Azmi

Hi there, Sure enough PSP has all the whistles and features of what a slideshow prog should ideally have. No doubts about it. But ... But... the one thing that PSP cannot match PTE is the most important feature of any slideshow i.e. IMAGE QUALTITY, IMAGE QUALITY AND IMAGE QUALITY. Period. And in the event if PTE has the ability to incorporate all the features and whistles of PSP, then it will be no doubt be the uno numero or mother of all slideshow progs out there. I rest my case. Regards Azmi

Hi I also use XARA 3D for the titles which can be saved as png, avi, etc. See Xara.com for more info. Regards Azmi

Yes. I did use MMB some time ago and use it to create the type of hotspot you mentioned. I believe they are sample of templates to that effect either posted at the web site or by MMB forum members. Just surf the website & try your luck. Regards Azmi

LumenLux Try this software. It does as what you require above. Multimedia Builder 4.9.7.8 @ www.mediachance.com Regards Azmi

Igor The ability to resize picture keeping the proportions intact. TQ. Azmi javascript:emoticon('') smilie

Dear Igor, Well done for version 4.3. Now for version 4.4, here is my 3 top wish list :- 1. Option to fade out music at end of show. 2. Ken Burns Effect ( pan & zoom) 3. Ability to resize picture in Object Editor. Thank You and keep up the good work. Azmi

Igor, My wish list in simple words : 1. Light Table to sort pictures 2. Fade out music at end of last slide 3. Zoom In and Out Transition 4. Ken Burms Effect (Pan and Zoom) That's All. N.B. : All the above are now available either one or the other in competing products. Regards Azmi

I would also like to reply my opinion on the other program that Guru mentioned i.e. Slide Show To Go. I have used it but finds that PTE is a bit better in terms of its fade transistion. The size control of images is also better in PTE. There is also another program which is as good as PTE where fades are concerned i.e. Album Viewer & Generator at www.xydot.com. It has 4 distinguish transistion that is not available on other slideshow programs i.e. spot fade, zoom in and out fade, paint drop and flare. These combination of transistions makes a WOW! presentation. I would again suggest Igor look at this transistions as there are cinematic in nature and would make a slideshow stand out from the rest. It also has the ability to automate a 2, 3 or 4 picture layout on one slide but its screen size control function needs further improvement. In my opinion there are only 4 slideshow programs out there in the market which is worth taking a look and comparing their capabilities and from this healthy comparison and discussion, suggest to Igor which of the best features from the other 3 programs could be integrated into PTE to make it the overall number ONE 1. Pictures To Exe 4.20 2. Album Viewer & Generator 2.2.3.0 3. ProShow Gold 2.0 4. SlideShow To Go 7.10 Azmi

The program ecps was referring to is Proshow no doubt . Based on their latest release , the developer obviously had came out with a lot of new features which I feel Igor should take a look. The Pan and Zoom Capability ( "Ken Burns" Effect) is the latest feature besides the DVD creation function. Also video and audio compression options have been added to control the size of the final output depending on the users requirements. But with all due respect to PROSHOW, PTE too has features which other slideshow programs do not have or match up to the standards set by PTE i.e. interactive buttons, run external programs, screen size control of images, start show from desktop etc besides not forgetting one of the best fade transistion available in the market today. Having said that, in a globalised IT environment where digital photography and images are the norm of the day, new and better features are being churned out by slideshow developers around the globe to compete with one another and maybe for this reason members of this forum should continue to give practical suggestions and improvements to Igor and his team so that PTE could continue to be the top choice for slideshow creation. Again , some forum members may not support the idea of product comparison due to the fact that this forum is solely for discussing PTE issues but I personally believe to continually improve PTE and to ensure that it is not left out behind competiton, topics about the new and latest features the competition has offered can be discussed in a healthy manner (maybe without mentioning the competitor's brand). Azmi Faithful PTE User

Granot Will sure try out your suggestion as I cant have my "swf masterpieces " stolen all the time And about the road signs in Kuala Lumpur ... Well they are in English because it is a international language and will help tourist find thier way in city. By the way, English is a major spoken language in Malaysia besides Malay ( Official Language) , Chinese and Indian. Azmi

Hi Granot, Welcome back. I have used your PTEVideoFlash sucessfully in my show Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia which I have uploaded at Beechbrook. Thanks again for this helpful utility. Regards Azmi

Boxig Many Thanks For Your Effort and I'll be trying the new scroll about utility tonight. Shall keep you posted of the outcome. Once again a big thank you . Regards Azmi

Boxig This is the RGB code for the 2 types of colors I wish that it can be included in your new version of Scroll About Utility Color 1 : R - 218 G- 233 B-242 ( Light aqua blue or something to that effect) Color 2: R-210 G-210 B-210 ( Light Metallic Grey or something to that effect) I hope the color code given is sufficient information or do you need further codes for OpenGL, HSL, Programme Color for Delphi. WIN API etc. FYI , I used a program call Color Pick from Meiller Media Solutions to obtained the color code from my PC Screen. Regards and happy churning out new utiliites. Azmi mdazmi@treasury.gov.my

First congratulations to Igor and all forum members for the final release of v.4.10. This request is still on my wish list although some forum members do not think it as necessary - The choice to automatically fade out the background music gradually on the last slide before the show ends. This feature is available on two of PTE's competitor programs. Well. I hope Igor can still look into it in his future releases. Regards Azmi

Dear Boxig I have been using your About Scrolling Utility 2 and many thanks for this helpful utility. Is there also a way I could change the background color of the box to say melallic grey ( As in PTE's About Box) and also control the font color to match the background color ( i.e. other than the choices you have given). Also, is there a way to do away with the slider control at the side of the box if it is not required. Many thanks if you can look into my humble request. Azmi

There is a program call Imagematics Still Motion Creator which allows you to zoom and pan stills and then output it as either in the swf or Avi format. You can try the trial at www.imagematics.com. The program is very simple to use. Regards Azmi

I tend to agree with Truelight, as our purpose of highlighting new features available in competing programs is for the betterment of PTE and not to belittle it. We all want PTE to be the Number 1 slideshow program in this world and it has certain features which other slideshow do not have or is lacking. Back to the sound fade suggestion, what I meant was not for PTE do be a full fledge sound editor but it will be a strong point for PTE if we could do some tweaking of the sound as the show/slide begins or end. With this enhancement, PTE would probably be an all rounded slideshow program better than it's competitor's available features. Anyway , I leave to Igor to look into this suggestion maybe not now but in the near future so that PTE would be a dynamic slideshow product in the years to come. Regards again. Azmi

I have brought up this issue previously and I hope Igor can look into this request. Many slideshow programs are now incorporating the sound track volume and fade in , fade out feature amongst them ProShow and Slide Show To Go . Among others, this feature allows the user to control the soundtrack volume fade in or out several seconds before the beginning or at the end of an individual slide/presentation. This will help fasten the compilation of slideshows for those who do not wish to use third party programs such as AudioMxer or Audacity to cut, fade or control the volume of the soundtrack. I sincerely wish this feature could be incorporated in version 4.0 or 4.X Regards Azmi.

Hi Al, It works just great. It really is a time saver . Once again thanks. Regards Azmi

Dear Igor, Happy New Year. Wishing a prosperous new year to you and wnsoft. Wishing P2E becomes the No. 1 Slide Show program of choice. Possiblity of version 4.X in 2003 ???? Regards Azmi

I found an interesting software to merge and blend images which can also form collages. It is called Photobuilder. PhotoBuilder is an excellent new digital photo processing tool which is developed by BraveTech work group. Using the newest image blending techniques, PhotoBuilder can smoothly blend one or more pieces of images together. It has numerous backgrounds, cookies and masks which will let you try you creative ideas. The images can then be saved in BMP, JPEG, Tiff etc. Well, if you are creative , it can add an interesting touch to your slide shows especially those involving photos of family and friends . The trial can be downloaded at http://www.photosir.com/. Try it. Maybe it will help to put some fun to your family slideshows. Regards Azmi