ConvertXtoDVD version 3 menu problems. - Club CDFreaks

Teesside · 10-02-2008

I have just started to use ConvertXtoDVD version 3 and can't get to grips with the menus. I want to insert my own pictures to be the background to the main menu but when I burn the DVD it always ends up as the default background.

Any ideas please ?

Teesside · 10-02-2008

I think I might have answered my own question by searching deeper and finding the VSO forum. Their instructions are below, but to me the process is a bit over complicated and although it is more versatile than the previous version, it is a lot harder to use.

Quote:

To add a background image to your main DVD menu the (title menu, where all the video files you converted are listed)
a) add you videos files to ConvertXtoDVD that you want to convert
b) click on the "+" next to: DVD - "title xxxx"
c) double click on Template and select the type of menu you would like to use, like a "Glossy template" or a "Minimal template". Once selected click on the green check mark on the right.
d) click on the "+" next to: DVD Menu parameters
e) double click on: Background video in Title menu
f) use the drop down to select Use a custom file (Video or Still image)
browse to the image and click ok, and then click on the green check mark on the right.
g) beneath this you can select a custom audio file to play if you want. (In the tiltle menus of most templates by default no audio we play.)
h) if you want your root menus to have a background image as well follow the same procedure under each of the files you have added to be converted by clicking on "Menu parameters".

**alan1476** · 10-02-2008

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Originally Posted by Teesside

I think I might have answered my own question by searching deeper and finding the VSO forum. Their instructions are below, but to me the process is a bit over complicated and although it is more versatile than the previous version, it is a lot harder to use.

You found it M8. I am here alot and cougar is also here. If you have more questions do not hesitate to ask.

*cougar_ii* · 15-02-2008

Hey guys,

Minor Scoop

I have heard that the next build will have some minor changes to the interface. (NO I have not seen it yet).

Seems these changes will make it more easy for users to see what text and what options will go on the menu (So I have heard).

So let's wait and see what the new build will look like (Interface wise)...

Robert De Niro · 27-02-2008

Anyne know how to insert a pcture without the template's background color being mixed in with it? Is there a place where I can get VSO templates other than the ones it comes with? Thanks.

*cougar_ii* · 28-02-2008

Hi,

I forget since what build, but there's a new Glossy CLEAR Template, which has no color at all !

So you can see your image clearly.

Personally, when I use the clear, I set the Opacity of the image to 50%-55% so the text on menu is more clear.

That's my personal choice, just wanted to share that with you !

Some wanna see 100% clear so set the Opacity to 100

Robert De Niro · 28-02-2008

Thanks cougar!

Robert De Niro · 29-02-2008

I got VSO ConvertXtoDVD 3.v2.99.18.970 which is the latest beta, registered and no Glossy clear template? Cougar, you think you can shoot that template to me? Can you upload it to yousendit.com or something and gimme the link? Would appreciate it.

Robert De Niro · 29-02-2008

NEVERMIND, I'm blind, I found it.

*cougar_ii* · 02-03-2008

Hi,

Did you use the Glossy CLEAR Template ?

Did you use a background image ?

I'm curious to see if you prefered the image with 100% Opacity or you lowered it ?

I like 50%-55% so the menu text is really viewable, and the image is faded

Robert De Niro · 03-03-2008

I haven't seen that option for opacity, I just choose the Glossy Clear Template and use a pic and I love it, thanks for pointing that out again to me, getting the newest registered beta was perfect timing, guess alot of other ppl besides me were requesting this feature to them, heh. Where is the opacity option/setting located so I can fiddle with it, I can't seem to find it?

*cougar_ii* · 08-03-2008

See Image Please

Robert De Niro · 08-03-2008

Cool, thanks, I'll fiddle with it and tell you my preference.

Robert De Niro · 14-03-2008

I like leaving it at 100%.

*cougar_ii* · 14-03-2008

Hey,

That's good news, this means you found something you like

A few people on the VSO Forum things v3 is a huge mistake, and they really hate the interface.

Then again, people hated v2 because it only generated simple menus and lack of nice options like video merge.

Go figure

10-02-2008	#1 (permalink)
Teesside New on Forum Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Billingham, England. Posts: 8	ConvertXtoDVD version 3 menu problems. <a href='http://adstats.cdfreaks.com/www/delivery/ck.php?n=a13febf7&cb=INSERT_RANDOM_NUMBER_HERE' target='_blank'><img src='http://adstats.cdfreaks.com/www/delivery/avw.php?zoneid=30&cb=INSERT_RANDOM_NUMBER_HERE&n=a13febf7' border='0' alt='' /></a> I have just started to use ConvertXtoDVD version 3 and can't get to grips with the menus. I want to insert my own pictures to be the background to the main menu but when I burn the DVD it always ends up as the default background. Any ideas please ?

15-02-2008	#4 (permalink)
cougar_ii CDFreaks Resident Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 713	Re: ConvertXtoDVD version 3 menu problems. Hey guys, Minor Scoop I have heard that the next build will have some minor changes to the interface. (NO I have not seen it yet). Seems these changes will make it more easy for users to see what text and what options will go on the menu (So I have heard). So let's wait and see what the new build will look like (Interface wise)...

27-02-2008	#5 (permalink)
Robert De Niro CD Freaks Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Gardena, CA and Haddonfield, IL (only in Oct.) Posts: 698	Re: ConvertXtoDVD version 3 menu problems. Anyne know how to insert a pcture without the template's background color being mixed in with it? Is there a place where I can get VSO templates other than the ones it comes with? Thanks. __________________ "You talkin' to me?" --Travis Bickle "America is all about speed. Hot, nasty, bad-ass speed." --Eleanor Roosevelt "Ping pong is not the macarena. It takes patience. She is like a fine, well-aged prostitute, it takes years to learn her tricks." --Master Wong Drives: Matshita DVD-RAM UJ-860H 1.02 Lite-On LTR-52327S QS0E Media: Verbatim DVD+/-R 16x MCC 004 & MCC 03RG20 Fujifilm CD-R 48x Taiyo Yuden Company Limited

28-02-2008	#6 (permalink)
cougar_ii CDFreaks Resident Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 713	Re: ConvertXtoDVD version 3 menu problems. Hi, I forget since what build, but there's a new Glossy CLEAR Template, which has no color at all ! So you can see your image clearly. Personally, when I use the clear, I set the Opacity of the image to 50%-55% so the text on menu is more clear. That's my personal choice, just wanted to share that with you ! Some wanna see 100% clear so set the Opacity to 100

28-02-2008	#7 (permalink)
Robert De Niro CD Freaks Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Gardena, CA and Haddonfield, IL (only in Oct.) Posts: 698	Re: ConvertXtoDVD version 3 menu problems. Thanks cougar! __________________ "You talkin' to me?" --Travis Bickle "America is all about speed. Hot, nasty, bad-ass speed." --Eleanor Roosevelt "Ping pong is not the macarena. It takes patience. She is like a fine, well-aged prostitute, it takes years to learn her tricks." --Master Wong Drives: Matshita DVD-RAM UJ-860H 1.02 Lite-On LTR-52327S QS0E Media: Verbatim DVD+/-R 16x MCC 004 & MCC 03RG20 Fujifilm CD-R 48x Taiyo Yuden Company Limited

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29-02-2008	#8 (permalink)
Robert De Niro CD Freaks Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Gardena, CA and Haddonfield, IL (only in Oct.) Posts: 698	Re: ConvertXtoDVD version 3 menu problems. I got VSO ConvertXtoDVD 3.v2.99.18.970 which is the latest beta, registered and no Glossy clear template? Cougar, you think you can shoot that template to me? Can you upload it to yousendit.com or something and gimme the link? Would appreciate it. __________________ "You talkin' to me?" --Travis Bickle "America is all about speed. Hot, nasty, bad-ass speed." --Eleanor Roosevelt "Ping pong is not the macarena. It takes patience. She is like a fine, well-aged prostitute, it takes years to learn her tricks." --Master Wong Drives: Matshita DVD-RAM UJ-860H 1.02 Lite-On LTR-52327S QS0E Media: Verbatim DVD+/-R 16x MCC 004 & MCC 03RG20 Fujifilm CD-R 48x Taiyo Yuden Company Limited

29-02-2008	#9 (permalink)
Robert De Niro CD Freaks Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Gardena, CA and Haddonfield, IL (only in Oct.) Posts: 698	Re: ConvertXtoDVD version 3 menu problems. NEVERMIND, I'm blind, I found it. __________________ "You talkin' to me?" --Travis Bickle "America is all about speed. Hot, nasty, bad-ass speed." --Eleanor Roosevelt "Ping pong is not the macarena. It takes patience. She is like a fine, well-aged prostitute, it takes years to learn her tricks." --Master Wong Drives: Matshita DVD-RAM UJ-860H 1.02 Lite-On LTR-52327S QS0E Media: Verbatim DVD+/-R 16x MCC 004 & MCC 03RG20 Fujifilm CD-R 48x Taiyo Yuden Company Limited

02-03-2008	#10 (permalink)
cougar_ii CDFreaks Resident Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 713	Re: ConvertXtoDVD version 3 menu problems. Hi, Did you use the Glossy CLEAR Template ? Did you use a background image ? I'm curious to see if you prefered the image with 100% Opacity or you lowered it ? I like 50%-55% so the menu text is really viewable, and the image is faded

03-03-2008	#11 (permalink)
Robert De Niro CD Freaks Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Gardena, CA and Haddonfield, IL (only in Oct.) Posts: 698	Re: ConvertXtoDVD version 3 menu problems. I haven't seen that option for opacity, I just choose the Glossy Clear Template and use a pic and I love it, thanks for pointing that out again to me, getting the newest registered beta was perfect timing, guess alot of other ppl besides me were requesting this feature to them, heh. Where is the opacity option/setting located so I can fiddle with it, I can't seem to find it? __________________ "You talkin' to me?" --Travis Bickle "America is all about speed. Hot, nasty, bad-ass speed." --Eleanor Roosevelt "Ping pong is not the macarena. It takes patience. She is like a fine, well-aged prostitute, it takes years to learn her tricks." --Master Wong Drives: Matshita DVD-RAM UJ-860H 1.02 Lite-On LTR-52327S QS0E Media: Verbatim DVD+/-R 16x MCC 004 & MCC 03RG20 Fujifilm CD-R 48x Taiyo Yuden Company Limited

08-03-2008	#13 (permalink)
Robert De Niro CD Freaks Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Gardena, CA and Haddonfield, IL (only in Oct.) Posts: 698	Re: ConvertXtoDVD version 3 menu problems. Cool, thanks, I'll fiddle with it and tell you my preference. __________________ "You talkin' to me?" --Travis Bickle "America is all about speed. Hot, nasty, bad-ass speed." --Eleanor Roosevelt "Ping pong is not the macarena. It takes patience. She is like a fine, well-aged prostitute, it takes years to learn her tricks." --Master Wong Drives: Matshita DVD-RAM UJ-860H 1.02 Lite-On LTR-52327S QS0E Media: Verbatim DVD+/-R 16x MCC 004 & MCC 03RG20 Fujifilm CD-R 48x Taiyo Yuden Company Limited

14-03-2008	#14 (permalink)
Robert De Niro CD Freaks Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Gardena, CA and Haddonfield, IL (only in Oct.) Posts: 698	Re: ConvertXtoDVD version 3 menu problems. I like leaving it at 100%. __________________ "You talkin' to me?" --Travis Bickle "America is all about speed. Hot, nasty, bad-ass speed." --Eleanor Roosevelt "Ping pong is not the macarena. It takes patience. She is like a fine, well-aged prostitute, it takes years to learn her tricks." --Master Wong Drives: Matshita DVD-RAM UJ-860H 1.02 Lite-On LTR-52327S QS0E Media: Verbatim DVD+/-R 16x MCC 004 & MCC 03RG20 Fujifilm CD-R 48x Taiyo Yuden Company Limited

14-03-2008	#15 (permalink)
cougar_ii CDFreaks Resident Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 713	Re: ConvertXtoDVD version 3 menu problems. Hey, That's good news, this means you found something you like A few people on the VSO Forum things v3 is a huge mistake, and they really hate the interface. Then again, people hated v2 because it only generated simple menus and lack of nice options like video merge. Go figure

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