mpv-player / mpv-player/mpv

Can not get the "file-size" value when play edl protocols

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core:edl core:option-param-conf meta:feature-request
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Description

mpv 1.7 windows 64-bit build (I have made a slip in writing for 1.7 to 1.6, now modified)

When play edl protocols, the file-size property returned nil.
If the file is an online file the properties of cache will got nil too.

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Reproduce the issue with an EDL protocol on the Windows 64-bit build, checking the file-size property and cache properties for online files. Done means these properties return meaningful values instead of nil, or the limitation is documented if that behavior is intentional.

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Tech stack
c
Domain
cli
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
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Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
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