AVISynth won't open d2v files...

[Edster007]

Am I doing something wrong?

I am trying to open a d2v file using AVIsynth and all I get when I try to load it in CCE is a dialogue box with an Exclaimation point and the word "The" in it. Here is my avs script file.

LoadPlugin("C:\MPEG2DEC.dll")

mpeg2source("D:\S2\S2.d2v")

I can load version() and I can load an AVI file and have media player play it properly. It just doesn't seem to like to load the Mpeg2dec.dll file. It current resides in root of my c drive.

I need to get this to work to try and figure out Decomb.dll. This interlace thing is driving me nuts.

Is all this worth the aggrevation?

[auenf]

try opening the avs in virtualdub and read what error you are getting.

Enf...

[Edster007]

I loaded VirtualDub and here is the info.

{Sample.AVS}
LoadPlugin("C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\MPEG2DEC.dll")
mpeg2source("Test.d2v")

Sample and Test.d2v were created in c:\

When I load this in VirtualDub the error is

Avisynth Open failure
Unrecognized Exception!
(C:\Sample.avs, line 2)

I'm running Avisynth ver. 2.0.6. It seems to be loaded correctly as I can load AVI files and version() and both work.

I redownloaded mpeg2dec.dll, didn't help.
I can't see anything wrong here.

[crow]

It sounds like A Reg problem to me..

Do you have DVD player like Win DVD or Power DVD installed,
or did you download the MPEG2DEC.dll & drop it in the system 32 folder?

[Sp33d]

I have the same exact problem. I have PowerDVD installed. I have AVISynth 2.06 and CCE 2.64.01.10. I have MPEG2DEC.DLL in my System32 dir plus the location is in my script file.
I also get that same error mentioned above when I try to open the .avs in viruadub. It says line 2 in the AVS is the bad line. Here's my line 2:
mpeg2source("E:\LOTR\LOTR.d2v")

[mikeathome]

Hi,

did you move or rename your source file (folder) ? Try rebuilding the .d2v and don't touch anything afterwards.

mike

[Edster007]

Thanks for the suggestion but I already tried that. I thought the file might be a problem so I ran a new D2v file and had no luck.

I do have PowerDVD installed and ATI dvd files. Should I remove both? Power DVD is a pain in the #$% anyways as it screws up alot. I've installed Cinemaster 2000 and I hope it is better. At least it works with DVD Maestro.

What is the registry entry I should look at. Glad to hear i'm not the only one havign this problem.

E/

[Wilbert]

What version of dvd2avi did you use? Have a look at the AviSynth FAQ: Q19.

[Edster007]

I'm using the latest version 1.77.3

[mrgone]

had the same problem
upgrading my dvd2avi solved it

[Sp33d]

Which version of DVD2AVI Mr.Gone?

[mikeathome]

Hi,

DVD2AVI Ver. 1.76 is the last stable version !!!

mike

[Sp33d]

I believe I've tried 1.76, 1.77 and 1.78. I'll check again to make sure.

[Wilbert]

What don't you guys read the faq I mentioned. You have to use 1.76. If you still want to use 1.77 you need to download a special version of mpeg2dec (a reference to the appropriate thread is given in Q19 of that faq).

[Edster007]

Hey Wilbert, thanks for suggestion and mentioning of the AVISynth faq. I did not read it because I could not find it on the main page. Is it under a different category?

I did reference to what you mentioned on the AVISynth home page. I will try it tonight. I'm pretty sure you are correct and that will solve my problem.

Thanks
E/