Having read the relevant threads in the link I thought "there has to be an easier way" ..... bring on TMPGEnc DVDAuthor ......

Made a couple of 5 sec .mpgs, imported then into DVDAuthor, made a custom menu using a .bmp background, minimised size of "Play All" button (to prevent text from showing), entered suitable colour of text for the two buttons (the text itself becomes the button), exported to produce "Menu" DVD files.

Imported 2 dvds into DVDR, merged them, imported "Menu" dvd and copied new menu PGC, added copied PGC in menus of merge as PGC2 (below PGC1 (root menu)), copied all pre and post commands from default PGC1 to new PGC2, deleted buttons not needed in new menu, copied button commands from default to new menu, set new menu category as root menu, deleted default menu, exported test and ........ it works ....... highlights and everything.

Having saved the project in TMPGEnc DVDAuthor I can now modify the buttons and/or background and do all the alterations required to customise a merged dvd in less than 5 mins.


I oughta change my name 'cos I'm really not Irritated.