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XSL anyone??
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DVD Profiler Unlimited Registrantrink_no2
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Registered: May 9, 2007
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Hello sports fans:

Ever since I shelled out the bucks for this program, I've been wanting to make a "cheat sheet" report that you can use while watching the DVD.  I've been looking for something that will list, say, running time, features, cast and crew.  I was fighting with the reports feature, but I couldn't get it to do what I wanted.  (I got a post somewhere on here asking questions.)  I finally gave up and started to look at the XML file.

I exported an XML file for each movie and dug into XSL a little bit.  I came up with a crude report that does what I want using a combo of the XML movie file, XSL, and CSS.

The report lists the following info:  Title, Running Time, Audio Format, Subtitles, Video Format, Features, Cast (uncredited are marked with an asterik) and Crew. 

It pretty much gives me a nice little checklist to use while I'm watching a movie.  I don't know if anyone is interested ... there are a few instructions that go along with it, but I'd be happy to send what I have to anyone that is interested.  Note:  I am by no means a programmer ... merely a dabbler.

Rink
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DVD Profiler Unlimited RegistrantStar ContributorMithi
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Registered: March 13, 2007
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Me! Me! Me!

Well, I'm not a checklister(yet?) so I'm not sure if I'll use, but I'm sure going to have a look at it for fresh ideas.
Also if you want I can add it to my XSL-archive, see signature.

cya, Mithi
Mithi's little XSLT tinkering - the power of XML --- DVD-Profiler Mini-Wiki
DVD Profiler Unlimited RegistrantStar ContributorKathy
Registered: May 29, 2007
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Quoting Mithi:
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Me! Me! Me!

Well, I'm not a checklister(yet?) so I'm not sure if I'll use, but I'm sure going to have a look at it for fresh ideas.
Also if you want I can add it to my XSL-archive, see signature.

cya, Mithi


Mithi - I want to learn more about this but, when I went looked at "Milthi's little XSLT tinkering", the first thing I read was "For absolute beginners of HTML and programming this page might be unsuitable".  So where should an "absolute beginner" start? I want to be able to say "Me! Me! Me!" too. 
DVD Profiler Unlimited RegistrantStar ContributorRHo
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but I'd be happy to send what I have to anyone that is interested.  Note:  I am by no means a programmer ... merely a dabbler.

Why not publish it on a web site? If you don't have one yet, Yahoo Geocities offers a free possibility for something like this.
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DVD Profiler Unlimited Registrantrink_no2
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Quoting RHo:
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Quoting rink_no2:
Why not publish it on a web site? If you don't have one yet, Yahoo Geocities offers a free possibility for something like this.


Yeah ... I know ... I could do that ... let's see how some people like it first.

Rink
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DVD Profiler Unlimited RegistrantFrodonf
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Me too Please!
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What are we waiting for ?!
DVD Profiler Unlimited RegistrantStar ContributorWigum
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One more!
The heat is on!
DVD Profiler Desktop and Mobile Registrantt001z
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better throw my hat in the game.... me too.
DVD Profiler Unlimited Registrantroflmao
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Registered: June 22, 2007
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The easiest way to create the list you're looking for is to download the CSV plugin.  It does what you need with zero programming.  I was looking at the xml file and paused a bit to look at the plugin page and am glad i did.  the CSV exporter works perfectly to get the info to an excel spreadsheet.
DVD Profiler Unlimited Registrantverdejt
Registered: May 26, 2007
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I just went to the Plugin page and there is no CSV plugin. Can you send me the link. Thanks
DVD Profiler Unlimited Registrantgoodguy
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Registered: March 14, 2007
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I just went to the Plugin page and there is no CSV plugin. Can you send me the link. Thanks

It is the second topic in the Plugin Forum.
, really.
Matthias
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