Copyright: Paint Shop Pro Version 5.0


Basic Image Editing

Window:	Main


TOPIC: Undo Command


Undo Command
Basic Image Editing

Undo Command

The Undo command reverses the last edit to the active image. It can remove painting or drawing commands, color alterations, filter effects, etc. You can specify how Paint Shop Pro saves the Undo data. To use the Undo command, you can:

Choose Undo from the Edit menu.

Click the Undo button on the toolbar.

Press <Ctrl> + <Z>.

Removing All Changes

To undo all of your changes since you last saved the file, use the File Revert command. The File Revert command is not available for new images that have not been saved.


TOPIC: Undo History


Undo Command
Basic Image Editing

Undo History

The Undo History command lets you view your previous actions and select which of them to undo. You can allocate storage space for saving the Undo History, compress the information to save space, select the number of steps to save, and update the Undo History with each brush stroke. For help on setting the Undo options, see the section on General Program Preferences.

To use the Undo History:

1	Choose Undo History from the Edit menu or click the Undo History button. The Undo History dialog box opens. The dialog box displays the type of action and time lapsed since the action occurred.

2	In the list, select the actions to undo, starting with the previous action. The most recent action has the highest number and is at the top of the list.

3	Click the Undo button. The Undo History dialog box closes, and the results of the actions are removed from the image.


TOPIC: Clear Command


Clear Command
Basic Image Editing

Clear Command

The Clear command deletes a floating selection without affecting the image.  It deletes the contents of a standard selection.  On a layer, the cleared selection area becomes transparent; on a background layer or an 8-bit  or lower image, the cleared selection area becomes the background color. The Clear command does not send data to the Windows Clipboard. To use the command, you can:

Choose Clear from the Edit menu.

Press <Del>.


TOPIC: Cutting and Pasting


Cutting and Pasting
Basic Image Editing

Cutting and Pasting

Paint Shop Pro offers cut, copy, and paste commands:

Cut

Copy

Paste

It also has an Empty Clipboard command, which allows you to free the Clipboard of unwanted data, and the Empty Undo Buffers command, which empties the contents of the Undo History list.


TOPIC: Cropping an Image


Cropping an Image
Basic Image Editing

Cropping an Image

Cropping an image is like cropping a photograph: you cut off one or more of the image edges, eliminating unwanted parts of the original graphic. Paint Shop Pro offers three ways to crop an image:

Use the Crop Tool

1	Click the Crop tool on the Tools palette.

2	Select the part of the image that you want to retain. The area outside the selection will be deleted. If you select a non-rectangular area, Paint Shop Pro will retain the rectangular portion of the image that contains the selection.

3	If you want to change the area to be saved:

To increase or decrease the area enclosed by the rectangle, drag any of its sides.

To remove the rectangle and start over, right-click the image.

To change the area to be cropped, click inside the rectangle and drag it to a new location.

4	After you have finished, double-click within the selected area, click the Crop Image button on the Tools Control tab of the Control palette, or choose Crop from the Image menu. The unwanted area is deleted, and the image window resizes.

Use the Crop Area Dialog Box

The Crop Area dialog box allows you to crop all transparent areas or all areas outside a selection or specific coordinates automatically.

1	To crop around a selection, select an area now.

2	Double-click the Crop tool to open the Crop Area dialog box.

3	Select 1 of 4 cropping methods.

To crop around a specific area, enter the coordinates of the area to be retained.

To crop around a selection, select the Surround current selection option.

To crop the transparent area of a layer, select the Select opaque area- current layer option.

To crop the transparent area of the image, select the Select opaque area-merged option.

4	Click the OK button to close the dialog box and crop the image.

Crop to Selection

1	Select the part of the image that you want to retain. The area outside the selection will be deleted. If you select a non-rectangular area, Paint Shop Pro will retain the rectangular portion of the image that contains the selection.

2	Choose Crop to Selection from the Image menu.


TOPIC: Adding Borders to an Image


Adding Borders to an Image
Basic Image Editing

Adding Borders to an Image

To add a border to the active image:

1	Select the color for the borders as the background color.

2	Choose Add Borders from the Image menu. Paint Shop Pro will open the Add Borders dialog box.

3	Mark the Symmetric check box if you want to create equally-sized borders on all sides.

4	Enter the border widths. If you:

Turned on the Symmetric option, use the Top Spin Control to set the width for the borders.

Turned off the Symmetric option, set a width for each border using the appropriate spin control.

5	Click the OK button. Paint Shop Pro will close the dialog box and add the borders to the image.


TOPIC: Enlarging an Image Canvas


Enlarging an Image Canvas
Basic Image Editing

Resizing an Image Canvas

Changing an image canvas increases or decreases its dimensions by adding or removing pixels around the original image. You can add or remove pixels around the entire image or around selected edges.

The background color of the new canvas depends on the background color of the image:

The current background color becomes the color of the background layer’s background.

The background color on all other layers will be transparent.

1	Select a background color, if appropriate.

2	Choose Canvas Size from the Image menu or click the Resize Canvas button. The Change Canvas Size dialog box opens.

3	Use the spin controls to set the dimensions.

4	Select the placement of the image in the new canvas.

To center the image in the new canvas, select both the "Center the Image Horizontally" and the "Center the Image Vertically" check boxes. The boxes below them become dimmed.

To center the image horizontally, select the "Center the Image Horizontally" check box. The Left and Right boxes become dimmed.

To center the image vertically, select the "Center the Image Vertically" check box. The Top and Bottom boxes become dimmed.

To position the image off-center, leave the check boxes unchecked.

5	If you have left any check boxes unchecked, use the Image Placement boxes to position the image. The Top and Bottom boxes control the vertical placement; the Left and Right control the horizontal placement. Each pair of boxes works in unison -- as you increase the numbers in one box, the numbers in the other box decrease.

6	After positioning the image, click the OK button. The dialog box closes and the new canvas appears in the image window.


TOPIC: Changing Image Width and Height


Changing Image Width and Height
Basic Image Editing

Resizing an Image

Resizing duplicates or deletes pixels as necessary to achieve the desired width and height.  To resize an image:

1	Choose Resize from the Image menu or click the Resize button. The Resize dialog box opens.

2	Go to the line in the dialog box above the buttons that reads Maintain aspect ratio of [a number] to 1. Aspect ratio is the relationship of the image’s width to height. If you want to retain the original proportions when resizing, select this check box.

3	Return to the upper portion of the dialog box and select a measurement option:

Pixel Size -- Choose a new measurement in pixels.

Percentage of Original -- Select a percentage increase or decrease from the original.

Actual/Print Size -- Change the resolution or dimensions. Note that the two are linked.

4	Enter new measurements in the Width and Height boxes of the selected panel by using the spin controls or typing a number. If you selected the maintain aspect ratio option, changing the width changes the height, and vice versa. In the Actual/Print Size panel, you can also change the resolution.

5	In the Resize type box, scroll to select the resizing method you want Paint Shop Pro to use when resizing.

6	In an image containing more than one layer, select the Resize all Layers check box to change the canvas size, thereby resizing the entire image. Leave the box unchecked to resize only the current layer.

7	Changing the aspect ratio recalculates the image’s dimensions. To create a custom size using the aspect ratio, enter the width. Paint Shop Pro calculates the necessary height.

8	After you have finished, click the OK button. The Resize dialog box closes and the image or layer size changes.


TOPIC: Reversing Image Orientation


Reversing Image Orientation
Basic Image Editing

Reversing Image Orientation

The Flip and Mirror commands reverse an image or selection's orientation along the vertical and horizontal axes:

Flip Command

The Flip command reverses the image or selection vertically, so that what was the top becomes the bottom, and vice-versa. To use the command, choose Flip from the Image menu.

Mirror Command

The Mirror command reverses the image or selection horizontally, so that what was the left side becomes the right side, and vice-versa. To use the command, choose Mirror from the Image menu.


TOPIC: Rotating an Image


Rotating an Image
Basic Image Editing

Rotating an Image

The Rotate command lets you spin an image by a specified number of degrees.

1	Choose Rotate from the Image menu. Paint Shop Pro will open the Rotate dialog box.

2	Select the direction of rotation from the Direction group box. Right is clockwise, and left is counter-clockwise. Click the direction's option button or its text.

3	Select the degrees of rotation from the Degrees group box. Click the appropriate option button or its text.

4	On an image with multiple layers, select the All Layers check box to rotate all the layers.  Leave it blank to rotate only the current layer.

5	Click the OK button. Paint Shop Pro will rotate the image.


 Cutting and Pasting

Window:	More


TOPIC: Cut Command


Cut Command
Cutting and Pasting

Cut Command

The Cut command is only available when the active image contains a selection. The Cut command sends the selection to the Windows Clipboard and removes it from the image. The resulting "hole" is filled with the current background color. To use the Cut command, you can:

Choose Cut from the Edit menu.

Click the Cut button in the Toolbar.

Press <Ctrl> + <X>.


TOPIC: Copy Command


Copy Command
Cutting and Pasting

Copy Commands

Copy

The Copy command copies visible data from the
active layer only.

To use the Copy command, do one of the following:

Choose Copy from the Edit menu.

Click the Copy button in the toolbar.

Press <Ctrl> + <C>.

Copy Merged

The Copy Merged command copies all visible data, regardless of the layer.

To use the Copy Merged command, choose Copy Merged from the Edit menu.The Copy commands sends the current image or selection to the Windows Clipboard without affecting the image.


TOPIC: Paste Command


Paste Command
Cutting and Pasting

Paste Command

The Paste command places a copy of the Windows clipboard contents into the same or a different image, depending on the Paste command chosen.

You can paste the clipboard contents in five ways:

As a New Image

As a New Layer

As a New Selection

As Transparent Selection

Into the Current Selection


TOPIC: Empty Clipboard Command


Empty Clipboard Command
Cutting and Pasting

Empty Clipboard and Undo Buffers

Empty Clipboard Command

Data in the Windows Clipboard resides in your active memory (RAM). Since image data is often sizable, leftover data can tie up a considerable amount of memory and slow down your system.

The Empty Clipboard command solves this problem by clearing the Clipboard of data. To use the command, choose Empty Clipboard from the Edit menu.

Empty Undo Buffers Command

Use this command to empty the contents of the Undo History list, thereby freeing disk space. You can allocate storage space for saving the Undo History and compress the information to save space in the Undo tab of the General Program Preferences.

To empty the buffers, in the Edit menu, point to Empty, and choose Undo Buffers.


Paste Command

Window:	More2


TOPIC: As a New Image


As a New Image
Paste Command

As a New Image

When you paste as a new image, Paint Shop Pro loads the Clipboard image in an image window. If the data is in a metafile or vector format, Paint Shop Pro will open the Meta Picture Import dialog box. To paste as a new image, you can:

Choose Paste from the Edit menu, then choose As New Image from the submenu.

Click the Paste as New Image button in the toolbar.

Press <Ctrl> + <V>.


TOPIC: As a New Selection


As a New Layer
Paste Command

As a New Layer

When you paste data as a new layer, Paint Shop Pro makes the clipboard contents into a new layer above the active layer.  To paste the clipboard contents as a new layer, do one of the following:

Choose Paste from the Edit menu, and then choose As New Layer from the submenu.

Click the Paste as New Layer  toolbar button.


TOPIC: As a New Selection


As a New Selection
Paste Command

As a New Selection

When you paste data as a new selection, Paint Shop Pro adds it to the current image and defines it as a selection.

1	Open or select the image that you want to paste into.

2	Do one of the following:

Choose As New Selection from the Paste sub-menu of the Edit menu.

Click the Paste as New Selection button on the toolbar.

3	If the data is in a metafile or vector format, Paint Shop Pro will open the Meta Picture Import dialog box.

4	Use the mouse to position the selection. When you've got it where you want it, click once.


TOPIC: As Transparent Selection


As Transparent Selection
Paste Command

As Transparent Selection

When you paste data as a transparent selection, Paint Shop Pro adds it to the current image, defines it as a selection, then deselects all of the pixels that match the current background color. The Transparent Paste tolerance option determines how close the color of a pixel must be to the background color in order to be deselected.

1	Open or select the image into which you want to paste the clipboard contents.

2	Select the color that you want to make transparent as the background color.

3	Choose As Transparent Selection from the Edit Paste Sub-menu.

4	If the data is in a metafile or vector format, Paint Shop Pro will open the Meta Picture Import dialog box.

5	Use the mouse to position the selection. When you've got it where you want it, click once.


TOPIC: Into the Current Selection


Into the Current Selection
Paste Command

Into the Current Selection

When you paste data into the current selection, Paint Shop Pro replaces the contents of the selection with the data from the Clipboard.

1	Open or select an image.

2	Select the area into which you will paste the clipboard contents.

3	Choose Into Selection from the Paste submenu of the Edit menu.

4	If the data is in a metafile or vector format, Paint Shop Pro will open the Meta Picture Import dialog box.


Resizing and Resampling Defined

Window:	More


TOPIC: Resizing Defined


Resizing Defined
Resizing Methods

Resizing Methods

Paint Shop Pro includes four methods for changing an image’s width and height:

Pixel Resize Method

With the Pixel Resize method, Paint Shop Pro duplicates or removes pixels as necessary to achieve the desired width and height of an image. It produces better results than the resampling methods with hard-edged images.

Smart Size Method

With the Smart Size method, Paint Shop Pro chooses the best algorithm based on the current image characteristics.

Bilinear and Bicubic Resampling Methods

The Bicubic Resampling method of resizing minimizes the raggedness normally associated with expanding an image by using a process called interpolation. As applied here, interpolation smoothes out rough spots by estimating how the "missing" pixels should appear, and then filling them with the appropriate color. It produces better results than the Pixel Resize method with photo-realistic images and with images that are irregular or complex. Use the Bilinear Resampling method for shrinking these images and Bicubic for enlarging them.

Bilinear and Bicubic resampling are available for grey scale images and 24-bit images.

If the image does not fit these categories, and you would like to use one of these methods, do the following:

1	Increase the image’s color depth.

2	Resize the image.

3	Reduce the image’s color depth and return it to the original depth.


Changing Image Width and Height

Window:	Steps


TOPIC: Step 1: Access the Appropriate Dialog Box


Step 1: Access the Appropriate Dialog Box
Changing Image Width and Height

Step 1: Access the Appropriate Dialog Box

The dialog boxes for the two functions differ only in their titles. You choose the function that you want to use from the Image menu.


TOPIC: Step 2: Select the New Size


Step 2: Select the New Size
Changing Image Width and Height

Step 2: Select the New Size

You can select one of five standard image sizes, a custom size by width and height, or a custom size by aspect ratio.

Standard Sizes

The five standard image sizes are listed in the group box on the left. To select one of the standard sizes, click the option's button or its text.

Custom Size

By Width and Height

By Aspect Ratio


TOPIC: Step 3: Select the OK Button


Step 3: Select the OK Button
Changing Image Width and Height

Step 3: Select the OK Button

When you're done setting the image's new size and shape, click the OK button. Paint Shop Pro will modify the image to match its new dimensions.


Changing an Image's Width and Height: Custom Size

Window:	More2


TOPIC: Custom Size By Width and Height


Custom Size By Width and Height
Custom Size

Custom Size By Width and Height

To specify a custom size by width and height in pixels:

1	Click the Custom Size option.

2	Empty the Maintain Aspect Ratio check box.

3	Type the new width into the first text box.

4	Press <Tab>.

5	Type the new height into the second text box.


TOPIC: Custom Size By Aspect Ratio


Custom Size By Aspect Ratio
Custom Size

Custom Size By Aspect Ratio

The aspect ratio is the relationship between the image's two dimensions, expressed as width divided by height. To specify a custom size using the aspect ratio:

1	Click the Custom Size option.

2	Mark the Maintain Aspect Ratio check box.

3	The Aspect Ratio Text Box will display the image's current aspect ratio. If you want to change the ratio, double-click in the text box, then type the new ratio.

4	Enter the setting for the dimension that you want to fix. For example, if you want to fix the width and let the height be determined by the aspect ratio, double-click in the Width Text Box and type the new width. The remaining field will update when you either (a) exit the current field, or (b) click the OK button.


Before You Begin

Window:	Main


TOPIC: Overview


Overview
Before You Begin

Overview

Welcome to Paint Shop Pro 5, the newest version of the award-winning program from Jasc Software, Inc. Paint Shop Pro 5 contains the tools you will need to paint, edit, and retouch your images, and a browser to help manage your files. It is powerful enough for the professional and friendly enough for the beginner. Whether you work with graphics daily or occasionally and create Web or printed pages, Paint Shop Pro 5 is the program for you.

Exiting Paint Shop Pro

To exit Paint Shop Pro, choose Exit from the File menu. Paint Shop Pro will close all its open windows.


TOPIC: Using this Help File


Using this Help File
Before You Begin

Using this Help File

For help using Windows Help, click here. Paint Shop Pro Help has a few special hypertext features:

Tab Jumps

Each topic has a row of tabs across the top, like this one. Each set of tabs groups related topics. You can access a topic by clicking its tab. If the current tab set is linked to another tab set, you can jump to the linked set by clicking the link indicator.

Hypertext Formatting

In the standard Windows Help File format, all hypertext is green. Topic jumps have a solid underline, and pop-ups have a dashed underline. In Paint Shop Pro Help:

Topic jumps are red.

Pop-ups are blue.

Hypertext is not underlined.


TOPIC: Getting Around


Getting Around
Before You Begin

Getting Around

Main Window

Paint Shop Pro's Main Window contains four regions. Each region has specific uses and functions.

Positioning the Main Window

Bars and Palettes

There are six types of Bars and Palettes.

Controlling the Bars and Palettes

Image Windows

When you open a file or create a new file, Paint Shop Pro displays the image in an image window. Image windows appear within the Main Window's Workspace.

Working with Image Windows.


TOPIC: Technical Support


Animation Shop
Before You Begin

Running Animation Shop

Paint Shop Pro now includes Animation Shop, an animation program that can save animated GIF files for use on the World Wide Web or in multimedia presentations.  To start Animation Shop from within Paint Shop Pro, choose Run Animation Shop from the File menu.  Animation Shop will be launched in a separate window.


Technical Support
Before You Begin

Technical Support

This help file and the Paint Shop Pro User's Guide are designed to address the majority of user's questions.

Solutions to Common Problems

For solutions to common problems, see Troubleshooting.

Poor Image Display Quality

Most of Jasc's Paint Shop Pro technical support calls concern poor image display quality.

Getting More Help

If the above-mentioned sources fail to address your question or problem, you can:

Contact one of the distributors listed in the README.DOC file that is included with Paint Shop Pro.

Contact Jasc Software, Inc.


Paint Shop Pro Main Window

Window:	More


TOPIC: Titlebar


Titlebar
Main Window

Titlebar

The Titlebar displays "Paint Shop Pro" and the filename of the active image, if any image files are open.

Control Icon

At the left end of the Titlebar is the Control Icon, which you use to access the Control menu (see following section). Double-clicking the Control Icon closes Paint Shop Pro.

Control Menu

You open the Control menu by clicking on the Control Icon. You can use the Control menu to position the Main Window or to exit Paint Shop Pro.

Window Buttons

The window buttons appear at the right end of the Titlebar. You use the buttons to position the Main Window or to exit Paint Shop Pro.


TOPIC: Menubar


Menubar
Main Window

Menu Bar

The Menu bar displays Paint Shop Pro's menu headings. Each menu lists a "family" of selections, and each selection performs a specific action.

Menus that are not currently available are temporarily removed from the Menu bar. When no images are open, only the File, Edit, View, Capture, and Help menus are visible.  When one or more images are open, a total of 11 menus are visible.  When the Browswer is open, a total of eight menus are visible.

Using the Menus

1	You open a menu by clicking it, or by pressing <Alt> plus the letter that is underlined in the menu's title. For example, to open the File menu, you press <Alt> + <F>.

2	You choose a menu selection by clicking it, by pressing its underlined letter, or by using the cursor keys to highlight it and then pressing <Enter>. Menu selections that appear in grey are not currently available.


TOPIC: Workspace


Workspace
Main Window

Workspace

As the name implies, the Workspace is where you do your work. For help locating the Workspace, see the Main Window diagram. When you open a file or create a new file, Paint Shop Pro opens a new image window within the Workspace.

Maximizing the Workspace: Full Screen Edit

Maximizing the Workspace strips the Main Window of its Titlebar, Menu bar, and Status bar, and expands the Main Window so that it fills the entire screen. To switch between the normal Workspace and its maximized state, you can:

Choose Full Screen Edit from the View menu.

Press <Shift> + <F>.

Related Topics

Full Screen Preview


Full Screen Edit
 Search / Full Screen Edit


TOPIC: Status Bar


Status Bar
Main Window

Status Bar

The Status bar appears at the bottom of the Main Window. The Status bar displays information about images, features, and procedures. When you point the cursor at an item or control, the Status bar displays a brief description. With an active image, it displays the size in pixels and memory (RAM) needed by the image, and the coordinates of the cursor.


Paint Shop Pro Main Window

Window:	How To


TOPIC: Maximize, Minimize, and Restore


Maximize, Minimize, and Restore
Positioning the Main Window

Maximize, Minimize, and Restore

You can maximize, minimize, or restore the Main Window using the window buttons.

Double-clicking the text display section of the Titlebar switches the Main Window between its maximized and normal states.


TOPIC: Moving the Main Window


Moving the Main Window
Positioning the Main Window

Moving the Main Window

To move the Main Window to a different location:

1	Point the cursor at the text display section of the Titlebar.

2	Press and hold the primary mouse button.

3	Drag the window by moving the mouse.

4	Release the mouse button.


TOPIC: Resizing the Main Window


Resizing the Main Window
Positioning the Main Window

Resizing the Main Window

To change the size of the Main Window:

1	Point at a side or corner of the window. The cursor will change to a double-headed arrow. Grabbing a corner moves two sides at once.

2	Press and hold the primary mouse button.

3	Resize the window by moving the mouse.

4	Release the mouse button.


Bars and Palettes

Window:	More


TOPIC: Toolbar


Toolbar
Bars and Palettes

Toolbar

The toolbar provides buttons that access some of the frequently-used commands in the menus. If a command is unavailable, its button appears greyed-out. Using a toolbar button is easy − just click it.

You can also add and remove toolbar buttons by customizing the Toolbar.

Toolbar buttons that are not currently available appear greyed out.


TOPIC: Tool Palette


Tool Palette
Bars and Palettes

Tool Palette

The Tool Palette contains the following image-editing tools:

Zoom Tool

Deform Tool

Crop Tool

Mover Tool

Selection Tools

Painting and Drawing Tools

When you click a tool button, the Control palette displays its options.


TOPIC: Control Palette


Control Palette
Bars and Palettes

Control Palette

You use the Control Palette to set parameters for the Tool Palette's active tool.  It contains two tabs: the Tool Controls tab, which contains options for modifying image-editing tools, and the Brush Tip tab, which contains controls for configuring brushes and accessing custom brushes. The Brush Tip tab becomes available whenever you select a brush; at other times, it is greyed-out.  The Control Palette replaces the Style Bar of earlier versions of Paint Shop Pro.

Working with Selections

Painting and Drawing


TOPIC: Color Palette


Color Palette
Bars and Palettes

Color Palette

The Color Palette contains color selection tools and displays color information.


TOPIC: Histogram Window


Histogram Window
Bars and Palettes

Histogram Window

The Histogram window displays color component graphs for the active image.

Paint Shop Pro runs faster with the Histogram Window closed because it doesn't have to update the histogram whenever you select an image or edit an image.


TOPIC: Layer Palette


Layer Palette
Bars and Palettes

Layer Palette

The Layer palette contains the controls used when working with layers and provides quick access to many of the commands and options in the Layers menu and Layer Properties dialog box. Unlike the menu and dialog box, the palette allows you to change the options for all the layers in an image simultaneously.

If the palette is not visible, do one of the following to display it:

Press <L>.

Click the View/Hide Layer button on the toolbar.

From the View menu, choose Toolbars to open the Toolbars dialog box. In the Toolbars dialog box, select the "Layer Palette" check box, and then click OK.


Bars and Palettes

Window:	How To


TOPIC: Displaying a Bar or Palette


Displaying a Bar or Palette
Controlling the Bars and Palettes

Displaying a Bar or Palette

To show or hide a bar or palette, choose Toolbars from the View menu and select the bar, palette, or window you wish to show or hide.  You can also click the appropriate Toolbar button:

Bar and Palette Buttons


TOPIC: Moving a Bar or palette


Moving a Bar or Palette
Controlling the Bars and Palettes

Moving a Bar or Palette

The bars and palettes can be placed virtually anywhere on the screen. To move a bar or palette:

1	Point the cursor at the text area of the window's titlebar, or at the bar or palette's main panel. Do not point at the control icon or one of the window's buttons.

2	Press and hold the primary mouse button.

3	Drag the window by moving the mouse.

4	Release the mouse button.


TOPIC: Docking a Bar or palette


Docking a Bar or Palette
Controlling the Bars and Palettes

Docking a Bar or Palette

You can dock the Color palette, toolbar, and Tool palette to a side of the Workspace by positioning it at the Workspace's edge. You can switch back and forth between a bar or palette's floating and docked states by double-clicking its titlebar or main panel.

The Control palette, Layer palette, and Histogram Window cannot be docked.


Window:	How To


TOPIC: Contacting Jasc, Inc.


Contacting Jasc Software, Inc.

Via	At
Internet	techsup@jasc.com
Web Site	http://www.jasc.com
BBS	(612) 930-3516
Telephone	(612) 930-9171
Fax	(612) 930-9172
Mail	Jasc Software, Inc. P.O. Box 44997 Eden Prairie, MN 55344


Color Commands

Window:	Main


TOPIC: Color Commands Overview


Color Functions Overview
Color Commands

Color Commands Overview

The color commands modify an image's color composition.

The color commands will work on a selection if the image's color depth is greater than 256 colors, or if the image is grey scale. With lower color depths, these commands affect the entire image.

Color Composition and Histograms

Histograms analyze image color composition. The information they provide can help you make image enhancement adjustments, or achieve particular color effects.


TOPIC: Color Adjustment Commands


Color Adjustment Functions
Color Commands

Color Adjustment Commands

Paint Shop Pro has six commands for adjusting an image or selection's color. The commands all use a similar dialog box and operate in a common manner.

 For the color adjustment commands to work on a selection, the image must be a grey scale or 24-bit color image. With lower color depths, the command affects the entire image.

To limit the color adjustment to a selection, make the selection before choosing the command.

Brightness / Contrast command

Gamma Correct command

Highlight / MidTone / Shadow command

Hue / Saturation / Lightness command

Hue Map command

Red / Green / Blue command


TOPIC: Colorize Command


Colorize Function
Color Commands

Colorize Command

The Colorize command converts an image or selection to a uniform hue and saturation while retaining its lightness. To use the Colorize command:

1	Choose Colorize from the Colors menu. The Colorize dialog box opens.

2	The preview on the left displays the current image. The preview on the right updates as you adjust the settings. Click the "+" and "-" buttons to change the magnification. Drag either image to bring other areas of them into view.

3	To update the original image as you change the settings, select the "Auto Proof" check box.

4	Move the Hue slider to the left and right to shift all the colors in the image around the color wheel. 0 is pure red; 43 is pure yellow; 85 is green; 128 is cyan; 170 is blue; 312 is magenta; 255 is red again.

5	Move the Saturation slider to the left to decrease saturation and to the right to increase it. At 0, the color is removed.

6	If you have not selected "Auto Proof," click the Proof button to view the changes on the original image.

7	To apply the changes, click OK.


TOPIC: Grey Scale Command


Grey Scale Function
Color Commands

Grey Scale Command

The Grey Scale command removes the colors from an image and replaces them with greys matching their luminance values. The effect is similar to a black-and-white photograph. Because a grey scale image can only display 256 shades of grey, converting a 16 million color image to grey scale automatically reduces it to 256 colors.

To convert an image, choose Grey Scale from the Colors menu.


TOPIC: Histogram Commands


Histogram Functions
Color Commands

Histogram Commands

The two histogram commands change the shape of the histogram, thereby altering the image. To apply one of the commands to the active image:

1	Select the area to modify.

2	Choose Histogram Functions from the Colors menu, then choose the command from the submenu.

 For the histogram commands to work on a selection, the image must be a grey scale or 24-bit color image. With  lower color depths, the commands affect the entire image.

To limit the color adjustment to a selection, make the selection before choosing the command.

Equalize Histogram Command

The Equalize Histogram command smoothes out the image or selection’s histogram so that it is more evenly distributed across the spectrum. To equalize the histogram, choose Equalize from the Histogram Functions command in the Colors menu.

Stretch Histogram Command

If the histogram does not cover the entire spectrum, the image does not include both very dark or black and very light or white areas. The Stretch Histogram command adjusts it so the image’s luminance covers the entire spectrum. To stretch the histogram, choose Stretch from the Histogram Functions command in the Colors menu.


TOPIC: Negative Image Command


Negative Image Function
Color Commands

Negative Image Command

The Negative Image command replaces the color value of each color with its opposite on the 0-255 scale. The effect is similar to a photographic negative, and the function can be used to create a positive image from a scanned negative.

To convert an image, choose Negative Image from the Colors menu.


TOPIC: Posterize Command


Posterize Function
Color Commands

Posterize Command

The Posterize command (pronounced with a long "O") reduces the number of bits per color channel. As the bits per channel decrease, the number of levels of lightness a color can display decrease. This results in a flatter-looking image with a pronounced choppiness in the gradients. To posterize a selection or an image:

1	Choose Posterize from the Colors menu. The Posterize dialog box opens.

2	The preview on the left displays the current image. The preview on the right updates as you adjust the settings. Click the "+" and "-" buttons to change the magnification. Drag either image to bring other areas of them into view.

3	To update the original image as you change the settings, select the "Auto Proof" check box.

4	Move the Bits per Channel slider to select from 1-7 bits.

5	If you have not selected "Auto Proof," click the Proof button to view the changes on the original image.

6	To apply the changes, click OK.


TOPIC: Solarize Command


Solarize Function
Color Commands

Solarize Command

The Solarize command produces the same effect as the Negative Image function, but it lets you control the Threshold level. The Threshold level is the lightness value above which colors are inverted. You set the level, and all colors with lightness values above the level are turned into their inverse (on the 255 scale). At a Threshold level of 1, all colors except black change. As the Threshold level increases, colors must be increasingly lighter to invert. To solarize a selection or image:

1	Choose Solarize from the Colors menu. The Solarize dialog box opens.

2	The preview on the left displays the image at the current settings. The preview on the right updates as you adjust the settings. Click the "+" and "-" buttons to change the magnification. Drag either image to bring other areas of them into view.

3	To update the original image as you change the settings, select the "Auto Proof" check box.

4	Move the Threshold slider to select a level from 1-254 to select the lightness level at which colors are inverted.

5	If you have not selected "Auto Proof," click the Proof button to view the changes on the original image.

6	To apply the changes, click OK.

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Histograms

Window:	More


TOPIC: About Histograms


About Histograms
Histograms

About Histograms

A histogram is a graph of the distribution of RGB and/or luminance values in an image. Each of the four values appear on the horizontal axis from dark to light (left to right). The vertical axis indicates the number of pixels of that value at each point. At a point where there are many pixels of a value, the corresponding line spikes; where there are no pixels, it lies at the bottom of the graph.

To see the distribution of the red, green, blue, or lightness value, select its check box at the bottom of the histogram window. At the top of the window, Paint Shop Pro displays the number of pixels that match the histogram’s maximum and  minimum, and then displays the average value.Paint Shop Pro displays histograms for the active image in the Histogram Window.

Example

The diagrams shown here contain a histogram and its source image. The luminance spectrum appears on the histogram's horizontal axis, ranging from zero luminance (black) to full luminance (white). The vertical axis indicates the percentage of the source image that matches a point on the luminance spectrum. The spike near the top of the luminance scale is caused by the sky in the image background.


TOPIC: Histograms and Image Enhancement


Histograms and Image Enhancement
Histograms

Histograms and Image Enhancement

A histogram can help you decide what changes might enhance an image's quality. Changing the shape of the histogram will alter the image's balance, and in some cases that's exactly what you want to do. In other cases, when the image composition is good, you want to retain the histogram's shape, but shift it in one direction to subtly enhance the image.

Example

Consider the histogram shown here. The photograph appears harsh, and the histogram shows why: the colors are bunched tightly towards the top of the luminance spectrum. Shifting the histogram down slightly will reduce the harshness and improve the image's overall balance.


Color Adjustment Commands

Window:	More


TOPIC: Brightness / Contrast Command


Brightness / Contrast Function
Color Adjustment Commands

Brightness / Contrast Command

The Brightness/Contrast command brightens or darkens an image or selection and the range of light (the contrast) within it. The Brightness control is a quick way to adjust everything at once, such as when you have a picture that is too dark after being scanned. Contrast increases the difference in shading between areas. The brightness and contrast values are expressed as percentages, with 0% being the current setting.

To adjust the brightness and/or contrast:

1	From the Colors menu, choose Brightness/Contrast in the Adjust submenu. The Brightness/Contrast dialog box opens.

2	The preview on the left shows the current image. The preview on the right updates as you adjust the settings. Click the "+" and  "-" buttons to change the magnification. Drag either image to bring other areas of them into view.

3	To update the original image as you change the settings, select the "Auto Proof" check box.

4	To view the image’s current settings, move the sliders to the midpoint. (Both boxes will display "0.")

5	Move the Brightness slider to the right to increase brightness and to the left to decrease brightness. At -100%, the image is solid black. At +100%, the image is solid white.

6	Move the Contrast slider to the left to increase contrast and to the right to decrease it. At -100%, the image has no contrast, so it is solid grey.

7	If you have not selected "Auto Proof," click the Proof button to view the changes on the original image.

8	To apply the changes, click OK.


TOPIC: Gamma Correct Command


Gamma Correct Function
Color Adjustment Commands

Gamma Correct Command

The Gamma Correction command lets you adjust red, green and blue to compensate for the way the monitor displays them.

To adjust the gamma of an image:

1	From the Colors menu, choose Gamma Correction in the Adjust submenu. The Gamma Correction dialog box opens.

2	The preview on the left shows the current image. The preview on the right updates as you adjust the settings. Click the "+" and  "-" buttons to change the magnification. Drag either image to bring other areas of them into view.

3	To update the original image as you change the settings, select the "Auto Proof" check box.

4	By default, the sliders are linked so they move in unison. Clear the Link check box to drag them individually.

5	To view the image’s current settings, move the sliders to the midpoint. (Both boxes will display "1.00.")

6	The Gamma Curve graph to the right of the sliders displays the three colors. The right side of the graph represents the highlights, the left side represents the shadows. At 1.00, the lines of each color form a straight line, indicating no change. As you move the slider of a color, it forms a curve.

7	Drag the slider to move the majority of red, green and blue pixels to change the shape of the curve. Dragging to the right pushes more pixels to a higher lightness value so the line on the graph curves toward the left. Dragging to the left has the opposite effect. Notice that there is always some light at the darkest level of the sliders and some dark at the lightest because each line extends across the graph.

8	If you have not selected "Auto Proof," click the Proof button to view the changes on the original image.

9	To apply the changes, click OK.

You can also adjust your monitor gamma.


TOPIC: Highlight / MidTone / Shadow Command


Highlight / MidTone / Shadow Function
Color Adjustment Commands

Highlight / MidTone / Shadow Command

The Highlight/Midtone/Shadow command adjusts the dark, middle, and light values separately. The values are expressed as percentages. The Highlight slider at 100%, Midtone at 50%, and Shadow at 0% represent the image’s current settings.

To adjust the highlight, midtone, and shadow:

1	From the Colors menu, choose Highlight/Midtone/Shadow in the Adjust submenu. The Highlight/Midtone/Shadow dialog box opens.

2	The preview on the left displays the current image. The preview on the right updates as you adjust the settings. Click the "+" and "-" buttons to change the magnification. Drag either image to bring other areas of them into view.

3	To update the original image as you change the settings, select the "Auto Proof" check box.

4	The Highlight slider add lightness proportionally. As the slider moves to the left, it lightens increasingly darker pixels. This adds highlight to more of the image.

5	Move the Midtone slider to shift the middle quarter of the light scale up or down. The areas of midtone lighten as the slider moves right and darken as it moves left.

6	The Shadow slider does the opposite of the highlight slider -- moving it to the right removes lightness proportionally. Lighter pixels are darkened more.

7	If you have not selected "Auto Proof," click the Proof button to view the changes on the original image.

8	To apply the changes, click OK.


TOPIC: Hue / Saturation / Luminance Command


Hue / Saturation / Luminance Function
Color Adjustment Commands

Hue / Saturation / Lightness Command

Hue refers to the color’s tint, saturation to the hue’s purity, and lightness to the color’s brightness. Use the Hue/Saturation/Lightness command to modify these values for an entire image or selection.

To adjust the hue, saturation, and/or lightness:

1	From the Colors menu, choose Hue/Saturation/Lightness in the Adjust submenu. The Hue/Saturation/Lightness dialog box opens.

2	The preview on the left displays the current image. The preview on the right updates as you adjust the settings. Click the "+" and "-" buttons to change the magnification. Drag either image to bring other areas of them into view.

3	To update the original image as you change the settings, select the "Auto Proof" check box.

4	To view the image’s current settings, drag the sliders to the midpoint. (Both boxes will display "0.")

5	Move the Hue slider to the left and right to shift all the colors in the image around the color wheel. This slider measures the color wheel in percentage. The +100% and -100% return the color to its original position.

6	Drag the Saturation slider to the left to decrease saturation and to the right to increase it. At -100%, the color is removed, and only grey remains.

7	Move the Lightness slider to increase and decrease the lightness in the image. A -100% setting produces pure black. A +100% setting produces pure white in those colors with a lightness of 50% and above.

8	If you have not selected "Auto Proof," click the Proof button to view the changes on the original image.

9	To apply the changes, click OK.


TOPIC: Red / Green / Blue Command


Red / Green / Blue Function
Color Adjustment Commands

Red / Green / Blue Command

The Red/Green/Blue command changes the levels of red, green, and blue in an image or selection. As mentioned above, computer monitors create colors by combining red, green, and blue, the three primary colors for projected light. The red, green, and blue values are represented as percentages, with 0% being the current setting. To adjust the red, green, and/or blue levels:

1	From the Colors menu, choose Red/Green/Blue in the Adjust submenu. The Red/Green/Blue dialog box opens.

2	The preview on the left displays the current image. The preview on the right updates as you adjust the settings. Click the "+" and "-" buttons to change the magnification. Drag either image to bring other areas of them into view.

3	To update the original image as you change the settings, select the "Auto Proof" check box.

4	To view the image’s current settings, move the sliders to the midpoint. (The boxes will display "0.")

5	Move the Red slider to increase and decrease the amount of red in the image.

6	Move the Green slider to increase and decrease the amount of green in the image.

7	Move the Blue slider to increase and decrease the amount of blue in the image.

8	If you have not selected "Auto Proof," click the Proof button to view the changes on the original image.

9	To apply the changes, click OK.


TOPIC: Hue Map Command


Hue Map Function
Color Adjustment Commands

Hue Map Command

Use the Hue Map command to adjust hues individually in an image. In the Hue Shift area, the color wheel is represented in both the colored boxes and the slider columns.To use the Hue Map command:

1	From the Colors menu, choose Hue Map in the Adjust submenu. The Map Hue dialog box opens.

2	The preview on the left displays the current image. The preview on the right updates as you adjust the settings. Click the "+" and "-" buttons to change the magnification. Drag the image to bring other areas of it into view.

3	To update the original image as you change the settings, select the "Auto Proof" check box.

4	Click the Reset button to return the sliders to their default positions. The colors and values on either side of each slider match and they correspond to the slider’s position.

5	Move the sliders of each column to shift the hues individually. If a hue is not represented in the image, nothing happens.

6	Drag the Saturation slider to the left to decrease saturation and to the right to increase it. At -100%, the image becomes a grey scale image.

7	Drag the Lightness slider to increase and decrease the lightness in the image. A -100% setting produces pure black. A +100% setting produces pure white.

8	If you have not selected "Auto Proof," click the Proof button to view the changes on the original image.

9	To apply the changes, click OK.


Using a Color Adjustment Command

Window:	More2


TOPIC: Using a Color Adjustment Command


Using a Color Adjustment Function
Using a Color Adjustment Command

1	Select the area to modify.

2	Choose a color adjustment command from the Colors Adjust submenu: choose Adjust from the Colors menu, then choose the command from the submenu. Paint Shop Pro will open the command's dialog box.

3	Use the spin controls to set the command's parameters. Any changes that you make to the settings will be reflected in the Preview Box.

4	To see the function settings applied to the image or selection, click the Preview button.

5	When you have finished adjusting the settings, click the OK button. Paint Shop Pro will modify the image or selection.


Computers and Colors

Window:	Info


TOPIC: Color Definition Methods


Color Definition Methods
Computers and Colors

Color Definition Methods

There are several methods for defining the projected colors that appear on a computer monitor. The following table outlines the Color dialog box red, green, and blue (RGB) and hue, saturation, and lightness (HSL) settings for the standard white light color spectrum.

Color	RGB Settings	HSL Settings
	Red	Green	Blue	Hue	Sat	Light
Red	255	0	0	0	240	120
Orange	255	128	0	20	240	120
Yellow	255	255	0	40	240	120
Green	0	255	0	80	240	120
Azure	0	255	255	120	240	120
Indigo	0	0	255	160	240	120
Violet	255	0	255	200	240	120
Red, Green, and Blue (RGB)

The most popular method for defining a projected color is as a combination of red, green, and blue, with values ranging from 0 to 255. For example, pure red is defined by red = 255 (100%), green =0 ( 0%), and blue =0 ( 0%). Pure black has red, green, and blue values of 0%, and pure white has red, green, and blue values of 100%.  The RGB model, one of the additive color models, is used on computer monitors.

Hue, Saturation, and Lightness (HSL)

A projected color can be defined by the three components of hue, saturation, and lightness:

Hue describes the color's shade or tint. It is measured on a circular spectrum running from red to green to blue and returning to red.

Saturation describes the hue's purity. A color with 100% saturation is bright and vivid, and a color with 0% saturation is a shade of grey.

Lightness describes the color's brightness. A color with 100% lightness is always pure white, and a color with 0% lightness is always pure black.

CMYK Model

The CMYK model, a subtractive color model, is based on light being absorbed and reflected by paint and ink. This model is often used when printing. The primary colors, cyan, magenta, and yellow, are mixed to produce the other colors. When all three are combined, they produce black. Because impurities in the ink make it difficult to produce a true black, a fourth color, black (the K), is added when printing.


TOPIC: Gamma Correction


Gamma Correction
Computers and Colors

Gamma Correction

An image is stored in computer memory as a series of numbers. Depending on the image’s format, a pixel's values can be described in a variety of ways. All of these formats have at least one thing in common: a higher number means a brighter color value. This rule has two corollaries: (1) the highest combination of values possible for a pixel produces pure white; and (2) the lowest combination of values possible for a pixel produces pure black.

It would follow logically that a value half-way up any scale would have a lightness exactly between black and white. This assumes that our hypothetical scale would allow an integer value exactly in the middle, which in reality it would not: image formats are based on powers of two, so integer midpoints are not possible.

To get over this hurdle, let’s consider an approximate midpoint, and to base it in reality, let’s assume that the image is in a grey scale format. A graph of a monitor’s pixel output over the image’s potential pixel values would look like the following diagram entitled "Linear Brightness." Our approximate midpoint -- say 120 -- would produce an identical brightness on the monitor.

Linear Brightness

A computer monitor displays colors by exciting phosphors on the screen. Unfortunately, phosphors do not excite linearly. For example, if a computer reads a lightness value from a photographic image and sends it directly to the monitor, the displayed color will be dimmer than in the original photograph.

As you may have already guessed, this is where gamma correction comes in: a gamma correction value adjusts for the non-linearity of phosphor excitation. The diagram entitled "Gamma-Corrected Brightness" below provides an example of how gamma correction can alter the color values sent to a computer monitor. In this case, our approximate midpoint of 120 produces a monitor value of 168.

Gamma-Corrected Brightness


Gamma Adjustment
Computers and Colors

Adjusting Your Monitor’s Gamma Level

You can adjust your monitor’s gamma level by choosing Monitor Gamma from Preferences in the File menu.

The Monitor Gamma Adjustment dialog box includes four sections, one each for red, green, blue, and grey. On the left side of the dialog box, a sample of each section is displayed with an outer area and a center area. The outer area is a dithered pattern of pixels with lightness values of 0 and 255, and the center area contains pixels with a lightness value of 128.

Paired Areas Before Gamma Correction

On the right side of the dialog box, slider controls for red, green, and blue are provided to adjust monitor gamma. Use the slider controls to adjust the image’s gamma level so that these two areas are of equal brightness. With the Link Channels check box selected, the three sliders move together as you drag any individual slider. With the check box unchecked, you can adjust colors individually by dragging the applicable slider. The values that synchronize brightness represent the correct gamma level of your monitor.


TOPIC: Error Diffusion Dithering


Error Diffusion Dithering
Computers and Colors

Error Diffusion Dithering

Dithering is a technique for simulating colors that are missing from an image file's palette. The missing colors are simulated by intermingling pixels of two or more palette colors. If the unavailable color differs too greatly from the colors in the image's palette, dithering will produce a grainy or mottled appearance.

Error diffusion dithering is a popular dithering method. The "error" in the title refers to the cumulative difference between the actual values of pixels in the image and their "true" values if they were all set to their correct colors. By reducing this error, error diffusion dithering produces image quality that is superior to that achieved by non-error adjusted dithering.

The process starts at the first pixel in the image (the upper left corner). The algorithm finds the color in the palette that is nearest to the color of the pixel. It then compares the two colors' numerical values, saves the difference as the initial error, and applies the color from the palette to the pixel.

The process then proceeds to the second pixel. It finds this pixel's nearest color, and calculates the sum of the color and the error value from the last pixel. It sets the pixel to the color that is nearest to this sum. Any difference between the applied color and the sum becomes the new error value.

When the process reaches the third pixel, it repeats the procedure that was used to set the color for the second pixel. The algorithm cycles through the image's remaining pixels in the same manner. The error value is abandoned at the end of each row.

Reduce Color Bleeding Option

As you may have suspected, error diffusion dithering causes colors to bleed from left to right. This is because the algorithm, and therefore the error value, travels in this direction. Color bleed is most noticeable in images with hard vertical edges, because the edges are softened by the traveling color.

Paint Shop Pro functions that use error diffusion dithering include a Reduce Color Bleeding option. This option lessens the left-to-right color bleed by applying a fractional coefficient to the error value. By reducing the error value, less color information is carried from one pixel to the next.


Creating Image Files

Window:	Main


TOPIC: Creating Image Files Overview


Creating Image Files Overview
Creating Image Files

Creating Image Files Overview

Paint Shop Pro provides five ways to create image files:

Creating an Empty Image

Duplicating an Image

Capturing an Image from the Screen

Using a TWAIN-Compliant Device

Loading a Kodak Digital Camera Image

Pasting from the Clipboard


TOPIC: Creating an Empty Image


Creating an Empty Image
Creating Image Files

Creating a Blank Image

To create a new, blank image, you can:

Choose New from the File menu.

Click the New button in the Toolbar.

Paint Shop Pro will open the New Image dialog box. For more help, see:

Step-by-Step Instructions


TOPIC: Duplicating an Image


Duplicating an Image
Creating Image Files

Duplicating an Image

To copy an entire image:

1	Open the image file, or select the image's window.

2	Choose Duplicate from the Window menu. Paint Shop Pro will copy the image to a new image window.


TOPIC: Capturing Images From the Screen


Capturing Images From the Screen
Creating Image Files

Capturing Images From the Screen

The Screen Capture Function lets you copy all or part of your computer screen into Paint Shop Pro. Images captured from the screen are commonly called "screen snaps".

Example

All of the pictures of Paint Shop Pro's features that appear in this help file were created using the Screen Capture Function.

Creating Screen Captures

You have to setup the Screen Capture Function before you use it.

Setting Up a Screen Capture

Performing a Screen Capture


TOPIC: Using a TWAIN-Compliant Device


Using a TWAIN-Compliant Device
Creating Image Files

Using a TWAIN-Compliant Device

Paint Shop Pro supports TWAIN-compliant image devices, such as scanners and digital cameras.

Selecting a TWAIN-Compliant Device

Acquiring an Image

Paint Shop Pro and TWAIN_32.DLL

If you have installed a TWAIN-compliant device, but Acquire and Select Source on the File menu are greyed out, see Operations.


Loading a Kodak Digital Camera Image
Creating Image Files

Loading a Kodak Digital Camera Image

If you have a Kodak DC40, DC50, or DC120 camera, you can use Paint Shop Pro to access and manage the files while they are still in the camera.

Configuring the Settings

Acquiring an Image


Creating an Empty Image

Window:	More


TOPIC: Step 1: Open the New Image Dialog Box


Step 1: Open the New Image Dialog Box
Creating a Blank Image

Step 1: Open the New Image Dialog Box

There are two ways to open the New Image dialog box:

You can choose New from the File menu

You can click the New button in the Toolbar.


TOPIC: Step 2: Set the Width and Height


Step 2: Set the Width and Height
Creating a Blank Image

Step 2: Set the Width and Height

In the Width and Height text boxes, type the image's dimensions, and then select pixels, inches, or centimeters as the units of measurement. In a similar manner, type the resolution number, and select the units of pixels/inch or pixels/cm.


TOPIC: Step 3: Select the Background Color


Step 3: Select the Background Color
 Creating a Blank Image

Step 3: Select the Background Color

When the new image first opens, it will be filled with the selected background color. You select the color from the Background Color drop down box. The first two selections are the current active colors.

1	Click the drop down box to open it.

2	Click the color you want to select. If the color isn't visible, use the scrollbar to move through the list.


TOPIC: Step 4: Select the Image Type


Step 4: Select the Image Type
Creating a Blank Image

Step 4: Select the Image Type

The image type is the new image's color depth. You select the image type from the Image Type Drop Down Box:

1	Click the drop down box to open it.

2	Click the image type you want to select.


TOPIC: Step 5: Check the Memory Required


Step 5: Check the Memory Required
Creating a Blank Image

Step 5: Check the Memory Required

At the bottom of the New Image dialog box is a text display that indicates how much memory (RAM) is required to create the new image. If you don't have at least as much memory as is indicated here, select one or both of the following:

Lower color depth

Smaller dimensions


TOPIC: Step 6: Select the OK Button


Step 6: Select the OK Button
Creating a Blank Image

Step 6: Select the OK Button

Click the OK button. One of two things will happen:

Paint Shop Pro will open a new image window filled with the selected background color.

Paint Shop Pro will present a prompt stating that there is insufficient memory to create the image. Click the OK button. To create an image, you will have to select a lower color depth and/or smaller dimensions.


Setting Up a Screen Capture

Window:	More


TOPIC: Step 1: Access the Capture Setup Dialog Box


Step 1: Access the Capture Setup Dialog Box
Setting Up a Screen Capture

Step 1: Access the Capture Setup Dialog Box

Choose Setup from the Capture menu. Paint Shop Pro will open the Capture Setup dialog box.


TOPIC: Step 2: Choose a Capture Type


Step 2: Choose a Capture Type
Setting Up a Screen Capture

Step 2: Choose a Capture Type

The capture type determines which area of the screen will be copied. You select a capture type by clicking on it in the Capture Group Box.

Type	Action

Area	Select a rectangular portion of the screen

Full Screen	Copy the entire screen

Client Area	Copy the input area of the active window

Window	Copy the entire active window

Object	Copy a window feature or group of features


TOPIC: Step 3: Select the Activation Method


Step 3: Select the Activation Method
Setting Up a Screen Capture

Step 3: Select the Activation Method

You select an activation method from the Activate Capture Group Box. The activation method determines how the screen captures are initiated.

Right Mouse Click Method

Hot Key Method

Timer Method


TOPIC: Step 4: Set the Include Cursor Option


Step 4: Set the Include Cursor Option
Setting Up a Screen Capture

Step 4: Set the Include Cursor Option

To include the cursor in the screen capture, mark the check box labeled Include cursor. This option is not available for area captures.


TOPIC: Step 5: Set the Multiple Captures Option


Step 5: Set the Multiple Captures Option
Setting Up a Screen Capture

Step 5: Set the Multiple Captures Option

When the check box labeled "Multiple captures" is:

Empty	Paint Shop Pro is automatically reactivated when you perform a screen capture.

Filled	You can continue performing screen captures until you manually reactivate Paint Shop Pro.


TOPIC: Step 6: Choose the OK Button / Capture Now Button


Step 6: Select the OK Button / Capture Now Button
Setting Up a Screen Capture

Step 6: Choose the OK Button / Capture Now Button

Click the OK button to close the dialog box and save the capture setup settings. You can now perform a screen capture using the selected settings.

Click the Capture Now button to close the dialog box, save the capture setup settings, and start taking screen snaps. Continue at Step 4 under "Performing a Screen Capture".


Performing a Screen Capture

Window:	More


TOPIC: Step 1: Setup the Screen


Step 1: Setup the Screen
Performing a Screen Capture

Step 1: Setup the Screen

If you are copying part of an application, start the application now.

If you want to copy the whole screen, arrange the open windows as you want them to appear in the captured image.


TOPIC: Step 2: Activate Paint Shop Pro


Step 2: Activate Paint Shop Pro
Performing a Screen Capture

Step 2: Activate Paint Shop Pro

Make Paint Shop Pro the active application.


TOPIC: Step 3: Select "Start" From the Capture Menu


Step 3: Select "Start" From the Capture Menu
Performing a Screen Capture

Step 3: Choose Start From the Capture Menu

Choose Start From the Capture menu. Paint Shop Pro will minimize automatically.


TOPIC: Step 4: Select the Window / Position the Cursor


Step 4: Select the Window / Position the Cursor
Performing a Screen Capture

Step 4: Select the Window / Position the Cursor

If you are capturing:

Area or Object

Position the cursor over the area or object that you want to capture. If you are capturing an object and using the Include Cursor Option, position the cursor as you want it to appear in the screen snap.

Window or Client Area

Select the window (or the window that contains the client area) that you want to capture. If you are using the Include Cursor Option, position the cursor as you want it to appear in the screen snap.

Full Screen

If you are using the Include Cursor Option, position the cursor as you want it to appear in the screen snap.


TOPIC: Step 5: Activate the Capture


Step 5: Activate the Capture
Performing a Screen Capture

Step 5: Activate the Capture

How you activate the capture depends on what method you selected.

Method	To Activate

Right Mouse Click 	Click with the secondary mouse button.

Hot Key 	Press the hot key that you selected when you setup the screen capture function.

Timer 	Activates automatically. Paint Shop Pro will beep when it performs a capture.


TOPIC: Step 6: Complete the Screen Capture


Step 6: Complete the Screen Capture
Performing a Screen Capture

Step 6: Complete the Screen Capture

What happens next depends on the type of capture you are creating:

If you are capturing the full screen, a client area, or a window, Paint Shop Pro will copy the captured screen area to a new image window.

If you are capturing an area or an object, you must specify the area or object that you want to capture.


Complete the Screen Capture

Window:	How To


TOPIC: Capturing an Area


Capturing an Area

The cursor will change to crosshairs.

1	Click one corner of the area you want to select.

2	Click the area's opposite corner. Paint Shop Pro will copy the captured screen area to a new image window.


TOPIC: Capturing an Object


Capturing an Object

The object under the cursor will be highlighted.

1	Move the cursor until the correct object is highlighted.

2	Click the object. Paint Shop Pro will copy the captured object to a new image window.


Window:	Options


TOPIC: Right Mouse Click Method


Right Mouse Click Method
Activation Methods:

Right Mouse Click Method

Hot Key Method

Timer Method

You can activate the screen capture using the secondary mouse button. Click the option labeled "Right mouse click".


TOPIC: Hot Key Method


Hot Key Method
Activation Methods:

Right Mouse Click Method

Hot Key Method

Timer Method

You can specify a function key or a function key combination that will activate the screen capture.

1	Click "Hot Key".

2	Click the Hot Key Drop Down Box to open it.

3	Click the hot key that you want to use.


TOPIC: Timer Method


Timer Method
Activation Methods:

Right Mouse Click Method

Hot Key Method

Timer Method

You can specify an interval in seconds between the time that the capture is initiated and the time that it is performed.

1	Click "Delay timer".

2	Press <Tab> to access the text box.

3	Enter the number of seconds.


TWAIN

Window:	More


TOPIC: Selecting a TWAIN-Compliant Device


Selecting a TWAIN-Complaint Device
Using a TWAIN-Compliant Device

Selecting a TWAIN-Compliant Device

To select a TWAIN-compliant device for acquiring images:

1	Choose Select Source from the File menu. Paint Shop Pro will tell TWAIN_32.DLL to open its Select Source dialog box.

2	Highlight the device that you want to use.

3	Click the OK button.


TOPIC: Acquiring an Image


Acquiring an Image
Using a TWAIN-Compliant Device

Acquiring an Image

To acquire an image using the selected TWAIN-compliant device:

1	Choose Acquire from the File menu. Paint Shop Pro will tell TWAIN_32.DLL to open the device software's interface.

2	Use the interface to set the image acquisition options. For help using the interface, consult its on-line help or the device software's help file. When the device and its software finish processing the image, it will be sent to Paint Shop Pro.


Kodak

Window:	More


TOPIC: Configuring


Configuring the Settings
Loading a Kodak Digital Camera Image

Configuring the Settings

NOTE: Connect the camera to the computer before configuring your settings.

To configure the settings:

1	In the File menu, choose Import, then Kodak Digital Camera, and then Configure. The Kodak Digital Camera Configuration dialog box opens.

2	In the Camera Type list box, select the camera.

3	If you know which port on your computer is connected to your camera, select it from the Communication Port list. If you do not know the port, leave the selection at Auto Detect.

4	If you know the appropriate baud rate setting, select it from the Baud Rate list. If you do not know the setting, leave the selection at auto-detect. Paint Shop Pro will check the computer and camera and set the fastest possible connection.

5	To download thumbnails of the images as soon as the camera connects to the computer, select the "Download thumbnails immediately after opening" check box. This allows you to preview the files while they are in the camera.


TOPIC: Acquiring an Image


Acquiring an Image
Loading a Kodak Digital Camera Image

Acquiring an Image

The Kodak Digital Camera dialog box, which opens when you choose the Acquire command from the Kodak Digital Camera submenu, lets you work with the image files individually or together. In the File menu, choose Import, then Kodak Digital Camera, and then Acquire. When the Kodak Digital Camera dialog box opens, the camera style and resolution (in pixels) appear at the top.  The dialog box contains three panels:

The Current Image Source panel displays the number of exposures taken and the number remaining. Select the Camera Memory or Card Memory (if your camera has one) option to alternate between these two images sources.

The Multiple Exposure Operations panel is used to apply the commands to all the images.

If you chose not to download thumbnails when you configured the settings, click the Get Previews button to download them now. When no previews have been downloaded, an "X" appears in the preview window.

To delete all the images in the current image source, click Delete All.

Click Open All in PSP to open all the images in the Paint Shop Pro workspace.

Click Save All to Disk to save all the images on your hard disk without opening them.

The Single Exposure Operations panel is used to view and work with individual images.

As you click the left and right arrows to scroll through the images, each picture’s time , date, and preview appear. (The preview appears only if you downloaded the thumbnails.)

If you chose not to download the thumbnails and want to see a preview of the selected image, click Get Preview.

Click Open in PSP to open the image in the Paint Shop Pro workspace.

Click Save to Disk to save the image on your hard disk without opening it.

Click Delete to delete the image from the camera.

If you want to take a picture and see it immediately, position the camera, click Take Picture, and then click Get Preview.


Customizing the Toolbar

Window:	Main


TOPIC: Customizing the Toolbar Overview


Customizing the Toolbar Overview
Customizing the Toolbar

Customizing the Toolbar Overview

You can add, remove, and rearrange the buttons on the Toolbar. You edit the Toolbar from the Customize Toolbar dialog box. To access the dialog box:

1	Choose Preferences from the File menu.

2	Choose Customize Toolbar from the Preferences Submenu.

Related Topics

Adding a Button or Space

Removing a Button or Space

Moving a Button or Space

Restoring the Default Configuration


TOPIC: Adding a Button or Space


Adding a Button or Space
Customizing the Toolbar

Adding a Button or Space

You can add a button or space by dragging the item from the Available Buttons list box to the Toolbar Buttons list box. You can also use the Add button:

1	Click the button that you want to add in the Available Buttons list box. To add a space, click Separator.

2	Use the Toolbar buttons List Box to select the position where you want to insert the new item. Click the item that currently occupies the position.

3	Click the Add button. Paint Shop Pro will insert the new button or space at the selected position. If you added a new button, it will be deleted from the Available Buttons list box.


TOPIC: Removing a Button or Space


Removing a Button or Space
Customizing the Toolbar

Removing a Button or Space

You can remove a button or space by dragging the item from the Toolbar Buttons list box to the Available Buttons list box. You can also use the Remove button:

1	Click the button or space that you want to delete in the Toolbar Buttons list box.

2	Click the Remove button. Paint Shop Pro will delete the selected item from the Toolbar Buttons List Box. If you deleted a button, it will be added to the Available Buttons list box.


TOPIC: Moving a Button or Space


Moving a Button or Space
Customizing the Toolbar

Moving a Button or Space

You can move a button or space by dragging the item within the Toolbar Buttons list box. You can also use the Move Up button and the Move Down button:

1	Click the button or space that you want to move in the Toolbar Buttons list box.

2	Click the Move Up button to move the item up one space. Click the Move Down button to move the item down one space.


TOPIC: Restoring the Default Configuration


Restoring the Default Configuration
Customizing the Toolbar

Restoring the Default Configuration

To add all the buttons to the Toolbar and remove all the spaces, click the Reset button.


Dummy Topics


Contents


Page Setup


Page Setup Image


Page Setup Browser


Print


File Information Dialog Box


Browser Find


File Format Preferences

Window:	Main


TOPIC: File Format Preferences Overview


File Format Preferences Overview
File Format Preferences

File Format Preferences Overview

You can set preferences for the way Paint Shop Pro opens three file formats:

Photo-CD Format (PCD)

RAW Format

Meta/Vector Format (WMF)

To access the File Format Preferences dialog box, choose Preferences from the File menu, and then choose File Format Preferences from the Preferences submenu. The options in the File Format Preferences dialog box are grouped under ten tabs. You access a tab by clicking on it.  When you have finished setting preferences, click the OK button.


 TOPIC: PCD Preferences


PCD Preferences
File Format Preferences

PCD Preferences

Kodak Photo-CD (PCD) files contain an image saved in multiple sizes. You select a default size; then, when you load a PCD image, Paint Shop Pro opens the image in this size. Set the default PCD size option in the PCD tab of the File Format Preferences page.

To select a default PCD size:

1	From the File Format Preferences submenu, click the PCD tab to bring it to the front if necessary.

2	Click one of the default image sizes.

3	Click OK.

If you selected the "Ask when loading each file" option instead of a size, Paint Shop Pro opens the PCD Size dialog box each time you load a PCD file.

If the image being opened is a protected Pro Photo-CD image, Paint Shop Pro displays an Enter Password dialog box. Enter the password or decryption key that was obtained from the image owner to open the image.


 TOPIC: RAW Preferences


RAW Preferences
File Format Preferences

RAW Preferences

Use the RAW options dialog box to determine how Paint Shop Pro interprets RAW pixel data. For information about a RAW file’s format, refer to the documentation for the application that created the image.

To set the RAW format options:

1	From the File Format Preferences submenu, click the RAW tab to bring it to the front.

2	If you are familiar with RAW files, the RAW Options dialog box should be self-explanatory. If you are new to the format, please find and read information about RAW data in general and the file you are trying to open in particular. A discussion of RAW pixel data is beyond the scope of this manual.


 TOPIC: WMF Preferences


WMF Preferences
File Format Preferences

WMF Preferences

When you open a file or clipboard image that is in a Windows metafile (WMF) or vector format, you need to select a size for the image using the Meta Picture Import dialog box. Paint Shop Pro will open the dialog box if:

You are pasting metafile or vector data from the clipboard.

You are opening a file and have previously selected the "Ask for size and options each time a file is opened" option in the WMF/Import tab tab of the File Preferences dialog box.

Setting the Windows Metafile Import Preferences

To set the metafile format preferences:

1	From the File Format Preferences submenu, click the WMF/Import tab to bring it to the front.

2	Select whether you want Paint Shop Pro to prompt for size and options when opening a file or to use an available header. If you select to use the header, Paint Shop Pro will attempt to read the header information. If it is unable to, or if there is none, the program will use the default size.

3	If you have selected to use the header information, set a default size to use when no header is available.

4	Click OK.


 Transparent Color

Window:	More


TOPIC: Transparent Color


Transparent Color

When an image containing a transparent color is displayed, the transparent color is replaced with a color or colors selected by the host application. The selected color or pattern is usually the application's background fill.

Paint Shop Pro does not utilize transparent colors. The transparent color feature is used by other applications. The transparent color will display as a normal color when the image is viewed in Paint Shop Pro.

Example

Consider an image of a rose against a white background, with its transparent color set to white. When the image is displayed against a grey fill, the white will be replaced with the grey, so that the rose appears against a grey background.


Transparency Options

Window:	Options


TOPIC: Maintain Original Transparency


Maintain Original Transparency
Transparency Options:

Maintain Original Transparency

Do Not Save Transparency

Set to Background Color

Set to Palette Entry

The current transparency information is retained. The image's transparency will not be changed.


TOPIC: Do Not Save Transparency


Do Not Save Transparency
Transparency Options:

Maintain Original Transparency

Do Not Save Transparency

Set to Background Color

Set to Palette Entry

The current transparency information is deleted. The image will be displayed "as is".


TOPIC: Set to Background Color


Set to Background Color
 Transparency Options:

Maintain Original Transparency

Do Not Save Transparency

Set to Background Color

Set to Palette Entry

The transparent color is set to the first best-match index for the current background color. For example, consider the following situation: the selected background color is dark blue, and the only blues in the image's palette are two identical lighter shades. The image's transparent color will be set to the first of the palette's blues.


TOPIC: Set to Palette Entry


Set to Palette Entry
Transparency Options:

Maintain Original Transparency

Do Not Save Transparency

Set to Background Color

Set to Palette Entry

The transparent color is set to a specific palette index. The image's transparent color will change if the selected index differs from the current color's index. Use the spin control to set the index.


File Formats

Window:	Main


TOPIC: File Formats Overview


File Formats Overview
File Formats

File Formats Overview

Paint Shop Pro directly supports 46 different file formats:

34 raster image formats

12 meta and vector image formats

Paint Shop Pro can read other file formats if the appropriate external import filters are installed on your system.


TOPIC: Raster Image Formats


Raster Image Formats
File Formats

Raster Image Formats

A raster format breaks an image into a grid of equally-sized pieces, called pixels, and records color information for each pixel. The number of colors that the file can contain is determined by the bits-per-pixel: the more information that is recorded for each pixel, the more shades and hues that the file can contain.

Color Depth

Planar Formats

Supported Formats


TOPIC: Meta and Vector Image Formats


Meta and Vector Image Formats
File Formats

Meta and Vector Image Formats

Meta and vector image formats can both contain vector data. Vector data is a collection of geometric shapes that combine to make an image, recorded as mathematical formulas. Vector data cannot reproduce photo-realistic images, but for other types of images it has two advantages over raster data: it is scaleable without distortion (the "jaggies" that come with re-sizing a bitmap), and it produces smaller files.

Paint Shop Pro can read vector data, but it cannot write vector data. When you view a vector image from Paint Shop Pro, what you are seeing is a raster image based on the vector data. Paint Shop Pro can write to some metafile formats, but the resulting files contain raster data only.

Meta Formats

Vector Formats

Supported Formats


TOPIC: Other Formats: External Import Filters


Other Formats: External Import Filters
File Formats

Other Formats: External Import Filters

In addition to the file formats that it supports directly, Paint Shop Pro can read other image file formats if the appropriate external import filters are installed on your system. Most major software applications, such as Microsoft Word®, install external import filters.

In Paint Shop Pro's dialog boxes, the file types that are supported via external import filters have "EXT:" after the file extension.


Raster Image Formats

Window:


TOPIC: Color Depth


Color Depth
Raster Image Formats

Color Depth

Most raster formats support more than one level of bits-per-pixel, and therefore more than one level of color. The following table lists all of the bits-per-pixel ratios in the raster formats that Paint Shop Pro supports, and shows the corresponding maximum number of colors.

Bits-Per-Pixel	Maximum Number of Colors
1	2
4	16
8	256
16	32,768 or 65,536 (depends on format)
24	16,777,216
32	16,777,216


TOPIC: Planar Formats


Planar Formats
Raster Image Formats

Planar Formats

Most raster formats record color information on pixel-by-pixel basis, but some formats use color planes. Each color plane contains all of the pixel information for a single color. Color planes are also called color channels. Formats that use color planes are called planar formats.

The bits-per-pixel are determined by the bits-per-plane times the number of planes. If the resulting number is not a power of two (expressible as 2^x, where x is an integer), then the bits-per-pixel are "promoted" to the next- highest power of two. For example, if there are two bits-per-plane and three planes, the bits-per-pixel are promoted to eight: 2 x 3 = 6, and 2^2 < 6 < 2^3.


TOPIC: Supported Formats


Supported Formats
Raster Image Formats

Supported Formats

The following table lists the raster image formats that are supported by Paint Shop Pro, the type of support that is provided (read, write, or both), and the format's bits-per-pixel levels.

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Supported Raster Image Formats


Meta and Vector Image Formats

Window:


TOPIC: Meta Formats


Meta Formats
Meta and Vector Image Formats

Meta Formats

Meta formats explicitly allow more than just vector data. For example, a typical Windows metafile might contain a bitmap, vector information, and text, with the bitmap constituting the majority of the image, and the vector and text data providing annotation.


TOPIC: Vector Formats


Vector Formats
Meta and Vector Image Formats

Vector Formats

In the strictest definition, a vector format can only contain vector information. In common practice, many formats that are considered to be vector allow the user to include non-vector data, such as raster images or text.


TOPIC: Supported Formats


Supported Formats
Meta and Vector Image Formats

Supported Formats

The following table lists the ten meta and vector formats that are supported by Paint Shop Pro.

In order to view this table correctly, you must have the Wingdings True Type Font installed on your system.

Format	Source/Standard	Open/Save
CDR	CorelDRAW!
CGM	Computer Graphics Metafile
CMX	Corel Clipart
DRW	Micrografx Draw
DXF	Autodesk
EMF	Windows Enhanced Metafile
GEM	Ventura/GEM
HGL	Hewlett-Packard Graphics Language
PCT	Apple
PIC	Lotus Development Corp.
WMF	Microsoft Windows Metafile
WPG	WordPerfect
• 	Can open files of this format

• 	Can save files to this format, the files contain raster data only.


Image Processing

Window:	Main


TOPIC: Image Processing Overview


Image Processing Overview
Image Processing

Image Processing Overview

Paint Shop Pro provides five groups of image processing features.

Availability and Color Depth

With the exception of the Image Arithmetic command and the Color Channel commands, Paint Shop Pro's image processing features require that images be grey scale or 24 bit. These features are not available for images with lower color depths. To apply a feature to an image with a lower color depth:

1	Increase its color depth to 24 bit or to grey scale.

2	Apply the filter or deformation.

3	Reduce the image to its original color depth.


TOPIC: Image Arithmetic Command


Image Arithmetic Command
Image Processing

Image Arithmetic Command

The Image Arithmetic command combines data from two images and produces a third image that is the product of the two source images' color data.

Step-by-Step Instructions


TOPIC: Color Channels Commands


Color Channels Commands
Image Processing

Color Channels Commands

Use the Color Channel commands to split and combine color channel data.

Splitting Color Channels

Splitting an image’s color channels creates individual grey scale images that are based on its RGB, HSL, or CMYK channels. The names of the images will be the appropriate channels. For example, an HSL image will be split into three separate images with the names "Hue, " "Saturation, " and "Lightness."

To split an active image, from the Colors menu, point to Channel Splitting, and choose RGB, HSL, or CMYK from the submenu.

Combining Color Channels

To combine channels:

1	From the Colors menu, choose Channel Combining, and then choose one of the three methods from the submenu. The RGB, HSL, or CMYK Combining dialog box opens.

2	Select the Source Images (the images containing the channels to be combined). You can use source images that were generated by splitting an image’s color channels, or you can select other images. If you generated the source images by splitting an image’s channels, selecting the "Sync" check box will automatically select the channel images that match the selected channel image. If the source images were not created by splitting an image’s channels, use the drop down boxes to select a source image for each channel.

3	Click the OK button. Paint Shop Pro creates an image by converting the grey scale images into color channel data.


TOPIC: Effects Commands


Special Effects Commands
Image Processing

Effects Commands

The Effects commands add emphasis to an area or to an entire image. You choose the commands from the Effects submenu, which appears on the Image menu. There are four Effects commands:

Add Drop Shadow Command

Cutout Command

Chisel Command

Buttonize Command


TOPIC: Deformations and Filters


Deformations and Filters
Image Processing

Deformations and Filters

Deformations and filters alter an image or selection to achieve a particular effect. To apply a built-in deformation or filter, you can:

Select it from the Image menu

Use the Deformation or Filter Browser

Use the Free Deformation Tool

You can also create and apply your own filters.

Plugin Filters

If you have successfully installed Adobe-compatible image processing filters, there will be a Plugins submenu at the bottom of the Image menu. You select a plugin filter from the submenu.

The plugin filter may open a dialog box. For help using it, please consult the plugin's documentation or on-line help.

 Deformations and filters can be applied only to grey scale and 24-bit color images.


TOPIC: User Defined Filters


User Defined Filters
Image Processing

User Defined (Convolution) Filters

You can create and apply your own filters.

How Filters Work

Creating a User Defined Filter

Applying a User Defined Filter

1	Choose User Defined Filters from the Image menu. Paint Shop Pro will open the User Defined Filters dialog box.

2	Highlight the filter in the Filter Name list box.

3	Click the Apply button. Paint Shop Pro will close the dialog box and apply the filter.


TOPIC: Blur


Image Arithmetic Command

Window:	More


TOPIC: Step 1: Open the Images


Step 1: Open the Images
Image Arithmetic Command

Step 1: Open the Images

Open the images that you want to combine.


TOPIC: Step 2: Choose Arithmetic From the Image Menu


Step 2: Select "Arithmetic" From the Image Menu
Image Arithmetic Command

Step 2: Choose Arithmetic From the Image Menu

Paint Shop Pro will open the Image Arithmetic dialog box.


TOPIC: Step 3: Select the Images


Step 3: Select the Images
Image Arithmetic Command

Step 3: Select the Images

Use the drop down boxes labeled "Source image #1" and "Source image #2" to select the images that you want to combine. The size of the resulting image is determined by source image #1.


TOPIC: Step 4: Select the Command


Step 4: Select the Command
Image Arithmetic Command

Step 4: Select the Command

Click a command in the Command group box. Command processing is performed as follows:

1	A copy of source image #2 is resized to match source image #1. The resized copy is used in the command processing. It resides in temporary memory and is not displayed.

2	The color data from the two images is combined on a pixel-by-pixel basis according to the formulas detailed below.

Function	New Color Value Equals

Add	Image 1 Value + Image 2 Value

Subtract	Image 1 Value - Image 2 Value

Multiply	Image 1 Value x Image 2 Value

Difference	Absolute Value of (Image 1 Value - Image 2 Value)

Lightest	Maximum of (Image 1 Value, Image 2 Value)

Darkest	Minimum of (Image 1 Value, Image 2 Value)

Average	(Image 1 value + Image 2 Value)  2

Or	Binary Or

And	Binary And


TOPIC: Step 5: Select the Channels


Step 5: Select the Channels
Image Arithmetic Command

Step 5: Select the Channels

Use the Channel group box to select the color channels that you want to process.

Select the All Channels check box to use all color channels in both images. The command will produce a 24-bit image.

Select a specific channel for each image to produce a grey scale image. You select a color channel by clicking it.


TOPIC: Step 6: Set the Modifiers


Step 6: Set the Modifiers
Image Arithmetic Command

Step 6: Set the Modifiers

The modifiers are applied to the color values produced by the command formula and the color channel selections.

Divisor

The color value produced by the command formula and the color channel selections is divided by the value selected in the Divisor Spin Control. This allows you to reduce the effects of the other selections.

Bias

You use the bias to shift each color value by a fixed amount. The value selected in the Bias Spin Control is added to the color value produced by the command formula, channel, and divisor selections.

Clip Color Values

The Clip Color Values check box determines how Paint Shop Pro handles final color values that are greater than 255 or less than 0.

Setting	X < 0	X > 255
On	X = 0	X = 255
Off	X = 256 + X	X = X - 256


TOPIC: Step 7: Select the OK Button


Step 7: Select the OK Button
Image Arithmetic Command

Step 7: Click the OK Button

Click the OK button. Paint Shop Pro will close the dialog box and create the new image from the combined color data.


Combining Color Channels

Window:	More


TOPIC: Step 1: Open the Source Images


Step 1: Open the Source Images
Combining Color Channels

Step 1: Open the Source Images

Open the grey scale images that you want to use as source data. The source images are often generated by splitting an image's color channels.


TOPIC: Step 2: Open the Channel Combining Dialog Box


Step 2: Open the Channel Combining Dialog Box
Combining Color Channels

Step 2: Open the Channel Combining Dialog Box

1	Choose Channels from the Image menu.

2	Choose Combining from the submenu. Paint Shop Pro will open the Channel Combining dialog box.


TOPIC: Step 3: Select the Source Images


Step 3: Select the Source Images
Combining Color Channels

Step 3: Select the Source Images

You can use source images that were generated by splitting an image's color channels, or you can select other images.

Using Split Color Channels

To use source images generated by splitting an image's color channels, select the check box labeled "Sync blue and green to red if possible." Paint Shop Pro will automatically select the green and blue color channel images that match the selected red color channel image.

Using Other Images

If the source images were not created by splitting an image's color channels, then use the drop down boxes to select a source image for each channel.


TOPIC: Step 4: Select the OK Button


Step 4: Select the OK Button
Combining Color Channels

Step 4: Click the OK Button

Click the OK button. Paint Shop Pro will create an image by converting the grey scale images into color channel data.


Effects Commands

Window:	More


TOPIC: Add Drop Shadow Command


Add Drop Shadow Command
Effects Commands

Add Drop Shadow Command

The Add Drop Shadow command adds a shadow effect behind the current selection. To create a Drop Shadow:

1	Select the area or item to which you are adding a drop shadow.

2	To create a shadow in the foreground or background color, pick the desired color.

3	In the Image menu, choose Effects, and then choose Drop Shadow from the submenu. The Drop Shadow dialog box opens.

4	The preview on the right updates as you adjust the settings. Click the "+" and "-" buttons to change the magnification. Drag the image to bring other areas of it into view.

5	In the Attributes panel, choose a shadow color from the Color box.

6	Drag the Opacity to select the shadow’s opacity. As the opacity decreases, the drop shadow fades.

7	Drag the Blur slider to set the blur of the shadow. As the blur level increases, the appearance of the shadow softens.

8	In the Offset panel, drag the Vertical and Horizontal Offset sliders to control the alignment of the drop shadow. Move the Vertical slider to the right to move the shadow toward the bottom of the image and to the left  to move it toward the top. Move the Horizontal slider to the right to move the shadow toward the right and to the left to move it toward the left.

9	Click OK. The dialog box closes and the Drop Shadow appears behind the item or selection.


 TOPIC: Cutout Command


Cutout Command
Effects Commands

Cutout Command

The Cutout effect creates the illusion that part of the image has been removed, allowing you to see through the image to a lower level. You can apply this effect only to a layer that contains a selection or is not a background layer. To apply the Cutout effect:

1	Use a selection tool to select the area or item to which you are applying the Cutout effect.

2	To color the interior or the shadow with the foreground or background color, select the desired color.

3	In the Image menu, choose Effects, and then choose Cutout from the submenu. The Cutout dialog box. opens.

4	Use the preview on the right to view the cutout as you adjust the settings. Click the "+" and "-" buttons to change the magnification. Drag the image to bring other areas of it into view.

5	To update the original image as you change the settings, select the "Auto Proof" check box.

6	In the Attributes panel, select the "Fill the interior with color" check box to replace the contents of the cutout area with a solid color.

7	If you selected the check box in the previous step, choose an interior color from the Interior color drop-down box.

8	Choose a shadow color from the Shadow color box. Your color choices are the same as for the interior.

9	Set the opacity of the shadow by dragging the Opacity slider.

10	Set the blur of the shadow by dragging the Blur slider. As you increase the Blur level, the shadow widens and its edges soften.

11	The Vertical and Horizontal Offset sliders control the alignment of the interior and outline by moving the interior. Move the Vertical slider to the right to move the interior toward the bottom of the image and to the left to move the interior toward the top. Move the Horizontal slider to the right  to move the interior toward the right and to the left  to move the interior toward the left.

12	If you have not selected "Auto Proof," click the Proof button to view the changes on the original image.

13	Click OK to apply the settings.


TOPIC: Chisel Command


Chisel Command
Effects Commands

Chisel Command

The Chisel effect adds a three-dimensional border around a selection or layer to make it appear as though it were cut out of stone. The layer must contain a selection or transparency to create the Chisel effect from it. The chiseled area can either be transparent, allowing the underlying colors to show through, or be created from the background color. To apply the Chisel effect:

1	Select the area or item to which you are applying the Chisel effect.

2	If you want to use a background color, select the desired color

3	In the Image menu, choose Effects, and then choose Chisel from the submenu. The Chisel dialog box opens.

4	Use the Preview to view the image as you adjust the settings. Click the "+" and "-"  buttons to change the magnification, and drag the image to bring other areas of it into view.

5	Set the size of the chiseled area by dragging the Size slider or typing a pixel value in the Size box.

6	Select the Transparent or Background Color option for the chiseled area.

7	Click OK to apply the settings.


TOPIC: Buttonize Command


Buttonize Command
Effects Commands

Buttonize Command

Add interest to your Web page by creating square or rectangular buttons from any image or selection. The Buttonize command applies a three dimensional border that makes the image or selection appear raised. To create a button:

1	Select a background color to create a button with colored edges.

2	From the Image menu, choose Effects, and then choose Buttonize. The Buttonize dialog box opens.

3	Use the Preview to view the button as you configure it. To update the original image as you change the settings, select the "Auto Proof" check box.

4	Select the solid colored or transparent edges option. Paint Shop Pro uses the background color for solid edges.

5	Select a height in pixels for the button’s top and bottom edges using the Height slider.

6	Select a width in pixels for the button’s left and right edges using the Width slider.

7	Set the opacity of the edges. Dragging the slider to the right increases the opacity.

8	If you did not select the "Auto Proof" check box, click the Proof button to see the effect on the image.

9	Click OK to apply the settings.


Applying Deformations and Filters

Window:	More


TOPIC: From the Image Menu


From the Image Menu
Applying Deformations and Filters

From the Image Menu

The Image menu contains Paint Shop Pro's built-in filters and a submenu that lists the Deformations:

The deformation or filter that you select may open a dialog box. These dialog boxes that are similar to the ones used by the Color Adjustment commands.


TOPIC: Using the Effects Browser


Using the Effects Browser
Applying Deformations and Filters

Using the Deformation and Filter Browsers

1	To modify part of the image, select it now. To modify the entire image, make sure that there is no selection. Choose Select None from the Selections menu.

2	The Image menu contains the Deformation Browser and the Filter Browser. Choose the appropriate selection from the Image menu. Paint Shop Pro will open the relevant dialog box.

3	Click a filter or deformation in the list box on the left. Paint Shop Pro will preview the effect in the Sample Preview Box on the right. The preview will show the effect as applied to the entire image, even if the image contains a selection.

4	Click the Apply button. Paint Shop Pro will close the Browser dialog box and either:

Apply the deformation or filter to the image or selection.

Open the deformation or filter's dialog box. The dialog boxes are similar to the ones used by the Color Adjustment commands.


How Filters Work

Window:	More


TOPIC: How Filters Work


How Filters Work

A filter alters each pixel's color based on its current color and the colors of any neighboring pixels. The heart of a filter is an array of coefficients called a filter matrix.

A filter processes an image pixel-by-pixel: each pixel's color value is multiplied by the coefficient in the matrix center, and any pixels within the matrix are multiplied by the corresponding coefficients.

The sum of the products becomes the target pixel's new value. The new value is saved in a separate bitmap so that it does not affect the remaining pixels.

The formula for this calculation is:

Where F is the filtered value of the target pixel, P is a pixel in the grid, and C is a coefficient in the matrix.

Calculation Example

Related Topics

Creating a User Defined Filter


Creating a User Defined Filter

Window:	More


TOPIC: Step 1: Open the Define New Filter Dialog Box


Step 1: Open the Define New Filter Dialog Box
Creating a User Defined Filter

Step 1: Open the Define New Filter Dialog Box

1	Choose User Defined Filters from the Image menu. Paint Shop Pro will open the User Defined Filters dialog box.

2	Click the New button. Paint Shop Pro will open the Define New Filter dialog box.


TOPIC: Step 2: Enter the Filter Name


Step 2: Enter the Filter Name
Creating a User Defined Filter

Step 2: Enter the Filter Name

Type the new filter's name into the Filter Name text box.

Example Filters


TOPIC: Step 3: Enter the Filter Matrix Values


Step 3: Enter the Filter Matrix Values
Creating a User Defined Filter

Step 3: Enter the Filter Matrix Values

Enter the filter matrix values into the table in the center of the dialog box. Non-integers will be truncated (chopped off at the decimal place). See the next step for help achieving the same effect as decimal coefficients.

Example Filters


TOPIC: Step 4: Set the Division Factor


Step 4: Set the Division Factor
Creating a User Defined Filter

Step 4: Set the Division Factor

You can think of the division factor as the coefficient denominator: each coefficient in the filter matrix is divided by the division factor before being applied to a pixel. In actuality, the division factor is applied to the product of the matrix calculation. The division factor changes the filter formula to:

Where F is the filtered value of the target pixel, P is a pixel in the grid, C is a coefficient in the matrix, and D is the division factor.

The division factor allows you to achieve effects that would otherwise require decimal coefficients. The advantage of requiring non-decimal coefficients is execution speed: Paint Shop Pro can accelerate the filtering process by perform the math using integers.

If you're using one of the example filters, leave the division factor set to 1.

Using the Division Factor

1	Raise the decimal coefficients to integers by multiplying them by the division factor (typically 10, 100, or 1000).

2	Enter the "integer-ized" coefficients in the matrix.

3	Enter the division factor in the Division Factor Text Box. Non-integers will be truncated.


TOPIC: Step 5: Set the Bias


Step 5: Set the Bias
Creating a User Defined Filter

Step 5: Set the Bias

The bias is added to the product of the matrix calculation and the division factor. You use the bias to shift the value of each pixel by a fixed amount. Bias adjustments are particularly useful for creating embossing effects. The bias changes the filter formula to:

Where F is the filtered value of the target pixel, P is a pixel in the grid, C is a coefficient in the matrix, D is the division factor, and B is the bias.

If you're using one of the example filters, leave the bias set to 0.

Using the Bias

Non-integers will be truncated.

Integers outside of the range of 0 to 255 will be converted to fall within the range. For example, 256 becomes 0, and -1 is converted to 255.


TOPIC: Step 6: Select the OK Button


Step 6: Select the OK Button
Creating a User Defined Filter

Step 6: Click the OK Button

When you've finished entering the filter's settings, click the OK button. Paint Shop Pro will save the filter and return to the User Defined Filters dialog box. To apply your new filter to the active image:

1	Click it in the Filter Name list box.

2	Click the Apply button. Paint Shop Pro will close the dialog box and apply the filter.


Managing Image Files

Window:	Main


TOPIC: Managing Image Files Overview


Managing Image Files Overview
Managing Image Files

Managing Image Files Overview

You can use Paint Shop Pro to perform the following image file management tasks:

Saving a File

Reverting to the Saved File

Closing Files

Copying Files

Converting Files

Printing a File

Viewing Image Information

Deleting a File

Sending a File Using Email


TOPIC: Saving a File


Saving a File
Managing Image Files

Saving a File

To save the changes to the active image, you can:

Select Save from the File menu.

Click on the Save button in the Toolbar.

If you are saving a new file, Paint Shop Pro opens the Save As dialog box.

Step-by-Step Instructions

If you are saving an image using the Save Copy As command, Paint Shop Pro opens the Save Copy As dialog box, which is essentially the same as the Save As dialog box.  With the Save Copy As command, you copy and save a version of the file without affecting the original.


TOPIC: Reverting to the Saved File


Reverting to the Saved File
Managing Image Files

Reverting to the Saved File

To abandon all changes made to a file since it was last saved, select Revert from the File menu. You will be prompted to confirm your decision.

To abandon all of your changes and revert to the saved file, click the Yes button.

To keep your changes, click the No button.


TOPIC: Closing Files


Closing Files
Managing Image Files

Closing Files

You can close a single file, or you can close all of the open files.

Closing a Single File

1	Select the file's image window.

2	Select Close from the File menu, or click the image window's Close button. If you have edited the file and haven't saved it, you will be prompted to confirm your decision.

Closing All Files

To close all open files, select Close All from the Window menu. The Window Close All option determines whether you will be prompted to save any new or edited files. Paint Shop Pro will also close the Browser Window.


TOPIC: Copying Files


Copying Files
Managing Image Files

Copying Files

There are several ways to copy a file:

Choose Save As from the File menu. Paint Shop Pro will open the Save As dialog box. Use the dialog box to save the image under a new filename and/or format.

Choose Save Copy As from the File menu to copy and save a version of the file without affecting the original.

You can copy an image to a new image window.  It will appear in the new window as a Paint Shop Pro image.  If you want to change the format, choose Save As from the File menu and change the file type in the Save As dialog box.

You can use the Browser to copy one or more files to a different folder.


TOPIC: Converting Files


Converting Files
Managing Image Files

Converting Files

There are two ways to convert files to different file formats:

Using the Save As Dialog Box

You can use the Save As dialog box to save a file in a different format.

1	Select Save As from the File menu. Paint Shop Pro will open the Save As dialog box.

2	When you get to Step 2, select the new format. Paint Shop Pro will change the image you're editing to match the selected format's color depth.

Using the Batch Conversion Utility

You can use the Batch Conversion Utility to convert a group of files to a single format.


TOPIC: Printing a File


Printing a File
Managing Image Files

Printing a File

You print the active image from the Print dialog box. You can preview a file before printing it.

Step-by-Step Instructions


TOPIC: Viewing Image Information


Viewing Image Information
Managing Image Files

Viewing Image Information

To view information of the image file while the image is open and active, open the Current Image Information dialog box by choosing Image Information from the View menu or clicking the Image Information button on the toolbar.  The dialog box contains two tabs:

Image Information Tab

This tab contains the file’s name and type of format, its dimensions and bit depth, selection, layer, and channel information, and a breakdown of the memory used.

Creator Information Tab

Unlike most file formats, the .psp format lets you save information about the image. You can type a title, the creator’s name, copyright information, and any comments in the Creator Information tab. Click OK to close the dialog box. This information is not saved until you save the image.


TOPIC: Deleting a File


Deleting a File
Managing Image Files

Deleting a File

To delete an image file:

1	Open or select the file.

2	Choose Delete from the File menu. You will be prompted to confirm your decision.

3	To delete the file, click the Yes button. To leave the file intact, click the No button.


Sending a File
Managing Image Files

Sending an Image Using Email

If you have an email application on your computer, you can use the Send command in the File menu. When you choose Send, Paint Shop Pro 5 pastes a copy of the active image in a new email message. The image will be in its original format unless it cannot be sent that way; in that case, the image will be sent in the ".psp" format.  An image from the clipboard will also be sent in the ".psp" format.


Save As Dialog Box

Window:	Steps


TOPIC: Step 1: Select or Create the File's Folder


Step 1: Select or Create the File's Folder
Using the Save As Dialog Box

Step 1: Select or Create the File's Folder

Selecting a Folder

You select a folder using the following controls:

Save In Drop Down Box

Up One Level Button

Contents List Box

Creating a Folder

1	Select the folder that will contain the new folder. See the section above.

2	Click on the Create New Folder Button.


TOPIC: Step 2: Select the File Type


Step 2: Select the File Type
Using the Save As Dialog Box

Step 2: Select the File Type

You select the file type from the File Type drop down box.

1	Click on the drop down box to open it.

2	Click on the file type that you want to select. If the file type isn't visible, use the scrollbar to move through the list.


TOPIC: Step 3: Set the File Preferences


Step 3: Set the File Preferences
Using the Save As Dialog Box

Step 3: Set the File Format Save Options

If the file type that you selected in the previous step supports format options, then the Options button will become available.

1	Click on the Options button. Paint Shop Pro will open the Save Options dialog box.

2	Use the dialog box to set the file format options. The settings that you select become the new defaults for the specified file type.


TOPIC: Step 4: Enter the Filename


Step 4: Enter the Filename
Using the Save As Dialog Box

Step 4: Enter the Filename

You enter a name for the new file in the File Name text box. Don't worry about the file extension  Paint Shop Pro will add it automatically.

1	Double-click in the text box.

2	Type the filename.


TOPIC: Step 5: Select the Save Button


Step 5: Select the Save Button
Using the Save As Dialog Box

Step 5: Select the Save Button

Click on the Save button. One of two things will happen:

Paint Shop Pro will save the image file and close the Save As dialog box.

You will be asked if you want to overwrite an existing file.

Click on the Yes button to overwrite it.

Click on the No button to leave the file intact and return to the Save As dialog box.


Batch Conversion Utility

Window:	Steps


TOPIC: Step 1: Access the Batch Conversion Dialog Box


Step 1: Access the Batch Conversion Dialog Box
Batch Conversion Utility

Step 1: Access the Batch Conversion Dialog Box

Select Batch Conversion from the File menu. Paint Shop Pro will open the Batch Conversion dialog box.


TOPIC: Step 2: Select the Output File Format Settings


Step 2: Select the Output File Format Settings
Batch Conversion Utility

Step 2: Select the Output File Format Settings

You select the output file format settings from the Output Settings group box. Select the file type and options (if any).


TOPIC: Step 3: Select or Create the Output Folder


Step 3: Select or Create the Output Folder
Batch Conversion Utility

Step 3: Select or Create the Output Folder

1	Click on the Browse button. Paint Shop Pro will open the Select Folder dialog box.

2	Use the dialog box to select or create the destination folder for the new files. When you choose the Select button, Paint Shop Pro will return to the Batch Conversion dialog box.


Batch Conversion Utility
ALink / Select Folder Dialog Box


TOPIC: Step 4: Select the Input Folder


Step 4: Select the Input Folder
Batch Conversion Utility

Step 4: Select the Input Folder

Select the folder that contains the source files. You select a folder using the following standard Windows file controls:

Look In Drop Down Box

Up One Level Button

Contents List Box


TOPIC: Step 5: Set the Suppress Error Messages Option


Step 5: Set the Suppress Error Messages Option
Batch Conversion Utility

Step 5: Set the Stop on Error Messages Option

If you want the conversion to stop if Paint Shop Pro encounters any errors, select the "Stop on error" check box. If not, leave it blank. Error messages will still appear in the Batch Conversion Status dialog box (see Step 7).


TOPIC: Step 6: Select the Input Files


Step 6: Select the Input Files
Batch Conversion Utility

Step 6: Select the Input Files

Selecting Specific Files

You select specific files from the Contents List Box. You select files by clicking on them.

Press <Shift> to select contiguous files.

Press <Ctrl> to select non-contiguous files.

Selecting Nonspecific Files

You can select nonspecific files by:

Entering filename wildcards in the File Name Text Box.

Selecting a file type from the Files of Type drop down box.

Paint Shop Pro will look for filename wildcards first. If none were entered, it will select files by file type.


TOPIC: Step 7: Execute the Batch Conversion


Step 7: Execute the Batch Conversion
Batch Conversion Utility

Step 7: Execute the Batch Conversion

There are two ways to execute a batch conversion:

To convert the specific files that you selected in the last step, click the Start button.

To convert the files in the Contents List Box that match the filename wildcards or the selected file type, click the Select All button.

Paint Shop Pro will begin the batch conversion and will open the Batch Conversion Status dialog box. The dialog box displays messages about the batch conversion's progress. To stop the batch conversion, click the Abort button.

Format-Specific Dialog Boxes

If you selected a meta or vector file, a Photo-CD file, or a RAW file, Paint Shop Pro may open a format-specific dialog box requesting additional information.

When Conversion is Complete. . .

When the conversion is complete, the Abort button on the Batch Conversion Status dialog box will become inactive, and the OK button and the Save Log button will become active.

Select the OK button to exit the dialog box.

Select the Save Log button to save the progress messages to a text file.


Printing a File

Window:	Steps


TOPIC: Step 1: Check the Page Setup


Step 1: Check the Page Setup
Printing a File

Step 1: Check the Page Setup

The page setup settings determine the paper source and the image's placement on the page.


TOPIC: Step 2: Access the Print Dialog Box


Step 2: Access the Print Dialog Box
Printing a File

Step 2: Access the Print Dialog Box

There are two ways to access the Print dialog box:

You can select Print from the File menu.

You can click the Print button in the toolbar.


TOPIC: Step 3: Select the Printer


Step 3: Select the Printer
Printing a File

Step 3: Select the Printer

You select the printer from the Printer drop down box. The drop down box lists all of the output devices that are available to your system. For example, in addition to the available printers, it will also include any fax software that is installed on your computer.

1	Click on the drop down box to open it.

2	Click on the printer that you want to select. If the list is too long to fit in the box, use the scrollbar to move through it.


TOPIC: Step 4: Set the Printer Properties (Optional)


Step 4: Set the Printer Properties (Optional)
Printing a File

Step 4: Set the Printer Properties (Optional)

If you want to change the selected printer's properties, click the Properties button. Paint Shop Pro will open the properties dialog box for the selected printer. For help using the dialog box, try pressing <F1>.


TOPIC: Step 5: Set the Print to File Checkbox


Step 5: Set the Print to File Checkbox
Printing a File

Step 5: Set the Print to File Check Box and Print Options

The Print to File check box determines if the output is sent to the selected printer or to a printer file. If you want to:

Send the output to the selected printer, make sure that the check box is empty.

Send the output to a print file, mark the check box. You will be prompted for the filename later.

If you want to print registration or crop marks, select their check boxes in the Print Options panel. If you typed a title in the Creator Information tab of the Image Information dialog box, you can select to print it. If there is no Creator Information, the file name of the image will be used.


TOPIC: Step 6: Enter the Number of Copies


Step 6: Enter the Number of Copies
Printing a File

Step 6: Enter the Number of Copies

If your printer supports multiple copies, then you can print more than one copy of a file at a time. If your printer does not support multiple copies, the Number of Copies Spin Control will be greyed out.

You can type the number of copies into the spin control, or you can use the arrow buttons to set the value.

To scroll to a higher or lower value, point at the appropriate button and press and hold the primary mouse button.


TOPIC: Step 7: Select the OK Button


Step 7: Select the OK Button
Printing a File

Step 7: Select the OK Button

When you're ready to print, click the OK button. One of two things will happen, depending on the setting of the Print to File check box:

If the option is off, the Paint Shop Pro will send the image to the printer.

If the option is on, Paint Shop Pro will open the Print to File dialog box. For more help, press <F1>.


Previewing a Printed File

Window:	More


TOPIC: Previewing a Printed File


Previewing a Printed File

To view the active image as it will appear when printed, select Print Preview from the File menu. Paint Shop Pro will open the Image Print Preview Window.

Printing the Image

The Print button closes the Image Print Preview Window and opens the Print dialog box. See Step 3 of Printing a File.

Changing the Page Setup

The Setup button closes the Image Print Preview Window and opens the Page Setup dialog box. When you close the Page Setup dialog box, Paint Shop Pro will return to the Image Print Preview Window.

Changing the Magnification

The Zoom In and Zoom Out buttons magnify and reduce the image. You can also change the magnification by clicking on the image.

Closing the Window

The Close button closes the Image Print Preview Window.


Opening Image Files

Window:	Main


TOPIC: Opening Image Files Overview


Opening Image Files Overview
Opening Image Files

Opening Image Files Overview

Paint Shop Pro supports a wide range of file formats. You can open image files:

Using the Open Dialog Box

Using the Most-Recently Used List

Using the Browser

Using My Computer or the Windows Explorer

Using Drag-and-Drop

Using the Run Dialog Box


TOPIC: Using the Open Dialog Box


Using the Open Dialog Box
Opening Image Files

Using the Open Dialog Box

The Open dialog box is a standard Windows File Open dialog box with a few special features.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Viewing Image Information

The Image Information group box displays basic image data for the selected file. It also displays a small preview of the image if the Show Preview check box is selected. To see more information, click the Details button. Paint Shop Pro will open the File Information dialog box.

Browsing the Selected Folder

To browse the selected folder's image files, click the Browse button. Paint Shop Pro will activate the Browser.


TOPIC: Using the Most-Recently Used List


Using the Most-Recently Used List
Opening Image Files

Using the Most-Recently Used List

The Most-Recently Used List contains the names of the files that have been opened most recently by Paint Shop Pro. The list appears at the bottom of the File menu, just above the "Exit" selection. The number of files that can appear on the list is controlled by the Recent File Listing option.

If you have just installed Paint Shop Pro, the list will be empty.

You select a file from the list by clicking on it. One of two things will happen:

Paint Shop Pro will open the file in a new image window.

If you selected a meta or vector file, a Photo-CD file, or a RAW file, Paint Shop Pro may open a format-specific dialog box requesting additional information.


TOPIC: Using My Computer or the Windows Explorer


Using My Computer or the Windows Explorer
Opening Image Files

Using My Computer or the Windows Explorer

If the file's extension is associated with Paint Shop Pro, you can open the file by double-clicking on it. Associated file types use the Paint Shop Pro image file icon. When you double-click the file, one of two things will happen:

Paint Shop Pro will open the file in a new image window.

If you selected a meta or vector file, a Photo-CD file, or a RAW file, Paint Shop Pro may open a format-specific dialog box requesting additional information.


TOPIC: Using Drag-and-Drop


Using Drag-and-Drop
Opening Image Files

Using Drag-and-Drop

You can open image files by "dragging" them from My Computer or the Windows Explorer and "dropping" them on any of the following:

Paint Shop Pro's Main Window

Paint Shop Pro's executable file (PSP.EXE)

A shortcut to Paint Shop Pro's executable file

Step-by-Step

The steps show here walk you through dragging-and-dropping files to the Main Window. The process for dragging-and-dropping to PSP.EXE or a shortcut is essentially the same.

Step-by-Step Instructions


TOPIC: Using the Run Dialog Box


Using the Run Dialog Box
Opening Image Files

Using the Run Dialog Box

You can add filenames to the command line after the Paint Shop Pro executable filename in Windows' Run dialog box. One of two things will happen:

Paint Shop Pro will open the file in a new image window.

If you selected a meta or vector file, a Photo-CD file, or a RAW file, Paint Shop Pro may open a format-specific dialog box requesting additional information.


Using the Open Dialog Box

Window:	Steps


TOPIC: Step 1: Access the Open Dialog Box


Step 1: Access the Open Dialog Box
Using the Open Dialog Box

Step 1: Access the Open Dialog Box

There are two ways to access the Open dialog box:

You can choose Open from the File menu.

You can click the Open button in the Toolbar.


TOPIC: Step 2: Select the File's Folder


Step 2: Select the File's Folder
Using the Open Dialog Box

Step 2: Select the File's Folder

You select a folder using the following controls:

Look In Drop Down Box

Up One Level Button

Contents List Box


TOPIC: Step 3: Select the File Type


Step 3: Select the File Type
Using the Open Dialog Box

Step 3: Select the File Type

You select the file type from the File Type Drop Down Box.

1	Click on the drop down box. Paint Shop Pro will open it.

2	Click on the file type that you want to select. If the file type isn't visible, use the scrollbar to move through the list.


TOPIC: Step 4: Select the File


Step 4: Select the File
Using the Open Dialog Box

Step 4: Select the File

Click on the file that you want to select in the Contents List Box. If the file list is too long to fit in the box, use the scrollbars to move through it.


TOPIC: Step 5: Check the File Information (Optional)


Step 5: Check the File Information (Optional)
Using the Open Dialog Box

Step 5: Check the File Information (Optional)

The Image Information group box displays basic image data for the selected file. To see more information:

1	Click on the Details button. Paint Shop Pro will open the File Information dialog box, which lists various facts about the selected file.  A preview of the file is displayed in this dialog box if the Show Preview check box is selected.

2	When you're done reviewing the information, click the OK button.


TOPIC: Step 6: Select the Open Button


Step 6: Select the Open Button
Using the Open Dialog Box

Step 6: Click the Open Button

To open the Browser, click the Browse button. To open the file, click the Open button. One of two things will happen:

Paint Shop Pro will open the file in a new image window.

If you selected a meta or vector file, a Photo-CD file, or a RAW file, Paint Shop Pro may open a format-specific dialog box requesting additional information.


Using Drag-and-Drop

Window:	Steps


TOPIC: Step 1: Position the Windows


Step 1: Position the Windows
Using Drag-and-Drop

Step 1: Position the Windows

Position the My Computer or Windows Explorer window and the Paint Shop Pro Main Window so that you can see them both.

The My Computer or Windows Explorer window should be "on top" since you will use it to "grab" the file.

Only a small part of the Paint Shop Pro Main Window − in fact, just the Titlebar − needs to be visible.


TOPIC: Step 2: Find the File


Step 2: Find the File
Using Drag-and-Drop

Step 2: Find the File

Find the file in My Computer or the Windows Explorer. For further assistance, see the application's documentation.


TOPIC: Step 3: Grab the File


Step 3: Grab the File
Using Drag-and-Drop

Step 3: Grab the File

1	Point at the file with your mouse.

2	Press and hold the primary mouse button.


TOPIC: Step 4: Drag the File


Step 4: Drag the File
Using Drag-and-Drop

Step 4: Drag the File

Drag the file to the Paint Shop Pro Main Window by moving your mouse.


TOPIC: Step 5: Drop the File


Step 5: Drop the File
Using Drag-and-Drop

Step 5: Drop the File

You drop the file by releasing the mouse button. The Paint Shop Pro Main Window will move to the foreground, and if Paint Shop Pro recognizes the file format, one of two things will happen:

Paint Shop Pro will open the file in a new image window.

If you selected a meta or vector file, a Photo-CD file, or a RAW file, Paint Shop Pro may open a format-specific dialog box requesting additional information.


Painting and Drawing

Window:	Main


TOPIC: Painting and Drawing Overview


Painting and Drawing Overview
Painting and Drawing

Painting and Drawing Overview

Paint Shop Pro contains several painting and drawing tools on its Tool palette. These range from standard paint brushes to photo retouching tools to the Text tool. To use a tool, you first set its options on the Control palette and select its colors from the Color palette or the image.

To hide and display the Tool palette, do one of the following:

Press <T>.

Click the Hide/View Tool Palette button on the toolbar.

From the View menu, choose Toolbars, and select or clear the "Tool Palette" check box.

Because many tools will operate or have the desired effect only on grey scale or 24-bit images, you may need to increase the color (bit) depth of your image before using these tools.


TOPIC: Paintbrush


Paintbrush
Painting and Drawing

Paintbrush

Use the Paintbrush to paint freehand or make straight brush strokes. The Paintbrush configuration options -- shape, size, opacity, density, hardness, and step -- are displayed on the Brush Tip tab of the Control palette. The Tool Controls tab displays the Paper Texture options.

Setting the Paintbrush Options

Painting with the Paintbrush

Painting Straight Lines with the Paintbrush

Creating a Custom Brush


TOPIC: Clone Brush


Clone Brush
Painting and Drawing

Clone Brush

Use the Clone brush to copy part of an image to another location. You can use it to copy within an image, between layers, or between two images of the same color depth. The Clone brush configuration options, which control how it copies and applies color, are displayed on the Control palette.

  The Clone brush can be used only on a 24-bit color or a grey scale image.

Setting the Clone Brush Options

Using the Clone Brush

Example

If you have a photograph with a flaw against a multi-toned or multicolored background − such as skin, cloth, or water − you can use the Clone brush to copy the background over the flaw.


TOPIC: Color Replacer


Color Replacer
Painting and Drawing

Color Replacer

You use the Color Replacer to replace one color in an image with another. The Color Replacer configuration options, which control how it recognizes and replaces color, are displayed on the Control palette.

Setting the Color Replacer Options

Replacing All Occurrences of a Color

Painting with the Color Replacer

Painting Straight Lines with the Color Replacer


TOPIC: Retouch Tool


Retouch Tool
Painting and Drawing

Retouch Tool

You use the Retouch tool to apply photo retouching effects to an image.

The Retouch tool configuration options, which determine which effect is applied and how, are displayed on the Control palette. There are several Retouch modes, many of which apply the same effects as the Adjust Color commands. Use the Retouch tool when you want to paint with the effect rather than apply it to the entire image or selection.

Setting the Retouch Tool Options

Painting with the Retouch Tool

Painting Straight Lines with the Retouch Tool


TOPIC: Eraser


Eraser
Painting and Drawing

Eraser

Use the Eraser to replace colors in an image with the background color or with a transparency. Erasing any layer other than the background replaces color with transparency. use the Eraser to remove the effect of your last action. Erasing the background replaces the existing color with the foreground or background color.

The Eraser’s configuration options are displayed on the Control palette.

Setting the Eraser Options

Painting with the Eraser

Painting Straight Lines with the Eraser


TOPIC: Airbrush


Airbrush
Painting and Drawing

Airbrush

The Airbrush simulates painting with an airbrush or spray can. Its configuration options, which determine how it applies color, are displayed on the Control palette.

Setting the Airbrush Options

Painting with the Airbrush

Painting Straight Lines with the Airbrush


TOPIC: Fill Tool


Fill Tool
Painting and Drawing

Flood Fill Tool

Use the Flood Fill tool to fill an area with a solid color, pattern, or gradient. This tool has a number of configuration options that control how it recognizes and replaces color.

Setting the Standard Options

Pattern Style Options

Linear Gradient Style Options

Non-Linear Gradient Style Options

Solid Color Fill Options

Using the Fill Tool


TOPIC: Text Tool


Text Tool
Painting and Drawing

Text Tool

You use the Text tool to add text to an image. The Text tool works a little differently than the other painting and drawing tools. The options are not presented on the Control Palette, but in a separate dialog box.

Step-by-Step Instructions


TOPIC: Line Tool


Line Tool
Painting and Drawing

Line Tool

Use the Line tool to draw straight lines and Bezier curves. You change the Line tool's options on the Control palette.

Setting the Line Options

Using the Line Tool


TOPIC: Shape Tool


Shape Tool
Painting and Drawing

Shape Tool

You use the Shape tool to draw a rectangle, square, ellipse, or circle. The shapes can be outlined or filled in. The Shape tool’s configuration options are displayed on the Control palette.

Setting the Shape Tool Options

Using the Shape Tool


TOPIC: Deform Tool


DeformTool
Deformation Tool

Overview

 If you click another image without clicking the Apply button, you will be prompted to apply the Deformation.

Use the Deform tool to rotate, resize, skew and distort layers, floating selections, and images. You can use the deform tool by either:

Clicking the tool button and  manipulating the handles on the image

Double-clicking the tool button and entering settings in the dialog box


DeformTool
Deformation Tool

Using the Tool Directly on an Image

 Use the right mouse button to constrain the proportions (width and height) of the selection to their current settings.

To use the Free Deformation tool directly:

1	To deform a selection, make the selection and float it.

2	If the Tool Controls tab of the Control palette is hidden, make it visible.

3	Click the Deform tool on the Tool palette. The Deform handles and guides appear on the image.

4	Move the cursor to the area to be deformed. The cursor changes shape whenever it is over a handle.

5	Deform the image by doing one or more of the following:

 Resize by dragging one of the handles around the perimieter of the image.

 Rotate by dragging the center bar.

 Change perspective by pressing <Ctrl> while by dragging any of the 4 corner handles.

 Apply a skew/shear effect by pressing <Shift> while by dragging any of the 4 center handles.

 Distort (move the corner) by pressing <Ctrl>+<Shift> while dragging any of the 4 corner handles.

As the cursor moves over a handle, a rectangle shaped like the distortion appears.

6	To apply the Deformation, either click the Apply button on the Tool Controls tab or double-click the image.


DeformTool
Deformation Tool

Using the Deform Dialog Box

To use the Deform dialog box:

1	To deform a selection, make the selection and float it.

2	Double-click the Deform tool on the Tool palette. The Deformation Settings dialog box opens.

3	The boxes under the X control the horizontal distortion; the boxes under the Y control the vertical distortion:

 Position determines the X and Y coordinates of the left-most corner point.

 Scale controls the horizontal and vertical resizing.

 Shear controls the offset of a side. Enter positive values to shear to the right or downward; negative values to shearing to the left or upward. At .5, moves 50% of its length.

 Perspective controls the length of a side to its opposite. Enter a positive number to shorten a side; a negative number to lengthen a side. At .5, one side is half the length of the opposing side.

 Angle is the rotation around the center point. Clockwise rotation is measured from 0 to 360; counter-clockwise rotation from 360 to 0.

4	After entering the values, click OK to close the dialog box.

5	To apply the Deformation, either click the Apply button on the Tool Controls tab or double-click the image.


TOPIC: Picture Tube


Picture Tube
Painting and Drawing

Picture Tubes

Paint Shop Pro’s Picture Tube tool lets you paint with a variety of objects without having to draw them. Use one of the Picture Tubes included with the program or create your own. Each Picture Tube displays a variety of objects or an object in a variety of settings.

The Paint Shop Pro Picture Tubes are saved as ".tub" files in the Tubes folder of the program. If you use the Browser to view them, you can see that the objects are arranged in rows and columns. These rows are called cells. When you paint with a Picture Tube, you can control which object appears by changing the settings in the Selection Mode box of the Picture Tube Options dialog box.

Setting the Picture Tube Options

Painting with a Picture Tube

Creating a Picture Tube


Picture Tube
Picture Tubes

Setting the Picture Tube Options

To set the Picture Tube options:

1	Activate the Picture Tube tool by clicking its button on the Tool palette.

2	On the Control palette, click the Tool Controls tab, if necessary, to bring it to the front.

3	Select a Picture Tube from the Tube drop-down list.

4	Drag the slider to select the Picture Tube size. You can reduce and enlarge it from 10% to 250% of its original size.

5	Click the Options button. The Picture Tube Options dialog box opens.

6	The Cell Arrangement panel shows the arrangement of Picture Tube cells in the Picture Tube file. Use the default settings for Paint Shop Pro Picture Tubes.

7	In the Placement Options panel, select Random or Continuous placement mode to control whether the Picture Tubes appear in the image at random or equal intervals.

8	Type a step size. As you decrease the step size, the distance between the intervals at which the tubes appear in the image decreases.

9	Paint Shop Pro selects the cells (images) it paints based on the mode you choose from the Selection Mode list:

Random mode randomly selects images in the tube.

The Incremental mode selects the first image in the tube and repeats once it has selected all the images.

The Angular mode selects images based on the direction you drag the cursor as you paint.

The Pressure Mode uses pressure from a pressure sensitive pad to determine which image to select.

The Velocity mode selects images based on the speed you drag the cursor as you paint.

10	If you want these settings to become the new default settings for the tube, select the "Save as default for this Picture Tube" check box.

11	Click OK to close the dialog box.


Picture Tube
Picture Tubes

Painting with a Picture Tube

To paint with a Picture Tube:

1	Select the layer on which you will paint the Picture Tubes.

2	Click the Picture Tube tool on the Tool palette.

3	Select the options from the Control palette.

4	Position the cursor where you want to begin painting.

5	Click and drag the cursor to paint the Picture Tube. If you have chosen a Selection Mode option other than Random, move the cursor accordingly.


Picture Tube
Picture Tubes

Creating a Picture Tube

To create your own Picture Tubes, you create a grid of cells and fill each cell with an image. The cells can be any size. To create a Picture Tube file:

1	In the File menu, point to Preferences, and choose General Program Preferences. The General Program Preferences dialog box opens.

2	If necessary, click the Rulers and Units tab to bring it to the front.

3	In the Grid panel on the right side of the tab, type Horizontal and Vertical Spacing values in pixels. The values you enter become the length and height of the Picture Tube cell. Your images can be no larger than the cell size you select.

4	Click OK to close the dialog box.

5	From the File menu, choose New. The New dialog box opens.

6	In the Image Dimensions panel, type values for the width and height that are multiples of the cell horizontal and vertical spacing. The number you type determines the total cells you can fill with images. For example, if the grid spacing is 100 pixels, you could create an image of 400 x 300 pixels. With an image this size, you will have 12 cells (4 across and three down).

7	Select Transparent for the Background Color.

8	Click OK. A new image with visible grid lines appears in the workspace.

9	If the grid is not visible, choose Grid from the View menu.

10	Create the images of the Picture Tube. Place one image in each grid square. Each square with the image becomes a Picture Tube cell.

11	After you have finished, open the File menu, point to Export, and choose Picture Tube. The Export Picture Tube dialog box opens.

12	In the Cell Arrangement panel, enter the number of image cells you created across and down the image file.

13	In the Placement Options panel, select a Placement Mode. The mode can be changed when you use the Picture Tube.

14	Type the pixel width of the Picture Tube cell in the Step Size box.

15	To use a Selection Mode other than Random, select it from the list. For more information on Selection and Placement modes, see "Setting the Picture Tube Options," above.

16	Type a name for the Picture Tube file.

17	Click the OK button. Paint Shop Pro saves the file in the ".tub" format in the Tubes folder of the program and adds the file to the list of Picture Tubes on the Control palette.


Paintbrush

Window:	More


TOPIC: Setting the Paintbrush Options


Setting the Paintbrush Options
Paintbrush

Setting the Paintbrush Options

1	Click the Paintbrush button on the Tool palette. If the Control palette is visible, its Brush Tip tab will display the Paintbrush's style controls.

2	If the Control palette isn't visible, display it now.

3	Use the Shape drop down box to select a brush shape. The choices are round, square, vertical, horizontal, right slash, and left slash.

4	Select a brush size in pixels by moving the Size slider.

5	Set the opacity of the paint by moving the Opacity slider.

6	Set the density of the paint by moving the Density slider.

7	Set the hardness of the brush edge by moving the Hardness slider.

8	Set the size of the brush step by moving the Step slider. Step controls the spacing of the discrete drops of paint, or how frequently the brush tip touches the image during a stroke. It is a percentage of the diameter of the brush tip. As the step decreases, the brush tip touches the surface more frequently. Its outline becomes less noticeable, and the strokes appear smoother and more dense.

9	Click the Tool Controls tab to bring it to the front.

10	Use the Paper Texture drop down box to select a surface type. The textures simulate a variety of surfaces and make it look as though you were painting on paper with that texture.


TOPIC: Painting with the Paintbrush


Painting with the Paintbrush
 Paintbrush

Painting with the Paintbrush

  If your image has more than one layer, select the appropriate layer before you paint.

1	Select the colors that you want to use for painting.

2	If you want to paint within a specific area, select it now. Paint Shop Pro will only apply color within the selection.

3	Click the Paintbrush button on the Tool palette and set the options.

4	Position the cursor where you want to start painting.

5	Press and hold the:

Primary mouse button to apply the foreground color.

Secondary mouse button to apply the background color.

6	Drag the mouse to apply color.

7	To end a paint stroke, release the mouse button. Each time you release the mouse button, you "lift" your brush from the canvas, ending the paint stroke.


TOPIC: Drawing Lines with the Paintbrush


Drawing Lines with the Paintbrush
 Paintbrush

Painting Straight Lines with the Paintbrush

  If your image has more than one layer, select the appropriate layer before you paint.

1	Select the colors that you want to use for painting.

2	If you want to paint within a specific area, select it now. Paint Shop Pro will only apply color within the selection.

3	Click the Paintbrush button on the Tool palette.

4	Click the image where you want to start the line.

5	Press and hold the <Shift> key.

6	Click where you want to end the line segment. Use the:

Primary mouse button to apply the foreground color.

Secondary mouse button to apply the background color.

7	You can continue adding line segments by clicking with either mouse button. When you're done, release the <Shift> key.


Creating a Custom Brush
 Paintbrush

Creating a Custom Brush

You can create your own custom brushes to use with any image. They can be made from selections with a width and height of up to 255 by 255 pixels. The brush will be square or rectangular depending on the shape of your selection. To create a custom brush:

1	Make a selection of the area you want to transform into a brush.

2	Click any brush button on the Tool palette to activate the Brush Tip tab.

3	On the Control palette, click the Brush Tip tab to bring it to the front.

4	Click the Custom Brush button.

5	Choose Custom from the drop-down menu. The Custom Brush dialog box opens.

6	To save the brush in a folder other than the Paint Shop Pro Brushes folder, do one of following:

Type the pathname in the Folder box.

Click the Browse button. When the Browse for Folder dialog box opens, navigate to the folder, select it, and click OK.

7	Click the Create button. The new brush thumbnail appears in the dialog box. Paint Shop Pro saves the brush in the selected folder when it creates it.

8	Click OK.

Editing Your Custom Brush

When you create a brush, you set the default step value in the Edit Brush box. To edit a custom brush:

1	Click the Edit button in the Custom Brush dialog box. The Custom Brush Edit box opens.

2	Drag the slider or type a value to set the step size.

3	Click OK to close the dialog box and save this value.


Clone Brush

Window:	More


TOPIC: Setting the Clone Brush Options


Setting the Clone Brush Options
Clone Brush

Setting the Clone Brush Options

1	Click the Clone brush button on the Tool palette. If the Control palette is visible, it will display the Clone brush's options.

2	If the Control palette isn't visible, display it now.

3	Use the Clone Mode drop down box on the Tool Controls tab to select the clone mode that you want to use. The clone mode controls the behavior of the source area when you stop copying and then resume copying somewhere else:

In aligned mode, the source area moves accordingly. The source area each time you release the mouse. The source area is the reference point for the cloning. When you release and then re-click the mouse, the brush clones the image relative to the distance from the source area.

In non-aligned mode, the source area does not move when you release the mouse. The brush (and the cloning) return to source area each time you release and then re-click the mouse.

4	Use the Paper Texture drop down box to select a surface type. The Paper Texture options simulate a variety of surface textures on the target area.

5	Select the "Sample Merged" check box to clone all visible data rather than just one layer. If the check box is not selected, only the data on the active layer when the source point was defined will be cloned.

6	Click the Brush Tip tab to bring it to the front.

7	Use the Shape drop down box to select a brush shape. The choices are round, square, vertical, horizontal, right slash, and left slash.

8	Select a brush size in pixels by moving the Size slider.

9	Set the opacity of the paint by moving the Opacity slider.

10	Set the density of the paint by moving the Density slider.

11	Set the hardness of the brush edge by moving the Hardness slider.

12	Set the size of the brush step by moving the Step slider. Step controls the spacing of the discrete drops of paint, or how frequently the brush tip touches the image during a stroke. It is a percentage of the diameter of the brush tip.


TOPIC: Using the Clone Brush


Using the Clone Brush
Clone Brush

Using the Clone Brush

 When using two images, make sure they are of equal color depth before you begin.

1	If you want to copy into a specific layer or area, select it now. Paint Shop Pro will only apply color within the selection or on the layer.

2	Click the Clone brush button on the Tool palette.

3	Position the cursor over the part of the image that you want to copy.

4	Either <Shift> + click or click with the secondary mouse button. Your computer will beep to indicate that you have selected the source area.

5	Move the cursor to where you will start copying. The target area can be within the same image, or in another image of the same color depth.

6	Press and hold the primary mouse button. Crosshairs will appear over the source area. The crosshairs indicate which pixel you are copying. Paint Shop Pro will start copying to the target area.

7	Move the mouse to copy color from the source area to the target area.

8	When you're done copying, release the mouse button.

9	To resume copying, start over at step 5. Where the source area will be depends on the clone mode.


Color Replacer

Window:	More


TOPIC: Setting the Color Replacer Options


Setting the Color Replacer Options
Color Replacer

Setting the Color Replacer Options

1	Click the Color Replacer button on the Tool palette. If the Control Palette is visible, it will display the Color Replacer's options.

2	If the Control Palette isn't visible, display it now.

3	Use the Shape Drop Down Box to select a brush shape.

4	 Use the Size slider to set the Color Replacer's width in pixels.

5	Set the opacity of the paint by moving the Opacity slider.

6	Set the density of the paint by moving the Density slider.

7	Set the hardness of the brush edge by moving the Hardness slider.

8	Set the size of the brush step by moving the Step slider. Step controls the spacing of the discrete drops of paint, or how frequently the brush tip touches the image during a stroke. It is a percentage of the diameter of the brush tip.

9	Click the Tool Controls tab to bring it to the front.

10	Use the Tolerance Spin Control to set the color tolerance. The tolerance setting determines how close a color must be to the target color in order to be replaced. The scale is 0 to 200, with 0 being no tolerance (a perfect color match), and 100 being a tolerance of roughly half the spectrum.

11	Use the Paper Texture drop down box to select a surface type. The textures simulate a variety of surfaces and make it look as though you were painting on paper with that texture.


TOPIC: Replacing All Occurrences of a Color


Replacing All Occurrences of a Color
 Color Replacer

Replacing All Occurrences of a Color

1	Select the colors that you want to use. The Color Replacer can replace the background color with the foreground color or vice-versa.

2	If you want to replace colors within a specific area or layer, select it now. Paint Shop Pro will only replace colors within the selection or layer.

3	Click the Color Replacer button on the Tool palette.

4	Double-click anywhere in the image. Use the:

Primary mouse button to replace the background color with the foreground color.

Secondary mouse button to replace the foreground color with the background color.


TOPIC: Painting with the Color Replacer


Painting with the Color Replacer
 Color Replacer

Painting with the Color Replacer

1	Select the colors that you want to use. The Color Replacer can replace the background color with the foreground color or vice-versa.

2	If you want to replace color within a specific area, select it now. Paint Shop Pro will only replace color within the selection.

3	Click the Color Replacer button on the Tool palette and configure its options on the Control palette.

4	Place the cursor where you want to start replacing a color.

5	Press and hold the:

Primary mouse button to replace the background color with the foreground color.

Secondary mouse button to replace the foreground color with the background color.

Paint Shop Pro will replace the appropriate color at the cursor.

6	Drag the mouse to replace the color where the brush touches it.

7	Release the mouse button to end a brush stroke.


TOPIC: Painting Lines with the Color Replacer


Drawing Lines with the Color Replacer
 Color Replacer

Painting Straight Lines with the Color Replacer

1	Select the colors that you want to use for making s straight line.

2	If you want to draw within a specific area, select it now. Paint Shop Pro will only replace colors within the selection.

3	Click the Color Replacer button on the Tool palette and configure its options on the Control palette.

4	Click where you want to start making straight brush strokes.

5	Press and hold the <Shift> key.

6	Position the cursor where you want to end the first line segment.

7	Click with the:

Primary mouse button to replace the background color with the foreground color.

Secondary mouse button to replace the foreground color with the background color.

8	You can continue adding line segments by clicking with either mouse button. When you're done, release the <Shift> key.


Retouch Tool

Window:	More


TOPIC: Setting the Retouch Tool Options


Setting the Retouch Tool Options
Retouch Tool

Setting the Retouch Tool Options

1	Click the Retouch button on the Tool palette. If the Control Palette is visible, it will display the Retouch tool's options.

2	If the Control Palette isn't visible, display it now.

3	On the Tool Controls tab, use the Retouch Mode drop down box to select the effect that you want to apply.

4	Use the Paper Texture drop down box to select a surface type. The Paper Texture options simulate a variety of surface textures. Use the Size spin control to set the Retouch tool's size in pixels.

5	Select the "Sample Merged" check box to apply the retouch affect to the image as a whole. If the check box is not selected, only the data on the active layer will be affected.

6	Click the Brush Tip tab to bring it to the front

7	Use the Shape drop down box to select a brush shape.

8	Select a brush size by dragging the Size slider.

9	Drag the Opacity slider to set the tool's opacity.

10	Set the hardness of the brush edge by dragging the Hardness slider.

11	Set the size of the brush step by sliding the Step slider. For best results in the Smudge and Push modes, set the Step to 1.


TOPIC: Painting with the Retouch Tool


Painting with the Retouch Tool
Retouch Tool

Painting with the Retouch Tool

1	If you want to apply the effect within a specific area, select it now. Paint Shop Pro will only apply the effect within the selection.

2	It's generally a good idea to zoom in on the part of the image that you want to retouch.

3	Click the Retouch button on the Tool palette.

4	Press and hold the primary mouse button. Paint Shop Pro will apply the effect at the cursor.

5	Drag the mouse to apply the retouch effect. If the effect isn't applying fast enough, increase the opacity setting and start over at Step 3.

6	Release the mouse button to end the Retouch stroke.


TOPIC: Painting Straight Lines with the Retouch Tool


Drawing Lines with the Retouch Tool
Retouch Tool

Painting Straight Lines with the Retouch Tool

1	If you want to apply the effect within a specific area, select it now. Paint Shop Pro will only apply the effect within the selection.

2	It's generally a good idea to zoom in on the part of the image that you want to retouch.

3	Click the Retouch button in the Tool palette and configure its options.

4	Click where you want to start retouching.

5	Press and hold the <Shift> key.

6	Click where you want to end the first line segment.

7	You can continue applying the effect in line segments by clicking on the image. When you're done, release the <Shift> key.


Eraser

Window:	More


TOPIC: Setting the Eraser Options


Setting the Eraser Options
Eraser

Setting the Eraser Options

1	Click the Eraser button on the Tool palette. If the Control palette is visible, it will display the Eraser's options.

2	If the Control palette isn't visible, display it now.

3	If necessary, click the Brush Tip tab on the Control palette to bring it forward

4	Use the Shape Drop Down Box to select a brush shape.

5	Use the Size slider to set the Eraser's size in pixels.

6	Use the Opacity slider to set the brush's opacity. The opacity setting determines how much of the effect will be removed. The scale is 1 to 100, with 1 leaving the effect almost as is, and 100 removing all of the effect.

7	Set the density of the Eraser by dragging the Density slider.

8	Set the hardness of the edge by dragging the Hardness slider.

9	Set the size of the Eraser step by moving the Step slider. At 100%, the brush shape is clearly defined; as the step decreases, the strokes appear smoother.

10	If you want to select a paper texture, bring the Tool Controls tab to the front by clicking it.

11	Use the Paper Texture drop down box to select a surface type. The Paper Texture options simulate a variety of surface textures.


TOPIC: Painting with the Eraser


Painting with the Eraser
Eraser

Painting with the Eraser

1	Click the Eraser button on the Tool palette and set its options on the Control palette.

2	Place the cursor where you want to start erasing.

3	Press and hold the primary mouse button.

4	Drag the mouse to erase.

5	Release the mouse button to end the Eraser stroke.


TOPIC: Painting Straight Lines with the Eraser


Drawing Lines with the Eraser
Eraser

Painting Straight Lines with the Eraser

1	Click the Eraser button on the Tool palette and configure its options on the Control palette.

2	Click where you want to start erasing.

3	Press and hold the <Shift> key.

4	Click where you want to end the first line segment.

5	You can continue erasing in line segments by clicking on the image. When you're done, release the <Shift> key.


Airbrush

Window:	More


TOPIC: Setting the Airbrush Options


Setting the Airbrush Options
Airbrush

Setting the Airbrush Options

1	Click the Airbrush button on the Tool palette. If the Control Palette is visible, it will display the Airbrush's options.

2	If the Control palette isn't visible, display it now.

3	If necessary, click the Brush Tip tab to bring it to the front.

4	Use the Shape drop down box to select a brush shape.

5	Use the Size slider to set the Airbrush's size in pixels.

6	Set the opacity by dragging the Opacity slider.

7	Set the density of the paint by dragging the Density slider.

8	Set the hardness of the brush edge by dragging the Hardness slider.

9	Set the size of the brush step by sliding the Step slider. At 100%, the brush shape is clearly defined; as the step decreases, the strokes appear smoother and more dense.

10	If you want to select a paper texture, bring the Tool Controls tab to the front by clicking it.

11	Use the Paper Texture drop down box to select a surface type. The Paper Texture options simulate a variety of surface textures.


TOPIC: Painting with the Airbrush


Painting with the Airbrush
 Airbrush

Painting with the Airbrush

1	Select the colors that you want to paint with.

2	If you want to paint within a specific area, select it now. Paint Shop Pro will only apply color within the selection.

3	Click the Airbrush button on the Tool palette.

4	Position the cursor where you want to start painting.

5	Press and hold the:

Primary mouse button to apply the foreground color.

Secondary mouse button to apply the background color.

Paint Shop Pro will add color at the cursor.

6	Drag the mouse to apply color to the rest of the image.

7	When you're done painting, release the mouse button.


TOPIC: Painting Straight Lines with the Airbrush


Drawing Lines with the Airbrush
 Airbrush

Drawing Lines with the Airbrush

1	Select the colors that you want to use for painting.

2	If you want to paint within a specific area, select it now. Paint Shop Pro will only replace colors within the selection.

3	Click the Airbrush button on the Tool palette and set its options on the Control palette.

4	Click the image where you want to start painting lines.

5	Press and hold the <Shift> key.

6	Click where you want to end the line segment. Use the:

Primary mouse button to apply the foreground color.

Secondary mouse button to apply the background color.

7	You can continue adding line segments by clicking with either mouse button. When you're done, release the <Shift> key.


Fill Tool

Window:	More


TOPIC: Setting the Standard Options


Setting the Standard Options
Fill Tool

Setting the Standard Options

1	Click the Flood Fill button on the Tool palette. If the Control palette is visible, the Tool Controls tab will display the tool's options.

2	If the Control palette isn't visible, display it now and bring the Tool Controls tab to the front.

3	Use the Fill Style drop down box to select the type of fill that you want to perform.

4	Every fill style has additional configuration options.

5	Use the Match Mode drop down box to select a method for determining which pixels to fill:

RGB Value method selects matching RGB values

Hue Method selects matching hue values

Brightness Method selects matching luminance values

None overwrites all pixels

6	Use the Tolerance spin control to set the fill tolerance. The fill tolerance setting determines how close the color of a pixel must be to the color of the selected pixel in order to be overwritten. The spin control uses a scale of 0 to 200, with 0 being no tolerance (only pixels with a perfect match will be filled), and 200 being total tolerance (all pixels will be filled).

7	Use the Opacity spin control to set the opacity of the fill.

8	Select the "Sample Merged" check box to have the Match Mode selection use to the entire image. Leave the check box blank to limit it to the active layer.

9	Click the Options button to open the Fill Flood Options dialog box, where you configure each fill style.


TOPIC: Pattern Style Options


Pattern Style Options
Fill Tool

Pattern Fill Options

 Pattern Fills can only be performed on 24-bit color or on grey scale images.

The pattern fill style requires that you select a pattern source. When you use the fill tool, the fill area is covered with the selected pattern.

1	You can use an entire image or part of an image as a pattern source. If the image that you want to use isn't open, open it now.

2	If you want to use part of the image as the pattern source, select it now.

3	Click the Control palette’s Options button. Paint Shop Pro will open the Flood Fill Options dialog box.

4	Use the New Pattern Source drop down box to select the image that you want to use. You can use the current selection or any open image.

5	Click the OK button. Paint Shop Pro will close the dialog box and save the new pattern.


TOPIC: Linear Gradient Fill Options


Linear Gradient Style Options
Fill Tool

Linear Gradient Fill Options

 Linear Gradient Fills can only be performed on 24-bit color or on grey scale images.

The Linear Gradient from one color to another in any one direction.

To set the fill options:

1	Select foreground and background colors for the gradient.

2	Click the Control palette's Options button. Paint Shop Pro will open the Gradient Fill Options box.

3	Select a blend mode.

4	Set the blend direction. You can:

Use the Direction control. Click anywhere in the circle, or use the mouse to drag the control's needle. The display box at right will show an example of the selected fill.

Use the Degrees text box. Double-click in the text box to access it, then type in the number of degrees. The range is 0 to 360.

5	Click the OK button. Paint Shop Pro will close the dialog box and save the angle setting.


TOPIC: Non-Linear Gradient Style Options


Non-Linear Gradient Style Options
Fill Tool

Non-Linear Gradient Fill Options

 Non-linear Gradient Fills can only be performed on 24-bit color or on grey scale images.

The rectangular, sunburst, and radial gradient fill styles require that you set the gradient fill's origin. The origin is the point from which the gradient fill disperses or radiates. The foreground color will appear at the gradient's origin, and the background color will appear at its edges.

1	Click the Control palette's Options button. Paint Shop Pro will open the Gradient Fill Origin options box.

2	Use the Vertical slider or the Vertical text box to set the distance between the top edge of the fill area and the gradient origin. The distance is measured as a percentage of the fill area's height.

3	Use the Horizontal slider or the Horizontal text box to set the distance between the left edge of the fill area and the gradient origin. The distance is measured as a percentage of the fill area's width.

4	Click the OK button. Paint Shop Pro will close the dialog box and save the origin setting.


Solid Color Options
Fill Tool

Solid Color Fill Option

1	Select a foreground or background fill color.

2	Click the Options button on the Tool Controls tab. The Flood Fill Options dialog box opens.

3	Select a blend mode.

4	Click OK to close the dialog box and save the settings.


TOPIC: Using the Fill Tool


Using the Fill Tool
 Fill Tool

Using the Fill Tool

1	Select the colors that you want to fill with, if you haven’t already done so.

2	Select the layer to be covered with the fill.

3	If you want to fill within a specific area, select it now. Paint Shop Pro will only apply color within the selection.

4	If the Tool palette isn't visible, display it now.

5	Click the Flood Fill button in the Tool palette.

6	Position the cursor where you want to fill.

7	Click with the:

Primary mouse button to fill with the foreground color or to start the gradient with the foreground color.

Secondary mouse button to fill with the background color or to start the gradient with the background color.


Text Tool

Window:	More


TOPIC: Using the Text Tool: Steps 1 to 5


Using the Text Tool: Steps 1 to 5
 Text Tool

Using the Text Tool: Steps 1 to 5

When adding text to an image, you can create it as a standard or floating selection. For a floating selection, you determine the color before adding the text—the current foreground color becomes the text color. For a standard selection, the text is the color of the area it appears in.

1	If you want the text to appear as a color, select the one you want to use now.

2	Click the Text button on the Tool palette.

3	Click the image where you want the text to appear. Paint Shop Pro will open the Add Text dialog box.

4	There are three font properties: Name (typeface), Style, and Size. Set each property by clicking on an entry in the appropriate list box. Use the scrollbars to move through the lists.

5	Set the three text effect check box options:

Effect	Result
Strikeout	Places a line through the text.
Underline	Places a line under the text.
Anti-alias	Softens jagged character edges by using shades of the text's color. Only available for 256 color grey scale and for color depths greater than 256.


TOPIC: Using the Text Tool: Steps 6 to 9


Using the Text Tool: Steps 6 to 9
 Text Tool

Using the Text Tool: Steps 6 to 9

6	Click an alignment option in the Alignment group box. The alignment determines how multiple lines of text align with each other. The text is always centered horizontally and vertically on the point you click in the image.

7	Type the text you want to add into the large text box labeled "Enter Text Here." You access the text by clicking in it or by pressing <Alt> + <E>.

8	Set the Floating check box option.

If you select the option, the text will appear in the foreground color, and will be in a floating selection.

If you leave the check box blank, the text will be created as a standard selection. The selection will contain the colors that appear in the image at the place where the text was created.

9	Click the OK button. Paint Shop Pro will close the dialog box and add the text to the image. The text will be selected. You can move the text by dragging its selection.

 To add the text to an existing selection, hold down the <Shift> key while clicking the OK button.


Line Tool

Window:	More


TOPIC: Setting the Line Width


Setting the Line Width
Line Tool

Setting the Line Options

1	Click the Line button on the Tool palette. If the Control palette is visible, it will display the Line tool's options.

2	If the Control palette isn't visible, display it now.

3	Select Normal or Bezier in the Line Type box.

4	Use the Width spin control to set the line's width in pixels.

5	If you want the lines to be antialiased, select the Antialias check box. If not, leave the check box empty. Antialiasing makes the edges of lines appear smoother.


TOPIC: Using the Line Tool


Using the Line Tool
 Line Tool

Using the Line Tool

The Line tool can draw straight lines and Bezier curves.

Straight Lines

To draw straight lines:

1	Select the colors that you want to draw with.

2	Click the Line button on the Tool palette.

3	Position the cursor where you want the line to start.

4	To draw the line at fixed angles in increments of 45°, press and hold the <Shift> key.

5	Press and hold the:

Primary mouse button to apply the foreground color.

Secondary mouse button to apply the background color.

6	Drag the cursor to where you want the line to end. Paint Shop Pro will draw a light line between the starting point and the cursor.

7	Release the mouse button. Paint Shop Pro will draw a line of the selected width and color between the two points.

Bezier Curves

To draw Bezier curves:

1	Position the cursor on the image where you want the line to begin.

2	Press and hold the:

Primary mouse button to apply the foreground color.

Secondary mouse button to apply the background color.

3	Drag the cursor to where you want to end the line, and release the mouse. A light line appears as you drag.

4	Create the curve by clicking the mouse away from the line and dragging to shape the curve.

To create a semi-circular curve, click the mouse where you want to position the top of the curve and drag to shape it. Click again when it is positioned.

To create an "S" shaped curve, click and drag once on one side of the line and once on the other.

5	Click a second time to set the curve shape and apply the appropriate color at the selected line width.


Shape Tool

Window:	More


TOPIC: Setting the Shape Tool Options


Setting the Shape Tool Options
Shape Tool

Setting the Shape Tool Options

1	Click the Shape button on the Tool palette. If the Control palette is visible, it will display the Shape tool's options.

2	If the Control palette isn't visible, display it now.

3	Use the Shape drop down box to select a shape to draw. Select square, rectangle, circle, or ellipse.

4	 Use the Line spin control to set the width of the shape's boundary line in pixels.

5	Use the Style drop down box to select whether the shape is outlined or filled.

6	If you want the lines to be antialiased, select the "Antialias" check box. If not, leave the check box empty. Antialiasing makes the edges of lines appear smoother.


TOPIC: Using the Shape Tool


Using the Shape Tool
 Shape Tool

Using the Shape Tool

1	Select the colors that you want to use for drawing.

2	Click the Shape button on the Tool palette.

3	Point the cursor's crosshairs at any corner of the square or rectangle that you want to draw and the center point for the circle or ellipse.

4	Press and hold the:

Primary mouse button to draw using the foreground color.

Secondary mouse button to draw using the background color.

5	Drag the cursor to create the shape. To draw a rectangle or a square, drag from one corner to the opposite corner. To draw a circle or an ellipse, drag from the center outward. As you move the cursor, an outline of the shape appears.

6	When the outline is the size you want, release the mouse button. The shape appears configured with the selected options.


Troubleshooting

Window:	Main


TOPIC: Troubleshooting Overview


Troubleshooting Overview
Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Overview

This section contains answers to the most common technical support questions. Refer to the README.DOC file in your Paint Shop Pro folder to see if there are any additional questions and answers that were not available when this help file was published.


TOPIC: Colors


Colors
Troubleshooting

Colors

If your video card supports higher color resolutions, installing a video driver that supports more colors should improve your image display quality.

To determine your current display resolution, choose About Paint Shop Pro from the Help menu, and then click the System Info button at the bottom of the screen. In the System Information list, scroll to the Video Driver Information section. Look at the line marked "Number of Colors." It shows the number of colors that your display supports. For help changing your video driver, consult the documentation that came with your video card.

Colors in an image are wrong.

When Windows is running a 256 color display driver, it reserves 20 colors for its own use. This lowers an image’s palette to 236 colors (256 - 20 = 236) plus the 20 fixed Windows colors. If the color in the image is not in the palette, it is replaced by the nearest color that is.

Image is grainy or mottled.

If your images are mottled or grainy, your video card or driver probably does not support enough colors to show the image correctly. For help changing your video driver, consult the documentation that came with the video card.

The graininess is caused by dithering, a technique for simulating colors that are missing from an image file’s palette. Paint Shop Pro maintains the original, un-dithered image in memory. If you edit the image, the change is applied to the original and a new dithered image is created. This allows you to work with images that are beyond the limits of your video system.

Wallpaper colors change as different images are displayed.

When Windows is running a 256 color display driver, it reserves 20 colors for its own use. This lowers an image’s palette to 236 colors (256 - 20 = 236) that Paint Shop Pro can optimize to display an image. Paint Shop Pro alters the common palette that is being used by the wallpaper, and for that matter, the entire screen. Once Paint Shop Pro or the offending image is closed, the wallpaper’s colors will return to normal.

No preferences are available for setting transparent colors.

Paint Shop Pro 5 includes a new way to create a transparent background.  Instead of assigning preferences for certain file types (i.e., GIF and PNG), you assign a transparent value to a color in the image palette.  See the Working with Colors help topic for more information.


TOPIC: Memory


Memory
Troubleshooting

Memory

Editing image causes memory error message.

Depending on its size and resolution, an image may require substantial amounts of memory to be displayed, and even more memory to be edited. The following example shows how the memory requirements of an image escalate as its color depth increases.

Height	Width	Bits/Pixel	Display (KB)	Max Edit (KB)
800	600	1	59	176
800	600	8	469	1,406
800	600	24	1,406	4,219
Adding layers also increases the image’s memory requirements. Here’s what happens when layers are added to the 24-bit image:

			Display (MB)	Max Edit (MB)
		2 layers	3.2	9.6
		3 layers	5	15

Remember that editing an image may require up to three times the amount of memory required to display the image.


TOPIC: Operations


Operations
Troubleshooting

Operations

Some functions are unavailable.

Functions can be unavailable for two reasons:

Insufficient Color Depth

Some functions create new pixel values that may not exist in the original image. Only 24-bits-per-pixel images and 8-bits-per-pixel grey scale images have the required internal structure to hold any and all of these new pixel values.

No Selection in the Active Image

Some functions require a selection. If the active image does not contain a selection, the function will not be available.

Program becomes unstable when attempting to print images.

You will be unable to print an image if your Windows temporary folder does not have enough room to hold the image file. Something may terminate: it could be Windows or it could be Paint Shop Pro.

We at Jasc Software firmly believe that it is a bad idea to use a RAM drive as your Windows temporary folder. The allocated memory goes to waste, and it constrains the size of your temporary folder.

For more help, contact your hardware support provider or personnel.

Can't use scanner: Acquire and Select Source are unavailable.

If the "Acquire" and "Select Source" selections on the File Menu are unavailable, Paint Shop Pro could not find a copy of TWAIN_32.DLL on your system. Check to see if TWAIN_32.DLL is installed in your Windows folder. If it isn't, try reinstalling your device software. Make sure you turn on any options that pertain to TWAIN drivers. If TWAIN_32.DLL is still missing, contact the device manufacturer. For more information on TWAIN-compliant devices, see the Creating Image Files help topic.

Certain file types launch Paint Shop Pro, while others do not.

If a file’s extension is associated with Paint Shop Pro, you can open the file by double-clicking the filename in Windows Explorer.  If Paint Shop Pro is not running, double-clicking the filename will also start, or launch, the program.  Associated file types use the Paint Shop Pro image file icon. To select file types to be associated with Paint Shop Pro, set the File Associations preferences.  If you are not sure which file types to associate with Paint Shop Pro, you can accept the default settings of the File Associations dialog box.

Masks are not visible.

If you create a mask and it is not visible on the screen, click the View menu and make sure View Masks is checked.  If it is not checked, click it to turn View Masks on.  To turn off View Masks, click it again to remove the check mark.

Mask cannot be edited.

If you are trying to edit a mask and do not see the expected results, you may be editing the image instead of the mask.  Choose Edit from the Mask menu and then try making your changes.

Painting produces no apparent results.

Make sure the current layer is not obscured by another layer by clicking the Layers menu.  The current layer is indicated by a check mark.

If you are using a pressure-sensitive tablet, make sure it is operating properly.  Consult the user’s manual for your tablet for more information.


Using Masks

Window:	Main


TOPIC: Masks Overview


Masks Overview
Using Masks

Masks Overview

Masks enable you to hide and reveal parts of a layer and to apply special effects with precision. Masks can be created from selections, from images, from the luminance values of images, and from scratch. They can cover a layer completely or with varying levels of opacity.  Because they are grey scale, masks can also be saved into alpha channels.


TOPIC: Compatibility


Compatibility
Using Masks

Compatibility

With Other Features

Many of the Painting and Drawing Tools work with masks. Use them to edit the mask or change the unmasked area of the layer.

You can load a selection as a mask.

You can use the Color Functions to alter the unmasked area of an image.

Many Image Processing features work with masks. You can either link the mask so it moves with a layer or move the layer independently.


TOPIC: Creating a Mask


Creating a Mask
Using Masks

Creating a Mask

There are four ways to create a mask:

From an image

From a selection

From a channel

From the entire image or layer


TOPIC: Viewing an Image Through Its Mask


Viewing an Image Through Its Mask
Using Masks

Viewing a Mask

Choose the View Mask command from the View menu to see the mask using a ruby overlay. A check mark appears next to the command.

To return to normal viewing, choose View Mask again. Paint Shop Pro will remove the check mark.

To view the mask alone, see Editing a Mask.


TOPIC: Editing a Mask


Editing a Mask
Using Masks

Editing a Mask

 Remember to choose the Edit command from the Masks menu before painting so that you edit the mask, not the image.

When you edit a mask you change either the areas or the level of masking. For example, painting over an object to mask it changes the area, while making a Gradient Fill edits the level of masking. To edit a mask:

1	Choose the View Mask command from the Mask menu to see the mask using the ruby overlay. A check mark appears next to the command.

2	Choose the Edit command from the Mask menu. A check mark appears next to the command.

3	Use the painting tools to alter the masked area:

Paint with white to remove masking.

Paint with black to add masking.

4	Paint with lighter and darker greys to add various levels of masking.

5	After you have finished editing the mask, choose Edit from the Mask menu. The check mark disappears.


TOPIC: Inverting a Mask


Inverting a Mask
Using Masks

Inverting a Mask

Inverting a mask reverses its transparency: what is black becomes white, and what is white becomes black. Greys are assigned their mirror transparency.

To invert a mask, choose Invert from the Masks menu.


TOPIC: Deleting a Mask


Deleting a Mask
Using Masks

Deleting a Mask

Deleting a mask from the layer and deleting it from the alpha channel are two separate functions. When deleting a mask from the layer, you can remove it or merge it into the image. Merging it makes it into a permanent part of the image. Deleting a mask from a layer does not delete it from the alpha channel.

Deleting a Mask from a Layer

To delete a mask from a layer:

1	Choose Delete from the Masks menu. You will be prompted to merge the mask with the layer.

2	Click No to remove the mask from the layer. Click Yes to merge the mask into the layer.

Deleting a Mask from the Alpha Channel

To delete a mask from an alpha channel:

1	Choose Load From Alpha Channel from the Masks menu. The Load From Alpha dialog box opens.

2	Select the image containing the mask to be deleted from the "Available Documents" list.

3	Select the mask to be deleted from the Available Alpha Masks list. The preview displays the selected mask.

4	Click the Delete button.

5	At the prompt message, click the Yes button. Paint Shop Pro closes the dialog box and deletes the mask.


TOPIC: Saving and Loading Masks


Saving and Loading Masks
Using Masks

Saving and Loading Masks

Paint Shop Pro lets you save a mask in two ways:

As a file on your disk drive with the ".msk" extension

As an alpha channel within the image

When you save a selection in the ".msk" format on your disk drive, you save it as a separate file that Paint Shop Pro can later load as an image or mask.

An alpha channel is a 256 grey scale channel that saves mask and selection information. When you save a mask as an alpha channel, you save it as a grey scale bitmap within the image. An advantage of the ".psp" format is that its files can hold alpha channels within the image. The ".tif" and ".tga" file formats can hold only one alpha channel; almost all the others will not hold any.

You can load a previously saved mask:

From a Disk Drive

From an Alpha Channel


Saving and Loading Masks

Window:	More


TOPIC: Saving a Mask


Saving a Mask
Saving and Loading Masks

Saving a Mask to Disk

Paint Shop Pro has a mask file format, ".msk," that it uses to save a mask to the disk drive. To save a mask to the disk drive:

1	Choose Save to Disk from the Masks menu. The Save Mask Channel dialog box opens.

2	Select or create the folder in which you want to save your mask.

3	Type a file name for the mask in the File Name box.

4	Click OK.

5	The Save Mask Channel dialog box closes, and Paint Shop Pro saves the mask as a ".msk" file.


Saving a Mask
Saving and Loading Masks

Saving a Mask to the Alpha Channel

To save a mask to an alpha channel:

1	Choose Save to Alpha Channel from the Masks menu. The Save to Alpha dialog box opens. The current image name appears in "Available Documents," and the Preview box displays its thumbnail.

2	In the Available Alpha Channels list, click the New Channel selection.

3	When the New Channel box opens, type a name for this mask.

4	Click OK. The mask is saved to the alpha channel, and both boxes close.

 After you have saved the mask, it still appears in the image. To remove it, choose Delete from the Masks menu and, when prompted, do not merge it into the layer. Although the mask no longer affects the image, it is still in the image’s alpha channel.


TOPIC: Loading a Mask


Loading a Mask
Saving and Loading Masks

Loading a Mask from a Disk

To load a mask from the hard disk of your computer:

1	Click the layer button of the layer on which you want to place the mask.

2	From the Masks menu, choose Load from Disk. The Load Mask Channel dialog box opens.

3	Select the file's folder. Masks are saved in the “.msk” format.

4	Click to highlight the file. Its name appears in the File Name box.

5	Click Open. The dialog box closes, and the mask loads into the image.


Loading a Mask
Saving and Loading Masks

Loading a Mask from the Alpha Channel

Selections and masks are both saved to alpha channels, so you can load a mask as a selection. You can load a selection or mask from the alpha channel of the current active image or any other image open in the workspace.

To load a mask from the alpha channel:

1	If the image contains more than a background layer, select the layer on which you want to place the mask.

2	From the Masks menu, choose Load From Alpha Channel. The Load From Alpha dialog box opens.

3	To load a mask from the active image, leave the current image name in "Available Documents." To load a mask from another image, highlight its file name.

4	In the Available Alpha Masks list, click the selection or mask you want to load. A preview of it appears to the right of the list. You can view any selection or mask by clicking its name.

5	After you have chosen a mask or selection, click OK. The dialog box closes, and the mask loads into the image.


Creating a Mask

Window:	More


TOPIC: Creating a Mask from a Channel


Creating a Mask from a Chanel
Creating a Mask

Creating a Mask from a Channel

When you split an image into its RGB, HSL, or CMYK channels, each channel becomes an image from which you can create a mask. To create a mask from an image’s channel:

1	Split the image into channels using the Channel Splitting command in the Colors menu.

2	Create a selection from one of the images by choosing the Select All command from the Selections menu.

3	Choose the Save to Alpha command in the Selections menu.

4	Name and save the split channel image selection.

You can now load this channel image as a mask.


TOPIC: Creating a Mask from the Entire Image


Creating a Mask from the Entire Image
Creating a Mask

Creating a Mask from the Entire Image or Layer

At times you will want to apply a mask to the entire image and then edit it to alter areas.

To mask the entire image, Open the Masks menu, choose New, and then choose Hide All or Show All:

With Hide All, the entire layer is masked. You can then edit the mask to remove any area you want uncovered (unmasked).

With Show All, a mask is created but the entire area is the non-masked part of it. You can then edit the mask to add any area you want covered (masked).


TOPIC: Creating a Mask From an Image


Creating a Mask From an Image
Creating a Mask

Creating a Mask From an Image

Paint Shop Pro creates a mask from an image by copying it into a grey scale bitmap. The original source image is not altered.

Step-by-Step Instructions


TOPIC: Creating a Mask From a Selection


Creating a Mask From a Selection
Creating a Mask

Creating a Mask From a Selection

 When you create a mask from a selection, the area selected remains a selection until you chose the Select None command.

To create a mask from a selection:

1	Make a selection.

2	In the Masks menu, choose New, and then choose Hide Selection or Show Selection.

With Hide Selection, the selection is masked.

With Show Selection, everything except the selection is masked.


Creating a Mask From an Image

Window:	Steps2


TOPIC: Step 1: Select the Layer


Step 1: Select the Layer
Creating a Mask From an Image

Step 1: Select the Layer

Select the layer to which you are adding the mask.


TOPIC: Step 2: Open the Add Mask From Image Dialog Box


Step 2: Open the Add Mask From Image Dialog Box
Creating a Mask From an Image

Step 2: Open the Add Mask From Image Dialog Box

In the Masks menu, choose New, and then choose From Image. The Add Mask From Image dialog box. opens.


TOPIC: Step 3: Select the Source WIndow


Step 3: Select the Source Window
Creating a Mask From an Image

Step 3: Select the Source Window

Select the source window from the drop-down list. The source window is the image from which you will create the mask. It can be any image window open in the workspace.


TOPIC: Step 4: Select the Mask Value


Step 4: Select the Mask Value
Creating a Mask From an Image

Step 4: Select the Mask Value

In the Create Mask From panel, select the value Paint Shop Pro will use to create the mask:

With Source Luminance, the luminance value of the pixel color determines the degree of masking. The lighter colors produce less masking.

With Any Non-zero Value, there is no gradation to the masking. Pixels with color are completely masked; pixels without color have no masking.


TOPIC: Step 5: Set the Inverse Mask Option


Step 5: Set the Inverse Mask Option
Creating a Mask From an Image

Step 5: Set the Inverse Mask Option

If you want to invert the mask, select the Invert Mask Data check box. Inverting a mask reverses it transparency: black becomes white, white becomes black, and greys are assigned their mirror transparency.


TOPIC: Step 6: Select the OK Button


Step 6: Select the OK Button
Creating a Mask From an Image

Step 6: Click the OK Button

Click the OK button. Paint Shop Pro creates a mask. On the Layer palette, an asterisk appears on the masked layer’s button to indicate that the layer has been modified.


Using the Browser

Window:	Main


TOPIC: Browser Overview


Browser Overview
Using the Browser

Browser Overview

The Paint Shop Pro Browser is a tree-based Browser similar to the Windows Explorer. It is a visual file system that makes image file management easier and more intuitive.

When you select a folder using the Browser, Paint Shop Pro displays small preview buttons, called thumbnails, of the images within this folder. You can open, move, rename, and delete files using these thumbnails. You can even add layers to an image. Drag a thumbnail over an active image; when you release the mouse button, Paint Shop Pro adds the layers from the thumbnail’s image to the open image.

Starting the Browser

Closing the Browser

Setting the Browser Preferences


TOPIC: Changing Folders


Changing Folders
Using the Browser

Changing Folders

To select a new folder to browse, do one of the following:

Click the folder in the left side of the Browser window.

Choose New Folder from the File menu to open the Browse for Folder navigation box. Use the navigation box to find the new folder. Click this folder, and then click the OK button. The navigation box closes, and the Browser displays the contents of the selectd folder.


TOPIC: Managing Thumbnails


Managing Thumbnails
Using the Browser

Managing Thumbnails

If Paint Shop Pro finds image files in the selected folder, it fills the Browser Window with image file thumbnails.

Sorting Thumbnails

Selecting Thumbnails

Updating Thumbnails

Printing Thumbnails

Previewing Printed Thumbnails

Adjusting the Browser Window

To resize the Browser window so that it accommodates the current thumbnails, select Fit to Thumbnails from the Window menu.


TOPIC: Opening Files


Opening Files
Using the Browser

Opening Files

Opening a Single File

There are three quick ways to load a single file:

Drag its thumbnail into the Paint Shop Pro workspace.

Double-click its thumbnail.

Click on its thumbnail with the secondary mouse button, then choose Open in PSP from the pop-up menu. Paint Shop Pro may open a format-specific dialog box.

Opening Multiple Files

1	Select the files that you want to open.

2	Do one of the following:

Select Open Image from the ImageFile menu.

Press <Enter>.

Drag the thumbnails into the Workspace.

3	Paint Shop Pro may open format-specific dialog boxes.


TOPIC: Copying Files


Copying Files
Using the Browser

Copying Files

 You can copy one or several files using the following method.

To copy an image file from the current folder to another folder:

1	Open the Browser by choosing Browser from the File menu or by clicking the Browser button on the toolbar.

2	Navigate to the folder containing the image you want to copy.

3	Highlight the file’s thumbnail.

4	Do either of the following:

Choose Copy from the ImageFile menu.

Right-click the thumbnail and choose Copy from the pop-up menu.

 	The Browse for Folder navigation box opens.

5	Scroll to the folder in which you want to place the copy.

6	Click OK. The navigation box closes, and the image file is copied to the selected folder.


TOPIC: Deleting Files


Deleting Files
Using the Browser

Deleting Files

To delete an image file using the thumbnail:

1	Open the Browser by choosing Browser from the File menu or by clicking the Browser button on the toolbar.

2	Navigate to the folder containing the image you want to delete.

3	Highlight the file’s thumbnail.

4	Do either of the following:

Choose Delete from the ImageFile menu.

Right-click the thumbnail and choose Delete from the pop-up menu.

 	A message prompting you to confirm your action will appear.

5	Click Yes to delete the selected file.


TOPIC: Moving Files


Moving Files
Using the Browser

Moving Files

 You can move one or several files using the following method.

To move an image file from the current folder to another folder:

1	Open the Browser by choosing Browser from the File menu or by clicking the Browser button on the toolbar.

2	Navigate to the folder containing the image you want to move.

3	Highlight the file’s thumbnail.

4	Do either of the following:

Choose Move from the ImageFile menu.

Right-click the thumbnail and choose Move from the pop-up menu.

 	The Browse for Folder navigation box opens.

5	Navigate to and highlight the new folder.

6	Click OK. The navigation box closes and the file moves to the selected folder.


TOPIC: Renaming a File


Renaming a File
Using the Browser

Renaming a File

To rename a file:

1	Open the Browser by choosing Browser from the File menu or clicking the Browser button on the toolbar.

2	Navigate to the folder containing the image you want to rename.

3	Highlight the file’s thumbnail.

4	Do either of the following:

Choose Rename from the ImageFile menu.

Right-click the thumbnail and choose Rename from the pop-up menu.

  	The Rename File dialog box opens.

5	Type the new name. The file name can be up to 255 characters long, including the file extension. The Browser does not automatically add the extension. If you want the file name to include an extension, add it to the name.

6	Click the OK button. The file displays the new name.


TOPIC: Viewing a File's Information


Viewing a File's Information
Using the Browser

Viewing a File's Information

To view more information about a thumbnail, do
one of the following:

Right-click the thumbnail, and choose Information
from the pop-up menu.

Click the thumbnail, and choose Info from the
ImageFile menu.

The File Information dialog box opens. It lists the file’s format, compression method, size, bit depth, and other information.

When you're done viewing the data, click the OK button. Paint Shop Pro will close the dialog box.


Sorting Thumbnails

Window:	Steps


TOPIC: Step 1: Select Sort From the File Menu


Step 1: Select "Sort" From the File Menu
Sorting Thumbnails

Step 1: Select Sort From the File Menu

Choose Sort from the File menu. The Thumbnail Sort dialog box opens. There are two criteria groups, the Primary Sort and the Secondary Sort.

Sorting thumbnails is a one-time operation. The thumbnails will not remain sorted if you add new images, or change the properties of the existing files. New images are always added to the end of the list.


TOPIC: Step 2: Select the Primary Sort Criteria


Step 2: Select the Primary Sort Criteria
Sorting Thumbnails

Step 2: Select the Primary Sort Criteria

To set the primary criteria:

1	Click on an option in the Sort Order group box. You can sort the images in ascending or descending order.

2	Click on a sort attribute in the File Attributes group box or the Image Attributes group box.


TOPIC: Step 3: Select the Secondary Sort Criteria


Step 3: Select the Secondary Sort Criteria
Sorting Thumbnails

Step 3: Select the Secondary Sort Criteria

To select the secondary sort criteria:

1	Click on the Secondary Sort tab.

2	Click on an option in the Sort Order group box. You can sort the images in ascending or descending order, or you can select "No sort" to turn off the secondary sort criteria. When you choose "No sort", the file attributes options and image attributes options will be grayed out.

3	If you choose ascending or descending order in the previous step, click a sort attribute in the File Attributes group box or the Image Attributes group box.

The attribute that you selected for the primary sort will be greyed out. Selecting the same attribute for both criteria would be redundant or conflicting.


TOPIC: Step 4: Select the OK Button


Step 4: Select the OK Button
Sorting Thumbnails

Step 4: Select the OK Button

Click on the OK button. Paint Shop Pro will close the dialog box and sort the thumbnails using the order and criteria that you selected.


Updating the Thumbnails

Window:	More2


TOPIC: Updating Thumbnails


Updating Thumbnails

To update the thumbnail images for the current folder, choose Update Thumbnails from the File menu. Updating does two things:

Revises the thumbnail images to reflect any changes to the files.

Adds and removes thumbnails to match the current contents of the selected folder.


Printing Thumbnails

Window:	Steps


TOPIC: Step 1: Check the Page Setup


Step 1: Check the Page Setup
Printing Thumbnails

Step 1: Check the Page Setup

The page setup settings determine the paper source and the placement of the thumbnails on the page.


TOPIC: Step 2: Select the Thumbnails


Step 2: Select the Thumbnails
Printing Thumbnails

Step 2: Select the Thumbnails

If you want to print specific thumbnails, select them now.


TOPIC: Step 3: Select Print From the File Menu


Step 3: Select "Print" From the File Menu
Printing Thumbnails

Step 3: Access the Print Dialog Box

The are three ways to access the Print dialog box. You can:

Choose Print From the File menu.

Click the Print button in the Toolbar.

Click the Print button in the Print Preview window.


TOPIC: Step 4: Select the Printer


Step 4: Select the Printer
Printing Thumbnails

Step 4: Select the Printer

You select the printer from the Printer drop down box. The drop down box lists all of the output devices that are available to your system. For example, in addition to the available printers, it will also include any fax software that is installed on your computer.

1	Click on the drop down box to open it

2	Click on the printer that you want to select. If the list is too long to fit in the box, use the scrollbar to scroll through it.


TOPIC: Step 5: Set the Printer Properties (Optional)


Step 5: Set the Printer Properties (Optional)
Printing Thumbnails

Step 5: Set the Printer Properties (Optional)

If you want to change the selected printer's properties, click the Properties button. Paint Shop Pro will open the properties dialog box for the selected printer. For help using the dialog box, try pressing <F1>.


TOPIC: Step 6: Set the Print to File Checkbox


Step 6: Set the Print to File Checkbox
Printing Thumbnails

Step 6: Set the Print to File Checkbox

The Print to File check box determines if the output is sent to the selected printer or to a printer file. If you want to:

Send the output to the selected printer, make sure that the check box is empty.

Send the output to a print file, mark the check box. You will be prompted for the filename later.


TOPIC: Step 7: Select the Print Range


Step 7: Select the Print Range
Printing Thumbnails

Step 7: Select the Print Range

You can print all of the thumbnails, a range of pages, or just the selected thumbnails. You select an option by clicking on it in the Print Range group nox.

If you select Pages, enter the first and last pages to print in the text boxes labeled "from:" and "to:".


TOPIC: Step 8: Enter the Number of Copies


Step 8: Enter the Number of Copies
Printing Thumbnails

Step 8: Enter the Number of Copies

If your printer supports multiple copies, then you can print more than one copy of a file at a time. If your printer does not support multiple copies, the Number of Copies spin control will be greyed out.

You can type the number of copies into the spin control, or you can use the arrow buttons to set the value.

To scroll to a higher or lower value, point at the appropriate button and press and hold the primary mouse button.


TOPIC: Step 9: Select the OK Button


Step 9: Select the OK Button
Printing Thumbnails

Step 9: Select the OK Button

When you're ready to print, click the OK button. One of two things will happen, depending on the setting of the Print to File check box:

If the option is off, the Paint Shop Pro will send the image thumbnails to the printer.

If the option is on, Paint Shop Pro will open the Print to File dialog box. For more help, press <F1>.


Previewing Printed Thumbnails

Window:	More


TOPIC: Previewing Printed Thumbnails


Previewing Printed Thumbnails

Use the Print Preview to see how the thumbnails will look when printed.

Choose Print Preview from the File menu to open the Browser Print Preview window.

The window contains several buttons:

Print button

Click to close the Browser Print Preview window and open the Print dialog box. See Step 4 of "Printing Thumbnails".

Next Page and Prev Page Buttons

These buttons will be accessible if the thumbnails cover more than one page. Click to move forward and back by one page respectively.

Two Page / One Page Button

Click to switch the display between two pages and one.

Zoom In and Zoom Out buttons

Click to change the magnification level. You can also zoom in and out by clicking the image.

Setup button

Click to close the Print Preview window and open the Page Setup dialog box.

When you close the Page Setup dialog box, Paint Shop Pro returns to the Browser Print Preview window.

Close Button

Click to close the Browser Print Preview window.


Selecting Files

Window:	More


TOPIC: Overview


Overview
Selecting Files

Overview

You select files by selecting thumbnails. You can:

Select specific files

Select files by property

Search for files by filename

Select all of the files in the current folder


TOPIC: Selecting Specific Files


Selecting Specific Files
Selecting Files

Selecting Specific Files

You can select a single thumbnail, a sequential group of thumbnails, or a non-sequential group of thumbnails.

Single Thumbnail

You select a single thumbnail by clicking it. Use the scrollbars to view any thumbnails that aren't currently visible.

Sequential Thumbnails

1	Click the first thumbnail in the sequence that you want to select.

2	Press and hold the <Shift> key.

3	Click the last thumbnail in the sequence.

Non-Sequential Thumbnails

1	Press and hold the <Ctrl> key.

2	Click the thumbnails that you want to select. Clicking a selected thumbnail will deselect it.


TOPIC: Selecting Files By Property


Selecting Files By Property
Selecting Files

Selecting Files By Property

You can select thumbnails that have a specific filename, file extension, width, height, or bits-per-pixel.

1	Choose Select from the File menu. Paint Shop Pro will open the Select dialog box.

2	Use the Select Based On drop down box to choose a file property to search by.

3	Type the property's setting into the Equal To text box.

4	Click the OK button. Paint Shop Pro will select the thumbnails that match the file characteristic.


TOPIC: Searching By Filename


Searching By Filename
Selecting Files

Searching By Filename

You can use the Find dialog box to search for files by filename. You access the dialog box by choosing File Name from the Find menu.

Step-by-Step Instructions


TOPIC: Selecting All Files


Selecting All Files
Selecting Files

Selecting All Files

1	Press <Home>.

2	Press <Shift> + <End>. The Browser will highlight every thumbnail.


Selecting Files:	Property Settings

Window:	More2


TOPIC: Property Settings


Property Settings

Property	Setting
Filename	Enter the file's name, including the extension, or any portion thereof.
Extension	Enter the file's extension, without the period (".").
Width	Enter an image's width in pixels.
Height	Enter an image's height in pixels.
Bits Per Pixel	Enter the number of bits recorded per pixel in an image.


Selecting Files:	Searching By Filename

Window:	Steps2


TOPIC: Step 1: Select "File Name" From the Find Menu


Step 1: Select "File Name" From the Find Menu
Searching By Filename

Step 1: Select File Name From the Find Menu

Paint Shop Pro will open the Find dialog box.


TOPIC: Step 2: Enter the Search Text


Step 2: Enter the Search Text
Searching By Filename

Step 2: Enter the Search Text

Type all or part of the file's name into the text box. The Browser will highlight the first file it finds that has the search string anywhere in its name.

Example

If you enter "bird", Paint Shop Pro will highlight the first thumbnail with a filename that contains "bird".


TOPIC: Step 3: Set the Match Case Option


Step 3: Set the Match Case Option
Searching By Filename

Step 3: Set the Match Case Option

If you want the search to be case-sensitive, fill in the check box labeled "Match case". In a case-sensitive search, Paint Shop Pro highlights only those files with the same case as the search text.

Example

In a case-sensitive search for "bird", Paint Shop Pro will not highlight files that contain "Bird", or "BIRD", or any other combination of cases.


TOPIC: Step 4: Select the Find First Button


Step 4: Select the Find First Button
Searching By Filename

Step 4: Select the Find First Button

Click on the Find First button. The Browser will search for the text that you entered. One of two things will happen:

If the Browser finds a thumbnail with matching text, it will highlight the thumbnail. If you want to keep searching, see Step 5.

If the Browser doesn't find any matching text, Paint Shop Pro will present a prompt telling you so. Click on the OK button to close the prompt.


TOPIC: Step 5: Repeat the Search (Optional)


Step 5: Repeat the Search (Optional)
Searching By Filename

Step 5: Repeat the Search (Optional)

If the Browser found a match for the text that you entered, you can keep searching to see if there are any other thumbnails with a matching filename. Select Repeat Find from the Find menu.


Starting and Exiting

Window:	More


TOPIC: Starting the Browser


Starting the Browser
Starting and Closing the Browser

Starting the Browser

1	Choose Browse from the File menu, or click the Browse button in the Open dialog box. Paint Shop Pro will open the Browser.

2	If you open the Browser from the File menu, use the left side of the Browser window to navigate to a folder. When you click a folder, the right side of the window will display thumbnails of the images it contains. If you open the Browser from the Open dialog box, the Browser automatically goes to the selected folder.


TOPIC: Closing the Browser


Closing the Browser
Starting and Closing the Browser

Closing the Browser

To exit the Browser, you can:

Click on the Browser window's Close button.

Click on the Browser window to activate it, then choose Close from the File menu.


Working with Colors

Window:	Main


TOPIC: Selecting the Active Colors


Selecting the Active Colors
Working with Colors

Selecting the Active Colors

There are two active colors, the foreground color and the background color. You use the active colors with a wide variety of tools and functions. To reverse the foreground and background colors, click the color switcher in the Active Colors panel of the Color palette. You can select the active colors from:

The Color Palette

The Color Dialog Box

The Select Color from  Palette Dialog Box

The Image

When you select an active color from the Color palette’s Select Color panel, Paint Shop Pro chooses the color in the panel that is closest to the image’s available colors. If the image has 16 million colors, the new color will match the color in the panel. To select specific hue, saturation, and lightness, use the Color dialog box. Click either the foreground or background color box to access it.

When an image has 256 or fewer colors (sometimes referred to as a paletted image), its colors are contained in an image palette. You can change a color in the palette but not increase the number of colors. When you pick a color from the Select Color panel, you are limited to the colors in the palette. Paint Shop Pro uses the color from the palette that is the closest match to the color you picked. You may find it easier to select colors directly from the palette. To do this, click either the foreground or background color box to access the Select Color from Palette dialog box.


TOPIC: Working with Palettes


Working with Palettes
Working with Colors

Working with Palettes

If an image has fewer than 256 colors, it contains an image palette. You can edit this palette, save it, and load it into other color images. You can also make any palette color or the background color transparent. This makes producing transparent GIFs and other web images an easy process.

Editing an Image Palette

Saving an Image Palette

Loading an Image Palette

Assigning a Transparent Color


TOPIC: Counting an Image's Colors


Counting an Image's Colors
Working with Colors

Counting an Image's Colors

Color depth, also called pixel depth, refers to the amount of color information available to each pixel in an image. An image with a color depth of 1-bit can display only two colors. Paint Shop Pro uses black and white when reducing an image to 1-bit. As the color depth increases, more colors are available. To find out how many colors are actually used in the active image, do one of the following:

Choose Count Colors Used from the Colors menu. Paint Shop Pro will display the number of colors in a message box. When you're done with the message, click the OK button.

Choose Image Information from the View menu. In the Image panel, the information is displayed in both bits per pixel and maximum number of colors.

If the image has more than one layer, Paint Shop Pro counts the colors on the selected layer when you choose the Count Colors Used command.  To find color depth on multi-layered images, choose the Image Information command.

To view color depth of the monitor:

1	Choose About Paint Shop Pro from the Help menu. The splash screen appears.

2	Click the System Info button. The System Information list box opens.

3	Scroll to the Video Driver Information section, where the color depth is listed.

4	If you need to adjust your monitor settings, consult the Windows online Help.


TOPIC: Increasing an Image's Color Depth


Increasing an Image's Color Depth
Working with Colors

Increasing an Image's Color Depth

 Color depth adjustments can only be performed on an image with a single layer.

To increase the number of available colors in the active image, you select the new color depth from the Increase Color Depth submenu of the Colors menu. How many selections are available depends on the image's current color depth.

1	Choose Increase Color Depth from the Colors menu.

2	Select the color depth that you want to use.


TOPIC: Decreasing an Image's Color Depth


Decreasing an Image's Color Depth
Working with Colors

Decreasing an Image's Color Depth

 Color depth adjustments can only be performed on an image with a single layer.

Paint Shop Pro offers a choice of reduction methods and palettes to decrease an image’s color depth. Whenever the color depth (pixel depth) of an image is lower than 24-bits, Paint Shop Pro automatically generates a palette for the image. It then uses this palette to color the image. There are up to six different menu selections for decreasing an image's color depth. How many selections are available depends on the image's current color depth. For help reducing an image to:

Two colors

Sixteen colors

256 colors

32K or 64K colors

X Colors (Between 2 and 256)


Using the Jasc Color Dialog Box

Window:	More


TOPIC: Basic Colors


Basic Colors
Using the Jasc Color Dialog Box

Selecting from the Basic Colors

Forty-eight basic colors are preset and cannot be modified. The first column displays the three primary additive and three primary subtractive colors. The last column displays six lightness levels (grey levels). In between are the additive and subtractive primaries at increasing lightness levels from left to right.

To select a basic color:

1	Click the color’s square in the upper-left corner of Color dialog box. The selected color, its RGB and HSL values, and its HTML code appear in the Current Color panel.

2	Click the OK button. The dialog box closes and the new color appears in the appropriate box of the Active Color panel.


TOPIC: Color Wheel


Color Wheel
Using the Jasc Color Dialog Box

Selecting from the Color Wheel

Selecting a color from the Color wheel is a two step process:

1	Click the Color Wheel or drag the selection ring to select a hue. As the dropper moves around the wheel, the values in the Current Color panel update. This panel displays the RGB and HSL values, the color, and its HTML number. The HTML number appears a text format that you can copy and paste directly into your HTML code.

2	Adjust the saturation and lightness of the hue using the Saturation/Lightness box inside the Color wheel. To do this:

a)	Click anywhere in the Saturation/Lightness box or drag the selection ring to change the saturation and lightness.  The saturation increases as you move from the left to the right. The lightness increases as you move from the top to the bottom.

b) 	The selected color, its RGB and HSL values, and its HTML code (in the Current Color panel) update as you move the Dropper.

c) 	Click the OK button. The dialog box closes and the new color appears in the appropriate box of the Active Color panel.


TOPIC: From Image


Colors from Image
Using the Jasc Color Dialog Box

Selecting From the Image

To select a color from the image while the Color dialog box is open, move the Dropper over the image and click. The selected color, its RGB and HSL values, and its HTML code appear in the Current Color panel.


TOPIC: Custom Colors


Custom Colors
Using the Jasc Color Dialog Box

Creating a Custom Color

There are sixteen custom color squares that you can fill with colors of your choice. Fill an empty square or replace a Custom Color square with a new color. To select a custom color:

1	Select a color by left-clicking the Color Wheel, the Saturation/Lightness box, the Current Color box, the Old Color box, or a Basic color.

2	Do either of the following:

  Right-click and drag the cursor to any Custom Color square and release the mouse button.

   Click the Add Custom button.

3	Click the OK button. The dialog box closes and the new color appears in the appropriate box of the Active Color panel.


Using the Windows Color Dialog Box

Window:	More


 TOPIC: Basic Colors


Basic Colors
Using the Windows Color Dialog Box

Basic Colors

There are forty-eight basic colors that are preset and cannot be modified. To select a basic color:

1	Click the color's square in the upper-left corner of the Color dialog box.

2	Click the OK button.


TOPIC: Custom Colors


Custom Colors
Using the Windows Color Dialog Box

Custom Colors

There are sixteen custom colors. To select a custom color:

1	Click the color's square in the lower-left corner of the dialog box.

2	Click the OK button.

Changing a Custom Color

You change a custom color by highlighting it, selecting a full spectrum color, then selecting the Add to Custom Colors button.

1	Click the custom color's square in the lower-left corner of the Color dialog box.

2	Select a full spectrum color.

3	Click the Add to Custom Colors button.


TOPIC: Full Spectrum Colors


Full Spectrum Colors
Using the Windows Color Dialog Box

Full Spectrum Colors

Crosshair and Pointer Controls

You select a full spectrum color by clicking or dragging two controls:

The Crosshair Control in the large color spectrum box

The Pointer Control in the smaller Color Ribbon box.

The controls affect the contents of the Color/Solid Display box. The Crosshair control sets the hue and saturation; the Pointer control sets the luminance.

Solid/Color Display Box

Paint Shop Pro selects the hue in the Color side of the Color/Solid display box. If the two sides display different colors and you prefer the hue in the Solid side, double-click the Solid side. It will change to match the hue in the Solid side.


Selecting the Active Colors

Window:	More


TOPIC: Using the Select Color Panel


Using the Select Color Panel
Selecting the Active Colors

Using the  Color Palette

To select an active color using the Select Color Panel on the Color palette:

1	Place the cursor over the Select Color panel. The cursor changes into the Dropper, and the color underneath appears in the current color information area.

2	Move the cursor over the color you want to select.

3	Click with the:

Primary mouse button to select the foreground color.

Secondary mouse button to select the background color.

The selected color appears in the appropriate color box in the Active Colors Panel.


TOPIC: Using the Active Colors Panel


Using the Active Colors Panel
Selecting the Active Colors

Using the Jasc Color Dialog Box

In a 24-bit image (one with 16 million colors), clicking the foreground or background color box opens the Jasc Color dialog box or the Windows Color dialog box, depending on the preferences setting. Select a color from your system’s entire color spectrum in either dialog box.

Click the foreground color box to select a new foreground color.

Click the background color box to select a new background color.

 Selecting from the Basic Colors

 Selecting from the Color Wheel

 Selecting from the Image

 Creating a Custom Color


Using the Active Colors Panel
Selecting the Active Colors

Using the Windows Color Dialog Box

In a 24-bit image (one with 16 million colors), clicking the foreground or background color box opens the Jasc or Windows Color dialog box, depending on the preferences setting. Select a color from your system’s entire color spectrum in either dialog box.To select an active color from the active image's available colors, click the foreground color or the background color in the Active Colors Panel. The Active Colors Panel appears in the Color palette.

Selecting a Basic Color

Selecting a Custom Color

Selecting a Full Spectrum Color Selecting a Basic Color


TOPIC: Using the Select Color from Palette DB


Using the Edit Palette Dialog Box
Selecting the Active Colors

Using the Select Color from Palette Dialog Box

With images of 256 colors or fewer, clicking the foreground or background color box lets you select a color from the image’s palette. To select an active color from the Select Color from Palette dialog box:

1	Click the active foreground or background color box, depending on which color you are selecting. The Select Color from Palette dialog box opens.

2	To sort the palette colors, choose a sorting method from the Sort order box at the top of the palette. Your choices are Palette Order, Luminance, and Hue. (You can select a color without sorting the palette.)

3	Click a color square to select its color.

4	Click OK. The dialog box closes, and the new color fills the appropriate active color box.


TOPIC: Using the Dropper Tool


Using the Dropper Tool
Selecting the Active Colors

Using the Dropper Tool

You use the Dropper tool to set one of the active colors by clicking on part of an image.

Step-by-Step Instructions


Working with Palettes

Window:	More


TOPIC: Editing an Image Palette


Editing an Image Palette
Working with Palettes

Editing an Image Palette

You edit the active image's palette from the Edit Palette dialog box. You can access the dialog box by selecting Edit Palette from the Colors menu.

Sorting the Palette

You can sort an image palette by palette order, luminance, or hue. You select a sort order from the Sort Order Drop Down Box.

Changing a Color

To change a color, double-click its square. Paint Shop Pro will open the Color dialog box.

Abandoning Your Changes

To return the palette to its original state, undo any changes to its colors, and leave the dialog box open, click the Revert button.


TOPIC: Saving an Image Palette


Saving an Image Palette
Working with Palettes

Saving an Image Palette

You can save image palettes from 16 and 256 color images.

1	Choose Save Palette from the Colors menu. Paint Shop Pro will open the Save Palette As dialog box.

2	Select or create the file's folder.

3	Enter a name for the new palette file in the File Name Text Box. Don't worry about the file extension − Paint Shop Pro will add it automatically.

4	Select the palette type from the File Type Drop Down Box. If you want to use the palette with an application other than Paint Shop Pro, save it in the Microsoft Palette format.

5	Click the Save button. If the filename is already in use, Paint Shop Pro present a prompt. Click the Yes button to overwrite the existing file.


TOPIC: Loading an Image Palette


Loading an Image Palette
Working with Palettes

Loading an Image Palette

You can load palette files into images with color depths of 16 or more.

1	Choose Load Palette from the Colors menu. Paint Shop Pro will open the Load Palette dialog box.

2	Select the file's folder.

3	Click the file in the Contents List Box. If the file list is too long to fit in the box, use the scrollbars to move through it.

4	There are three methods for applying the palette to the active image. You select a method by clicking on it.

Nearest color matching changes each color in the image to the color in the palette that is the closest match.

Error diffusion dithering attempts to maintain the image's appearance by dithering colors that are not in the palette.

Maintain indexes assigns each color in the palette a sequential index number, does the same for the colors in the image, then changes each color in the image to the like-numbered color in the palette.

5	Click the Open button. Paint Shop Pro will modify the image to match the new palette.


TOPIC: Assigning a Transparent Color


Assigning a Transparent Color
Working with Palettes

Assigning a Transparent Color

Paint Shop Pro lets you assign a transparent value to any color in the image palette. This is useful when working with some file formats, such as GIF and PNG. To assign a transparent color:

1	Determine the color you want to make transparent by doing one of the following:

 Selecting the color as the background color.

 Locating the color’s palette number from the image palette.

2	Choose Set Palette Transparency from the Colors menu. The Set Palette Transparency dialog box opens.

3	Set the transparency by selecting the appropriate option:

 To undo the transparency of a color, select No transparency.

 To assign the background color, select Set transparency value to the current background color.

 To assign a color by palette number, select the number from the palette entry box.

4	To view the new selection in the image, click the Proof button. Paint Shop Pro removes the color from the image.

5	Click OK.

A transparent color remains visible in the image until you choose the View Palette Transparency command.

Viewing the Transparent Effect

To view the effect of assigning a color a transparent value, choose View Palette Transparency from the Colors menu. Paint Shop Pro removes the color from the image.


Reducing an Image to Two Colors

Window:	Steps


TOPIC: Step 1: Select Two Color Reduction


Step 1: Select Two Color Reduction
Reducing an Image to Two Colors

Step 1: Select Two Color Reduction

Choose Decrease Color Depth from the Colors menu, then choose 2 Colors. Paint Shop Pro will open the two colors version of the Decrease Color Depth dialog box.


TOPIC: Step 2: Select the Palette Component


Step 2: Select the Palette Component
Reducing an Image to Two Colors

Step 2: Select the Palette Component

The Palette Component determines which color value (or luminance) is used to set pixels to black or white. You select a component by clicking on it in the Palette Component group box.

For most images, the grey value yields the best results.

If an image contains mostly red, green, or blue, then selecting the dominant color component may be the best choice. For example, images with mostly flesh tones often reduce better using the red color component.


TOPIC: Step 3: Select the Reduction Method


Step 3: Select the Reduction Method
Reducing an Image to Two Colors

Step 3: Select the Reduction Method

Paint Shop Pro provides three methods for reducing an image to two colors. You select a method by clicking on it in the Reduction Method group box.

Nearest Color Method

Each pixel is treated independently: any difference between the original color and black or white is ignored, so there is no dithering. This method yields stark, simple, high-contrast images.

Ordered Dither Method

Shading is achieved by patterned intermingling of pixels. Best suited to certain print mediums. Images often appear "hashed", or composed of dots, x-shapes, and crosses.

Error Diffusion Method

Uses intermingling of pixels to maintain shading. You must also select one of three algorithms: Floyd-Steinberg, Burkes, or Stucki. Each algorithm gives slightly different results. You select an algorithm by clicking on it.


TOPIC: Step 4: Select Palette Weighting Option


Step 4: Select Palette Weighting Option
Reducing an Image to Two Colors

Step 4: Select Palette Weighting Option

Weighting the palette sets the image's current colors closer to black and white. This results in less dithering, and therefore less shading and sharper edges.

Conversely, a non-weighted palette yields more dithering, and therefore more shading and softer edges. You select an option by clicking on it in the Palette Weight group box.


TOPIC: Step 5: Select the OK Button


Step 5: Select the OK Button
Reducing an Image to Two Colors

Step 5: Click the OK Button

When you have finished selecting the color reduction options, click the OK button. Paint Shop Pro will close the dialog box and reduce the image's color depth.


Reducing an Image to Sixteen Colors

Window:	Steps


TOPIC: Step 1: Select the Colors to Boost (Optional)


Step 1: Select the Colors to Boost (Optional)
Reducing an Image to Sixteen Colors

Step 1: Select the Colors to Boost (Optional)

An image's less common colors can be eliminated when you reduce color depth. The uncommon colors are often esthetically significant, providing the image's contrast, or emphasizing its subject. Their elimination by a color reduction algorithm can harm or even ruin an image's composition.

To emphasize the significance of a specific color or colors, select an area that contains the colors you want to boost.


TOPIC: Step 2: Select Sixteen Color Reduction


Step 2: Select Sixteen Color Reduction
Reducing an Image to Sixteen Colors

Step 2: Choose Sixteen Color Reduction

Choose Decrease Color Depth from the Colors menu, then choose 16 Colors. Paint Shop Pro will open the sixteen colors version of the Decrease Color Depth dialog box.


TOPIC: Step 3: Select the Palette


Step 3: Select the Palette
Reducing an Image to Sixteen Colors

Step 3: Select the Palette

Paint Shop Pro offers two types of 16 color palettes. You select a palette by clicking on it in the Palette group box.

An optimized palette contains the sixteen best colors for recreating the active image.

The Windows palette contains the sixteen standard colors used by Windows.

If you will be using the image for display under Windows (as part of an application, in a multimedia presentation, etc.), or if you want to create multiple images with the same palette, use the Windows palette. If not, choose the optimized palette, because it will yield better image quality.


TOPIC: Step 4: Select the Reduction Method


Step 4: Select the Reduction Method
Reducing an Image to Sixteen Colors

Step 4: Select the Reduction Method

Paint Shop Pro provides three methods for reducing an image to sixteen colors. You select a method by clicking on it in the Reduction Method group box.

Nearest Color Method

As the name implies, the nearest color method changes each color in the image to the color in the palette that is the closest match.

Ordered Dither Method

Shading is achieved by patterned intermingling of pixels. Best suited to certain print mediums. Images often appear "hashed", or composed of dots, x-shapes, and crosses. Only available for Windows palette.

Error Diffusion Method

Uses non-patterned, pixel-to-pixel dithering.


TOPIC: Step 5: Select the Options


Step 5: Select the Options
Reducing an Image to Sixteen Colors

Step 5: Select the Options

There are two options. You select an option by clicking on it in the Options group box.

Boost Marked Colors

Sets the factor by which the colors in the selection are boosted. Only available for an optimized palette. Enter the boost factor into the option's text box.

Reduce Color Bleeding

Reduces the amount of left-to-right color bleeding that occurs when using Error Diffusion.


TOPIC: Step 6: Select the OK Button


Step 6: Select the OK Button
Reducing an Image to Sixteen Colors

Step 6: Click the OK Button

When you have finished selecting the color reduction options, click the OK button. Paint Shop Pro will close the dialog box and reduce the image's color depth.


Reducing an Image to 256 Colors

Window:	Steps


TOPIC: Step 1: Select the Colors to Boost (Optional)


Step 1: Select the Colors to Boost (Optional)
Reducing an Image to 256 Colors

Step 1: Select the Colors to Boost (Optional)

An image's less common colors can be eliminated when you reduce color depth. The uncommon colors are often esthetically significant, providing the image's contrast, or emphasizing its subject. Their elimination by a color reduction algorithm can harm or even ruin an image's composition.

To emphasize the significance of a specific color or colors, select an area that contains the colors you want to boost.


TOPIC: Step 2: Select 256 Color Reduction


Step 2: Select 256 Color Reduction
Reducing an Image to 256 Colors

Step 2: Choose 256 Color Reduction

Choose Decrease Color Depth from the Colors menu, then choose 256 Colors. Paint Shop Pro will open the 256 colors version of the Decrease Color Depth dialog box.


TOPIC: Step 3: Select the Palette


Step 3: Select the Palette
Reducing an Image to 256 Colors

Step 3: Select the Palette

Paint Shop Pro offers two types of 256 color palettes. You select a palette by clicking on it in the Palette group box.

An optimized palette contains the 256 best colors for recreating the active image.

The standard palette covers the full color spectrum and includes the sixteen standard Windows colors.

If you want to create multiple images with the same palette, select the standard palette. Otherwise, choose the optimized palette, because it will yield better image quality.


TOPIC: Step 4: Select the Reduction Method


Step 4: Select the Reduction Method
Reducing an Image to 256 Colors

Step 4: Select the Reduction Method

Paint Shop Pro provides three methods for reducing an image to 256 colors. You select a method by clicking on it in the Reduction Method group box.

Nearest Color Method

As the name implies, the nearest color method changes each color in the image to the color in the palette that is the closest match.

Ordered Dither Method

Shading is achieved by patterned intermingling of pixels. Best suited to certain print mediums. Images often appear "hashed", or composed of dots, x-shapes, and crosses. Only available for the standard palette.

Error Diffusion Method

Uses non-patterned, pixel-to-pixel dithering.


TOPIC: Step 5: Select the Options


Step 5: Select the Options
Reducing an Image to 256 Colors

Step 5: Select the Options

There are three options. You select an option by clicking on it in the Options group box.

Boost Marked Colors

Sets the factor by which the colors in the selection are boosted (see Step 1). Only available for an optimized palette. Enter the boost factor into the option's text box.

Include Windows Colors

Adds the sixteen standard Windows colors to an optimized palette. (Standard palette contains the Windows colors by default.) Select this option if you will be using the image under Windows running a 256 color display.

Reduce Color Bleeding

Reduces the amount of left-to-right color bleeding that occurs when using Error Diffusion.


TOPIC: Step 6: Select the OK Button


Step 6: Select the OK Button
Reducing an Image to 256 Colors

Step 6: Click the OK Button

When you have finished selecting the color reduction options, click the OK button. Paint Shop Pro will close the dialog box and reduce the image's color depth.


Reducing an Image to 32K or 64K Colors

Window:	Steps


TOPIC: Step 1: Select 32K or 64K Color Reduction


Step 1: Select 32K or 64K Color Reduction
Reducing an Image to 32K or 64K Colors

Step 1: Choose 32K or 64K Color Reduction

 A 32K or 64K color image is treated by Paint Shop Pro as a 16 million color image. Operations performed after the conversion may result in images that are no longer 32K or 16K colors.

Images of 32K and 64K color depth (15 bits-per-pixel and 16 bits-per-pixel respectively) are handled in memory as 16 million color images (24 bits-per-pixel). The Statusbar will indicate that images in these formats can support 16 million colors.

Choose Decrease Color Depth from the Colors menu, then choose 32K Colors or 64K Colors. Paint Shop Pro will open the appropriate version of the Decrease Color Depth dialog box.


TOPIC: Step 2: Select the Reduction Method


Step 2: Select the Reduction Method
Reducing an Image to 32K or 64K Colors

Step 2: Select the Reduction Method

Paint Shop Pro provides two methods for reducing an image to 32K or 64K colors. You select a method by clicking on it in the Reduction Method group box.

Nearest Color Method

As the name implies, the nearest color method changes each color in the image to the color in the palette that is the closest match.

Error Diffusion Method

Uses non-patterned, pixel-to-pixel dithering.


TOPIC: Step 3: Select the OK Button


Step 3: Select the OK Button
Reducing an Image to 32K or 64K Colors

Step 3: Click the OK Button

When you have finished selecting the color reduction options, click the OK button. Paint Shop Pro will close the dialog box and reduce the image's color depth.


Reducing an Image to Between 16 and 257 Colors

Window:	Steps


TOPIC: Step 1: Select the Colors to Boost (Optional)


Step 1: Select the Colors to Boost (Optional)
Reducing an Image to X Colors

Step 1: Select the Colors to Boost (Optional)

An image's less common colors can be eliminated when you reduce color depth. The uncommon colors are often esthetically significant, providing the image's contrast, or emphasizing its subject. Their elimination by a color reduction algorithm can harm or even ruin an image's composition.

To emphasize the significance of a specific color or colors, select an area that contains the colors you want to boost.


TOPIC: Step 2: Select X Colors Reduction


Step 2: Select X Colors Reduction
Reducing an Image to X Colors

Step 2: Choose X Colors Reduction

Choose Decrease Color Depth from the Colors menu, then choose X Colors. Paint Shop Pro will open the X colors version of the Decrease Color Depth dialog box.


TOPIC: Step 3: Enter the Number of Colors


Step 3: Enter the Number of Colors
Reducing an Image to X  Colors

Step 3: Enter the Number of Colors

Type the number of colors that you want the image to contain into the Number of Colors Text Box. Double-click in the text box to access it.

You can choose any number from 2 to 256.  When the total number of colors is 16 or below, the resulting color depth will be 4 bits per pixel.  Whe the number of colors is 17 or higher, the depth will be 8 bits per pixel.  The number selected is the TOTAL number of colors in the resulting image regardless of the Include Windows Colors setting.


TOPIC: Step 4: Select the Reduction Method


Step 4: Select the Reduction Method
Reducing an Image to X Colors

Step 4: Select the Reduction Method

Paint Shop Pro provides two methods for reducing an image to X colors. You select a method by clicking on it in the Reduction Method group box.

Nearest Color Method

As the name implies, the nearest color method changes each color in the image to the color in the palette that is the closest match.

Error Diffusion Method

Uses non-patterned, pixel-to-pixel dithering.


TOPIC: Step 5: Select the Options


Step 5: Select the Options
Reducing an Image to X Colors

Step 5: Select the Options

There are three options. You select an option by clicking on it in the Options group box.

Boost Marked Colors

Sets the factor by which the colors in the selection are boosted (see Step 1). Enter the boost factor into the option's text box.

Include Windows Colors

Adds the sixteen standard Windows colors to the image's palette. (Standard palette contains the Windows colors by default.) Select this option if you will be using the image under Windows running a 256 color display.

Reduce Color Bleeding

Reduces the amount of left-to-right color bleeding that occurs when using Error Diffusion.


TOPIC: Step 6: Select the OK Button


Step 6: Select the OK Button
Reducing an Image to X Colors

Step 6: Click the OK Button

When you have finished selecting the color reduction options, click the OK button. Paint Shop Pro will close the dialog box and reduce the image's color depth.


Using the Dropper Tool

Window:	Steps2


TOPIC: Step 1: Select the Dropper Tool


Step 1: Select the Dropper Tool
Using the Dropper Tool

Step 1: Select the Dropper Tool

Use the Dropper tool to select an active color from the image. Selecting from the image lets you match colors exactly. You can activate the Dropper tool in two ways:

1	Click the Dropper tool on the Tool palette. If you have tool preferences set to standard, the cursor changes to the Dropper. If you have tool preferences set to precise, the cursor changes to the precision cursor.

2	While using a painting or drawing tool, press the <Ctrl> key. The cursor changes to the Dropper. Keep the <Ctrl> key pressed in until after you have finished selecting a color.


TOPIC: Step 2: Point At the Color


Step 2: Point At the Color
Using the Dropper Tool

Step 2: Select the Color

To select a color using the Dropper tool:

1	Move the Dropper over the color you want to select. Click to select an active color:

Left-click to select the foreground color.

Right-click to select the background color.

2	The selected color appears in the appropriate active color box.


Working with Image Windows

Window:	Main


TOPIC: Working with Image Windows Overview


Working with Image Windows Overview
Working with Image Windows

Working with Image Windows Overview

When you open a file or create a new file, Paint Shop Pro displays the image in an image window. Image windows appear within the Workspace.

About Image Windows

Image Window Tasks

Titlebar Text

An image window's titlebar displays the image's filename and magnification level, and indicates if the image has been edited since it was last saved.


TOPIC: Selecting an Image Window


Selecting an Image Window
Working with Image Windows

Selecting an Image Window

Only one image window can be active at a time. The selected image:

Receives all editing commands.

Appears on top of any other image windows.

Has a highlighted titlebar.

Has a check next to its filename on the Window menu. Its filename also appears in the Main Window's Titlebar.

You can select an image window by clicking on it, or you can choose the image's filename from the Window menu.


TOPIC: Positioning an Image Window


Positioning an Image Window
Working with Image Windows

Positioning an Image Window

Standard Windows Commands

Maximize, Minimize, and Restore

Moving an Image Window

Resizing an Image Window

Full Screen Preview

Full Screen Preview displays the active image against a full-screen black background.

To use Full Screen Preview, choose it from the View menu, or click the Full Screen Preview button in the Toolbar.

To return to normal viewing, press <Ctrl> + <Shift> + <F>.

Related Topics

Maximizing the Workspace


Full Screen Preview
 Search / Full Screen Preview


TOPIC: Scrolling the Image Area


Scrolling the Image Area
Working with Image Windows

Scrolling the Image Area

If an image is larger than its window's image area, you can view it by scrolling through the image area. There are three ways to do this:

Using the Mover Tool

Using the Scrollbars

Using the Cursor Keys


TOPIC: Closing Image Windows


Closing Image Windows
Working with Image Windows

Closing Image Windows

When you close an image window, you are also closing the image's file.

Closing a Single Image Window

1	Select the image window.

2	Choose Close from the File menu, or click the image window's Close button. If you have edited the file and haven't saved it, you will be prompted to confirm your decision.

Closing All Windows

To close all image windows and the Browser Window, choose Close All from the Window menu. The Window Close All option determines whether you will be prompted to save any new or edited files.


TOPIC: Arranging the Image Windows


Arranging the Image Windows
Working with Image Windows

Arranging the Image Windows

The Window menu contains three selections that arrange all of the image windows and the Browser Window:

Cascade

Tile Horizontally

Tile Vertically

These commands only affect the non-minimized windows.


TOPIC: Zooming in and Out


Zooming in and Out
Working with Image Windows

Zooming In and Out

The Zoom Features control the magnification of an image:

Zoom Tool

Hot Keys

Normal Viewing

Zoom Submenus

Zoom Options

The Zoom options determine if Paint Shop Pro will automatically resize image windows when you zoom in or out.


TOPIC: Enabling the Pixel Grid


Enabling the Pixel Grid
Working with Image Windows

Enabling the Grid

Paint Shop Pro includes a Grid to help you align your artwork and arrange image elements symmetrically. The grid spacing can be set at any size, and the grid can be configured to display inches, centimeters, and pixels. Set the options in the Rulers and Units tab of the General Preferences dialog box.

To display the grid, choose Grid from the View menu. A check mark appears next to the command when its feature is displayed.

To hide the grid, choose Grid from the View menu again. The check mark disappears.


TOPIC: Enabling Rulers


Enabling Rulers
Working with Image Windows

Enabling Rulers

Paint Shop Pro includes Rulers to help you align your artwork and arrange image elements symmetrically. Rulers can be configured to display inches, centimeters, and pixels. Set the options in the Rulers and Units tab of the General Preferences dialog box.

To display the rulers, choose Rulers from the View menu. A check mark appears next to the command when its feature is displayed.

To hide the rulers, choose Rulers from the View menu again. The check mark disappears.


TOPIC: Displaying Toolbars


Displaying Toolbars
Working with Image Windows


Select Window Dialog Box

Window:	How To


TOPIC: Using the Select Window Dialog Box


Using the Select Window Dialog Box

Only nine images can appear on the Window menu. To access any remaining open images:

1	Choose More Windows from the bottom of the Window menu. Paint Shop Pro will open the Select Window dialog box.

2	Click the image's filename. If the filename isn't visible, use the scrollbar to move through the list.

3	Click the OK button. Paint Shop Pro will close the dialog box and activate the image.


Positioning an Image Window

Window:	How To


TOPIC: Maximize, Minimize, and Restore


Maximize, Minimize, and Restore
Positioning an Image Window

Maximize, Minimize, and Restore

You can maximize, minimize, and restore an image using the appropriate window buttons Double-clicking on the text display section of the titlebar switches an image window between its maximized and normal states.

Maximized Image Window

A maximized image window occupies the entire Workspace. When an image window is maximized, its titlebar features are added to the Main Window.


TOPIC: Moving an Image Window


Moving an Image Window
Positioning an Image Window

Moving an Image Window

To move an image window to a different location:

1	Point the cursor at the text display portion of the titlebar.

2	Press and hold the primary mouse button.

3	Drag the window by moving the mouse.

4	Release the mouse button.


TOPIC: Resizing an Image Window


Resizing an Image Window
Positioning an Image Window

Resizing an Image Window

To change the size of an image window:

1	Point at a side or corner of the window. The cursor will change to a double-headed arrow. Point at a corner to move two sides at once.

2	Press and hold the primary mouse button.

3	Drag the window by moving the mouse.

4	Release the mouse button.

Resizing a Window to Fit Its Image

To resize an image window so that it exactly fits its image, choose Fit to Image from the Window menu.


Scrolling the Image Area

Window:	More


TOPIC: Using the Mover Tool


Using the Mover Tool
Scrolling the Image Area

Using the Mover Tool

You use the Mover Tool to drag the part of the image that you want to see into view.

1	Click the Mover button in the Tool palette.

2	Place the mover icon over the image area.

3	Press and hold the primary mouse button.

4	Scroll through the image by moving the mouse.

5	Release the mouse button.


TOPIC: Using the Scrollbars


Using the Scrollbars
Scrolling the Image Area

Using the Scrollbars

When an image is larger than its window's image area, scrollbars appear at the right side and/or bottom of the image area. You use a scrollbar by moving the slider button.

1	Point at the slider button with the mouse.

2	Press and hold the primary mouse button.

3	Use the mouse to drag the button in the direction you want to scroll.

You can also move the slider button by:

Clicking on the arrow buttons at each end of the scrollbar.

Clicking between the slider button and an arrow button.


TOPIC: Using the Cursor Keys


Using the Cursor Keys
Scrolling the Image Area

Using the Cursor Keys

Press <Page Up>, <Page Down>, <↑>, and <↓> to scroll vertically.

Press <Home>, <End>, <←>, and <→> to scroll horizontally.


Zoom Features

Window:	More


TOPIC: Zoom Tool


Zoom Tool
Zoom Features

Zoom Tool

The Zoom Tool is probably the most intuitive way to zoom in and out.

1	Click the Zoom button in the Tool palette. The cursor will change to a small magnifying glass.

2	You can increase or decrease the magnification level:

To zoom in, click the image with the primary mouse button. Paint Shop Pro will increase the magnification factor by one level.

To zoom out, click the image with the secondary mouse button. Paint Shop Pro will decrease the magnification factor by one level.


TOPIC: Hot Keys


Hot Keys
Zoom Features

Hot Keys

Zoom In	Press <+> on the numeric keypad to increase magnification by one level.

Zoom Out	Press <-> on the numeric keypad to decrease magnification by one level.


TOPIC: Normal Viewing


Normal Viewing
Zoom Features

Normal Viewing

To return an image to 1:1 magnification, you can:

Choose Normal Viewing (1:1) from the View menu.

Click the Normal Viewing button in the Toolbar.


TOPIC: Zoom Submenus


Zoom Submenus
Zoom Features

Zoom Submenus

There are two submenus on the View menu that contain image magnification settings:

The Zoom In selection opens a submenu that lists zoom in magnification factors.

The Zoom Out selection opens a submenu that lists zoom out magnification factors.


Working with Layers

Window:	Main


TOPIC: Working with Layers


Working with Layers Overview
Working with Layers

Overview

A layer is an individual level of an image. Think of it as a transparent sheet. In a multi-layered image, these sheets are placed in a stack. When you apply paint to a layer, it is like covering one of these sheets. Some layers are completely covered in paint; others contain unpainted areas. The areas you haven’t covered remain transparent, and you can see the layer underneath. You can add and delete layers, rearrange their order, and blend their pixels in a variety of ways. Until you merge the layers, they remain independent and can be edited without affecting the rest of the layers.

A newly created Paint Shop Pro image consists of one layer, the background layer. This is analogous to the canvas of a painting; every image must have at least one layer. Paint Shop Pro supports up to 64 layers per image. The actual number of layers you can create may be further limited by the amount of memory in your computer.

The layer you are editing is called the current layer. When you make a layer current, it is made visible; however, a visible current layer will be transparent if it contains no data. As you work with images containing multiple layers, make sure the appropriate layer is current before you start editing. On the Layer palette, the current layer’s Layer and Visibility buttons are "pressed in. "

Paint Shop Pro provides the Layer palette, the Layer Properties dialog box, and various commands in the Layers menu for working with layers. They contain many of the same functions; use the method you prefer.

  An image must be a grey scale or 24-bit color image to contain more than one layer. You can increase an image’s bit depth if necessary.


Working with Layers Overview
Working with Layers

Layer Properties Dialog Box

Use the Layer Properties dialog box to select and edit the attributes of individual layers. This dialog box automatically opens when you create a new layer using one of the following methods:

Clicking the Add New Layer button on the Tool palette.

Right-clicking a Layer button and choosing New from the pop-up menu.

Choosing the New command from the Layers menu.

The upper half of the dialog box contains the Layer and Mask panels. The options within them, except for the Layer Name, can also be controlled using the Layers palette. The default names for new layers are "Layer1," "Layer2," etc. When you create a new layer, type a name that will allow you to recognize the layer contents easily.

After you have created a layer, you can re-open its Layer Properties dialog box by doing one of the following:

Clicking its Layer button and choosing Properties from the Layers menu.

Right-clicking its Layer button and choosing Properties from the pop-up menu.

Double-clicking its Layer button.


Layer Basics
Working with Layers

Layer Basics

Click on the topics below to learn some of the basics about using layers.

Background and Background Layer

Creating a New Layer

Adding a Layer

Duplicating a Layer

Deleting Layers

Viewing Layers

Moving a Layer within an Image

Renaming a Layer

Copying a Layer to Another Image

Copying Layers Using the Browser

Modifying Layers

Merging Layers


Layer Options
Working with Layers

Layer Options

Click on the topics below to learn about various layer options.

Using the Smart Mover Tool

Protecting Transparent Areas of a Layer

Grouping Layers

Changing Overall Layer Opacity

Enabling a Layer Mask

Linking Masks to Layers

Layer Blend Modes


Background Layers
Layer Basics

Background and Background Layer

When you create a new image with a background color, you create a background layer of the selected color. In order to move a background layer in the stack, you must first promote it to a layer. Do this using one of the following methods:

Right-click the background and choose the Promote to Layer command from the pop-up menu.

Open the Layer Properties dialog box. Notice that the dialog box is actually named Promote Layer and Edit Properties.

When you create a new image and choose transparent as the background color, the new image appears as a transparent layer floating above the checkered background. It is labeled Layer 1. Because it is a layer and not a background, you can move it in the stack as is.


Creating Layers
Layer Basics

Creating a New Layer

To create a new layer, do one of the following:

Choose New from the Layers menu. The Layer Properties dialog box opens.

Click the Add New Layer button at the lower left of the Layers palette. The Layer Properties dialog box opens.

Right-click any Layer button on the Layer palette and choose New from the pop-up menu. The Layer Properties dialog box opens.

Click the New Layer button on the toolbar.

<Shift> + Click the Add New Layer button on the Layer palette. A new button appears in the Layer palette, bypassing the Layer Properties dialog box.


Adding Layers
Layer Basics

Adding a Layer

There are several ways to add a layer to an image:

Promote a selection to a layer by choosing the Promote to Layer command from the Selections menu.

Promote a floating selection to a layer by choosing the Promote to Layer command from the Selections menu.

Promote a floating selection to a layer by right-clicking the Floating Selection button and then choosing Promote to Layer from the pop-up menu.

Cut or copy a selection and then press <Ctrl>+<L> or choose Paste as New Layer from the Edit menu.

Drag an image thumbnail from the Browser into an open image.

Drag a Layer button from the Layer palette of the first image and drop it into the second image.


Duplicating Layers
Layer Basics

Duplicating a Layer

There are 4 ways to duplicate a layer:

Click its Layer button, and then choose Duplicate from the Layers menu.

Right-click its Layer button, and then choose
Duplicate from the pop-up menu.

Drag its Layer button over the Add New Layer button at the lower left of the Layer palette.

Click its Layer button, choose Copy from the Edit menu to copy the layer, and then choose Paste as New Layer from the Edit menu.

The duplicated layer is placed in the image above the original layer, and its Layer button appears on the Layers palette above the Layer button of the original layer.

Using the Layer Palette Layer Button

Each layer in an image has a corresponding Layer button on the Layer palette that displays the layer name. Click a Layer button to make its layer active.

When you add a layer, a Layer button corresponding to this layer appears on the palette; when you delete or merge a layer, its Layer button disappears.

When you right-click a Layer button, a pop-up menu containing many of the same commands as the Layers menu opens.

When you pause your cursor over a Layer button, a thumbnail of that layer appears. Move the cursor to close the thumbnail.


Deleting Layers
Layer Basics

Deleting a Layer

To delete a layer, choose Delete from the Layers menu or do one of the following on the Layer palette:

Right-click the Layer button, and choose Delete from the pop-up menu.

Click the Layer button, and then click the Delete Layer button (trash can) at the lower left of the palette. A message appears asking you to confirm this action. Click Yes.

Drag the Layer button to the Delete Layer button, and release the mouse. A message appears asking you to confirm this action. Click Yes.

The deleted layer’s button disappears from the Layer palette.


Viewing Layers
Layer Basics

Viewing a Layer

Viewing All Layers

To make all the layers in an image visible, do one of the following:

Click the Visibility buttons on the palette until all the layers are visible. When a layer is visible, its Visibility button contains a red, green, and blue square.

Choose All from the View command in the Layers menu.

Right-click the Layers palette, and choose All from the View command in the pop-up menu.

Viewing Individual Layers

To view only a specific layer, do one of the following:

Click a Layer button to select a layer, and choose Current Only from the View command in the Layers menu.

Right-click the Layer button, and choose Current Only from the View command in the pop-up menu.

Click the Visibility buttons on the palette until only that layer remains visible. When a layer is visible, its Visibility button contains a red, green, and blue square. You can use this method to make as many layers visible as you want.

  Making a layer current automatically makes it visible, but a current layer without data will appear transparent.


Moving Layers
Layer Basics

Moving a Layer within an Image

To move a layer up or down in the stack of layers within an image, click its button on the Layer palette, and then do one of the following:

Choose Move Up or Move Down from the Arrange command of the Layers menu. Each time you choose the command, the layer moves up or down one level. Choose Bring to Top to place the layer at the top; choose Send to Bottom to place it at the bottom or just above the background layer if there is one.

On the Layer palette, drag the Layer button up or down to a new position in the stack.

  You must promote the background layer before you can replace it with another layer. To promote a background layer, use the Layer Properties dialog box or the Layer palette pop-up menu.


Renaming Layers
Layer Basics

Renaming a Layer

To rename a layer:

1	Open the Layer Properties dialog box.

2	Type a new name in the Name box.

3	Click OK to close the dialog box.


Copying a Layer
Layer Basics

Copying a Layer to Another Image

To copy a layer into another image, do one of the following:

Cut or copy a selection from the first image, and then choose Paste as New Layer from the Edit menu of the second image.

Drag a Layer button from the Layer palette of the first image and drop it into the second image.

Click the Layer button of the first image and choose Copy from the Edit menu. Place it into the second image by choosing Paste as New Layer from the Edit menu of the second image.

The new layer is placed above the current layer of the second image. Its Layer button appears at a corresponding position on the Layer palette.


Copying Layers Using the Browser
Layer Basics

Copying Layers Using the Browser

To copy the layers of one image into another:

1	Open the image file that will receive the new layers.

2	Open the Browser.

3	Navigate to and select the folder containing the file whose layers you want to copy.

4	Drag the thumbnail over the open image.

5	Release the mouse button.

The layers are copied into the open image as a linked group. To unlink the layers so that they can be moved separately, click the Layer Group buttons on the Layer palette.


Modifying Layers
Layer Basics

Modifying Layers

Applying Effects, Deformations, and Filters

  Before applying a command, make sure the layer is current.

You can apply the Flip, Mirror, Rotate, Deformation, Filter, and Effect commands to layers much like you apply them to images.

Matting a Layer

  The Matting and Defringe commands can only be applied to a grey scale or 24-bit color image.

When a layer is created by removing it from an image, some of the pixels surrounding the border are included, especially when it has been antialiased or feathered. Matting cleans up the border by removing these pixels.

Removing Black and White Matte

When you promote a selection with white or black at the edges into a layer, the edges contains black and white. If the promoted layer is above a colored layer, the white or black needs to be removed:

To remove the black matte, choose Remove Black Matte from the Matting command of the Layers menu.

To remove the white matte, choose Remove White Matte from the Matting command of the Layers menu.

The Defringe Command

Defringing bleeds non-feathered pixels in the layer edges outward and over the "jaggies" in the feathered part of the selection. Use defringe when the background of a layer is a color (not black or white). To defringe a layer:

1	Choose Defringe from the Matting command of the Layers menu. The Defringe dialog box opens.

2	Enter the pixel width you want to defringe.

3	Click OK. The dialog box closes, and Paint Shop Pro defringes the layer.


Merging Layers
Layer Basics

Merging Layers

Merging Visible Layers

Merging layers combines multiple layers into one, which decreases the memory requirements of an image. After layers are merged, they can no longer be edited separately; they have been converted into a single layer.  To merge visible layers:

1	On the Layer palette, make the layers you want to merge visible and hide the others.

2	Do one of the following on the Layer palette:

Right-click one of the layers to be merged, and choose Merge Visible from the Merge command of the pop-up menu.

Right-click one of the layers to be merged, and choose Merge Visible from the Merge command of the Layers menu.

Merging All Layers (Flattening)

  The transparent areas of the image are replaced with white when the image is flattened. To retain the transparency, use the Merge Visible Layers command.

Flattening an image merges all the layers into one background layer. Flattened images require much less memory than images with several layers, but are more difficult to edit. Because many file formats will only save flattened images, it is convenient to save images containing layers in the ".psp" format.  To flatten an image, do one of the following:

Choose Merge All (Flatten) from the Merge command of the Layers menu.

On the Layer palette, right-click any layer, and choose Merge All (Flatten) from the pop-up menu.


Layer Options

Using the Smart Mover Tool

  You can drag a layer anywhere in the image window without cropping it, even off the canvas.

The Mover tool does not automatically move the current layer -- it moves the uppermost layer that contains data. When you click an image, if you click a transparent area of the top layer, the mover tool ignores the layer and searches the other layers. When it reaches a layer containing non-transparent pixels, it selects and moves this layer.

To limit the Mover tool to the current layer, press and hold the <Shift> key while you click the image and drag the layer.


Protecting Transparent Areas
Layer Options

Protecting Transparent Areas of a Layer

  You can lock a layer transparency any time; remember to unlock it before trying to add to the layer.

The Protect Transparency option restricts the editing of a layer to the pixels that already contain data. You can edit this data, but you can not cover any transparent areas. To control this option, do one of the following:

Click the Protect Transparency button on the Layer palette.

Select or clear the "Protect Transparency" check box in the Layer Properties dialog box.

When the option is selected, the padlock on the button is colored red and is closed. When the option is not selected, the padlock is colored green and is open.


Grouping Layers
Layer Options

Grouping Layers

The Layer Group option lets you group layers so that they move together or in unison. When you drag a thumbnail from the Browser and release it over an image, the layers are added to the image as one group.

All the layers with the same number on their Group buttons belong to a single group. Each time you click a Group button, it changes to the next valid number. A layer with an asterisk (*) on its button does not belong to any group.

To group layers in an image, click their Group buttons.


Layer Opacity
Layer Options

Changing Overall Layer Opacity

 The overall opacity of a layer and the opacity of its pixels are independent.  Changing a layer’s opacity changes the appearance of the pixels, but not their opacity values.

You can change the opacity of a layer without first selecting it. To set the opacity of a layer, do one of the following:

Drag the Opacity slider on the palette.

Enter a value for the Opacity in the Layer Properties dialog box.

At an overall opacity of 100, a layer is totally opaque and none of the underlying layer shows through. This is the default value for layers. As you drag the slider to the left to reduce the opacity, the underlying layer begins to appear. At an opacity of 75, the image displays 75% of the upper layer and 25% of the underlying layer. At 0 opacity, the layer is transparent, and you see only the underlying layer.


Enabling a Layer Mask
Layer Options

Enabling a Layer Mask

Use the Enable Layer Mask option to control whether a layer is viewed with or without its mask. When this option is on, the layer mask determines the appearance of the layer. When the option is off, the mask is "inactive" and has no effect on the layer’s appearance.

To control this option, do one of the following:

Click the Enable Layer Mask button on the Layer palette.

Select or clear the "Mask is enabled for this layer" check box in the Layer Properties dialog box.


Linking Masks to Layers
Layer Options

Linking Masks to Layers

Use the Link Mask option to move a mask and layer together in an image. When this option is on, the flip, rotate, and mirror commands move the mask and layer as one unit. When the option is off, the layer and mask move independently.

To control this option, do one of the following:

Click the Link Mask button on the Layer palette.

Select or clear the "Mask is locked with layer" check box in the Layer Properties dialog box.


Linking Masks to Layers
Layer Options

Layer Blend Modes

The layer blend modes are methods of combining the pixels from the current layer with the ones under it. You are not combining the layers permanently; you are previewing the way they will appear if combined. To combine layers permanently, use the Merge command in the Layers menu.

The current layer whose blend mode you are changing is the Blend layer. The layer is blended into the result of the combination of underlying layers, not just the layer directly underneath it.

Blend Mode Options

Normal	Dissolve
Darken	Overlay
Lighten	Hard Light
Hue	Soft Light
Saturation	Difference
Color	Dodge
Luminance	Burn
Multiply	Exclusion
Screen
Blend Ranges

The Blend Ranges feature gives you more control over blending. Drop colors out of the current layer and make other colors show through by setting an opacity based on brightness or channel value.  To set the Blend Ranges feature:

1	Select the Blend layer.

2	Open the Layer Properties dialog box.

3	In the Blend Ranges panel, select a channel for Paint Shop Pro to use for comparing the layers. Your choices are Grey, Red, Green, and Blue. When the Grey channel is selected, the lightness values of the layers determine opacity.

4	Set the opacity ramp for the channel. The upper arrows indicate the values at which the opacity will be 100%. The lower arrows indicate the values at which the opacity will be 0%. The values on the left side indicate the ramp up values, while the values on the right side indicate the ramp down values.

5	Click OK. Paint Shop Pro applies the blend only to the pixels that fall within the range.


Format-Specific Dialog Boxes

Window:	More


TOPIC: Overview


Overview
Using the Format-Specific Dialog Boxes

Overview

There are three file formats that may require additional input before being opened by Paint Shop Pro:

Meta / Vector

Photo-CD

RAW


TOPIC: Using the Meta Picture Import Dialog Box


Using the Meta Picture Import Dialog Box
Using the Format-Specific Dialog Boxes

Using the Meta Picture Import Dialog Box

You use the Meta Picture Import Dialog Box to set the size for a file or clipboard image that is in a metafile or vector format. Paint Shop Pro will present the dialog box if:

You are opening a file and the "Ask for size" option in the WMF file preferences is selected.

You are pasting metafile or vector data from the clipboard.

Changing the Image's Size and/or Scale

You change the size and/or scale of the image by entering new values in the Width and Height Text Boxes.

Opening the Image

Click on the OK Button. Paint Shop Pro will open the image using the selected dimensions.

Default Import Size

For help changing the default WMF import size, see WMF Preferences.


TOPIC: Using the PCD Size Dialog Box


Using the PCD Size Dialog Box
Using the Format-Specific Dialog Boxes

Using the PCD Size Dialog Box

Kodak Photo-CD files contain multiple sizes of a single image. The default PCD size option determines which size will be read when a PCD file is opened.

If the option labeled "Ask when opening each file" is selected, Paint Shop Pro will present the PCD Size Dialog Box each time you open a PCD file. To select a size option from the dialog box:

1	Click on the desired size.

2	Click on the OK Button.


TOPIC: Using the RAW Options Dialog Box


Using the RAW Options Dialog Box
Using the Format-Specific Dialog Boxes

Using the RAW Options Dialog Box

You use the RAW Options Dialog Box to tell Paint Shop Pro how to interpret RAW pixel data. For information about a RAW file's format, refer to the documentation for the application that created the image.

RAW Pixel Data

If you are familiar with RAW files, the RAW Options Dialog Box should be self-explanatory. If you are new to the format, please find and read information about RAW data in general and the file you are trying to open in particular. A discussion of RAW pixel data is beyond the scope of this help file.


Window:	More2


TOPIC: Changing the Image's Size And/or Scale


Changing the Image's Size And/or Scale
Changing the Size and/or Scale:

You change the size and/or scale of the image by entering new values in the Width and Height Text Boxes. To access a text box, click in it, or press <Tab> until its text is highlighted.

Maintaining the Aspect Ratio

If you change the width last, the aspect ratio (width/height) will be preserved. When the image is resized, its proportions will be maintained. The height will be determined by the new width and the aspect ratio.

Changing the Aspect Ratio

If you change the height last, the aspect ratio (width/height) will be abandoned. When the image is resized, its proportions will be determined by the new measurements.


Getting Around

Window:	Graphics


Main Window


Tool Windows


Image Window
Image Windows


Image Files

Window:	Graphics


File Information Dialog Box


Image Information Dialog Box


Histogram Example

Window:	Graphics


Histogram Example

Histogram	Source Image


User Defined Filters - Examples

Window:	Example


Calculation Example


Example Filters


Supported Raster Image Formats

Window:	Raster


Supported Raster Image Formats

• = Paint Shop Pro can open files	· = Paint Shop Pro can save files

Format	Sub-Format / Description	Source/Standard	Bits-Per-Pixel and Color Type
			1	4	8 Grey	8 Color	16	24	32
BMP	RGB encoded	OS/2
BMP	RGB encoded	Microsoft Windows
BMP	RLE encoded	Microsoft Windows
CLP	Bitmap	Windows Clipboard
CLP	Device Independent Bitmap	Windows Clipboard
CT	Continuous Tone CMYK	SciTex
CT	Continuous Tone CMY	SciTex
CUT		Dr. Halo
DCX	Multipage Paintbrush	Zsoft Paintbrush
DIB	RGB encoded	OS/2
DIB	RGB encoded	Microsoft Windows
DIB	RLE encoded	Microsoft Windows
EPS	Image only	Adobe
FPX	Compressed	Kodak Flash Pix
FPX	Uncompressed	Kodak Flash Pix
GIF	Ver. 87a (interlaced)	CompuServe
GIF	Ver. 87a (non-interlaced)	CompuServe
GIF	Ver. 89a (interlaced)	CompuServe
GIF	Ver. 89a (non-interlaced)	CompuServe
IFF	Compressed	Electronic Arts
IFF	Uncompressed	Electronic Arts
IMG	Old Style	GEM Paint
IMG	New Style	GEM Paint
JIF	Huffman compressed	Joint Photo. Expert Group
JPG	Huffman compressed	Joint Photo. Expert Group
JPG	Progressive	Joint Photo. Expert Group
KDC		Kodak Digital Camera
LBM	Compressed	Deluxe Paint
LBM	Uncompressed	Deluxe Paint
MAC	With header	MacPaint
MAC	Without header	MacPaint
MSP	New version	Microsoft Paint
MSP	Old version	Microsoft Paint
PBM	Portable Bitmap	UNIX
PCD		Kodak Photo CD
PCT	Macintosh PICT format	Apple
PCX	Version 0	ZSoft Paintbrush
PCX	Ver. 2 (with palette info.)	ZSoft Paintbrush
PCX	Ver. 3 (without palette info.)	ZSoft Paintbrush
PCX	Version 5	ZSoft Paintbrush
PGM	Portable Graymap (ASCII)	UNIX
PGM	Portable Graymap (Binary)	UNIX
PIC		Pictor/PC Paint
PNG	Portable Network Graphics
PNG	Portable Network Graphics
PPM	Portable Pixelmap	UNIX
PSD	RGB or indexed	Photoshop
PSP	Run Length Encoding	Jasc Paint Shop Pro
PSP	LZ77 Compression	Jasc Paint Shop Pro
PSP	Uncompressed	Jasc Paint Shop Pro
RAS	Type 1 (Modern Style)	Sun Microsystems
RAW	Un-encoded pixel data
RLE	CompuServe	CompuServe
RLE	Windows	Microsoft Windows
SCT	Continuous Tone CMYK	SciTex
SCT	Continuous Tone CMY	SciTex
TGA	No compression	Truevision
TGA	Compressed	Truevision
TIFF	Huffman compressed	Aldus Corporation
TIFF	No compression	Aldus Corporation
TIFF	No compression CMYK	Aldus Corporation
TIFF	Pack bits compressed	Aldus Corporation
TIFF	Pack bits compressed CMYK	Aldus Corporation
TIFF	LZW compressed	Aldus Corporation
TIFF	LZW compressed CMYK	Aldus Corporation
TIFF	Fax Group 3 compressed	Aldus Corporation
TIFF	Fax Group 4 compressed	Aldus Corporation
WPG	Version 5.0	WordPerfect
WPG	Version 5.1	WordPerfect
WPG	Version 6.0	WordPerfect


Page Setup

Window:	Steps2


TOPIC: Step 1: Access the Page Setup Dialog Box


Step 1: Access the Page Setup Dialog Box
Page Setup

Step 1: Access the Page Setup Dialog Box

The page setup settings determine the paper source, and control how images or thumbnails are arranged on a printed page. You change the page setup from the Page Setup Dialog Box. There are two versions of the dialog box, one for images and one for Browser thumbnails.

You can access the dialog box by:

Selecting "Page Setup" from the File Menu.

Clicking on the Setup Button in the Image Print Preview Window or the Browser Print Preview Window.


TOPIC: Step 2: Select the Printer


Step 2: Select the Printer
Page Setup

Step 2: Select the Printer

Click on the Printer Button. Paint Shop Pro will open the Select Printer Dialog Box.

Use the drop down box to choose the printer.

To set printer-specific options, click on the Properties Button.


TOPIC: Step 3: Select the Paper Size and Source


Step 3: Select the Paper Size and Source
Page Setup

Step 3: Select the Paper Size and Source

You select the paper size and source from the drop down boxes in the Paper Group Box.

For some printers, one or both of the drop down boxes may be unavailable.


TOPIC: Step 4: Set the Page Orientation


Step 4: Set the Page Orientation
Page Setup

Step 4: Set the Page Orientation

There are two page orientations, portrait and landscape.

Printing in portrait orientation places the top of the image against one of the page's narrow sides.

Printing in landscape orientation places the top of the image against one of the page's wide sides.

To select an orientation, click on its text or option button in the Orientation group box.


TOPIC: Step 5: Select the Image Settings (Images Only)


Step 5: Select the Image Settings (Images Only)
Page Setup

Step 5: Select the Image Settings (Images Only)

The settings in this step are only available from the image version of the Page Setup Dialog Box. If you are setting up the page for printing thumbnails, skip to the next step.

Select the Print Output

The Print Output box contains three options.

To print your image in color, select the "Color" option.  You must have a color printer to obtain color output.

To convert an image to grey scale, select the Grey scale option.  Paint Shop Pro replaces the colors in the image with greys of equal luminance. The effect is similar to a black-and-white photograph.

To enable CMYK color separations, select the "CMYK Separations" option. Paint Shop Pro will generate 4 separate grey scale prints, each representing one color in the CMYK  color space.

Select Negative and Background Options

To print a negative of the image, select the "Negative" check box.  This replaces each color with its opposite. The effect is similar to a photographic negative.

To select a background color for unused space outside of your image, click the Background button and use the Page Setup Color dialog box to select a color.


TOPIC: Step 6: Set the Margins


Step 6: Set the Margins
Page Setup

Step 6: Position the Image and Set the Scale

For Images

To center the image on the page, select the "Center on page" check box. This option is not available if you have selected "Fit to page."

To create margins for the printed page, type the measurements (in inches) in the boxes in the Margins panel. You must clear the "Center on page" check box in the Options panel before you can access the Margins panel. The Margins option is not available if you have selected "Fit to page."

If you select the "Fit to page" check box, the image will be maximized to fit within the available page space.  If you do not select it (see above), you can specify a scale to increase or decrease from the image’s original size (100%). If you increase the scale above that shown when "Fit to page" is checked, your image will not fit on the page.

For Browser Thumbnails

You can specify the page's margins by entering values in the Margins group box.


TOPIC: Step 7: Select the OK Button


Step 7: Select the OK Button
Page Setup

Step 7: Select the OK Button

Click on the OK Button. Paint Shop Pro will close the Page Setup Dialog Box and save the new settings.


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	Paint Shop Pro Help Copyright © 1998 JASC, Inc. techsup@jasc.com
	Authored by: Software Documentation Consultants agroe@compuserve.com


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Glossary


Primary Mouse Button

On a two-button mouse, the primary button is the one that you use more often. For most users, it's the left button.

If you're left-handed, your buttons may be reversed, in which case the primary button would be on the right.


Secondary Mouse Button

On a two-button mouse, the secondary button is the one that you use less often. For most users, it's the right button.

If you're left-handed, your buttons may be reversed, in which case the secondary button would be on the left.


Pixel

Raster image formats break an image into a grid of small, equally-sized pieces, called "pixels". The image is stored by setting each pixel to a specific color.


Help Windows

There are two types of help windows: the main window and secondary windows. In this help file:

The main help window contains menus and is titled "Paint Shop Pro Help".

The secondary windows do not contain menus, and have titles like "More Information" and "How To".


TWAIN Standard

To enable communication between imaging hardware and software, five companies (Aldus, Caere, Eastman Kodak, Logitech, and Hewlett Packard) developed what is now an industry-wide compatibility standard known as TWAIN. TWAIN allows Data Sources (a scanner, a digital camera, etc.) to communicate with Host Applications (an image-editing or page layout program).


Active Colors

There are two active colors, the foreground color and the background color. You use the active colors with a wide variety of tools and functions.


Standard Controls


Window Buttons

Minimize		Reduces window to an icon
Maximize		Enlarges window to fill the screen
Restore		Returns window to its last non-minimized, non-maximized position
Close		Closes the window


Up One Level Button


Create New Folder Button


New Folder Item


Scrollbar Slider Button


Checkbox Options

A checkbox option is on when its checkbox is marked. You turn the option on and off by clicking on its label or the checkbox.


Spin Controls

You use a spin control to set a value. You can type a number into the text area, or you can use the arrow buttons.

To increase or decrease the number by one, click on the appropriate button. To scroll to a higher or lower number:

1	Point at the appropriate arrow button.

2	Press and hold the primary mouse button. The number will start to increase or decrease.

3	When the number reaches the value you want, release the mouse button.


Slider Controls

You use a slider control to set a position or value.

	1 Point the cursor at the slider button.  2 Press and hold the primary mouse button.  3 Drag the slider button by moving the mouse. 4 Release the mouse button.


Drop Down Boxes

Closed:
Open:

You use a drop down box to select a setting from a list of options.

1	Click on the drop down box to open it.

2	Click on the item that you want to select. If the list is too long to fit in the box, use the scrollbar to scroll through it.


Scrollbars

You use a scrollbar to set a position.

	1 Point the cursor at the slider button.  2 Press and hold the primary mouse button.  3 Drag the slider button by moving the mouse. 4 Release the mouse button. You can also change the position by:  Clicking on the arrow buttons at each end of the scrollbar.  Clicking between the slider button and an arrow button.


Basic Image Editing.doc


Undo Button


Undo History Dialog Box


Add Borders Dialog Box


Enlarge Canvas Dialog Box


Cut Button


Copy Button


Crop Tool


Crop Area Dialog Box


Resample Dialog Box


Paste Button


Paste as Layer Button


Paste as New Selection Button


Rotate Dialog Box


Before You Begin.doc


Link Indicators

A link indicator is a little wedge that appears at the end of a tab set. The wedge indicates that there is a linked set in the relevant direction. You can jump to the linked set by clicking on the indicator.


Control Palette (Example)

Displaying the Control Palette


Layer Properties Dialog Box


Layer Palette


View/Hide Layer Button


Add New Layer Button


Normal Blend Mode

Pixels on the current layer are blended with the underlying layer only by varying the opacity.


Darken Blend Mode

Pixels in the selected layer that are darker than the underlying layers are applied to the image. Pixels lighter than the underlying layers disappear.


Lighten Blend Mode

The lighter of the blend and base colors is displayed.


Hue Blend Mode

Applies the hue of the selected layer to the underlying layers.


Saturation Blend Mode

Applies the saturation of the selected layer to the underlying layers.


Color Blend Mode

Applies the hue and saturation of the selected layer to the image. The luminance of the underlying layers is not affected.


Luminance Blend Mode

Applies the luminance values of the selected layer to the luminance values of the underlying layers. The color is not affected.


Multiply Blend Mode

Combines the colors of the selected layer with the underlying layers to produce a darker color. Multiplying any color with black produces black; multiplying any color with white leaves the color unchanged. This mode will produce the same results no matter which layer is on top.


Screen Blend Mode

Lightens the underlying color by multiplying the inverse of the blend and base colors. The result is a color that is the same or a lightened version of the base color. This mode will produce the same results no matter which layer is on top.


Dissolve Blend Mode

Randomly replaces the colors of some pixels on the selected layer with those of the layer underneath to create a speckled effect. The number of pixels replaced is determined by the layer’s opacity, with more pixels being replaced as the opacity decreases.


Overlay Blend Mode

Combines two previous blend modes. If the underlying layers’ color channel value is less than half the maximum value, the Multiply blend mode is used. If the color channel value is greater than or equal to half, the Screen blend mode is used. This shows patterns or colors of the upper layer while preserving the shadows and highlights of the lower layers.


Hard Light Blend Mode

Combines two previous blend modes. If the selected layer’s color channel value is less then 128 (half of the maximum value), the Multiply blend mode is used. If the selected layer’s color channel value is greater than or equal to 128, the Screen blend mode is used. This mode is generally used to add highlights or shadows.


Soft Light Blend Mode

Combines two previous blend modes. If the selected layer’s color channel value is less than half the maximum value, the Burn blend mode is used. If the color channel value is greater than or equal to half, the Dodge blend mode is used. This mode is generally used to add soft highlights or shadows.


Difference Blend Mode

Subtracts the selected layer’s color from the color of the underlying layers, depending on which is lighter. This mode will produce the same results no matter which layer is on top.


Dodge Blend Mode

The lightness values of the colors in the Blend mode lighten the colors of the underlying layers, lightening the image. Light colors produce the most lightening; black has no effect.


Burn Blend Mode

The lightness values of the colors of the Blend layer reduce the lightness of the underlying layers, darkening the image.


Exclusion Blend Mode

Creates an effect similar to but softer than the Difference mode. This mode will produce the same results no matter which layer is on top.


Main Window Titlebar


Main Window Control Icon


Main Window Control Menu


Menubar


Status Bar


Toolbar

Displaying the Tool Bar

Customizing the Tool Bar


Toolbar with No Images Open

The arrows indicate the buttons that are unavailable when no images are open.


Tool Palette

Displaying the Tool Palette


Color Palette

Displaying the Color Palette


Histogram Window

The Histogram Window displays a histogram of the active image's RGB values and luminance. You select which color components to graph by filling in their checkboxes. The top of the window displays the number of pixels that match the histogram's maximum, minimum, and average values.

Displaying the Histogram Window


Creating Image Files.doc


New Image Dialog Box


New Button


Not Enough Memory Prompt


Width and Height Spin Controls


Background Color Drop Down Box


Image Type Drop Down Box


Memory Required Text Display


Capture Setup Dialog Box


Capture Group Box


Activate Capture Group Box


Camera Configuration Dialog Box


Kodak Digital Camera Dialog Box


File Format Preferences.doc


File Preferences Dialog Box


JIF/JPG Preferences Page


GIF Preferences Page


PCD Preferences Page


PCX Preferences Page


PNG Preferences Page


RAW Preferences Page


TIF Preferences Page


WMF Preferences Page


WPG Preferences Page


Format-Specific Dialog Boxes.doc


Meta Picture Import Dialog Box


PCD Size Dialog Box


RAW Options Dialog Box


Managing Image Files.doc


Save Button


Save File Prompt


File Delete Prompt


File Revert Prompt


Batch Conversion Dialog Box


Suppress Error Messages Checkbox

A checkbox option is on when its checkbox is filled in. You turn the option on and off by clicking on its label or the checkbox.


Batch Conversion Status Dialog Box


Print Dialog Box


Print Button


Printer Drop Down Box


Print to File Checkbox

A checkbox option is on when its checkbox is filled in. You turn the option on and off by clicking on its label or the checkbox.


Number of Copies Spin Control


Print to File Dialog Box


Image Print Preview Window


Save As Dialog Box


Save in Drop Down Box


File Type Drop Down Box


Filename In Use Prompt


Image Information Button


Image Information Tab


Creator Information Tab


Opening Image Files.doc


Open Dialog Box


Paint Shop Pro Image File Icon


Open Button


Look in Drop Down Box


Contents List Box


File Type Drop Down Box


Image Information Group Box


Using the Browser.doc


Browser Window


Image File Thumbnails

Each image file thumbnail represents an image file. A thumbnail contains the file's name and a reduced version of the file's image, displayed on a raised panel.

Managing Thumbnails


Browser Delete Prompt


Rename File Dialog Box


Print Dialog Box


Print Range Group Box


Browser Print Preview Window


Select Dialog Box


Find Dialog Box


Search Failure Prompt


Thumbnail Sort Dialog Box


Primary Sort Order Group Box


File Attributes Group Box


Sort Criteria Tabs


Secondary Sort Order Group Box


File Attributes Group Box


Image Attributes Group Box


Color Functions.doc


Select the Area to Modify

The Color Functions will work on a selection if the image's color depth is greater than 256 colors, or if the image is 256 color grey scale. With lower color depths, the Color Functions affect the entire image.

To modify part of an image, select it now.

To modify the entire image, make sure that there is no selection. Choose "Select None" from the Selections Menu.


Colorize Dialog Box


Posterize Dialog Box


Solarize Dialog Box


Brightness-Contrast Dialog Box


Gamma Correction Dialog Box


Hue-Saturation-Lightness Dialog Box


Hue Map Dialog Box


RGB Dialog Box


Highlight-Midtone-Shadow Dialog Box


Customizing the Toolbar.doc


Customize Toolbar Dialog Box


General Program Preferences.doc


Paint Shop Pro Preferences Dialog Box


Undo Preferences


Plugin Filters Preferences


Viewing Preferences


Palettes Preferences


Browser Preferences


Miscellaneous Preferences


Rulers and Units Preferences


Cursors and Tablet Preferences


Import Filter Preferences


Transparency Preferences


Style Bar Without Control Labels


File Associations Preferences Dialog Box


Color Management Dialog Box


Monitor Gamma Adjustment Dialog Box


CMYK Conversion Preferences


Image Processing.doc


Deformations

Deformations create an effect by moving image data from one area to another. As the name implies, the result is a deformed version of the original image.


Filters

Filters alter each pixel's color based on its current color and the colors of any neighboring pixels. The results can vary widely, from a minor adjustment of a single image characteristic (such as luminance), to a wholesale transformation of the image's appearance.


Arithmetic Dialog Box


Function Group Box


Channel Group Box


Modifiers Group Box


Channel Combining Dialog Box


Drop Shadow Dialog Box


Attributes Group Box


Offset Group Box


Cutout Dialog Box


Chisel Dialog Box


Buttonize Dialog Box


Filter Browser Dialog Box


User Defined Filters Dialog Box


Filter Matrix


Define New Filter Dialog Box


Simple Embossing Filter


Attributes Group Box


Offset Group Box


Deformation Settings Dialog Box


Page Setup.doc


Page Setup Dialog Box


Page Setup Dialog Box


Select Printer Dialog Box


Paper Group Box


Page Orientations

Portrait	Landscape


Options Group Box


Image Size Group Box


Margins Group Box


Painting and Drawing.doc


Clone Brush Image Areas

When you use the Clone Brush, you work with two image areas:

The area you copy from is called the source area.

The area you copy to is called the target area. It can be within the same image, or in another image of equal color depth.


Paintbrush Button


Color Replacer Button


Define New Pattern Dialog Box


Gradient Fill Direction Dialog Box


Gradient Fill Origin Dialog Box


Add Text Dialog Box


Fill Button


Fill Tool Style Bar


Paintbrush Style Control


Clone Brush Button


Clone Brush Style Control


Brush Shape

The brush shape is the shape of the area at the cursor to which color is applied.


Opacity Setting

The opacity setting determines how opaque or transparent the tool's effect will be. The scale is 1 to 100:

A setting of 1 creates a nearly transparent effect. The applied color will barely appear.

A setting of 100 creates a completely opaque effect. The applied color will completely overwrite the existing colors.


Color Replacer Style Control


Retouch Modes

Lighten 	Increases brightness (works on RGB values)

Darken	Decreases brightness (works on RGB values)

Soften	Smoothes edges and reduces contrasts

Sharpen	Heightens edges and accentuates contrasts

Emboss	Causes foreground to appear raised from background by suppressing color and tracing edges in black

Smudge 	Spreads color from the starting point and picks up new color as it moves. The effect is similar to smearing paint.

Push	Similar to Smudge, but does not pick up any new color.

Dodge	Lightens and brings out the details in areas that are in shadow. The opposite of Burn.

Burn	Darkens areas in the image that are too light. The opposite of Dodge.

Saturation Up	Increases saturation (affects HSL value)

Saturation Down	Decreases saturation (affects HSL value)

Lightness Up	Increases lightness (affects HSL value)

Lightness Down	Decreases lightness (affects HSL value)

Hue Up	Shifts hue up (affects HSL value)

Hue Down	Shifts hue down (affects HSL value)

Saturation to Target	Applies the saturation value equal to that of the foreground color without affecting the hue or lightness

Lightness to Target	Applies the lightness value equal to that of the foreground color without affecting the saturation or hue

Hue to Target	Applies the hue of the foreground color without affecting the saturation or lightness

Color to Target	Applies the foreground color without affecting the luminance


Retouch Button


Retouch Tool Style Control


Eraser Button


Eraser Style Control


Airbrush Button


Airbrush Style Control


Text Button


Line Button


Line Tool Style Bar


Shape Button


Shape Tool Style Bar


Using Masks.doc


Save Mask Channel Prompt


Add Mask From Image Dialog Box


Mirror Transparency

Mirror transparency is calculated by subtracting a color's current luminance from the value of white.


Save Mask Channel Dialog Box


Save to Alpha Dialog Box


New Channel Box


Load Mask Channel Dialog Box


Load from Alpha Dialog Box


Working with Colors.doc


Color Dialog Box


Color Dialog Box


Color Wheel


Crosshair and Pointer Controls


Active Color Panel


Edit Palette Dialog Box


Set Palette Transparency Dialog Box


Select Color from Palette Dialog Box


Dropper Button


Deformation Tool


Sort Order Drop Down Box


Save Palette As Dialog Box


Filename In Use Prompt


Load Palette Dialog Box


Dithering

Dithering means to intermingle pixels of two or more colors to simulate a color that is not available.

Error Diffusion Dithering


Decrease Color Depth Dialog Box


Palette Component Group Box


Reduction Method Group Box


Palette Weight Group Box


Decrease Color Depth Dialog Box


Palette Group Box


Reduction Method Group Box


Options Group Box


Decrease Color Depth Dialog Box


Palette Group Box


Options Group Box


Decrease Color Depth Dialog Box


Reduction Method Group Box


Decrease Color Depth Dialog Box


Number of Colors Text Box


Reduction Method Group Box


Working with Folders.doc


Select Folder Dialog Box


Working with Image Windows.doc


Image Window


Select Window Dialog Box


Image Window Titlebar


Maximized Image Window - Titlebar Features


Mover Button


About Image Windows

In Windows programming, image windows are called "MDI child windows", or "document windows". MDI stands for "Multiple Document Interface", which means that the application can open more than one file at a time.

Child windows are subordinate to and controlled by another window. A window that has "children" is called a "parent window". Paint Shop Pro's Main Window is an example of a parent window.


Zoom Button


Normal Viewing Button


Grid Example


Rulers Example


Full Screen Preview Button


Working with Selections.doc


Selection Appearance

A selection looks like a moving version of the dashed line in the diagram below.


Selection Tools


Select Shape Button


Freeehand Button


Select Shape Tool Style Bar


Select Area Dialog Box


Filename In Use Prompt


Save Selection Area Dialog Box


Load Selection Dialog Box


Load Selection Prompt


Feather Selection Dialog Box


Feathering

Feathering controls the sharpness of a selection’s edges. By fading a set width (in pixels) along the edges, it produces a smooth transition between a selection and the surrounding area. You can feather a selection when or after you create it. Feather a selection when you create it by entering a feather value on the Tool Controls tab; feather it after by choosing the Feather command from the Modify submenu of the Selections menu. You must feather a selection before editing the data it contains. The feathering value is the width of the transition area in pixels. A higher feathering value creates softer edges by feathering more pixels. Feathering is useful when pasting a selection. The fading helps the selection blend into the background and appear more natural.


Selection Opacity Dialog Box


Transparent Color Select Dialog Box


Corners of an Ellipse or Circle


Open / Load Dialog Boxes:	Selecting a Folder

Window:	How To


TOPIC: Look in Drop Down Box


Look in Drop Down Box
Selecting a Folder:

Look in Drop Down Box

Up One Level Button

Contents List Box

The Look In Drop Down Box lists the currently selected folder and any folders above it, including the Windows system folders (Desktop, My Computer, etc.). To select a folder:

1	Click on the drop down box to open it.

2	Click on the folder that you want to select. If the folder isn't visible, use the scrollbar to move through the list.


TOPIC: Up One Level Button


Up One Level Button
Selecting a Folder:

Look in Drop Down Box

Up One Level Button

Contents List Box

Clicking on the Up One Level Button takes you to the folder that directly contains the current folder. For example, if the current folder is C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM, clicking on the button will take you to C:\WINDOWS.


TOPIC: Contents List Box


Contents List Box
Selecting a Folder:

Look in Drop Down Box

Up One Level Button

Contents List Box

The Contents List Box displays the contents of the folder that is currently selected in the Look In Drop Down Box. To select a folder:

1	Click on the folder that you want to select. If the folder isn't visible, use the scrollbar to move through the list.

2	Click on the Open Button. Paint Shop Pro will update the Look In Drop Down Box and the Contents List Box.


Save Dialog Boxes:	Selecting a Folder

Window:	How To


TOPIC: Save in Drop Down Box


Save in Drop Down Box
Selecting a Folder:

Save In Drop Down Box

Up One Level Button

Contents List Box

The Save In Drop Down Box lists the currently selected folder and any folders above it, including the Windows system folders (Desktop, My Computer, etc.). To select a folder:

1	Click on the drop down box to open it.

2	Click on the folder that you want to select. If the folder isn't visible, use the scrollbar to move through the list.


TOPIC: Up One Level Button


Up One Level Button
Selecting a Folder:

Save In Drop Down Box

Up One Level Button

Contents List Box

Clicking on the Up One Level Button takes you to the folder that directly contains the current folder. For example, if the current folder is C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM, clicking on the button will take you to C:\WINDOWS.


TOPIC: Contents List Box


Contents List Box
Selecting a Folder:

Save In Drop Down Box

Up One Level Button

Contents List Box

The Contents List Box displays the contents of the folder that is currently selected in the Save In Drop Down Box. To select a folder:

1	Click on the folder that you want to select. If the folder isn't visible, use the scrollbar to move through the list.

2	Click on the Save Button. Paint Shop Pro will update the Save In Drop Down Box and the Contents List Box.


Save Dialog Boxes:	Creating a Folder

Window:	How To


TOPIC: Creating a New Folder


Creating a New Folder

To add a folder to the currently-selected folder:

1	Click on the Create New Folder Button. Paint Shop Pro will add a "new folder" item to the Contents List Box.

2	Type a name for the new folder. You can edit the name as you would any other text.

3	Press <Enter>. Paint Shop Pro will create the new folder, add it to the Contents List Box, and highlight it.

4	Press <Enter> again. Paint Shop Pro will open the new folder.


Select Folder Dlg:	Selecting a Folder

Window:	Steps2


TOPIC: Step 1: Select the Folder


Step 1: Select the Folder
Selecting a Folder

Step 1: Select the Folder

You use the Select Folder Dialog Box to choose a folder for a function or feature. You select a folder using the following controls:

Look In Drop Down Box

Up One Level Button

Contents List Box


TOPIC: Step 2: Choose the Select Button


Step 2: Choose the Select Button
Selecting a Folder

Step 2: Choose the Select Button

Click on the Select Button. Paint Shop Pro will return to the function that called the Select Folder Dialog Box.


Select Folder Dlg:	Creating a Folder

Window:	Steps2


TOPIC: Step 1: Select the Parent Folder


Step 1: Select the Parent Folder
Creating a Folder

Step 1: Select the Parent Folder

You use the Select Folder Dialog Box to create a folder for use by the Browser or by the Batch Conversion Utility. Use the following controls to select the folder that will contain the new folder:

Look In Drop Down Box

Up One Level Button

Contents List Box


TOPIC: Step 2: Create the New Folder


Step 2: Create the New Folder
Creating a Folder

Step 2: Create the New Folder

1	Click on the Create New Folder Button. Paint Shop Pro will add a "new folder" item to the Contents List Box.

2	Type a name for the new folder. You can edit the name as you would any other text.

3	Press <Enter>. Paint Shop Pro will create the new folder, add it to the Contents List Box, and highlight it.

4	Press <Enter> again. Paint Shop Pro will open the new folder.


TOPIC: Step 3: Choose the Select Button


Step 3: Choose the Select Button
Creating a Folder

Step 3: Choose the Select Button

Click on the Select Button. Paint Shop Pro will return to the function that called the Select Folder Dialog Box.


Color Management

Window:	Main


TOPIC: Color Management


Color Management Overview
Color Management

Overview

Color Management is a Windows 98/NT 5 feature that improves color rendition when an image or page is displayed on your monitor and printed by your printer.  It also allows you to preview, within the limitations of the monitor, what the image will look like when printed on a particular color printer.  Color profiles are installed when the printer or monitor is installed and used every time colors are displayed or printed.  For more information about how Color Management works, refer to your Windows documentation.  To use Color Management in Paint Shop Pro, choose Preferences from the File menu, then choose Color Management from the Preferences submenu.  The Color Management dialog box appears.

1	Select the Enable Color Management check box.

2	Select Basic Color Management if you want to set how colors will appear on your monitor and printer.  Select Proofing if you want to preview how colors would appear on a particular device.

3	Select the applicable device profiles and settings in the drop-down boxes.

4	Click OK.


 Monitor Gamma


Monitor Gamma

Overview

You can adjust your monitor’s gamma level by choosing Preferences from the File menu, then choosing Monitor Gamma from the Preferences submenu.

For more information on Monitor Gamma preferences:

click here.


Jasc Palette File Format

Window:	Main


TOPIC: Jasc Palette File Format


Jasc Palette File Format

Overview

The Jasc palette file format is not the same as the Microsoft palette format. Paint Shop Pro also reads and writes the Microsoft format.

Paint Shop Pro can save 16 and 256 color palette files in the Jasc palette file format (extension ".PAL") . For an example, click the Example tab above. The file type was created as a text file so that you can edit or create palettes with a text editor, such as Notepad. The file structure is as follows:

Item	Setting
Header	JASC-PAL
Version	0100
Number of Colors	16 or 256
Palette Data	Made up of Red, Green and Blue color components. Color components are values from 0 to 255. RGB values must be separated by one space. Each RGB series must be on a separate line.
Editing a Palette File as Text

You can edit a ".PAL" file using a text editor, such as Notepad.

Example


TOPIC: Example


Jasc Palette File Format

Example

The following shows Window’s default colors in the PAL file format:

JASC-PAL

0100

16

0 0 0

128 0 0

0 128 0

128 128 0

0 0 128

128 0 128

0 128 128

192 192 192

128 128 128

255 0 0

0 255 0

255 255 0

0 0 255

255 0 255

0 255 255

255 255 255


Paint Shop Pro Shortcuts

Window:	Main


TOPIC: Paint Shop Pro Shortcuts


Keyboard Shortcuts
Paint Shop Pro Shortcuts

Command	Keyboard Shortcut	Command	Keyboard Shortcut
File Menu		Edit Menu
New	Ctrl + N	Undo	Ctrl + Z
Open	Ctrl + O	Undo History	Shift +Ctrl+Z
Browse	Ctrl + B	Cut	Ctrl + X
Save	Ctrl + S	Copy	Ctrl + C
Save As	F12	Copy Merged	Shift +Ctrl+C
Save Copy As	Ctrl + F12	Paste
Delete	Ctrl + Del	As New Image	Ctrl + V
Print	Ctrl + P	As New Layer	Ctrl + L
		As New Selection	Ctrl + E
		As Transp. Selectn.	Shift +Ctrl+E
		Into Selection	Shift +Ctrl+L
		Clear	Del
View Menu		Image Menu
Full Screen Edit	Shift + A	Flip	Ctrl + I
Full Screen Preview	Shift + Ctrl + A	Mirror	Ctrl + M
Normal Viewing	Ctrl + Alt + N	Rotate	Ctrl + R
Image Info	Shift + I	Crop to Selection	Shift + R
Grid	Ctrl + Alt + G	Resize	Shift + S
Color Menu		Layer Menu
Brightness/Contrast	Shift + B	Select Current Layer	Ctrl + (layer number)
Gamma Correction	Shift + G
Highlt/Midtn/Shdw	Shift + M	Selection Menu
Hue/Satrtn/Lumnce	Shift + H	Select All	Ctrl + A
Red/Green/Blue	Shift + U	Select None	Ctrl + D
Colorize	Shift + L	From Mask	Shift + Ctrl + S
Posterize	Shift + Z	Hide Selctn. Marquee	Shift + Ctrl + M
Edit Palette	Shift + P	Invert	Shift + Ctrl + I
Load Palette	Shift + O	Promote Layer	Shift + Ctrl + P
		Float	Ctrl + F
		Defloat	Shift + Ctrl + F
Mask Menu		Capture Menu
Hide All	Shift + Y	Start	Shift + C
Invert	Shift + K
Edit	Ctrl + K	Window Menu
View Mask	Ctrl + Alt + V	New Window	Shift + W
		Duplicate	Shift + D
		Fit To Window	Ctrl + W
		Tool Palette Tools and Brushes
Zoom (Magnifier)	g	Color Replacer	, (comma)
Deform	d	Retouch	z
Crop	r	Eraser	e
Mover	v	Picture Tube	. (period)
Selection	s	Airbrush	u
Freehand Selection	a	Flood Fill	f
Magic Wand Selection	m	Text	x
Eye Dropper	y	Line	i
Paintbrush	b	Shape	/
Clone	n


General Program Preferences

Window:	Main


TOPIC: General Program Preferences Overview


General Program Preferences Overview
General Program Preferences

General Program Preferences Overview

You can change many of Paint Shop Pro’s configuration settings from the General Preferences dialog box.. To access the dialog box, choose Preferences from the File menu, and then choose General Program Preferences from the Preferences submenu. The options in the General Preferences dialog box are grouped under ten tabs. When you have finished setting preferences, click the OK button.


TOPIC: Undo Preferences


Undo Preferences
General Program Preferences

Undo Preferences

The Undo command removes an image’s last change. The Undo Preferences tab options determine where and if Paint Shop Pro will retain the image’s undo information.

Enable the Undo System

When this check box is selected, Paint Shop Pro can undo a set number of the most recent steps performed on an open image.  If the box is not checked, you cannot undo individual steps. You can, however, still undo all of your changes by choosing the Revert command from the File menu.

Limit Undo Disk Usage

When this box is checked, you can set a maximum amount of disk usage available for undoing operations by entering values in the text box or by using the arrow buttons to change the value.  The value can be set between 5 and 999 MB of storage per open image

Limit Number of Steps to Undo

When this box is checked, you can limit the number of steps that can be undone by entering values in the text box or by using the arrow buttons to change the value.  The range of values is 1 to 99 per open image.

Compress Undo Information

When this box is checked, undo information will be compressed, which conserves disk space but results in slower undo operation.

Update Undo Buffers

When this box is checked, undo buffers (the storage area for undo information) will be updated for each brush stroke.


TOPIC: Plugins Preferences


Plugins Preferences
General Program Preferences

Plug-in Preferences

The Plug-in Filters Preferences tab options determine if Paint Shop Pro will use your system’s image processing and image import filters. Adobe-compatible filters are the Windows standard for image processing filters.


TOPIC: Viewing Preferences


Viewing Preferences
General Program Preferences

Viewing Preferences

The Viewing preferences controls if and how Paint Shop Pro automatically sizes images and image windows. A viewing option is on when its check box is marked.

Zooming

New Images

After Changing Size


TOPIC: Palettes Preferences


Palettes Preferences
General Program Preferences

Dialogs and Palettes Preferences

The Dialogs and Palettes Preferences tab options determine how Paint Shop Pro displays color data.

Windows Color Picker

Paint Shop Pro provides two types of color dialog boxes: the default Paint Shop Pro color dialog box and the standard Windows color dialog box.  Select the "Use standard Windows color picker" check box to use this dialog color dialog box.  When the check box is not selected, the Paint Shop Pro color dialog box is used.

Display Options

When the check box labeled "Display large text and icons on palettes" is selected, Paint Shop Pro displays enlarged icons for each palette tool. When the check box labeled "Display flat style toolbars" is selected, Paint Shop Pro displays flat buttons. Leave this unchecked if you are working on a laptop. The three-dimensional toolbar buttons are easier to see on a laptop.

Confirmation Messages

When the "Do not display confirmation dialogs during save or image processing operations" check box is selected, you will not be prompted to confirm your commands when you change color depth, flatten an image, or choose a processing function, or when Paint Shop Pro needs to alter the image before saving it.

Color Palette Options

The the Color Palette options determine how Paint Shop Pro displays color data in the Current Color panel on the Color palette.

You can display the data in RGB or HSL format.

You can display the values in decimal or hexadecimal format.


TOPIC: Browser Preferences


Browser Preferences
General Program Preferences

Browser Preferences

The Browser Preferences control how Paint Shop Pro displays the image thumbnails, and whether it saves the image data to the disk.

Thumbnail Size

Thumbnail Selection Color

Saving Browser Files

Automatically Updating Thumbnails


TOPIC: Miscellaneous Preferences


Miscellaneous Preferences
General Program Preferences

Miscellaneous Preferences

The Miscellaneous Preferences control:

The length of the file list at the bottom of the File menu.

The color tolerance setting for transparent pastes.

Whether you are prompted to save modified files when you choose Close All from the Window menu.

Whether you are prompted to empty the clipboard when you exit the program.

Whether the information in the active window is redrawn whenever you position image elements.

Whether the splash screen is displayed when Paint Shop Pro starts.


Miscellaneous Preferences
General Program Preferences

Rulers and Units Preferences Tab

The Rulers and Units Preferences tab options control how rulers and grids are displayed on the screen and the unit settings (i.e., pixels, inches, or centimeters) for each.

Rulers

In the Rulers panel, select whether you want the units on the rulers to be in pixels, inches, or centimeters. Type a number into the text area spin or use the arrow buttons to set the value.  Set the ruler colors either to match the other toolbars or to be black on white.

Default Resolution

In the Default Resolution panel, choose the program default resolution for new images in pixels/inch or pixels/centimeter using the drop-down box.  Set the resolution value by typing a number into the text area or by using the arrow buttons to set the value.

Grid

In the Grid panel, select the units of measurements from the drop-down box (pixels, inches, centimeters) and the horizontal and vertical grid spacing in the units you selected. To change the color of the grid lines, click the Change button to open the Color dialog box and select a new color from the palette. You can even choose a custom color.


Cursor and Tablet Preferences
General Program Preferences

Cursors and Tablet Preferences

The Cursors and Tablet Preferences tab options control the appearance of the cursor and the use of pressure-sensitive tablets.

Cursors

Select the "Use precise cursor for tools" check box if you wish to use a modified cursor instead of the standard Windows cursor.  This cursor can provide additional precision for placing and positioning image elements.  Fill in the "Show brush shape outline" check box if you wish to have the outer limits of the paintbrush shown when you use the paintbrush tool.

Tablets

Paint Shop Pro allows you to use a pressure-sensitive tablet with a digitizing pen or other input device.  Fill in the "Vary opacity" check box if you want pressure on the tip of the input device to control opacity.  Fill in the "Vary color" check box if you want tip pressure to control color.


Import Filter Preferences
General Program Preferences

Import Filter Preferences

The Import Filters Preferences determine how Aldus-compatible import filters work with Paint Shop Pro to read additional file formats. Aldus-compatible format is the Windows standard for file import filters.

To use Aldus-compatible import filters with Paint Shop Pro:

1	Select the Enable Import Filters check box.

2	Enter the appropriate section heading from your WIN.INI file in the text box.  For most users, this will be "MS Graphic Import Filters."


Transparency Preferences
General Program Preferences

Transparency Preferences Tab

The Transparency Preferences tab options control how transparent backgrounds and transparent areas of a layer appear on the screen.

Choose the grid size using the drop-down box.  (The default is Medium.)  Choose grid colors from the Scheme drop-down box.  A preview of transparency appearance will be displayed in the right side of the tab.


Undo Preferences

Window:	More


TOPIC: Disabled


Disabled
Undo Preferences

Disabled

When "Disabled" is selected, Paint Shop Pro does not save undo information.


TOPIC: To Memory


To Memory
Undo Preferences

To Memory

When "To Memory" is selected, Paint Shop Pro saves the undo information in RAM, which provides the quickest retrieval. If your system is short on memory, or you are working with very large, memory-intensive images, this option may prove too demanding. Try the "To Disk" setting instead.


TOPIC: To Disk


To Disk
Undo Preferences

To Disk

When "To Disk" is selected, Paint Shop Pro saves the undo information to the Windows temporary folder, which places less demand on your system's RAM, but offers slower retrieval. If the drive containing your Windows temporary folder is short on space, this option may take too long to read and write, and you may encounter problems with large image files.


Plugins Preferences

Window:	More


TOPIC: Adobe-Compatible Image Processing Filters


Adobe-Compatible Image Processing Filters
Plugins Preferences

Adobe-Compatible Image Processing Filters

Adobe-compatible is the Windows standard for image processing filters. To use Adobe-compatible filters with Paint Shop Pro:

1	Select the "Enable Filters" check box.

2	Select the "Include Sub-Folders" check box if you want to search for filters in sub-folders as well as the selected folder.

3	Select the "Limited Loaded Plug-In Files" check box if you want to restrict loaded files to those with an extension of .8B? only.

4	Select the "Enable Plug-In Automatic File Format Identification" check box if you want the browser to read file formats supplied as plug-ins.  If the plug-in displays a dialog box whenever it loads a file or displays other unwanted behavior, you may want to disable this option.

5	For each folder you wish to specify for plug-in files, click the Browse button. Paint Shop Pro will open the Select Folder dialog box.

6	Use the Select Folder dialog box to select the folder that contains the filters.


TOPIC: Aldus-Compatible Image Import Filters


Aldus-Compatible Image Import Filters
Plugins Preferences

Aldus-Compatible Image Import Filters

Aldus-compatible is the Windows standard for file import filters. Paint Shop Pro can use Aldus-compatible filters to read additional file formats. To use Aldus-compatible import filters:

1	Mark the Enable Import Filters check box.

2	Enter the appropriate section heading from your WIN.INI file in the text box. For most users, this will be "MS Graphic Import Filters".


Viewing Preferences

Window:	More


TOPIC: Zooming


Zooming
Viewing Preferences

Zooming

The Zooming options determine if Paint Shop Pro automatically resizes an image window when you zoom in or zoom out. A window is resized to include as much of the image as possible.


TOPIC: New Images


New Images
Viewing Preferences

New Images

If you open an image that is too large to fit in its image window, and the Auto Size option under New Images is turned on, Paint Shop Pro will automatically set the image's magnification so that the entire image is visible.


TOPIC: After Changing Size


After Changing Size
Viewing Preferences

After Changing Size

The After Changing Size options determine how Paint Shop Pro responds to a change in image size:

If the Fit Window To Image option is turned on, the image window will be resized to accommodate the new image size.

If the Auto Size option is turned on, and an image's size is increased to the point that it cannot fit in its image window, then the image's magnification will be reduced accordingly.


Browser Preferences

Window:


TOPIC: Thumbnail Size


Thumbnail Size
Browser Preferences

Thumbnail Size

There are four thumbnail size options. Each option is defined as width and height in pixels. You select a size by clicking on it.


TOPIC: Thumbnail Selection Color


Thumbnail Selection Color
Browser Preferences

Thumbnail Selection Color

You can change the color that the Browser uses to highlight selected thumbnails.

1	Click the Change button. Paint Shop Pro will open the Color dialog box.

2	Use the dialog box to select the new color.


TOPIC: Saving Browser Files


Saving Browser Files
Browser Preferences

Saving Browser Files

The Browser can save a folder's image information to a file, which is named PSPBRWSE.JBF, and is saved in the scanned folder. When you scan the folder again, the Browser reads the information from the file, which provides much faster operation than re-scanning the folder's images.

To use this feature, mark the check box labeled "Save Browser files to disk".


TOPIC: Automatically Updating Thumbnails


Automatically Updating Thumbnails
Browser Preferences

Automatically Updating Thumbnails

When Paint Shop Pro reads a Browser file, it can either:

Display the image information "as is".

Check to see if any image files have been added, deleted, or modified since the last time the folder was scanned, and update the thumbnails accordingly.

To automatically update the image information, mark the check box labeled "Automatically update the thumbnails".


Miscellaneous Preferences

Window:	More


TOPIC: Recent File Listing


Recent File Listing
Miscellaneous Preferences

Recent File Listing

The Recent File Listing option sets the maximum number of files that can appear in the list at the bottom of the File menu. You use the spin control to change the setting. Note that:

You must restart Paint Shop Pro in order for the new setting to take effect.

If you increase the setting, you will not reach the new maximum list length until you have opened a sufficient number of new files. For example, if the old list was four files long, and you increased the setting to ten, then you will have to open six new files before you reach the new maximum length.


TOPIC: Transparent Paste Color Tolerance


Transparent Paste Color Tolerance
Miscellaneous Preferences

Transparent Paste Color Tolerance

When you paste data as a transparent selection, Paint Shop Pro adds it to the current image, defines it as a selection, then deselects all of the pixels that match the current background color.

You use the Tolerance Spin Control to set the color tolerance for transparent pastes. This tolerance value determines how closely the background color must match the transparent color for it to become transparent.

The spin control uses a scale of 0% to 200%, with 0 being no tolerance (only pixels with a perfect match will be deselected), and 200 being total tolerance (all pixels will be deselected).


TOPIC: Other Options


Other Options
Miscellaneous Preferences

Other Options

Window Close All

When the check box labeled "Do not ask to save changes on Window Close All" is marked, Paint Shop Pro will not prompt you to save files when you choose Close All from the Windows menu. All of the changes to all of the open files will be discarded.

Empty Clipboard on Exit.

When the check box labeled "Do not ask to empty clipboard on Exit" is selected, Paint Shop Pro will not prompt you to empty the Windows clipboard when you exit Paint Shop Pro.

Force Window Redraw

When the check box labeled "Force full window redraw when positioning image elements" is selected, Paint Shop Pro will redraw the information in the active window whenever you position image elements.

Show Splash Screen

When the check box labeled "Show splash screen when application starts" is selected, Paint Shop Pro will display its splash screen whenever you launch the application. The splash screen shows the Jasc Software, Inc. logo and the version number of Paint Shop Pro.


CMYK Conversion Preferences

Window:	More


TOPIC: CMYK Conversion Preferences


 CMYK Conversion Preferences

Overview

Paint Shop Pro allows you to print color separations, which is often important in the printing industry.  The color separation process is achieved in Paint Shop Pro using a CMYK (cyan, magenta, yellow, and black) conversion.  To access the CMYK Conversion Preferences dialog box, choose Preferences from the File menu, and then choose CMYK Conversion Preferences from the Preferences submenu. When you have finished setting preferences, click the OK button.

Select Profile

Modify Profile


 CMYK Conversion Preferences

Select Profile

A profile is a file that contains all the settings for a particular device.  All the CMYK settings are stored in a profile.

To select a profile:

1	Click the Current Profile drop-down box to view the profile choices.

2	Click the profile you want to use.

To remove a profile, click the Remove button.


 CMYK Conversion Preferences

Modify Profile

To modify a profile, click the Modify button. The CMYK Profile dialog box opens. The dialog box includes three tabs: Black Generation, Transfer and Components, and Ink Calibration.  Select a tab by clicking it.  When you are done modifying a profile, click OK.

Black Generation

The left side of the Black Generation tab includes areas to select methods and parameters for CMYK conversion.  The right side displays a graph of the total coverage limit and black ink limit parameters described below.

The CMYK Profile dialog box includes option buttons for two methods. Select a method by clicking it.

Undercolor Removal (UCR) replaces some of the cyan, magenta, and yellow components of neutral grey and shadow areas with black.  This helps compensate for some of the trapping problems that occur in multicolor printing.

Grey Component Replacement (GCR) replaces grey components in colored areas of a reproduction with black.  The least prominent color is reduced or removed completely, along with proportional amounts of the other two colors, to define a grey component, which is then replaced with black ink.

You can set values for the following parameters:

Total Coverage Limit, which can range from 200 to 400%.

Blank Ink Coverage Limit, which can range from 0 to 200%.

Black Starts At, which can range from 0 to 100%.

GCR Black Gamma, which can range from 1 to 4.

Transfer and Components

The left side of the Transfer and Components tab displays a graph of the transfer curves for cyan, magenta, yellow, and black.  The right side displays parameters for grey and color components.

Each transfer curve contains five adjustable points that define the curve based on its zero-tone, quarter-tone, mid-tone, three-quarter-tone, and full-tone percentages. The default curve is a straight line from 0 to 100%.  A curve that slopes above this 45 line produces darker tones. To select a curve, click the Transfer Curve drop-down box and click the curve.  To adjust the curve, click one of the points and drag it up or down.  To return to the default curve, click the Default button.

To set grey and color components, type values into the corresponding text boxes.  Values can range from 0 to 100%.

Ink Calibration

The Ink Calibration tab provides textboxes to adjust for color shifts. The Hue and Greyness portion displays six colors, along with the combined CMY color.  The Grey Balance portion includes the textboxes for adjusting CMY percentages.


File Association Preferences

Window:	Main


TOPIC: File Association Preferences Overview


File Association Preferences
File Associations Preferences

Overview

The Associations Preferences dialog box allows you to select the file types that will be associated with Paint Shop Pro.  When Paint Shop Pro is first installed, you will automatically be asked to select file types for association.  The selected file types may be changed at any time using the Associations dialog box.

The left side of the dialog box lists the various file types.  Click the check boxes for each file type you want to be associated with Paint Shop Pro.  The right side of the dialog box provides keys to quickly select all or none of the file types, as well as the unused file types.  To select all file types, click the Select All button.  To select any file types that have not been selected by other applications, click the Select Unused button.  If you do not wish to have any file types associated with Paint Shop Pro, click the Select None button.  The Extensions button allows you to define additional file extensions for the format.  When you are done making selections, click the OK button.


Working with Selections

Window:	Main


TOPIC: Working with Selections


Working with Selections Overview
Working with Selections

Working with Selections

Selecting part of an image is the first step in a variety of editing tasks. You can move a selection, copy or delete its contents, alter its colors, apply a filter to it, and more.

What Does a Selection Look Like?

A selection is identified by a border of black and white dashes called a marquee. The marquee defines the area of a selection, but is not restricted to it. The marquee can move with or without the selection it defines. When you move only the marquee, the new area within it becomes the new selection.

Hiding and Viewing the Marquee

The marquee is normally visible. However, as you work with selections, there will be times when you want to hide the marquee. To hide the marquee, choose Hide the Selection Marquee from the Selections menu. A check mark appears in the menu next to the command.

To view the marquee again choose Hide the Selection Marquee again. The check mark disappears, and the marquee reappears.


TOPIC: Creating a Selection


Creating a Selection
 Working with Selections

Creating a Selection

Selecting Part of an Image

You select part of an image by drawing a line around the area or (with the Magic Wand) clicking the color that you want to select.

Using the Selection Tool

Using the Freehand Tool

Using the Magic Wand Tool

Selecting an Entire Layer

To select an entire layer of an image:

1	Click the Layer button of a layer to make it current.

2	Choose Select All from the Selections menu or click
the Select All button on the toolbar. A marquee appears around the layer.

Making a Selection from a Mask

To make a selection from a mask:

1	Create a mask using any of the methods described in the help topic "Using Masks."

2	From the Selections menu, choose From Mask.


Selecting an Entire Image
 Search / Selecting an Entire Image


TOPIC: Removing a Selection


Removing a Selection
Working with Selections

Removing a Selection

To remove a selection from the active image:

You can choose Select None from the Selections menu.

If you are using one of the Selection Tools, you can remove a selection by clicking anywhere in the image with the secondary mouse button.


TOPIC: Inverting a Selection


Inverting a Selection
Working with Selections

Inverting a Selection

At times, the easiest way to make a selection is to select the part of the image you don’t want and then reverse the selection. For example, if the background is one color, select it and then invert the selection.

To swap an image's selected and non-selected areas, choose Invert from the Selections menu or click the Invert
button on the toolbar. The marquee changes so that it
encloses the opposite area of the image.


TOPIC: Matting


Matting
Working with Selections

Matting

When you move a selection, some of the pixels surrounding the border are included, especially when the selection has been antialiased or feathered. Matting cleans up the border by removing these pixels. The matting commands can also be applied to layers.

Removing Black and White Matte

Applying the Defringe Command


TOPIC: Modifying a Selection


Modifying a Selection
Working with Selections

Modifying a Selection

The Modify submenu in the Selections menu contains six commands for modifying a selection. You can:

Contract the Selection

Expand the Selection

Change the feathering

Grow the Selection

Select Similar Areas

Remove a Selected Color color

You can also Cut, Copy, and Paste selections, and apply the Flip, Mirror, Rotate, Deformation, Filter, and Effect commands to selections much like you apply them to images.


 TOPIC: Saving and Loading Selections


Saving and Loading Selections
Working with Selections

Saving and Loading Selections

Paint Shop Pro lets you save a selection in two ways:

As a file with the ".sel" extension on your hard drive

As an alpha channel within the image

A channel contains information about the color elements in an image; for example, a RGB image contains a red channel, a green channel, and a blue channel. An alpha channel is a channel that saves information on a mask or selection you create. When you save a selection as an alpha channel, you save it as a grey scale bitmap within the image. An advantage of the ".psp" format is that its files hold the alpha channels within the image. TIFF and TGA files can hold one alpha channel; almost all the others will not hold any.

You can load a selection:

From a file

From an alpha channel


TOPIC: Selection Modes


Selection Modes
Working with Selections

Selection Modes

There are two selection modes:

A floating selection temporarily rests above an image or layer. You can move or modify it without changing the original image. The Layer palette displays a button labeled Floating Selection to indicate a selection is floating.

A standard selection is part of an image or layer. When you move or edit a standard selection, you modify the image itself.


TOPIC: Moving a Selection


Moving a Selection
Working with Selections

Moving a Selection

You can move a selection within its image, or move just the marquee.

 Moving a Selection Within Its Image

 Moving the Marquee


Moving a Selection
Working with Selections

Transforming a Selection

Promoting to a Layer

NOTE: To promote a selection to a layer or convert it to a seamless pattern, the image must be a 24-bit color or a grey scale image.

To promote a selection to a layer, choose Promote to Layer from the Selections menu. This copies a selection and creates a new layer from it. The selection area is retained in the layer, and the original selection is not affected. Both floating and standard selections can be promoted. Use this command only to promote a selection within its image.

Converting to a Seamless Pattern

To convert a selection, choose Convert to Seamless Pattern from the Selections menu.  You create seamless patterns from selections. These custom-made patterns can then be used to paint with the Flood Fill tool or for Web backgrounds. The patterns created are always rectangular. When you use this command, a new window is created with the seamless pattern and the original image is not affected.


Selecting a Regular Area

Window:	How To


TOPIC: Selecting a Regular Area


Selecting a Regular Area
Using the Selection Tool

Using the Selection Tool

The Selection tool makes selections in four shapes:

Rectangle

Square

Ellipse

Circle

Setting the Selection Tool Options

Making a Selection


TOPIC: Setting the Selection Tool Options


Setting the Select Shape Tool Options
Using the Selection Tool

Setting the Selection Tool Options

Before making a selection, set the shape and other tool options:

1	If the Tool and Control palettes are not visible, display them by clicking their buttons on the toolbar or pressing <O> (for the Control palette) and<P> (for the Tool palette).

2	Click the Selection tool in the Tool palette.

3	On the Tool Controls tab of the Control palette, choose one of the four shapes from the Selection type drop-down box. You choices are square, rectangle, ellipse, and circle.

4	To feather the selection, type or use the Feather spin control to set a width in the Feather box. The width can be from 0 to 20 pixels. Set the width to 0 to create a selection with no feathering.

 Be sure to feather a selection before you apply editing changes.

5	To antialias the selection, select its check box. Antialiasing is similar to feathering, but more precise. It produces a smooth-edged selection by partially filling in pixels along the edge, making them semi-transparent.

 You must select antialiasing before making a selection; after making a selection, you cannot add it.


TOPIC: Using the Selection Tool


Using the Select Shape Tool
Using the Selection Tool

Using the Selection Tool

1	Place the mouse at the corner (for rectangles or squares) or center (for circles or ellipses) of the area you want to select. If the program preferences are set to use the Precise cursors, the cursor will become crosshairs; otherwise, it will look like a crosshairs with either a square or circle at its lower left, depending on the shape you have chosen.

2	Click and drag the mouse until the selection is the size you want. As the mouse moves, a line appears to indicate the border of the selection.

3	Release the mouse button. The selection border becomes a marquee.


Using the Select Area Dialog Box
Using the Selection Tool

Using the Select Area Dialog Box

You use the Select Area dialog box to specify the coordinates of a rectangular area.

1	Double-click the Selection tool on the Tool palette. Paint Shop Pro will open the dialog box.

2	Do one of the following:

To select a specific area, enter the coordinates of the area to be retained.

To use the active selection, click the Surround current selection option.

To select the non-transparent area of a layer, click the Select opaque area--current layer option.

To select the non-transparent area of the image, click the Select opaque area--merged option.

3	Click the OK button. Paint Shop Pro will close the dialog box and create the selection.

The Crop Area dialog box provides the same options as the Select Area Dialog box, but removes the areas outside the selection.


Selecting an Irregular Area

Window:	More


TOPIC: Selecting an Irregular Area


Selecting an Irregular Area
Using the Freehand Tool

Selecting an Irregular Area

The Freehand tool makes selections with three types of borders:

Irregularly shaped borders

Point to point straight borders

Borders from edges between contrasting
color or light

The tool has a feathering option that determines the sharpness of the selection's edges.

Setting the Feathering Option

Making a Freehand Selection

Making a Point to Point Selection

Making a Smart Edge Selection


TOPIC: Setting the Freehand Tool Options


Setting the Freehand Tool Options
Using the Freehand Tool

Setting the Freehand Tool Options

1	Click the Freehand tool on the Tool palette. If the Control palette is visible, it will display the Freehand Tool's Feather Spin Control.

2	If the Control palette isn't visible, display it now.

3	On the Tool Controls tab of the Control palette, choose one of the three tool types from the Selection type drop-down box.

4	Use the Feather Spin Control to set the selection feathering. The feathering determines the sharpness of a selection's edges. A setting of 20 creates the softest edges, and 0 creates the sharpest edges.

5	To antialias the selection, select its check box.

6	To create a selection using the entire image and not limit the action to the current layer, select the “Sample Merged” check box.


TOPIC: Using the Freehand Tool


Using the Freehand Tool

Using the Freehand Tool

1	Click the Freehand tool on the Tool Palette.

2	Select Freehand as the Selection Type on the Tools Control tab and set the options.

3	If the image contains an existing selection, you can add area to it, or remove area from it:

To add area to the selection, press and hold the <Shift> key.

To remove area from the selection, press and hold the <Ctrl> key.

3	Point the cursor's crosshairs at any point along the boundary of the area that you want to select.

4	Press and hold the primary mouse button (the button you use most often).

5	Drag the cursor to draw the selection's boundary. The boundary can cross itself. The selection will contain any image data that is within an area enclosed by the boundary.

6	Release the mouse button. If you are holding either the <Shift> key or the <Ctrl> key, you can release them too. If you have not returned to the starting point, Paint Shop Pro will "close" the selection by adding a straight line between the selection's starting and ending points.


Using the Freehand Tool

Making a Point to Point Selection

Use the Point to Point selection when you want to connect straight lines.

After clicking the Point to Point selection:

1	Click the Freehand tool, select Point to Point as the Selection Type, and set the options.

2	Click the cursor on the point in the image where you want your line to start. The center of the crosshairs is the point. As the mouse moves, a straight line connects it to the starting point.

3	Click the image wherever you want to anchor the line and change its direction.

4	To delete an anchor point from the line, press <Delete> as you move to the next point.

5	When the line encloses the selected area and has connected to the starting point, either double-click or right-click the point. The line becomes a marquee to indicate that the selection is complete.


Using the Freehand Tool

Making a Smart Edge Selection

Use the Smart Edge tool to select the border between two areas of contrasting color or light. To make a Smart Edge selection:

1	Click the Freehand tool, select Smart Edge as the Selection Type, and set the options.

2	Move the cursor over the image. The center of the crosshairs is the point.

3	Click where you want to start the selection, and then move the mouse. As you move it, a selection box encloses the edge.

4	Click the image as needed to keep the edge inside the selection box. Each time you click, the box shrinks into a line that follows the edge.

5	To remove the previous click point, press the <Delete> key as you move to the next click point.

6	When you have completed the selection, double-click or right-click the mouse. The line becomes a marquee indicating the border of the selection.

 If the border crosses over itself, everything within the border is selected.


 Selecting aN AREA BY Color

Window:	More


TOPIC: Selecting an Area by Color


Selecting a Color Object
Using the Magic Wand Tool

Overview

Unlike the other two selection tools, the Magic Wand
tool works by selecting content instead of defining
edges. It uses four types of values for making selections:

RGB Value

Hue

Brightness

All Pixels

Setting the Options

Making a Selection


TOPIC: Setting the Magic Wand Options


Setting the Magic Wand Options
Using the Magic Wand Tool

Setting the Options

Before making a selection, set the Magic Wand tool options:

1	Click the Magic Wand tool on the Tool palette.

2	Choose a selection mode from the Match Mode box of the Control palette’s Tool Controls tab. The choices are RGB, Hue, Brightness, and All Pixels.

3	Choose a Tolerance factor by clicking the spin controls or typing a value.

4	To feather the selection, type or use the Feather spin control to set a width in the Feather box. The width can be from 0 to 20 pixels. Set the width to 0 to create a selection with no feathering.

5	To create a selection using the entire image and not limit the action to the current layer, select the "Sample Merged" check box.

Options

Match Mode makes a selection based on one of the four values: RGB, Hue, Brightness, or All Pixels. No transparent areas are selected.

Tolerance controls how similar to the selected mode the value of a pixel must be before it is selected. At low settings, the values must be close. At higher settings the tolerance is greater, so the Magic Wand chooses more pixels.

Feathering controls the sharpness of a selection’s edges.

 Be sure to feather a selection before you apply editing changes.

Sample Merged option, when selected, causes the Magic Wand tool to select from all layers of the image within the selected area. When the option is not selected, the Magic Wand tool limits the selection to the active layer.


TOPIC: Using the Magic Wand


Using the Magic Wand
Using the Magic Wand Tool

Using the Magic Wand

1	Move the cursor over the image.

2	Click the color you want to select.

3	Release the mouse button. A marquee surrounds the selection.


Saving & Loading

Window:	More


TOPIC: Saving a Selection


Saving a Selection
Saving and Loading Selections

Saving a Selection to a File

To save a selection to a file:

1	Choose Save to Disk from the Selections menu. The Windows browser opens.

2	Navigate to the folder in which you want to save your selection.

3	Type a file name for the selection in the File Name box.

4	Click OK. The browser closes, and Paint Shop Pro saves the selection as a ".sel" file.


Saving a Selection
Saving and Loading Selections

Saving a Selection to an Alpha Channel

Use the alpha channel to save a selection with the image.

To save a selection to an alpha channel:

1	Choose Save to Alpha Channel from the Selections menu to open the Save to Alpha dialog box. The image’s name appears in the "Available Documents" box and the Preview box displays the selection.

2	In the Available Alpha Channels list, double-click the New Channel selection.

3	When the New Channel box opens, type a name for the selection.

4	Click OK. Paint Shop Pro saves the selection to the alpha channel, and both boxes close.

 After you have saved the selection, it is still selected in the image. Choose Select None from the Selections menu to deselect it.


TOPIC: Loading a Selection


Loading a Selection
Saving and Loading Selections

Loading a Selection from a Disk

To load a selection from the hard disk or another disk connected to your computer:

1	If the image has more than one layer, make current the layer in which you want to place the selection.

2	From the Selections menu, choose Load from Disk. The Load Selection Area dialog box opens. Selections are saved in the ".sel" format. Paint Shop Pro automatically places this format in the file type box.

3	Navigate to the file you want to load or type its name in the File Name box.

4	If you navigated to the file, click to highlight the file.

5	Click Open. The browser closes, and the active selection appears in the image.


Loading a Selection
Saving and Loading Selections

Loading a Selection from the Alpha Channel

Selection and masks can both be saved to the alpha channel, so you can load a mask as a selection and a selection as a mask. You can load a selection from the alpha channel of the current active image or any other image open in the workspace.

To load a selection from the alpha channel:

1	If the image contains more than one layer, select the layer in which you want to place the selection.

2	From the Selections menu, choose Load from Alpha Channel. The Load From Alpha dialog box opens.

3	To load a selection from the active image, leave the current image name in "Available Documents." To load a selection from another image, highlight its file name.

4	In the Available Alpha Channels list, click the selection or mask you want to load. A preview of it appears to the right of the list. You can view any selection or mask by clicking its name.

5	To delete any of the saved selections, select its name and click the delete button.

6	After you have chosen a selection, click OK. The dialog box closes, and the selection appears in the image.


Matting a Selection

Window:	More


TOPIC: Black and White Matting


Matting

Removing Black and White Matte

 The Matting commands can only be applied to a floating selection and to a 24-bit color or grey scale image.

When you copy (or cut) and paste an antialiased or feathered selection from a white or black to a colored background, the edge contains black and white. The Matte commands remove them from the edge.

To remove the black or white matte:

1	If the selection is not floating, choose Float from the Selections menu.

2	To remove the black matte, choose Remove Black Matte from the Matting command of the Selections menu; to remove the white matte, choose Remove White Matte.


Matting

Applying the Defringe Command

 The Defringe command can only be applied to a 24-bit color or a grey scale image.

Applying the Defringe command bleeds non-feathered pixels in the selection outward and over the "jaggies" in the feathered part of the selection. Use defringe when the background of selection is a color (not black or white).

To defringe a selection:

1	If the selection is not floating, choose Float from the Selections menu.

2	Choose Defringe from the Matting command of the Selections menu. The Defringe dialog box opens.

3	Enter the width you want to defringe by using the spin controls or typing a number.

4	Click OK. The dialog box closes, and Paint Shop Pro defringes the selection.


Modifying a Selection

Window:	More


TOPIC: Changing the Feathering


Changing the Feathering
Modifying a Selection

Subtracting from a Selection

To remove an area from an existing selection, press and hold the <Ctrl> key while you select the area.

To subtract an area from a selection using the Magic Wand tool, press and hold down the <Ctrl key> while clicking the area you want to remove.

Choose Contract from the Modify submenu of the Selections menu. In the Contract Selection dialog box, select the number of pixels by which you want the selection to contract. You can select up to 100 pixels.


Changing the Feathering
Modifying a Selection

Adding To a Selection

There are several ways to increase the area within a selection:

To add to a selection using the Selection and Freehand tools, press and hold down the <Shift> key while outlining the area you want to add.

To add to a selection using the Magic Wand tool, press and hold down the <Shift> key while clicking the area you want to add.

Choose Expand from the Modify submenu of the Selections menu. In the Expand Selection dialog box, select the number of pixels by which you want to expand the selection. You can select up to 100 pixels.

Choose Grow Selection from the Modify submenu of the Selections menu. This will expand the selection to include adjacent areas of similar color using the Magic Wand tolerance settings.

Choose Select Similar from the Modify submenu of the Selections menu. This will select all areas in the image with the same colors present in the current selection using the Magic Wand tolerance settings.

 The Grow Selection and Select Similar commands can only be applied to 24-bit color or grey scale images.


Changing the Feathering
Modifying a Selection

Changing the Feathering

Feathering determines the sharpness of a selection's edges. A higher setting creates softer edges, and a lower setting creates sharper edges. If you increase the feathering, Paint Shop Pro will expand the selection's borders to include the area necessary to fade the selection's edges.

1	Choose Modify from the Selections menu, and then choose Feather from the submenu. Paint Shop Pro will open the Feather Selection dialog box.

2	Use the Feather Spin Control to set the selection feathering.

3	Click the OK button. Paint Shop Pro will close the dialog box and apply the new feathering setting to the selection.


 TOPIC: Choosing a Transparent Color


Choosing a Transparent Color
Modifying a Selection

Removing a Selected Color

The Transparent Color command removes areas of a specific color from a selection. Paint Shop Pro deselects all the pixels in the selection that match the color you choose.

1	If you want to choose a color other than white, black, red, green, or blue, select it as one of the active colors.

2	Choose Modify from the Selections menu, and then choose Transparent Color from the submenu. Paint Shop Pro will open the Transparent Color Select dialog box.

3	Use the Transparent Color Drop Down Box to select the color.

4	Use the Tolerance Spin Control to set the color tolerance. The color tolerance setting determines how close the color of a pixel must be to the transparent color in order to be deselected. The spin control uses a scale of 0 to 200, with 0 being no tolerance (only pixels with a perfect match will be deselected), and 200 being total tolerance (all pixels will be deselected).

5	Click the OK button. Paint Shop Pro will close the dialog box and remove the color from the selection.


Selection Modes

Window:	More


TOPIC: Floating a Selection


Floating a Selection
Choosing a Selection Mode

Floating a Selection

To change the current selection from standard mode to floating mode, choose Float from the Selections menu or click the Float button on the toolbar. Moving a selection while pressing the <Alt> key will also place the selection in floating mode.


TOPIC: Defloating a Selection


Defloating a Selection
Choosing a Selection Mode

Defloating a Selection

To change the current selection from floating mode to standard mode, choose Defloat from the Selections menu or click the Defloat button on the toolbar. Paint Shop Pro will paste the selection's contents into the image or layer underneath.

The following actions also create or put a selection in standard mode:

Creating a new selection, except when the Floating option is selected.

Adding an area to or removing an area from a floating selection.


Moving a Selection

Window:	More


TOPIC: Moving a Selection Marquee and Its Contents


Moving a Selection Frame and Its Contents
Moving a Selection

Moving a Selection Within Its Image

When moving a selection, you can move the original selection and leave the space empty, or you can move a copy of the selection, leaving the original. Use the same tool to move the selection as you used to create it.

Dragging

Cutting and Dragging

To move a selection by cutting it from the layer and leaving a transparent area, drag the selection with the selection tool. When you drag the selection, it changes to a floating selection.

Copying and Dragging

To move a copy of a selection while leaving the original intact, <Alt>+Click and then drag the selection with the selection tool. When you drag the selection, it changes to a floating selection.

Moving Pixel by Pixel

To move a selection one pixel at a time, press and hold the <Shift> key while pressing the keyboard arrows.<Shift> + <> moves the selection up, <Shift> + <> the selection down, <Shift> + <> moves the selection to the left, <Shift> + <> moves the selection to the right. When you nudge the selection, it changes to a floating selection. Cutting the selection leaves a transparent area. To move a copy of a selection one pixel at a time while leaving the original intact, use the same method while keeping the <Alt> key pressed in.


TOPIC: Moving a Selection Marquee Only


Moving a Selection Frame Only
Moving a Selection

Moving a Selection Marquee Only

If you make a selection and then want to change the area the border encloses, move the marquee. This is useful when you want to fine-tune the area inside an oval or other selection shape.

 Before moving the marquee, you must click the Mover tool.

 If you right-click the image with a selection tool, you remove the selection; if you click and drag within the selection, you float it and move the floating selection.

To move the marquee:

1	Click the Mover tool on the the Tool Palette.

2	Right-click anywhere inside or on the marquee.

3	Drag the marquee to a new location.

4	Release the mouse button.