This is exactly what I do. I use a project name including a running number: MyProject_01.pte, MyProject_02.pte, and so on. Therefore I do not need PTE's backup method.
I currently have this turned off as I prefer to save with a different name as I go along making changes, so that I can always go back to an earlier version if needed.
But I can see how it would be useful for beginners and in the event of a system crash. At least you can get back to what you were working on.
Jill
You can easily get a Full screen image simply by pressing the Spacebar in PTE, either from the thumbnail in the Filelist or in the Fullscreen view.
Then press ESC to return.
You can also rename the Slide from Slide Options Main Tab. This only change the name within PTE & not the actual filename, but can still be very useful if you wish to number each image.
I just feel that you are making more work for yourself with the way you are doing it.
But if it works for you then fine.
Jill
It is so much easier to do it in PTE.
I leave everything in their original folders & just add them to PTE in the order needed.
But if you want to move (duplicate) them all to a dedicated folder first then fine.
Go to that folder in PTE, press CTRL+D & all the images & videos will be added to the Timeline.
Then simply go into Fullscreen View & drag them to the positions you want them.
I am sure that this will be much quicker than having to move them around and/or rename them in another program. You are only have to sort them once.
Jill
Hello Igor, Congratulations on the 25 years of an excellent program (the best) to build slide shows. I was away for 10 years after moving from Windows to Mac and was so delighted when you offered a Mac version which I immediately purchased. Wishing you well!