[RESOLVED] Cannot open mkv(AVC) in DGIndexNV

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Shadowlord
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[RESOLVED] Cannot open mkv(AVC) in DGIndexNV

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I cannot open videos I've recorded with my capture card directly in DGIndexNV:

File open error: Could not find a supported video track (need AVC/HEVC/MPEG2/VC1).

However, MediaInfo shows that it is indeed an AVC video stream.
When I open the video in MKVToolnix GUI and save it (without doing any changes) I can open the new file in DGIndexNV.
Is there any way to open such videos in DGIndexNV directly?

I've uploaded a short sample clip.
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Rocky
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Re: Cannot open mkv(AVC) in DGIndexNV

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That MKV has an AVC stream loaded into an MKV using "VFW compatibility mode" which is deprecated by the MKV guys. Preferred is to use the native MKV mode. I currently do not support VFW compatibility mode and it would be non-trivial to implement it. I won't say I will never do it but it will have trouble getting high on the priority list. Your workaround is just what you mentioned. Or perhaps your capture device can capture in a different container that will load directly.
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Re: Cannot open mkv(AVC) in DGIndexNV

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OK. Thank you for the clarification!
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