I purchased DVD Workshop 2 as we need to create a DVD-9.
Unfortunately, the process to split the content in two layers is a bit
like voodoo to me at this point. I'm looking for someone to provide me
EXACT instructions on how to pick the split point using DVD Workshop 2
(and most likely, another software program as DW2 doesn't seem to do
the calculations required). I'm quite computer literate and can follow
instructions, but DW2's manual says things like to split at an ECC
Boundary... but it doesn't tell you HOW to determine where an ECC
Boundary is. Detailed instructions, preferably without $500 more in
software.

Howdy 2scm-ga,

Step-by-step instructions for setting the layer break point in GEAR Pro
Mastering Edition can be found here.
http://www.gearsoftware.com/LayerBreakPoint.cfm

Even though it is for GEAR Pro, it seems that the essential calculations
would be applicable to any software.

Also, if you are mastering from DLT (Digital Linear Tape) there is at
least one $99 software package that claims to show where to make the
split point.

If the URL above provides a working solution for you, please tell me so
I can post it as an Answer.

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Was already aware of Gear Pro Mastering Edition, but that's $795. I'm
really looking for the method to break the two layers WITH DVD
Workshop 2.

Howdy 2scm-ga,

I wasn't suggesting that you buy GEAR Pro Mastering Edition, but rather that
you try the method of calculating layer breaks they suggest on the page given.
http://www.gearsoftware.com/LayerBreakPoint.cfm

The process seems straight forward; here are the basics.
- Take the total number of sectors
- Divide that number by 2
- Find the file that exists at a start point larger than that number
- Use the free program IFOEdit to examine that the file's IFO file
- Locate a cell with an entry point sector larger than that number but smaller
than 2,074,496, the maximum size of a layer
- Divide the entry point sector number by 16 which is an ECC Boundary
- Since it doubtful to be evenly divided by 16, you then start the first layer
with an offset to make that number divisible by 16

IFOEdit can be downloaded from the IFOEdit web site.
http://www.ifoedit.com

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