now Updated to Version 1.54 — Online Update

Changed the Service Reference Saving Format
The Channel Service Reference saving format has been changed to use the standard colon format (:) instead of underscores (_).

Before:

1_0_1_6DCA_44D_1_C00000_0_0_0
After:


1:0:1:6DCA:44D:1:C00000:0:0:0
Language Files Update
Yesterday, the language files were also updated to version 4.4, including the latest translations and improvements.

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[korn]

Now we move to version 1.55 -online update

This will be the final release in this series. After that, a new version will be introduced under the number 1.60, featuring new additions and different options.

What’s new in version 1.55?

Improved and optimized the overall code.
Fixed and corrected issues in the XML UPDATE module.
Enhanced satellite management operations, including:
Editing satellite data.
Deleting satellites.
Improved handling and stability of satellite information management.

iet5

[korn]

Now we move to version 1.60

Version 1.60
Adding an Advanced Internal SQLite Database System
Channels Manager Database System
Feature Objective
The program will be enhanced by adding an internal SQLite database system instead of relying only on traditional Enigma2 files such as:

lamedb
bouquets
IPTV files
The database will become a central system for storing, managing, and analyzing channel data, providing faster performance and the ability to restore information when needed.

Database file:

channels_manager.db

Main Features
1- Previous Channels & History
A complete archive of channels will be stored, including:

Current channels.
Deleted channels.
Previous channels.
Imported channels.
Modified channels.
With the ability to:

Search for any previous channel.
Restore deleted channels.
Add them back to the current list.
2- Modifications Audit Log
Track all user changes, including:

Channel name changes.
Frequency modifications.
Provider changes.
Service Reference updates.
IPTV link modifications.
Parental lock changes.
The system stores:

Previous value.
New value.
Date and time of the change.
Including:

Smart Undo

to revert any modification and restore the previous channel state.

3- Database Snapshots
Create complete internal backups of:

Channels.
Bouquets.
Satellites.
IPTV settings.
With the ability to:

Create snapshots.
Restore snapshots.
Manage old backups.
4- Ultra Fast Search Engine
Instant search using SQL indexes based on:

Channel name.
Satellite.
Provider.
Frequency.
Channel type.
Service ID.
Provides instant results even with thousands of channels.

5- Duplicate Channel Manager
Smart detection of duplicate channels based on:

Service Reference.
SID.
Frequency.
Provider.
Channel name.
Available options:

Keep the highest quality version.
Keep the strongest signal version.
Keep the newest version.
Manual selection.
Supports:

Automatic deletion.
Manual deletion.
Restore after deletion.
6- Compare & Changes
Compare between:

Current channel list.
Internal database.
Backup snapshots.
Other files.
Displays:

New channels.
Deleted channels.
Modified channels.
With the ability to import changes directly.

Database Management Interface
A new window will be added:

Tools
|
Database & History

Including:

Search & Browse
Instant search.
Filters by channel type, satellite, and provider.
Previous & Deleted Channels
View channel archive.
Restore channels.
Audit Log & Undo
View modifications.
Undo changes.
Backup Management
Create, restore, and export backups.
Compare & Changes
Compare and import channels.
Duplicate Manager
Detect and clean duplicate channels.
Automatic Synchronization
New option:

Auto Sync Database

Automatically performs:

Updating the database when files are opened.
Saving channel history.
Recording modifications.
Checking for duplicates.
Performance & Technology
The system is based on:

SQLite Embedded Engine.
Windows Native SQLite.
WAL Mode.
SQL Indexes.
Memory Cache.
Results:

Faster performance.
Instant search.
Support for large channel databases.
Low resource consumption.
Database Storage
User data will be stored in:

AppData\ChannelsManager\Database\

To ensure:

Data protection.
Easy program updates.
No loss of user information.
Database Updates
Support for:

Database Migration

to automatically update the database structure with future versions.

Quick Access
Added:

Button:

DB

Shortcut:

Ctrl + D

To open:

Database & History


Interface Improvements
Arabic language support.
RTL support.
Unicode support.
Help banner.
Built-in user guide.

Final Result
Transforming the program from a traditional channel editor into:

Smart Channel Management Platform

Including:

Channel management.
Historical records.
Deleted channel recovery.
Duplicate removal.
Smart backups.
Channel comparison.
Fast search.
IPTV management.
Professional internal database system.

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[korn]

Now we move to version 1.61 -online update

Version 1.61
Online update support.
Fixes for compatibility issues with some languages, such as Chinese.
Database code review and improvements.

iet5

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