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I've never used this tool so I don't know the commands and this might have errors, but you need quotes around your paths. I also tossed in a /r so it will recursively look through all sub-folders (F:\GC_Games\Smash Bros would be included in the loop for example).

Code:
for /r "F:\GC_Games\" %A in (*.iso) do ("C:\Program Files (x86)\Wiimm\WIT\wit.exe" COPY %A --gcz "%~nA_scrubbed.gcz")

To find more file extensions just add them in the parenthesis part (*.iso *.gcm). This prevents getting other types of files. Using (*.*) would pass all files.

(02-08-2017, 07:03 PM)Bighead Wrote: [ -> ]I've never used this tool so I don't know the commands and this might have errors, but you need quotes around your paths. I also tossed in a /r so it will recursively look through all sub-folders (F:\GC_Games\Smash Bros would be included in the loop for example).

Code:
for /r "F:\GC_Games\" %A in (*.iso) do ("C:\Program Files (x86)\Wiimm\WIT\wit.exe" COPY %A --gcz "%~nA_scrubbed.gcz")

To find more file extensions just add them in the parenthesis part (*.iso *.gcm). This prevents getting other types of files. Using (*.*) would pass all files.

Still getting errors.....

This is the actual command that I'm using (below) with the actual directories where my ISO files are located:

Code:
for /r "D:\a_LaunchBox\Games\Nintendo_GameCube\" %A in (*.iso) do ("D:\a_LaunchBox\Games\Nintendo_GameCube\wit.exe" COPY %A --gcz "%~nA_scrubbed.gcz")

This is the error I recieve:

Code:
C:\WINDOWS\system32>("C:\Program Files (x86)\Wiimm\WIT\wit.exe" COPY D:\a_LaunchBox\Games\Nintendo_GameCube\ZooCube (USA).iso --gcz "ZooCube (USA)_scrubbed.gcz" )

*****  wit: Wiimms ISO Tool v2.40a r7331 cygwin - Dirk Clemens - 2017-01-05  *****

!! wit: ERROR #27 [CAN'T OPEN FILE] in SetupReadSF() @ src/lib-sf.c#447

!!      Can't open file: /cygdrive/d/a_LaunchBox/Games/Nintendo_GameCube/ZooCube

[EDIT] ^^^ I've also tried changing directories with in the command prompt and run as admin, same results....

[EDIT #2] I maybe wrong but the issue more than likely has to with using the incorrect syntax for mapping path names using Cygwin?? I'm just guessing? #LearningAsIgo

It seems to not be handling the space in the file name correctly. I'm not good at the syntax for this at all, so this is just a guess, but: Try replacing COPY %A with COPY "%A".

(02-09-2017, 07:24 AM)JosJuice Wrote: [ -> ]It seems to not be handling the space in the file name correctly. I'm not good at the syntax for this at all, so this is just a guess, but: Try replacing COPY %A with COPY "%A".

[EDIT] ^^^Now I am getting this error:

Code:
C:\Program Files (x86)>("D:\a_LaunchBox\Games\Nintendo_GameCube\wit.exe" COPY "D:\a_LaunchBox\Games\Nintendo_GameCube\ZooCube (USA).iso" --gcz "ZooCube (USA)_scrubbed.gcz" )

*****  wit: Wiimms ISO Tool v2.40a r7331 cygwin - Dirk Clemens - 2017-01-05  *****

* COPY/SCRUB 1/1 ISO:/cygdrive/d/a_LaunchBox/Games/Nintendo_GameCube/ZooCube (USA).iso -> GCZ:ZooCube (USA)_scrubbed.gcz

!! wit: ERROR #28 [CAN'T CREATE FILE] in CopyImage() @ src/lib-sf.c#3250

!!      Can't create temp file: ZooCube (USA)_scrubbed.gcz

SOLVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Big Grin

THX JOSJUICE!!!!! COPY WITH "" MADE A BIG DIFFERENCE!!!! : COPY "%A"

ALSO HAD TO ADD PATH TO DIRECTORY TO COPY FILE TO OVERCOME ERROR #28!!!!!!

Code:
for /r "D:\a_LaunchBox\Games\Nintendo_GameCube\" %A in (*.iso) do ("D:\a_LaunchBox\Games\Nintendo_GameCube\wit.exe" COPY "%A" --gcz "D:\a_LaunchBox\Games\Nintendo_GameCube\%~nA.gcz")

I WILL UPDATE AS SOLVED & ORIGINAL POST, THX TO ALL!!!!

BULK SCRUB Gamecube ISO(s) to compressed GCZ (Unable to Update Original Post...)

BIG THANKS TO @Jhonn @Shonumi @JOSJUICE @BigHead !!!!

With their help, I was able to BULK scrub ALL GameCube ISO to compressed GCZ via the Command Prompt/Windows 10 with impressive compression results that far exceeded the compression available directly thru Dolphin!!! Simply amazing.

BTW, if you have not already, do yourself a favor and upgrade to Windows 10! DirectX12 is awesome with Dolphin and I'm getting the most out of my GPU.

Okay, Let's get started:

#1) You will need to download Wiimms' WIT Tools via http://wit.wiimm.de/download.html in order to BULK scrub ISO to GCZ via Command Prompt

I used WIT v2.40a, 2017-01-05 (Last version of v2.* series): more specifically: wit-v2.40a-r7331-cygwin.zip : Cygwin (Windows) [10.0 MB] So-> Download-> Unzip -> Run -> windows-install.exe

^^^That version or higher should get the job done.

#2) On Windows 10, Open StartMenu / Search -> Command Prompt (right-click) -> Run as administrator

WARNING!!! BEFORE YOU TYPE IN / INPUT THE COMMAND INTO THE COMMAND PROMPT PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING BELOW!!!

#A1!!!!) Update the Path/Directory (command below) in BOLD (Example= D:\a_LaunchBox\Games\Nintendo_GameCube\ ) to YOUR Path/Directory where you have stored your GameCube ISO(s). You have been warned: You do not deserve your opposable thumbs if you do not follow this step.

#A2) Make sure your path to wit.exe will work within the Command Prompt environment. By default, wit.exe will install into the following path: C:\Program Files (x86)\Wiimm\WIT\wit.exe <- After running the windows-install.exe in the wit-v2.40a-r7331-cygwin directory.

^^^I think this part requires further explanation & back story. Let's back up for a sec, before I get ahead of myself. I have 2 internal hard drives (i.e #1 = C: Drive "Windows 10" & #2 = D :Drive "6TB Storage") For whatever reason, when I run this command, the command is unable to map the path between the 2 different hard drives to complete the command. Okay? So I says "No problemz r can fix it, eh?" Now what? You may not need to do the following: but I did what works for me so do whatever works for you: I extracted the following files into the same directory path as my iso, so extract "wit-v2.40a-r7331-cygwin/bin/*.*" to "<your iso path>."

#A3) Run the command (below) in the Command Prompt as admin following steps 2A1 & 2A2

Code:
for /r "D:\a_LaunchBox\Games\Nintendo_GameCube\" %A in (*.iso) do ("D:\a_LaunchBox\Games\Nintendo_GameCube\wit.exe" COPY "%A" --gcz "D:\a_LaunchBox\Games\Nintendo_GameCube\%~nA.gcz")

#A4) Sit back and relax....?

So I have to reach the minimum threshold of post before I can edit the original post.

Once I edit the original post, is there a way to request this as a sticky / solved guide?!

(02-09-2017, 09:23 AM)G00Glethis1 Wrote: [ -> ]BULK SCRUB Gamecube ISO(s) to compressed GCZ (Unable to Update Original Post...)

BIG THANKS TO @Jhonn @Shonumi @JOSJUICE @BigHead !!!!

With their help, I was able to BULK scrub ALL GameCube ISO to compressed GCZ via the Command Prompt/Windows 10 with impressive compression results that far exceeded the compression available directly thru Dolphin!!! Simply amazing.

BTW, if you have not already, do yourself a favor and upgrade to Windows 10! DirectX12 is awesome with Dolphin and I'm getting the most out of my GPU.

Okay, Let's get started:

#1) You will need to download Wiimms' WIT Tools via http://wit.wiimm.de/download.html in order to BULK scrub ISO to GCZ via Command Prompt

I used WIT v2.40a, 2017-01-05 (Last version of v2.* series): more specifically: wit-v2.40a-r7331-cygwin.zip : Cygwin (Windows) [10.0 MB] So-> Download-> Unzip -> Run -> windows-install.exe

^^^That version or higher should get the job done.

#2) On Windows 10, Open StartMenu / Search -> Command Prompt (right-click) -> Run as administrator

WARNING!!! BEFORE YOU TYPE IN / INPUT THE COMMAND INTO THE COMMAND PROMPT PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING BELOW!!!

#A1!!!!) Update the Path/Directory (command below) in BOLD (Example= D:\a_LaunchBox\Games\Nintendo_GameCube\ ) to YOUR Path/Directory where you have stored your GameCube ISO(s). You have been warned: You do not deserve your opposable thumbs if you do not follow this step.

#A2) Make sure your path to wit.exe will work within the Command Prompt environment. By default, wit.exe will install into the following path: C:\Program Files (x86)\Wiimm\WIT\wit.exe <- After running the windows-install.exe in the wit-v2.40a-r7331-cygwin directory.

^^^I think this part requires further explanation & back story. Let's back up for a sec, before I get ahead of myself. I have 2 internal hard drives (i.e #1 = C: Drive "Windows 10" & #2 = D rive "6TB Storage") For whatever reason, when I run this command, the command is unable to map the path between the 2 different hard drives to complete the command. Okay? So I says "No problemz r can fix it, eh?" Now what? You may not need to do the following: but I did what works for me so do whatever works for you: I extracted the following files into the same directory path as my iso, so extract "wit-v2.40a-r7331-cygwin/bin/*.*" to "<your iso path>."

#A3) Run the command (below) in the Command Prompt as admin following steps 2A1 & 2A2

Code:
for /r "D:\a_LaunchBox\Games\Nintendo_GameCube\" %A in (*.iso) do ("D:\a_LaunchBox\Games\Nintendo_GameCube\wit.exe" COPY "%A" --gcz "D:\a_LaunchBox\Games\Nintendo_GameCube\%~nA.gcz")

#A4) Sit back and relax....?

I was trying to follow this "guide" for batch compressing GameCube games. Would you mind re-explaining how to do this? I could not get it to work...

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