New version of SubtitleCreator for .NETv2 released

[Mitre]

Hi again:

I renamed the subdirectories "DOS" style. FPOR\VIDEO_TS contains the original movie. When selecting output location, I called it FPNE. The 3rd subdirectory asked for, I called it FPTE. I renamed the sup file PSESP.sup (originally this file had a long name with spaces in-between). This time, I didn't mark "Position the original ...".
I hit start and the same problem re-occurred. On the top of the window it says 66% of authoring done... On the bottom it says:
VobBlanker is updating the original DVD.
Free space in the hardrive is 139Gb.
When I take a look into the Remuxed subdirectory I see a VIDEO_TS.IFO of 0KB, and VTS_01_1->4. No VTS_01_0. No other file. The original project has 7 title_sets.

MuxManlog says at the very beginning:

MuxMan version 0.15R
Opened script file J:\FPTE\SC_TEMP\MuxManProject.mxp
Accepted video J:\FPTE\SC_TEMP\VideoFile.m2v size = 3765030293
Accepted audio J:\FPTE\SC_TEMP\AudioFile_80.ac3
Accepted audio J:\FPTE\SC_TEMP\AudioFile_81.ac3
Opened sub 1 file J:\FPTE\SC_TEMP\Subpictures_20.sup.
Opened sub 2 file J:\FPOR\PSESP.sup.

After all the processing it says:
Fields: 258074, VOBU: 8602, Sectors: 1976100.
Video decoder buffer underflowed 3 times.
Check c:\muxman.log for details.
Resulting DVD will probably not play smoothly.

The moment I accept the error message, the Remuxed subdirectory disappears.

Another side effect I noticed. When I start VobBlanker after running SC, it's window is gone. Luckily, there is a "Remove_VobBlanker_WindowCoordinates.reg" that when run, brings the window back. VobBlanker version is 2.1.3.0

That's it.

Regards

[manusse]

The moment I accept the error message, the Remuxed subdirectory disappears.

That's normal because the remuxed directory is considered a temporary directory thus deleted by SC after the process has been completed to save HDD space.

After that does VobBlanker run or not?

I didn't really understand if you could complete your new DVD or not.

The final resulting files will be located in a VIDEO_TS directory.

Cheers
Manusse

[Mitre]

No ... I don't get the dvd done. It seems that VobBlanker starts and crash almost immediately ... and doesn't do much. The folder that is supposed to contain the final movie, only contains 2 files... vts_01_0.vob (65Kb) and vts_01_1.vob (0Kb). Nothing else.

Excuse me if I confused you. I use VobBlanker often as a standalone application. What I meant to say is this.

1. MuxMan seems to finish. At least you can see some files in that Remux folder.

2. VobBlanker seems to start, and you can read the message that states that VobBlanker is updating the original DVD and almost immediately the error message appears.

3. When I accept the error message, the remux folder disappears and there are only those two files that I mentioned above on the folder that is supposed to contain the final project.

4. Then ... if I start on my own VobBlanker to do something else, is that I see that the main window is gone. After running the "Remove_VobBlanker_WindowCoordinates.reg" file, VobBlanker works again normally.

SC starts VobBlanker, but I never see any evidence of VobBlanker running, other than the message on the bottom of the SC window and the error message in its own window.

Just reading the error message, it seems that VobBlanker can't find a file in Remux. If that is the case, it would seem that the file has not been created or is somewhere else. I don't know which application creates the Remux folder, but this application is not placing there all the files that VobBlanker is expecting to find.

Regards

[molitar]

I seem to have found a timing bug with the latest version. After editing the timing of a subtitle it does not take affect until you resave the srt and reload it. This is quite the pain because than I have to scroll back down to the line I was working on. This is the only method to get the timing modification that I make to appear in the preview feature.

Also can you please make the window remember it's size and position? Also the size of the panel is not saved either so I can read all the subtitle position adjustments I have to always resize the video panel.

Feature Request: I would like to see the full time shown. Not just hh:mm but hh:mm:ss,z this way it would make it alot easier for modifying timing. Currently it's a real pain.. guestimate adjustment from just the hh:mm > modify time > save > reload > test new timing.

[manusse]

@Mitre
Could you post the muxmanlog and LogFile.txt files (use a file sharing service).

@molitar
I seem to have found a timing bug with the latest version. After editing the timing of a subtitle it does not take affect until you resave the srt and reload it.
Do you mean only with the latest version (and which one?). Also what do you mean by it does not take effect?

I would like to see the full time shown. Not just hh:mm but hh:mm:ss,z
Could you please post a screen copy because I don't know which screen of SC you are writing about.

Cheers
Manusse

[molitar]

@Mitre
@molitar

Do you mean only with the latest version (and which one?). Also what do you mean by it does not take effect?

Could you please post a screen copy because I don't know which screen of SC you are writing about.

Cheers
Manusse

Version 2.2. When I edit the timing of the subtitle in the SRT file and than do a preview the timing still uses the old timing not the new timing adjustment. I have to save the srt than reload the srt than I can test for timing.

Screenshot shows the upper panel. When I drag the panel size down it does not remember the panel size. Everytime I load the software I have to resize the panel. Not how the default size has the font positioning controls truncated.

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd300/molitar/Paneldoesnotremembersize.png

BTW a question for you.. after I convert my srt to sup I notice that the muxed timing is off by about a half to one second off. Is their an easy method to fix this or is this a minor bug with srt to sup conversion? If I can figure out how far off the timing is maybe I can compensate for it in srt making it slightly off to hopefully improve on the timing of the sup conversion. I convert the srt to sup than use dvd authoring and since the video originally has no subtitles I can not use the other method to try to synchronize the sup.

And last question I have is how do I get the subtitle colors to save? After muxing the colors are not the colors I chose at all.

[hatsa]

I'm getting exception when opening app.

Details:

************** Exception Text **************
System.ArgumentException: Parameter is not valid.
at System.Drawing.Drawing2D.GraphicsPath.AddString(String s, FontFamily family, Int32 style, Single emSize, PointF origin, StringFormat format)
at SubtitleCreator.Subtitle.String2Path(String orgString, Graphics g, Rectangle subWindow, Int32 lines)
at SubtitleCreator.PreviewForm.OnPaint(PaintEventArgs e)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.PaintWithErrorHandling(PaintEventArgs e, Int16 layer, Boolean disposeEventArgs)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WmPaint(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.ScrollableControl.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.ContainerControl.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.Form.WndProc(Message& m)
at SubtitleCreator.PreviewForm.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.OnMessage(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.NativeWindow.Callback(IntPtr hWnd, Int32 msg, IntPtr wparam, IntPtr lparam)


************** Loaded Assemblies **************
mscorlib
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.42 (RTM.050727-4200)
CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/Microsoft.NET/Framework/v2.0.50727/mscorlib.dll
----------------------------------------
SubtitleCreator
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.0.0
CodeBase: file:///H:/Program%20Files/DVD/SubtitleCreator/SubtitleCreator.exe
----------------------------------------
System.Windows.Forms
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.42 (RTM.050727-4200)
CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Windows.Forms/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Windows.Forms.dll
----------------------------------------
System
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.42 (RTM.050727-4200)
CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.dll
----------------------------------------
System.Drawing
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.42 (RTM.050727-4200)
CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Drawing/2.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Drawing.dll
----------------------------------------
DShowNET
Assembly Version: 1.0.0.1
Win32 Version: 1.0.0.1
CodeBase: file:///H:/Program%20Files/DVD/SubtitleCreator/DShowNET.DLL
----------------------------------------
System.Xml
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.42 (RTM.050727-4200)
CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Xml/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Xml.dll
----------------------------------------
ListViewEx
Assembly Version: 1.0.2297.19690
Win32 Version: 1.0.2297.19690
CodeBase: file:///H:/Program%20Files/DVD/SubtitleCreator/ListViewEx.DLL
----------------------------------------
SubtitleCreator.resources
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.0.0
CodeBase: file:///H:/Program%20Files/DVD/SubtitleCreator/en/SubtitleCreator.resources.DLL
----------------------------------------

I tried installing .net/Framework 2 again and renamed Mru.txt, but nothing helped.

Thanks for help!

[manusse]

It's a bit hard to tell. I really don't see how to help you. Just to be sure of how it's occuring.

Did it work before?
When does it happen?

Cheers
Manusse

[hatsa]

I have tried previous version too. Problem occurs everytime I launch program. I could bypass it, but when I try to convert sup to srt, it happens again.

Thanks!

[manusse]

when I try to convert sup to srt, it happens again

Do you mean srt to sup? If that's the case then please post your srt file on a file sharing site and send me its address by PM, I will have a look.

If it's really sup to srt, could you please explain how you are doing?

Cheers
Manusse

[hatsa]

There's Translate Sup to Srt option in Tools!!

[manusse]

Hi,

There must be a problem in your SUP file. Could you please put your SUP file to a file sharing site and then send me a link to it using the PM.

Cheers
Manusse

[hatsa]

Hi Manusse!

I don't think that problem is with sup file, because error occurs when launching app and again when I'm trying to convert to srt.

Here's link: sup Hatsa.rar (18.6 Kb ) (http://www.orbitfiles.com/download/id2588383668.html)

Thanks!

[manusse]

Hi,

I had a look at your sup file. There is a sup + an idx file. Normally it's a sub plus an idx. I checked and in your case you don't need the idx file. Just delete it (or rename it) and only open the sup file. Did you try to open the idx file?

Otherwise, I don't really understand your problem.

I have tried previous version too. Problem occurs everytime I launch program. I could bypass it

How did you bypass it? Try to deselect the following : Settings -> Automatically load last used subtitle file. And Save Settings. Then close and open again. Tell me what happens.

Manusse

[FitzGerald]

Just wanted to drop by the thread and say I'm still using this product and thanks for the time you have spent on it. Even with the NTSC timing bug it's really useful for what I've been using it for (srt to vobsub conversion). I haven't explored all of the features, but the fact that you have been dropping in this forum and responsive is very impressive.

[manusse]

Thanks FitzGerald,

I try to do my best. This message just to tell you that we are still working to prepare a new version with bug fixes (my part) and new features (Paddington's part). For example it should be possible to use bitmaps to generate SUP or VobSub files.... Also Overlapping subs with again be enabled. For the NTSC bug, it's still on my TODO list but as you proposed a fix I didn't put it on the very top. Anyway depending on the release date it may be fixed by then.

Just be patient.

Cheers
Manusse

[saint-francis]

Are there any plans to implement support for BD SUP files the way there is for HD DVD SUP's?

[manusse]

Yes, there are but for now, I am busy fixing annoying bugs and enhancing a bit working features and Paddington is busy adding cool new features. Unfortunately BD-SUP won over HD-SUP although HD-SUP were not very much different from SD-SUP and implementation was quite easy. For BD-SUP you'll have to wait a bit. I hope we will implement it in 2008.

Cheers
Manusse

[Kurtnoise]

@Manusse:

some errors during the compilation against the last revision :

Compilation en cours WebWagon
C:\tmp\SC\PreviewForm.resx(3316,5) : Erreur MSB3103: Fichier Resx non valide. La valeur demandée 'Del' est introuvable. Ligne 3316, position 5.
C:\tmp\SC\SUPPreviewForm.resx(635,5) : Erreur MSB3103: Fichier Resx non valide. La valeur demandée 'Del' est introuvable. Ligne 635, position 5.
Construction terminée avec succès.


Any hint ?

[manusse]

Hi Kurtnoise,

Paddington is actively enhancing SC so it may occur that you are compiling a non stabilized version. I've just tried to compile the last updated files and there was no problem. I could succesfuly compile it. It may also depend on what version of SharpDevelop you are using (I am using v2.2.0 build 2595).

EDIT: Also I remember now that I had the exact same error because Internet Explorer 7 was installed on my PC. I removed it and installed IE6.0 and it worked. However I can't explain why.

Cheers

Manusse

[Kurtnoise]

I'm using SharpDevelop 2.2.2648 but by removing IE7 I get the same error.

can you upload a build (via mediafire or something) please ? I need to test something...:p

[Paddington]

Are there any plans to implement support for BD SUP files the way there is for HD DVD SUP's?
Does anyone know their specification? I would be interested to find out more about them. And are there already freeware muxers and demuxers available?

[manusse]

can you upload a build (via mediafire or something) please ? I need to test something...

Here (http://rapidshare.com/files/97975744/Kurt.zip.html) it is.

Manusse

[Paddington]

I'm using SharpDevelop 2.2.2648 but by removing IE7 I get the same error.

can you upload a build (via mediafire or something) please ? I need to test something...:p

I've just downloaded the latest version from
https://subtitlecreator.svn.sourceforge.net/svnroot/subtitlecreator/trunk, and it compiled without error under SD2.2 v2648. The only other thing I have installed is the .NETv2 framework SDK.

But OK, here (http://www.mediafire.com/?hmedhlbtd9p) is a non-tested work in progress. No guarantees, so good luck... :)

[Kurtnoise]

great...thank you guys. :)

[Kurtnoise]

are there already freeware muxers and demuxers available?
smartLabs tsMuxer...

[manusse]

@TomyWong,

Regarding your message of december 2007 here (http://forum.doom9.org/showpost.php?p=1076316&postcount=281).

I have checked the Alcatraz.sup sample with a new tool of mine that should be integrated in a future version of SC and it seems the sup is fine. The problem is more in the softwares. Neither SubtitleCreator, neither SupViewer, nor DVDSubEdit can show it correctly. I will try to fix it for the next version of SubtitleCreator though.

Cheers
Manusse

[Glorioso]

Is it possible to create a SUP file TSMuxer compatible and in 720p 0r 1080p?

[manusse]

Sorry, SC can only create Standart Definition SUP files. At least for now :-)

[Glorioso]

Sorry, SC can only create Standart Definition SUP files. At least for now :-)

I see, but i think it will be a easy and usefull change, put that in the top of the priorities pile, ok?

[LeXXuz]

I get this error message when opening a .sup file for ocr-detection:

http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/6132/errorft3.png

I don't have a clue what this could mean. Can anyone help?

[manusse]

Hi,

SubtitleCreator's OCR function uses the OCR that comes with MS Office 2003 for the OCR function. The message you see is displayed when Windows doesn't find one of the dlls (functions) from MS's OCR. Probably MS Office 2003 is not installed on your PC.

Cheers
Manusse

[LeXXuz]

Hi,

Probably MS Office 2003 is not installed on your PC.



Thats absolutely right! :thanks:

[tomywong]

@TomyWong,

Regarding your message of december 2007 here (http://forum.doom9.org/showpost.php?p=1076316&postcount=281).

I have checked the Alcatraz.sup sample with a new tool of mine that should be integrated in a future version of SC and it seems the sup is fine. The problem is more in the softwares. Neither SubtitleCreator, neither SupViewer, nor DVDSubEdit can show it correctly. I will try to fix it for the next version of SubtitleCreator though.

Cheers
Manusse

Oh, Thank you very much. You still care my problem. It will be nice if SC can support this. :thanks:

[manusse]

@tomywong
Done, next version will support it.

cheers
Manusse

[LeXXuz]

Hi,

Probably MS Office 2003 is not installed on your PC.

Cheers
Manusse

I have installed Office 2003. Now SubtitelCreator crashes upon startup. Tried to reinstall but no use. Any ideas?

[manusse]

Look here: http://forum.doom9.org/showpost.php?p=881019&postcount=57

[LeXXuz]

Look here: http://forum.doom9.org/showpost.php?p=881019&postcount=57

Thanks again manusse. :)

Now I can do some testing for my Tvix subtitle support. According to Dvico it should handle sub/idx format. Lets see if I manage to get my .sup files converted.

[manusse]

it should handle sub/idx format. Lets see if I manage to get my .sup files converted.

You don't need the OCR to convert your sup files to sub/idx. Just open your sup file (Tools->Manipulate...) and save it as sub/idx (vobsub).

That's it.
Cheers
Manusse

[LeXXuz]

You don't need the OCR to convert your sup files to sub/idx. Just open your sup file (Tools->Manipulate...) and save it as sub/idx (vobsub).

That's it.
Cheers
Manusse

Works great! :eek:

Considering what time it always took to create .srt files for my former standalone player, it's a blessing that this player handles vobsub files. :D

Okay fine. Last thing I have to to is read me into handling forced subs the best way there is. I've noticed within the .idx file a forced sub option. That's what I was always missing when using .srt files on my old standalone.

[bibo01]

Hi,
This is my 1st post.
I'm having a little problem with SC displaying a DVD video properly.

In Format I select PAL; in Settings, DVD decoder/Selected by System (otherwise I get a black screen). I can display the video, but the image is cropped heavily at the bottom, like a 1/4 of the screen. Sometimes I cannot see the writing in the DVD menu, therefore I cannot even select anything and I am stuck. Even if I enlarge the screen, the bottom part is cropped. If I play the movie, I can see overlayed subs on DVD - just the image is cropped.

I'm not sure, but it is probably something to do with the video decoder and SC. I don't know what decoder my system uses. I have a little utility - GSpot - that can help in that, but I don't know how to "force" using a specific decoder.

BTW, when I see a DVD with WMP or JRiver Media Center I have no problem of "screen cutting".
Any help would be apprreciated. Thanks.

[tomywong]

Hi Manusse,

Where is "Tools->Manipulate" at current version now ?
Removed ? I hope not. It is useful.

[manusse]

Hi tomywong,

Did you compile a beta? The Tools->Manipulate has been removed because it has now been integrated with the srt file opening. You can now just open a SUP or VobSub file like a srt file (File->Open).

By the way there are a bunch of bug fixes (mostly by me) and of cool new features (mostly by Paddington who is back), that will come with next version of SC. But the current code has some bugs so you'll have to wait before an official release.

Currently I'm on the VobSub NTSC bug and hope to fix it soon.

I want also to fix the last line bug but I need the help of some users that can help me reproduce it. Currently i'm not able to reproduce it with SC 2.2 so if one of the users interested and able to easily reproduce the bug reads this, please contact me (Anime? Ercofra? others?).

I'm sure you'll like the new version.

Cheers
Manusse

[tomywong]

Wow, you reply so quick. Thank you.
Yes, I like SC very much. It is perfect, except generate "outline" on text not so good. Maybe it is because of I use Chinese Winxp.

[bibo01]

Hi Manusse,

do you think you can give me any suggestion for my problem with DVD playback cropping?
Thanks

[Paddington]

Wow, you reply so quick. Thank you.
Yes, I like SC very much. It is perfect, except generate "outline" on text not so good. Maybe it is because of I use Chinese Winxp.

Which rendering method do you use (Settings menu)? In the source code version, you can choose between 3 (quick and dirty, Heathcliff's anti-aliasing version, and a new one with drop shadows).

[Paddington]

Hi,
This is my 1st post.
I'm having a little problem with SC displaying a DVD video properly.

In Format I select PAL; in Settings, DVD decoder/Selected by System (otherwise I get a black screen). I can display the video, but the image is cropped heavily at the bottom, like a 1/4 of the ...
It might be helpful if you would install the preferred DVD decoder (PowerDVD), e.g. regsvr32 CLVSD.ax and try it again (I assume that you moved the horizontal slider down). The decoder itself is often part of several codec suites that you can download too (k-lite, if I recall, is one of them). Or you can try to Google for it too.

[manusse]

@bibo01,

What version of SC are you using?

I don't know what decoder my system uses
To know what decoder you are using, just play a DVD with SC and right click on the video, select About and see what's written after DVD decoder. If your decoder is not the preferred one, try to install it (PowerDVD 4 or PowerDVD 6, see Paddington's message).

Cheers
Manusse

[bibo01]

Paddington and manusse,

Thanks for your replies.
Unfortunately, I haven't yet solved my problem.
I am using SC v2.2.
Following your instructions, I noticed that I was using Elecard DVD Decoder, so I swapped to Cyberlink's PowerDVD. I installed CLVSD.AX v8.1 from KLite Pack (just the portion I needed). However, in SC I get audio but no video (black screen). In the DVD menu, I could still click on a portion of the screen to have the DVD starting, although with no image. By right clicking on the screen I can see that I am now employing Cyberlink Video/SP DVD decoder.
I have tried using CLVSD.AX v6.2, after unregistering the other vervion, but the result was the same.
I can still playback fine a DVD in other applications though.

It seems to me that in SC the DirectX chain for DVD playback is somehow broken...I could be wrong. Maybe it is something very simple to have the DVD image back. Any help?
Thanks

[manusse]

Hi,

As I've mentioned in my previous post, SC has been tested and confirmed to work only with Powerdvd 4 or 6.

This may be your problem
Cheers
Manusse