Can you set file names to other than the default in D2S?

[Richum]

I have read, the FAQ and I have searched in the fourm, but I cannot find any mention of formatting D2S to give the resulting file.mpg or file.cue/bin names other than the defaults that the programs give those files from within D2S.

My question?

Is it possible in D2S to pre-name the resulting MPG or cue/bin files so that they bear the name of the movie that was backed up? I have tried several ways, but all were failures.

It sure would be nice not to have to go back and rename the files everytime you did an encode.

TIA

Rich

[Jason28]

In the CD Images tab there is a blank spot called CD label. Put whatever you want to call the CD there. When you load it in Windows that title will be there for the cd. Also I dont think that most people know that on that same tab if you click on IMBD button and then put the name of the movie that you are doing, D2S will DL the movie cover and then you can put that at the begining of the movie (just make sure you check the box that says to use the image as the cover). Also it will fill in the name of the movie for you in the right boxs.

[hoozdapimp]

yeah that feature is great, it makes it look so..so..so professional looking ;)

[LeonMcNichol]

I think he's refering to having d2s rename the cue/bin files other than the default. I don't see why this would be a problem. Since the name wont be on there when you burn and you can't see it in your stand alone. Plus, you should be able to change the names yourself, by changing the cue/bin names and fixing the cue file in notepad.

[Richum]

I think he's refering to having d2s rename the cue/bin files other than the default. I don't see why this would be a problem. Since the name wont be on there when you burn and you can't see it in your stand alone. Plus, you should be able to change the names yourself, by changing the cue/bin names and fixing the cue file in notepad.


Yes that is exactly what I meant. Just name the file to the actual movie that was backed up instead of the defaults use by bbMPEG or which ever image builder you might use.

[UltimateDBZ]

Is there a specific reason you want to do this? Does it really take so long to rename the files manually in Windows after the conversion is complete?

[Richum]

"Is there a specific reason you want to do this? Does it really take so long to rename the files manually in Windows after the conversion is complete?"


I guess my answer would be to ask is there a specific reason you shouldn't? It doesn't take long at all to re-name the files, but if you could name it up front you wouldn't be bothered with it later.

You're right in saying it is no big deal, because it isn't, but it would be a nice amenity to an already awesome piece of work that I think D2S is. I am not complaining I just wanted to know if this is possible.:D

[kydongau]

Originally posted by UltimateDBZ
Is there a specific reason you want to do this? Does it really take so long to rename the files manually in Windows after the conversion is complete?

I think this is cosmetic, the author would not be bother even it's only take a minute to make the changes, as there there are already fields for title/cd name etc, those can be used to name the files.

One reason to use the movie name as filename, if you have large HD and you want to keep all the bin/cue files for later usage. Sure you can rename manually, but dont forget to edit the cue files as well ;)