possible for ListItem to read from a file-like object?

[justinmiller621]

Is it possible for a ListItem to read from a file-like object? I looked at the API for SetPath and it sounds like you can only pass a string, that is either a local file or a url. In my case, I'll have neither, but instead, a file-like object.

Thanks,
Justin

[agentlame]

Um, what is your 'file like object'?

Have you tried passing Boxee the PATH of your 'file like object', on your local machine?

If you are asking if you can pass Boxee an in-memory buffer of a media file, the answer is no.

[justinmiller621]

Um, what is your 'file like object'?

So my idea isn't exactly fully formed yet, but, it would be the standard out from a command line program.

Have you tried passing Boxee the PATH of your 'file like object', on your local machine?

This may be what I have to do, given your answer below...

If you are asking if you can pass Boxee an in-memory buffer of a media file, the answer is no.

Is there any reason for this? Is it a technical issue with the way media files are played in Boxee? While I'm just now learning python, it doesn't seem like it would be a limitation of the language itself.

Any plans to add this to the API?

Btw, the API is pretty awesome. I hope you understand I'm not criticizing it Just trying to see what I can do.

Let me know if you want some more details about what I'm trying to do!

Thanks,
Justin

[agentlame]

Is there any reason for this? Is it a technical issue with the way media files are played in Boxee? While I'm just now learning python, it doesn't seem like it would be a limitation of the language itself.

Um, I can't think of a situation in which you would WANT to pipe-in a media file. Remember, it has to be a media file. Most media files are rather large--the exception being audio--so, I don't know why you would want it in memory. It would make more sense to write it to disk, and pass the path to Boxee.

Any plans to add this to the API?

I doubt it. Like I say, I just can't think of a situation in which this type of functionality would be needed.