Simulation and Writing

When all of a project’s Tracks are populated and the navigational flow is entirely defined with links, the project should be thoroughly tested to confirm that it behaves as intended. Before taking the time to compile the project, you can get a good idea of how the project behaves by using the simulation mode in the Preview window.

Once you have corrected any problems found during simulation, you can create the DVD-Video files and play them from the hard drive with Sonic CinePlayer. This allows you to further test the project, and demonstrate it to clients or co-workers, if necessary.

Finally, you can create a disc image and write it to your output medium of choice: DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, CD-R, CD-RW, or DLT tape. Even if the project has been through thorough simulation and testing in Sonic CinePlayer, it is always a good idea to also check the project’s behavior from disc by testing it in multiple consumer DVD players if you plan to distribute the project on DVD-R or replicated disc.

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