Is there any compatibility issue when making DVD-Video including a PC files folder?

[Fotis_Greece]

I made a nice DVD-Video in scenarist and used nero 6 to burn it. In Nero I also included a folder in the root directory called "Computer_Files" which contained some pictures and some .pdf manuals.
I tested it in a Sony dvd player and everything was ok. Unfortunatelly when testing it in some other dvd players (some Sony's other model, and a Pioneer 535 (I think)) the dvd didn't play at all.
I reburned the disc without the PC files folder and everything was smooth perfect.
So what was wrong? Is there something I should have done?
Thanks in advance

[CouJo]

Maybe the file sorting is the problem. Open the DVD using ISO Buster and check the file sorting in the UDF part of the filesystem...

First the AUDIO_TS folder should come, then the VIDEO_TS folder with all vob, ifo and bup files and then your other files.

Nero 6 has a problem sorting files in UDF part of filesystem but this will be fixed in Nero 6.0.0.20.

Have a look at this discussion:
http://club.cdfreaks.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=75604

[Fotis_Greece]

Ok, let's get it analyzed.
I want to burn my dvd video and I want to include a folder called "computer" which will contain some manuals and pictures and some freeware programs such as acrobat reader.
I have created the same image with two applications,
Scenarist 2.7 using the wizard application type : Enhanced DVD (video files first)

and Nero 6.00.19 using the template DVD-Video


Which one is right so I can burn it. If Scenarist's is the right one, can this image be burned with other applications
I am looking forward to your reply

[CouJo]

Simply use the scenarist one.

[Fotis_Greece]

But shouldn't the folder "computer" be underneath the Video_Ts directory? That was the opinion I got after reading the posts in the links you provided.
In other words shouln't the order be
Audio_ts
Video_ts
Computer

[WebThumper]

All the DVDs that I have burned (with "extra" stuff on them) have been outside the VIDEO_TS folder. Also checked several commercial DVDs out there and they have lots of different folder names (i.e. "common", "win", "setup", etc.) on the same level as AUDIO_TS and VIDEO_TS - just pop one into your DVD-ROM and take a look.

I use RecordNow to burn the DVD though so that might make a difference...it came with my Sony DVD burner.

Scott

[CouJo]

Scenarist a real commercial product for DVD authoring and if this program creates the structure, it should be in right directory order.