[mythtv-users] Can't believe this hasn't been written already....

[Jason Donahue]

Worked like a champ - THANKS!

On Fri, 2005-03-04 at 14:43 -0600, Kevin Kuphal wrote:
> Jason Donahue wrote:
> 
> >Anyone have a patch, or example code for adding a menu item to Myth that
> >launches arbitrary commands ?
> >
> >I would think this would be a piece of cake. Just create a menu button,
> >and associate it with an application to run.
> >
> >The reason I am asking is because I am about to start putting together a
> >carputer, and want to use Myth as the interface. I will have an LCD
> >mounted in my dash were I can load MP3s, Movies, etc. But I also want to
> >play with GPS and wireless sniffing, and want to be able to select "War
> >Drive" from the myth menu and launch Kismet, or something.
> >
> >Anyone know of a way to do this ?
> >  
> >
> It's been asked.  Try looking in the archives:
> 
> http://www.gossamer-threads.com/lists/engine?list=mythtv&do=search_results&search_forum=forum_1&search_string=EXEC+menu&search_type=AND
> 
> It's an EXEC command on a menu item.  Use EXECTV if your command has 
> anything to do with holding a tuner.
> 
> Kevin
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