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

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

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    * In Version 9 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 =====

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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 a Variant**
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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