iDVD when launched only plays the music of the project, but I can't see the project???

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iDVD when launched only plays the music of the project, but I can't see the project???

When I try to create a new iDVD project, I get as far as naming and creating a theme for the project. Once I click save, I can hear the music, but I don't see the project. When I go to the dashboard, I see the project, but can't get it to open on the desktop. This is also the case for projects I have already made. How can I fix it?? I saw other feeds that said to delete the com. apple.idvd. file, but the file is nowhere to be found on my computer.

Mac Pro, Mac OS X (10.7.4)

Posted on Sep 4, 2012 3:08 PM

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Old Toad

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Sep 6, 2012 11:12 AM in response to dgzssd6

In Lion and Mountain Lion the Library folder is now invisible. To make it permanently visible enter the following in the Terminal application window: chflags nohidden ~/Library and hit the Enter button - 10.7: Un-hide the User Library folder.

Once you get that library folder visible you'll be able to try this basic troubleshooting fix:

1 - delete the IDVD preference file, com.apple.iDVD.plist, that resides in your

User/Home()/Library/ Preferences folder.

2 - delete IDVD'S cache file, Cache.db, that is located in your

User/Home()/Library/Caches/com.apple.iDVD folder.

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3 - launch IDVD and try again.

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dgzssd6 Author

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Sep 10, 2012 1:40 PM in response to Old Toad

I was able to find the iDVD preference by doing what you said. Thanks! I deleted both files, but it is still doing the same thing. I can't find the discs to reinstall iDVD. Any other suggestions??

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Old Toad

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Sep 10, 2012 3:59 PM in response to dgzssd6

Have you tried creating a new project? Also log into another user acocunt on your Mac and try iDVD there. What do you get?

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dgzssd6 Author

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Sep 11, 2012 9:01 AM in response to dgzssd6

I did try to create a new project. This is what happened. I opened iDVD and clicked start a new project. I named the project and opted to save it on the desktop. An icon of the project showed up on the desktop and I can hear the music of the project, but I cannot see the project to add the videos or choose theme. When I click on the launch pad, I can see the project. When I click on the project in launch pad, the screen is returned to the desktop but the project is not there, just music. The only other user account I have besides the main one, is called guest. I clicked on that but it was Safari only. How do I create another user account? I'm willing to try anything.

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Old Toad

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Sep 11, 2012 9:03 AM in response to dgzssd6

Are you running Mission Control? If so shut it down and try opening your iDVD projects again.

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Sep 11, 2012 11:00 AM in response to dgzssd6

I was calling mission control launch pad..when I opend mission control I could see the project and when I clicked on the project from there I could not bring it to the desktop. I'm so sorry. How do i shut down mission control? I so appreciate you sticking with me and trying to figure out iDVD..I had been using it almost daily for a year without any problems.

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dgzssd6 Author

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Sep 11, 2012 11:10 AM in response to dgzssd6

Also, if this helps, I do have time machine backing up my computer. Can I restore my computer to a time idvd was working properly?

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Old Toad

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Sep 11, 2012 11:29 AM in response to dgzssd6

You can disable Mission Control in the System/Mission Control Preference pane.

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Old Toad

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Sep 11, 2012 11:31 AM in response to dgzssd6

I'd see if it works correctly with MC disabled. If it does then it might just be a problem with how you're using MC and not an iDVD issue.

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dgzssd6 Author

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Sep 11, 2012 11:57 AM in response to Old Toad

Still didn't work. I called an authorised mac repair shop near my house. They said my operating system may need to be reinstalled. Do you think this is right? Im not trying to spend a fortune to fix.

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Old Toad

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Sep 11, 2012 3:59 PM in response to dgzssd6

Yes, that's very likely.

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dgzssd6 Author

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Sep 13, 2012 8:04 AM in response to dgzssd6

It's a miracle!! There was an iTunes update this morning. Whatever was in the update, fixed iDVD!! It works perfectly again.

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dang82

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Feb 13, 2013 8:17 AM in response to Old Toad

This worked for me. Thanks for the tip!

I was sad when I opened iDVD and it didn't work. I've used it so much over the years to give clients a physical DVD of some of the work we've done together. I think digital delivery is great, but for a small non-profit, it's hard to get to good digital delivery without getting expensive.

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