How to get ThumbsPlus 7 to play FLV files?
Jimmy Dean
"ThumbsPlus uses DirectShow (aka Active Movie) to display all animated
images, so all you need are codecs that support FLV files. The K-Lite
Codec Pack (Full) includes an FLV codec."
Elsewhere it says that FLV should be regarded as type MPG - MPEG video
But sadly FLV files will still not play in ThumbsPlus 7, even though
other players such as Windows Media Player 6.4 (or version 11) or
ZoomPlayer 2.9 play them OK, so clearly codecs are available on my
system.
I don't have access to cerious NGs so I hope someone here can help
TIA
jd
Kadaitcha Man
to your stomach, ye brayed:
> The ThumbsPlus FAQ says:
>
> "ThumbsPlus uses DirectShow (aka Active Movie) to display all animated
> images, so all you need are codecs that support FLV files. The K-Lite
> Codec Pack (Full) includes an FLV codec."
>
> Elsewhere it says that FLV should be regarded as type MPG - MPEG video
>
> But sadly FLV files will still not play in ThumbsPlus 7, even though
> other players such as Windows Media Player 6.4 (or version 11) or
> ZoomPlayer 2.9 play them OK, so clearly codecs are available on my
> system.
The malfunction can be caused by a damaged negative dynophoton
transference internet, a damaged quantum plastiphoton dichotomising
core, or even an indeterminate accessireserve collapsing audio
proccessor. Did you kink the guidance singularity and redirect the
macrofield logfile? Check the continuum of the optiblade overflow
buffer.
> I don't have access to cerious NGs so I hope someone here can help
>
> TIA
>
> jd
>
--
alt.usenet.kooks
"We are arrant knaves all, believe none of us."
Hamlet, Act 3, Scene 1 [129]
Hammer of Thor: February 2007. Pierre Salinger Memorial Hook,
Line & Sinker: September 2005, April 2006, January 2007.
Official Member: Cabal Obsidian Order COOSN-124-07-06660
Official Overseer of Kooks & Trolls in 24hoursupport.helpdesk
Member of:
Usenet Ruiner List
Top Assholes on the Net List
Most hated usenetizens of all time List
Cog in the AUK Hate Machine List
Find me on Google Maps: 24°39'47.13"S, 134°4'20.18"E
DISCLAIMER: The content does not reflect the thoughts or opinions of either
my ISP, myself, my company or employer, my friends (if any,) my goldfish or
my neighbour's mad dog; don't quote me on that; don't quote me on anything;
all rights reserved; the post is distribution copyrighted to the extent that
you may distribute the post and all its associated parts freely but you may
not make a profit from it or include the post in commercial publications
without written permission from the Prime Minister of Hutt Province; other
copyright laws for specific posts apply wherever noted or not noted, either
deliberately, negligently, or otherwise; posts are subject to change without
notice; posts are slightly enlarged to show detail; any resemblance to
actual persons, living or dead, is unintentional and purely coincidental;
hand wash only, tumble dry on low heat; do not bend, fold, mutilate, or
spindle; do not pass go; do not collect $200; your mileage may vary; no
substitutions allowed; for a limited time only; the post is void where
prohibited, taxed, or otherwise restricted; the post is provided "as is"
without any warranties expressed or implied; user assumes full liabilities;
not liable for damages due to use or misuse; an equal opportunity abuse
employer; no shoes, no shirt; quantities are limited while supplies last; if
defects are discovered, do not attempt to fix them yourself but return to an
authorised post service centre; caveat emptor; read at your own risk;
parental advisory - explicit words; text may contain material some readers
may find objectionable, parental guidance is advised; not suitable for
children; not suitable for adults; not for human consumption; keep away from
sunlight, pets and small children; limit one-per-family; no money down; no
purchase necessary; to approved purchasers only; facsimiles are acceptable
in South Australia; you need not be present to read this post; some assembly
required; batteries not included; action figures sold separately; no
preservatives added; tools not included; safety goggles may be required
during use; sealed for your protection, do not use if the safety seal is
broken; call before you dig; for external use only; if a rash, redness,
irritation or swelling develops, discontinue use; use only with proper
ventilation; avoid extreme temperatures and store in a cool, dry place; keep
away from open flames, naked flames and old flames; avoid inhaling fumes;
avoid contact with mucous membranes; do not puncture, incinerate, or store
above 60 degrees Centigrade; do not place near flammable or magnetic source;
smoking the post may be hazardous to your health; the best safeguard, second
only to abstinence, is the use of a good laugh; text used on the post is
made from 100% recycled electrons and magnetic particles; no animals were
used to test the hilarity of this post other than Synapse Syndrome; no salt,
MSG, artificial colour or flavour added; may contain traces of replies to
peanuts; if ingested, do not induce vomiting, if symptoms persist, consult
your humourologist; post is ribbed for your pleasure; slippery when wet;
must be 18 to read; possible penalties for early withdrawal; post offer
valid only in participating newsgroups; slightly higher in South Australia;
allow four to six weeks for delivery; damage from hurricane, lightning,
tornado, tsunami, volcanic eruption, earthquake, flood, orgasm, misuse,
self-abuse, neglect, unauthorised repair, damage from improper installation,
broken antenna, marred cabinet, incorrect line voltage, missing or altered
serial numbers, sonic boom vibrations, electromagnetic radiation from
nuclear blasts or other Acts of God are not covered; incidents owing to
aeroplane crash, ship sinking, motor vehicle accidents, leaky roof, broken
glass, falling rocks, mud slides, forest fire, flying projectiles or
dropping the item are also excluded; other restrictions may apply. If
something offends you, lighten up, get a life, and move on. All conditions
apply. Not available in all stores. Facts have been changed to protect the
guilty.
Jimmy Dean
SP2:
Subject: Re: How to get ThumbsPlus 7 to play FLV files?
Date: Sat, 28 Jun 2008 18:01:48 +0200
From: Daan van Rooijen
Newsgroups: cerious.support
Hi,
You will need to install two things in order to play (and thumbnail)
Flash Video (*.flv) files in ThumbsPlus. The first one is a DirectShow
splitter, which will take care of splitting the video data from the
audio data when playing .flv files and then send both streams to the
corresponding DirectShow decoder. The other one is a DirectShow
decoder for the FLV video format. If you agree with this, proceed as
follows:
1) Install the FLV splitter:
1.a) Download and install the latest release of the FLV splitter
(v1.0.0.4, build 20080127 by now) from the following URL address:
http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=205650
(Click 'View older releases from the DirectShow Filters package' if
the FLV Splitter does not appear in the 'DirectShow Filters' section.)
1.b) Extract the files to a temporary folder in your system. Open the
Windows Explorer and copy the 'FLVSplitter.ax' file to the 'System32'
folder located inside the folder where your Windows is installed.
1.c) In Windows, go to Start | Run (or just press Win+R) and copy and
paste the following line:
regsvr32 %windir%\system32\FLVSplitter.ax
Click OK and you should receive a message from Windows saying that
DllRegisterServer in the FLVSplitter.ax file was succeeded.
2) Install the FLV video format DirectShow decoder:
2.a) Download and install the latest release of FFDshow from the
following URL address:
http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=173941
(latest release in the 'Nightly builds by clsid' section, 'generic
builds' sub-section, is by now revision 1960)
2.b) Run the FFDShow installer and follow the install wizard
instructions. In the 'Select Components' page of the wizard, make sure
only the 'ffdshow DirectShow filter' option is checked (Uncheck 'VFW
interface' and all other sub-options). In the 'Select Additional
Tasks' page of the wizard, check only the 'FLV1, FLV4' option inside
the 'Decode the following video formats with ffdshow' section and
uncheck every other option. In the next two pages of the wizard,
'Management of compatibility issues (VIDEO)' and 'Management of
compatibility issues (AUDIO)', select 'Do not limit'. When you reach
the 'Ready to install' page, you should read the following in the
installation summary ('Destination folder' is of course the one you
chomay be different):
Destination location:
(the one you have chosen in the first page of the wizard)
Setup type:
Normal
Selected components:
ffdshow DirectShow filter
Start Menu folder:
ffdshow
Additional tasks:
Decode the following video formats with ffdshow:
FLV1, FLV4
Now, click the Install button to start the installation process. Once
installed, the wizard will show the 'Completing the ffdshow Setup
Wizard' page. Check the 'Run video decoder configuration' option and
click the 'Finish' button. If you need help with any message shown by
the FFDShow installer, please do not hesitate to ask me.
2.c) Once inside the 'ffdshow video decoder configuration' dialog, go
to the 'Codecs' section in the left, and make sure the 'libavcodec'
decoder is selected for both, the FLV1 and VP6F formats. Click the OK
button to close the dialog.
From now on, you will be able to play any .flv file using your
preferred DirectShow compatible player.
3) Configure .flv file type support in ThumbsPlus:
3.a) Open ThumbsPlus 7 SP2 and go to 'Options | Preferences', and then
to the 'File Types' tab.
3.b) Click the 'New' button and complete the new file type
configuration as follows:
Extension: Just write 'flv' (without the quotes).
Description: Flash Video
Equivalent to type: select "avi - Video for Windows" or
"mpg - MPEG video"
Click OK to add the .flv file type, and then OK again to close the
ThumbsPlus Preferences dialog.
3.c) Done. Now you should be able to play and thumbnail any .flv file
in ThumbsPlus.
José G. Filippa
Cerious Software
thanatoid
news:eq1874holq2dpllfa...@4ax.com:
> If ur interested, here's the answer. Note that you must
> have Thumbs7 SP2:
<SNIP>
> José G. Filippa
> Cerious Software
I love Thumbs+, but still use ver. 3.30 since I do not believe a
program should triple in size every couple of years for no
apparent good reason.
As for FLV's, just get RIVA FLV player and be done with it.
Geez. The procedure Mr. Filippa describes sounds rather painful
to put it mildly.
--
There is nothing bad which could not turn into something worse.
- S. I. Witkiewicz
Jimmy Dean
wrote:
>Jimmy Dean <jd...@nowere.now> wrote in
>news:eq1874holq2dpllfa...@4ax.com:
>
>> If ur interested, here's the answer. Note that you must
>> have Thumbs7 SP2:
>
><SNIP>
>
>> José G. Filippa
>> Cerious Software
>
>I love Thumbs+, but still use ver. 3.30 since I do not believe a
>program should triple in size every couple of years for no
>apparent good reason.
>
>As for FLV's, just get RIVA FLV player and be done with it.
>Geez. The procedure Mr. Filippa describes sounds rather painful
>to put it mildly.
I already have 3 programs that can play FLVs but the whole point was
to be able to play FLVs inside TP - you see the thumbnail, you want
to see how it plays..
thanatoid
Personally, I just clean the thumbnail with a little brush and
soap or cut it with one of those little Korean nail cutters when
it gets too long.
When I want to see a video, I use a video player. And I rename
the files if the title is not clear enough.