Import mpeg from DVDR?

BimmerImmer wrote on 2/25/2003, 2:58 PM
Someone already asked about importing AC-3. On a related topic...

Can VV4.0+DVD import an MPEG file with multiplexed AC-3? This comes from data extracted from a DVD recorded on a consumer DVD recorder deck (MPEG2 video, stereo AC-3 audio).

The idea is to take said content, edit out parts and combine with other such content
as one or more titles, add chapters & menus and burn a DVD. No video processing or fancy transitions desired. Just simple cut & join editing.

Assuming the answer is yes, can it also then render/author the result without re-encoding?

Purchase decision waiting on the answer...

Thanks,
-Brian