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Greetings, Yes, but you can be more creative using PTE's pan and zoom on the map. Really easy. Gary

Hi George, no need to uninstall a previous version, the new version will overwrite the previous. I don't think the Check For Updates has been added yet as we are still on Version 1. There is a beta for V1.0.1 & it is not in that. Just keep checking the Forum for now to see when a new version is released. Jill

It appears that the final version of PTE Video Optimiser has now been released. I have just uninstalled my previous version and, think, re-installed although quite possibly knowing me, might well have still clicked on an old link by mistake. My query though is that I understood under the ‘Help’ tab there would be a link to check for updates in the final version. In the version I have just re-installed this link is not there. (Version 1 Build 3). Have I thus again installed a previous version? George

Hey Gary thanks for pointing that out. I think I saw that but was not sure what it meant but now I know. Actually I sort of like the effect now that I have looked at it several times.

Greetings, I had sent you the solution but not sure where it went. Here it is again. (Oh, I see I sent it to the other guy, I think). I upgraded to the current version, 1.12.0, of RG and it shows how to prevent the scrolling/panning you are experiencing. I had an older version so I had no idea why you were having this problem. Gary

Greetings Igor, I took a look at a 2001 project that had 4 different shows created from it. All 4 of them showed incorrect paths in the 'File names' window. I changed the 'File name' path to some other path, but did not do a 'Save as', as you mentioned. Yes, the 'File name' window did change to the other incorrect path. So it is working as you described. But this is an unexpected result. I don't think this should occur. I would like to be able to set a default path so no matter where I might browse in the 'Fine name' window, the project will always revert back to the default 'File name' path that was set when it is re-opened. The idea of putting every file used in a project into a default single folder should be the basic setting for PTE projects. Sure, people can change it, but it is a real pain to suddenly have to go search for the correct 'File name' path and resave it to get it re-set. If the 'Slide list' shows the correct images when the project is opened, so should the 'File name' window. Gary

I am still trying to figure out what I did "wrong" to get the focus on following the car when I just created this in RouteGenerator. My intent was to create a map like the others shown here by RouteGenerator to be used in PTEAV with pan-and-zoom and instead I ended up with this map which is kind of an interesting effect but no idea as to how it happened: out.mp4

Hi Gary, If you load an old project created before V9 it doesn't have saved folder path for the File Panel. In this case, the project gets current folder displayed in the main window of PTE when you load this project for the first time in V11. Regarding recent projects saved in V10 or V11. Is there a chance that you could have opened a project and unintentionally changed the folder without even saving the project? Because it is enough to simply select another folder in the File panel and PTE automatically remembers your choice for the opened project (saving is not necessary). Honestly, I don't know another reason for this issue, it works correctly for my projects.

Hi, PTE Video Optimiser 1.0.1 Beta is available: Fixed issue with Reverse playback option. A green picture could appear. Fixed issue with Zoom parameter not working. Download Windows: https://files.wnsoft.com/ptevideooptimiser/test/ptevideooptimiser-setup.exe Mac: https://files.wnsoft.com/ptevideooptimiser/test/PTE-Video-Optimiser.dmg (The About window shows: 1.0.1 Build 1)

Tom, Thanks for your idea. Technically, the new program is based on the PTE engine with all its capabilities and effects.

Greetings Igor, I understand what you are saying. But...I am always very careful in doing a 'SaveAs' for each project to insure the path in the 'File name' window is correctly set. The files are correct in the 'SlideList', but not in the 'File name' window. So when the 'File name' window's path is not correct, I have to scroll around to find the correct path and do a 'SaveAs'. This problem seems to be random and affects some, but not all projects. I took a look at one trip where I make 9 separate projects. Each project's files are in their own separate folder. All files are saved to their own folder with its .pte file. Of these 9 projects, only 5 show the correct files associated with the its project (shown as 'OK'). However, 4 of these projects show incorrect files in the 'File name' window. Each of these projects show the images from a completely different project of a trip to Portugal. So, it seemed to have happened after I installed the latest upgrade. Just a guess but I only noticed it at that point. Possible? These projects above were created in 2011 so there is no connection to the Portugal project made in 2024. I know I have opened the above projects many time having the correct files associated with it. But something recently has changed the file association in the 'File name' window for some projects. I remember this happening many years ago but never understood what caused it. Gary

Gary, Thanks for sending me ProjectsExtraData folder. Normally PTE automatically remembers last chosen folder in the FIle List, regardless Save command. And this path is recorded in ProjectsExtraData folder. The folder path could be changed only if you opened some project and changed the folder in the File List panel. Usually it works well. Probably you changed it after loading a project? If you delete ProjectsExtraData folder, PTE will read saved folder path from each project file on loading. Or try to choose another folder in the File panel for some project, do not save the project and close PTE AV Studio. Check ProjectsExtraData folder, it should contains an updated record for this project. I just checked - it works this way on my PC.

Greetings Igor, I sent a PM with the information you requested. I found an example project with this problem where the .dat path for the images is not correct. However, if I would do a SaveAs, it will show the correct path to save the .pte file, even though the FileList shown is incorrect. I just don't understand why the .dat file in the ProjectExtraData would not show or retain the correct path. I know for sure I have always done a SaveAs so that when I open the PTE project, the correct images appear in the FileList. Sometimes, the correct path to the images for the FileList are lost and I have to do a SaveAs to get it back to being correct. Gary

Maybe add a dissolve transition option (1 second?) when merging videos. I realize it might compete with AV Studio if too many features added to the optimiser.

Hi, I've seen your another message that this issue occurs with Norton antivirus software. It's a false positive with Norton software, because a custom transition effect ( .pteeff file) is a simple ZIP archive with a project file and images insides. Project file is a text file. Every user can easily extract these files to check its content. Microsoft Windows Defender allows to download all custom transitions/styles. No problems. I created 4 test files. Two custom transitions (with and without additional image) and two slide styles (also with and without logo image). Try to download each file and let me know about the results. P.S. Please translate your messages to English for other members. Simple Style with Logo.ptestyle Simple Style.ptestyle Simple Transition Logo.pteeff Simple Transition.pteeff

Hi Gary, Usually it should work the following algorithm: Once you Save/Save As a project, the saved includes a parameter: ImagesFolder=C:\MyFolder\Images\ However it's possible that user chooses another folder for the FIle List without saving a project. PTE uses a special global storage here: C:\Users\YourProfileName\AppData\Local\PicturesToExe\ProjectsExtraData\ "ProjectsExtraData" contains text files (named as .dat files) where certain .pte project file is associated with a certain folder which should be displayed in the File List on loading a project. This global storage has a higher priority on loading of a project. And only if this global storage doesn't has a record for a project (new computer, renamed project), PTE reads and uses a folder path from a .pte project file (ImagesFolder parameter). You can make a backup of "ProjectsExtraData" folder in a ZIP and send me for checking. Also open 1-2 projects where wrong path is displayed on loading. don't save them. Send me these 2 projects (only .pte files) for checking in a personal message. You can delete "ProjectsExtraData" folder, and it will force PTE to load default folder from each .pte file. Then the global storage will be updated automatically with new records for recently loaded projects.

Jozef, Please use Google Translate? DG

ik kan geen Ptestyle bestanden van de WNforum downloaden. Ontvang altijd melding schadelijke download. Hoe kan ik dit oplossen ?

Greetings, Here is another show that I used the RouteGenerator program. But I also used PTE's panning and zooming to follow the car and added text to the side. Gary

Just as Mary posted, there is an 'early-bird-85-off' for the Melodie Music site. I wondered how long it would last. Here is their reply: "If anyone in the group is interested in purchasing a Melodie lifetime deal at the currently discounted prices, they can do so via this unique link (please feel free to share): https://melod.ie/lifetime-early-bird-85-off This promo will be available via that link for at least the next few weeks. " Gary

Hi Mary, Check our links here: https://www.wnsoft.com/en/pte-av-studio/royalty-free-music/

https://freeplaymusic.com/ https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Global_Sampler/ https://www.chosic.com/free-music/orchestral/ https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/type/video/ https://www.thedarkpiano.com/

Greetings, I got a reply: "The ‘Generate Licence’ process is entirely optional, you are already covered under your subscription. " "Legally you are not required to attribute the music. Although it’s always appreciated if you can! It’s mainly there to generate “per track” licenses from time to time - especially for Pro and Enterprise plans - when creating content for third parties / clients, or whenever else a licence is needed as proof of purchase / licence." Gary

Greetings, It was cheap enough so I joined. Just not clear on the copyright issue. If the music is only uploaded to my personal FB or YouTube sites videos, are they expecting us to get a 'Generated License' that has to be added to the video? Just not too clear. It asks for 'Project Name' and 'Primary Production Type' and they give a 2 page license agreement that seems you have to keep track of...? I sent the question to them but no response yet. Thanks... Gary

Greetings, I recently updated to the latest version. I noticed that PTE has lost the correct File Name folder associated with previously saved PTE shows. When I open a project, the File Name window shows some other project, not the correct project. Normally, when I open a .pte show, the files associated with the project will appear in the Fine Name window. Now, each time I open a .pte show, the files in the File Name window are for a different project and I have to scroll around to find the correct File Name folder and resave it to keep the correct File Name folder associated with the project. If, before I resave the .pte with the corrected File Name folder, I do a Save As, it shows the correct File Name folder. But it will not correct or update the association of the project's correct File Name folder. I have to scroll around to reset the correct File Name folder for each project. So my question is, if the Save As can find the correct File Name folder when doing a Save As, why does the .pte not automatically keep the correct path to the File Name folder? Why did the PTE lose all the correct File Name associated with all of my projects? Gary