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By Loosecannon - Published on Monday, April 23, 2007
9774 Views :: 21 Comments ::  (Total votes: 57)
Category: Tips & Tricks Special effects HFX [EN]
Last updated on Thursday, May 15, 2008
Created on Sunday, April 01, 2007 4:11 AM |  | After you have created an HFX effect and closed the Easy FX Editor (File > Close), you notice that you do not see your HFX effects listed in Pinnacle Studio (transition list). Likewise, during the installation of an HFZ file (double-click on .HFZ), you discover that the HFX does not appear correctly in the list of transitions in HFX Pinnacle Studio.
No need to panic, sometimes Pinnacle Studio and the Easy FX Editor get mixed up... The following procedure will help you to restore everything. Windows Vista users: take note that it is strongly advised to turn off UAC (User Account Control) when running the batch file (in order to regenerate the HfxXML folder) *and* when running Studio.
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- Close Pinnacle Studio & Easy FX Editor.
- Delete the effects.org file which is located in folder
Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Pinnacle\Hollywood FX for Studio.
Don't worry, this file will be re-created the next time you start Pinnacle Studio. - Delete the AlbumOrg.org file located in folder
Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Pinnacle\Hollywood FX for Studio
Again, don't worry, this file is also re-created next time you start Pinnacle Studio.
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- Close Pinnacle Studio & Easy FX Editor.
- Depending of your Studio 10 version and Operating System:
- For Studio 10.7 and below:
Delete the two files EffectCache.xxxxxx et EditorCache.xxxxx (xxxxx = a hex number) in the folder
..Program Files\Pinnacle\Studio 10\Plugins\RTFx
Don't worry, these files are also re-created next time you start Pinnacle Studio. - For Studio 10.8 and Windows XP:
Delete the two files EffectCache.xxxxxx et EditorCache.xxxxx (xxxxx = a hex number) in the folder
..Documents and Settings\all users\Documents\Pinnacle\Program Files\Pinnacle\Studio 10\Programs\Plugins\RTFx
Don't worry, these files are also re-created next time you start Pinnacle Studio. - For Studio 10.8 and Windows Vista:
Delete the two files EffectCache.xxxxxx et EditorCache.xxxxx (xxxxx = a hex number) in the folder
..Users\Public\Documents\Pinnacle\Program Files\Pinnacle\Studio 10\programs\Plugins\RTFx
Don't worry, these files are also re-created next time you start Pinnacle Studio.
- Delete ALL the files in the folder
..\Pinnacle\Studio 10\Plugins\RTFx\HfxXML. Do NOT delete the folder itself.
Don't worry, these files are also re-created next time you start Pinnacle Studio.
For Studio 10, there is an alternate solution consisting of an automatic batch file fix (after installing HFZ). Just download the file and execute it !
--> Repare-HFX-S10-7-XP.bat or Repare-HFX-S10-8-XP.bat or Repare-HFX-S10-8-Vista.bat <--
(for Vista, switch off the "user account control" before running the batch file - otherwise, you will have errors)
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- Close Pinnacle Studio & Easy FX Editor.
- Depending of your operating system:
- For Windows Vista, delete the two files EffectCache.xxxxxx et EditorCache.xxxxx (xxxxx = a hex number) in the folder
..Users\Public\Documents\Pinnacle\Program Files\Pinnacle\Studio 11\programs\Plugins\RTFx
Don't worry, thesefiles are also re-created next time you start Pinnacle Studio. - For Windows XP, delete the two files EffectCache.xxxxxx et EditorCache.xxxxx (xxxxx = a hex number) in the folder
..Documents and Settings\all users\Documents\Pinnacle\Program Files\Pinnacle\Studio 11\Programs\Plugins\RTFx
Don't worry, thesefiles are also re-created next time you start Pinnacle Studio.
- Delete ALL the files in the folder
..\Pinnacle\Studio 11\Plugins\RTFx\HfxXML. Do NOT delete the folder itself.
Don't worry, these files are also re-created next time you start Pinnacle Studio.
For Studio 11, there is an alternate solution consisting of an automatic batch file fix (after installing HFZ). Just download the file and execute it !
--> Repare-HFX-S11-XP.bat or Repare-HFX-S11-Vista.bat<--
(for Vista, switch off the "user account control" before running the batch file - otherwise, you will have errors) Open Pinnacle Studio, and everything will be OK !  |
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| Comments |  By
bill @
Thursday, October 04, 2007 5:18 PM |
hi, I downloaded the free hollywood effects and it shows in easy effects editor but not in my transitions. yes when i did the same with unlock weddings 2 and 3 and sports that has worked fine. where in studio 11 ultimate might be the downloaded transtions be stored please. in the effects editor its listed as in declic but in studio there is no such categorie.
thanks
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| By Déclic Vidéo FX @
Tuesday, October 16, 2007 7:20 PM |
Bill, the transitions should appear in Studio at the bottom, just before 3rd party transitions. Apply strictly the information provided in this tutorial. You can also try the "Tip-2 My HFX thumbnails in Studio are black", it will help you to solve the problem.
DV FX |
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Allan Margolies @
Friday, November 30, 2007 11:37 PM |
I just began using S-11 plus after many years with S 9. While loooking for answers to some questions I came accross the Declic site and am very glad I did.
I just downloaded some HFx files and followed procedure to install. When I ran Studio they did not show up n my transitions list so I followed the above procedure. I doing so I found a few things that I need to ask.
Will I have to follow this procedure everytime I download and install new files?
When I tried to use the Hfxrepair.bat for Windows XP I found the batch file to be incorrect. The original script had the following line in it:
cd\documents and settings\all users\documents\programs\pinnacle\studio 11\programs\plugins\RTFx
when in fact the correct line for my system is:
cd\documents and settings\all users\documents\pinnacle\studio 11\programs\plugins\RTFx
The originsl line had an extra "\programs\" in it.
Just want to pass this along.
Thanks for a great site.
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| By Déclic Vidéo FX @
Saturday, December 01, 2007 12:46 PM |
Yes, unfortunately, you will have to follow this procedure everytime you download a new transition. For the time being, no other possibility (if we find a solution, we will inform you through the newsletter, do not hesitate to subscribe).
For the path, it is maybe due to your installation, as we have tested it on various configuration and the path is correct. I have just checked it again. I use the bat file for my own use daily.
DV FX |
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candace2605 @
Saturday, December 29, 2007 10:21 PM | |
If I open up declic transitions or david star transitions with hfx 5.5 they all work correctly but in version 6 the do not work. I tried the above instructions and I trie coping the images and effects of version 5.5 into v6. most of the declic are working none of david star fx are working. Any suggestions? Thanks Candace |
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candace2605 @
Saturday, December 29, 2007 10:41 PM |
I forgot to move the objects. They all are working fine. David Star transitions are also working.
Thanks Candace |
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| By Déclic Vidéo FX @
Saturday, January 19, 2008 12:12 PM |
Please take note of the revised batch file available for Studio 11 and Studio 10 (if you run Windows Vista). It should solve all problems recently encountered by many of you (if you have any problem with these files, please use our form on the contact page for assistance regarding this specific problem).
DV FX |
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LUCY @
Tuesday, January 22, 2008 7:36 PM |
I am using Studio 11 ultimate and I downloaded some free HFX transitions.
The problem is that they appear in section Declic but they are not visible - every window for each transition is black. So I have to open all windows to find the one that I want. Thanks for your answer.
LUCY |
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| By Déclic Vidéo FX @
Wednesday, January 23, 2008 10:08 AM |
Lucy,
Did you already applied the appropriate tip and trick: "Tip-2 My HFX thumbnails in Studio are black" (you will find it in HFX tutorials, tips & tricks). It should solve your problem.
DV |
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That guy @
Saturday, January 26, 2008 3:58 AM |
Hello. I have Pinnacle Studio Plus 11. I had the serial for a few packs of the HFX. But when I entered them it did say: Ripples and Circles HFX are now unlocked. I tried your thing here and they still didnt appear. So I am very puzzled. Please help.
~That guy~ |
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| By Déclic Vidéo FX @
Wednesday, January 30, 2008 6:05 PM |
Hello That Guy,
The tips explained here are only valid for free HFX we propose. It is not valid for HFX purchased and unlocked transition. Please contact Pinnacle support for your issue.
DV FX |
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elc0chin0 @
Monday, February 11, 2008 6:25 PM |
I'm using Studio 11.0.0.5082 (I know I should upgrade). When I go to the Hollywood FX directory and double click on Easy_FX.exe it give me a dialog box that states that Easy FX Standalone Editor has stopped working (Vista).
On another computer I'm running XP and the Easy_FX.exe opens fine.
Any suggestions?
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elc0chin0 @
Monday, February 11, 2008 6:31 PM |
I think I discovered the problem. Apparently HFX is not automatically associated with all of Studio 11 install apps. You have to go to the directory where HFX is located and click on the HFXSerial.exe and enter in the key you got when you registered the product.
A little strange but..
I would suggest that Pinnacle in the future have a method of getting to the FX editor from the main studio it just seems logical. |
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| By Déclic Vidéo FX @
Tuesday, February 12, 2008 10:55 AM |
Dear elc0chin0,
Please take time to read the various FAQ, tutorials, tips and tricks in this website. You will discover plenty of tricks to help you. Some of your questions are already answered in HFX FAQ.
Studio and Easy FX Editor are already linked together (associated). Otherwise, we would have make a tips & tricks por tutorial. I assume that you have some installation problem. I would be very grateful if you can join one of the forum mentionned on the home page, you will have many people ready to help you sovling your specific problem. As far as I know, you do not encounter any problems with the tutorial here.
Declic Video FX |
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andrea @
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 4:03 PM |
Hi, I have Studio 11 Plus release 11.00.5082.
I have installed all your free transitions but while I see all of them in Fx Editor, I have just a few in Studio11. I have investigaed in FAQ and tried all suggested solutions:
- reinstall code
- cancel EffectCache and EditorCache files
- cancel all items in HfxXML fold but not improved the situation.
- I have also tryed to cancel AlbumOrg.org and Effect.org
- I have also tried with Fx-Editor saving the transition with a different name in a different folder but nothing to do.
I have tryed to change the transition using HFX editor in Studio. It changes and allows me the transition I selected but it keeps on not being shown in the Studio transition window
Where did I miss ?
(in Studio9 and Studio10 everything was perfect)
Thanks for helping
B rgds, Andrea |
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andrea @
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 5:00 PM |
Hi,
I have reinstalled all the transitions directly from the webpage (not saving in my pc (as before) then installing the same once saved) and, don't ask me why, once cleaned EffectCache, EditorCache and HfxXML, I have all the transitions.
B rgds, Andrea |
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Gary @
Sunday, March 16, 2008 1:15 PM | |
Each time I save a custom transition in FX for Studio 6, another icon for it show up in my custom transitions folder, e.g. if I save one called MyTransition and later modify it and save it, there are 2 icons shown. Each time I save it another shows up. If I delete one of them, they are all deleted. How do I clean up the folder that is displayed?
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| By Declic Video FX @
Sunday, March 16, 2008 2:14 PM |
Hello Gary,
We are about to publish a FAQ related to cleaning HFX (deleting a HFX in fact). In the meantime, I propose that each time you save a transition, you use "SAVE" instead of "SAVE AS", it will avoid duplicate entry. Stay tuned through the newsletter for the "HFX FAQ - How to delete HFX".
DV FX |
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Donny @
Monday, March 24, 2008 10:24 PM | |
I'm trying to organized my transition. In FX everything moves in my folders the way I placed them but when I open Studio It will make three folder from my one. One for each volume. How can I avoid this.?
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Donny @
Tuesday, March 25, 2008 9:52 PM | |
Just an update from yesterday. I am Using Studio Plus 10.7 with XP and I have FX Mega |
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| By Déclic Vidéo FX @
Sunday, May 04, 2008 10:56 PM |
Donny,
Sorry for answering so late... Some people have the same problem than you, and currently nobody found a solution. We may ask Remy Felhmann or Markk655 to have a look to it, they are a king for this kind of problems !
In general, it won't happen if you do not rename the HFX. If you rename them and use a number lower than the latest HFX i nyour collection, you may experience this problem. Nevertheless, it is not systematic.
DV FX |
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