FCE HD Chapter Markers for use in iDVD

Hello Again,
How do I create chapter markers in FCE HD that can be used by iDVD to create selectable chapters for the sub menus.
John

this happens to be one of the few topics I know. Just play the time line or scroll to where ever you want a chapter maker and type MM. A box will open. name the chapter and click add marker or whatever its called. when you export select add chapter markers. hope that helps
Hunter Video

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