Folder with slides used

[MUR]

Hi

I read that is posible to do a project with slides in different locations on the hard disk and PTE can create a folder with the slides used.

How it's made?

MUR

[davegee]

Template.

http://docs.picturestoexe.com/en/techniques/templates

[MUR]

Thanks devegee

On second thought, I think they talk about to creating a backup in zip

MUR

[davegee]

BIZ is just a Template zipped up to go.

[MUR]

OK thanks

MUR

[wideangle]

Hi MUR

Using a template will collect all your slides from different locations and put them into a single folder. That folder is by default on C drive in the ProgramData folder which is a hidden folder in Windows (although you can redefine its location).

I don't bother with templates at all. Instead I always do a Backup to Zip for every single project I create. That way I have immediate control of where I save it (usually onto a second drive), can immediately retrieve it, and it's readily available for copying etc etc without having to display hidden folders.

Above all I straightaway have a backup of my work, so don't suffer from the kind of problems about lost files sometimes mentioned on the forum.

Regards

wideangle

[davegee]

If the Template version is used and directed to a specified folder on a drive other than C, instant access to that Template at any time in the future is available via the File / Template menu without having to search and Extract.

DG

[wideangle]

Hi DaveG

Yes, that's true, but to direct to a specific folder you have to go into File -> Templates -> Manage Templates and set the path before you can go to File -> Templates -> Create Template From This Show.

Backup to Zip is just two clicks as a simple Save As, so it's quicker and offers full flexibility of where to save it.

I was just pointing out that was my preferred approach because it is quick and gives a backup of your work at the same time.

Nothing wrong with templates if you like 'em! I just don't see the need for them.

Regards

wideangle

[davegee]

No problem,

My Templates are all in a single PTE Templates Folder on a drive which is backed up regularly.

Instant access to every show you have ever made:

DG