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daraghward's avatar
daraghward
Channel Surfer
13 years ago

EPG template

Hi,
I'm looking to develop a Roku channel for a linear TV broadcaster and part of the requirement is for an EPG grid so viewers can see what's coming up next and plan their viewing.
There doesn't seem to be a facility for this in the BrightScript templates provided - the closest thing might be a roParagraphScreen displaying Now / Next info, which is OK for figuring out what the viewer has just switched on, but not great for planning.
Is full EPG grid templating something that's planned for a (hopefully near) future Roku release ?
-DW.
Roku Developer Program

3 Replies

  • RokuJoel's avatar
    RokuJoel
    Binge Watcher
    13 years ago
    I wouldn't say planned, but there is some discussion about creating something like this.

    Meanwhile, you could probably create your own slick EPG with roScreen and the 2D api's.

    - Joel
  • RokuJoel's avatar
    RokuJoel
    Binge Watcher
    13 years ago
    Not at the moment. Again, anyone who wants one could create one with the 2D API components, or you could adapt a gridscreen to this purpose.

    - Joel