Best way to play xvid avi files?

[walter scott]

I have Sage v 5. I installed an Xvid codec on my computer, and i can import and play xvid avi files. However, i often encounter problems. I read on the forum about changing a line in the sage properties file:

mplayer/use_for_all_mpeg4_playback=false
to
mplayer/use_for_all_mpeg4_playback=true

however, my properties file does not have this line. Is this valid for sage 5? can i add this line to my file and get improved playback? thanks in advance for any help!

[bcjenkins]

I don't know if it is valid or not, but if the version doesn't know it, it should ignore it. You can always try it to see if it improves your playback.

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[walter scott]

I inserted the line in the file and sage runs OK. i dont notice any difference, however. do i need to have the program mplayer installed? or does sage do this?

[bcjenkins]

Originally Posted by walter scott

I inserted the line in the file and sage runs OK. i dont notice any difference, however. do i need to have the program mplayer installed? or does sage do this?

Sage has a customized mplayer module built in.

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[walter scott]

Originally Posted by bcjenkins

Sage has a customized mplayer module built in.

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is this true for version 5, which is what I have?

[ke6guj]

Originally Posted by walter scott

is this true for version 5, which is what I have?

I believe that the new mplayer addition was added in V6.