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Making Data Discs Using DirectCD
About UDF v.1.5
Universal Disk Format version 1.5 is a file system standard that
enables a CD-Recorder to be used as a logical device on a computer
system. In other words, UDF lets you read files from and write files
to a CD in your CD-Recorder, just as you would read and write files
to a floppy disk or a hard disk.
If you have DirectCD 5.0 installed, you automatically have the UDF
Reader needed to read UDF v.1.5–formatted CDs. When you make a
CD using DirectCD, it automatically copies the UDF Reader for Win-
dows to the CD. When you insert the CD into a drive, the reader will
automatically ask if you want to install it.
UDF v.1.5–compatible readers are available for most common oper-
ating systems and must be installed for CD-Recorders to read UDF
v.1.5–formatted CDs.
Uses for DirectCD
DirectCD is the easiest way to copy data files directly to a CD. Some
uses for DirectCD include:
■ Archiving data
■ Backing up a hard disk
■ Disseminating information to field offices
■ Transferring and distributing data to other Windows systems
■ Distributing databases
You should use CD mastering software, such as Easy CD Creator, to
make CDs when you want to make:
■ A test copy of a CD before having it factory-duplicated
■ CDs that can be read on different operating systems such as
DOS or Windows 3.x
■ Music CDs
■ Special data CDs, such as enhanced CDs
Refer to your CD mastering software’s Online Help for more
information.