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4.6. The ASCII / Batch Client
works on Windows and LINUX. When the Server is running on the same
System the Client can be started with the Command line
./irclient
localhost
. The Client allows Learning and Sending of Commands and the
setting of the Status flags of the IRTrans.
Normally it works Menu-Driven but it can also be used to send
commands with Programs and scripts. To do that it is started with
irclient <hostname> <Remote> <Command>.
If needed an Adressmask
to control multi-zone systems can be used, too. When used it will be the
4
th
parameter.
When using the Menu Driven Mode it can also be used to control
the IRTrans Firmware settings.
4.7. Using LIRC Clients
Every LIRC client can be used with IRTrans. The IRTrans server
implements a standard LIRC application socket (only LINUX) and a
standard LIRC TCP/IP socket to be compatible with LIRC. Every LIRC
client can be used with IRTrans. Using LIRC clients you can remote-
control your PC and send commands. Only the learning of commands
has to be done through the GUI or ASCII client as the LIRC protocol
does not support learning of commands.
The irserver completely replaces lircd. That means that the LIRC
server (lircd) should not run on the system.
There can be several LIRC and IRTrans clients connected to the server
at the same time. The TCP/IP socket allows connections from different
clients over the network.
A very versatile client is irexec, delivered with LIRC. It allows executing
any command triggered by an IR command received by IRTrans. It is
also possible to send commands. That can be used to store complex
commands: Switch on your Receiver and TV if you start the DVD player
on the PC …
The IRTrans Server is fully compatible with the LINUX VDR system. It is
used in the same way as LIRC. Of course you have to learn your
commands the right way, because the name of the commands is fixed
inside VDR.
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4.8. Girder Plug-in
Girder is a very powerful Program to control Windows PCs. Details about
Girder can be found at
www.girder.nl
.
The Girder Plugin connects the IRTrans Server and the Girder Software.
In the Settings Dialog for the IRTrans Plug-in the Hostname of the Server
is entered. When Client & Server are running on the same machine
localhost
can be used here. After starting Girder the Devices have to be
activated. During that procedure the Girder Plug-in is connected to the
irserver.
