Standalone KDP?

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Joined: 07/30/2009
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I want to use KDP to play flv files on my site. I found out how to do that from this thread
http://www.kaltura.org/how-run-video-server-other-then-kaltura-server

Is it possible to specify the url to an uiconf file in the embedding code, so that it will not require Katura CE installed on my server or at Kaltura.com?

Joined: 04/05/2009
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You need to create a new widget that points to the UIConf. Have a play around with the TestMe console...

Joined: 07/30/2009
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But for creating the widget I need a Kaltura installation (either at my server or the one at kalutra.com), right? I was looking for something similar to FlowPlayer or JW FLV Player.

Joined: 04/05/2009
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Assuming you want to use the current KDP that is located on the Kaltura servers...

You need to create a new widget using the API. This "widget" will allow you to specify a UIConfig of your choice. Sorry - the word "widget" it a bit confusing...

You do not need to install Kaltura CE.

Refer to:

http://www.kaltura.com/api_v3/testmeDoc/index.php?service=widget&action=...

Why exactly do you want to specify a UIConf anyway?

HOWEVER! If you want to install the KDP on your OWN server (like you would with JW Player), then just download the source code and put the pre-compiled KDP (it's in the "bin" folder) on your server.

Joined: 07/30/2009
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I do not wish to use the player hosted on Kaltura.com.

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Why exactly do you want to specify a UIConf anyway?

I want to customize the player, but do not want the player to connect to Kaltura.com. I tried to install Kaltura CE on my server, but it failed.

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HOWEVER! If you want to install the KDP on your OWN server (like you would with JW Player), then just download the source code and put the pre-compiled KDP (it's in the "bin" folder) on your server.

I downloaded KDP and found the kdp.swf file in the 'bin-debug' directory. I tried modifying the example html file 'kdp.html'. But I found that it connects to kaltura.com and stats.www.kaltura.com, even though there is no direct reference to those servers in the html, javascript or xml source files. Can you please point me to any online KDP standalone demos/examples?

Joined: 04/05/2009
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Sorry, but I don't think anyone is using the KDP as a "standalone" player... Most people are using it either with Kaltura CE or via the Kaltura Network.

You will need to re-build the project if you wish to disable the Kaltura stats integration. I don't think you can do this at runtime.

If you just need a simple Flash player then KDP may not be the most suitable product for you. There are other players out there that are also open source and are designed for simple site integration and come with lots of detailed and easy to understand documentation.

If I get a chance over the next couple of days, I'll try and put together a sample for you of a standalone KDP player.

Joined: 03/29/2009
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And of course, we will be happy to guide you through the CE installation and see exactly what failed there.

Joined: 07/30/2009
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If you just need a simple Flash player then KDP may not be the most suitable product for you. There are other players out there that are also open source and are designed for simple site integration and come with lots of detailed and easy to understand documentation.

I couldn't find an equally powerful player under similar lenient license. JW FLV Player does not allow using on sites with ad, and FlowPlayer has its logo in fullscreen mode.

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If I get a chance over the next couple of days, I'll try and put together a sample for you of a standalone KDP player.

That would be really helpful :)

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And of course, we will be happy to guide you through the CE installation and see exactly what failed there.

This was the problem - http://www.kaltura.org/segmentation-fault-when-installing

I will be going away for a 2 months trainings, and I am not sure whether I will be able to access internet from there. So, I may not be able to reply again soon.

Joined: 03/29/2009
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Thanks. We'll try to look into the problem and wait for your feedback as well.