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Colin, PAL DV & D1 4:3 - 720x576 is the Industry Standard -Video Frame Size. (non-square pixel size) What size are your actual image files ? Try sizing your images for PAL at 768x576 for 4:3 or 1024x576 for 16:9 (square pixel size) Read this link : Optimum File Size for DVD - WnSoft Forums http://www.picturestoexe.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=6965

Welcome Mario, The Deluxe edition purchase enables the Video Builder options and features ... whereas the Standard edition does not. All other options and features are the same otherwise. Test it firsthand ... you can directly perform/compare a test for yourself using the Video Builder process and your Nero process. Even though you may not have purchased the Deluxe edition ... you can still create a DVD using the Video Builder which contains a "Created with Trial Version of Video Builder" banner. Just click - Burn DVD Video Disc/OK and not the Load a Key button to perform the trial. I will leave the perception of quality to the eyes of the beholder/viewer and the equipment used to display it. Video Builder is definitely the easier/step saver process for direct burns.

Ray. You may want to seriously think about adding more memory to your system. 128MB Memory is basically the minimum requirement just for using/getting XP in the door with limited frills. A Radion X300 SE is capable of 256MB with shared GPU memory ... most likely hogging alot of your RAM. If your system is runing on the memory borderline ... many performance issues can come and go ( depending on what programs are currently running and what is sitting preloaded/background at startup). You be real surprised by adding additional memory how it can rectify/resolve many performance issues. Memory (except Rambus) is real cheap these days and is the best first/quick fix step to improving any system. Just consider that most every thing you add and install these days just eats up/or into your total overall system memory usuage. Many LCD screens not set at optimal resolution can demand more memory usuage.

John, If changing to the 120 dpi setting did not work ... go back to Advanced Window in Display Properties and try the Custom Setting in the drop-down list. Try the different % ... or better yet ... left-click and drag the ruler/scale backward or forward to adjust. (Make sure to release between drags to visually see new changes.) Do any of your other program windows/text have the same sizing issue ?

Big Kev, One must be very carefull/protective of the originals/sources when using various versions of .pte files and multiple program PTE versions installed on the same PC ... as file corruptions/changes can easily be introduced and become irreversible. I suggest to always safely keep the final/originals in a zip container and extract for use when needed. Using multiple versions of any program ... not just PTE ... can create some undesired results in the merging of versions. Many software programs wont allow multiple program versions installed due to the file conflicts/corruptions that can be introduced. Portions of PTE v5.0 core/architecture is vastly different than that of v4.48. A v4.48 file opened in v5.0 PTE may not Preview/Complie 100% exactly as when created in v4.48 PTE. The new v5.0 has omitted some feature settings/elements and enhanced many with additional settings/elements. For example the Screen Options changes ... v5.0 now uses Aspect Ratio of a Slide settings and Objects and Animations settings on how the user wants the image displayed. Using some Screen settings in v4.48 files when opened in v5.0 PTE can/will create some visual image differences. In reality ... the new v5.0 features, new settings and also new default values ... can overall change the older v4.48 presentation without you ever making any v5.0 settings/changes when Previewed/Compiled. As for "some of the pictures didn't appear " ... verify if the image shows in the Slide List. If the image is not displayed in the Slide List, it may be that the original image is missing from its path location referenced within the .pte file.

Big Kev, When you open a v4.48 file in v5.0 and save it ... it will be saved as a v5.0 file and is not backwards compatable. You did a wise move to make a copy first. Only way to save a v4.48 file is to open it in the v4.48 PTE. Question: Does the compiled exe show perform correctly or with the same issues as in the Preview ? Try disabling Hardware Acceleration in Project Options/Screen checkbox to compare results.

kratos, PTE v5 has the capabiliy to produce .avi files in either versions (Standard edition or Deluxe edition - with Video Builder upgrade). Actually the versions are the same ... its just that the Standard edition purchase does not have the Video Builder upgrade enabled. The Video Builder upgrade enables PTE v5 (Standard edition) to burn a DVD directly (with options) without the need of third party dvd burning software. Creating a DVD in PTE v5 (Standard edition - no upgrade) requires third party dvd burning software. Creating a stand alone .avi file is just the proper selection of codecs (audio and video) that must be already installed on your system when you create a Custom AVI using PTE. I suspect your selection/combination of codecs is not properly producing an Custom AVI. As for YouTube avi file requirements ... you will have to go to their site for the details. Do a YouTube Search in the forum for postings on the subject.

Try burning the music to a Audio CD and then rip the Audio CD using your tools into the sound format you want. If you still have problems or need more details read the full post: DMR Protected music - WnSoft Forums http://www.picturestoexe.com/forums/index....92&hl=ITune

Howard, Ralph, Al, Igor I was becoming a bit mystified when my investigation/reports/results did not quite match alot your testings ... especially since I could not find the WnSoftFolderInfo.ini anywhere on my system ... and my zip backups functioned/performed properly. But since reading Igors post ( above ) I have a little bit better understanding and found out why I could not find the rotation file -WnSoftFolderInfo.ini. I had performed my image rotations within the Q&A editor and not within the Slide List. Using the Q&A editor does not seem to create the rotation file - WnSoftFolderInfo.ini. ( it writes the rotation info directly into the .pte file) ... whereas using the Slide List creates the rotation file - WnSoftFolderInfo.ini and is dependent upon it. I guess the question now is ... how to get the rotation file - WnSoftFolderInfo.ini automatically during the backup zip stage when a user does the image (without EXIF section) rotation from within the Slide List ? ( Using the Q&A is best ... but many users are still going to use the Slide List)

Neil, There is lots of discussion on this topic when you search for them. Start with this one: http://www.picturestoexe.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=6985 In this post from Lin : Essentially DVD, whether PAL or NTSC format are low resolution not even reaching 800x600 (SVGA) standards so will never look like an original. But in addition to low resolution, when they are displayed on a computer monitor they rarely if ever look as good as when displayed on a television.

My Zip tests reveal all rotations view as prescribed ... however I use a third party zip. ** Try the Open file within PTE GUI instead of double clicking the .pte to open it ... this should solve this quirk behavior no matter your zip extraction proceedure. The error does not seem to occur in the creation process , zip packing ... but it does seem to reveal its in the way one proceedure in unpacking the zip content. It possibly my be related to XPs cashe file referencing.

Ralph, You seem to have some strange going-ons too ! I dont use the Xp Zip functions and have disabled it because of its view access/behavior at times. I use a third party zip program. Howard, I would begin with using a file comparision tool (as ExamDiff, etc) on your original .pte file and the zipped .pte file to verify any internal file differences. The tool will reveal any differences, etc. The only difference should be the ProjectFilePath= path string ... as far as I know. ** Test and see if your backup zip .pte file opens any differently on your pc ... since we know that it does not open correctly on your friends. If it opens differently ... click Save ... Exit ... and open it again to test. ** You may want to create a new backup zip of the original file again for further tests. Hopefully this will isolate the stage of where the error originates (creation process , zip packing , zip unpacking).

loftphoto, Follow Kens post for location as to where the default NAV bars reside on your pc. Review the Readme.txt and study the internal nav bar.ini files ( NAV bar folders) for the paramenters/settings that are used/required. Your NAV bar design/style may require some different settings. I have used the stock transparent .png format and the 80 pixel height ... the width will vary according to your image needs. All works wonderfully. Use the Project Options/Customize Navigation Bar for loading your Style and any scale/adjustments you need.

I have to agree also. The only thing I can suspect at the moment is the remote possiblity that you created the backup zip prior to saving the finalized .pte file where some settings were not recorded in the backup ?

Thats the versatality of PTE ... it allows the creator to select whats best for the production. Most produced slideshows are a work of art and should not be interrupted with added distractions etc, so they can be presented in all their glory and beauty. However, some slideshows are tutorials, instructive tools, training manuals, etc and require some elements of visual navigation control for the user so as not to also learn keyboard switchback functions. You might possibly summize ... I do alot of training manuals

Howard, Did the zip backup files Preview and Compile the same as your original builds at home? The zip backup just copies the original files used ... it does not alter them.

Guys ... I like this idea too ! Since sound and music is such an integral part of creating/viewing a slideshow these days ... allowing user control over the volume (up. down. mute or slider) would definitely compliment the full A/V experience.

Al, KSF I have used many options thru the years to retain notes on my projects. My proposal is not a high priority feature, just a suggestion to add some nice finishing touches. The best way I have found to store project notations internally is to use the Project/ Customise Help Message. I rarely use the Help Window in PTE shows ... so I make use of it for my notation needs. It works very effectively and I can read/edit it at any time. The best part is that the information is stored internally just for that particular .pte file. Its just a click to view it from PTEs Project dropdown menu. So I can wait ... as the above method works rather fast & easy for my current purpose.

Production Notes (or Project Notes) Window within PTEs GUI with capability to enter/save/display any notes or comments ... this would be relative to the currently opened .pte project file. This would allow one to keep the current state/ history of the project by inserting any personal text notations. It also would be a very helpful reminder when opening the saved .pte project file after some lengthy time period or when uploading for another users benefit. The information would be saved/contained within the .pte file and only viewable from within PTEs GUI. Something like below :

Bob, George All MS Windows come with notepad.exe ... unless you removed it for some reason. Go to taskbar Start - Run - and just type notepad ... if its installed it will open. MS Word in some cases (due to it formatting) sometimes changes the file size. Your Pte.Key should be exactly 231 bytes. Have you purchased the Video Builder upgrade and trying to load that key ? Load that key from the buttons Video and Burn DvD - Video Disc

Olivier, Being that the Driver Update for your Intel 82845 G/GL graphic controller did not solve your issue ... please supply some additional details about your system configuration. 1- Operating System (Xp. Vista ?) 2- Total System Memory / RAM (obtain from System Properties/General) 3- Total Graphic Memory Size ( obtain from Display Properties/Adapter Information- Memory Size) 4- Monitor Screen Resolution (obtain from Display Properties) 5- Monitor Refresh Rate ( obtain from Display Properties/Monitor Settings) In the meantime try building the same show with and without Hardware Acceleration from the PTE Project Options/Screen Tab: Hardware Acceleration (D3D) checkbox and report any difference.

See the PTE Help File- Frequently Asked Qustions - Question 17 or the PTE Site page Faqs - Question 17 http://www.wnsoft.com/apr/faq.htm 17. Question: I bought PicturesToExe vX.xx. Should I pay again for the next versions? Answer: No, you need not pay for PicturesToExe again and you can use all future versions of PicturesToExe for free. Your license for VideoBuilder in PicturesToExe Deluxe intended for two years and you can buy “Upgrade to Deluxe” again to continue use VideoBuilder and be able burn DVD-Video discs.

loftphoto, How many slides in your Menu.exe setup ? For your pause function to work I believe you must Sync Music and Slides on Project Options- Main tab. Add your Music to Project Options-Music tab. If your Menu.exe is just 1 slide ... just copy and paste as slide 2 so you can Sync Music and Slides. EDITED NOTE: This setup wont work for your purpose. Ater having coffee, I just realized you are using the music from within the menu to play for the other show links.

oliver, I would first try and get a driver update for your Intel 82845 G/GL graphic controller from Intel. Ive seen a newer Driver Revision 6.14.10.4342 than your current driver version. PTE v5 is a bit more demanding of video cards than v4.48 and older. Hopefully that solves your issue. I believe your onboard video is only capable of 32 MB @ 128 MB System Memory or 64 MB @ 129MB+ System Memory. It may be time to invest beyond onboard video.

Im not aware of any official tutorial for burning in the Video Builder as of this date. You do not need to create a avi file ... just go to the Video Builder to burn your DVD. On the final check list you will be presented a few checkbox options. Select Burn DVD Disc and any others if you feel you require them. The more boxes checked will require more proceessing time. This is all relative to the speed of which your pc can read and write huge amounts of data to the Disc and hard drive. You may want to start with just Burn DVD Disc and try the others at a later time to see how it impacts your process time. I have been researching to make a list of basic settings/requirements for burning DVD. Possibile slow downs: - Temp and compile output is on the same hardrive as Windows and the Windows swap file. Windows may start swapping in which case it will drastically slow down compile. - Use of any type of compression on drive - Use of virus checking that checks all data Speed up the process: - Place temp and output directories each on different drives if possible ... not only on the local drive/partition