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========================= I went back and tried it again. I see there is a difference. When I drag one by one, I get strange, random durations. However, if I highlight the group of images and then drag them down as a group, they all get the same default duration, as expected. And this is dragging into an empty Timeline. So, I think there is a bug! :)/> Gary

========================= I don't think you are following my example. They are dropped into an empty Timeline. The first time, the durations for the 3 slides were: 12.328, 18.994 and 5.0. I removed the images and dragged them down again. Now the durations were: 15.724, 22.516 and 5. Then, I tried it again, but I double-clicked on each image to put them into the show. The durations now were: 5.0, 22.516 and 15.724. I tried the double-click process again and got: 15.724, 22.516 and 5.0. What do these durations have to do with 'where I dropped them'? They were dropped into a blank Timeline. Each time I got different durations. Gary

===================== Lin, I am not trying to reinvent the wheel. Try this. Start a new show with, say 3 images. While in the empty Timeline, drag each one down, one by one, into the Timeline. Why would you get random durations for these three images as I got in my original posting? Why would the images not get the default duration for each image as you would get when you did the 'Add selected files...'? Just trying to tighten the spokes on the wheel. Gary

============================== Dave, Yes, that is a solution! But, you make my point. If I happen to drag images into the Timeline (there are not other images, yet, and I am starting a new show) you get random durations for the images. You should get the same results when dragging/dropping images (into an empty Timeline) as you do when doing the 'Add Selected Images'. Right???? I don't think you want to disallow dragging an image. ;)/> Let's make 'dragging/dropping' imagaes (into an empty Timeline) and 'Add Selected Images' consistent. There is no reason to get random durations when dragging/dropping into a blank Timeline. Gary

=============================== Lin, I agree that putting in images into a new show using the Timeline is 'unreliable', or at least confusing, as shown in my results. And that is my point. I am not a new user and this is a potential complication that a new user (or even a old user like me) can inadvertently fall into. If images are inserted into a blank Timeline (when starting a new show), getting random durations does not make sense. It seems the durations should at least be whatever the default is set to. If I double-click on an image in the File List when in the Timeline, and there are images already in the Timeline, the image is sent to the end of the Timeline with the default duration. So, I think the result should be the same if there are no images yet in the show as there is with images in the show (inserted with the default duration). I understand that if you are in the Timeline, and you drag an image into an existing image, the duration gets split between the two images and the total length of the show does not increase. But this is an inconsistency that, I think, should be addressed. Gary

Greetings, I have been using PTE for a long time. I just noticed something that I never noticed before. I started creating a show in V8. It was only three images. The default slide duration is set at 5.0. I first dragged each image into the show. I noticed that each image had a different duration. The first time, the durations for the 3 slides were: 12.328, 18.994 and 5.0. I removed the images and dragged them down again. Now the durations were: 15.724, 22.516 and 5. Then, I tried it again, but I double-clicked on each image to put them into the show. The durations now were: 5.0, 22.516 and 15.724. I tried the double-click process again and got: 15.724, 22.516 and 5.0. Then, I noticed I was in the Timeline and I realized that I should have been in the Slide View, where dragging down or double-clicking the images all came in at the default of 5.0. So, my question is, why, when inserting these 3 images into the Timeline, does durations of each slide come out differently, seemingly at random durations, as shown above??? Gary

==================================== Greetings PhotoFlora, I have been asking for something similar for some time but it has not been addressed. If you put slides in the project (dragging them down from the File List), the filenames becomes bolded (and they become a 'Main Object'). However, if you "Add Image" while in O&A (they therefore are not a 'Main Object'), the filename is not bolded, so you are not sure if it has been put in the project or not. I made one show where only video clips were added to each blank slide. The File List had only video clips in the folder. When I looked at the File List, I could not tell which video clips had been used or not. It would be nice to be able to distinguish if an image or a video clip has been added if it is not a 'Main Object'. I have asked that some indicator be created for images that have been "Added" (therefore not a 'Main Object') to the show, such as italics or a color, or anything so we know that that image has been to the project. I think this would be a useful and helpful improvement. Gary

============================ Lin, The problem occurs with my Windows 7 and Windows 8.0 with PTE 8.01 and PTE 7.0.1 and PTE 6.5. I don't have an XP machine to see what you see. But I'd think that if it is happening differently between operating systems, I'd call it a bug (or whatever you want to call it) and hopefully Igor can fix it. But covering up menu icons when resizing a window, I would think should not happen. Gary

====================== Peter, Eric, Lin, Yes, 'design fault' is a good way to put it. I don't see why that row of tool icons needs to be included with the resizing of the File List. The simple solution is to move the bottom of that 'window' to be above the tool icon row. And Eric can drag the window any which way and not have any icon covered up. Lin, interesting that you say it does not happen XP. I assume you are using 8.0.1. I wonder why the difference. Igor???? Gary

====================== Eric, You must have me confused with someone else. I definitely do NOT "cherry pick" from different folders. Quite the opposite. You showed three images in your posting. Two are in the Slide View. However, the problem I am describing only happens in the Timeline View. And in your third image you show the problem very clearly. I think the solution to not having an icon cover other icon is to have the bottom border of the Files List to end just above the row of icons beneath it. When the File List window is resized left to right, the icons beneath remain in their place and not override the other icons. Gary

========================= Greetings Lin, It might be a result of how Windows works but the problem is a placement of the icons and design of the Files List window. It the affected icons (under the Files List window) are moved to the right, where the mini-player is, then the icons would not be covered or overridden by the movement of the Files List. Also, why not put a limit on how far the Files List can be moved to the left so as not to override the icons. I don't see any excuse for menu icons to be able to disappear or be overridden when a window is re-sized. Or, better yet, why not have the bottom edge of the Files List window to end just above those icons so the re-sizing of the Files List window will not affect those icons???? Gary

Greetings, I opened a show in V.8.0.1 and I noticed something strange. On the main screen, two icons were overlapping each other. At first I thought that my screen was having problems so I re-opened PTE. After a few seconds, I happened to move the Files List window to the right and the icons then separated. I think this could cause a problem for someone who might not realize that this can happen. Perhaps, the dropdown menu (with Fit All Slides...) should be moved to the right so that when the Files List window is moved to the left, it will not cause an overlap of icons, one sitting on top of another one. Or reposition most of the icons to the right of the Files List window border so no icons would be 'hidden' if the Files List window was adjusted to the left. And the problem varies whether you have the 'Show File Tree' selected or not. Gary

===================== Igor and all, Yes, that was it. I had inadvertently had the 'Windowed Mode' selected, since I had used a previous show that apparently had the 'Windowed Mode' selected, I just inserted a different video. I switched back to 'Full Screen' and it un-greyed-out the '(Custom'. But, the '(Custom' choice was stll there in the drop-down menu. And it is missing the last closed parenthesis. So there must be something else going on. I tried to make the same mistake/correction a previous show that I had selected 'Windowed Mode' but I can not get the '(Custom' selection to show. Thanks for the help. Gary ADDED LATER: Ok, I see why I still get the 'Custom' setting. I had an non-standard aspect ratio set. But the fact of seeing the '(Custom' made me think there was a problem. Perhaps Igor should remove the first '(' (parentheses), so it does not look like an error. Gary

========================== Lin, The show is an introductory blank slide and the next slide has an inserted video about a minute long, and ends with a blank slide. I have made this similar show many times but never had this grey-out 'custom' thing show up. I just resized the inserted video within the blank slide. Here is the video info attached. Gary

Greetings, I just created a show in 7.5.10. I noticed that when I went into the Project Options/Aspect Ratio, I see that the Aspect Ratio is greyed-out. I have never seen this happen in the past and I am wondering how this could happen. Any ideas? See attached. Gary

============================= Jan, You blew me away with your '...In The Basket' show. You continue to do sensational work!!! Merry Christmas... Sincerely, Gary

==================================== Greetings, Being close is better than nothing. Gary

========================= Yes, my terminology was not quite right so I did a quick edit. There is room for the 'Size of Exe File'. I hope it will be put back as it was in 7.5. Gary

Greetings, The 'Size of Exe File' is not available to be shown in the Status bar in 8.0. Has this been eliminated? Gary

==================== Barry, Wow...that is quite a compilation of information!!!! Thanks much. It will take long time to get through it but I am sure it will help a lot. Thanks.... Gary

===================== Greetings Tom, It seems there should not be a problem with Fences when updating to Win8. I'm familiar with the snapshot process. I'd take a snapshot just before upgrading to Win8, just in case. The big question is whether to upgrade to Win8.0 or to Win8.1. From my reading of Microsoft sites, you will lose all applications if you upgrade directly to Win8.1, but not if you upgrade first to 8.0, then upgrade to 8.1 (when going from Win7 to Win8). But this is certainly not clear. Microsoft likes to leave minefields for us. I know the best way is to reinstall all applications when making a major Windows upgrade, but I've got just too much stuff to go through that process. Thanks... Gary

===================== Greetings Tom, I don't mean to hijack Lin's posting, but, since you mentioned 'Fences', I'd like to ask you a question about it. I use 'Fences' extensively on my Win7 desktop PC. I want to upgrade my Win7 to Win8. I am afraid of losing all of my 'Fences' configurations. I know I can make a snapshot and restore my Fences but I was wondering if you went through that process. I know all my programs work in Win8 but the process of upgrading a Wom7 Desktop to Win8, with Fences, makes me a little apprehensive. I don't want to mess anything up. I assume my Fences will appear in the Win8's Desktop with no problems???? Did you have any problems, if you did this same process??? Thanks... Gary

============================== Lin, I see you have a special reason or need to run DOS. In the 'old days', I remember using it and having a need for it. But, nowadays, DOS is a distant memory. I really have no idea about Win8 and 'true DOS emulation'. But I ran across this site that might be a program that might allow you to do what you need to do in Win8. Just for kicks, take a look at this site for DOSBox: http://www.dosbox.com/wiki/Main_Page "DOSBox is an emulator that recreates a MS-DOS compatible environment (complete with Sound, Input, Graphics and even basic networking). This environment is complete enough to run many classic MS-DOS games completely unmodified. In order to utilize all of DOSBox's features you need to first understand some basic concepts about the MS-DOS environment." This site seems to say DOSBox is compatible...mostly at least: http://www.microsoft...sid=Windows%208 And here is a YouTube that shows DOSBox and Win8 installation: I don't know if this fits into your needs but it looks interesting. Gary

======================== Greetings Lin, I am wondering about you plan to replace Win8 with Win7. I am not wanting to start a "which is better than...' thread. But I am just curious about your feelings that you apparently want to avoid Win8. I am bringing this up because I recently purchased a laptop with Win8. I was dreading the fact that maybe some programs would not run in Win8. But, to my surprise, all of my programs from my Win7 desktop PC were installed onto the laptop and I've had no problem with them. If you are not liking the Win8 'design', I, too, was apprehensive. But I found that, since I never used the Start window in Win7, all I do is click on the Desktop square on the Win8 Start window and get to the Desktop that looks just like Win7. I, in fact, like Win8 to the point that I am considering upgrading my Win7 desktop to Win8. Now I really have apprehension with this process (and the potential pitfalls), but I want to try it sooner or later. So, just wondering why you would go through the trouble of replacing the Win8 with Win7. And your new desktop sounds 'sweet'!!!! Gary

================================= Greetings, Well, it seems that nobody has given the Netgear's Push2TV device a try. Since my new laptop has the WiDi capability, I finally pick up one and gave it a try yesterday. I wanted to send my PTE's exes from my laptop to the TV wirelessly. First of all, the instructions can lead you astray when you first try to install it, at least it did for me. After several hours on the phone with Netgear's tech help ( in India), the said to return it and get another one. I had tried to reset the device (with the paper clip in the small hole) so many times, the reset button must have broke because the paperclip went all the way in with no effect. Nor could be get it to work. Also, the on-screen instructions, somehow, switch from English to Spanish or Italian, for example, and we could not get it back to English. Anyway, I was really curious what the results would be, so I exchanged it for another one. I finally figured out the proper steps that were not that complicated. The results, when playing the PTE exes from my laptop wirelessly to the WiDi device (that is plugged into an HDMI port on the TV), were impressive. Played just fine and no degradation of the video or sound. In fact, it looked better than on my laptop. Sound and video were in sync. It looked just as good as if it the laptop was directly connected to the TV via an HDMI cable. But...I noticed that when I switch to playing a YouTube video, for example, it did not function too well. Not sure why yet. But that was not my main purpose for the use of the WiDi device. I wanted to not use my 24 foot HDMI cable strung across my family room from the TV to the sofa. So, I think I will keep it. Gary