Using VLC to record

[Davey]

I am trying to use VLC to record a session on my desktop. I have
followed the instructions, but I can't get the Record button to work.
It's there, I enabled it using the Media/Advanced Controls, but it
remains greyed out whatever I try, and certainly doesn't work.
My system is Ubuntu 18.04LTS, Ver. 3.0.8 Ventinari. 3.0.8 is the
current version as listed by Synaptic.
Any help as to what I am missing much appreciated.
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Davey.

[Marco Moock]

Try to run it in the terminal and show if error occur.

[Davey]

Thanks. I have moved on to Kazam, which does what I need. I find VLC is
good for cutting short what Kazam produces, though.
I will try the terminal method when I have some time available!
Cheers,
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Davey.