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elkinm
08-13-2004, 08:40 PM
The problem with AVI files is that only the header at the front of the file stores the file and codec information so I can play the first part of a file but any others are seen as not being divx based AVI.

Not even videolan can play it which can play just about anything.

I was wondering if there is any way to preview such a file by somehow forcing the use of lets say the divx codec without actually changing the fourcc code of the separate part files.

hungrylilboy
08-13-2004, 10:15 PM
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elkinm
08-14-2004, 11:11 PM
Thanks, If I use the copy option it does copy it to a single file that is playable but still only if the first section is playable or.
I never tried that before as but it works.

I do have some files were the beginning is not complete but some parts in the middle or end are and I don't know of a way to preview those parts.

Z-95
08-15-2004, 01:20 AM
From eMule FAQ:
Preview only works when the first and last parts have already been downloaded and enough space for the preview file is available on your Temp disk. Source: eMule FAQ (http://www.emule-project.net/home/perl/help.cgi?l=1&topic_id=138&rm=show_topic)