Executing script on Enigma2

[sjamesamuel]

Hi
Is there a simple way to execute a script on Enigma2?
The script runs manually, but I need to start it from the box.
I tried ScriptExecuter, but its result window has to be open throughout the execution of the script.
I want some method to run scripts in background.
Thanks

[gpaolobvt]

Re: Executing script on Enigma2

What about connecting to the box using telnet command?

Using telnet you get a shell consol that operates inside the box.

From this consol you can execute all command.
Of course, in case of linux, the command must be "executeble".... use command chmod to set this feature.

In case of "script" the most used are based on "python" language.
In case of Dreambox, but i suppose also for other's model, there is the interpreter on board.

So you can just need to write the script, and execute it just by typing yhe name of the file from inside the shell consol.

bye

[aplok]

Re: Executing script on Enigma2

...So you can just need to write the script, and execute it just by typing yhe name of the file from inside the shell consol.

that is the console way,

but how to start the script with the satbox remote control ...
directly, without console, without pc ...

[sjamesamuel]

Re: Executing script on Enigma2

@ gpaolobvt :
Thanks but that's what I meant by "manually".
I need to start it from the box like aplok explained.

[phil76]

Re: Executing script on Enigma2

From the control panel there is the submenù to execute script directly from remote control...did you intend this way?

[sjamesamuel]

Re: Executing script on Enigma2

From the control panel there is the submenù to execute script directly from remote control...did you intend this way?

I can't find this. Is it on Enigma2?

[phil76]

Re: Executing script on Enigma2

I have it on Egami image on a Venton hd STB.

[sjamesamuel]

Re: Executing script on Enigma2

I have it on Egami image on a Venton hd STB.

I don't think it's available for enigma2. I've searched a lot but couldn't find anything.

[phil76]

Re: Executing script on Enigma2

Probably your image does not have. I refer to Egami image on Venton STB.

Pheraphs on your image you need to install it as add-on.

[gianni253]

Re: Executing script on Enigma2

I think there is no way to run a script interactively (i.e. from remote control) and do it in background, with no script window open.
Crond can run scripts in background, but it's not interactive ...

[aplok]

Re: Executing script on Enigma2

I think there is no way to run a script interactively (i.e. from remote control) and do it in background, with no script window open.
Crond can run scripts in background, but it's not interactive ...

... so it should not be possible to start a given script.py,

which launch such a system( 'mycommand.sh & ') ?

[sjamesamuel]

Re: Executing script on Enigma2

After some search and trials, I managed to do it.

I used a python script to run it

This makes it visible in plugins menu and also in the blue panel, so it can be run easily.

[phil76]

Re: Executing script on Enigma2

I think there is no way to run a script interactively (i.e. from remote control) and do it in background, with no script window open.
Crond can run scripts in background, but it's not interactive ...

I didn't mean you can write script by rmote control, but you can upload to STB a list of precompiled scripts and then execute them from script menu choosing which one must be executed by remote control.

[sjamesamuel]

Re: Executing script on Enigma2

... so it should not be possible to start a given script.py,

which launch such a system( 'mycommand.sh & ') ?

Yes, this worked too.

from os import system
system("script.sh &)

Thanks