Problems while using the RC option

[paicolman]

Hi,
I have two problems when trying to connect to vlc via the remote interface:

One thing is, I get messages from VLC only when sending something, at least a <CR> character. Otherwise VLC stays quiet.

The other thing is that I can send one command, vlc accepts it, but then is over. By sending the command (or anything else) again, I just get updates (like the position if I use the --rc-show-pos) but the command is not accepted.

The command line I use is:

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vlc --extraintf=rc --rc-host=localhost:4650 c:\Playlists\Shakira.xspf

Doing a telnet to it via windoze command line works fine, but there I also get updates only when sending a <CR> or a command...Any ideas?

[paicolman]

No help?

Anyway, I could solve the command sending problem, but still don't get "spontaneous" messages from the VLC. All messages like volume change, new track started etc. stay buffered until I send a command. As soon as I send it, I get all stowed information at once. If someone knows the RC well, I'd be thankful for some advice...

[paicolman]

I'll try again...

Does anyone know if you can get "spontaneous" responce from the VLC in RC mode, without having to send all the time at least a <CR> character?

[Rémi Denis-Courmont]

No. Known limitation.