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[John B.]

I am familiar with Roxio Creator 7 and on there was a feature to have totally random transitions.  Does that exist on Creator 9?  Thank You

[grandpabruce]

I am familiar with Roxio Creator 7 and on there was a feature to have totally random transitions.  Does that exist on Creator 9?  Thank You

Yes, it is under Transition Themes.

[John B.]

Yes, it is under Transition Themes.

I have looked under Transistion Themes.  I cannot find it.

[grandpabruce]

I have looked under Transistion Themes.  I cannot find it.

In VideoWave, on the left side, click on Apply Transition Theme, and you should see the following:



If you don't see that, your video card may need updated drivers, or it doesn't handle all of DirectX that the software requires.

Did you install the Content disk?

[ggrussell]

There is a transition 'theme' called random and PotLuck, but it is only available if your video card can support hardware rendering.  Poptluck chooses from all transition including the 3D ones.

Unfortunately, there isn't a random choice for those with software rendering.

Edited by ggrussell, 21 March 2007 - 05:30 AM.

[John B.]

In VideoWave, on the left side, click on Apply Transition Theme, and you should see the following:



If you don't see that, your video card may need updated drivers, or it doesn't handle all of DirectX that the software requires.

Did you install the Content disk?

Yes I have installed the Content disk?

I do not show the same choices that you have displayed above.  
I did receive an error when loading the software  I am trying to use snag it to display the error but I can't get it to work.  Sorry.
It says Drive incompatability error for Sonic Solutions DLA.  Could that be the problem?

[ggrussell]

Wouldn't think so.  Run the graphics test. If the 'dot' stays on software, then your video card doesn't support 3D functions of DirectX.

However, we have seen some better video card default to software UNDER VISTA when they shouldn't.  What video card do you have and are you using Vista?

[grandpabruce]

Yes I have installed the Content disk?

I do not show the same choices that you have displayed above.  
I did receive an error when loading the software  I am trying to use snag it to display the error but I can't get it to work.  Sorry.
It says Drive incompatability error for Sonic Solutions DLA.  Could that be the problem?

Are you running Vista?

[John B.]

Wouldn't think so.  Run the graphics test. If the 'dot' stays on software, then your video card doesn't support 3D functions of DirectX.

However, we have seen some better video card default to software UNDER VISTA when they shouldn't.  What video card do you have and are you using Vista?

yes I am running Vista
I ran the Graphics test and it stayed on Software
I am new to Vista so I am trying to locate my video card.

[ggrussell]

Same place as it was in XP. Right mouse button click on the desktop and choose Properties.  Then click on the SETTINGS tab.  Should have something like:
Plug n Play monitor on NVIDIA GeForce 7300 GS

(at least Vista worked liked that when I tried out the beta LOL)

Edited by ggrussell, 21 March 2007 - 07:21 AM.

[John B.]

[quote name='ggrussell' date='Mar 21 2007, 07:20 AM' post='105157']
Same place as it was in XP. Right mouse button click on the desktop and choose Properties.  Then click on the SETTINGS tab.  Should have something like:
Plug n Play monitor on NVIDIA GeForce 7300 GS

(at least Vista worked liked that when I tried out the beta LOL)


Does this help or is this everything but what you are looking for?

Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator Driver Report


Report Date: 03/21/2007
Report Time[hr:mm:ss]: 11:23:52
Driver Version: 7.14.10.1147
Operating System: * ,  (6.0.6000)
Default Language: English
DirectX* Version: 10.0
Physical Memory: 1013 MB
Minimum Graphics Memory: 8 MB
Maximum Graphics Memory: 224 MB
Graphics Memory in Use: 64 MB
Processor: x86
Processor Speed: 3192 MHZ
Vendor ID: 8086
Device ID: 2772
Device Revision: 02


*   Accelerator Information   *

Accelerator in Use: Intel® 82945G Express Chipset Family
Video BIOS: 1215
Current Graphics Mode: 1680 by 1050 True Color (59 Hz)



*   Devices Connected to the Graphics Accelerator   *


Active Monitors: 1


*   Monitor   *

Monitor Name: Dell 2005FPW (Analog)
Display Type: Analog
Gamma Value: 2.20
DDC2 Protocol: Supported
Maximum Image Size: Horizontal: 16.0  inches
Vertical:   10.0  inches
Monitor Supported Modes:
640 by 480 (60 Hz)
640 by 480 (75 Hz)
720 by 400 (70 Hz)
800 by 600 (60 Hz)
800 by 600 (75 Hz)
1024 by 768 (60 Hz)
1024 by 768 (75 Hz)
1152 by 864 (75 Hz)
1280 by 1024 (60 Hz)
1280 by 1024 (75 Hz)
1680 by 1050 (60 Hz)
Display Power Management Support:
Standby Mode: Supported
Suspend Mode: Supported
Active Off Mode: Supported


*   SDVO Encoder Report   *

** Encoder 1 **
Vendor ID: Silicon Image
Device ID: 170
Device Revision: 2
Major Version: 1
Minor Version: 0

* Other names and brands are the property of their respective owners.

[ggrussell]

Yes, unfortunately, video chipsets that are integrated onto the motherboard usually do not fully support DirectX 3D commands needed in Videowave/MyDVD so they will always default to 'software' render only.  They also use part of your system memory - in your case, 64MB is being used.

To get 'random' transitions, you will need to upgrade your video card.  Sounds like you have a newer computer so most likely you will have a PCI Express slot not used.  Check the computer manufacturer's website or the manual to be sure.  There are plenty reasonably prices ($50-80) cards that will work well with EMC 9.

Edited by ggrussell, 21 March 2007 - 07:33 AM.

[John B.]

Yes, unfortunately, video chipsets that are integrated onto the motherboard usually do not fully support DirectX 3D commands needed in Videowave/MyDVD so they will always default to 'software' render only.  They also use part of your system memory - in your case, 64MB is being used.

To get 'random' transitions, you will need to upgrade your video card.  Sounds like you have a newer computer so most likely you will have a PCI Express slot not used.  Check the computer manufacturer's website or the manual to be sure.  There are plenty reasonably prices ($50-80) cards that will work well with EMC 9.

thanks for your help.  Could you tell me what I should be looking for?

[grandpabruce]

Moved to proper forum.

[John B.]

Moved to proper forum.

where and why did this move?

[grandpabruce]

where and why did this move?

So other folks who don't have Vista, don't have to read posts from folks having problems with Vista.   That is why there is a separate Vista forum.  

[John B.]

So other folks who don't have Vista, don't have to read posts from folks having problems with Vista.   That is why there is a separate Vista forum.  ;)

I thought I was having a video card problem not a Vista problem?

[grandpabruce]

I thought I was having a video card problem not a Vista problem?

You sure are, and hopefully, you won't have that problem once you upgrade your card.

BTW, to get rid of that DLA error, uninstall Drag to Disc through Add/Remove Programs.  It is a separate entry.

Edited by grandpabruce, 21 March 2007 - 08:51 AM.

[John B.]

You sure are, and hopefully, you won't have that problem once you upgrade your card.

BTW, to get rid of that DLA error, uninstall Drag to Disc through Add/Remove Programs.  It is a separate entry.

what am I looking for when i purchase a new card

[grandpabruce]

what am I looking for when i purchase a new card

If your motherboard has an AGP slot, you will want an AGP video card with at least 128MB of memory, but 256MB is preferable.

You should be able to pick up a decent one for $75-$100.