How to use.sub and .idx files to make subtitles?
 

Hi... I'm trying to back up a dvd and I have subtitle files that are .sub and .idx. How do I include them in the script to make them show up when I play the kvcd?? Do I need to do a conversion to .srt?My subs are chinese characters and I want to keep them. The .idx and .sub show up when I play the file in wmp.

Hi,
As you may find in many guides here.
I assume that from the file extensions you're talking about *.idx/*.sub you used vobsub to extract the subs from your movie.
You need also VSFilter.dll in your Avisynth's plugins folder.
Besides that you'll need a line in your script like:
But if you're saying that playing the script through wmp you can already watch it with subs, it's because you've followed these steps and you'll be alright.
Cheers

PS-When you forget to include something in a post, try the edit button on it instead of reposting ;-)

sorry!!! thanks very much for your help!!!!

what about the .idx? I find that if I don't include it in the same folder the subs won't show up

Hi Wowie,
You don't need to use the *.idx at all.
But, you have to keep it in the same directory where you have the *.sub file or else this won't work at all.
That's just it.
Cheers

what is vobsub under? I tried to find it in my computer but I can't find it.

Hi,
How did you get that *.idx and *.sub files?
What tool did you use?
I assumed you used VobSub.
Seems I was wrong?
Cheers

I can also use something called Internet :-)

Note: in the script you can put either :
Vobsub("c:\path\subtitles.sub")
Vobsub("c:\path\subtitles.idx")
or
Vobsub("c:\path\subtitles") :!: