Ch3vr0n Posted May 23, 2013 I was wondering if there was a possibility of adding a semi full format. As in inbetween format with zeroing sectors and quick format. I'm just curious to if it is absolutely necessairy for a new BD-RE to get zeroed ontop of a full format. Isn't the full format (without spare areas ofc) enough? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LIGHTNING UK! Posted May 24, 2013 When I implemented the BD-RE formatting code, I noticed that formatting the disc didn't (or doesn't - things may have changed in firmware) actually seem to wipe / zero it, hence why the program does it. I'm fairly sure that unchecking the 'prefer properly formatted discs' option does away with the zeroing phase. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ch3vr0n Posted May 24, 2013 is there a real downside to not zeroing the discs ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LIGHTNING UK! Posted May 26, 2013 Well... I like the way it would tell you early on if the disc can be written to in full without error and I'd kinda always expect a full erase/format to actually erase what's on the disc and leave it looking empty/blank (zero filled). I guess it's just personal preference really. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
