[mythtv-users] Playing AVI files from CD/DVD

[David George]

On 4/1/2005 5:15 AM, Chris Picton wrote:

>I have a quick question which I can't seem to find the answer for:
>  
>
Interestingly enough I was wondering this myself a few days ago.  In my 
case it wasn't too hard to find the answer.

>I have a fair amount of video data which I have recorded in the past.
>It is in AVI/OGM format and I have archived it onto CD/DVD.
>
>I am now trying out MythTV, but cannot find a way to do the following:
>
>1. Insert random CD into my drive
>2. Browse AVI files on that CD (possibly in subdirs)
>3. Select and play the chosen file
>
>I do not want to preindex all the files/CDs or copy them all onto my
>HDD, as I have over 200 CD/DVDs.
>
>Can this be done?
>  
>
Absolutely, see this thread:
http://gossamer-threads.com/lists/mythtv/users/101956?search_string=mythvideo%20dvd%20avi;#101956

Now all I need to do is create an eject button as described in this 
message (haven't had time yet):
http://gossamer-threads.com/lists/mythtv/users/85791?search_string=eject%20button;#85791

HTH,

-- 
David

HDTV capable frontend I am working on (now with a picture)
  http://mythhd.info