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DVD Architect – File Saving/Back Up
Hello!
Here’s a DVD architect question relating to file storage and back up.
Once a dvd that is authored in Dvd architect, and the file is prepared, to save the job as back up on a disk can I simply save the prepared file folder or do I also need to save the mpeg file as well?
I noticed that the prepared file folder is often almost the same file size as the mpeg itself so I figured it would be ok to delete the mpeg?
Does anyone know if I wanted to load the file back in at a later date to make a copy – simply loading the prepared file then burning it in DVD architect would work?
Or would you recommend to simply burn a disk then if required make a copy using copying software.
This is still new to me so any help would be appreciated. Instead of deleting I’ve just been buying new hard drives – I’m up to 7 now. 😉
Thanks – hope this makes sense.
Cheers!
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5 Replies
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If you simply want to make additional copies of the DVD at a later point, all you need is a copy of the DVD. Then you just need the VIDEO_TS and AUDIO_TS folders to burn additional copies.
If you want to later reauthor the project, I would keep both the MPEG2 and DAR files.
I suspect, based on what you wrote, you fall into the first category.
Edward Troxel
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Thanks Edward – you’re always very helpful.
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I’ve got a glitch in my brain, Edward. If you have a copy of the finished DVD from which to make copies, why would you also need the VIDEO_TS AND AUDIO_TS? Wouldn’t you need just one or the other?
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The DVD copy would have those two folders. You can just copy them back to your hard drive to make as many additional copies as needed. Technically, the AUDIO_TS folder will be empty but you’re more compatible if you include it.
Edward Troxel
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Ah. Thank you very much.
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