Imaging directly to DVD

I am trying to create images directly to my DVD drive (HP dvd300i).

It seems from the documentation that I need some compatible DVD writing software. Can anyone tell me

a) What software is compatible and
b) The procedure to image directly to DVD.

Thanks!

 

I use Nero's InCD which automatically formatted each DVD prior to writing the image for 2 DVDs. All seemed to go well.
HTH
John

 

Thanks John - which version of Nero does this come with? I have 5.5, and it doesn't seem to be there.

 

Hello AndyL

a. Software compatibility. Hard to provide a definitive list but Ahead's InCD (for direct burning from within TI) and Nero Burning ROM (for the alternative, indirect, two-step method) are a safe bet.

b. Procedure. Have a look at an earlier post of mine <here>.

Hope this helps.

Regards

 

Thanks for the info. I have taken a look at Ahead's site, and I can't see InCD mentioned as a product. Is it part of Nero?

 

Hi John

My understanding has always been that a new out-of-the-box DVD/CD RW has to be manually InCD formated (same as a UDF format) prior to creating an image direct from TI. Therefore I'm a bit confused (concerned?) when you say that InCD "automatically" formatted each DVD. Mind you, even though I'm a bit of an old codger, I'm always happy to find out something new

Regards

 

Hi Menorcaman
I too was under the impression that the DVDs had to be formatted prior to starting the image creation. But just to be different, I formatted just the first DVD with Ahead's InCD but when I got to the 2nd one, I got a message from InCD asking if I wanted to format the 2nd DVD, which I did. When that completed the TrueImage carried on. I was pleasantly surprised.
Cheers
John

 

Well I never!! Thanks for that useful snippet of info John. You see - one is never too old to learn

By the way, give my regards to Cornwall. I left Camborne in 1959 to join the RAF and have only been back there once (1969).

Regards

 

Andy,

I might be wrong but I think you need a registered copy of Nero and you can then download InCD from the nero.com web site as part of an update/upgrade package.

Regards

 

I live in Hayle. Remember that?
Cheers
John

 

Well, my company have decided that we are all to use Roxio instead of Nero. Following everyones help, I have managed to use the Roxio Drag to Disk capability to burn directly to DVD.

Thanks for eveyone's help!

 

Hi again AndyL

That's good news (that you were able to create an image, not that you have to use Roxio!!). I'm pleased the Forum was able to help.

Regards