ZProcess: Issue with skip/FF
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2007-01-28, 03:46 AM
When I watch a dvix/xvid file on my MVP, I can use skip only up to the point that the file was transcoded. If I accidentally exceed that point - the picture freezes and you have to stop and play from the beginning again.
Is there any way to transcode every new file automatically (maybe use scheduled tasks for this)? Any other idea?
2007-01-28, 10:00 AM
You could add a line in config.xml to the transcoding options for the video library. Then you can transcode any movie to mpg (manually). I have seen posts from people using Dirmon (something like that) to do this automatically. Dirmon monitors a certain dir, when a file is added it does a certain task (I think).
AMD Athlon 64 3000, HDD: 80, 120, 200 GB, Hauppauge 350 + 150, MVP, Asus 6000L Laptop client, Asus X50sl client,
Fritz!box 7140 modem/router, GBPVR 1.3.7.
2007-01-28, 10:10 AM
guydot Wrote:When I watch a dvix/xvid file on my MVP, I can use skip only up to the point that the file was transcoded. If I accidentally exceed that point - the picture freezes and you have to stop and play from the beginning again. You nailed it on the head. That's the biggest drawback to transcoding on- the- fly. You can't shuttle ahead past what has been transcoded. With ZProcess, you can choose in the 'after transcoding' dropdown, "MVP - Use Cache. Resume if able"... If the transcode finishes, it will store the transcoded file in the Backup folder. If you ever try to watch it, the file is not transcoded, but rather copied from the backup folder. Then you can shuttle fast forward all you want...
Frank Z
[COLOR="Gray"] I used to ask 'why?' Now I just reinstall... [SIZE="1"]______________________________________________ Author: ZTools: ZProcess, MVPServerChecker; UltraXMLTV Enhancer, Renamer, Manager; [/SIZE] [/COLOR]
2007-01-28, 10:19 AM
Sorry Zehd I should have pointed him to you.
AMD Athlon 64 3000, HDD: 80, 120, 200 GB, Hauppauge 350 + 150, MVP, Asus 6000L Laptop client, Asus X50sl client,
Fritz!box 7140 modem/router, GBPVR 1.3.7.
2007-01-28, 10:24 AM
guydot Wrote:When I watch a dvix/xvid file on my MVP, I can use skip only up to the point that the file was transcoded. If I accidentally exceed that point - the picture freezes and you have to stop and play from the beginning again. I think using Dirmon would monitor a directory and anything new, call any command you'd like, even something for ZProcess. I haven't tried this. But you'd probably use a commandline like this... Code: "C:\Program Files\devnz\gbpvr\Third Party\ZProcess\ZProcess" %1 transcode Trans2MVP autoLet me know how it goes...
Frank Z
[COLOR="Gray"] I used to ask 'why?' Now I just reinstall... [SIZE="1"]______________________________________________ Author: ZTools: ZProcess, MVPServerChecker; UltraXMLTV Enhancer, Renamer, Manager; [/SIZE] [/COLOR]
2007-01-28, 10:27 AM
HtV Wrote:Sorry Zehd I should have pointed him to you. Are you kidding...? I said this before and I'll say it again. It's quite an achievement when others are supporting something you've written... I can't be everywhere, certainly not like how sub supports GB-PVR... If you feel you can pass on some help, go for it...
Frank Z
[COLOR="Gray"] I used to ask 'why?' Now I just reinstall... [SIZE="1"]______________________________________________ Author: ZTools: ZProcess, MVPServerChecker; UltraXMLTV Enhancer, Renamer, Manager; [/SIZE] [/COLOR]
2007-01-28, 11:03 PM
Guys,
It sure sounds like an exciting to try. I will definitely give it a shot and report here! Guy.
I tried it (see attached dirmon2 settings), with no luck.
Zprocess runs and prompts: Run-time error '5': Invalid procedure call or argument. Zprocess log: 1/28/2007 11:59:11 PM : **************************** 1/28/2007 11:59:11 PM : ZProcess v1.0.919 is started. 1/28/2007 11:59:11 PM : ZProcess path: C:\Program Files\devnz\gbpvr\Third Party\ZProcess\ZProcess.exe 1/28/2007 11:59:11 PM : FFmpeg path: C:\Program Files\devnz\gbpvr\Third Party\FFmpeg\ffmpeg.exe 1/28/2007 11:59:11 PM : MEncoder path: C:\Program Files\devnz\gbpvr\Third Party\mplayer\mencoder.exe 1/28/2007 11:59:11 PM : Input file passed from CmdLine: C:/Documents and Settings/XXXX/My Documents/Downloads/Heroes/csi.712.hdtv-lol.[VTV].avi 1/28/2007 11:59:11 PM : NewVideoFile: C:/Documents and Settings/XXXX/My Documents/Downloads/Heroes/csi.712.hdtv-lol.[VTV].avi 1/28/2007 11:59:11 PM : AVIGetFileInfo with API: 624x352 1/28/2007 11:59:11 PM : Switching to: Trans2MVP settings. Got the same results when I ran the commend line manually. What am I missing? Thanks, Guydot
2007-01-29, 11:51 PM
guydot Wrote:I tried it (see attached dirmon2 settings), with no luck. I'll give it a shot. First I want to understand what you are doing. Setup dirmon to watch a folder. When something new is added, launch ZProcess to transcode... got it... Are you surfing, finding a file saving it to the watch file? (or torrent or whatever) Are they all avis? Edit...Scratch that I got the answers by looking closer at the picture.... sorry
Frank Z
[COLOR="Gray"] I used to ask 'why?' Now I just reinstall... [SIZE="1"]______________________________________________ Author: ZTools: ZProcess, MVPServerChecker; UltraXMLTV Enhancer, Renamer, Manager; [/SIZE] [/COLOR]
2007-01-30, 01:29 AM
OK the solution is in my signature. 925. If you download a different version then wait a day, the FTP is being cached...
I had ZProcess insist that the passed file be wrapped in quotes. Dirmon didn't do it. And on top of it, it gave back slashes in the file spec... I wrote the logic so that it would detect a passed file spec even without quotes, and replace all the "/" with "\"... It should now work, exactly like pictured above...
Frank Z
[COLOR="Gray"] I used to ask 'why?' Now I just reinstall... [SIZE="1"]______________________________________________ Author: ZTools: ZProcess, MVPServerChecker; UltraXMLTV Enhancer, Renamer, Manager; [/SIZE] [/COLOR] |
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