RipBot264 v1.18.3 - Simple and easy to use GUI -> IPOD . PSP . CONSOLES . BLURAY

[Atak_Snajpera]

The chances of that situation happening would be VERY rare, as the last chunk is always nearly half as big again, than the second last chunk !!!
When you code something you MUST always take edge cases into consideration! Soon or later you will have case where last chunk would be extremely short.

[guest]

When you code something you MUST always take edge cases into consideration! Soon or later you will have case where last chunk would be extremely short.

Well, it would certainly be rare, I'm sure it would be greatly appreciated if it could be changed, and IF that "edge case" occurs, then deal with it some other way, which could be simply to re-encode NOT using DE, so it wouldn't be an issue.

Wishful thinking :)

[Atak_Snajpera]

then deal with it some other way, which could be simply to re-encode NOT using DE, so it wouldn't be an issue.
Great. Solution which creates another problem. No thanks!

Remember. The simplest solutions are often the best. I'm not going to mess in that part of the code. Ain't broken , don't fix it!

[guest]

Ain't broken , don't fix it!

Well, if you don't want to mess with the code, maybe you need to consider putting your code on github, and give someone else a chance to "play".

I'm sure you could make a copy of the code, then make a change, let us user's give it a good test, and if it doesn't work, then, go back to what works...there's NOTHING to lose !!!

[Atak_Snajpera]

I doubt that you will find anybody who codes in Delphi7 here ;)

[guest]

I doubt that you will find anybody who codes in Delphi7 here ;)

Well you never know, somebody might leave a post saying that they're proficient with Delphi 7.

What would be really great, if you released a Beta version with some of these radical changes, and if it doesn't work it doesn't matter...

[LigH]

Maybe stupid windows 11 is suspending minimized EncodingServer.exe after sometime?

Windows 10 sometimes quits ProcessExplorer's tray icons even though it is registered as task manager...

[Ryushin]

I doubt that you will find anybody who codes in Delphi7 here ;)

Hi Atak,

I use to do some serious Pascal programming back in the 90's. I may do all my programming in Linux now, but I can take a look. Though the big issue though is getting access to the source code in case something happened to you. So Github/Gitlab/Gitea would be great.

And you're right about the edge cases. Having the software work is the end goal.

I can probably get Dephi7 running under WINE or I can do under in a Windows VM.

[guest]

I doubt that you will find anybody who codes in Delphi7 here ;)

Well, well, well, like I said previously, someone might leave a post saying that were familiar with Delphi7 :)

And tbh, I was actually thinking (hoping) that it might be Ryushin, and there you have it :)

Now I think you have some respect for Ryushin, just going on past posts & comments, and I know that you could definitely trust him with your well guarded code.

Who knows, you two "working" together could be REALLY good for the future of RipBot.

But of course it's all up to you, are you willing, or happy to release the code ??

[Ryushin]

And tbh, I was actually thinking (hoping) that it might be Ryushin, and there you have it :)

Who knows, you two "working" together could be REALLY good for the future of RipBot.

But of course it's all up to you, are you willing, or happy to release the code ??

Now hold on. I need to put a damper on your enthusiasm there. There is a lot more than Atak just simply releasing the source code. Atak's knowledge of encoding with all of it's deep level of details is a huge wealth of knowledge. I don't have that level of expertise, but that does not say I could not learn it. The big issue regarding all of this is time.

Atak started RB over 15 years ago. It has been one of his great works and passions. But I'm sure, over that 15 years, Atak's life has changed. He could very well be married and have a family. He may not have much time to work on RB any longer and as such there have been few updates.

Atak mentioned many years ago RB was written in Delphi Pascal. I've always had a soft heart towards pascal as I did my first serious programming with it on the Apple ][e all those years ago. But time marches on. I've lived mostly in the Linux world since '93. I've done most of my programming there. I mostly do Shell scripts as I pretty much do all my work over ssh, but occasionally I'll do some C, C++, Python, etc. I'm not a Windows programmer and I don't know the Windows APIs. I'm also not a programmer by trade. I'm a Systems Engineer that takes care of Firewalls, Servers, Networks, etc. I do some programming for creating tools to take care of servers and do my job. But these programs are short and act as a tools for what I need to do.

I'm also not retired. I have my wife who almost died a few years ago and had several years of recovery. I re-evaluated my life at that point and I choose to spend more time with her as life can be short and I don't want to get to my end of days and say I should have worked more. So I have enough on my plate with work, life, and everything else without taking on a huge project.

There are some big barriers to adding features to RB. The first thing though is Atak needs to put his project up on Github/Gitlab/Gitea, etc. That way in case something happens to him, his work is not lost to the world as he is the only one that has successfully created a not commercial solution for distributed encoding.

The other issue is the online updates. This is completely under his control. It would probably be better if the updates went over Git with RB branches of Stable and Dev. All the packages and tools could easily be updated in that manner and it would make it very easy to distribute.

Once the source code is released, then the real problem comes into being, and that is it is written in Delphi Pascal. Hardly no one writes in this any longer and as such it will act as a large barrier to attract developers. RB needs to be re-written from the ground up in a new language. Could be Visual Basic like StaxRip is using, or Python, .NET, etc. But once the source is available, we can see how Atak created everything and the level of knowledge and detail he learned to make RB work. Then perhaps RibBotNG (Next Gen) can be born.

So yea, I have great respect for Atak. This has been a massive project for one person and he has gone far above and beyond what most developers do to support his work. I just don't want to see RB go quietly into the dark. At least if the source code is available, then we can at least probably get it to compile and fix the occasional bug.

[guest]

Now hold on. I need to put a damper on your enthusiasm there. There is a lot more than Atak just simply releasing the source code.

Now, you did put your hand up about having some knowledge of Delphi. :D

I know it's not that simple, but if it were to happen, it has to be a good thing for RipBot's future.

You've definitely got some interesting thoughts about what could be done.

[Ryushin]

Now, you did put your hand up about having some knowledge of Delphi. :D

I said I knew the Pascal programming language. Delphi uses Pascal as it's base and extends on it. It's been so long since I programmed in Pascal it will be like learning the language all over again. What I'm saying is that I could learn it again.

[guest]

Hey guy's,

I have spent quite a bit of time re-hashing the structure of this build, so that "my" "Tool's" & "Scripts" are in their own folders.

Which of course means that ALL the scripts have had to be updated to the new "path's", which unfortunately means that NONE of them will work in previous builds. :confused:

This build has ALL the previous updates, as well as a couple of new updates (see changelog for more info), and this build is also complete, not just a "Tools" folder.

Also, there is a good chance that my 2 main folders could be copied into a standard RipBot, and work, as long as they are copied into the same locations !!!! (I haven't tested this idea).

https://www.mediafire.com/file/vfyjubhfi407k5w/RipBot264_PD+(17-09-22).7z/file

I will also be removing all but the "virgin" build of RipBot on MediaFire, to avoid confusion.

https://www.mediafire.com/file/caq1qeg8awfoh48/RipBot264v1.26.2_%252810-09-22%2529_virgin.7z/file

EDIT:- Don't forget to check the "RipBot264.ini", so that it suits your requirements & computer.

[hardkhora]

Is there an example text file of using the Automated Batch Mode and how to specify different encode settings?
Ideally this allows different AviSynth settings too?

[guest]

Is there an example text file of using the Automated Batch Mode and how to specify different encode settings?
Ideally this allows different AviSynth settings too?

Hi, tbh I haven't used this function, but since you've posed the question, I thought I'd take a look.

I think once you've set up a "Watched Folder", you can set up the Avisynth settings for that folder, and save it, and then you could add another folder with different settings...
once these are saved, a _RipBot264.ini file is saved to that "Watched Folder", and from there you can see the settings for that folder.

You could even edit the settings in the .ini file, too.

Also, you should be able to "recall" those saved folders in the future, by choosing the "Automated" mode in Batch, and then click on the saved folder and all the Avisynth settings will be shown.

I think it works a little bit like the Batch feature in Handbrake, so whatever files are in that "Watched Folder" get added to the Job queue, using the Avisynth settings for that particular folder.

I hope that makes sense to you, and you can figure out what you need to do....

I have just tried to use this, and it's not working, meaning it doesn't want to start encoding :(, but I will persist !!!
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Not poorly done, just doin' it my way !!!
So much to do, and so little time :(

[guest]

Hi Atak,

I was just reading the changelog for v1.26.2, and there is an added item, which does not seem to appear where it says it should, under [settings] in the RipBot264.ini.

AllJobsFinishedNotification=0

https://i.imgur.com/chHmWgw.jpg

Does this have to added by the user ??

And in reference to my previous post, could you PLEASE give some instruction on how "Watched Folders" work ??

:thanks:

[Atak_Snajpera]

Does this have to added by the user ??
Yes..

[guest]

Yes..

Thankyou...

So I'm guessing that a value of 1, would be the same as not having it in the .ini at all.

And about Watched Folders, please ??

[Atak_Snajpera]

Thankyou...

So I'm guessing that a value of 1, would be the same as not having it in the .ini at all.

And about Watched Folders, please ??

No idea why you need a tutorial but here you go...
https://youtu.be/SkfVyWZzJPo

[guest]

No idea why you need a tutorial but here you go...
https://youtu.be/SkfVyWZzJPo

Thanks Atak,

and I'm not the only one that will appreciate this, just a shame it's in Polish, but I guess "we" can figure that out.

Cheers

PS:- is that Windows 11 I see there :D:sly:

[Atak_Snajpera]

Polish? Ripbot is in english. There is nothing to figure out.

PS:- is that Windows 11 I see there
Yes. Specially for you so you won't complain again that something "DOES NOT WORK" on you precious latest and greatest OS

[guest]

Polish? Ripbot is in english. There is nothing to figure out.


Yes. Specially for you so you won't complain again that something "DOES NOT WORK" on you precious latest and greatest OS

What is wrong with you....you just seem to be angry most of the time ??

I know RipBot is English, but all the drop down context menu's aren't !!!

[Atak_Snajpera]

I know RipBot is English, but all the drop down context menu's aren't !!!
Problem?

[guest]

Problem?

?????

Not a problem for you....

Have you "pulled" the video off YT ???

Glad I downloaded it :).....I have figured out the translation, and now it makes sense to me.

UPDATE:- I have tried this over & over & over again, it will import & prepare the chosen file, but it won't start encoding.

Does this use DE ???, 'cause even your YT clip showed it just doing the encode the "single" way.

[gabbett1]

Hello, I currently have AviSynthPlus_3.7.2_20220317 installed on my computer, but every time I try to start my encoding server a popup says: AviSynth+ MT x64 not installed.

I'm currently running RipBot264 version 1.26.2

[gabbett1]

It seems that you haven't installed it the way RipBot needs it to be...

Go to the Avisynth install folder, from the version you've got, there should be a Libraries folder, with x64 & x86 folders within that folder.

Copy these to the RipBot Tools, Avisynth folder, into the Libraries folder, overwriting what's in there, then run the install.cmd file.

If you follow that, that should fix your problem.

Or you could use this :-

https://www.mediafire.com/file/r5q2tueo5zb4xvr/Libraries.7z/file
Tried doing that and didn't seem to work.

[guest]

Tried doing that and didn't seem to work.

Well, that's very strange !!!

What version of Windows are you running ??

[gabbett1]

Hi gabbett1,

You must have something odd going on there...

May I suggest you at least try this :-

https://www.mediafire.com/file/caq1qeg8awfoh48/RipBot264v1.26.2_%252810-09-22%2529_virgin.7z/file

But I recommend you give this a try :-

https://www.mediafire.com/file/8xcys1o79sxfa60/RipBot264_PD_%252830-09-22%2529.7z/file

Good luck ;)
Thanks. Tried the first link and have the same issue.

I've been having all sorts of issues with this program. I can't even get my encoding server to work anymore. I'm thinking about reformatting my PC and starting from scratch. This is about the only thing I use this PC for and I can't even get the program to work right.

[guest]

Thanks. Tried the first link and have the same issue.

I've been having all sorts of issues with this program. I can't even get my encoding server to work anymore. I'm thinking about reformatting my PC and starting from scratch. This is about the only thing I use this PC for and I can't even get the program to work right.

Well, that's frustrating !!!!

I just did a fresh setup of Windows 11 22H2, and used the second link's build, and everything ran sweet, straight off :(

But, the first link's build should work OK as well.

I think a fresh setup is the way to go ;)

I can relate to the "pain" you're feeling, as most of my PC's are for RipBot, mainly.

[JThomasG]

Hi,

im running on Windows 11

EncodingServer is not starting as it should

i can see the process running but window/icon wont show up and encoding will not start on this computer.

do anyone have any ideas (i know it not much to go on :\ )

edit: additional info, looking at analyse chain work under encoding server process i can see that encoding server is waiting on asus framework thread for some reason...?
manually killing the asus framework process started encoding server. Perhaps something for Developer to look at?^

/tnx

[Atak_Snajpera]

Indeed you should Ask Asus why they block my software.

[guest]

Hi,

im running on Windows 11

EncodingServer is not starting as it should

i can see the process running but window/icon wont show up and encoding will not start on this computer.

do anyone have any ideas (i know it not much to go on :\ )

edit: additional info, looking at analyse chain work under encoding server process i can see that encoding server is waiting on asus framework thread for some reason...?
manually killing the asus framework process started encoding server. Perhaps something for Developer to look at?^

/tnx

First off, welcome to the Forum....

Now this is all very interesting, like I said, I just installed Windows 11 22H2, and also installed all the Asus Amoury Crate, etc stuff, and I'm not having this issue, however....

I did a bit of Googling, and found this :-

https://rog.asus.com/forum/showthread.php?129795-FIX-FOUND!-The-system-is-busy-Please-wait-for-ASUS-Framework-Service-to-respond

Maybe there's a port assignment problem here, so it might depend on the IP addressing that you're using. That's my take on it, anyway.

I use 192.168.1.xxx on my home network, I use to use 192.168.0.xxx, and that led to some issues.

I was also going to suggest that it might nVidia driver's, or some Logitech driver's or even vc_redist.... but good on you for stating what YOUR problem was :)

Now, there are options within RipBot to be able to "set" the IP address, and the listening port, so maybe you could try that.

https://i.imgur.com/qeVyG18.jpg

Good luck.

[gabbett1]

Well, that's frustrating !!!!

I just did a fresh setup of Windows 11 22H2, and used the second link's build, and everything ran sweet, straight off :(

But, the first link's build should work OK as well.

I think a fresh setup is the way to go ;)

I can relate to the "pain" you're feeling, as most of my PC's are for RipBot, mainly.

This is an "older" PC so Windows 11 is probably out. I may upgrade to Windows 10 vs what I'm running now (Win 7).

[guest]

This is an "older" PC so Windows 11 is probably out. I may upgrade to Windows 10 vs what I'm running now (Win 7).

How old, is old ??

You CAN run W11 on an older PC, if you know what you're doing !!

You could also go for Windows 10 22H2 !

So it's interesting to know that you're having RipBot problems with Windows 7. :rolleyes:

[gabbett1]

How old, is old ??

You CAN run W11 on an older PC, if you know what you're doing !!

You could also go for Windows 10 22H2 !

So it's interesting to know that you're having RipBot problems with Windows 7. :rolleyes:

I'm running an i7-7700k from 2017.

[guest]

For all of us that prefer to use Windows 10 or 11.

Here's another crazy feature request :-

Would there be any chance that RipBot could have the option of the Windows Dark Theme, it's SO much easier on the eye's.

[archiel]

Issue with eac3 audio - Resolved see edit below

I am trying to do a batch run on some that have been encoded using eac3, but the audio file, as shown in the encoding settings is the wrong length / not the same length as shown via MediaInfo before demuxing. This results in the output files with mismatched Audio/Video. It does not matter whether I select an audio profile or just copy the audio stream.

if I load MediaInfo data after the file is loaded by clicking on EAC3 in Encoding settings I see

Complete name : H:\Temp\RipBot264temp\job1\1_audio_English_DEFAULT.eac3
Format : E-AC-3
Format/Info : Enhanced AC-3
Commercial name : Dolby Digital Plus
File size : 64.0 MiB
Duration : 46 min 34 s
Overall bit rate mode : Constant
Overall bit rate : 192 kb/s

Audio
Format : E-AC-3
Format/Info : Enhanced AC-3
Commercial name : Dolby Digital Plus
Duration : 46 min 34 s
Bit rate mode : Constant
Bit rate : 192 kb/s
Channel(s) : 6 channels
Channel layout : L R C LFE Ls Rs
Sampling rate : 48.0 kHz
Frame rate : 31.250 FPS (1536 SPF)
Compression mode : Lossy
Stream size : 64.0 MiB (100%)
Service kind : Complete Main

However I just load the source file i get the following Audio data

ID : 2
Format : E-AC-3
Format/Info : Enhanced AC-3
Commercial name : Dolby Digital Plus
Codec ID : A_EAC3
Duration : 46 min 16 s
Bit rate mode : Constant
Bit rate : 192 kb/s
Channel(s) : 6 channels
Channel layout : L R C LFE Ls Rs
Sampling rate : 48.0 kHz
Frame rate : 31.250 FPS (1536 SPF)
Bit depth : 32 bits
Compression mode : Lossy
Stream size : 63.6 MiB (4%)
Language : English
Service kind : Complete Main

Edit- If I simply extract the audio file (to mka) from mvktoolnix or .eac3 via mkvextract I still see the file length changes. If I simply convert the audio in ffmpeg, then the audio length is unaffected.

I think I need to take this over to the mkvmerge forums, but is anyone is seeing his (can they replicate). If it is relevant I am running win11 22H2 pro.

The audio was fine, but the video was reporting the wrong frame rate, which resulted in an incorrect duration. At a guess the whole file had been cropped, but not on a key frame, so the first block had a different frame rate - the file showed as 24.131 instead of 23.976, the rate for the rest of the file.


Thanks, Archiel

(I did a quick search on eac3 but did not find anything, so apologies if this is already noted)

[guest]

Issue with eac3 audio

I am trying to do a batch run on some that have been encoded using eac3, but the audio file, as shown in the encoding settings is the wrong length / not the same length as shown via MediaInfo before demuxing. This results in the output files with mismatched Audio/Video. It does not matter whether I select an audio profile or just copy the audio stream.

I think I need to take this over to the mkvmerge forums, but is anyone is seeing this (can they replicate). If it is relevant I am running win11 22H2 pro.


Thanks, Archiel

(I did a quick search on eac3 but did not find anything, so apologies if this is already noted)

Interesting problem you've got there...any chance of uploading a sample or the whole file you're having problems with ??

[archiel]

Interesting problem you've got there...any chance of uploading a sample or the whole file you're having problems with ??

Turns out I was trying to solve the wrong problem, but your request to upload pushed me in the right direction. The issue was not with the audio but the video! It looks as if the original files were cropped, but not on a cut frame. [Only noticed this after cropping a section to upload and comparing the MediaInfo data.]

The result was that the file framerate was reported as 24.131 instead of 23.976 (the framerate for everything after the first block) and this meant that the file duration was read as being 46:16 rather than 46:34. Forcing the framerate to 23.96 (AviSynth > Output Speed > Assume -> 23.976) meant that the files can now be processed.

Now I just need to work out how to add the frame rate change as a script to batch processing.

[archiel]

Can anyone assist in how to change the Frame Rate for a batch processing?

I know I can edit each entry manually - go to AviSynth > Output Speed and select the required FPS and it appears that the only file modified in the temp job folder is info.txt

e.g. from-------------------to
67008----------------------67008
24.131201---------------23.976023
48000----------------------48000
6---------------------------6
134154240---------------135015788
1280-----------------------1280
720-------------------------720
YV12------------------------YV12

But what do I need to add as a script to do the conversion?

[Atak_Snajpera]

Can anyone assist in how to change the Frame Rate for a batch processing?

I know I can edit each entry manually - go to AviSynth > Output Speed and select the required FPS and it appears that the only file modified in the temp job folder is info.txt

e.g. from-------------------to
67008----------------------67008
24.131201---------------23.976023
48000----------------------48000
6---------------------------6
134154240---------------135015788
1280-----------------------1280
720-------------------------720
YV12------------------------YV12

But what do I need to add as a script to do the conversion?

1) Copy text below in notepad and save to Tools\AviSynth plugins\Scripts

#Custom
video=AssumeFPS(video,24/1.001)

2) Select your custom .avs script in batch mode

[archiel]

1) Copy text below in notepad and save to Tools\AviSynth plugins\Scripts

#Custom
video=AssumeFPS(video,24/1.001)

2) Select your custom .avs script in batch mode

Thanks for this - I had just worked it out from the manual, phrased slightly differently
video=AssumeFPS(video, 24000, 1001)

The only difference between this and a manual edit is that line 6 of the info.txt (in this case 134154240) is not altered.

What does line 6 represent and does this matter?

EDIT: Having checked the MediaInfo data for the output produced via script or manually, they appear to be identical (other than time stamps and IDs) so I assume that field 6 is not relevant.


Thanks, Archiel

[cypher007]

im trying to start encoding 4k uhd movies as close as i can to what the disc has in the way of picture. some discs have Dolby Vision which my TV supports. ive noticed some MKVs are now including the DV meta data. im using a PC with a nvidia 1650 hdmi 2.0 connection to the TV and mpc-hc and madvr to play MKVs. what id like to know is if ripbot can create an MKV from an original rip of the whole movie with the Dolby Vision working?

[darkio]

hi all.
Can ripbot264 use smooth frame interpolation > 50/59.94 fps like 100/119.88 fps ?

There is a good avisynth filtrr:
http://avisynth.nl/index.php/SVPflow

[guest]

hi all.
Can ripbot264 use smooth frame interpolation > 50/59.94 fps like 100/119.88 fps ?

There is a good avisynth filtrr:
http://avisynth.nl/index.php/SVPflow

Your definitely on the right track, with that link :)

So what exactly are you wanting to do ?? Slow down or speed up things ?

Would this also be something similar ??

https://github.com/Dogway/Avisynth-Scripts/blob/master/MIX%20mods/FrameRateConverterMIX.avsi

This the code / script from Staxrip, if it means much to anyone...

AddAutoloadDir("C:\StaxRip-v2.13.0-x64\Apps\FrameServer\AviSynth\plugins")
LoadPlugin("C:\StaxRip-v2.13.0-x64\Apps\Plugins\AVS\SVPFlow\svpflow1.dll")
LoadPlugin("C:\StaxRip-v2.13.0-x64\Apps\Plugins\AVS\SVPFlow\svpflow2.dll")
Threads = 8
super_params = "{pel:2,gpu:1}"
analyse_params = """{block:{w:16,h:16}, main:{search:{coarse:{distance:-10}}}, refine:[{thsad:200}]}"""
smoothfps_params = "{rate:{num:4,den:2},algo:23,cubic:1}"
super = SVSuper(super_params)
vectors = SVAnalyse(super, analyse_params)
SVSmoothFps(super, vectors, smoothfps_params, mt=threads)
#Prefetch(threads) must be added at the end of the script and Threads=9 after the source
Prefetch(threads)

If that could be edited to suit RipBot, then it's a new filter :)

[cypher007]

it looks like ripbot is removing the DV data from the mkv's im trying to recompress.

[guest]

it looks like ripbot is removing the DV data from the mkv's im trying to recompress.

Yes, this has been discussed before, and you might have to try another process...

Have a look at this :-

https://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?t=183479

[stretch009]

I have 1.26.0. I saw mention of 1.26.2. Would appreciate if someone shared a link to it. Thanks.

[guest]

I have 1.26.0. I saw mention of 1.26.2. Would appreciate if someone shared a link to it. Thanks.

Hey stretch,

It's been a while since your last post, here.

So there are 2 ways to get 1.26.2 !!!

Enable autoupdate, OR go here :-

https://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?p=1974392#post1974392

OR here :-

https://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?p=1974691#post1974691

[JThomasG]

Hello,

has any one else encountered this issue when doing distributed encoding (and solved it)?

Sometimes a encodingserver stalls/get stuck on 99.x % for a chunk and doesn't finish?

i can manually stop the encoding for the specific server and let it continue on another chunk.

thanks.