[mythtv-users] Mythfilldatabase and swapped channels

Michael T. Dean mtdean at thirdcontact.com
Wed Oct 24 23:58:35 UTC 2012


On 10/23/2012 09:30 PM, Larry K wrote:
> I'm running Myth 0.25.2 with an HDHR-Prime CableCard and also an 
> HD-PVR for the premium stuff.  I'm following the instructions found here
>
> http://www.mythtv.org/docs/mythtv-HOWTO-24.html#ss24.2
>
> to populate my listings.
>
> Recently, Comcast found it necessary to swap two channels, so I asked 
> the SD guys to make the change on their end, which they did.
>
> What is the best way for me to force the update in my database to 
> basically flip the channels and the listings for each?  I've tried 
> various switches on mythfilldatabase but none seems to be working.
>

mythtv-setup, Channel Editor, edit the xmltvid on each channel to swap 
them (and feel free to edit channel number and name and callsign as 
desired), then

mythfilldatabase --dd-grab-all

Mike


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