Layer Change Point question

In the disc information panel (DVDSP bottom right) the layer change point is set to a trailer on the disc. I'm unable to select the actual layer change point that the format -> disc/volume window brings up - is there a way around this?
The layer change (which I've also designated as chapter 31 of the main feature by checking the 'layer change' box) also appears to be different in each of the formatting/build options. I'm confused.
Message was edited by: Marc Morris

You can only have one break point. If you build first. Then bring up the Format Window you'll see the options you have not greyed out. If you add Markers (Cell/Chapter) to the project in hope of a better place for the break point you'll need to build again to see the options,
-Jake

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Layer Change Point - help?

I've read through numerous posts here about the same subject, but none answered my question.
I'm authoring a dual-layer project, total size is 8.4 GB. It consists of a feature, and the disc is literally packed with bonus extras (making of etc). I've tried making every chapter in the main feature the layer break, and even chapters in some of the extras, but when formatting itcontinually says that layer one's size has been exceeded. I 've also tried shifting the VTS files around, as suggested in the manual, but still no luck.
Can anybody help?

When your videots is loaded you will see a series of blue arrows next to all of the cells that you can use as layer breaks. Expand a VTS with a blue arrow, expand the PGC, expand the cell, until you see navpacks will blue arrows. Click on one of theses navpacks. in the info about this navpack you can see the total time elapsed from the nearest marker. You can also expand the preview window so that you can view exactly what part of the video this is.
Many thanks for your help. I have opened the video_ts file with DVDAfterEdit Demo. The blue arrow points to:
VTS4 (1 PGC) -> PGC 1 TT 4 (12 programs) ->PG 8 PTT 9 (1 cell) -> Cell 8 (1292 nav packs) -> and then V1C8 Nav Packs 594-857 are highligted with blue arrows.
How do I find what point this relates to in my DVD project? VTS 4 in my project is the main feature, although I'm unsure where this app is telling me the layer break should be. Does a layer break need to be a cpapter, or can I make the layer change any other way?
If you do not have any options you'll need to add markers to the project in Tracks where you think the LB can go. Uncheck the Type: Chapter option. This means it'll be a cell marker and will not impact the chapters in your project. Build again and open to see if the cells are available.
I have no options forthe layer change to occur on chapters. Where do I find Type: Chapter option? I don't see this anywhere.
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ALE Idoc Change Pointer Question

Though I selected Transfer Immediately on Partner Profile screen, why Idoc hasn't been generated and transmitted?. Why do I have run RBDMIDOC explicitely to pickup change pointers?. Appreciate your responses.

Hi Appana,
Thank you for your time. I did checked all these steps still no luck.
1.Go to the Data Element of the field and check whether change doucment option is checked or not .
DONE
2.change the value of the field and check the entries in CDHDR and CDPOS.here u can check the change document object and table .
DONE
3.check BDCP table also incase of ALE.The program RBDMIDOC generates IDOc when there is an entry in BDCP.
if not check the following config
1.BD61- change pointers activated -generally
DONE
2.BD50 -Activate change pointers for ur message type
DONE
3.BD52 - add the triggering fields and corresponding tables and change document object.
DONE
Please check the entries in BDCP table ,if u find the entries execute the program RBDMIDOC
DONE
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EXCHANGE_RATE with change pointer

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I saw that there is no option to define the message type EXCHANGE_RATE for change pointer
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"It is ideal that we dont change the Exchange Rate at the time of POsting Invoice to accounts."
How you have addressed the issue. could you explain.
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When creation or modifying condition record that status blank i don't want a change pointer to be generated?
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your question is not understandable.
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I have scenario to create integration between 2 SAP system with XI 7.0 using IDOC - GLMAST. I already acitvate Change Pointer Globally (BD61) and Activate Change Pointer for GLMAST (BD50).
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Hi,
Sorry I interpreted your question in wrong way. Solution I gave was for following requirement.
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What is the use of change pointer technique in IDOC

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could anybody suggest me
what is the use of change pointer technique and how to use it
thank you
kalyan.

Change pointers are used for changes to the master data objects are flagged for distribution by SMD Tool.i.e.shared Master Data.
You need change pointers to distribute changes with the ALE SMD tool. If you do not use this tool, you do not need to write change pointers.
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What is the use of change pointer concept in ale?

what is the use of change pointer concept in ale?
Edited by: Alvaro Tejada Galindo on Feb 6, 2008 5:10 PM

ALE Architecture:
It consists of an Outbound process, an Inbound process, and an Exception Handling process.
Outbound Process:
ALE Outbound Process in SAP sends data to one or more SAP Systems. It involves four steps.
1. Identify the need of IDoc: This step starts upon creating a application document, can relate to a change to a master data object.
2. Generate the Master IDoc: The document or master data to be sent is read from the database and formatted into an IDoc format. This IDoc is called as a Master IDoc.
3. Generate the Communication IDoc: The ALE Service layer generates a separate IDoc from the Master IDoc for each recipient who is interested in the data. Separate IDocs are generated because each recipient might demand a different version or a subset of the Master IDoc. These recipient-specific IDocs are called Communication IDocs and are stored in the database.
4. Deliver the Communication IDoc: The IDoc is delivered to the recipients using an asynchronous communication method. This allows the sending system to continue its processing without having to wait for the destination system to receiver or process the IDoc.
Inbound Process:
The inbound process receives an IDoc and creates a document in the system.
1. Store the IDoc in the database: The IDoc is received from the sending system and stored in the database. Then the IDoc goes through a basic integrity check and syntax check.
2. Invoke the Posting Module: The control information in the IDoc and configuration tables are read to determine the posting program. The IDoc is then transferred to its posting program.
3. Create the Document: The posting program reads the IDoc data and then creates a document in the system. The results are logged in the IDoc.
Over view of IDocs:
IDoc is a container that is used to exchange data between any two processes. The document represented in an IDoc is independent of the complex structure SAP uses to store application data. This type of flexibility enables SAP to rearrange its internal structure without affecting the existing interface.
IDoc interface represents an IDoc Type or IDoc data. IDoc Type represents IDocs definition and IDoc Data is an instance of the IDoc Type.
IDoc Types:
IDoc type structure can consist of several segments, and each segment can consist of several data fields. The IDoc structure defines the syntax of the data by specifying a list of permitted segments and arrangement of the segments. Segments define a set of fields and their format.
An IDoc is an instance of an IDoc Type and consists of three types of records.
i. One Control record: each IDoc has only one control record. The control record contains all the control information about an IDoc, including the IDoc number, the sender and recipient information, and information such as the message type it represents and IDoc type. The control record structure is same for all IDocs.
ii. One or Many Data records: An IDoc can have multiple data records, as defined by the IDoc structure. Segments translate into data records, which store application data, such as purchase order header information and purchase order detail lines.
iii. One or Many Status records: An IDoc can have multiple status records. Status record helps to determine whether an IDoc has any error.
Message in IDoc Type:
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Outbound Process in IDocs:
Outbound process used the following components to generate an IDoc. A customer model, and IDoc structure, selection programs, filter objects, conversion rules, a port definition, an RFC destination, a partner profile, service programs, and configuration tables.
The Customer Model:
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IDoc Structure:
A message is defined for data that is exchanged between two systems. The message type is based on one or more IDoc structures.
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Filter Objects;
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Port Definition:
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RFC Destination:
The RFC destination is a logical name used to define the characteristics of a communication link to a remote system on which a function needs to be executed.
Partner Profile:
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Service Programs and Configuration Tables:
The outbound process, being asynchronous, is essentially a sequence of several processes that work together. SAP provides service programs and configuration tables to link these programs and provide customizing options for an outbound process.
Creation of IDoc:
Basic Type:
Basic IDoc type defines the structure and format of the business document that is to be exchanged between two systems.
Segments:
Segments form the basic building blocks of an IDoc type and are used to store the actual datta. A segment type is the name of a segment and is independent of the SAP elease. A segment definition is the release-specific name of a segment.
Steps in creating Segments:
T.Code WE31
Enter the name for your segment type and click on the create icon.
Type the Short text.
Enter the variable names and data elements.
Save and Go back.
Go to Edit -> Set Release.
Repeat the steps to create more segments.
IDOC TYPE:
Business data is exchanged with an external system using the IDoc Interface.
IDoc types (Special Structures) An IDoc type is defined through its permitted segments. Segments can be dependent on each other (parent and child segments). The IDoc interface can check for each IDoc whether thhe segments contained are compatible with thhe definitiion of its type. This systax check is activated or deactivated in the Partner Profiles.
Steps in creating IDoc Type:
T.Code WE30 to create IDoc Type.
Enter the Object Name, Select Basic Type and click Create Icon
Select the create new option and enter a description for your basic IDOC type and press enter
Select the IDoc name and click Create icon
The system prompts us to enter a segment type and its attributes
Choose the appropriate values and press enter
The system transfers the name of the segment type to the IDoc editor.
Follow these steps to add more number of segments to Parent or as Parent-child relation.
Save it and go back.
Go to Edit -> Set Release.
Message Type:
Steps in Creating Message Type:
T.Code WE81.
change the details from Display mode to Change mode
After selection, the system will give this message "The table is cross client (See help for further info)". Press enter.
Click New Entries to create new Message Type.
Fill details
Save it and go back.
Assign Message Type to IDoc Type:
T.Code WE82
Change the details from Display mode to change mode.
After selection, the system will give this message "The table is cross client (See help for further info)". Press enter.
Click New Entries to create new Message Type.
Fill details
Save it and go back.
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Edited by: Alvaro Tejada Galindo on Feb 6, 2008 5:10 PM

How to manually create layer breaking point for DVD9

Hello, I was wondering if someone could please tell me how I would go about to manually set the layer break point for a DVD9 project that I burned onto 2 DLT tapes. The total size of the DVD is 6.3GB.
I had used the "automatic" setting for burning the DLTs and sent them to a replicator. They came back saying that the layer 0 tape did not allow enough headroom for their Ripguard protection.
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Hi Eric,
Unfortunately the information you have regarding RipGuard and the ability to copy RipGuard protected discs is a little outdated.
Can RipGuard be broken? Yes, anything can be broken into, including the DoD Website by 14 yr old chinese students... but that doesn't mean there isn't value in protecting the DVD.
Also, RipGuard is regularly updated, just like Antivirus software, so while older versions of RipGuard can be broken more easily, the latest versions of RipGuard are significantly more difficult to circumvent by existing software.
But again, the point isn't to create the unbreakable 'holy grail' DVD copy protection, but rather to protect something of value.
When you leave your house in the morning, do you close your front door and lock it? Of course you do, but why? So no one will break in. But do you think locking up your house is really going to stop someone from going around to the side of the house and busting out a window if they really want to get in? Of course it wont. If someone wants to break into your house, they will find a way.
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Change Pointer Query

hi all,
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What is chang pointer

hi
what is change pointer
could u plz explain clearly

Hi,
Change pointers are the mechanism through which you can send data to another SAP system or external system if there is a change happening to specific fields of master data.
Change Pointer (Master Data Distribution)
Purpose
If you want to distribute master data changes with the SMD tool (Shared Master Data), changes to the master data objects are flagged for distribution by change pointers ( ® Master Data Distribution).
The SMD tool is connected to the change document interface. If the master data changes are to be distributed, the application writes a change document. The contents of this are passed to the SMD tool. The tool writes change pointers, reads the application data and creates the master IDoc.
The master IDoc is then passed to the ALE layer, which sends it to all interested systems.
The change pointer tables (BDCP und BDCPS) should be as small as possible. Use as few change pointers as possible and delete change pointers which you no longer need.
For more info
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw04/helpdata/en/12/83e03c19758e71e10000000a114084/content.htm
do the following steps for Change pointers ::
1) Tcode BD61---> check the change pointers activated check box
save and goback.
2) Tcode BD50---> check the MATMAS check box save and comeback.
3) Tcode BD51---> goto IDOC_INPUT_MATMAS01 select the checkbox save and comeback.
4) Tcode BD52---> give message type : matmas press ok button.
select all what ever you want and delete remaining fields.
save & come back.
5) 5) go to Tcode MM02 select one material and try to change the description and save it
it will effects the target systems material desciption will also changes
6) goto Tcode SE38 give program Name is : RBDMIDOC and Execute
give Message type : MATMAS and Executte
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When a Change Pointer is written (BDCP) it appears that the Activation Time (ACTTIME) and the Creation Time (CRETIME) are the same. Is there any way to change the Activation Time when the Change Pointer is written?
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I am looking at subscribing to network events and working out event ids and things and so far haven't been able to work out this. Fairly simple question, hopefully the answer is just as simple.
Can I subscribe to an event which lets lets me listen for any layer changes (in my iOS app)? The docs suggest any actionable event can be listened for, but I am yet to work out how to do this.
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If you're using a web front end I don't see how that's possible unless you have persistent connections and "push" technology. HTTP is a request/response protocol, which doesn't lend itself to this problem.
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Might be more complicated than it's worth, but that seems to be your requirement. Not a trivial problem.
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