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====== Custom Transitions ======

  * Choose a Slide in the Slide List
  * Click on the "AB" Transition Button

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  * Click on **Manage Transitions**

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  * Custom Transitions can be saved either in the "Global Storage" or "Embedded" into the Current Project
  * Click on Create Transition to enter the "Create Transition Effect" Editor


===== Create Transition =====

  * Choose a Name for the Custom Transition
  * Choose a Category from the dropdown Menu
  * Or, type a Name into the Category Box to create a new Category

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  * **Storage Options:**
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  * By choosing "Global Storage" the Custom Transition will be available for future projects
  * CT's in the Global Storage can be Cloned and Moved to the Embedded Transitions area (current project)
  * By choosing "This Project" the Custom Transition will be available in this project only

  * **Choose from the Variant Options:**
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==== Choose Background Options ====

  * Background Solid Colour - Choose a Colour for the Background of the Transition
  * Gradient - Choose a two colour Gradient for the Background of the Transition
  * Image - Choose an Image for the Background of the Transition

  * Use Background from Slide (Default) - This option chooses to use a Background added via Slide Options or the Splitter as the Background of the Transition
      * The Splitter Background overrides the Slide Options Background
      * Further Options are to Dissolve between Slide One and Slide Two Backgrounds or use the Slide One or Slide Two Background during the Transition

  * Transparent Background of Slides (Default) - This Option chooses whether a Main Image at less than 100% of Full Screen animates independent of its Background

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==== Single Variant ====

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  * The Aspect Ratio is automatically chosen to suit the Project Options AR

==== Multi Variant - List ====

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  * Click on "+" to add a Variant to the List
  * Click on "-" to Delete a Variant
  * Click on Edit to proceed to the Editor
  * Close the Editor Window by clicking on the "X" at top right to return to this Window
  * Click on OK to Save

==== Multi Variant - Buttons ====

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  * Choose a Preset Variant
  * Click on an Arrow Button
  * Click on Edit to proceed to the Editor
  * Close the Editor Window by clicking on the "X" at top right to return to this Window
  * Click on OK to Save

**After Creating a Custom Transition it would be good practice to Export it to a folder somewhere on your HD called "Exported Slide Styles"**

==== Global vs Embedded Transitions ====

  * The ** Global Transitions **  section contains both the Preset PTE Transitions and the Custom Transitions which you can Create yourself or Import from the Forum etc.
  * The "Manage Transitions" button has a dropdown menu which allows the Option to "Clone" a Custom Transition
  * The Cloned Copy can then be either edited to create a Variation or "Moved to the Local Storage" (**Embedded Transitions**)
  * When creating a "Backup in ZIP" (BIZ) to export to another PC which might not have the Custom Transition it is included for use when the BIZ is unzipped
  * The Global Custom Transitions are Embedded in Executable files

===== Import Custom Transitions =====

  * Custom Transitions use the ".pteeff" Suffix
  * Choose a Folder for Custom Transitions in Settings / Preferences / Templates
  * All downloaded or otherwise acquired Custom Transitions should be stored in this folder
  * Click on the AB Transition Button
  * In the Transitions Tab click on Manage Transitions / Import Transition
  * Navigate to the folder for Custom Transitions and choose the Custom Transition to be Imported
  * Choose a Custom Transition to be Imported and click on Open
  * The Custom Transition will be loaded in to the Custom Transition Section

==== Embedded Transitions ====

  * To Move a Custom Transition to the Embedded Transition Section highlight the Transition and use the Right Click Menu and choose "Move Transition to Local Storage"
  * Alternatively highlight the Transition and click on Manage Transitions and choose "Move Transition to Local Storage"
  * Custom Transitions can also be "Cloned" before moving to the local storage

  * Embedded Transitions (Local Storage) are saved in the Project

===== Export Custom Transitions =====

  * Custom Transitions use the ".pteeff" Suffix
  * Choose a Folder for Custom Transitions in Settings / Preferences / Templates
  * All downloaded or otherwise acquired Custom Transitions should be stored in this folder
  * Click on the AB Transition Button
  * In the Transitions Tab click on the Custom Transition to be Exported
  * Click on Manage Transitions / Export Transition
  * Navigate to the folder for Custom Transitions and click on Save

=====Rename Category=====

  * A category of Custom Transitions can be renamed
  * Does not apply to built in transitions