Refresh chapter index menu after I move chapter markers?

Hi
Does DVDSP4 have any automatic way of refreshing the chapter index menu if I move, delete or add chapter markers in my video track? Or do I have to trash the chapter menus and recreate them?
Thanks!
Matt

If you only move the markers then the menus you have got will still work. If you remove or add markers then you'll need to re-create the menus... they do not automatically update.
Just delete all of your chapter menus from the outline view, then add a new menu. Drag the track icon into the menu editor for this new menu and hold it a moment before releasing the mouse button. Choose the option to create chapter menus, and select the theme that you want.

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