dvd architect 1.0d... no problem setting up menus etc but when i prepare and then burn dic i get coasters... they aren't recognized as a dvd and thus won't even play... any ideas... bear1melt@snet.net
You havent provided much information to go on. If you are able to create the VOBs ok then it is most likely a problem with the writing component of DVDA. If this is the case it is best to buy a copy Nero and use that to write the disks.
DVDA works just fine. Perhaps you are trying to play on older set top. I don't understand why people would suggest you use Nero to burn instead of DVDA. What burner are you using? Have you tried reading with Power DVD on computer? What files are listed when you check with Explorer? I have yet to burn a coaster with DVDA. I took burned DVDs to my local electronic store and they played on every settop in the store.
For whatever reason, my experience burning with Nero has had a much better compatibility than with burning with DVDA. Xbox, an Emac, 3 pc's with diff. dvd software and players play with dvd's burned with Nero whereas before, they didn't with DVDA. I'm sure a search in this forum will reveal as to why.
There is certainly no need to burn with Nero. It doesn't hurt, but it won't help either.
You should have a VIDEO_TS and AUDIO_TS directory on your DVD, once the writer has finished writing. Put it in your computer DVD drive, open up Explorer, and then tell us what files you see.