how to que files to transcode?

[tvshowman]

hi!

I am trying to learn how I can select files in the video library to que for transcode using these settings

<Conversion name="DivX" cmd="-y -i {SOURCE_FILE} -f avi -ab 224 -ac 2 -acodec mp3 -vcodec mpeg4 -b 2000k -vtag DIVX {DEST_FILE}" targetExtension=".avi" />


I can only select one file to transcode and it won't let me add more/...
I need to find a way to pick more files to add to the que so I can forget about it knowing it will convert the next one in line.

I don't want to try the auto convert all new recordings as I record movies at high quality I just want to pick shows that I would delete later but want to watch sometime so I need to compress to divx so I can watch at a later time....

If there is no que built in to gbpvr then is there a way I can manually put the files I want into a directory (c:\convert\) and have a batch file or something to click on that will process the mpegs using the above divx profile?

lost

cheers

[sub]

There is no functionality to do this. There is a built in queue for when you choose to transcode all recordings, but when you do it from the 'transcode' button on the in the video library it just transcodes file immediately (no queuing).

[tvshowman]

Hi sub! thanks for your quick reply. much appreciated

the transcode button only lets me choose one file and I cannot select more to build a que

I love how the transcode works and maintains the program info but wish it would allow more files than just one....

is there a way I can transcode a whole directory like that using the above divx template? that is the divx profile I adjusted in the config.xml? it appears to work well for what i'm after.

[sub]

Sorry, there is no built in functionality to do this. It'll either do one file at a time from the Video Library or all new recordings from the Processing tab of the config app.

[tvshowman]

thanks!

i have done some searching and i am going to try the transcode all new recordings...

I have changed the settings in the config.exe enabling it but I am kinda lost as to how it will start.

do I have to wait for the conversion or can I trigger it right away as soon as a recording is done?

I have processing bats that are used for comskip and i did try the auto transcode script that is on the wiki at one time so I need to know if I have to delete all these bat files or certain ones ....

or will gbpvr create a new one and start there?

sorry for all the questions

[pastro]

I built a queue into skiptool that allows you to select all the files you want to transcode using stattiks transcode batch. You can also setup any custom transcode that you want as well.

[tvshowman]

really? I have to check it out

I have it installed but never skipped anyting with it hehe

cheers!

[tvshowman]

I built a queue into skiptool that allows you to select all the files you want to transcode using stattiks transcode batch. You can also setup any custom transcode that you want as well.

Thanks for the heads up! very cool.

that looks like it will do what I would like but I am lost how to use it with the transcode settings in the config.mxl that I am using in gbpvr

Code:

<CustomFFmpegConversions>
    <Conversion name="AvivoXcode" exe="atixcode.exe" cmd=" IDLE /F{SOURCE_FILE} /A0 /S0 /R0  /EMPG /V4 /Q1  /X0 /D{DEST_FILE}" targetExtension=".avi" />
  </CustomFFmpegConversions>

more info on the switches here
http://forums.gbpvr.com/showpost.php?p=2...ostcount=2


the above template transcodes fine in gbpvr and I get a 2 hour movie converted in about 30 minutes or less. however I am at a loss as to how to add this to the skiptool.... my head hurts heh

the command line encoder is found here
C:\Program Files\devnz\gbpvr\Third Party\atixcode.exe

any suggestions?

[pastro]

Thanks for the heads up! very cool.

that looks like it will do what I would like but I am lost how to use it with the transcode settings in the config.mxl that I am using in gbpvr

Code:

<CustomFFmpegConversions>
    <Conversion name="AvivoXcode" exe="atixcode.exe" cmd=" IDLE /F{SOURCE_FILE} /A0 /S0 /R0  /EMPG /V4 /Q1  /X0 /D{DEST_FILE}" targetExtension=".avi" />
  </CustomFFmpegConversions>

more info on the switches here
http://forums.gbpvr.com/showpost.php?p=2...ostcount=2


the above template transcodes fine in gbpvr and I get a 2 hour movie converted in about 30 minutes or less. however I am at a loss as to how to add this to the skiptool.... my head hurts heh

the command line encoder is found here
C:\Program Files\devnz\gbpvr\Third Party\atixcode.exe

any suggestions?

Are you familiar with Batch files? Basically you need to create a simple batch file that has up to four parameters. The first parameter is always the filename, the next three come from the listboxes in the queue tool. Seems like you might only need the file name as a parameter. Once you have the batch file it's very easy to add it to skiptool.
Look for the file scripttoptions.txt in plugins/skiptool.
There are four sections, one for the executable (or batch) and three for optional parameters. %2 %3 %4
Remember that parameter %1 is automatic and is always the filename.

There are three parts of each menu item separated by semicolons.
WhatisDisplayed;ActualCommand;HelpText
You would set up this for the batch that you create and it would then show up in the queuetool.

If you need help with the batch, let me know. Ideally try it on the command line and then post the command that works, and we can then assign parameters for the filename, etc

[tvshowman]

thanks for your help

This is what I have so far

Code:

$EXECUTABLE
%Comments must start in column 1 blank lines are ok also
%Name for menu, executable path
Stattik's Bat;C:\Program Files\devnz\gbpvr\Third Party\stattik_transcode_0.5.1g.bat;Stattik Transcode Script
VLC;C:\Program Files\VideoLAN\VLC\VLC.EXE;Run VLC
AVIVO;C:\Progra~1\devnz\gbpvr\avivo\atixcode.exe;Turbo compressor

I created the avivo folder since I can't remember the dos word for "third party"

I am lost how to create a batch file for atixcode with the settings in my previous post

thank you for taking the time to help