Software and TAPs for Topfield PVRs

Windows Shell Extension for REC and TAP files

Download version 1.7 (updated 30/01/2011)

RecShellExt is a shell extension that allows Windows Explorer to display details from the header of Topfield REC files, TAP files and TFP files. For REC files, the extension adds

• Channel Name, Programme Title, Programme Description, Extended Description, Duration and Bit Rate columns in details view.
• Programme Title on each file when in tile view.
• Channel Name, Programme Title and Programme Description in the Windows XP sidebar.
• Channel Name, Programme Title and Programme Description in the Windows Vista/7 Details pane.
• Channel Name, Programme Title and Programme Description in infotips when you hover the mouse pointer over a file.
• Channel Name, Programme Title, Programme Description, Extended Description, Duration and Bit Rate in the Windows file properties Details/Summary tab.

Recording information is mapped to existing fields In Details view, the additional columns are

Column Name	Contains
Author	Channel Name
Title	Programme Title
Subject	Programme Description
Comments	Extended Description
Duration	Program Duration.

The extension is only compatible with Windows XP and Windows Vista.

History

1.7	Added support for Vista and Windows 7
1.6	Added support for 5700 models. Added Revision Number to TFP files
1.5	Added TFP file support.
1.4	Windows Vista support and a brand new installer.
1.3	Added bitrate and support for non 5800 models.
1.2	Added TAP file support.
1.1	Added XP infotips, tile view and details pane.
1.0	Initial release.

Any problems? Contact me via the forums at toppy.org.uk.