xroox
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Q: Can't get iDVD to recognize themes in Yosemite

I have iDVD 6 and 7 theme files, but can't get iDVD to recognize them

 

I put the files in MyUsername/Library/Application Support/iDVD/Themes/

 

And also tried HDD/Library/Application Support/iDVD/Themes/

 

But still getting this box popping up:

Screen Shot 2014-12-26 at 8.49.23 PM.png

If I browse to the folders, the same box just pops up again

 

Anyone know what's going on and how I can get this working?

 

Thanks!

iMac, OS X Yosemite (10.10)

Posted on Dec 26, 2014 8:50 PM

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Q: Can't get iDVD to recognize themes in Yosemite

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  • by Old Toad,

    Old Toad Old Toad Dec 27, 2014 9:01 AM in response to xroox
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    Dec 27, 2014 9:01 AM in response to xroox

    Go to iDVD's Advanced preference pane and point iDVD to the location of the Themes folder:

    iDVDsetthemes.png

     

    You might have to run Disk Utility to repair disk permissions afterward. 

    NYToad.png

  • by xroox,

    xroox xroox Dec 27, 2014 1:33 PM in response to Old Toad
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    Dec 27, 2014 1:33 PM in response to Old Toad

    Hi, and thanks for the reply

     

    I can't even get to Preferences (it's greyed out)

  • by Old Toad,

    Old Toad Old Toad Dec 27, 2014 2:36 PM in response to xroox
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    Dec 27, 2014 2:36 PM in response to xroox

    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 the contents of IDVD'S cache folder: User/Home/Library/Caches/com.apple.iDVD.

     

    Screen Shot 2014-10-19 at 9.26.14 AM.jpg

     

    3 - launch IDVD and try accessing the preferences again.

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

     

    If you're running Mavericks or Yosemite go to your Home folder and use the View ➙ Show View Options menu to bring the this window:

    Mavlibvis.png

     

    Or, if you have the disks that a came with your Mac that has iDVD on it or a purchased iLife 09 or 11 disk?   If so use it to install iDVD and the themes so that it will link the themes with the application.