6.2.1.8 - Cannot open a second DVD

[iwords]

So you don't have a virtual ROM tool such as DAEMON for CloneDrive install on your puter. That was the only thing I could think of that was causing my issue or internal code ? ?

I have absolutely nothing fancy installed on this machine at all. It's a nice, clean install of XP.

Until 6.2.x.x came out, DVDFab was quite happily churning away.

[AlienX69]

However, you don't even need to start a routine to get it to fail, i.e. run DVDFab, insert a disc, let it open the disc so that it appears in the 'Source' drop down, BUT DON'T START ANYTHING. Then take the disc out, and put another one in - the new disc won't be opened.

I never tried that, your right, same thing here. After I remove the 1st disc, insert the 2nd, scan dialog pops up scans, when it goes away, I'm left with "Please insert ......" I click the drop-down (Source), still nothing, have to restart DVDFab. EDIT: But the Explorer window (XP) does see the 2nd disc.

Glad you started this thread, I've been meaning to do it !!

So you don't have a virtual ROM tool such as DAEMON for CloneDrive install on your puter. That was the only thing I could think of that was causing my issue or internal code ? ?

[iwords]

When both you and iwords are trying this in SPTI mode (either for real, or as a test), are you allowing the program to exit the subroutine that it's in for the first disc, (you can tell if the 'finished' sign shows up at the bottom).

If I start the rip process, yes, I always let it finish, close the dialog box that pops up, and click Finish.

However, you don't even need to start a routine to get it to fail, i.e. run DVDFab, insert a disc, let it open the disc so that it appears in the 'Source' drop down, BUT DON'T START ANYTHING. Then take the disc out, and put another one in - the new disc won't be opened.

[AlienX69]

When both you and iwords are trying this in SPTI mode (either for real, or as a test), are you allowing the program to exit the subroutine that it's in for the first disc, (you can tell if the 'finished' sign shows up at the bottom).

I haven't experienced your issue yet, as I wait for the program to exit processing the first disc (usually forcing it by hitting 'cancel'), then hit 'Finished' (after cancellation confirmed), and the next DVD is no problem.

I normally let it get to Finish stage (normal extract process)

Now what I have tried to see if it made a difference:

1. While still on the form where it still has the "Finish" button, I will insert the next disc, then hit the Finish button. DVDFab scans the new disc, update the Label ID field, but not the Source field

2. Also tried clicking the Finish button first so that DVDF goes back to the main Start form, then insert the 2nd DVD, get the same results

Only once did I hit Cancel for the test in Post # 7, then the Finish button appears, inserted 2nd disc, click finish the Label ID field updates, but not the Source field as shown in the attachment in Post #7

[DarthCopier]

Hey DC (someone in disguise .. )

When I put it on ASPI, all I get is the 'Please insert DVD disc or choose DVD folder/image file'. DVDFab did not find the disc but Win XP (Explorer) does.

PS: Sorry , I misread sigs initial post, my dyslexia kicking in !!


Side Note: As what iwords stated, I've only had this problem with the past few releases. It did not always do this. The only thing I can remember changing was removig DAEMON and installing CloneDrive (a recommend by an ole friend from ImgBurn)

Thank you for that response - I would've tried myself, but I'm in the middle of a move, and all my DVDs are packed and I can't get at them.

When both you and iwords are trying this in SPTI mode (either for real, or as a test), are you allowing the program to exit the subroutine that it's in for the first disc, (you can tell if the 'finished' sign shows up at the bottom).

I haven't experienced your issue yet, as I wait for the program to exit processing the first disc (usually forcing it by hitting 'cancel'), then hit 'Finished' (after cancellation confirmed), and the next DVD is no problem.

I'm not sure this is the same thing you are describing, but it's my best guess...


DC

[AlienX69]

If I change to SPTI, DVDFab recognises the first and second discs, but won't open the third or any subsequent discs.

Same thing on my side of the fence !!! I've been just restarting DVDFab.

I just joined in to let you know your not alone ..... and was wondering if anyone else has experienced this.

[iwords]

Appreciate the replies, here are my findings so far...

Sure you got no other CD utilitys running in the background?

I have no other utilities installed, or running.

Monty has a good point. You might also try putting DVDFab in either SPTI or ASPI I/O mode instead of Auto. Auto defaults to SPTI on most systems, so try ASPI first. Please post your results.

If I change to ASPI, DVDFab fails to open any DVD, whether it's the first, second or whatever.

If I change to SPTI, DVDFab recognises the first and second discs, but won't open the third or any subsequent discs.

[AlienX69]

Hey DC (someone in disguise .. )

When I put it on ASPI, all I get is the 'Please insert DVD disc or choose DVD folder/image file'. DVDFab did not find the disc but Win XP (Explorer) does.

PS: Sorry , I misread sigs initial post, my dyslexia kicking in !!


Side Note: As what iwords stated, I've only had this problem with the past few releases. It did not always do this. The only thing I can remember changing was removig DAEMON and installing CloneDrive (a recommend by an ole friend from ImgBurn)

[DarthCopier]

Not in my case, I disabled the beta test tool, only thing left is the "CloneDrive"



I will try that for awhile and see if it makes a difference, THX ! So, I take it you have not experienced this ?

From your post #7:

"Changing to SPTI made no difference, see attached:"

From Signals post #4:

"Auto defaults to SPTI on most systems, so try ASPI first."

Did you try what Signals suggested?

DC

[AlienX69]

Changing to SPTI made no difference, see attached:

Departures was the first extraction, then I inserted "THE_SAFETY_OF_OBJECTS". As you can see the "Volume Label field updated but the "Source" field stayed the same.

Any other suggestions ?

Cheers,

[AlienX69]

I guess my question would be .... why does the "Volume Label" field update and the "Source" field/dropdown does NOT ? It's finding the DVD, just that the Source does not update.

I'm running a couple of extracts now to see what happens with it set to SPTI instead of auto !!

[AlienX69]

Sure you got no other CD utilitys running in the background?

Not in my case, I disabled the beta test tool, only thing left is the "CloneDrive"

Monty has a good point. You might also try putting DVDFab in either SPTI or ASPI I/O mode instead of Auto. Auto defaults to SPTI on most systems, so try ASPI first. Please post your results.

I will try that for awhile and see if it makes a difference, THX ! So, I take it you have not experienced this ?

[signals]

Monty has a good point. You might also try putting DVDFab in either SPTI or ASPI I/O mode instead of Auto. Auto defaults to SPTI on most systems, so try ASPI first. Please post your results.

[Monty68]

I've had this problem, for me it was down to another little tray utility causing conflict. Sure you got no other CD utilitys running in the background?

[AlienX69]

I have actually noticed this as well on my end.

Mine experience is that most of the time it will load a SECOND one, but as you said the Source field does NOT update. The last DVD Label stays in the Source field/dropdown, but the "Volume Label" field however DOES update and shows the correct Label identifier that is on the 2nd DVD I inserted. I hit Start and the DVD extracts ot the folder that was in the "Volume Label" field, unless I edit the name.

It's when I do a third for fourth DVD in a row that I get 'Please insert DVD disc or choose DVD folder/image file'. At that point I just kill the app (X, top right) and re-start it and all is well. I've been meaning to post this, I just thought it was on my end, read further.

I thought is might have been associated to my virtual ROM tool, "CloneDrive" or another beta DVDFab tool I've been testing . I have been meaning to remove it and put DAEMON back on, just haven't gotten around to it. I saw where and I think it was feng that pointed out in one of the release notes, stating that CloneDrive does not play well with Blu-Ray. So I thought is might be related, not sure, could be the code in DVDFab ? ?

Regards,