get totem to load subtitles by default? [workaround found]

jettjunker · Apprentice Joined: 10 Sep 2005 Posts: 267

Is there a way to have totem load the subtitle track by default? mkv files have an option to set that, but evidently totem ignores it (but I prefer totem over mplayer for the outstanding playlist, and since mplayer flickers when I have compiz enabled).

Or, failing that, is there any way to use the keyboard to load the subtitles -- be that via command line or by shortcuts? I already read the totem manpage, and totems config file and couldn't find anything... but it just seems absolutely retarded to lack both of these abilities. On my desktop it's not a big deal to use my mouse to load subtitles, but I'd like to operate my media PC entirely with my bluetooth mini keyboard...
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pianosaurus · l33t Joined: 19 Apr 2004 Posts: 944 Location: Bash$

Select subtitles with Alt+V -> U while in windowed mode (assuming you're running English locale). I don't know if there are any better ways.
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jettjunker · Apprentice Joined: 10 Sep 2005 Posts: 267

Ah, I don't know why I didn't think of that. Not the ideal solution, but it works. Thanks.
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