Native Loop doesn't work

[woganmay]

I'm using the latest build of omxplayer on my pi:

Build date: Fri, 24 Oct 2014 00:48:49 +0000
Version: 98982df [master]

It supports the native --loop switch. When I leave enableNativeLoop() off the require statement, then the fallback loop mechanism comes into play: omxdirector kills and respawns threads normally. If I switch it ON, then omxplayer just keeps repeating the same file, despite the fact that I tried playing it with an array of files.

I think the documentation should indicate that enableNativeLoop() will only loop one file, or the first file in the array you pass to .play().

[alepez]

You're right, I think this is a bug. If I remember correctly, native loop can only loop a single file (maybe even files with exactly the same format/resolution), but the --loop flag, when native loop is disabled, loops all the files in the list. So I guess the correct behavior is not using native loop (even if it has been enabled) when more than one file are in the list. What do you think?

[kkcy]

Hi, i'm using 02 Jan 2016 version of omxplayer. I think there's a newer version out there, but Is the nativeloop still only enables a single file to be loop? That's a shame cause I really want a seamless multiple file playing experience.

[alepez]

AFAIK the seamless loop is possible only for the same file. Technically it's possible for files with same encoding and size, but you have to use a forked omxplayer (i don't remember where you can find it)

Il giorno Lun 21 Mar 2016 13:54 kkcy [email protected] ha scritto:

Hi, i'm using 02 Jan 2016 version of omxplayer. I think there's a newer version out there, but Is the nativeloop still only enables a single file to be loop? That's a shame cause I really want a seamless multiple file playing experience.

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