Creating ISO from Disc

[gohanrage]

Hello, I wanted to know why when ever I create an ISO I get this second file called .mds why does image burn create this file. what happens if I delete it? Sometimes I will use the Build option instead of Create Image from disc just so I don't get the .mds file. If its useless can you remove stop it from being created in the next update to ImgBurn. Thanks

[gohanrage]

I just noticed your article on problems with dual layer media and you have a list of stores you can purchase from. I am from Canada and buy my media at www.blankmedia.ca They sell Taiyo Yuden Now Called JVC. they sell this Dual layer Optical Quantum Media that says it uses the same AZO DYE as Verbatim

 

DVD+R DL OPTICAL QUANTUM 8X WHITE THERMAL EVEREST HUB 50 PCS

SKU: OQDPRDL08WTP-E

 

DVD+R Double Layer nearly doubles the storage capacity of a standard DVD with two AZO recording layers on a single-sided disc. With the added capacity, DVD+R DL media is the preferred DVD media for video and gaming developers. In fact most Hollywood movies and Video Games for consoles like X-Box are developed on 8.5GB Double Layer discs, whereby the Optical Quantum DVD+R DL discs are often used by professionals in these fields when making copies for internal use.

 

Optical Quantum's DVD+R DL discs provide exceptional performance, reliability, and compatibility. Certified and supported by the industries high speed Double Layer writers, Optical Quantum discs are approved for high speed burning up to 8X speeds with a storage capacity of 8.5GBs.

 

Since the thread was Locked I couldn't add this comment to that thread

[LIGHTNING UK!]

The MDS usually just stores that layer break info - but is also used when file splitting is enabled (automatically or manually). Other times it's used to allow the mounting of a small ISO in the likes of DAEMON Tools and have it emulate a DVDROM rather than a CDROM.

 

If you don't want the program to make them, tell it not to.

[gohanrage]

The MDS usually just stores that layer break info - but is also used when file splitting is enabled (automatically or manually). Other times it's used to allow the mounting of a small ISO in the likes of DAEMON Tools and have it emulate a DVDROM rather than a CDROM.

 

If you don't want the program to make them, tell it not to.

 

So if I turn mds files off will I get error messages. how will it effect the way the program works

[LIGHTNING UK!]

It depends on how you use it. What do you do with the images you create by reading discs?

[gohanrage]

It depends on how you use it. What do you do with the images you create by reading discs?

 

Once I have an ISO file I use it to write onto another DVD. At the moment I am only doing Single Layer DVD to Single Layer.

Edited January 16, 2012 by gohanrage

[LIGHTNING UK!]

Well it shouldn't be making an MDS for a single layer DVD - unless it's less than 1GB in size or file splitting it being used.

[gohanrage]

I really have no idea. Not sure what file splitting is. I could see if a file had to be split between two layers on a DVD. That's all that comes to mind when I hear the word file splitting

[LIGHTNING UK!]

Post a log of you reading a disc where you then end up with an ISO and MDS.

[gohanrage]

I do want to buy some of those optical quantum Dual Layer Media. Since they use AZO Dye which is what makes Verbatim DVDs High Quality. Everyone should know to look for the AZO logo on the packaging else they discs are CMC even though they have Verbatim Branding.

[gohanrage]

; //****************************************\\

; ImgBurn Version 2.5.6.0 - Log

; Monday, 16 January 2012, 15:22:45

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;

I 14:38:54 ImgBurn Version 2.5.6.0 started!

I 14:38:55 Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium x64 Edition (6.1, Build 7601 : Service Pack 1)

I 14:38:55 Total Physical Memory: 4,193,464 KB - Available: 2,615,524 KB

I 14:38:55 Initialising SPTI...

I 14:38:55 Searching for SCSI / ATAPI devices...

I 14:38:55 -> Drive 1 - Info: HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GH22NS50 TN03-01 (D:) (ATA)

I 14:38:55 Found 1 DVD±RW/RAM!

I 14:40:24 Operation Started!

I 14:40:24 Source Device: [2:1:0] HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GH22NS50 TN03 (D:) (ATA)

I 14:40:24 Source Media Type: DVD-R (Book Type: DVD-R) (Disc ID: CMC MAG. AM3)

I 14:40:24 Source Media Supported Write Speeds: 4x, 8x, 16x

I 14:40:24 Source Media Sectors: 2,202,240 (Track Path: PTP)

I 14:40:24 Source Media Size: 4,510,187,520 bytes

I 14:40:24 Source Media Volume Identifier: DISC_43_220111

I 14:40:24 Source Media Volume Set Identifier: 402B000B________DISC_43_220111

I 14:40:24 Source Media Implementation Identifier: VsoSoftware

I 14:40:24 Source Media File System(s): ISO9660, UDF (1.02)

I 14:40:24 Read Speed (Data/Audio): 16x / 16x

I 14:40:24 Destination File: E:\DISC_43_220111.ISO

I 14:40:24 Destination Free Space: 2,165,681,803,264 Bytes (2,114,923,636.00 KB) (2,065,355.11 MB) (2,016.95 GB)

I 14:40:24 Destination File System: NTFS

I 14:40:24 File Splitting: Auto

I 14:40:27 Reading Session 1 of 1... (1 Track, LBA: 0 - 2202239)

I 14:40:27 Reading Track 1 of 1... (MODE1/2048, LBA: 0 - 2202239)

I 14:46:04 Exporting Graph Data...

I 14:46:04 Graph Data File: C:\Users\Ryan\AppData\Roaming\ImgBurn\Graph Data Files\HL-DT-ST_DVDRAM_GH22NS50_TN03_MONDAY-JANUARY-16-2012_2-40_PM_CMC_MAG._AM3.ibg

I 14:46:04 Export Successfully Completed!

I 14:46:04 Operation Successfully Completed! - Duration: 00:05:38

I 14:46:04 Average Read Rate: 13,031 KB/s (9.4x) - Maximum Read Rate: 21,769 KB/s (15.7x)

I 14:52:49 Operation Started!

I 14:52:49 Source File: E:\Warrior.ISO

I 14:52:49 Source File Sectors: 2,202,240 (MODE1/2048)

I 14:52:49 Source File Size: 4,510,187,520 bytes

I 14:52:49 Source File Volume Identifier: DISC_43_220111

I 14:52:49 Source File Volume Set Identifier: 402B000B________DISC_43_220111

I 14:52:49 Source File Implementation Identifier: VsoSoftware

I 14:52:49 Source File File System(s): ISO9660, UDF (1.02)

I 14:52:49 Destination Device: [2:1:0] HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GH22NS50 TN03 (D:) (ATA)

I 14:52:49 Destination Media Type: DVD+R (Disc ID: MCC-004-00)

I 14:52:49 Destination Media Supported Write Speeds: 4x, 8x, 12x, 16x, 18x, 20x, 22x

I 14:52:49 Destination Media Sectors: 2,295,104

I 14:52:49 Write Mode: DVD

I 14:52:49 Write Type: DAO

I 14:52:49 Write Speed: 8x

I 14:52:49 DVD+R Reserve Track: No

I 14:52:49 Link Size: Auto

I 14:52:49 Lock Volume: Yes

I 14:52:49 Test Mode: No

I 14:52:49 OPC: No

I 14:52:49 BURN-Proof: Enabled

I 14:52:49 Write Speed Successfully Set! - Effective: 11,080 KB/s (8x)

I 14:52:49 Book Type Setting: DVD-ROM

I 14:52:49 Filling Buffer... (40 MB)

I 14:52:51 Writing LeadIn...

I 14:53:15 Writing Session 1 of 1... (1 Track, LBA: 0 - 2202239)

I 14:53:15 Writing Track 1 of 1... (MODE1/2048, LBA: 0 - 2202239)

I 15:00:07 Synchronising Cache...

I 15:00:08 Closing Track...

I 15:00:12 Finalising Disc...

I 15:00:44 Exporting Graph Data...

I 15:00:44 Graph Data File: C:\Users\Ryan\AppData\Roaming\ImgBurn\Graph Data Files\HL-DT-ST_DVDRAM_GH22NS50_TN03_MONDAY-JANUARY-16-2012_2-52_PM_MCC-004-00_8x.ibg

I 15:00:44 Export Successfully Completed!

I 15:00:44 Operation Successfully Completed! - Duration: 00:07:55

I 15:00:44 Average Write Rate: 10,690 KB/s (7.7x) - Maximum Write Rate: 11,391 KB/s (8.2x)

I 15:00:44 Cycling Tray before Verify...

W 15:00:54 Waiting for device to become ready...

I 15:01:06 Device Ready!

I 15:01:07 Operation Started!

I 15:01:07 Source Device: [2:1:0] HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GH22NS50 TN03 (D:) (ATA)

I 15:01:07 Source Media Type: DVD+R (Book Type: DVD-ROM) (Disc ID: MCC-004-00)

I 15:01:07 Source Media Supported Write Speeds: 4x, 8x, 12x, 16x, 18x, 20x, 22x

I 15:01:07 Image File: E:\Warrior.ISO

I 15:01:07 Image File Sectors: 2,202,240 (MODE1/2048)

I 15:01:07 Image File Size: 4,510,187,520 bytes

I 15:01:07 Image File Volume Identifier: DISC_43_220111

I 15:01:07 Image File Volume Set Identifier: 402B000B________DISC_43_220111

I 15:01:07 Image File Implementation Identifier: VsoSoftware

I 15:01:07 Image File File System(s): ISO9660, UDF (1.02)

I 15:01:07 Read Speed (Data/Audio): MAX / MAX

I 15:01:08 Verifying Session 1 of 1... (1 Track, LBA: 0 - 2202239)

I 15:01:08 Verifying Track 1 of 1... (MODE1/2048, LBA: 0 - 2202239)

I 15:06:04 Exporting Graph Data...

I 15:06:04 Graph Data File: C:\Users\Ryan\AppData\Roaming\ImgBurn\Graph Data Files\HL-DT-ST_DVDRAM_GH22NS50_TN03_MONDAY-JANUARY-16-2012_2-52_PM_MCC-004-00_8x.ibg

I 15:06:04 Export Successfully Completed!

I 15:06:04 Operation Successfully Completed! - Duration: 00:04:49

I 15:06:04 Average Verify Rate: 15,293 KB/s (11.0x) - Maximum Verify Rate: 22,513 KB/s (16.3x)

I 15:09:09 Operation Started!

I 15:09:09 Source File: E:\Warrior.ISO

I 15:09:09 Source File Sectors: 2,202,240 (MODE1/2048)

I 15:09:09 Source File Size: 4,510,187,520 bytes

I 15:09:09 Source File Volume Identifier: DISC_43_220111

I 15:09:09 Source File Volume Set Identifier: 402B000B________DISC_43_220111

I 15:09:09 Source File Implementation Identifier: VsoSoftware

I 15:09:09 Source File File System(s): ISO9660, UDF (1.02)

I 15:09:09 Destination Device: [2:1:0] HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GH22NS50 TN03 (D:) (ATA)

I 15:09:09 Destination Media Type: DVD+R (Disc ID: MCC-004-00)

I 15:09:09 Destination Media Supported Write Speeds: 4x, 8x, 12x, 16x, 18x, 20x, 22x

I 15:09:09 Destination Media Sectors: 2,295,104

I 15:09:09 Write Mode: DVD

I 15:09:09 Write Type: DAO

I 15:09:09 Write Speed: 8x

I 15:09:09 DVD+R Reserve Track: No

I 15:09:09 Link Size: Auto

I 15:09:09 Lock Volume: Yes

I 15:09:09 Test Mode: No

I 15:09:09 OPC: No

I 15:09:09 BURN-Proof: Enabled

I 15:09:09 Write Speed Successfully Set! - Effective: 11,080 KB/s (8x)

I 15:09:09 Book Type Setting: DVD-ROM

I 15:09:09 Filling Buffer... (40 MB)

I 15:09:11 Writing LeadIn...

I 15:09:35 Writing Session 1 of 1... (1 Track, LBA: 0 - 2202239)

I 15:09:35 Writing Track 1 of 1... (MODE1/2048, LBA: 0 - 2202239)

I 15:16:36 Synchronising Cache...

I 15:16:37 Closing Track...

I 15:16:41 Finalising Disc...

I 15:17:19 Exporting Graph Data...

I 15:17:19 Graph Data File: C:\Users\Ryan\AppData\Roaming\ImgBurn\Graph Data Files\HL-DT-ST_DVDRAM_GH22NS50_TN03_MONDAY-JANUARY-16-2012_3-09_PM_MCC-004-00_8x.ibg

I 15:17:19 Export Successfully Completed!

I 15:17:19 Operation Successfully Completed! - Duration: 00:08:10

I 15:17:19 Average Write Rate: 10,486 KB/s (7.6x) - Maximum Write Rate: 11,424 KB/s (8.2x)

I 15:17:20 Cycling Tray before Verify...

W 15:17:29 Waiting for device to become ready...

I 15:17:40 Device Ready!

I 15:17:43 Operation Started!

I 15:17:43 Source Device: [2:1:0] HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GH22NS50 TN03 (D:) (ATA)

I 15:17:43 Source Media Type: DVD+R (Book Type: DVD-ROM) (Disc ID: MCC-004-00)

I 15:17:43 Source Media Supported Write Speeds: 4x, 8x, 12x, 16x, 18x, 20x, 22x

I 15:17:43 Image File: E:\Warrior.ISO

I 15:17:43 Image File Sectors: 2,202,240 (MODE1/2048)

I 15:17:43 Image File Size: 4,510,187,520 bytes

I 15:17:43 Image File Volume Identifier: DISC_43_220111

I 15:17:43 Image File Volume Set Identifier: 402B000B________DISC_43_220111

I 15:17:43 Image File Implementation Identifier: VsoSoftware

I 15:17:43 Image File File System(s): ISO9660, UDF (1.02)

I 15:17:43 Read Speed (Data/Audio): MAX / MAX

I 15:17:44 Verifying Session 1 of 1... (1 Track, LBA: 0 - 2202239)

I 15:17:44 Verifying Track 1 of 1... (MODE1/2048, LBA: 0 - 2202239)

I 15:22:40 Exporting Graph Data...

I 15:22:40 Graph Data File: C:\Users\Ryan\AppData\Roaming\ImgBurn\Graph Data Files\HL-DT-ST_DVDRAM_GH22NS50_TN03_MONDAY-JANUARY-16-2012_3-09_PM_MCC-004-00_8x.ibg

I 15:22:40 Export Successfully Completed!

I 15:22:40 Operation Successfully Completed! - Duration: 00:04:49

I 15:22:40 Average Verify Rate: 15,293 KB/s (11.0x) - Maximum Verify Rate: 22,546 KB/s (16.3x)

I 15:22:45 Close Request Acknowledged

I 15:22:45 Closing Down...

I 15:22:45 Shutting down SPTI...

I 15:22:45 ImgBurn closed!

 

 

This is the first time Posting an IMGBURN LOG hopefully I have the complete Log from start to finish. some other programs are easier to tell when the log starts and finishes.

[LIGHTNING UK!]

Are you quite sure it made an MDS file for that read?! With the default setting (Auto) for 'Create Image Layout File', it shouldn't have done.

 

Go back and read the disc again.

 

Just copy + paste everything from the log window once the read has finished.

[gohanrage]

Are you quite sure it made an MDS file for that read?! With the default setting (Auto) for 'Create Image Layout File', it shouldn't have done.

 

Go back and read the disc again.

 

Just copy + paste everything from the log window once the read has finished.

 

 

MDS was definitely Checked after I made the ISO I noticed the MDS that's why I asked about its importance. I have since went into the settings and unchecked MDS under the Read Tab.

 

so should I go back in and recheck MDS and create another ISO?

[gohanrage]

; //****************************************\\

; ImgBurn Version 2.5.6.0 - Log

; Thursday, 19 January 2012, 11:50:40

; \\****************************************//

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I 11:37:20 ImgBurn Version 2.5.6.0 started!

I 11:37:20 Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium x64 Edition (6.1, Build 7601 : Service Pack 1)

I 11:37:20 Total Physical Memory: 4,193,464 KB - Available: 2,460,000 KB

I 11:37:20 Initialising SPTI...

I 11:37:20 Searching for SCSI / ATAPI devices...

I 11:37:20 -> Drive 1 - Info: HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GH22NS50 TN03-01 (D:) (ATA)

I 11:37:20 Found 1 DVD±RW/RAM!

I 11:45:08 Operation Started!

I 11:45:08 Source Device: [2:1:0] HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GH22NS50 TN03 (D:) (ATA)

I 11:45:08 Source Media Type: DVD+R (Book Type: DVD-ROM) (Disc ID: MCC-004-00)

I 11:45:08 Source Media Supported Write Speeds: 4x, 8x, 12x, 16x, 18x, 20x, 22x

I 11:45:08 Source Media Sectors: 2,202,240 (Track Path: PTP)

I 11:45:08 Source Media Size: 4,510,187,520 bytes

I 11:45:08 Source Media Volume Identifier: DISC_43_220111

I 11:45:08 Source Media Volume Set Identifier: 402B000B________DISC_43_220111

I 11:45:08 Source Media Implementation Identifier: VsoSoftware

I 11:45:08 Source Media File System(s): ISO9660, UDF (1.02)

I 11:45:08 Read Speed (Data/Audio): 16x / 16x

I 11:45:08 Destination File: E:\Test.iso

I 11:45:08 Destination Free Space: 2,161,171,607,552 Bytes (2,110,519,148.00 KB) (2,061,053.86 MB) (2,012.75 GB)

I 11:45:08 Destination File System: NTFS

I 11:45:09 File Splitting: Auto

I 11:45:11 Reading Session 1 of 1... (1 Track, LBA: 0 - 2202239)

I 11:45:11 Reading Track 1 of 1... (MODE1/2048, LBA: 0 - 2202239)

I 11:50:01 Exporting Graph Data...

I 11:50:01 Graph Data File: C:\Users\Ryan\AppData\Roaming\ImgBurn\Graph Data Files\HL-DT-ST_DVDRAM_GH22NS50_TN03_THURSDAY-JANUARY-19-2012_11-45_AM_MCC-004-00.ibg

I 11:50:01 Export Successfully Completed!

I 11:50:01 Operation Successfully Completed! - Duration: 00:04:51

I 11:50:01 Average Read Rate: 15,135 KB/s (10.9x) - Maximum Read Rate: 23,052 KB/s (16.6x)

I 11:50:40 Close Request Acknowledged

I 11:50:40 Closing Down...

I 11:50:40 Shutting down SPTI...

I 11:50:40 ImgBurn closed!

Edited January 19, 2012 by gohanrage

[gohanrage]

Again with mds checked it created a .mds file with the same name as the ISO file which I just called Test.ISO

 

I tried to post the .mds file as an attachment but the forum wouldn't allow me

Edited January 19, 2012 by gohanrage

[LIGHTNING UK!]

Ignore the MDS checkbox in the settings, I'm talking about the drop down box called 'Create Image Layout File'. It defaults to 'Auto' but maybe you've set it to 'Yes'.

 

When on 'Auto' (and based on the info I see in the log), it wouldn't be creating an MDS when reading that disc.*

 

*Unless it contains a BDAV/BDMV folder.

[gohanrage]

Ignore the MDS checkbox in the settings, I'm talking about the drop down box called 'Create Image Layout File'. It defaults to 'Auto' but maybe you've set it to 'Yes'.

 

When on 'Auto' (and based on the info I see in the log), it wouldn't be creating an MDS when reading that disc.*

 

*Unless it contains a BDAV/BDMV folder.

 

 

Create Image Layout File is set to AUTO.

CUE is Checked by Gray-ed out and MDS is checked but I didn't check it I didn't change any settings.

 

I do not have a BD-ROM or BD Burner. Only a Single DVD Burner. The Disc contains a DVD

video which plays in DVD player

 

All I know is ever since I downloaded this program which has been years its always created .mds

Edited January 19, 2012 by gohanrage

[LIGHTNING UK!]

Ah damn, I see the problem ( )... the code looking for the BDAV/BDMV folders was returning the opposite of what it should have been.

 

One of the conditional checks was then passing when it shouldn't have been, causing the MDS to get created.

 

Consider it fixed for the next release.

[gohanrage]

Ah damn, I see the problem ( )... the code looking for the BDAV/BDMV folders was returning the opposite of what it should have been.

 

One of the conditional checks was then passing when it shouldn't have been, causing the MDS to get created.

 

Consider it fixed for the next release.

 

Thanks Man! I do Love your Program.

[gohanrage]

So do you know when you'll be releasing an update to imgburn?

 

is there a schedule you follow for releasing updates?

 

Are You (LIGHTNING UK!) The only person who creates IMGBURN?

 

Do you have a Release Notes Text Document somewhere on the website. To see what has been fixed and what still needs to be fix?

 

I downloaded IMGBurn on my Parents Laptop. I was wondering Do I have to create an ISO of one Disc before I can copy it to another disc. I like recommending your program but some people don't understand the whole ISO thing. They rather just put in one disc click Copy and then wait for it to prompt to insert blank and press continue. If your making a lot of copies of a disc an ISO is perfect. its also perfect when you have a program called VLC media player since it can play a movie in ISO format no problem. its good for people who like to store movies on a Server and have access to those movies from anywhere in the home.