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Bill,
Along your idea of using a Script/exe program to pass the necessary commands and parameters :
A relatively a simple alternative is to RUN "IrfanView" (preset all configurations - Capture keys -folder destination- etc) and have it run minimized in the background while the PTEShow is running.
Have either a button on each slide that sends the HotKeys to caputure the picture to file ... or have the User just manually press the HotKeys. All this happens unseen and silently and saves each of the pictures in a separate filename
Basic Requirements :
Copy IrfanView to CD ( premake all settings)
Launch Both PTE Show and IrfanView thru Script/Exe
Sample Script (partial):
*** Launches IrfanView in capture mode and then PTE Show
Run, i_view32.exe
WinWaitActive,IrfanView
Send, c
WinWaitActive, Capture Setup
Send, {ENTER}
Run, PTE.exe
*** User now presses HotKeys as you desiginated during setup
*** Or just Script the HotKeys to a PTE Button for User to press.
I have made a demo trying this and it seems to work fine ... and very simple)
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miekley,
Im not quite sure exactly what you asking to do ... but ... your PTE excutable contains all the files (pictures,music, etc) required for your Show.
If you distribute (CD etc) ... you make your Show to an .EXE file ... you do not distribute the .PTE file, as this is your working/setup document. (The .PTE file can not be opened by your users/clients .. therefore its of no use to them.).
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Thanks Al,
I had just got that address from Ken too ... and sent it out
I had sent Harry using a old mail address I had from him from sometime back ... I guess thats not longer active.
We will see what he does now
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Harry,
Id be surprised if you did achieve that function .... as Ive been unable to EMAIL you the file that is required to make this happen.
You need the file named Shelexec that I have (its here on my Pc ...its not on yours yet) that enables this function ... however I been unable to email you this file because the forum doesnot enable attachments in its email.
I need to email you directly ... without your address, I can not send it !
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Len,
The above discussion mainly relates to running a AVI directly from a AUTORUN.INF file.
Its nowhere near as complicated or confusing to make a AUTORUN.INF for normal uses ( as for your PTE executable).
Actuallly, most users tend to think and make it more complicated than it really is or should be.
Do a SEARCH as Bill "think(box)" suggests ... its somewhat a well discussed topic among most new users.
... and welcome to PTE and the forum 1
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I'll third that on Wnsoft, Bill!
Frank, I dont quite expect this is going to happen universally among the vast numbers of software developers out there.
Also keep in mind, most dont even offer lifetime upgrades.Best advice is to back up any critical data/files and store remotely in some other medium (Cdr,floppy) or backup drive. I personally make 2 backup copies ... one to a remote drive and another to a CD Disk.
It would be nice to have everything we loose get replaced free, timely and without question
... but ... ultimately the responsibility still remains with us to provide precautions/backups for such disasters/loses.Goes to show you ... WnSoft offers alot more than most software makers.
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Frank ,
Windows keeps a backup of your REGISTRY in :
WINDOWS\SYSBCKUP
There are actually 5 different total complete backups ... for 5 different consecutive days/times ( check the date of the file to verify its actual backup date order) ... this way you can backup your regisrty to 1 day prior or more if need be.
The files are Labeled as :
rb000.cab ... thru ... rb005.cab
I dont know version Windows OS you have ... hopefully they are all somewhat relative.
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Vince,
One thought ... Did you ever install your PTE KEY file ?
Because if you have installed it ( whether your original file is lost or not) ... your REGISTRY contains the KEY and its necessary info.
Open Regedit.exe and do a search/find for this :
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\PTE
Once you have found this value/key ... just do a EXPORT REGISTRY FILE of this PTE KEY to a safe place and copy it to a disk.
Now if you have lost everthing ( key and all documentation of some type of proff of purchase) and never installed your KEY ... I dont know of your options ... you will have to see what WnSoft can/cannot do for you.
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Harry,
There is another alternative way ...which does not use a specific named player to launch the AVI.
I could send you a small Shelexec that will open just about any file using its default program from a CD. (only 18.5 kb) What this means, is that the AVI will open in whatever default player on the OS the User has designated... so it does not matter what player they use ( certain AVI Codecs used will be required ... but this is normal though for any OS a AVI plays on)
However, using command line parameters such as: /fullscreen/play/close\ may be somewhat different for different players.
Therefore a INF content would contain this :
[autorun]
open=ShelExec filename.ext
(filename.ext would be replaced with your filename here.
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Your INF content would read as :
[autorun]
open=ShelExec testamony.avi
(the above example does not contain or use parameters ... just opens the AVI)
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You want to test and try this way ... I will email you the file ?
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Harry
Sorry to hear of your difficulties.
It just may happen to be that the OS you are testing on does not have the Mplayer2. Thats one real problem of using a specific named player ... as that player may not exist on all OS you try it on.
You could try doing a FIND FILES of Mplayer ... to see which version (if any) exists or not exists, then adjust your INF content of the filename accordingly.
Another possibility to keep in mind too ... is that your AVI file may require a certain CODEC thats not installed on all pc's. Thus creating more problems for you. (You can just test by dbl click the AVI normally to see if it at least plays on that pc.)
Its never always easy ... good luck.
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Harry
You have a small problem in your labeling .... you do not have the required spaces
Your Lable:
[autorun]
open=start mplayer2.exe/fullscreen/play/close\testamony.avi
Use this Lable below :
[autorun]
open=start mplayer2.exe /fullscreen /play /close \testamony.avi
Note: Writing Strings as these ... esp when using multiple parameters is quite tricky sometimes and needs to be exact.
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mannybr2003,
Well to keep it brief ....
I know its possible in MMB ... depending on your use and knowlege of script commands. Its documented in their help file.
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Also keep in mind :
Most ScreenSavers are not meant to be user interactive as the executable is . They are meant just to be view.
Howerver, In the past versions of PTE I have created a few interactive PTE SCR files using some specific settings to needed to accomplish this.
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Boxig,
Just about to email you ...storms here had power out all night ... so im behind in some work
There are several commands that will work from INF ... I can work up a simple list to give some examples. But heres another example :
open=notepad.exe \filename.txt
Any ms windows program can just about do this ... you dont need any path string to the program.... windows takes care of its own
As for other media files ... providing the proper codecs are installed ... I see no problem in launching them too. Howver some of the command parameters( / / ) might be somewhat different for different file types.
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Harry,
If all you want to do is AUTORUN your AVI movie from your CD ... you can use this :
This will open your AVI and play it using the users player default settings.
[autorun]
open=start mplayer2.exe \video.avi
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This will open your AVI and play it full screen, and close it automatically after the AVI has been played.
[autorun]
open=start mplayer2.exe /fullscreen /play /close \video.avi
Note: In place of video.avi above ... use your own actual filename here.
Also, most PCs still carry the mplayer2.exe on their OS ... hopefully this doesnt create a problem for you though .
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New Note : I could send you a small Shelexec that will open just about any file using its default program from a CD ? (only 18.5 kb)
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Hey JSlugman,
Ive never had that W 98 error in all the time Ive used 98.
Is it possible they couldnt download the file from your site link ... therfore resulting in this wizard error ? (As its possible it may be a connection wizard error or to that effect)
Im downloading it now too see for myself
Note: Show played just fine on 2 of my W98 ... its definetly something local to their PC.
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Lee
PTE has no user settings to adjust the sound volume. I personally dont like some programs that make this adjustment possible ... because when the SHOW is over ... they dont reset the sound volume back ( and then one wonders what is wrong
)Leif :
Turn down the volume!?!?!?!A statement quite brief and quite effective !
.. but it does the job correctly.
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elijahnow
You might want to check out Multimedia Builder. I use it quite often in combo with PTE. Quite inexpensive ( esp compared to Autoplay Media Studio ) ... and a very powerful tool to suit most your needs. They have a wealth of help and resources available.
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Hello Dana,
A few thoughts to pass around :
I not sure if this is happening now due to current installed/upgraded Windows Media Player users seem to have . Its possible the latest versions/upgraded XP Media Players are part of the issue ... have you changed/upgraded your XP Player after you thought this issue went away from your last multiple file tests ?
"I still use the 6.4 Player ... as I dont need all the gismos
"You may also want to check the mp3 file properties (kbps/mhz/tags) ... to see if they are vastly different. I believe maintaining the same properties is the best way to insure against possible issues using multiple files.
But again ... it could always (the usuall) be the Timing/Settings or Image Size. But you have been there and done that many times before as I recall
Question: Have you tried replacing the mp3 files with another different set ? It may just be something with that particular mp3 and not all mp3s used.
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mannybr2003
-With a borderless slide(s), can a facility be added (say a button or key to press) to minimize it in any moment the user needs to work on something that is hidden from view (say desktop icons) while a PTE project is running?Heres a simple suggestion you might want to try :
You can already use your Keyboards - WINKEY (1st key to right of CTRL key). Pressing this key will open your START MENU plus show your TASK BAR. On your TASK BAR will be a Task Button of your running SHOW . You can right click it then to Minimize your SHOW. If you have a SHOW DESKTOP shortcut currently in your task bar ... this clears your whole desktop and minimizes the SHOW. This way you dont need to program any object/buttons ... just use Windows Key functions. Knowing your Keyboard Key functions will do many surprising things for you.
Note: Minimizing a running SHOW does not PAUSE the PLAY
New Note: I forgot to add ... just right click your TASK BAR after pressing WINKEY ... to minimize all windows
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jblaker,
Have you tried looking into various zip/extractor programs with their various options ? As some may supply alternatives to your needs.
My personal opinion is that expiration is meant to expire a program from futher use. It forces your client to make a decision as to what step they persue next in obtaining your shareware. As for passworded programs ... they are meant to give unlimited time access but with the minor annoyance of entering a password for that use. The objective of these features is to annoy or force your potential client to making some decision within a certain time frame.
Offering both in combo ... just postpones the client to making a timely decision ... which they never may make.
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Im pretty much agree with CC's reply ... in "not providing WMA support".
I dont use WMA anyway ... due to the fact Im never sure if that music will play on another usersPC with the limitations/protections this format seems to carry with it.
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Congats ... Harry,
Im glad all went well for you ... Iam surprised though you waited so long to upgrade from W95 to a newer Windows version.
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Michiele,
Most common cases of this CD issue usually relate to the USER actions ... as alot of Users try to hurry the copy function when using their mouse/action. This is most evident on older sys, slow cdrom readers and large exe files trying to be copied prior to Windows gathering sufficient file data fast enough off the CD to perform the copy function (even the virus protection program helps contribute to the delay)
Otherwise as Al suggests ... it may be your CD Copy having some file corruption not enabling the file to be copied properly.
Note : Also make sure the Current User has permission to copy such files. Many OS/Admn setup will use such restrictions.
Getting buttons to work on a mini show
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Welcome, C Kimball,
You have most likely created your PTE Show using the music sync setting. Using any syncronized settings will disable the function of your mouse within your Show.
This feature is quite normal ... as not to interfere with the sync timing of the Show. It is not yet possible to manually control a auto sync show.
Igor may implement some mouse use with limitations when using the sync mode in some future release.