cd-create-profile

cd-create-profile -v vendor -m model [-r revision] [-p profile]

-v vendor
    Specify the vendor of the CD writer.

-m model
    Specify the model of the CD writer.

-r revision
    Specify the revision of the CD writer (optional).

-p profile
    Specify the name of the profile to create (optional).

The cd-create-profile command is part of the cdrtools suite and simplifies the process of creating profiles for CD writing with tools like `cdrecord`. These profiles store specific writing parameters, such as speed, drive model, and other settings, allowing users to easily switch between different configurations for various CD writing tasks. By predefining these settings, users avoid repeatedly specifying the same options on the command line, which reduces errors and saves time.
Using cd-create-profile involves specifying options like the vendor, model, and revision of the CD writer. The utility then queries the drive to determine optimal or recommended writing parameters. This includes settings such as the maximum write speed, supported write modes (e.g., SAO, TAO, packet writing), and whether overburning is supported.
The created profiles can then be used with other cdrtools utilities like `cdrecord` via the `--profile` option. The profiles are typically stored in a system-wide directory (e.g., /etc/cdrecord/profiles) or in a user's home directory (~/.cdrecord/profiles). This system makes the cdrecord suite more user friendly and organized.

The profiles are saved either to a system wide directory like /etc/cdrecord/profiles, or to a user's directory like ~/.cdrecord/profiles.

cdrecord(1), cdrtools(1)