How do you use videos in Mala?

[Timoe]

Is there a step by step process to getting the videos to work instead of snap shots in Mala?  I am having the darndest time.

[loadman]

Nope... because it easy   

Ensure the following:

* You have the correct path for video files set in
     options/Mame config/pictures & Videos/atttact video'set path here'

* You have videos enabled in
     options/gui/options/'tick' Show Video checkbox
   
* You are using a Layout with a Video window. Or easily modify one with the editor to include one (instead of the snap window)

* You are using the latest codec. If it plays in Windows Media player it is ok,

[Timoe]

I have done all of those things and the videos play fine in WindowsMedia.  I must be missing a step.

Do I need to erase the path to my snapshots?
Do I need to uncheck the box for show snapshots?
Do I need to remove the "snap" window in the layout editor?
Do I need to do something with that "Z-bar" thing in the layout editor to the Video Area?
Do I put the path to my videos in the Attract Video or Snap section of the Pics and Videos Mame config panel?

Do I need to disable video sound or something?
Do I need to refresh my game list?

I've tried all of this but for some reason it wont show anything.  Even on my laptop. which is running Mala.

[loadman]

Weird

Do I need to erase the path to my snapshots? NO
Do I need to uncheck the box for show snapshots? NO
Do I need to remove the "snap" window in the layout editor? NO you can have both in your layout if you want to.
Do I need to do something with that "Z-bar" thing in the layout editor to the Video Area? Don't think so. Video is always on top
Do I put the path to my videos in the Attract Video or Snap section of the Pics and Videos Mame config panel? Attract
Do I need to disable video sound or something? Nope
Do I need to refresh my game list? Nope

My Questions:
1) Are you using a supported video foramt - Avi, mpg or wmv.
2) For a test can you play a video on Start-up? (options/gui/start) using RC7a
3) For a test have you tried making a simple layout from scratch for a test to see if your vids are ok?   . See attached Pic

[Timoe]

I am using a start up vid (AVI, same as the attract vids) and it works.

I will try making a simple layout to see if I can get it to work