IfoEdit 0.93 released (more editing cap. added)

[Derrow]

IfoEdit v0.93 is now released.

- added: Chapters can be added/inserted/deleted
- added: Programs can be added/inserted/deleted (Programs are needed for chapters!)
- added: PGC-commands can be added/inserted/deleted

Above options are available with a RIGHT Mousebutton-click, and only in following tables of the Ifo-file:
Chapters: PTT_SRPTI
Programs: VTS_PGCITI
Commands: VTS_PGCITI and VMGM_MAT->First play PGC

With these new options, you can fix your old DVD-Splits, that have a '2nd-Disc Late start'. And you can fix the problem about the wrong chapter-menu pointing on the 2nd Disc, without the need to re-split the original DVD again.

[dweeb]

Nice one Derrow.

On another point can I ask a question. In all the discussion about remuxing a CCE .m2v using IFOEdit no mention has been made of the fact that CCE can have chapter points preset before it encodes so it puts them in the correct place. Would this make swapping out the m2v stream for a CCE one possible? If not can you tell me exactly which parameters need to be the same in a new video stream to allow IFOEdit to use it? From my understanding the chapter marks define the cell boundaries.

Apologies if this has already been discussed but I have never seen any mention of it.

Once again thanks for all the good work

D.

[Derrow]

CCE produces a m2v file, which GOP structure is totaly different then the original one.
So the only way to bring that back to a VOB file, is to do a real muxing of the new m2v file, and the old Audio-streams, otherwise A/V will get our of sync.
Currently IfoEdit doesn't really mux streams together. I just replaces the video-stream with an external m2v. In case of ReMPEG2, this works just perfect.

But for other cases, I need to get in hand of some sources/specifications on muxing streams to VOB files. The specification for muxing MPEG2 streams, haven't been very helpfull.
And since IfoEdit is freeware, I'm not able to spend fu**ing 5000$ for that DVD specification. (damn)

[Bigbucks1959]

Derrow,
Great work on the updated IFOEdit..


Gonna try doing Lord of the Rings into 2 DVDrs tonight in fact..

Thanks,
Phil K.

[snidely]

Derrow,

I'm a bit confused on how version 0.93 works. I just used it to split LOTR into two DVDs, with chapters 1 - 23 on disc 1 and chapters 24 - 41 on disc 2. Disc one plays fine, as it should be, including the chapter menu and extras, but DVD 2 won't play at all. I checked the Ifo for the movie on DVD 2, and sure enough the chapters are now properly labeled 24 - 41, but when I try to play it, I get an illegal navigation error, as it is trying to play chapter 1, and since disc 2 starts with chapter 24, it can't find chapter 1 (of course). I tried changing VMGM_MAT/First Play PGC/1. Pre Command from its original command, which is "(JumpSS VMGM) Jump to VMG PGC: 3" to any of the other commands available, but disc 2 will always come up with an illegal navigation error. What do I need to change in order for disc 2 to play properly, and maybe even be able to use the chapter menu?

[Derrow]

It's still because of this problem: 'Illegal navigation when splitting DVDs with IfoEdit '

I wasn't able to fix that issue on splitting DVD's. It's to complicated.
You already have been on the right place the 'First Play PGC', but you must change the command to let it jump to Title Nr. X.
Most times it should be Title Nr. 1

[snidely]

Yes, Derrow, I tried that, but it doesn't work. It seems that the command "Jump to Title" wants to go to chapter 1 of that title, and since chapter 1 does not exist on DVD 2, that's why I get the illegal navigation error. I even tried changing it to "Jump to chapter", where I entered Title #1, but the program would not allow me to enter any chapter number higher than 20 (and I need to enter 24). I tried splitting LOTR with IfoEdit 0.91, and by changing the first play PGC to "Jump to Title 1", disc 2 now plays fine, but the chapters are now numbered 1 - 18, so the chapter menu doesn't work correctly (the old problem). It seems that fixing one problem has caused another, so I wonder if there is a way to keep the chapters numbered correctly, yet have disc 2 play without an illegal navigation error. Maybe if the "jump to chapter" command allowed chapter numbers higher than 24?

[Derrow]

Hm, very strange! It worked perfect for me on Miss Congeniality.
First chapter on disc2 was Chapter 13, and I didn't get this error message. My disc work.

I'll check that tomorrow with LOTR R2 version.
Maybe there's something different.

[atreides93]

I used 0.93 on a large movie (little over 8 gigs) last night.
It seems to work fine!

I am really impressed with how you can split it and it includes the other PGC's that are in the same VTS set.

for some reason, whoever authored this DVD I have, put all the PGC's in one single VTS number. so i couldn't cut out stuff too easily.

basically what I did was, i have nearly all of the movie on the first disc and the conclusion and extras on the 2nd disc.

then i edited the main TS IFO file and changed all the PGC's that weren't included to have 0 chapters and pointed them back at title 1.

that seems to prevent the playback from locking up in my dvd player if i accidentily select an extra when the extras aren't on the disc.
I didn't see any illegal navigation errors...actually so far I've been lucky cause I've never seen that particular error message. I hope I never do.

Hey Derrow can you tell me what's the difference between a Title Set Number and a Title Set Title-Number ? I am glad you added the (VTS#) in paranthesis, but what's the other number for? its like a title within a title?
is it the specific vob file in the title set?
hmm
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[Derrow]

@snidley

Are you sure, you changed the command?
Cause someone just reported a bug in IfoEdit 0.93
Editing commands in First Play PGC, doesn't work anymore.:(

I just fixed it quickly, so you can give it another try.

[Derrow]

Originally posted by atreides93
Hey Derrow can you tell me what's the difference between a Title Set Number and a Title Set Title-Number ? I am glad you added the (VTS#) in paranthesis, but what's the other number for? its like a title within a title?
is it the specific vob file in the title set?
hmm

Well, Title set number should be clear. It's the VTS_nn_x.xxx files.
Title Set Title Nr is an own Title Nr inside a TitleSet.
You can find this title nr inside each PGC in VTS_PGCITI table.

Most DVD's have for each PGC in a Title Set a different Title Nr. (PGC1 -> Title 1; PGC2 -> Title 2; and so on...)
But there are also some DVD's out there, where 2 or more PGC's have the same Title Nr.

[snidely]

Hi Derrow,

I had noticed the bug in IfoEdit 0.93 (actually I didn't know it was a bug....I thought I was going crazy :) ), so I had used IfoEdit 0.91 to change the first play PGC. I am changing the PGC just fne, but it is just not working. I just emailed a copy of the original LOTR Ifos (this is R1), as well as Ifos from the 2 discs as created by IfoEdit 0.93. Maybe this will give you a better idea of what is going on.

[Derrow]

You noticed that already? good boy.
Sorry for driving you crazy :rolleyes:

Thanx for the IFOs, that might be helpful.
Maybe it's not a good idea, that I set the chapter-pointers 1-23 to program 0.
Try to set all 'Programm number PG' to 1, instead to 0
in the table PTT_SRPTI

Hope it will work then.

[snidely]

Try to set all 'Programm number PG' to 1, instead to 0
in the table PTT_SRPTI

Nope, that didn't work either. I am going to try a different movie to see if it is just a quirk with LOTR. I'll report back later.

[snidely]

I just tried splitting "Blues Brothers 2000" and it has exactly the same problem as LOTR. Oh well....

[titus]

Same problem with LOTR using 0.93 on Disc 2. Only stripping movie. Going to try using 0.92 tomorrow instead and will report what if successful. Spilt Beautiful Mind into 2 DVDs with 0.92 with no problems.

[Derrow]

Originally posted by snidely


Nope, that didn't work either. I am going to try a different movie to see if it is just a quirk with LOTR. I'll report back later.

Strange, it worked for me.
I changed all chapter-pointers that where pointing to Program 0, to program 1.
But I let the first play pgc, jump right into title 1. Not into a menu, and it worked after that.

[snidely]

Derrow, I just tried it again and it works! Sorry, I didn't understand that I would have to do 2 things, change the chapter pointers and set the first play PGC to "Jump to title 1". I was just trying one thing at a time. I'm a little slow, but eventually I catch on :)

Thanks again, Derrow!

[Derrow]

No problem at all snidely!
I'm glad that it worked now.

So, I fixed this problem, and just released IfoEdit v0.932
It set's now the programs to 1, instead of to 0.
So, in future you just need edit the First Play PGC, to let it jump to title X, to start the movie.
But I'll try to automate that too. Just need more time.

[p3distxii]

I had a tiny idea for a future version of IfoEdit.

I rarely use the "Split to 2 DVD-Rs" feature, but I did for the first time the other day. When selecting where the break would be, it was unclear whether the selection I was choosing would end up on the first disc or the second. I didn't get to find out until the entire first disc was processed--then I realized that I had to redo it. Maybe you could include a summary of how the disc will be divided on the next screen before processing starts.

Just a suggestion. I love your program. Without it our hobby would be much more difficult. Thanks Derrow.

[BeechNut]

Good Day...

Having the same problems with the second disk. The second disk should start with chapter 15, but it starts with chapter 1 then goes to 20-24. I have the title set in first play (Title 1). I would like to edit it so the chapters start 15 then 16 etc.... I'm in the main movie vobs ifo, but the PTT_SRPTI is aliitle confusing. If this can be done how could i do it?

[Chumboy]

any luck with fixing the freezing problem after remuxing a rempeg2 m2v file?

btw...tried your new split disc on LOTR and it worked PERFECTLY !!!

thanks for all your hard work.

where would be be without you?

[Derrow]

Thank you Chumboy for the report.
I'm glad the splitting function works now perfect.

If you think this would be worth a few bucks, I opened an paypal-account today, that you can access through my site, and donate some buck.

About the rempeg2 freezing prob.
It seems to be a problem with a few NTSC titles. But I've just got the R2 PAL versions here, and am unable to check this out.

But lets see. Maybe I'll get this muxing stuff of any m2v file solved soon.
So this problem will be gone.

[Sephan]

I agree.. I think everyone should send in a little for such a great product. I did.. Thanks Derrow!

[Derrow]

Thank you!
That's a cool idea about the summary.
Let's see what I can do :-)

[Hiro]

I appreciate Derrow for his wonderful Guide for "Split a DVD to 2 DVD+Rs."

Using IfoEdit 0.95 I have split a DVD to 2 DVD+Rs. The first disc with Chapters 1-24 is OK, but the second disc with Chapters 25-39 is NOT! When I try to go to Chapter 26, it goes to Chapter 25, and instead of going to Chapter 27, I reach to Chapter 26, etc.

Is this what Derrow descrives "2nd-Disc Late Start"?

How can I correct this?

[2COOL]

Use ifoedit 0.91.

[dirk67]

@Hiro

I also use 0.95. I don't have problems if I choose the splitting point not as proposed by IfoEdit on the layer break (mostly a cell change within a chapter), but on a real chapter before the layer change.

Hope this helps,
Dirk

[Hiro]

@dirk67

Thanks, that works!