Menu Loop Script Transition Problem

Hello,
I have created a very basic DVD with a menu that needs to timeout after three loops. I created a loop script that works fine, but it shows the template's end transition between loops.
I can take out the transition, and it fixes my loop problem. However, it removes the nifty transition completely from the main menu and sub-menus.
Any suggestions?
Thanks so much!
All the best,
~Aaron~

The way I find them is to load the template into the project then look in the assets tab... you will see that a folder has appeared in there. Open that and control+click on the bit you want to find. In the contextual menu, select 'reveal in finder'. A new window will open with that file in view...
Or, go to your Library/Application Support/DVD Studio Pro/Apple/Templates folder - you'll find a shed load in there. Each is a package, so find the one you want, then control+click on it, choose 'Show Package Contents'. Navigate through to the resources folder and you'll see the background movie in there somewhere.
Don't forget to make a back-up of the original template before you go adjusting things!

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