Davinchi users.

Forrest · Feb 6, 2017

Once opened on pc desk top, how do ya close it? Can't find the X.

Rick · Feb 6, 2017

If you've opened a project the quit "X" should be in the top right corner.
If you've launched the App and are in the Project manager window then there should be a down arrow in the top right with the two options " database" or "Quit"
If you're in the Database manager window there should a "X" to quit in the top left of the window.

Forrest · Feb 6, 2017

Thanks for your reply. You're saying you have to open a project in order to quit the program?
Weird.

Rick · Feb 6, 2017

No.

The first window that will open if you've opened Davinci from the App Icon is the project manager window. There should be a down arrow in the top right with the two options " database" or "Quit".

If you've opened a project file then the editor should open without going through the project manager. The project editor window should show the quit "X" in the top right corner.

Forrest · Feb 7, 2017

Hey Rick, I see it now, I never got that far along, just into the intro.
Thanks, I really appreciate your help.

Rick · Feb 7, 2017

No problem Forrest, have fun editing.

Keth Unwin · Feb 9, 2017

Rick said:
No.

The first window that will open if you've opened Davinci from the App Icon is the project manager window. There should be a down arrow in the top right with the two options " database" or "Quit".

If you've opened a project file then the editor should open without going through the project manager. The project editor window should show the quit "X" in the top right corner.

I think you mean the top "LEFT CORNER" No problem, easy mistake

Rick · Feb 9, 2017

Keth Unwin said:
I think you mean the top "LEFT CORNER" No problem, easy mistake

I don't think so Keith.

The Editor window has an "X" to quit placed at the top right. It can also be closed from the drop down menu top left "Quit Davinci Resolve".

The Database manager can only be shut down with an "X" to quit unconventionally placed in the top left of the window.

The project manager window has a down arrow top right which offers two options to either open the Database window or Quit. It Also has an "X" to quit in the top left of the window.

Why these options are placed on opposite sides is inconsistent and confusing.

Keth Unwin · Feb 9, 2017

Rick said:
I don't think so Keith.

The Editor window has an "X" to quit placed at the top right. It can also be closed from the drop down menu top left "Quit Davinci Resolve".

I may have an earlier version of the software. Do you know what the current build version is ?

Rick · Feb 9, 2017

Keth Unwin said:
I may have an earlier version of the software. Do you know what the current build version is ?

Version 12.5, or to be exact 12.5.2.010 !

At least that's the version I am using.

Keth Unwin · Feb 9, 2017

Rick said:
Version 12.5, or to be exact 12.5.2.010 !

At least that's the version I am using.

Thanks Rich. I think that is an older version than mine but I'll check later and PM you once I've got to the bottom of it. I agree that it can be really confusing when you have an "X" on both the top left AND the top right. What did they say when you complained ?

Rick · Feb 9, 2017

As far as I can work out from the black magic forum, 12.5 is the latest version. I haven't complained as it's not a big issue once you know where everything is. The only other reason why it may differ to yours is if your OS is different to mine. I'm using Windows.

Pablo · Feb 9, 2017

I really like Da Vinci but it doesn't run very well on my Macbook Pro sadly. I think it requires a better graphics card or something. Is there any way around this? Can you use an "optimized" version of your media like in Final Cut Pro?

Rick · Feb 9, 2017

Pablo said:
I really like Da Vinci but it doesn't run very well on my Macbook Pro sadly. I think it requires a better graphics card or something. Is there any way around this? Can you use an "optimized" version of your media like in Final Cut Pro?

Sorry Pablo, I'm not an Apple user so I don't know.