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Most of the western United States is currently very hot. Portland Oregon is expected to reach 46 deg. C today. We are lucky that when the interior regions get hot we have a cool ocean air breeze on the coast. I think that is why giant redwood trees grow here.

It appears that Microsoft (Windows) has joined forces with computer manufacturers to force upgrades. I have a 2nd gen Ryzen 7 2700x. I think Windows 10 is supported until 2025 so will not have to upgrade right away. If I buy a new computer I can help test PTE compatibility in Win 11 or I might switch to Apple completely. Tom *I could buy a TPM 2 module for my MSI motherboard for about $50 USD. I understand encryption is important and ransomware is getting out of control. Apple's version of TPM is named T2 and is integrated into the Apple M1 silicon.

Posted as a suggestion. https://www.pteavstudio.com/forums/topic/25128-add-a-new-button-action-play-video-with-return/ Thanks, Tom

To solve various problems with external media players it would be nice to have a new video play option using the existing PTE Player. Maybe add a new button action "Play video with Return". Users would then have new option of using internal PTE player or continue to use external file association player or run application player. I think MP4 would be only media type required if difficult to support all video types. As described here. Thanks, Tom

Apple has also been developing their software from home. I will probably jump on Windows 11 when available later this year (after Igor tests PTE compatibility). So far I have not be bitten too bad. I am interested in Android compatibility and Windows ARM support. Tom

Looks interesting. Free update later this year. Android software in Microsoft Store. Store 0% fee if you use your own commerce engine. Apple might have to rethink their software restrictions. Maybe PTE will be in the Microsoft Store. Tom https://www.theverge.com/2021/6/24/22546791/microsoft-windows-11-announcement-features-updates https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-11

Nice slideshow. The children seem to be having a good time. Currently 15 C here close to the Pacific ocean. We sometimes get up to 25 C in late summer. It's humid heat so it feels warmer. Tom

I wonder if it would be possible for the player app to natively support mp4 video without requiring a .pteav container file? It seems like there is no conversion of video when creating a .pteav file? That might add to the versatility of the player. Tom

I have noticed this on my Mac where the menu loses focus after playing a video or slideshow. My solution was to create .pteav slideshows (video or photos) and then run as a slideshow from the menu. The player knows it does not have to start a new process to run the .pteav data file. Tom

This is great news. I hope you get a chance to test Windows 11 when it's available for developers. Thanks, Tom

The 50% discount on Affinity software will end June 30. If you are hesitant to rent Adobe software this may be a good option. Tom

Can you play a .exe slideshow without an access violation? If you don't have one you can download from https://www.slideshowclub.com/files/category/1-slideshows/ I would check my Windows operating system and graphics card to see if any updates are available. Tom

I was wondering if anyone has used automatic AI/neural engine colorization software for old photos and which is your favorite? On Windows I have tested Photoshop 2021 Neural Colorization filter, PhotoGlory, and MyHeritage. I think MyHeritage uses https://github.com/jantic/DeOldify . My next step is to try a Mac version of auto colorize software for comparison. Photo of my grandmother probably sometime around 1940-1960 era. Thanks, Tom

Hi Rosy, I don't have this camera but it looks like there is a reset option. https://panasonic.ca/viewing/ALL/DMC-FZ300PP/OI/sqw0419/sqw0419.pdf From pages 73 and 74. Tom

I agree. The software works great on the M1. Tom

Thanks Dave, It's good to know that PTE has the option to enable the selection. Tom

Hi Geoff, Testing on a Mac. When opacity is set to 0 you can see the selection when moving. Not sure why they are missing when opacity is > 0. Some of my other apps keep the selection handles/outline visible, some do not. Tom

Thanks for the update. I have tested other symbols and they all appear to be working. https://www.macworld.co.uk/how-to/mac-keyboard-type-symbols-3504584/ Tom

I have a Mini with a Windows keyboard. I think it's supposed to be option g (alt g) but that keyboard shortcut doesn't work in PTE. You can copy it from this web page with a simple click. https://fsymbols.com/copyright/ or maybe copy/paste this. © Tom

The transition has 3 types of photo albums each with 2 rotation options. The number 2 version is my attempt to copy the really nice Album style in PTE. The number 3 version was copied from an old photo I have from 1961 that protects the photo when closed and also can be used as a stand. You can change the cover from an old camera to something else (2 images 480x1080). I decided to keep things simple and not worry about shadows (maybe later). I was able to keep anti aliasing enabled and remove the line at the center of rotation. Going to take a break and work on the vegetable garden for a few days. Thanks, Tom PhotoAlbum.pteeff

That is really nice Paul. I am still working on the one and two page transitions. This video has both versions. I noticed that you can add an album cover to the first transition by enabling the Transparent background of slides. This requires the photo or video cover the complete slide or have a fill rectangle in the layer below, so by default Transparent background of slides will be disabled. Two transition versions, a straight and a rotated version based on Igor's Album style. The line down the middle seems to be visible if Edge antialiasing is enabled. Tom

Hi Rosemary, There might be another update or two in the next few days. Paul has a great version with better shadows and background. I'm adding a full image page turn to add to the Album transition with a few different viewing angles. Thanks, Tom

Yes, the Mac version is amazing. I think I made a slight course correction after leaving the Stop Lock. It could be removed and the rotation changed slightly at the Stop Lock. I can imagine the drift due to wind/current. The rotation center can be changed at each keyframe but I usually try to set it one time and disable the center object property on future keyframes unless needed. I probably just made a mistake if the rotation center changes during the boat turning. You might have to fine tune the keyframes. I think I would need a z-drive or at least a bow thruster narrowboat to make that turn. Thanks, Tom

I removed the boat from the frame and added my own keyframes so the timing is probably way off. Tom Moving boat_tom95521.pte

New version with shadow on/off option. The black center stripe in the fold is a caused by the shadow. Also changed from zoom to pan Z and rotate animation speed is now smooth. Thanks, Tom Album.pteeff