Import DVD info from DVD-Drive

beltic · Post by **beltic** » 2009-01-01 17:56:21

hey folks - so far, im liking the program. I was able to move my database from dvd profiler quite easily.

My question is, and Im not sure if its already been addressed, but is there a way to get DVD info from my DVD drive? I liked that feature of dvd profiler where I can simply insert a dvd into my dvd drive, and it would read the disc, and search imdb or whatever.

tia and please keep up the great work!

Post by **antp** » 2009-01-01 18:15:38

To import technical info (resolution, audio tracks, ...) you have to import one of the IFO files, usually the one which is named like the biggest VOB files. I know, it is not very easy at first

I have to make something more automatic. Drag & drop the IFO file to AMC's window, or use movie->get info from files.
For getting movie info from IMDB or another, you have to use movie->get info from script, or press F6. It won't find the movie itself, you have to type the title, as there is no database making the link between DVD code/number and the movie on IMDB. DVD Profiler has its own database, one of the reasons why it is not free I guess.

beltic · Post by **beltic** » 2009-01-01 18:29:08

wow. thats.. a pain in the arse... thanks tho. if you do automate that, it would be a huge feature

Post by **antp** » 2009-01-01 19:04:36

Well, it is still rather quick when you do it for 1 DVD. Of course if you have lots to import, it is a little more annoying.
e.g. here you directly see that it is the 04 that has to be taken:

Wotan · Post by **Wotan** » 2009-01-30 12:57:51

would it be possible to ant scan a dvd (or a folder on your harddrive) with several movie files...and the file names would be added as a new movie? or will it only be drag and drop for 1 file at the time?

Post by **antp** » 2009-01-30 22:29:37

Yes that will be added... some day. It is since long time on my to-do list, I really have to add better file importation, but I do not know when I will do that

In the mean time, for DVDs there is just the semi-manual way as described here above. For importing multiple files as multiple movies, see viewtopic.php?t=229 (easier solutions below in the topic)

Wotan · Post by **Wotan** » 2009-01-31 04:32:36

Thanks for the link, i'll give it a try.