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 The "Main" tab is shown below : The "Main" tab is shown below :
  
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     * "Aspect Ratio" enables the desired aspect ratio of the display screen to be selected.  Users should consider the parameters of the main display for the show when selecting aspect ratio.     * "Aspect Ratio" enables the desired aspect ratio of the display screen to be selected.  Users should consider the parameters of the main display for the show when selecting aspect ratio.
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 If you want your show to "Fill the Screen" on your monitor or TV then the Aspect Ratio must be chosen to suit. This might result in the Camera's Images not filling the width of the Project or being cropped at the top and bottom of the screen. If you want your show to "Fill the Screen" on your monitor or TV then the Aspect Ratio must be chosen to suit. This might result in the Camera's Images not filling the width of the Project or being cropped at the top and bottom of the screen.
  
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 The example above shows the full screen view (left to right) of: The example above shows the full screen view (left to right) of:
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     * A 16:9 image in a 16:9 Project on a 4:3 Monitor Screen     * A 16:9 image in a 16:9 Project on a 4:3 Monitor Screen
  
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 The example above shows the full screen view (top to bottom) of: The example above shows the full screen view (top to bottom) of:
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 In Project Options / Audio Tab In Project Options / Audio Tab
  
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 Supported formats are: Supported formats are:
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 The following example shows a typical simple layout for the Project Options / Audio Tab: The following example shows a typical simple layout for the Project Options / Audio Tab:
  
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-The Audio File in Track 2 can be seen to have the following properties:+The Audio File in Track 1 can be seen to have the following properties:
  
 The PLAY Button will play the 4min 20sec audio file in the highlighted Audio File for testing purposes The PLAY Button will play the 4min 20sec audio file in the highlighted Audio File for testing purposes
  
-The Original duration of the file is 4min 20.754sec+The Original duration of the file is 3min 32.663sec
  
-The Audio File in Track 2 is linked to slide 2 and if slide two is re-positioned the Audio File will also be moved by the same amount in the Timeline (separate track).+The Audio File in Track 1 is linked to slide 2 and if slide two is re-positioned the Audio File will also be moved by the same amount in the Timeline (separate track).
  
 (N.B. When an Audio Clip is initially linked to a slide its position may be adjusted manually using the "Offset" control - or dragged in the Timeline). (N.B. When an Audio Clip is initially linked to a slide its position may be adjusted manually using the "Offset" control - or dragged in the Timeline).
  
-The Audio File is Offset by 2s with respect to the beginning of Slide 2 to which it is linked+The Audio File is Offset by 6s with respect to the beginning of Slide 2 to which it is linked
  
 The Start Time of the Audio File in Track 2 is 5s from the beginning of the original Audio File The Start Time of the Audio File in Track 2 is 5s from the beginning of the original Audio File
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 The Global Volume of this track has been set to 75% of the original. Local variations are still allowed via the Envelope in the Timeline. The Global Volume of this track has been set to 75% of the original. Local variations are still allowed via the Envelope in the Timeline.
  
-The total Soundtrack Duration is calculated as 3m 5.356s+The total Soundtrack Duration is calculated as 4m 07.254s
  
 All Tracks in the project will be converted to an MP3 at a Bit Rate of 256Kbps when an EXE file is created.(//Not available in the Essentials Edition//). All Tracks in the project will be converted to an MP3 at a Bit Rate of 256Kbps when an EXE file is created.(//Not available in the Essentials Edition//).
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 +  * Get Free Music For Your Project - Link to free music sources
  
 ==== Renaming Tracks ==== ==== Renaming Tracks ====
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 A Track can be renamed and/or designated to be a "Track for Audio Comments" A Track can be renamed and/or designated to be a "Track for Audio Comments"
  
-Click on the Track to bring up the options+Right Click on the Track to bring up the options
  
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 ==== Right Click Menu ==== ==== Right Click Menu ====
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   * Delete   * Delete
  
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 ==== Convert tracks to MP3 for EXE ==== ==== Convert tracks to MP3 for EXE ====
  
-When this option is turned on, PicturesToExe automatically converts all audio tracks to a single MP3 audio for the EXE show. The Bit Rate of the converted file can be adjusted from 64 to 320Kbps. High values are better quality.+When this option is turned on, PTE AV Studio automatically converts all audio tracks to a single MP3 audio for the EXE show. The Bit Rate of the converted file can be adjusted from 64 to 320Kbps. High values are better quality.
  
-This option is useful if you work with audio clips in WAV format or adjust the duration of clips using the Envelope Function. See [[:en-us:10.0:main-window:main|Envelope]]. For maximum efficiency when using this feature the use of WAV files is advisable, though not essential.+This option is useful if you work with audio clips in WAV format or adjust the duration of clips using the Envelope Function. See [[en-us:11.0:main-window:main|Envelope]]. For maximum efficiency when using this feature the use of WAV files is advisable, though not essential.
  
 This option will optimize the size of the EXE file. This option will optimize the size of the EXE file.
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   * In the Timeline, right click on the Video Clip and choose "Separate Audio from Video".   * In the Timeline, right click on the Video Clip and choose "Separate Audio from Video".
  
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   * The Audio of the Video Clip is extracted and added to a new track for editing with the Envelope etc    * The Audio of the Video Clip is extracted and added to a new track for editing with the Envelope etc 
   * The Audio in the Video is automatically MUTED in Objects and Animation   * The Audio in the Video is automatically MUTED in Objects and Animation
  
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 Audio Clips and/or Voice Comments can be added to a Slide using the "Add Audio or Voice" Tool or by clicking on the "Microphone" icon in the Project Options/Audio Tab. Audio Clips and/or Voice Comments can be added to a Slide using the "Add Audio or Voice" Tool or by clicking on the "Microphone" icon in the Project Options/Audio Tab.
  
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 Click on "Add Audio File" to browse for the required Audio File and clicking on "Open" adds the file to an empty track. It can then be positioned in the Timeline and its envelope adjusted as required. Click on "Add Audio File" to browse for the required Audio File and clicking on "Open" adds the file to an empty track. It can then be positioned in the Timeline and its envelope adjusted as required.
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 Click on "Record Voice Comment" to see the following: Click on "Record Voice Comment" to see the following:
  
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 Click on Parameters to make adjustments to the File Type etc Click on Parameters to make adjustments to the File Type etc
  
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     * You can choose to record as MP3 or WAV     * You can choose to record as MP3 or WAV
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 Click on "Record" to start the recording and "Stop" when finished. The Voice Comment is added to an empty track and linked to the current slide. Click on "Record" to start the recording and "Stop" when finished. The Voice Comment is added to an empty track and linked to the current slide.
  
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 It is also possible to record the Voice Comment in "real time" while the Mini-Player is running or in the Audio Tab of Project Options. It is also possible to record the Voice Comment in "real time" while the Mini-Player is running or in the Audio Tab of Project Options.
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 N.B It is not possible to Automatically Adjust or Lower the Volume of the Background Track when a Voice Comment is added / played. Lowering or adjusting the Volume of the Backing Track must be done Manually using Keypoints in the Envelope Function of the Audio Track. N.B It is not possible to Automatically Adjust or Lower the Volume of the Background Track when a Voice Comment is added / played. Lowering or adjusting the Volume of the Backing Track must be done Manually using Keypoints in the Envelope Function of the Audio Track.
  
-Also see [[:en-us:10.0:main-window_1:timeline_view|Timeline View]]+Also see [[en-us:11.0:main-window_1:timeline_view|Timeline View]]
  
 ==== Control Tab ==== ==== Control Tab ====
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 The "Control" tab with its 4 sections is shown below : The "Control" tab with its 4 sections is shown below :
  
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 ==== Show Settings ==== ==== Show Settings ====
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 The second section deals with mouse actions. These settings are independent of the "Keyboard" settings. The second section deals with mouse actions. These settings are independent of the "Keyboard" settings.
  
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 Various alternative actions are available. Most of these should be self-explanatory. The "mouse wheel for rewinding" allows the show to be re-wound when in the play mode. Various alternative actions are available. Most of these should be self-explanatory. The "mouse wheel for rewinding" allows the show to be re-wound when in the play mode.
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   * Video Player Style   * Video Player Style
  
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 ===== Transitions Tab ===== ===== Transitions Tab =====
  
-The "Transitions" tab is shown below with one of the various types of transitions selected to show the range of controls which can be applied to each transition.  The range of parameters which can be controlled varies with the type of transition selected.  The default transition is "Dissolve".  At the top righthand side is a viewer which shows the effect of the transition selected.+The "Transitions" tab is shown below with one of the various types of transitions selected to show the range of controls which can be applied to each transition. The range of parameters which can be controlled varies with the type of transition selected. The default transition is "Dissolve". At the top righthand side is a viewer which shows the effect of the transition selected.
  
 Selections made here become the Default Transitions for the Project. Selections made here become the Default Transitions for the Project.
  
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 +Some Built-in Transitions have some extra adjustments: 
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 +  * Transition Effect Duration - the duration of the effect can be changed here 
 +  * Thickness of Smoothing Line - Lower Settings produce a hard edged transition; higher settings produce a softer edge 
 +  * Offset - varies the position of the rotation of the effect 
  
 See also: See also:
  
-[[:en-us:10.0:customtransition:main|Custom Transitions]]+[[:en-us:11.0:customtransition:main|]] 
  
 ===== Screen Tab ===== ===== Screen Tab =====
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 The "Screen" tab with its 3 sections is shown below : The "Screen" tab with its 3 sections is shown below :
  
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 ==== Mode ==== ==== Mode ====
  
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 ==== Unsharp Mask ==== ==== Unsharp Mask ====
  
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     * Unsharp Mask applied here will affect all objects in all slides in the whole Project     * Unsharp Mask applied here will affect all objects in all slides in the whole Project
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 This enables the user to add a watermark to all images. Select a file to use as a Watermark via the Browser and adjust the parameters as required. This enables the user to add a watermark to all images. Select a file to use as a Watermark via the Browser and adjust the parameters as required.
  
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 ===== Defaults Tab ===== ===== Defaults Tab =====
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 The "Defaults" tab with its 2 sections is shown below : The "Defaults" tab with its 2 sections is shown below :
  
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 **Main Image for New Sides** **Main Image for New Sides**
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 Apply to All Slides will make this setting for all existing slides Apply to All Slides will make this setting for all existing slides
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 ==== Text comments for new slides ==== ==== Text comments for new slides ====
  
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 +**Text comments for new slides**
  
 This provides a facility to insert text into slides and control the text formatting.  This provides a facility to insert text into slides and control the text formatting. 
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 The "Advanced tab with its 3 sections is shown below : The "Advanced tab with its 3 sections is shown below :
  
-{{:en-us:10.0:project_settings_1:proj-options-22-advanced.jpg |}}**Protection of Slideshow**+{{en-us:11.0:project_settings_1:proj-options-22-advanced.jpg |}}**Protection of Slideshow**
  
 Enter the properties required to Protect a show with Password etc Enter the properties required to Protect a show with Password etc
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 Custom Window: Custom Window:
  
-{{:en-us:10.0:project_settings_1:proj-options-23-advanced.jpg  }}Click on "Show Settings" Click on "Add" to create as many Custom Windows as require+{{en-us:11.0:project_settings_1:proj-options-23-advanced.jpg  }}Click on "Show Settings" Click on "Add" to create as many Custom Windows as require
  
 Use the Drop down Menu to select a Custom Window to Customize. Use the Drop down Menu to select a Custom Window to Customize.
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 An "Action on Mouse Click" can be programmed to show the Window and configured in Objects and Animation An "Action on Mouse Click" can be programmed to show the Window and configured in Objects and Animation
  
-See also - Objects and Animations / Action on Mouse Click [[:en-us:10.0:objectsandanimation_1:properties_tab|Properties Tab]]+See also - Objects and Animations / Action on Mouse Click [[en-us:11.0:objectsandanimation_1:properties_tab|Properties Tab]]
  
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 Add a rectangle Add a rectangle
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 Click on "Close" and OK the action (twice) Click on "Close" and OK the action (twice)
  
-Please go to Objects and Animation [[:en-us:10.0:objectsandanimation_1:properties_tab|Properties Tab]] Display a Custom Window+Please go to Objects and Animation [[en-us:11.0:objectsandanimation_1:properties_tab|Properties Tab]] Display a Custom Window
  
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-{{:en-us:10.0:project_settings_1:proj-options-22-advanced.jpg |}} ** Time Limited Usage** This enables a limit to be placed on how long a Pictures To Exe application can be run.  If selected a dialog box opens which allows various expiry options to be selected.+{{en-us:11.0:project_settings_1:proj-options-22-advanced.jpg |}} ** Time Limited Usage** This enables a limit to be placed on how long a Pictures To Exe application can be run.  If selected a dialog box opens which allows various expiry options to be selected.
  
 **Assign icon for executable file**:This allows the user to select an icon from those stored on their computer or from an icon which has been created.  **Assign icon for executable file**:This allows the user to select an icon from those stored on their computer or from an icon which has been created. 
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 ==== Run Application or Slideshow on Exit ==== ==== Run Application or Slideshow on Exit ====
  
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 The final section "Run application or slideshow on exit" provides a feature to enable a subsequent application to run on completion of a show.  This feature can be used to chain a number of shows together into a single continuous process. The final section "Run application or slideshow on exit" provides a feature to enable a subsequent application to run on completion of a show.  This feature can be used to chain a number of shows together into a single continuous process.
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 When Run Application or Run Slideshow are selected the follow Window appears and shows the Options available. When Run Application or Run Slideshow are selected the follow Window appears and shows the Options available.
  
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