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Hi Xaver, Thanks for the info. I will do some experimenting with the settings in PTE as suggested and then project the various options to see what is on the screen. It seems that if the images are larger than 1400 x 1050 then the projected image will be down-sized to 1400 x 1050 giving a full screen image without any of the original images being cropped in the process. Also by utilising the method you suggest a similar effect will result. As we are currently producing at 1024 x 768 it would appear from earlier posts that the image will automatically up-size with a resulting degredation of the images. To what extent will need to be looked at closely. We will also need to consider individuals who use a 3 x 2 aspect ratio to ensure the full width of the images are shown albeit with a blank strip at the top and bottom. All the best Tony

Hi All, Thanks for all your info. It's a shame the "Virtual Size Of Slide" doesn't do what I thought it might. Maybe this function could be incorporated, if practical/possible, in a future update. The way forward now seem much clearer and with a little more experimentation we should be able to come up with suitable recommendations for future sequences. Tony Life was all so different before everything changed!

Hi Peter/Brian, Again thank you for your responses. However, I am still not sure of the purpose of "Virtual Size Of Slide". Am I correct in assuming that if a sequence produced in PTE5.6 has imported images of 2560 x 1925 used with the Project Options>Screen "Virtual Size Of Slide" set to 1400 x 1050 these will project Full Screen with no Up-Sizing or Down-Sizing when projected using a 1400 x 1050 projector. Is this the purpose of "Virtual Size Of Slide"? Tony

Hi Dave, Thanks for the response. My question really I suppose is to do with the quality of the images if projected with a higher resolution projector. For example if a 1024 X 768 sequence is projected using a 1400 x 1050 projector the images it may be resized but there will be some degredation or, does it leave a black border around the projected images?. However, if the sequence is re-created in PTE5.6 using the "Virtual Size Of Slide" at 1400 x 1050 will the quality be maintained and full screen images projected? If the "Virtual Size Of Slide" is not for this purpose, what is it's function? We project several sequences in a show and therefore need consistency in the way the sequences are created. We do not want to see some sequences with black borders all the way round and others filling the screen. Hope this all makes sense. Tony

Brian, Perhaps it may be possible to extend this discussion to include digital projectors. Our club has recently purchased a Canon SX60 which has a resolution of 1400 x 1050 and my understanding of the "Virtual Size Of Slide" in PTE Project Options>Screen tab allows larger images to be placed into PTE5.6 but with a preset size for actual viewing/showing. In other words it appears that shows can be created at 1024 x 768 from the project file today using images which are say, 2560 x 1920 but are future proofed by re-creating the show from the project file at a future date by increasing the preset "Virtual Size Of Slide" thus creating the same show giving full screen presentation when using a higher resolution projector/screen. Obviously aspect ratio will have to be the same if a full screen image is to be projected (4:3). Have I got this right? Tony

Hi Igor/LumenLux, Thank you for your replies. I will see if the problem can be resolved with updated drivers. All the best Tony

Hi Lin, The mouse-over "hand icon" appears in 5.5 if you use it on text but does not appear when using a button. I have just run a show tonight using this facility. Tony

Hi Igor, Thanks for the reply. I now think the problem may be to do with the video drivers as I get the same effect starting the sequences from within a folder. It is not a high frequency flicker just a single momentary black screen and then back to the folder sceen and then the sequence begins. It is probably only a fraction of a second but is definitely visible. The problem only occurs on my laptop and not on the desktop computer. Many thanks Tony

Igor, I believe there is a bug in 5.6. When an "action on mouse click" has been created with a text or button there is no "mouse over" recognition when running as an exe file or in preview mode. ie The cursor remains the same and does not change to identify the designated action. Or as I put it in a post with Peter, "the fist with the pointed finger" does not appear when the cursor is placed over the button or text.. Hope this helps All the best Tony

Hi Torin, Have you downloaded the user manual from WnSoft website? I think you will find the information you require there. Tony

Hi Peter, Re the fist. In 5.5 and before if youset up an action such as launch an application when you moved the mouse cursor over it a fist with the pointing finger appeared to let you know there was an action associated with it. In 5.6 the fist does not appear therefore unless you are aware of such an action you would not be able to find it. All you have is the normal arrow cursor. I guess the antivirus is the next thing to check, I hadn't thought of that one. And yes I am running Xp not Vista. All the best Tony

Hi Peter, I have produced the menu in 5.6 and that does not flicker when started. However as the sequences are from differen tauthors and different versions of PTE, I have no way of creating each sequences in 5.6. I actually tried theRun Slideshow and got the "must be created in 5.6" message. I am still bewildered though why this only occurs on the laptop computer and not the desktop. Also the disappearing fist seems to be a bit of a loss in 5.6. Perhaps this might be fixed in a later version. Thanks for your help. Tony

Hi Peter, I am runnung from a menu. However, I have now discovered the same thing happens from the desktop. Essentially there is a little blip when the screen goes to black and back to the menu screen or desktop whichever I am running from. In PTE for the menu removing graphic acceleration seems to improve it slightly. This is something new it doesn't happen on the main computer only on the laptop. I have used this method before without the problem so I'm not sure what is causing the problem. By the way in 5.6 the fist seems to have dissappeared for running files from text in a menu sequence. Have you noticed this? All the best Tony

Help! When starting some PTE sequences the screen flickers before the sequence starts. Can anyone advise why. System is Windows Xp on a laptop. I have not seen this before and it does not happen on desktop computer. Many thanks Tony

Hi Mary, Many thanks for the link. I have just downloaded and watched the sequence. Absolutely stunning! All the best TC Hi Tom, Thanks for the images. As you can see the link I was looking for can all be seen via Mary's link. All ther best TC

Hi Ken, What a star! I have been looking for this for some time and you find it in minutes. Many thanks for your help. TC

Hi Folks, Some time ago I saw a post describing how to create an Artistic Water Colur painting effect or similar on canvas in Photoshop. I have searched for some time but have not been able to find it. I seem to remember someone referring to a Barry Beckham method. Can anyone help please. TC

Hi Andy, Absolutely great. I like sequences which tell a story and this is very well done with the song telling it all. Well done All the best TonyC

Hi Tom, I will be there both days all being well. If you want to meet up you can get in touch via the Leeds AV Group website. I took all the photos in my sequence on Saturday last year. Basically you get to Embsay and park your car and take the train to Bolton Abbey where it all happens and make the return jopurney to Embsay when you are ready. I think the return fare is about £8. All the best TC

Hi Eric, Thanks for posting your show I enjoyed it very much. Perhaps I might see you at Embsay/Bolton Abbey this coming weekend! Further to Tom's reference to the Leeds AV Group (thanks Tom) you will be made most welcome if you can come along when we start again in October (as will anyone else) Details are on the club website at :- and you will also find my humble sequence from last year at Embsay on the website. All the best TonyC

Hi Lin, Managed to downoad it in just over 56min. Only watched the first five minutes or so but love the music and images. All I need now is an hour to sit and enjoy the rodeo. Thanks for sharing it. All the best Tony C

Hi Marjolaine, Thank you for your good wishes and a super card. May you too enjoy the season and have a great 2008 and wishing the same to all Forum members. TonyC

Hi LW, Great to watch. It left me thinking "how do they do that?" : Well done TonyC

Hi Geoff, A nice gentle stroll through the year of nature. A restful and pleasing combination of music and photographs. Thanks for sharing Geoff. Also had a look at your website, very imprssive. TonyC www.tcdigitalphotography.co.uk

Hi Neil, I also had the same problem TonyC