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More => Old Versions => JRiver Media Center 18 for Windows => Topic started by: syndromeofadown on September 22, 2012, 12:53:15 am

Title: How to import iso's as video and play them
Post by: syndromeofadown on September 22, 2012, 12:53:15 am

To import iso's as video:
Use 'tag on import' (in auto import) and set
Media Type =

Code: [Select]

If(IsEqual([File Type],iso,8),Video,[Media Type])This will change media type of iso's to Video(when importing) and do nothing to other filetypes.

To play them:
instal a virtual drive software(like virtual clone drive) then either
1-set MC to play iso's with an external program and choose the virtual drive software. or
2-associate iso's with the virtual drive software in windows and leave MC playback method as automatic.

Then when the iso's are selected in MC a box pops up as if a DVD was just inserted. Choose play.

This works fine with 3D blu-rays(they play in 2D).
Cover art won't show up automatically. You have to choose Cover Art-->Rebuild thumbnail after they are imported.

Title: Re: How to import iso's as video and play them
Post by: NickF on September 22, 2012, 01:03:50 pm

Quote from: syndromeofadown on September 22, 2012, 12:53:15 am

To import iso's as video:
Use 'tag on import' (in auto import) and set
Media Type =

Code: [Select]

If(IsEqual([File Type],iso,8),Video,[Media Type])This will change media type of iso's to Video(when importing) and do nothing to other filetypes.

To play them:
instal a virtual drive software(like virtual clone drive) then either
1-set MC to play iso's with an external program and choose the virtual drive software. or
2-associate iso's with the virtual drive software in windows and leave MC playback method as automatic.

Then when the iso's are selected in MC a box pops up as if a DVD was just inserted. Choose play.

This works fine with 3D blu-rays(they play in 2D).
Cover art won't show up automatically. You have to choose Cover Art-->Rebuild thumbnail after they are imported.

Thanks.  You will find most of this covered in the wiki here:
http://wiki.jriver.com/index.php/ISO_Files
The auto tagging would be a helpful addition.  I have updated it.

Nick.

Title: Re: How to import iso's as video and play them
Post by: Daniel Warner on December 20, 2012, 12:41:23 pm

Quote from: syndromeofadown on September 22, 2012, 12:53:15 am

To import iso's as video:
Use 'tag on import' (in auto import) and set
Media Type =

Code: [Select]

If(IsEqual([File Type],iso,8),Video,[Media Type])This will change media type of iso's to Video(when importing) and do nothing to other filetypes.

Where do I find this 'Tag on import' option?

Title: Re: How to import iso's as video and play them
Post by: MrC on December 20, 2012, 01:18:04 pm

Tools > Import > Configure Auto-Import... and Edit (or add) the folder path to the media you want tagged.  Look at the bottom of the dialog.

Title: Re: How to import iso's as video and play them
Post by: Daniel Warner on December 20, 2012, 01:46:51 pm

I got that far, just couldn't work out where to type the expression given above.

Title: Re: How to import iso's as video and play them
Post by: MrC on December 20, 2012, 01:50:43 pm

Under Apply these tags (optional):, select Add, and select Media Type (or Custom > Field > Media Type), and enter the expression.

Title: Re: How to import iso's as video and play them
Post by: Daniel Warner on December 20, 2012, 01:52:33 pm

Just figured it out. Sorry for my n00bness! :D