62 ULEAD PHOTOIMPACT USER GUIDE
Using plug-ins
Plug-ins are small third-party programs that can be plugged into another piece of
software to add functionality to it. Plug-ins for
PhotoImpact
usually come in the
form of additional effects.
To import plug-ins into PhotoImpact:
1. Locate and install the plug-in into your computer. Do not forget to take note of
the installation directory.
2. From PhotoImpact select
File: Preferences - General
then select
Plug-ins
.
3. Locate the folder where you installed the plug-in and look for the folder which
contains the file with the extension
*.8bf
(Ex. MyFilter.8bf).
4. Click
OK
then select the checkbox beside the specified folder.
5. Click
OK
to close the window then restart the program.
6. To select the plug-in, open an image then select
Effect
. You will see the plug-in
at the bottom of the menu.
Note:
To import plug-ins that do not need to be installed on your PC, simply locate
the
*.8bf
file and then import it into PhotoImpact.
Summary of Contents for PHOTOIMPACT 11
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