Using Producers DVD menu templates

[Rik 101]

Hello All.
Have had a quick look through the forum for answers to this but nothing popped up straight away so my apologies if it's been answered elsewhere.
I'm having trouble using the menu template's. If ther is an answer already I would appreciate a pointer to the right place =)

Currently I have been either rendering the show as an uncompressed avi. and using Premiere Elements to menu it in or using Producer to just burn a dvd with no menu's so don't have a major crisis but are just wondering if someone may have a solution as to why when i choose a menu template it all starts fine but then after rendering goes past the menu creation window. Producer terminates the process.

Also is there a way to make an Exe. show or email one that doesn't require the recipient to install Presenter,

Thanks in anticipation

oops i forgot to say thanks Brian for you thoughts in an earlier post.
I have tried deleting the first slides up to No.6.
i also Removed any movi files and dropped the soundtracts but still no change. The weird thing is that the show works just fine without using the Menu option.
Im just getting used to Producers quirks (AND FRUSTRATIONS) lol.

Regards Rick.

[Scooter Profile Private message]

Rick, there's a button at the top Right hand corner of the toolbar called "Executable." select it and it works just like creating a DVD. It's stand-alone *.exe so knowone will need the presenter plugin.

What verison of Producer are you running? See below. 3.0 1967 came out 2 days after 1966. Your problem maybe rectifited by updating to 3.0 1967. The 1966 build had mention of many menu issues which should also be fixed in 1967.

Here's the link to the revisions page for producer for your future viewing pleasure. I've found that Photodex first line tech support not to be very useful.

http://www.photodex.com/support/revisions/

Scooter.

PS-see below revisons re: your issues.

Current Revision - 3.0.1967
August 2, 2007
Fixed problem where Drop Shadows appeared incorrectly for layers with Vignette enabled
Fixed audio glitch that could affect AVI output
Fixed display problem that affected some images with transparency

Version 3.0.1966
August 1, 2007
Added a Template import / export feature
Fixed "Add to Show" so it now inserts objects after the selected slide
Fixed problem where AVI output could appear stretched
Fixed problem where WMV output could appear stretched
Fixed problem where show thumbnail change did not register as change to show
Optimized dialogs to make them more responsive
Fixed problem with time stamps for backup files
Fixed problem where motion path display did not function in Precision Preview
Increased the range of some caption / layer options
Fixed masking related layer order problem in video output
Fixed problem with blank preview in Choose Transition dialog for layer keyframes
Fixed label for Close / Cancel button in Record Slide Timing dialog
Fixed problems with duration of Galactic Scroll text effect
Fixed problem where looped video layers could fail to loop in video based output
Fixed problem where looped video objects on menus could fail to loop
Fixed crash condition that could occur when using Chroma Key Transparency
Fixed problem with size of selection rectangle on DVD menus
Fixed problem where Flash output could fail to complete at high frame rates
Fixed problem where track information was not retrieved properly for audio CDs
Fixed crash condition related to scaling which only affected some images
Fixed problem with audio from trimmed video objects on Executable menus
Fixed problems with keyframe area when using very long slide / transition durations
Fixed problem where template 'add files' warning dialog could not be canceled properly
Fixed rare crash problem affecting video based output with some shows
Fixed problem where screen saver output would not loop properly
Changed "Copy to Next" and "Copy All to Next" buttons in Motion tab of Slide Options to copy all layer settings
Fixed crash condition related to Problem Report feature
Fixed problem where trimmed audio was not included in Executable based output properly
Fixed problem where show soundtrack volume in Executable based output could be incorrect after a slide sound
Fixed display problems affecting some editions of Windows
Fixed problem where some keyframe buttons in Slide Options could fail to function
Fixed problem where some caption interactivity options could not be set properly
Fixed problem where caption styles could fail to be available for new shows
Fixed problem where File List could fail to indicate which files are used in the show
Fixed problem where background images on menus could be reset incorrectly
Fixed crash condition which could occur on older editions of Windows

[Rik 101]

Hmmmmmmm. I've seen the upgrade but also read the posts about it. So not sure if I wanted to try it yet as everything else is working fine.
Thanks for the post about an exe. I had just assumed that these still required a viewer to download the Presenter software for viewing.
Havn't tried it on another computer so will do so.

Cheers

[Scooter Profile Private message]

Build 1966 was a problem. I downloaded and upgraded 1977 and I've had no issues.

[bigsewed Profile Private message]

I agree Build 1967 is running for me with no issues
Wes

[Rik 101]

Well surprise surprise LOL.
Ive updated to 1967 and amidst amongst trepidation everything appears to be functioning smoothly,
So i while I wait with baited breathe. My previous problems appear fixed.
Thanks Scooter for your encouragement to update.

i have been caught out in the past by new updates so are still very wary.
While I'm typing this I would encourage all new members to PM the core posters to this forum who provide so many answers.
From me personally, thank you heaps and heaps for sharing your wisdom and responding to us newbies who are still learning.
I have learnt SO MUCH FROM THIS FORUM I CANT SAY ENOUGH THANKYOU''S ;D

Rick

[gpsmikey Profile Private message]

Hmm - looks like Scooter is way ahead of the rest of us - latest
version we know of is 1967, but he says he has no problem with "1977" - that
explains why no problem

mikey

[kaylef Profile Private message]

HAHAHA! Good one Mikey!

I actually ran to the photodex site to find 1977....and started to believe there was a secret club I wasnt invited to.

Funny how a teensy typo can start a conspiracy theory!

Kay