Need to make an exact image of a DVD-R and add 2 files to one of the DVD-Rom folders

[LordClick]

How can I do it? Is there software that can make an iso of a DVD-R and then I can add files to the iso with isobuster?

Or can I just copy the DVD-R in Windows Explorer to the harddisk, then put the 2 files in the DVD-Rom folder and burn everything back to a new DVD-R with the same Volume name? Will that be an exact copy and working on a DVD player? (The DVD-R works fine on DVD players)

Thanks for some input.

(I tried CloneDVD, but it crashes on my comp)

[LordClick]

Anybody know about this? If not, what is the fastest way to make exact copies of DVD-Rs (which software should I use)?

[OvERaCiD23]

You got it right. Extract/copy the files, put the files into the folder, do an IfoEdit 'Get VTS Sectors' (just to be safe!), and re-create the image using ImgTool Classic. As long as you don't modify the IFO/BUP/VOB files, you're fine (and even if you did, that is why this forum is here) ;)

[LordClick]

cool thanks, and it's great to be able to come to this place :) . so then I should be able to use what I did with "Get VTS sectors" in ImgTool?

[Mr.Bitey]

Just be careful that the standalone players you want to play your new dvd-r in will handle the extra files if they are not 'dvd' files. Ie if you are putting files into the VIDEO_TS directory that are not IFO,VOB or BUP files, making different directories (other than VIDEO_TS or AUDIO_TS).

Some commercial dvd's put non dvd content in a new directory off the root directory - at the same level as VIDEO_TS, and they sometimes include windows autorun files in the root directory. Most standalone dvd players ignore the 'other' files or directories but its better to be as safe as possible.

Heres what I'd do if the 2 new files will physically fit! (assume using m$ windows):

1. Create a directory (folder) on your HDD, I call it DVDIMAGE
2. Copy the all the directories/files from your DVD-R into DVDIMAGE - you could use dvd-decrypter in file mode to do this as the windows explorer sux for copying a lot of large files :)
3. create a new folder (in UPPER CASE) from DVDIMAGE (at the same level as VIDEO_TS and AUDIO_TS) for your 2 additional files
4. Copy your files into the new folder you created - make them UPPER CASE
5. Mark all files as NOT read-only if you used windows-explorer or similar (windows has a nasty habbit of marking files copied from optical media as 'read only')
6. Fire up IFOEDIT and run GET VTS sectors (load your first IFO then click GET VTS Sectors).
7. load IMGTOOL and create your a ISO from the DVDIMAGE directory - be sure to enter the same label for the new ISO as your original DVD-R
8. Burn your ISO image with your fav burning tool.

Done. There may be quicker/easier ways but I find this method pretty bullet-proof.

Cheers,
Mr.Bitey

[LordClick]

Hey Mr.Bitney,

thanks a ton for your detailed description, I appreciate it! I will follow that and try it out :)

Just one more question, what exactly does Ifoedit do? and what does 'get vtssectors' do? what do i do with it?

Thanks and cheers,
LC

[gooki]

In answer to you origional question.

DVDDecrypter will rip a dvd to .iso format.

[Mr.Bitey]

Im not sure exactly what the GET VTS sectors does... I do know that if you dont run it after modifying files your resulting DVD will not always play in a standalone.

I believe it has something to do with correcting the pointers in the navpacks.. a quick search should reveal its true nature :)

Cheers,
Mr.Bitey