Edit
- brings up editing tools for manipulating images. Options include Crop/Resize
Retouch, Text, Enhance, Effects, and Layers.
Create
- brings up creative options, including Frames & Edges, Cookie Cutter, Calendars,
Greeting Cards, and Photo Fun. It also allows you to access other programs
(Cool Software).
Save
- lets you save or export your image in a variety of ways. The
To File
option lets
you either save your image normally, or as a new file. The
option lets you
send the image in various sizes as a file attachment in an email (Windows only –
a MAPI-compliant software program is required). The
To Desktop
option lets you
set the current image as your desktop background (Windows only.)
– offers three printing options: one image per page (Standard Printing), multiple
images of different sizes per page (Greeting Card/Multiple Printing), and album
printing (Thumbnail Printing).
View Controls:
Navigation Window
- shows a miniature view of the current image. Even if you zoom in
on a specific part of the image, you will still be able to see the
whole picture in the Navigation Window. You can drag the box in
the Navigation Window to focus on specific areas of the image.
Magnification Controls
- display the currently viewed size of the image as a percentage.
They allow you to zoom in (+), out (-), or reset the image to
its original, full size (1:1). The Full Screen icon (to the right of
the 1:1 icon) allows you to display the image on the entire
screen. You can get out of the full screen mode by pressing the
Esc key on the keyboard.
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PhotoImpression Quick Start Guide
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PhotoImpression Quick Start Guide
Toolbar:
Resize Layer
- resizes the layer when the corner handles are dragged. You can also
reposition the image by dragging it.
Freehand Rotate
- rotates the currently selected layer at the user's discretion when the
corner handles are dragged.
Flip Horizontally
- applies a mirror effect to the currently selected layer by flipping it.
Rotate All Layers
- rotates the image in 90-degree increments.
Undo
- reverses the last change you've made.
Redo
– reverses the last action you’ve undone.
Copy
- copies the selected area, layer, or image onto the Clipboard.
Paste
- pastes what’s on the Clipboard onto the selected image as a new layer.
Delete Layer
- deletes the currently selected layer.
Close Image
- closes the currently selected image.
Opening an Image from a Disk Drive
You can open an image that is stored on your hard drive or any removable media.
1. Click the Get Photo button on the Main Screen, and select From Folder.
2. Click the Browse button to select the desired drive or folder. Once you select it, you'll
see the images within the folder appear as thumbnails on the screen.
3. Highlight the desired file, and then click Ok.
Acquiring Images from a TWAIN Device
PhotoImpression accepts images acquired via standard TWAIN devices.
1. Click the Get Photo button on the Main Screen, and select Camera/Scanner. A list of
your TWAIN devices will appear.
2. Select your desired device from the Select Source pull-down.
3. Select the album to which you wish to link the acquired image(s).
