.Dat file not in MPEGAV folder

[WHYeung]

I used the Video CD feature of Easy CD creator to create a VCD. I follow the step using the Wizard. The .Dat file end up in the Sequance folder. The MPEGAV fold is empty.
The source .DAT file was copied from another VCD so it should be correct format.
What would I overlook?
Please help.
Thank.

[Baldrick]

did you convert the .dat to .mpg first and then added it to easy cd vcd creator? http://www.vcdhelp.com/convertdat.htm

[WHYeung]

Thank you for your advise.
It works.
What is the difference between .DAT & Mpeg file.

[dumwaldo]

i just wanted to mention that VCDGear 2.0 does have some bugs so always be sure to check your mpeg before deleting your source. VCDGear GUI 0.02 doesnt seem to have the problem.

recently i was engaged in a very heated debate on another forum because someone used VCDGear 2.0 to convert ctp-hp2.bin to mpg and it droped the first few seconds of the video causing a gap between the 2 cd's. after some debate the culprit turned out to be VCDGear 2.0. the good folks over at vcdgear.com even aknowledge the problem here... http://www.vcdgear.com/faqQA.html#2.20