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I never use Backup Zip & always use Templates. I transfer the .PT folder directly to a backup drive & then to another computer into it's Overall Templates Folder. As long as the Overall Templates Folder has the same name (path doesn't matter) & it is referenced within PTE then it will be picked up. E.G. All of my Templates are stored in /PTE-Files/PTE-Templates on all computers & backup drives. I can then open them easily within PTE. Jill

Templates do work, I use them all the time. Just click on Main Menu/File/Templates & you will see the show listed. Click on it & the project will open with all the resources there. To copy to another drive or Computer then copy the .pt folder As long as you have the same name for the Templates Folder on both computers/backup drive you can then easily open the show from PTE on the other computer or drive. Jill

The easiest method to do what you want is to Create a Template. This 'collects' all of the images/videos/sounds along with the .pte file & creates a new .pt Folder. The advantage of using a Template over a Backup.zip file is that all of your Templates are accessible within PTE without having to unzip. It is best to do this once your show is complete. See Main Menu/Templates/Manage Templates & Create Template for this show I leave all of my images etc in their original Folders but create a new folder for each show so I can keep the .pte files as I am working & building up the show. Keep saving with a new name so you can always go back if needed. E.G. MyShow1, MyShow2 etc. Once I am happy with the show I then create a Template. You can then easily transfer this Template Folder to another computer or Backup Drive for safe keeping. Jill

Please use Google Translate or similar to post in English. You do need the Pro version to be able to adjust the Volume with Key Points. Jill

You can easily add a video file with movement to PTE. I don't know what format Elements 2025 will save a picture with movement in, but if it is an MP4, Mov, Avi etc then no problem. Just drag & drop as you would a still image. Jill

Hi Peter, Good to hear from you & that you are still keeping busy. If you are using the exe files to link to all of your projects then the only options I can think of are (asuming I am understanding your problem correctly) 1. Save all of your Projects as Templates. That way you can simply set up PTE to have the Template Folder in the correct place for each computer. 2. Remove the Full Path from the exe's & just have the file name. So instead of "D://myFolder/Show1.exe" Just make it "Show1.exe" keeping the double Quotes at the start & end. As long as all the files are in the same Folder then PTE will find them. Both of these will mean changes to your Projects so could be a lot of work depending on how many you have. Hope this helps & you can be up & running again. Jill

Glad you have it sorted & hope your Great-Granddaughter enjoys. Jill

what resolution are you Publishing at? Have you ticked 'Motion Blur' ? this can increase render times Is there anything else running on your computer at the same time, such a scan etc. ? A 5.5 min show should render in about the same time at 1920x1080 with your computer spec. Can you post a screen shot of the Publish settings you have used. Jill

It sounds like you need to move the Centre point to be in the Centre of the Image you want to rotate. If you hold down the Shift Key & move your mouse over the Centre Point it will change from an arrow to a Finger. Keeping Shift held down drag the centre Point to the position on the image that you wish it to rotate around. This should then do what you want. Jill

does anyone still use BlueRay or even DVD these days? It was taken out of PTE as it is now old technology Jill

What is the exact message that comes up? Where are you trying to save it to? Is it a fixed drive on the computer or an external drive? If you can give more info then someone should be able to help (I am not a Mac user) Jill

I think the Motion Blur will also increase file size? Jill

I am very surprised at that size for a 3 min MP4 I have a 6 min one that is only 434MB But I notice that you have Motion Blur also ticked, that will increase the size as well as rendering time. It is only needed if you have some very fast animation of still images. Jill

I think the Lossless compression will greatly increase the file size. Just leave everything at the default setting & at 60p should be fine Jill

Also check out the online Help files, not a video but do explain how to do things. (see the Menu at the top of the Forum for link) The best way to learn is just to try things & see what it does. Everything is PTE is virtual so you can't destroy your original images or sound. Just remember when making a show to keep saving the Project File as you go along & with a different suffix so you can get back if needed. E.g. MyShow1, MyShow2 etc. Learn the basics then gradually progress & if stuck don't be afraid to ask on the Forum - no question is too basic Most of all enjoy & have fun Jill

It won't do what you want unless you add it to the Middle one of the 3 Keyframes. Keyframe1 - Start position Keyframe2 - mid position with Smooth Move Modifier Keyframe3 - End Position Jill

Add the Modifier 'Smooth Move' to the middle keyframe This will make it travel in a smooth arc across the screen Jill

I am using 11.0.13 & it works fine, i have just tried it with a new project. Select all the slides you want, change Transition Time & Duration if needed & then in Slide Options choose the Transition that you want them to have. If this still doesn't work then try with a new project with just a few Slides & see what happens. Jill

You can adjust the opacity of each image so you can see parts of them all. Or use masks to hide/reveal the bits you want to see. I can give a recap of that on Friday if you need It. Jill

Yes, I think you will have to use a Mask if you wish to replicate the 'Dissolve Smooth'. Very easy to do, just put the background in the Mask & move it across to reveal the Text. Jill

Hi Mike, The only way, if you don't have the original Project Files, is to screen grab them with something like OBS Studio. This works very well but has to be done in realtime. Always save the Project Files as either a Template or Backup Zip, then you can easily go back to update or create an MP4 I will be covering Templates in my talk to LAVG in a couple of weeks. Jill

You cannot use PSD, they need to be jpg. I think Tiff also works but they will be much larger & no advantage in using them. Not sure about HEIC as I don't have any of those files, but I don't think so. Best to stick with jpg & png although webp also works as well as most video formats Jill

This is the problem, you need to give each slide a duration that is longer than the Transition time. If you have wait for Keypress to show next Slide then it doesn't matter what the duration is ( but not 0), it will stay on screen until you press the right arrow key. No need to set it for 10 mins, just leave as the default of 5 secs unless you have any animation that needs a longer time. Glad you now have it working Jill

312mb is not large so I don't understand why it won't run. .mov files don't cause a problem & if the Preview works then there is no reason the exe won't. Unless you have some anti virus software that is stopping it? Have you tried making a Safe exe?? What are your Project Option / Control settings, can you post a screen grab? Don't give up as PTE is a great piece of software You can convert the .mov files to .mp4 in PTE, just right click the file in the Filelist & click Convert/Trim Video if you feel this would help. Jill

.mov files should run fine. The problem may be if the files are large, then it can take time for the exe to start, especially if you have a virus checker running. Either leave it for a while to see if it does run (could be up to 1 min depending on size & how powerful your computer is) Or Try to publish as a Safe Exe, this should then start straight away as it produces a very small .exe file & then a much larger .pteav file which contains all the video clips etc. This will be produced as a .zip file & you will have to extract both files from it to run. If you transfer to another computer then make sure you copy both files & keep them together in the same folder. Jill