Enigma2 Control Manager

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Enigma2 Control Manager has been developed from the ground up as a comprehensive and professional solution for managing and programming Linux / Enigma2-based satellite receivers such as Dreambox, Vu+, Gigablue, Octagon, and others.

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The project was created to address the common shortcomings of traditional management tools, including slow file transfers, interface freezes, and unstable connections, while providing a unified workspace that brings together all essential tools required by both end users and developers in a single application.


Instead of switching between multiple programs for file management, command execution, and channel editing, Enigma2 Control Manager integrates three fully synchronized modules: FTP Manager, Channels Manager, and Telnet Terminal, delivering a faster, simpler, and more efficient receiver management experience.

Technical Architecture & Performance

Developed entirely in C using Visual Studio and the native Win32 API.
Extremely lightweight, with a size of approximately 1 MB.
Instant startup and responsive performance with minimal CPU and memory usage.
Fully Portable application requiring no installation and no additional dependencies such as .NET Framework or Java.
Utilizes the built-in WinINet library for stable and reliable network communication.
Stores settings and transfer history in lightweight INI files instead of complex databases for maximum speed and simplicity.

Module 1: Receiver FTP

An advanced file management module designed for fast and efficient file transfers between the PC and the receiver.


Key Features

Dual-pane interface for convenient upload and download operations.
Drag-and-drop file transfer support.
Intelligent synchronized navigation (Lockstep Navigation) between local and remote directories.
Full support for displaying Arabic filenames correctly (UTF-8 Fix).
Support for:
FTP
FTPS
SCP / SSH
Built-in Keep-Alive mechanism to prevent connection timeouts.
Compress files and folders into ZIP archives before uploading for faster transfers.
Local ZIP extraction support.
Smart detection of old backup files (.bak) with optional cleanup recommendations.
Direct editing of receiver files with automatic upload after saving.
Support for external editors such as Notepad++.
Integrated CHMOD permission management from the context menu.
Instant file and folder search using Ctrl+F.
Folder comparison with visual highlighting of missing or modified files.

Connection Management (Site Manager)

Store an unlimited number of receiver profiles.
Save:
IP Address
Username
Password
Port
Quick connection via double-click.
No automatic connections are made when the application starts.

File Management

Upload and download files and directories.
Protection against accidental file overwrites.
Displays old and new file sizes before replacement.
Quick-access context menu for common operations.
Supports commonly used CHMOD values such as:
755
775
777
644
666
600

Module 2: Channels Manager

A dedicated module for managing channels and bouquets without the need for third-party applications.


Main Features

Import and export channel files.
Supports:
lamedb
userbouquet
satellites.xml
Picon management and upload.
Automatic removal of unused Picons to save storage space.
Instant channel reload (Service List Reload) without rebooting the receiver.
Safe Restart GUI function for reloading the Enigma2 interface.

Smart Options

Select Files to Receive

Allows the user to choose exactly which files should be downloaded:

Channels only
Satellites and transponders only
All files

Auto Reload Settings Enigma2

Automatically reloads channel settings on the receiver immediately after uploading, without requiring a restart.


Remove Unused Bouquets

Deletes obsolete or unused bouquet files from the receiver to keep the system organized.


Upload Picons

Automatically uploads channel Picons together with channel files.


Safe User Interface

Custom Owner-Draw buttons.
Modern visual effects.
Confirmation dialogs for sensitive operations.
Ability to run the Channels module independently using:

NewFtp.exe /channels


Module 3: Telnet Terminal

A high-performance integrated terminal that eliminates the need for external Telnet applications.


Professional Command History System

Stores commands in an external file (cmd_history.txt).
Prevents saving empty or duplicate commands.
Command navigation using ↑ and ↓ arrow keys.
F7 command history popup list.
TAB-based command auto-completion.
Cursor locking within the active input line to prevent accidental modification of previous output.

Additional Features

Fast and direct receiver connection.
Full copy and paste support.
Ability to run the Telnet module independently using:

NewFtp.exe /telnet

Easy execution of system commands and package management tasks.
Multi-line command support.

Security & Data Protection


Secure Communication

Full SCP / SSH support through port 22.
Encrypted transfer of sensitive files and data.

Password Protection

Uses the official Windows Crypt32 library.
Passwords are encrypted before being stored in configuration files.
Decryption occurs only in memory during active connections.
Passwords are never displayed or stored as plain text.

Conclusion

Enigma2 Control Manager provides a complete, lightweight, and high-performance environment that combines:

Advanced file management and networking.
Channel and bouquet editing and transfer.
Direct receiver control through Telnet.
Strong security with encrypted communications.

The result is a unified professional tool designed specifically to meet the needs of Enigma2 users and developers, offering speed, stability, security, and ease of use in a single application.

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Version 1.40.
What's New in This Version

Online Update Support

Online update support has been introduced for the first time, starting with Version 1.40. The program can now automatically check for new versions and download them directly from within the application, eliminating the need to download updates manually.

File Copy & Paste Improvements

Various improvements and optimizations have been made to file copy and paste operations, providing better speed, stability, and overall reliability.

User Interface Improvements

The user interface has been refined and enhanced to provide a clearer, more intuitive, and user-friendly experience.

Queue Window Improvements

The Queue Window has been redesigned and improved to provide a better view of ongoing operations, along with enhanced performance and easier task monitoring.

General Improvements

Various code optimizations have been implemented to improve overall stability, reliability, and performance.