I'm asking the same question here: http://forum.cyberlink.com/forum/posts/list/31385.page Regards,

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I just updated my OS to Windows 8.1 (from Windows 7) and want to try out the PowerDirector v12. My question is : after installing the trial version, can I download templates from the DirectorZone and imporrt them into the program PowerDirector v12 to try-out new features ? Thanks...

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I don't know to be honest.

Have you tried to see if you can?

Note that only 4:3 with display in a 4:3 project and likewise with a 16:9 project.

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Thanks, Jim & Cubby for your kind response and the link . Apparently, PowerDirector 12 trial version will not allow importing templates ( according your experience ) . Thank you for saving me lots of time tinkering in vain ...

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Hi tommyngo -

I don't think that's what Neil said. Like Neil, I don't know either... but I can't see any reason why you wouldn't be able to import templates from DZ.

It's certainly not listed as a limitation - http://www.cyberlink.com/downloads/trials/powerdirector-ultra/download_en_AU.html

Give it a try and see.

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Thanks ynofish for the encouragement : .

I finally DL the trial version of PowerDirector v12 . I tried to DL a few templates from DirectorZone but got the same fate as Jim's i.e. No problem with the DL . When I double-clicked on a .dzp file , it even opened and said the template was successfully incorporated in the program . I checked in the program workspace , I saw all the preloaded templates but not the new one !! .

I guess PowerDirector v12 trial version does not allow inports from DirectorZone ?

I wish someone from Cynerlink could confirm this issue .

Make sure, as stated, you are in 4:3 to "see" the downloaded templates if they are 4:3.
Same for 16:9 downloads, can only be seen in 16:9 timeline mode.
Also, be sure your library dropdown menu selections are set to "ALL", or "DOWNLOADED".
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Thanks for the input but I only work in 16 X 9 these days (and preferably in HD); so I'm very conscious of downloading only those types of Menus.

This is really odd behaviour for PD 12.

Any more ideas? Regards,

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Hi

Can you both try this:

1. Make sure PD is CLOSED

2. Go to DZ and download a 16:9 template of either PIP, Particle or Text

2. Locate this file and Double Click - the message is something like "you have successfully installed....."

3. OPEN PD ensuring that the new project has an aspect ratio of 16:9

Your download should be in one of the following areas: PIP Room, Particle Room or Text Room in the Downloaded folder:



IF it is not there, then you have answered your own question. The the trial PD does not allow for template downloads. Happing editing

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-Jim- & tommyngo -

Something worth checking, if you can't locate your downloaded effects in PD (trial) is to go to C:\Users\Public\CyberLink. That's where effects downloaded from DZ are stored.

Check inside the appropriate sub-folders to see whether the menus, particles, titles etc are there.

The aspect ratio rule - 16:9 effects will only appear in a 16:9 project library - applies to everything except menus. Menus downloaded from DZ will be in both 4:3 & 16:9 projects (even though they may not "look" right).

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Thanks BarryTheCrab, neil & ynofish for your kind advices. I followed your tips but the situation remained the same : PowerDirector 12 (Trial) apparently did not allow importing downloaded templates from DirectorZone!

The puzzling issue is : a pop-up says the template has been successfully imported after I double-click on a .dzp file ! I saw the .dzp files in my PC but not the template in the PowerDirector working space !!

I wonder if this issue is specific only in Windows 8.1 ? Please comment .

It most likely has to do with the limits of the Trial version.

The Paid retail version of Powerdirector does a lot more things than the Trial version.

The Trial version is meant to let you have a look at the general functions of Powerdirector, not to be a replacement for the Paid retail version.

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