Question / Help How does VLC video source shuffle work?

Laocorn

Laocorn

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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?
 
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.
 
@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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