Does limited number of plays really work?

[Picturina]

Hi, Newbie here.

Transitioning (hopefully) from ProShow Producer.

Most needed features:

Protections:

* executable

* Time limited

* Limited number of plays

* Passworded

Scale:

* Long shows, even 3 hours or more (could be a series of long shows triggering one another)

* High res images that one can slowly zoom in on with absolute fidelity

* high fidelity audio

* Video rendering in extra high quality

I like everything I've seen so far, but I'm wondering if anybody else has noticed problems with any of these requirements?

Especially the protections. I can't seem to test the limited number of plays.  When I set it to 2, the show just keeps playing every time I run the exe.

Thanks for any observations or advice.

Diane

[jkb]

1 hour ago, Picturina said:

I can't seem to test the limited number of plays

Not something I have ever used, but have you tested it on another computer?

Jill

[Igor]

Hi,

Thanks for your interest to PTE AV Studio!

8 hours ago, Picturina said:

I can't seem to test the limited number of plays.  When I set it to 2, the show just keeps playing every time I run the exe.

Create a single EXE show file (not fullscreen preview). Just tested - works.

However, keep in mind, that this is a simple protection.

[Picturina]

Thanks Igor et al. I'll assume my problem is inherent to the demo version, or, oddly, my laptop, then.  If the date-limited protection works, I shouldn't be able to play the slideshow tomorrow.

Here's hoping!

thanks,

D

[Picturina]

Is it possible that by setting the slideshow to hold when it is finished (rather than closing), I may have prevented the counter for the number of plays from ticking over?

I will try changing that elegant setting for end of show (prevents the computer's desktop from being displayed, thus allowing a techno-free experience for the audience), and will report back whether the limited plays works after that.

EDIT!!

I figured out my trouble.  I had checked the external checkbox, but entirely missed checking the secondary checkboxes. D'oh!

All looks good.

thanks,

Diane