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.....or apply selective sharpening to offending images. Don't sharpen trees (lots of detail) or skies etc. DaveG

Hmmmm, I normally use vertical view and don't want to change permanently but on changing to Classic View I get this: I get name by toggling Ctrl+1 - I just remembered!!!!!!!! DaveG

Lin, Can you post a screen shot - I don't have "name" anywhere in my "Classic View". I get it in the View section of main menu? DaveG

You did ask: "Another point that confuses me is the fact that, when using the 'Template' option, the default folder is always created on the users 'C' drive yet I notice that this can be changed to a drive of the users own preference - what is the point of this?" Just guessing here - TEMPLATES are useful for storage on your own system - Backup In Zip is handy if you want to e-mail? DaveG

Hi Ron, A possible way around that is to partition the one disc that you do have. This allows for programmes and data to be kept separated - by performing regular defragging with smart placement on the "c" partition the computer then works to its highest efficiency. Just my opinion. DaveG

I downloaded 5.6.4 on May 21 at 09:20 and installed pretty much straight away - no problems. It will e-mail if anyone desperately wants a copy? DaveG

Templates - every time (and regularly) for backing up finished projects. Re your other question - your C drive is for programmes - not data. DaveG

I use a mixture of "high pass" sharpening and "unsharp mask". When I have finished editing I create a new layer with my merged down, edited image in it. I create a high pass sharpening layer above that and then apply unsharp mask to the merged layer. It is then possible to alter the opacity of both these layers to produce the desired result. Layer masks also allow for selective sharpening. DaveG

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Ed, Having faced the same problem over the last year I would ask: Why 1050 high? There are a growing number of 1920x1080 projectors now in use and they are the highest you are likely to find in common usage. This resolution also applies to LCD TVs. On the other hand the norm for home PC monitors is fast becoming 1920x1200 (OR BIGGER) so passing shows on to friends might involve them viewing your 1050 high show at 1200 high. There is no easy answer but thinking along the lines of catering for the HIGHEST res you are likely to come across in NORMAL circumstances why not make your shows at 1080 high or 1200 high? DaveG

"In the ever changing world in which we're living" Ken, that would mean using the lowest common denominator in projector resolutions - 1024x768 (or even 800x600). It would also mean that those clubs having 1920x1080 projectors would not be using them to their full potential. No, it will ONLY all even out when everyone gets 1920x1080. DaveG

I think that Ken wants "whose gates". DaveG

Gary, Maybe someone else can give a more definitive answer BUT, I believe that all RAM modules in your computer MUST be the same value - you cannot mix 512Mb with 1Gb. To increase the 2Gb that you have you need 4x 1Gb (of which only 3 - 3.5Gb will be useable). Anyone confirm? DaveG

Maureen, Why not create a crop tool to do your re-sizing? That way they will always be the same resolution/aspect ratio no matter which camera the image comes from. You may have noticed that there is not a suitable 3:2 crop for a 1024 wide image (1024x683.333333333333333). I would use 1026x684 and fit to screen in PTE - that way your crop is a perfect 3:2. DaveG

I also enjoyed it - it's a place that is high on my list of places I MUST see before........ Being Hyper-critical I found the variation in the heights of some of the images/slides a little off-putting? Otherwise - excellent. DaveG

What about starting again? Add 10 of your slides and create exe - if succesful add more until problem occurs. Then add music. DaveG

Gary, I have to say that I didn't think it was RAM from the beginning. If it is an EXE which is causing the problem - has the EXE been transfered to and tried on a different computer? DaveG

Hi Gary, You originall mentioned that there were 1200 slides in the offending show? Have you tried cutting it into two halves (or even four quarters) and trying each to see what happens? All of the tech talk is great but on a practical level it looks as though your system (possibly) is reacting to either the number of slides or maybe one or two slides in particular? DaveG

Peter, There is a possiblity that the PNG files are not going to behave in the way that you intended. This is where JPD's system comes into its own - look into it for future projects. I think that JRR's answer is the one most likely to be of most use. DaveG

Isn't a white rectangle made in Photoshop at a few pixels larger than the image and saved as a JPEG not an image as well? One single white JPEG made at screen res should be all the is needed - it can then be resized (even distorted) to suit any image and animated if necessary. It would not have to be a high quality large file. DaveG

Too much detail,Too much detail!! DaveG

Your testing is far more comprehensive than mine - no doubt your Yorkshire ancestry coming into play? DaveG

I PARTLY agree with Alan. I tried this immediately after installing 5.6.4 and wheras in 5.6.3 it was necessary to click on an arrow twice directly after pausing it is now only necessary to click once to, for instance , go back one slide. However it is still necessary to click an arrow twice to change direction. DaveG

Den, Ken is trying his hardest to keep up with it but it has a lot to do with the fact that people can become members and post immediately - this needs to be addressed! The other problem is that he is probably asleep right now due to the time difference. Give him time - he really is doing his best. DaveG

Colin and Peter, In PAUSE mode pressing either of the arrows does not resume play. The first press appears to do nothing and the show remains in pause mode whilst the second press takes you backwards or forwards remaining in pause mode. Pressing back arrow followed by forward arrow does nothing - the two presses have to be in the same direction. DaveG