ArtiDan Yes, the simulation and description is correct for that item.  The actual duration for the blue cake device is 22 seconds whereas the others all run 20 seconds.  We tried to make the simulations as accurate as possible for everyone.  

  ArtiDan wrote: Hi Drew, Tim,   All the items below seem to be from the same family. Only the color is different.   The indicated duration of the blue color is 22 seconds compared to 20 seconds for all the others.   When placed in Finale3D, it really lasts 22 seconds.   Is this normal ?       Hey Tim Jameson, you're the product expert, what do you think?

Hi Drew, Tim,   All the items below seem to be from the same family. Only the color is different.   The indicated duration of the blue color is 22 seconds compared to 20 seconds for all the others.   When placed in Finale3D, it really lasts 22 seconds.   Is this normal ?  

Awesome, thanks!

  JBPyro wrote: Thanks. And can you overwrite the show after I submitted?   If you submit a show with the same title and description, it will overwrite your previous submission. However, please keep in mind it is best to wait to submit your show until you are sure that it's ready. We understand mistakes happen and we can accept a resubmission, but it will become difficult if we start receiving revision after revision.

Thanks. And can you overwrite the show after I submitted?

  JBPyro wrote: DrewFinale   Is that possible if I can update my show by changing placement and angles on any effects and fixing some errors before the deadline?   The best thing is to carefully check your show before submitting it for the first time. But obviously mistakes can happen, and we don't want show entries to be disqualified for a mistake that could have been fixed. If you find errors in your show, you may fix them and submit your show again using the show submission form any time before the March 4, 2023, deadline.

DrewFinale   Is that possible if I can update my show by changing placement and angles on any effects and fixing some errors before the deadline?

Very helpful video, thanks Much !!!

  DrewFinale wrote: Hi StarryNight, welcome to the Finale 3D forum!   When you say groundshells, do mean modifying aerial shells from the catalog so they explode on the ground? If so, sorry that’s not allowed in this year’s competition. It sounds like we might need to fix up a few items. Thanks for the heads up on those, we’ll take care of that right away. Otherwise, the catalog effects need to be used as they are. Making chains, breaking apart chains, and breaking apart cakes also isn’t allowed. We definitely don’t want to discourage creativity; we just have to be mindful of safety and the scale and complexity of the display set up.   Yes, that's what I meant. Thanks for the quick clarification.