Beta Releases
Newer beta releases (20+) are available here: http://sourceforge.net/projects/mcebuddy2x/files/
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MCEBuddy 2.0 BETA 18 x64 50.07 MB--- For 64 Bit Windows Only---
Changelog for BETA 18
1. Corrected bugs in simultaneous conversions
2. Corrected conversions for tv recordings with junk at start
3. UI now indicates profile with file being converted
4. Corrected scaling->bitrate conversions
5. Updated profiles
6. Fixed bug for some 2 pass conversions
7. Improved speed for some 2 pass conversions
8. Added corrected dutch language file
9. Corrected scale and crop issues
10. Added corrections for recordings with junk at beginning
11. Corrected installation permissions for non-english platforms
12. More A/V sync handler code
13. Better hang detection (let’s hope for no false positives!)
14. Handler for unicode (non latin based) file names
15. Some UI fixes
16. Fixed XP path detection bug -
MCEBuddy 2.0 BETA 18 49.96 MB
Changelog for BETA 18
1. Corrected bugs in simultaneous conversions
2. Corrected conversions for tv recordings with junk at start
3. UI now indicates profile with file being converted
4. Corrected scaling->bitrate conversions
5. Updated profiles
6. Fixed bug for some 2 pass conversions
7. Improved speed for some 2 pass conversions
8. Added corrected dutch language file
9. Corrected scale and crop issues
10. Added corrections for recordings with junk at beginning
11. Corrected installation permissions for non-english platforms
12. More A/V sync handler code
13. Better hang detection (let’s hope for no false positives!)
14. Handler for unicode (non latin based) file names
15. Some UI fixes
16. Fixed XP path detection bug -
MCEBuddy 2.0 BETA 17 x64 50.07 MB--- For 64 Bit Windows Only---
Changelog for BETA 17
1. Big change – MCEBuddy is now has international language support! It’s simple phrase substitution, but no longer uses anything proprietary and allows you to customise it. If you speak a non-english language, please edit the appropriate csv file under the \localisation directory using an app like Excel and correct the mistakes for your country! Then post a download link to the MCEBuddy forums. Bear with me on the localisation as I’ve gone down the code-free localisation resources path to allow you to edit them yourself using non-programming tools. To do this I’ve used my own code so it’ll take a while to work the edges off.
2. Improved mencoder based conversion support
3. Corrected post conversion remux bug
4. Cleaned up MCE remuxed source
5. Fixed incorrect month for renamed filename
6. Fixed async drift under some ff-based conversions (thanks freak!)
7. Fixed unicode filename remux bug, unicode file names supported correctly
8. Completely new dump filters to allow support for 64 bit platforms
9. DVR-MS now supported on 64 bit platform (yay!). There are now no limitations in the 64 bit version.
10. Updated GPAC code
11. Added libfaac to mencoder
12. Changed “Cancel” to “Delete” in status form
13. Added A/V sync value for DVR-MS remixed sources
14. Updated native RemuxSupp from modified remuxTool source
15. Added ability to specify locale language
16. Fixed wake setting bug in GUI
17. User locale on first GUI run based upon logged in user. This is to resolve the issue where the system or default locals are another language to the user locale. The MCEBuddy engine would use the default locale instead of the user one as it runs as a separate service. Eg. English system locale and Chinese user locale.
18. Wake from sleep fix when disabled between service restarts
19. Reworked meta data download to allow server based installations to get as much as is possible, albeit limited.
20. Download of meta data is now more robust.
21. Added automatic Season/Episode rename of file. NOTE! This will only succeed if the Original Broadcast Date information in the recording is correct and downloading details is enabled. SERIES AND EPISODE IS NOT PROVIDED AS PART OF THE ORIGINAL RECORDING META DATA.
22. Downloaded meta data now uses specific locale and language
23. Failure to obtain available free disk space no longer halts conversion, with just a warning posted to log (Linux NAS)
24. Further profile tweaking
25. Fixed automatic bitrate calculator for Handbrake based conversions
26. Added version update check
27. Updated ffmpeg and mencoder codebases -
MCEBuddy 2.0 BETA 17 49.97 MB
Changelog for BETA 17
1. Big change – MCEBuddy is now has international language support! It’s simple phrase substitution, but no longer uses anything proprietary and allows you to customise it. If you speak a non-english language, please edit the appropriate csv file under the \localisation directory using an app like Excel and correct the mistakes for your country! Then post a download link to the MCEBuddy forums. Bear with me on the localisation as I’ve gone down the code-free localisation resources path to allow you to edit them yourself using non-programming tools. To do this I’ve used my own code so it’ll take a while to work the edges off.
2. Improved mencoder based conversion support
3. Corrected post conversion remux bug
4. Cleaned up MCE remuxed source
5. Fixed incorrect month for renamed filename
6. Fixed async drift under some ff-based conversions (thanks freak!)
7. Fixed unicode filename remux bug, unicode file names supported correctly
8. Completely new dump filters to allow support for 64 bit platforms
9. DVR-MS now supported on 64 bit platform (yay!). There are now no limitations in the 64 bit version.
10. Updated GPAC code
11. Added libfaac to mencoder
12. Changed “Cancel” to “Delete” in status form
13. Added A/V sync value for DVR-MS remixed sources
14. Updated native RemuxSupp from modified remuxTool source
15. Added ability to specify locale language
16. Fixed wake setting bug in GUI
17. User locale on first GUI run based upon logged in user. This is to resolve the issue where the system or default locals are another language to the user locale. The MCEBuddy engine would use the default locale instead of the user one as it runs as a separate service. Eg. English system locale and Chinese user locale.
18. Wake from sleep fix when disabled between service restarts
19. Reworked meta data download to allow server based installations to get as much as is possible, albeit limited.
20. Download of meta data is now more robust.
21. Added automatic Season/Episode rename of file. NOTE! This will only succeed if the Original Broadcast Date information in the recording is correct and downloading details is enabled. SERIES AND EPISODE IS NOT PROVIDED AS PART OF THE ORIGINAL RECORDING META DATA.
22. Downloaded meta data now uses specific locale and language
23. Failure to obtain available free disk space no longer halts conversion, with just a warning posted to log (Linux NAS)
24. Further profile tweaking
25. Fixed automatic bitrate calculator for Handbrake based conversions
26. Added version update check
27. Updated ffmpeg and mencoder codebases -
MCEBuddy 2.0 BETA16 x64 47.38 MB--- For 64 Bit Windows Only---
Before Installing MCEBuddy 2.0 BETA 16:
1. Uninstall the existing version
2. Delete the MCEBuddy installation directory C:\Program Files\MCEBuddy
During the betas, settings and their defaults will change and will not always carry across cleanly. Stable releases (eg. 2.0 to 2.1) will carry across.
Changelog for BETA 16
1. Corrected file permissions issue, fixing no changes saved for non-admin users from GUI bug and no manually added file for non-admin users bug
2. Added auto-corrected x64 setup project build to save plenty of time during builds
3. Corrected numerous GUI bugs
4. Added audio sync fix for AVI files
5. Updated MP4 profile
6. Ad removal in MP4 fixed
7. Ad removal for MP4 files > 2GB fixed
8. Updated MP4 profiles for better quality
9. Added Apple friendly profile
10. Fixed unclean service shutdown
11. Cleaned up GUI interface
12. Improved GOP settings to allow for neater ad cutting
13. Moved to all constant bitrate conversions to reduce A/V sync issues when ads removed
14. Fixed file rename based upon meta data
15. Added sort by series from MCEBuddy 1.x
16. Fixed Wake time
17. Added Start and stop times for conversions (Start linked to a wake)
18. Fixed non-divisible by 2/4/8/16 errors for ffmpeg based conversions
19. Service starts with engine in STOPPED condition after install to allow configuration first even with a reboot
20. MCEBuddy service is now started automatically after installation
21. Numerous installation fixes (oh, I do hate msi development...)
22. Corrected file->meta generation on Windows server as Windows Server platforms cannot extract WTV and DVR-MS meta data -
MCEBuddy 2.0 BETA16 45.77 MB
Before Installing MCEBuddy 2.0 BETA 16:
1. Uninstall the existing version
2. Delete the MCEBuddy installation directory C:\Program Files\MCEBuddy
During the betas, settings and their defaults will change and will not always carry across cleanly. Stable releases (eg. 2.0 to 2.1) will carry across.
Changelog for BETA 16
1. Corrected file permissions issue, fixing no changes saved for non-admin users from GUI bug and no manually added file for non-admin users bug
2. Added auto-corrected x64 setup project build to save plenty of time during builds
3. Corrected numerous GUI bugs
4. Added audio sync fix for AVI files
5. Updated MP4 profile
6. Ad removal in MP4 fixed
7. Ad removal for MP4 files > 2GB fixed
8. Updated MP4 profiles for better quality
9. Added Apple friendly profile
10. Fixed unclean service shutdown
11. Cleaned up GUI interface
12. Improved GOP settings to allow for neater ad cutting
13. Moved to all constant bitrate conversions to reduce A/V sync issues when ads removed
14. Fixed file rename based upon meta data
15. Added sort by series from MCEBuddy 1.x
16. Fixed Wake time
17. Added Start and stop times for conversions (Start linked to a wake)
18. Fixed non-divisible by 2/4/8/16 errors for ffmpeg based conversions
19. Service starts with engine in STOPPED condition after install to allow configuration first even with a reboot
20. MCEBuddy service is now started automatically after installation
21. Numerous installation fixes (oh, I do hate msi development...)
22. Corrected file->meta generation on Windows server as Windows Server platforms cannot extract WTV and DVR-MS meta data -
MCEBuddy 2.0 BETA14 57.18 MBBelieve it or not, after ages MCEBuddy Beta 14 is here. This the complete drop-in replacement for the existing MCEBuddy. It runs as a service and converts your files, removes ads, etc.
Known bugs:
MP4 files of greater than 2GB will not have their ads removed
Stream based remux and DVR-MS files are not supported in the x64 version
Internationalisation is not there yet
The sample video that comes with Windows 7 does not convert (Landscapes.wtv)
Service sometimes stops with an errorPlease read the following!!
Uninstall any existing MCEBuddy installation first
Change your settings before starting the engine service
The engine service can be started from control panel-administrative tools-services (under Windows 7) or simply by restarting your system
It's still beta, but it's just bug fixing from here, all the core functionality is now there -
MCEBuddy 2.0 BETA11 13.23 MB
THIS BETA DOES NOT HAVE A USER INTERFACE YET
After lots of work, BETA11 is available for download. Unfortunately the UI did not make it into the build as I simply ran out of time (it was getting to be a big exercise), however the full blown service is there. Remember that this is a big beta release so expect bugs. For all the other details, download the BETA and read both readme files.
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MCEBuddy 2.0 BETA13 41.38 MB
MCEBuddy 2.0 Betas have recommenced with MCEBuddy 2.0 Reloaded - BETA13
This beta is simply to test the core MCEBuddy engine. I have wrapped a simple GUI around it to allow manual testing. Simply select the recording file and press START. Please report bugs as defined in the "report bugs" button on the UI. Also, please let us know if it does work as well.
THIS IS NOT A DIRECT REPLACEMENT FOR THE FULL MCEBUDDY PROGRAM
Currently the beta is a GUI program to test the core MCEBuddy engine, which means (in steps):
Extracting meta data and getting more from the internet (title, description, banner picture)
Remuxing WTV or DVR-MS (if needed)
Scanning for commercials
Converting the video (including any weirdness required to support unusual codecs)
Removing commercials
Writing the meta data to the converted fileThis beta is an x86 build only and may not work with 64 bit Windows.
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MCEBuddy 2.0 BETA14 x64 59.14 MB
For 64 Bit Windows
Believe it or not, after ages MCEBuddy Beta 14 is here. This the complete drop-in replacement for the existing MCEBuddy. It runs as a service and converts your files, removes ads, etc.
Known bugs:
MP4 files of greater than 2GB will not have their ads removed
Stream based remux and DVR-MS files are not supported in the x64 version
Internationalisation is not there yet
The sample video that comes with Windows 7 does not convert (Landscapes.wtv)
Service sometimes stops with an errorPlease read the following!!
Uninstall any existing MCEBuddy installation first
Change your settings before starting the engine service
The engine service can be started from control panel-administrative tools-services (under Windows 7) or simply by restarting your system
It's still beta, but it's just bug fixing from here, all the core functionality is now there -
MCERemux BETA 5 16.26 MB
MCERemux BETA 5 will remux a WTV or DVR-MS recording to a TS file for use by other systems or conversion or processing by open source software.
I have returned to TS.
BETA 5 fixes:
Option to dump streams only
Improved fps detection and alignment
Option to force fps
Three muxing methodsSupports H.264!
This process forms the basis of the new MCEBuddy 2.0 WTV/DVR-MS extraction. I've had to wait for the codec development to be completed to do this.
Sync issues should be corrected now. Everything should work.
Playback should work under all player types
Usage:
This is a command line utility. Once installed open up a command window (preferably as admin) and type "C:\Program Files\MCERemux\MCERemux.exe" File Name , where File Name is the full path to the WTV or DVR-MS file you wish to remux. It will put a new remuxed TS file of the same name in the same location.
Developer notes:
Please test this if you can. I have included this code into the next MCEBuddy 2.0 beta code.
What happened to BETA 4? It simply didn't work reliably enough, so it died a natural death and I proceeded along this path.
