[Resolved] What is the .dvd file for?

[Linkinsoldier]

Hello,

i searched in the forum and google, but didnt find an answer...

When i rip a DVD/BD to an iso File, i've got the option to "make an .dvd File".
What is the reason for this, or better: what can i use this file for?

Thanks
Linkin

 

[Frank]

At one time necessary

That was added in September to accommodate situations for using the ISO image in a BluRay process.

This file contains the ISO filename and information about the type of media. It was necessary for use with older versions of Virtual CloneDrive.

Virtual CloneDrive has since been updated to read the UDF directly from the image and no longer needs to read it from the .DVD file. 8)

 

[Linkinsoldier]

so, this is no longer needed and we can erase the dvd files? Or do we have to re-rip the isos?

 

[ocgw]

so, this is no longer needed and we can erase the dvd files? Or do we have to re-rip the isos?

That file is so tiny (a matter of just a few kb) I wouldn't worry about it, it won't hurt anything

I have always deleted mine, but I wouldn't go thru the trouble of reripping if I hadn't

ocgw

peace

 

[Linkinsoldier]

Ok thanks.

so the Question for the future:
Should i also rip a dvd file?
And could i delete the dvd file, without the need to rerip the image? Or the other way: Will deleting the .dvd file cause the image to be useless?

Thanks
Linkin

 

[James]

Ok thanks.

so the Question for the future:
Should i also rip a dvd file?
And could i delete the dvd file, without the need to rerip the image? Or the other way: Will deleting the .dvd file cause the image to be useless?

Yes, yes and no.

 

[Linkinsoldier]

thanks!
*could be closed*