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BDMV folder: Load external local .srt subtitle - MrNice - 2020-08-14
Kodi version 18 or 19
From this thread without answer
Is there any way in Kodi (with or without an add-on) to automatically load index.srt subtitles (or any other .srt subtitles file) while starting playing a BluRay folder?
I am not interested in subtitle downloading services solution. All my subtitle files are local.
I know I can open external subtitles manually through audio/language menu but this is not easy.
Even if Kodi doesn't play it directly, it could add it in the sub list and I just have to press the L key to select it.
If it's possible please point me the howto or let me know what to name the .srt and where to place it.
Thanks
RE: BDMV folder: Load external local .srt subtitle - MrNice - 2020-08-23
Well, after 9 days and 240 views, no answer, no comment...
Why?
1 - Nobody can understand my question because my English is very bad
2 - This is a stupid question
3 - Everybody know that, I should
4 - It's easy to find the answer in the web or in the Kodi FAQ
5 - Nobody uses an external subtitle file
6 - Nobody uses a BD folder structure (BDMV)
7 - Nobody uses an external subtitle file with a BD folder structure
8 - Nobody want to answer me because I am a bad guy
9 - Nobody uses Kodi
Please, pick your figure and let me know
I hope you enjoyed to read me (I am not a bad guy, I hope so!)
Have a good day!
RE: BDMV folder: Load external local .srt subtitle - Karellen - 2020-08-23
I pick 6 and 7.
But having tested about 15 variations of subtitles and locations where they are saved, I conclude that the feature is broken.
For some reason, when playing a Bluray folder movie, external subtitles are not automatically loaded. .ass subtitles are not recognised, but .srt subtitles are.
I have found that Kodi is looking for the subtitles in \Wolverine\BDMV\PLAYLIST\, which is a strange place to be looking. But even when the srt file is there, it won't read it. You have to select it. I used a forced subtitle to test this. 0000.eng.forced.srt
Maybe @jjd-uk might have an idea.
RE: BDMV folder: Load external local .srt subtitle - jjd-uk - 2020-08-24
Same 6 & 7 as all my Bluray rips are mkv's and in addition I never had need use external subs.
RE: BDMV folder: Load external local .srt subtitle - MrNice - 2020-08-24
Thank you for the answer.
(2020-08-23, 23:02)Karellen Wrote: But having tested about 15 variations of subtitles and locations where they are saved, I conclude that the feature is broken.Did you submit a bug report? I can't see any about sub and BDMV.
For some reason, when playing a Bluray folder movie, external subtitles are not automatically loaded. .ass subtitles are not recognised, but .srt subtitles are.
BTW do you know what should be the name of the .srt file and where to place it?
RE: BDMV folder: Load external local .srt subtitle - Karellen - 2020-08-25
(2020-08-24, 23:58)MrNice Wrote: Did you submit a bug report? I can't see any about sub and BDMV.I don't use blurays folders and subs so not something that affects me, so I'll leave it up to you to report it. When you do report it, I will mark it as confirmed by a team member.
(2020-08-24, 23:58)MrNice Wrote: BTW do you know what should be the name of the .srt file and where to place it?I think it should be placed next to the index.bdmv file and should be named index.eng.forced.srt (for example)
BDMV folder: Load external local .srt subtitle - enen92 - 2020-08-25
If something is broken and it is not exactly a feature request please open an issue in GitHub with clear instructions on how to reproduce. Otherwise I doubt anyone will ever look into it.