Multiple decoders for one codec in VDM

[redfordxx]

Hi,
1)When I have two decoders able to decode same video in avi (typically XviD and DivX) how do I decide, which decoder is used, when I open it in VDM?

I already understood, that there are VfW codecs for VDM needed. OK.
2) How do I recognize that a codec is a DS or VfW?
3) For the playback I mostly rely on FFDShow. So, many videos can't be opened in VDM. Do the videos always have VfW alternative and how to find it? E.g. x264...

Tnx R.

[stephanV]

Hi,
1)When I have two decoders able to decode same video in avi (typically XviD and DivX) how do I decide, which decoder is used, when I open it in VDM?
You can force a fourcc if you open with extended options. (Check the box in the lower left corner of the open file dialog).

2) How do I recognize that a codec is a DS or VfW?
I believe Gspot can tell you waht codecs you have installed and wether they are VFW or not.

3) For the playback I mostly rely on FFDShow. So, many videos can't be opened in VDM. Do the videos always have VfW alternative and how to find it? E.g. x264...
ffdshow also comes with a VFW component, you just have to install it and configure it in start --> programs --> ffdshow --> vfw config.