Define Input File for GUI from DOS Command Prompt

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logistician
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Define Input File for GUI from DOS Command Prompt

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Hi,

I was trying to figure out how to launch the GUI from a DOS prompt, but passing to it a folder/file as the source so I don't have to choose it from the GUI. No matter what I tried regarding syntax, I always have to manually select the source once the GUI appears.
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Re: Define Input File for GUI from DOS Command Prompt

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Example:

HandBrake.exe "H:\path\to\file.mp4"

Must be the first argument.

You can't start an encode but that will pre-scan for you

Make sure you are running an up-to-date version.
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Re: Define Input File for GUI from DOS Command Prompt

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s55 wrote: Sat Feb 24, 2024 11:01 am Example:

HandBrake.exe "H:\path\to\file.mp4"

Must be the first argument.

You can't start an encode but that will pre-scan for you

Make sure you are running an up-to-date version.
Excellent, thank you!
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