DVD Identifier version 3.6.2 improves dual layer compatibility

February 6, 2005

Last week's release V3.6.1, caused some compatibility problems with (mostly older) drives due to the new DVD-R dual layer code. This has now been resolved. If you don't know about DVD Identifier yet, here is a description from the author, Kris Schoofs:

Dvd Identifier retrieves and interprets the pre-recorded information that is present on all dvd media (dvd+r, dvd+r dl, dvd+rw, dvd-r, dvd-r dl, dvd-rw and dvd-ram). This information contains a variety of parameters such as disc manufacturing information and supported write speeds. Even though this information is usually printed on the packaging, the brand name may differ from the actual manufacturer or sometimes there might not even be any packaging information at all.

Whats new in this version 3.6.2:

New:

The 'more info'-button now supports multiple on-line resources.
This list of available on-line resources is automatically kept up-to-date via your internet connection.
Some minor improvements.

Bug Fix:

Last week's release V3.6.1, caused some compatibility problems with (mostly older) drives due to the new DVD-R dual layer code. This has now been resolved.

What's New in Version 3.6.1 February 01, 2005:

Finalized support for dvd-r dl (dual layer).
Updated manufacturer database.
Added a work-around for rare situations where bad behaving drives resulted in an incorrect disc type being detected.
Due to drive limitations the detection of certified recording speeds of dvd-r/-rw media has been removed. Note that the 'drive capabilities'-section still returns the drive's write speed descriptors.
Retrieval of write speed descriptors using the 'Mode Sense'-command is turned back on by default since it is still often useful when dealing with already written discs.
Various small changes, fixes and improvements.

If you would like to read more about this tool or add it to your system, the program file can be found here. You can find the latest manufacturer database on the download page as well. Even though the new online version will update this for you. Please visit this thread in the Media Testing/Identifying Software Forum if you would like to discuss this new version.

Source: DVD Identifier