Hackman -- A Hack Manager module for TivoWeb

[PortlandPaw]

Originally posted by cdma
Here is what I am getting. It seems as if it is looking for a process that tivoweb uses when it starts because that process is there when it is loading and gone when it is done

cdma, you're not alone. Another person reported the identical problem and I'm still at a loss to solve it. But there's hope. He said it went away after he:
1. Shut down TivoWeb (restart/quit)
2. Restarted from bash with tivoweb &
Could you try that and report what happens?

[SeanC]

I was using the startup editor module but now that hackman can do that I job I wanted to change over.

I uninstalled startuped, setup hackman with what I wanted to start up at boot and rebooted. The only thing that didn't work was the 30 sec skip code. This was my first reboot since installing hackman. Minor issue, just wanted you to know.

[SeanC]

And on the subsequent quick reload of tivowebplus to get rid of the Startup Editor icon in TWP hackman did the 30 sec code correctly. Maybe while the Tivo is still booting the sendkey isn't sending keys fast enough? I thought the code was going slow on the reboot, but worked normally on the reload.

And I also noticed that I still need startuped. I use the autospace hack which I don't think hackman looks for.

[m1fly]

I have been trying to install hackman for a few days now, please can some one point me in the right direction.

I am currently getting these errors.

couldn't open "/etc/rc.d/rc.sysinit.author": no such file or directory
can't read "data": no such variable
NONE can't read "TWpath": no such variable
while executing
"if {$TWpath == "xxx"} {set 2 "$tivowebpluspath/tivoweb &"
set foundTWpath $tivowebpluspath
set TWpath $foundTWpath
set box1..."
(file "./modules/hackman.itcl" line 279)
invoked from within
"source $module "
index

I have tried to manauly set TWpath but then get another error

couldn't open "/etc/rc.d/rc.sysinit.author": no such file or directory
can't read "data": no such variable
NONE can't read "box0": no such variable
while executing
"set data "$box0 $box1 $box2 $box3 $box4 $box5 $box6 $box7 $box8 $box9 $box10 $box11 $box12 $box13 $box14 $box15 $box16 $box17 $box18 $TWpath $startm $..."
(file "/var/hack/tivoweb-tcl/./modules/hackman.itcl" line 288)
invoked from within
"source $module "
index

I am running tivoweb 1.9.4
Tivo UK version 2.5.5-011-1-023
tivoweb is installed in /var/hack/tivoweb-tcl
I have symlinked tivoweb-tcl to tivoweb (Just in case)

Any Ideas?

[PortlandPaw]

I'll check these things out. I'm using what is supposed to be a better version of Sendkey, but I'm not so sure. And actually hackman does look for autospace.tcl. If it doesn't autodetect, you can add it manually as described in the readme.

[SeanC]

Oops, roger.

Upon checking my autospace was missing the .tcl extension, all set now.

Thanks

[PortlandPaw]

Originally posted by m1fly
I have been trying to install hackman for a few days now, please can some one point me in the right direction.
Any Ideas?

Your installation sounds thoroughly botched. You didn't mention what version of hackman you have, but I would suggest that you wait a day or two until I upload the latest version. Then we'll be on the same page with the latest edition if you encounter further problems.

When you do get the next download, be sure to check out the README, as there will be a few changes.

[m1fly]

Thanks PortlandPaw,

I believe I am running your latest version 3.0.3.
I will keep an eye out for the new release you mention.

I have tried Versions 2[1].1.3 and V3.0.0 with no sucess.

Regards Richard.

[PortlandPaw]

I believe I've addressed all the reported bugs and have added a couple of new touches -- support for symbolic links in the autodetect process and the option of going directly to the text editor to review changes made to rc.sysinit.author (thanks, arthur and rjbutler, for the great ideas).

The other major change is that JJBliss's bufferhack, KeepUpTo and TCTimout utilities are now available separately from the author, as described in the README. These utilities will be seamlessly integrated into hackman when bufferhack.itcl is loaded but the code itself is no longer included in hackman.

As always, please report any problems here. Since I can't test hackman on all models in all configurations, I rely on you to help make hackman trouble-free for all users.

[bobbob20]

I've tried installing Hackman, and it doesn't seem to be working. I first put the files in /var/hack/tivoweb-tcl, but noticed later it looked like files were missing. So I eventually found the active install in /tivoweb-tcl. So I put the files in there and changed the attributes to +x on all the files.

When I Restart->Quick Reload, I don't see any difference. My Main Menu looks the same. I have the same 14 menu entries as before. I tried to access #.#.#.#/hackman/ and I get a 404 not found. Should it appear in the Main Menu?

I'm using Tivoweb 1.9.4 on a 252011011 OS. I even tried setting tivoweb194path to my path in the .cfg file. Any idea why it's not loading or running hackman.itcl?

EDIT: Hmm.. nevermind. I read the above post and tried the Restart->Quit. Then ran "/tivoweb-tcl/tivoweb &" and now it works. It's shown in the Main Menu. Thanks.

[PortlandPaw]

I'm not sure exactly what you're doing, but please take a look at the README. Assuming that you have TivoWeb in /var/hack, your directory structure should look something like this:

--/Var
-------/hack
-------------/tivoweb-tcl
----------------------------/images
---------------------------------------/(all the .png files}
----------------------------/bin_ppc
---------------------------------------/find
---------------------------------------/SendKey
----------------------------/bin_mips
---------------------------------------/find
---------------------------------------/sendkey
----------------------------/modules
----------------------------------------/(all the .itcl files)
----------------------------------------/hackman.itcl
----------------------------------------/hackman.cfg

Good luck!

[PortlandPaw]

I misplaced a bracket and slipped a revision level. The latest version will be found here. This could be a record for most version releases in one day.

[bobbob20]

My actual Tivoweb directory is "/tivoweb-tcl". Guess it's kinda strange being in the root and all, but I guess my drive has been read/write for a few years anyway.

Here's a "skin", I guess you could call it that, I made while messing around. Maybe others will find it useful too. Just use these in the "images" directory instead of the stock ones.

Hope ya don't mind me adding to your program, PP. Thanks by the way.

[SeanC]

Ver 3.1.4 is giving me this error:

NONE can't use non-numeric string as operand of "!"
while executing
"if {!$UseCfg} {
if {$series1} {set find $source_dir/bin_ppc/find} else {set find $source_dir/bin_mips/find}
for {set i -1} {$i < 33} {incr i} {
..."
(file "/var/hack/tivowebplus/modules/hackman.itcl" line 259)
invoked from within
"source $module "

I have a series one so I had removed the mips directory.

[bobbob20]

I've noticed in version 3.1.4 when you click one of those boot-time buttons and then press the Cancel button instead of the Save button, you'll end up going to the "Edit files and preferences..." without even typing in the password. Is this by design? Oh, and it ends up saving the option anyway even though you pressed Cancel.

[PortlandPaw]

Originally posted by iguru42
Ver 3.1.4 is giving me this error:

NONE can't use non-numeric string as operand of "!"
while executing
"if {!$UseCfg} {
if {$series1} {set find $source_dir/bin_ppc/find} else {set find $source_dir/bin_mips/find}
for {set i -1} {$i < 33} {incr i} {
..."
(file "/var/hack/tivowebplus/modules/hackman.itcl" line 259)
invoked from within
"source $module "

I have a series one so I had removed the mips directory.

It's trying to read the old .ini file and is picking up text instead of "0" or "1." All you have to do is delete the old .ini file and do a reload.

[PortlandPaw]

Originally posted by bobbob20
I've noticed in version 3.1.4 when you click one of those boot-time buttons and then press the Cancel button instead of the Save button, you'll end up going to the "Edit files and preferences..." without even typing in the password. Is this by design? Oh, and it ends up saving the option anyway even though you pressed Cancel.

This could be tweaked a little. It is by design that rc.sysinit.author was written to the drive -- the editor screen gives you a chance to change it. So the "cancel" would cancel any changes subsequent to the write. But you shouldn't be able to go to the "Edit files and preferences" without giving the password first (if this option is set). I'll fix that in the next release.

[m1fly]

Installed 3.1.4
Still no joy.

hackman
couldn't open "/etc/rc.d/rc.sysinit.author": no such file or directory
can't read "data": no such variable
NONE can't read "UseCfg": no such variable
while executing
"if {!$UseCfg} {
if {$series1} {set find $source_dir/bin_ppc/find} else {set find $source_dir/bin_mips/find}
for {set i -1} {$i < 33} {incr i} {
..."
(file "./modules/hackman.itcl" line 259)
invoked from within
"source $module "

If I add a line
set UseCfg "1" in the hackman.itcl (Not sure where I should set this)
I get the following error


hackman
couldn't open "/etc/rc.d/rc.sysinit.author": no such file or directory
can't read "data": no such variable
NONE can't read "TWpath": no such variable
while executing
"if {$TWpath == "xxx"} {set 2 "$tivowebpluspath/tivoweb &"
set foundTWpath $tivowebpluspath
set TWpath $foundTWpath
set box1..."
(file "./modules/hackman.itcl" line 286)
invoked from within
"source $module "

Any ideas ? Same problem as the older versions I have tried.
Tivo UK model. (Series1 PPC)
Tivoweb 1.9.4 installed in /var/hack/tivoweb-tcl
Hackman files
/var/hack/tivoweb-tcl/modules/hackman.itcl
/var/hack/tivoweb-tcl/modules/hackman.cfg
/var/hack/tivoweb-tcl/images/
/var/hack/tivoweb-tcl/bin_ppc/find
/var/hack/tivoweb-tcl/bin_ppc/SendKey

[SeanC]

Originally posted by PortlandPaw
It's trying to read the old .ini file and is picking up text instead of "0" or "1." All you have to do is delete the old .ini file and do a reload.

Roger that, problem solved.

[hobiecat]

Hello,

Running TivoWeb v1.9.4 with no issues on a Series1

Today installed v1.3.4 of Hack Manager as detailed in your readme.

Directory tree is:

/var/hack/tivoweb-tcl/bin_mips/
/bin_ppc/
/images/
/modules/

Put the hackman files into these directories as instructed
Execute permissions are set on the /bin files

Reloading TivoWeb or even restarting TiVo gives the same results
- as if hackman does not exist. No indication on tivoweb menu.

If I shut down TivoWeb and start it manually at the prompt:
=[tivo:root]-# tivoweb &
[2] 190
[1] Done tivoweb

Any ideas how I might get tivoweb to recognize hackman?

Thanks in advance

[m1fly]

Don’t quote me (I haven't got it running either) but I think your directory structure is incorrect.
See my previous post titled “install errors” and the readme.

“TivoWeb 1.9.4 users will have to create these directories (/bin_mips and /bin_ppc) under the TivoWeb directory on the same level with /modules and /images.”

I always start tivoweb with this command
tivoweb console
Errors and messages are sent to the console.

Hope this helps.?

[bobbob20]

Originally posted by hobiecat
Directory tree is:
/var/hack/tivoweb-tcl/bin_mips/
/bin_ppc/
/images/
/modules/

To reiterate the tree structure you're trying to use, it should look like this:
/var/hack/tivoweb-tcl/bin_mips/
/var/hack/tivoweb-tcl/bin_ppc/
/var/hack/tivoweb-tcl/images/
/var/hack/tivoweb-tcl/modules/

[PortlandPaw]

Shut down TivoWeb and start in manually as you've done before, but instead of using tivoweb &, do tivoweb console. Watch for error messages as it tries to load hackman and report them back here.

OR, look at the last batch of entries under tivoweb.log in the logs module. The same errors should be reported there from the last load(s).

[PortlandPaw]

Originally posted by m1fly
Installed 3.1.4
Still no joy.

hackman
couldn't open "/etc/rc.d/rc.sysinit.author": no such file or directory
can't read "data": no such variable
NONE can't read "UseCfg": no such variable
while executing
"if {!$UseCfg} {
if {$series1} {set find $source_dir/bin_ppc/find} else {set find $source_dir/bin_mips/find}
for {set i -1} {$i < 33} {incr i} {
..."
(file "./modules/hackman.itcl" line 259)
invoked from within
"source $module "

None of this makes any sense, whatsoever. I suggest removing ALL of the hackman stuff, the .ini, the .cfg, the .itcl and reinstalling it. I think it's the old .ini file, but wipe out everything, just to be sure.

[PortlandPaw]

Originally posted by bobbob20
My actual Tivoweb directory is "/tivoweb-tcl". Guess it's kinda strange being in the root and all, but I guess my drive has been read/write for a few years anyway.

Here's a "skin", I guess you could call it that, I made while messing around. Maybe others will find it useful too. Just use these in the "images" directory instead of the stock ones.

Hope ya don't mind me adding to your program, PP. Thanks by the way.

I don't mind...looks kinda cool. Strange, though, to see this thing I've been working on for nine months take on a totally different look!

Thanks for the contribution.

[hobiecat]

Originally posted by PortlandPaw
Shut down TivoWeb and start in manually as you've done before, but instead of using tivoweb &, do tivoweb console. Watch for error messages as it tries to load hackman and report them back here.

OR, look at the last batch of entries under tivoweb.log in the logs module. The same errors should be reported there from the last load(s).

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Directories are OK (the tabs in my last post 'got eaten' and messed the formatting up)
Executed 'tivoweb console' as instructed: Here's the messages. It's exactly the same as the m1fly error message in this thread. (misery does love company)
==============
hackman
couldn't open "/etc/rc.d/rc.sysinit.author": no such file or directory
can't read "data": no such variable
NONE can't read "UseCfg": no such variable
while executing
"if {!$UseCfg} {
if {$series1} {set find $source_dir/bin_ppc/find} else {set find $source_dir/bin_mips/find}
for {set i -1} {$i < 33} {incr i} {
..."
(file "./modules/hackman.itcl" line 259)
invoked from within
"source $module "
==============
The rest of the modules load as expected, followed by 'Accepting Connections'.

I do not currently have an /etc/rc.d/rc.sysinit.author file.
Should I create one? What to put in it?
My rc.sysinit file points to /var/hack/etc/hacks_callfromrc.sysinit
This from the original Keegan install script

Thanks for any input

[hobiecat]

Took a look once again at the error message and hackman.ictl

I guessed that hackman.ictl is expecting the hacks stuff to reside in rc.sysinit.author

However, my hacks are in /var/hack/etc/hacks_callfromrc.sysinit (thanks to the Keegan 'Hacking Tivo' book/CD).

So in hackman.ictl, I replaced all occurrences of 'rc.sysinit.author' with
'/var/hack/etc/hacks_callfromrc.sysinit'

Did a "restart/quit" in tivoweb

NOW IT WORKS!!!

note to user m1fly: You had the same error message. Same solution too?

Thanks to PortlandPaw for getting me on the right track.

Awsome!!

[hobiecat]

let me correct a type in my last post:

I posted:
So in hackman.ictl, I replaced all occurrences of 'rc.sysinit.author' with
'/var/hack/etc/hacks_callfromrc.sysinit'

I should have posted:
So in hackman.ictl, I replaced all occurrences of '/etc/rc.d/rc.sysinit.author' with
'/var/hack/etc/hacks_callfromrc.sysinit'

Guess sleep would be a good idea right now

[m1fly]

I am confused.

Currently I have few hacks installed, Only tnlited is started from my rc.sysinit
I do not have a rc.sysinit.author file.
Should I create this file?
What should be in it?

Correct me if I am wrong but I though hackman will create this file if you want the hack to start at boot.

Message to PortlandPaw

Thanks for you previous post, Just to let you know I deleted all hackman related files (Except images ) before installing 3.1.4 so it is not an old .ini .cfg file.

I have noticed that my /var/hack/tivoweb-tcl directory has user and group set
drwxrwsr-x 6 1000 1000 1024 Dec 2 22:03 tivoweb-tcl

I thought tivo ignores this, once I have worked out how to change it I will try again.
Chown and chgrp give me invalid option.

PS How sould I force hackman to use the hackman.cfg file?

Regards Richard.

[PortlandPaw]

Originally posted by hobiecat
Took a look once again at the error message and hackman.ictl

I guessed that hackman.ictl is expecting the hacks stuff to reside in rc.sysinit.author

However, my hacks are in /var/hack/etc/hacks_callfromrc.sysinit (thanks to the Keegan 'Hacking Tivo' book/CD).

So in hackman.ictl, I replaced all occurrences of 'rc.sysinit.author' with
'/var/hack/etc/hacks_callfromrc.sysinit'

Did a "restart/quit" in tivoweb

NOW IT WORKS!!!

note to user m1fly: You had the same error message. Same solution too?

Thanks to PortlandPaw for getting me on the right track.

Awsome!!

Congratulations! You have now successfully edited hackman to edit hacks_callfromrc.sysinit instead of rc.sysinit.author. But, judging from the error message, what really got you going was starting hackman with the old hackman.ini file deleted, allowing hackman to create a fresh and correct .ini file. This appears to be the major problem with upgrading.