Improvements and Fix wrapping procedure on non ARMv8

[AlexPresso]

• Add .gitignore
• Add motd.txt to display informational messages related to the patcher
• Refactor patcher.sh to add -force-wrapper option, motd, automatic codecpack's files patching (see [QA] Unable to perform this operation in VideoStation #7 and Video Station no more responding #8)

[findstevehere]

Just tried the DTS wrapper but doesnt work on DSM220+ with DSM 7. Video Station won't play and wont reinstall or repair. Guess I will have to reinstall DSM.

[AlexPresso]

If you're using my patcher, you have to uninstall and reinstall both VideoStation and Advanced Media Extensions to remove the wrapper, as they both get patched.

It does enable all the mentioned codecs but I'm aware of an issue that affects transcoding of H.265 files (because of Advanced Media Extensions).

I'll add "uninstall / repair" instructions to the readme.
Please open an issue if you still have a problem using the patcher.

[findstevehere]

thanks a lot. So is it done? didnt do this last time. was I supposed to stop and start Video station?

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On Nov 25, 2021, at 1:08 AM, AlexPresso ***@***.***> wrote: If you're using my patcher, you have to uninstall and reinstall both VideoStation and Advanced Media Extensions to remove the wrapper, as they both get patched. It does enable all the mentioned codecs but I'm aware of an issue that affects transcoding of H.265 files (because of Advanced Media Extensions). I'll add "uninstall / repair" instructions to the readme. Please open an issue if you still have a problem using the patcher. — You are receiving this because you commented. Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub <#10 (comment)>, or unsubscribe <https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/AWU47YFEJHPOQXSPTYPDTJ3UNX4JVANCNFSM5BYRREDQ>. Triage notifications on the go with GitHub Mobile for iOS <https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1477376905?ct=notification-email&mt=8&pt=524675> or Android <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.github.android&referrer=utm_campaign%3Dnotification-email%26utm_medium%3Demail%26utm_source%3Dgithub>.

[findstevehere]

oh wow awesome, it works! takes a little longer to load I think for an EAC3 audio file but plays! thanks a lot steve

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On Nov 25, 2021, at 1:08 AM, AlexPresso ***@***.***> wrote: If you're using my patcher, you have to uninstall and reinstall both VideoStation and Advanced Media Extensions to remove the wrapper, as they both get patched. It does enable all the mentioned codecs but I'm aware of an issue that affects transcoding of H.265 files (because of Advanced Media Extensions). I'll add "uninstall / repair" instructions to the readme. Please open an issue if you still have a problem using the patcher. — You are receiving this because you commented. Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub <#10 (comment)>, or unsubscribe <https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/AWU47YFEJHPOQXSPTYPDTJ3UNX4JVANCNFSM5BYRREDQ>. Triage notifications on the go with GitHub Mobile for iOS <https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1477376905?ct=notification-email&mt=8&pt=524675> or Android <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.github.android&referrer=utm_campaign%3Dnotification-email%26utm_medium%3Demail%26utm_source%3Dgithub>.

[AlexPresso]

Yes, the patcher received a lot of improvements since the first version :)

[findstevehere]

wow so simple even thanks! have a few H265 files but oh well, will use a workaround with VLC. cheers

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On Nov 25, 2021, at 1:08 AM, AlexPresso ***@***.***> wrote: If you're using my patcher, you have to uninstall and reinstall both VideoStation and Advanced Media Extensions to remove the wrapper, as they both get patched. It does enable all the mentioned codecs but I'm aware of an issue that affects transcoding of H.265 files (because of Advanced Media Extensions). I'll add "uninstall / repair" instructions to the readme. Please open an issue if you still have a problem using the patcher. — You are receiving this because you commented. Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub <#10 (comment)>, or unsubscribe <https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/AWU47YFEJHPOQXSPTYPDTJ3UNX4JVANCNFSM5BYRREDQ>. Triage notifications on the go with GitHub Mobile for iOS <https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1477376905?ct=notification-email&mt=8&pt=524675> or Android <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.github.android&referrer=utm_campaign%3Dnotification-email%26utm_medium%3Demail%26utm_source%3Dgithub>.

[findstevehere]

hi again. I have to reinstall this wrapper. Video station is installed. It is restartring codecpack and now videostation and taking some some time and that’s a good sign. First time didnt work as there were numerous errors, This time good. works fine. wondering why you said you have to uninstall and install video station. Didnt do that and it works fine. thanks steve

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On Nov 25, 2021, at 1:22 AM, AlexPresso ***@***.***> wrote: Yes, the patcher received a lot of improvements since the first version :) — You are receiving this because you commented. Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub <#10 (comment)>, or unsubscribe <https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/AWU47YFNGPPJC55YWRT57C3UNX53VANCNFSM5BYRREDQ>. Triage notifications on the go with GitHub Mobile for iOS <https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1477376905?ct=notification-email&mt=8&pt=524675> or Android <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.github.android&referrer=utm_campaign%3Dnotification-email%26utm_medium%3Demail%26utm_source%3Dgithub>.

[AlexPresso]

Reinstalling VideoStation and AME is only required in case you already have patched files (the patcher isn't handling already patched files and it may break VideoStation or throw errors while patching).
But if you only updated VideoStation / AME, you already have a "fresh" install, so you can directly run the patcher again