[MKVMerge] Fields Track name/Language/Default track flag/Forced track flag

jfromeo · 9th June 2010, 22:59

Hello there.

I'm currently muxing my BD dumps into mkv containers along with mkvmerge GUI 4.0.0 and I've found these fields I don't know how to fill (in case it's necessary).

So, which will be the difference between these two set ups?

I guess defining the language, and forcing the tracks (video/audio/subtitles) would help in terms of compatibility with some players (in my case the video/audio/subtitle track are unique so maybe it's pretty useless), although I'll play all of them on a HTPC.

I'm asking this because I'm planning on leaving the PC this whole weekend remuxing all my BD dumps and I wouldn't like to repeat the whole process because I left out an option or something :P

Thanks in advance!

Inspector.Gadget · 9th June 2010, 23:07

It probably depends on what software player you use - MPC-HC/Haali and VLC can handle perfectly a straight mux with nothing but dragging/dropping tracks and clicking "Start Muxing".

jfromeo · 9th June 2010, 23:11

Thanks Inspector.Gadget.

I'm still considering it. I will use XMBC as frontend but I'll add an external player I have yet to decide. I'm between KMPlayer and MPC-HC, as another commercial players are out of my range (PowerDVD10, AMT 3...). Could I ask you which one do you use the most? I always appreciate your advices

Inspector.Gadget · 9th June 2010, 23:13

I use MPC-HC. But I'm not using it for any sort of dedicated HTPC setup, so others will likely have more specific advice. Good luck with your project; as encryption gets ever more ridiculous and PowerDVD gets ever more bloated, I bet a lot of people will start doing what you're planning to do.

jfromeo · 9th June 2010, 23:18

Thanks inspector, I'll have a look at what MPC-HC offers that KMPlayer doesn't.

9th June 2010, 22:59	#1 \| Link
jfromeo Ed Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 57	[MKVMerge] Fields Track name/Language/Default track flag/Forced track flag Hello there. I'm currently muxing my BD dumps into mkv containers along with mkvmerge GUI 4.0.0 and I've found these fields I don't know how to fill (in case it's necessary). So, which will be the difference between these two set ups? I guess defining the language, and forcing the tracks (video/audio/subtitles) would help in terms of compatibility with some players (in my case the video/audio/subtitle track are unique so maybe it's pretty useless), although I'll play all of them on a HTPC. I'm asking this because I'm planning on leaving the PC this whole weekend remuxing all my BD dumps and I wouldn't like to repeat the whole process because I left out an option or something :P Thanks in advance! __________________ BD -> AnyDVD HD -> eac3to + SupRip -> mkvmerge

9th June 2010, 23:11	#3 \| Link
jfromeo Ed Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 57	Thanks Inspector.Gadget. I'm still considering it. I will use XMBC as frontend but I'll add an external player I have yet to decide. I'm between KMPlayer and MPC-HC, as another commercial players are out of my range (PowerDVD10, AMT 3...). Could I ask you which one do you use the most? I always appreciate your advices __________________ BD -> AnyDVD HD -> eac3to + SupRip -> mkvmerge

9th June 2010, 23:18	#5 \| Link
jfromeo Ed Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 57	Thanks inspector, I'll have a look at what MPC-HC offers that KMPlayer doesn't. __________________ BD -> AnyDVD HD -> eac3to + SupRip -> mkvmerge

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9th June 2010, 23:07	#2 \| Link
Inspector.Gadget Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1,618	It probably depends on what software player you use - MPC-HC/Haali and VLC can handle perfectly a straight mux with nothing but dragging/dropping tracks and clicking "Start Muxing".

9th June 2010, 23:13	#4 \| Link
Inspector.Gadget Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1,618	I use MPC-HC. But I'm not using it for any sort of dedicated HTPC setup, so others will likely have more specific advice. Good luck with your project; as encryption gets ever more ridiculous and PowerDVD gets ever more bloated, I bet a lot of people will start doing what you're planning to do.