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What model laptop? Maybe the laptop will only use AMD GPU when laptop is plugged in. Also I would check the BIOS config and see if there is a setting to disable integrated GPU. Also FAQ from AMD https://www.amd.com/en/support/kb/faq/dh-017 Tom

That is great news. There is also ARM Mac mini dev computer that will help test PTE compatibility. I might get an ARM Mac mini in the future if the price is not too high. https://9to5mac.com/2020/06/22/apple-arm-developer-kit/ Tom

I was trying to make sunlight rays to an image but notice the color is fixed. Maybe add feature to change color of rectangles at each keyframe like you can already do for images. I know I could create a mask or use an image instead of rectangle to change color but was wondering why the rectangle does not have the same object properties options as an image. Thanks, Tom

Some interesting technology in the keynote. I am impressed by Apple custom chip graphics compared to Nvidia and AMD graphics chips that consume much more power. Tom https://appleinsider.com/articles/20/06/22/apple-ceo-tim-cook-announces-shift-to-apple-silicon Keynote https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEZhD3J89ZE

Hi MUR, I just finished watching your grid video. That looks like a very useful method of using a custom made grid. I don't use the PTE grid very often. I also wish we could justify left/center/right edge of objects in a frame (group). Thanks, Tom

Hi Michael, It's a great card. I highly recommend Gigabyte versions of Nvidia cards due to windforce cooling. The 1660 has no problem driving 4 monitors. The wallpaper and screensaver mentioned above is working great. Tom

That looks amazing. Congratulations, Tom

Hi Dom, Just started remodeling living room so my forum monitoring is intermittent. I will send you a DM. Thanks, Tom

Good ideas until we have a better option. I think the drop shadow method might work if we could adjust the curve to maybe a flat horizontal line to remove the fade. Thanks, Tom

Hi Dom, Very nice effect. For testing maybe show a regular zoom slide and then Vzoom slide (like the first 2 slides?). After the first minute I think the effect might start to disappear and I need a reference to get my eyes adjusted again. Thanks, Tom

By selecting all the text layers it makes it easy to edit the text. There is the limitation of not being able to rotate X or Y axis more than about 75 deg. before the individual layers become noticeable. This is a good 3D text option until maybe someday an object depth feature (Zoom Z?) is available. Thanks, Tom

Thanks everyone. The Properties Time range option is a very simple method to turn on/off layers. Tom

I could not decide if I should name it Cue Cards or Flash Cards so instead it's just Cards. Slight rotation and zoom. Photos from https://pixabay.com/ . Tom https://youtu.be/_yLqqZd4pvM Cards.pteeff

Hi Dom, Very nice. Virtual art exhibitions are getting popular due to covid-19. Tom Here are a couple of examples of Windows software from Steam. There are web hosting virtual exhibit sites (cost money) for artists. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1318980/Virtual_Exhibition/ My favorite is FlowScape's gallery with the sloped ceiling, skylights, and tree. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=weP5-Cxa6tI

Hi Gary, I did a quick test with my wife on her PC in another room with a local zoom recording and also cloud recording on her account. I was able to import both videos into PTE. There is an option to optimize recording for 3rd party editor. Maybe extra keyframes?? Tom zoom_mediainfo.txt

The File option Create Backup in ZIP does something like your suggestion, but would require you unzip and open the backup project. Tom

Hi Dom, An option to attach grid to object orientation would be nice. Thanks, Tom

Ray tracing with millions of emitters much faster using new technology. Maybe lower end NVIDIA graphics cards (< RTX) will support ray tracing? Maybe not since NVIDIA wants to sell you a new graphics card. https://news.developer.nvidia.com/rendering-millions-of-dynamics-lights-in-realtime/ Tom

+1 Yes. It has been requested a few times. Having the ability to add a stroke width and color would be nice. The workaround is not that great. I'm hoping it will be in PTE 10.N or 11. Tom

Hi Kieron, There is an article about Midi 2.0 in a recent issue of New Scientist (May 9-15 2020.). In California most of us are still wearing a mask and social distancing in public areas. I hope everyone stays healthy. Thanks, Tom

Remember the original 7 bit MIDI from 1983? The sound was not that great. The new MIDI 2.0 is 32 bit. I never used MIDI in PTE (version 5?), but for sound content creators this should be good news. https://qz.com/1788828/how-will-midi-2-0-change-music/ Tom

Hi JJB45, I like your grayscale to color. It is a really nice addition. I'm trying to add a circular wiggle using multiple masks. If it works I will post. Thanks, Tom

Hi Dom, That looks great. So many ways to make transitions... Thanks! Tom

I am not aware of any video container (avi, mp4,...) that supports a menu structure. It's possible to add chapter markers to mp4 video but I don't think that PTE 10 has the capability. It was added to suggestions. Tom

Hi Dom, Strange. If you rename the .pteff to .zip you can see the mask images are in Mandalas.zip. I deleted the transition in PTE, downloaded from the forum, imported, and it works again. Not sure what might be wrong with the transition. I will do some more testing. Thanks, Tom