Can't load avs into CCESP2.5

[TNM]

I've just started to use CCE and followed Doom 9 guide. But I couldn't load an avs2.51 script with a mpeg2 clip into CCE! Whenever I dragged and dropped the script into CCE, the program just exited :mad: The script which couldn't be loaded looks like this

loadplugin("C:\Program Files\AviSynth 2.5\plugins for 2.0x\WarpSharp\loadpluginex.dll")
loadplugin("C:\Program Files\AviSynth 2.5\plugins for 2.0x\peachsmoother.dll")
mpeg2source("d:\ps2 movies\the dark aeon.d2v")
crop(32,0,640,480)
converttoyuy2()
PeachSmoother()
FluxSmooth()

While this clip could be loaded and encoded without any problem

loadplugin("C:\Program Files\AviSynth 2.5\plugins for 2.0x\WarpSharp\loadpluginex.dll")
loadplugin("C:\Program Files\AviSynth 2.5\plugins for 2.0x\PeachSmoother.dll")
loadplugin("C:\Program Files\AviSynth 2.5\plugins for 2.0x\coloryuy2.dll")
avisource("d:\ps2 movies\source\Kaido Battle OP.avi")
converttoyuy2()
ColorYUY2(Levels="PC->TV")
textsub("d:\ps2 movies\tnm.ssa")
PeachSmoother(NoiseReduction=45,Stability=20,Spatial=100,NoiseLevel=5.0,Baseline=3.2)
FluxSmooth()

Is it because of MPEG2Dec3 for avs 2.51? Because the above scripts differ mainly in that avs 2.51 plugin...

[wmansir]

http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?s=&threadid=49215&highlight=addaudio

[DDogg]

wmansir, it strikes me one of us that has used all the various versions of CCE with the various combinations of Avisynth really ought to take the time to write a definitive post on the subject. As you know it is a darn complicated subject for folks just starting out.

I would be happy to take the CCE (all) and Avisynth 2.5x section, if somebody else would do the Avisynth 2.08 part as I don't use it. Maybe they are identical? Also, I wonder if Avisynth 2.07 should be covered or do you think it obsolete now?

[TNM]

@wmansir

The AddAudio() method works! Thanks a lot :D

[wmansir]

@TNM: your welcome.

@DDogg:
I think that's a good idea. Before searching for the thread I linked above I looked though the CCE FAQ to see if this problem was addressed. The solution is mentioned in section 5 "Why does CCE crash...", but it's buried in with several other steps which are really unnecessary because this is a well known issue. And probably the most common problem posted regarding CCE 2.5.

Unfortunately, I don't have extensive experience with all versions of CCE and AVS. I usually stuck with a version until an updated version contained a feature I really wanted. So I stuck with CCE 2.5 until 2.66 and I stuck with AVS 1.x until 2.5 (now 2.51) because it seemed to work just as well for my needs as the 2.0x series. So, I don't have any experience with the 2.0x series either.

As far as I know AVS 2.08 and 2.5x have identical functionality when using CCE. The only differences are 2.5 using YV12 has a few extra needs (like ConvertToYUY2 for CCE, and crop/resize by even number only). Both have fixed the ResampleAudio bug and so need AddAudio. and of course plugins are incompatible.

Part of the problem is both programs are still being developed so having several versions of each program results in many different combos of both. However, I don't see any reason for anyone starting to use CCE and AVS would use any version of AVS below 2.08. So I don't think the 1.x or 2.07 and below need to be covered. Anyone having problems with earlier versions should be encouraged to upgrade to 2.08+.

EDIT: If you want it to be a general "Getting AVS to work with CCE" post, you should first say to be sure AVS is installed and working properly and the script is working (can Vdub open the script?) and refer to the AVS forum/FAQ/troubleshooting for either problem. http://www.avisynth.org/index.php?page=Troubleshooting is a good place to start.

[DDogg]

I'll see if I can tinker something up in the next week and then throw it out for correction and comment. Me and my big mouth :rolleyes: