Drop Zone Editor

I can not re order the positions of images in the drop zone editor. Instriuctions say to click and drag an image to a new position but this is not working for me.
Is anyone else having this problem?
--ken

Hi Len,
Yes, I can delete or drop a different image into the Drop Zone editor, but reordering by dragging is a much better way. I have also tried by dragging the images in the Menu pane, doesn't work there either. Works correctly in the slideshow editor.
I just need to know if I am the only one who has this problem or if others have experienced the same issue.
Thanks,
--ken

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Note you can also drag and drop photos from a finder window. The only time I have issues is if my photo is a landscape and I'm trying to stick it into a box that is portrait and vice-versa.
does this help at all?

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2. Drop that shortened clip into the drop zone. You might need to open the inspector and set a loop duration.
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to add an image as a drop zone:
drag image from asset tab on to menu editor and select - create drop zone from the pop up
to resize a drop zone:
drag corner or side handle
to resize drop zone maintaining aspect ratio:
shift drag corner handle
move asset within drop zone:
shift option drag the asset with in the drop zone
G

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Is there some way to add more than the default drop zones in an idvd template and to add more movies in a menu without having to use submenus?
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I couldn't figure out how to add more drop zones
Sorry, the templates 'are what they are'.
I don't want to add submenus because the movies being used do not lend themselves to being put into different submenus.
You need to figure out how to work with what is available.
If you want more freedom, buy Apple's Final Cut Studio and learn to use DVD Studio Pro.

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Hi Rodney,
Thanks for ur Reply.
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