dcbyrne Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 I have been a member of this forum since 2007 but have not used PTE at all. I have the latest version, I just have not used it. I have other slide show software that I use. I would like to now attempt a show using Pictures ToExe. My question is how do you pause, fast forward, or go back while watching a slide show. Is it not possible?Douglas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Yachtsman1 Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 Hi DouglasTo pause press your space bar, forward R/H arrow key, back L/H arrow key.Yachtsman1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Igor Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 Also you key use additional keys on multimedia keyboards (located above usual keys). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goddi Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 I have been a member of this forum since 2007 but have not used PTE at all. I have the latest version, I just have not used it. I have other slide show software that I use. I would like to now attempt a show using Pictures ToExe. My question is how do you pause, fast forward, or go back while watching a slide show. Is it not possible?Douglas======================Douglas,If you are creating your own show, I find the best way to have these controls is to use the 'Navigation Bar' that you can add to your shows, which allows use of your mouse for these controls.All you have to do is go to 'Project Options'/'Advanced' and click on 'Show Navigation Bar'. You can then go into 'Customize Navigation Bar' to show the navigation features you want/don't want and the size of the bar and how long you want it to stay on the screen (even the color, and more). I seem to be the only one who uses this feature because I have not seen it in any other show. I think it is a great feature, though many others prefer to only allow the use of keyboard controls and many prefer not to allow any controls for the viewer.Hope this helps.GaryP.S. In fact, I allow both, keyboard and the navigation bar in my shows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcbyrne Posted January 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 How wonderful of the three of you to take your time to respond, thank you. I also didn't expect a reply from the administrator. Especially with all work, and the time it takes keeping PTE running. All the information is a great help. Now I need to watch tutorials, read the instructions, and learn this program. I sent links of some of the PTE slide shows to friend that use the same software as I. They are as impressed as I am.Thanks again for your time,Douglas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nettleton Posted January 31, 2011 Report Share Posted January 31, 2011 I cannot control my slideshow, through Project Options, Advanced, by using the keyboard ie if I press the space bar it doesn't pause, if I press right or left arrows nothing happens. Can you tell me what I might not be doing properly please?Many thanks - Nettleton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lin Evans Posted January 31, 2011 Report Share Posted January 31, 2011 Could you zip up your show using the PTE zip and post a link - I'll look and see what might be wrong. If the box is checked to allow keyboard (Project Options/Advanced Tab/Permit Control of Show Using Keyboard) it "should" allow that for an Executable show only. If you have created and played your show as an MP4 or other video format, this doesn't work.Best regards,LinI cannot control my slideshow, through Project Options, Advanced, by using the keyboard ie if I press the space bar it doesn't pause, if I press right or left arrows nothing happens. Can you tell me what I might not be doing properly please?Many thanks - Nettleton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nettleton Posted January 31, 2011 Report Share Posted January 31, 2011 Could you zip up your show using the PTE zip and post a link - I'll look and see what might be wrong. If the box is checked to allow keyboard (Project Options/Advanced Tab/Permit Control of Show Using Keyboard) it "should" allow that for an Executable show only. If you have created and played your show as an MP4 or other video format, this doesn't work.Best regards,LinAha! I realise the error of my ways! I was trying the space bar and the arrows on a Preview! Many thanks for your swift reply. Nettleton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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