adding subtitles (have read other posts but want to clarify)

[have mercy]

hi guys,
i have read that if the avi file is in the same folder as the sub files (and they have the same base name) then subtitles will be added to the dvd created with S2D.

I have an avi file that came with a .sub file and a .idx file all with the same base name.

1. do i have to add these as assets as well or just add the avi file

2. can the .sub file stay as it is or does it have to be a .sup file

what has to happen for this to work - how are the subs added in the final product ??

cheers
chris

[ChrissyBoy]

You need to turn your text based subtitles to the binary .sup format. See https://forum.videohelp.com/viewtopic.php?p=1519300#1519300

Then it is this .sup file which must have the same basename as the asset (and be in the same folder).

No need to add as an asset - if it is there, SVCD2DVD will pick it up & add it as a proper DVD selectable subtitle.

[have mercy]

thanks CB, i will read the link and let you know how i get on

[ChrissyBoy]

ok.

[have mercy]

just one prob, my sub files are binary and i read that they must be text inorder for subtitle creator to change the sub to a sup

one person asked if there was a way to do this, im still googling an answer

do you know of a way to change a binary sub to a text sub ??

[ChrissyBoy]

You could try subtitle workshop but the more simple way may be just to grab a text version....

In SubtitleCreator:

[have mercy]

Ill pm daveyboy - i read a post of his, he had the same prob and said he has it sorted so i'll bug him for an answer.

thanks for the quick replies CB

cheers
chris