Open folder via command line/context menu

[jfc]

Hello,

is there a way to open a whole folder with vlc using the command line, like it is possible through the menu? (File > Open Folder).

I also search for a way to get an entry into my context menu (WinXP) that allows me to open the folder in vlc. (The audio player foobar2000 does that e.g.)

Thanks for answers,
jfc

[zcot]

you can use a command like this in a shortcut command, batch file, or whatever:

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vlc C:\media\video

or quoted for a space-broken path..

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vlc "C:\My Documents\something"

As for doing a folder for the context menu:

The easiest way is to just add a vlc shortcut to the "SendTo" system folder for your name profile. And when you get to the folder of your choice you can [right-click it] -> [SendTo] -> [VLC]

otherwise:
Open cheesy "My Computer" or Explorer -> [Tools] -> [Folder Options] -> tab [File Types]...

Select "Folder"..

click "Advanced" to the bottom..

click "New"..

for Action: type something like "Open in VLC"

for Application blahahalkh [Browse] to your VLC install
(C:\Program Files\VideoLAN\VLC\vlc.exe?)

next, click [OK]..

-then [Apply], or maybe just [OK] again..

there you have it.. now you right-click a folder and see Open in VLC.

[dionoea]

If someone reminds me to do so, i'll add such an option in the contextual menu for next version when i get back from work.

[Guest]

you can use a command like this in a shortcut command, batch file, or whatever:

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vlc C:\media\video

or quoted for a space-broken path..

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vlc "C:\My Documents\something"

Thanks, I had added a final "\", but now it works!

[add vlc to folder context menu]

That is what I was searching for! Thanks once again,

jfc

[dionoea]

context menu thing was added to installer. you can test it here : http://vthr.videolan.org/~videolan/buil ... -win32.exe

[ineedliang]

Hi There,

I am currently using this line of code in a batch file to run a folder of videos with the settings I like. I plan to let the screen run these videos 24/7. Was wondering if there are settings I can add to optimize video output for
slower computers. Also wondering if there is a way to automatically update the files being played if files are added or removed from the folder. Last but not least is there anything i can add that will reduce memory usage / cache over time?

"C:\Program Files\VideoLAN\VLC\vlc.exe" --playlist-autostart --loop --playlist-tree -Z --no-video-title -f --volume 224 --qt-pause-minimized --one-instance --high-priority C:\Users\DSIGN-NGSU\Desktop\playlist

Thank you muchly,

Charlie the noober

[khairul90]

Hi all,

Is there a command line for video position x,y and size w,h.

Also for loop command.

Thank you