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New Plugin: LoadDVD - Open/Play Media and Automation Client
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DVD Profiler Desktop and Mobile Registrantmediadogg
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I have the LoadDVD Version1.2 installed, could it be this? But then why is it working with the ISO files?
This is the kind of error report I like to see. What you did, what happened, what version, etc. Beautiful!

Ok, I think maybe you did nothing wrong - what you have done, looks OK on the surface. LoadDVD has some checking for valid filetypes (actually, more in-valid filetypes) in order to protect the user from executing a program by mistake while simply trying to play a file.

Let me check and see if my filetype checker is the problem, and I'll get back to you.
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So here's what I did:
1. changed the index.bdmv file option to "open with TotalMedia Theatre"
2. now, when double clicking the index.bdmv file the TotalMedia Theatre SW starts and the movie starts, with all the menus!!!  Great, so far.
3. I then entered the correct path and file name in the profile, last page, note field of the movie in DVD Profiler. Here the text:
<a href ="d:\DVDs\Blu-Ray\I AM LEGEND\BDMV\index.bdmv"></a>

this should be the text in your note field:
[filepath]d:\DVDs\Blu-Ray\I AM LEGEND\BDMV\index.bdmv[/filepath]
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also put "file" in the location field.
4. start the movie from within DVD Profiler

-> Error message, saying that it cannot play the movie and I should check the path or filename 


For all another non Blu-Ray movies where I have the ISO file stored the text in the note field works perfectly since months. I also checked the path and file name a hundred time, it is correct. To test that I copied an ISO file in the same directory and changed then the filename in DVD Profiler from index.bdmv do I_AM_Legend.ISO, and it works. 

Do I make something wrong?

I have the LoadDVD Version1.2 installed, could it be this? But then why is it working with the ISO files?

try the path out: doubleclick this link the I am legend should start playing with TotalMedia Theatre.
if it's not working try with play option.
could be the same problem as with Itunes, go and download LoadDVD 1.45
Sources for one or more of the changes and/or additions were not submitted. Please include the sources for your changes in the contribution notes, especially for cast and crew additions.
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@Giga - thanks once again. Note that as of V1.2, URL style filepaths should also work. So, both martin's and yours should work fine, barring any other issues. And you are correct, latest release, V1.45 has a number of bug fixes and new internal coding for "file" and "play" that might improve file associations operation.
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@Giga/mediadogg

OK, here what I've done 
1)  downloaded the newest release of LoadDVD 1.45 and installed
2) changed the notes text as suggested by Giga
3)  clicked on the "link" that Giga put in his answer

Here what happened:

- when double click on the link, TotalMedia Theatre is starting and the movie starts to play 
- when starting it from DVD Profiler with
  a) "file" in the location field -> it did not start but an error message says, that with the file no
      application is associated (have a German error message and this is my translation)
  b) "play" in the location -> no error message, nothing happens, no application is starting

somehow feel we are close ...

Edit: @Giga - I noted, that in your new text and link you didn't use the "_" in the directory name. In my example I still use it, also I typed the link - path in my Explorer with the "_" directory name and it worked. So I do not think that the "_" should be the reason for not working.
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somehow feel we are close ...
You are.

Anyway, once again I request you read Giga's instructions for using PlayFromDisk.bat, and you will be there!
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OK, will try later this evening with this .bat file. First have to read through the thread to understand what to do.

One other small question: how do you make this "Quote" insert in the replay? Is there a special command for that?
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OK, will try later this evening with this .bat file. First have to read through the thread to understand what to do.

One other small question: how do you make this "Quote" insert in the replay? Is there a special command for that?



OK, OK, now even got this worked out...
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if %7=="DVD" echo %6
if %7=="HD" echo Do whatever for an HD disc
if %7=="BluRay" echo c:\program files\powerdvd\powerdvd.exe %6
pause

  • remove only in this case this echo the line should read now: if %7=="DVD" %6
  • save the file and exit

  • most likely you have to edit also the line for the Bluray media!!
    if %7=="BluRay"  echo c:\program files\powerdvd\powerdvd.exe %6
    to:
    if %7=="BluRay" %6
    as you are playing this for Blu-ray media (indicated in dvd profiler program selected media)
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    DVD Profiler Unlimited RegistrantMartin_60
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    Giga, mediadogg - you are my heros! after modifying the PlayFromDisk.bat it works!!!

    Now I will start to edit all my Blu-Ray profiles in DVD Profiler

    Also I will try the same for my HD DVDs, there I still have to find the right file in the folder that I have to open with TotalMedia Theatre, analog the index.bdmv in Blu-Ray. Maybe someone has already the answer...

    Edit: It is the file HVxxxI01.VTI

    @mediadogg: will I have to edit the PlayFromDisk.bat every time after installing a new version of LoadDVD?

    Again thank you very much for your help!
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    @mediadogg: will I have to edit the PlayFromDisk.bat every time after installing a new version of LoadDVD?
    Good question. In all my plugins, my goal is to never break scrpts or database entries made for prior versions. There have been a couple of exceptions, but I do try very very hard to avoid it.

    Actually, PlayFromDisk.Bat is usually a small and relatively simple script, so even if you had to change it, it would not be a lot of work, and I will definitely warn you if a change were needed. And then you always have the option of not installing the release until you are ready.

    Edit: It occurs to me that you might be worried about a new release overlaying your script. The answer is no, that should not happen. That being said, PlayFromDisk.bat is just like any other piece of data - if you care about it - back it up after every major change.

    Another edit: Adding this info: The installation script that I use specifically excludes updating any user files that already exist in the target folder. Hence, even if I create a new sample PlayFromDisk.bat, it will not overlay yours, regardless of date.
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    DVD Profiler Unlimited RegistrantMartin_60
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    No problem, will back it up or just make every time the small changes.

    Thanks.
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    normaly the installation of a new LoadDVD will not overwrite the PlayFromDisk.bat as long as mediadogg has no new version of it in the installation file, the date in the installation file is older then the one on disc. But keeping a backup of your working and adapted PlayFromDisk.bat is a healthy practice.
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    DVD Profiler Unlimited RegistrantMartin_60
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    @mediadogg

    How about the idea of starting a new thread and documenting the different solutions like the one I had "Playing DVD, HD DVD and BR DVD from hard disk using TotalMedia Theatre"? The idea would not be to have comments and reply in that thread, only one solution per topic. Answers/questions would be covered in the "LoadDVD - Open / Play Media and Disc Changer Support" thread.

    I'm sure many people would appreciate to have such a concentrated information pool.

    What do you think?
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    This is what i tryed to achive with this posting in this thread, if you have any sugestions where I can improve this piece, let me know.
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    DVD Profiler Desktop and Mobile Registrantmediadogg
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    @mediadogg

    How about the idea of starting a new thread and documenting the different solutions like the one I had "Playing DVD, HD DVD and BR DVD from hard disk using TotalMedia Theatre"? The idea would not be to have comments and reply in that thread, only one solution per topic. Answers/questions would be covered in the "LoadDVD - Open / Play Media and Disc Changer Support" thread.

    I'm sure many people would appreciate to have such a concentrated information pool.

    What do you think?
    I agree that Giga has probably the best approach. I hear you, but it seems no matter what, new enthusiastic, always well-meaning users, will often enter the plugins forum, start their own thread and completely bypass all prior attempts to present solutions. If this forum allowed plugin thread owners to be moderators, then information could be reorganized, extraneous posts deleted or moved, etc. Just when we think we've got a solution documented, we'll get a bunch of intervening posts, and we start all over again ...

    Again, I think Giga is on the right track. Perhaps he will (maybe he already has!) update that post to include your solution.

    Another idea: I believe that there is a DVD Profiler Wiki. If the owner of that resource would allow entries for plugins, that might be another alternative.

    One more thought: I could put more stuff on my web site - again, in my experience, people don't bother to read what is already there. Sorry, hope I don't sound too cynical. That's one of the reasons that Giga's help is appreciated - he is a lot more patient ... 

    Last thought: In general your idea is a good one. You might consider a post in the Website Discussion Forum along the lines of giving plugin authors some kind of ability to establish a locked solutions thread or something along those lines, that they can control, and perhaps delegate moderator privileges to one or more experienced users (heh heh ...)

    Edit: Another "final" thought: I do own the first post - how about I rewite it, shorten the intro and just point to the web site where that information is duplicated, then devote the rest of the post to a categorized list of solutions ... yaaaay! that may be just the ticket!!!!  Edit: no need to send me anything, just post your solutions and I'll point to them. When I get the time, I'll do the editing ... how about that?
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    DVD Profiler Desktop and Mobile Registrantmediadogg
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    Reserved placeholder solutions list, to be integrated into the first post: (please don't quote this post)

    *** Moved to lead post ***
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