Problem creating a Menu to run shows with Windows 11

[AVMalcolm]

I've been doing this for years, creating a Menu PTE executable file to run a programme of AVs using either buttons, text, or thumbnails to trigger the AV using the "Run Application or Open File" command, and at the end of the AV it returns to the Menu ready to start the next AV.  

This works fine in Windows 10.

It does not work in Windows 11.  I have tried it on two machines and at the end of the AV it does not return to the Menu, it just quits.  It is as if the "Run Application or Open File" command has been programmed to "Run Application and Exit".

If I make the Menu in Windows 10 it will play correctly on a Windows 11 machine, suggesting there is a conflict between PTE AV Studio and Windows 11.

 

[Igor]

Hi Malcolm,

I assume you have PTE AV Studio 10.5?
I just checked and created 2 projects in V10.5 - a menu and second show.
There are 2 buttons in the menu for launching the second show: "Run Application or Open Document" and "Run Slideshow with Return".
It works perfectly on my PC with Windows 11 (25H2).
I've attached a ZIP archive with these projects. Try it on your computer. Create 2 EXE files and place them in the same folder.

Important note: for best results, I recommend using the "Run Slideshow with Return" command. It ensures you return to the menu after the second show finishes. The only requirement is that both EXE files should be created in the same version of PTE AV Studio.

If my simple menu works correctly on your computer, carefully check again your project:
1. Commands for buttons.
2. If you use the "Run Application..." command, make sure the "Pause show when slideshow window becomes inactive" option is selected in the Project Options > Advanced tab for the menu project.
3. Also make sure the slide in the menu has a sufficient display duration or even uses the Pause mode after reaching the end of the slide.

RunAppTest.zip