Using Handbrake CLI with existing preset + add to queue

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exod
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Using Handbrake CLI with existing preset + add to queue

Post by exod »

Description of problem or question:
I'm trying to add a file with my preset to the queue (I'm assuming this will show up in the UI handbrake)

handbrakecli --queue-import-file <filename>.mp4 -Z <MyPreset>


Steps to reproduce the problem (If Applicable):
handbrakecli --queue-import-file <filename>.mp4 -Z <MyPreset>
result> error: Invalid queue file <filename>.mp4


HandBrake version (e.g., 1.0.0):
Version 1.3.3 (2020061300)



Operating system and version (e.g., Ubuntu 16.04 LTS, macOS 10.13 High Sierra, Windows 10 Creators Update):
macOS 10.15.7


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JohnAStebbins
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Re: Using Handbrake CLI with existing preset + add to queue

Post by JohnAStebbins »

HandBrackCLI has no way to build a queue. It can only import a queue file exported by the GUI.
exod
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Re: Using Handbrake CLI with existing preset + add to queue

Post by exod »

Thank you for the answer. IS there a way to create a queue file?
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Re: Using Handbrake CLI with existing preset + add to queue

Post by Deleted User 11865 »

Using the graphical interface; there's an "export queue" feature somewhere.
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