Question / Help How does VLC video source shuffle work?

Laocorn

Laocorn

Member
First of all, thanks to the programmers for adding this in the latest update, I was in shock when I saw it there! Last thing I needed to make my overlay great.

But just curious how the shuffle order is determined? Does it pick a random video after each one is done playing? Does it shuffle an entire playlist to play? Or anything else?
 
Suslik V

Suslik V

Active Member
Hard to test? Just once. This option ensures that all files in the list played just once (in shuffled order) before repeat playlist. If playlist alternates - new order applies.
 
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GelmoSan

New Member
@Laocorn Exeldro's new update to Directory Watch Media adds a Refresh hotkey. The Refresh hotkey will re-save the VLC Video Source properties, which will re-shuffle the playlist if you have Shuffle enabled. To do so, install Directory Watch Media - https://obsproject.com/forum/resources/directory-watch-media.801/ - Add that as an Effect Filter to the VLC Video Source (no need to adjust the settings there). Then go to Settings > Hotkeys and create a Hotkey for Refresh, which will be part of the VLC Video Source section. Now, whenever you press that Refresh hotkey, the playlist will be re-shuffled.
 
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