Question / Help Issues Configuring Output In OBS-MP 0.12.0

[UltronX]

Hello all! I have been using and enjoying OBS and OBS-MP. I recently updated to the OBS-MP 0.12.0. Per the release notes:
"Changed the FFmpeg output in advanced output mode to allow the use of generated filenames rather than overwriting the same file over and over again".

Once I read this, I thought I could edit the File Path in the Advanced Output Mode to generate a specific file name, and include a timestamp in the file name. I could not edit Advanced Output Mode to point to a file, it would only allow me to point it to a path.

Secondly, when I updated from 0.11.4 to 0.12.0, The file name specified in the Simple Output Mode was changed. Meaning: I had set the Recording Path in the Simple Output Mode to C:\path\foo.mp4. The update changed it to C:\path\.mp4. I know that if I leave it as ".mp4", OBS-MP will name the output file with a timestamp, and it does. I wanted to include a specified name with the output so I changed it to C:\path\foo-$T.mp4. When I do this, I get an error stating: The Configured File Output Path Is Invalid. Please Check Your Settings To Confirm That A Valid Path Has Been Set.

If I reset the output to C:\path\foo.mp4, I get the same error. The only way to resolve the error is to reset the file path in the Advanced Output Mode and to reset the Recording Path in the Simple Output Mode to C:\path\.mp4.

PS: Question: With this update, am I able to use timestamps like in OBS (main)?

 

[Harold]

Use c:\path\
and set your output format using the drop-downs.

Also, saving directly to mp4 still isn't recommended as it isn't as robust or damage-resistant as most of the other formats available.

 

[UltronX]

Thank you Harold. I have been using the.mp4 format without an issue thus far, whether OBS or OBS-MP. It seems in 0.12.0 something has changed. Even in 0.11.4, if the actual timestamp system had not been implemented, OBS-MP would output a file "foo-$T.mp4". If I didn't rename it, it would be written over with the next recording. Now, 0.12.0 won't do that, it will just give me an error. Currently, the Advanced Output Mode is set to C:\path and the Simple Output Mode is set to C:\path\.mp4. Something has changed where I cannot set the Simple Output Mode to C:\path\foo.mp4 like in previous versions.

 

[Harold]

I use the settings of https://www.dropbox.com/s/ark5xealuljh3ej/Screenshot 2015-08-18 14.00.13.png?dl=0 to record.

If your computer crashes in a long recording session, the entire mp4 will be rendered useless and destroyed, regardless of what precautions you take.

 

[UltronX]

OBS does not crash; it gives an error about an invalid file path. It's dealing with what name is being used to name the output; as in foo.mp4 vs .mp4. If I leave it as ".mp4" it saves the file no problem. If I rename it to "foo.mp4" it gives the error when trying to save the file. OBS does not crash.

 

[Harold]

You apparently aren't getting my point.

Don't put a filename
don't even put a file extension

choose the format from the drop-down.

 

[UltronX]

If I cannot use a file name in 0.12.0, what has changed? Up to 0.11.4 I could use a name in the Simple Output Mode to name the output. The release notes say that you should be able to specify an output name. I have the format specified in the drop-down menu.
This is what I am referring to when I say that I have a name specified:

I'm not trying to argue with you and I understand what you are trying to say. but up to 0.12.0, this worked without an error.
My Advanced Output Mode is set as::

The error occurs when I change the Simple Output Mode file name even as my Advanced Output Mode remains as you see above.

 

[Harold]

And if you make a dedicated recording profile with your advanced output mode settings?

(Also I recommend utvideo for the video encoder for lossless recording and mkv container)