Hello all,
I have just purchased and installed PD18 Ultimate (not 365 - still not into subscription models). I had previously purchased and installed PD16 Ultimate Suite a couple of years ago (updated to most recent fix 3424). I usually skip a version or two before upgrade.

After I had installed PD18 I noticed that two FX (BorisFx Restoration and BorisFx Lights), that were available in PD16, were deleted from my PD16 program. All the other effects, custom titles, downloaded effects etc. seem to show up in both versions. I do realize that Lights and Restoration are not included in PD18 Ultimate (as per the site comparison) but are in 365.

I do have a few projects that I am working on in PD16 that use the above noted BorisFx, but now say that the FX is missing. I have contacted customer support and they have suggested that I reinstall PD 16 Ultimate Suite and sent me links to the files to download. ( I already have my backup files on an external drive, but downloaded the suggested files anyway).

I am posting this as a reach out to the community for answers to a couple of questions before I proceed.

1) Has anyone else noticed that the 2 BorisFX were missing in PD16 after installing PD18 ? And if so were you able to retrieve them into the program somehow ?

2) In your opinion, is it wise to reinstall PD16 over the existing PD16 install ? The fear being that it may overwrite some of the common files installed by PD18, thereby downgrading the newer files.

3) Or ignore #2 and uninstall existing PD16 Suite and install fresh PD16 ? Again though same issue with overwriting PD18 files.

4) Finally - just skip all of the above and find an alternate Fx to replace what I have already done with the Boris Fx ? This may be last resort is it is quite effective for my needs, on the show.

Thank You