Serif PhotoPlus X3 ECD518624M User Manual
Product codes
ECD518624M
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Getting Started
Starting from scratch
PhotoPlus deals with two basic kinds of image files. We'll differentiate them as
pictures (still images) and animations (moving images). The two types are
closely related, and creating either from scratch in PhotoPlus involves the same
closely related, and creating either from scratch in PhotoPlus involves the same
series of steps.
PhotoPlus lets you create an image based on a pre-defined canvas size (e.g., 10 x
8 in). Different canvas size options are available from a range of categories
PhotoPlus lets you create an image based on a pre-defined canvas size (e.g., 10 x
8 in). Different canvas size options are available from a range of categories
(International/US Paper, Photo, Video, Web, or Animation). Alternatively, you
can create your own custom canvas sizes, and even store them for future use. For
either preset or custom sizes, the resolution can be set independently of canvas
either preset or custom sizes, the resolution can be set independently of canvas
size.
When you create a new picture, you can choose to work in different color
modes, i.e. RGB or Grayscale, in either 8- or 16-bits/channel. Use a Bit Depth of
When you create a new picture, you can choose to work in different color
modes, i.e. RGB or Grayscale, in either 8- or 16-bits/channel. Use a Bit Depth of
16 bit for higher levels of image detail modes.
To create a new picture or animation (using Startup Wizard):
To create a new picture or animation (using Startup Wizard):
1. The first time you launch PhotoPlus, you'll see the Startup Wizard,
with a menu of choices. Click Create>New Image or Create>New
Animation.
Animation.
2. In the New Image dialog, you can either:
1. For a preset canvas size, select a suitable Category from the drop-
down list. Categories are named according to how your image or
animation is intended to be used, e.g. pick a Photo category for
animation is intended to be used, e.g. pick a Photo category for
photo-sized canvases.
2. Pick a canvas Size from the drop-down list.
OR
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For a custom canvas size, enter your own Width and Height. If the
dimensions are non-standard, the Size drop-down list will be
shown as "Custom." For future use, save the custom size with Add
shown as "Custom." For future use, save the custom size with Add
Size... (from the button) if necessary.
Although you can resize the image canvas size (width x height) later,
it's usually best to allow some extra canvas area at first.