$(cpicName) Help - How Do I? </phtml> How To - Frequently Asked Questions

How do I...

- View a file?
- Move a file?
- Copy a file?
- Customize ?
- Convert a file type?
- Run a slide show?
- Create a screen saver?
- Create a picture index?
- Search for files?
- Register this program? <#if win>
- Make desktop wallpaper? <#endif>
- Use the editing features?
- Delete offline volumes?
- View files in a window instead of full screen?
- Turn off automatic thumbnailing?
- Save my thumbnails?

Q: How do I view a file?

> A: To view a file, simply double click on the file in the File List.
> Click here for more information about viewing files.

Q: How do I move a file?

> A: To move files or folders, click the file or folder to be moved (or select multiple files and folders), then drag the files to the destination folder in the Folder List. When moving files, your cursor will change to a blank page to let you know you are moving the file. You will be asked to confirm moving the files.
> Click here for more information about moving files.

Q: How do I copy a file?

> A: Hold down the Ctrl key as you click on the file to be copied. With the Ctrl key still depressed, drag the file to the folder you'd like to copy it to in the Folder List. When you drag a selection over a folder in the Folder List to copy, your cursor will change to a page with a plus sign to let you know you are copying. You can copy any number of folders and files at one time.
> Click here for more information about copying files.

Q: How do I customize my copy of ?

> A: has many features which can be set to make the program fit your style. You can easily change the look of the program by changing your Windows color settings (in your Desktop Properties). In the program, you can adjust the behavior of with the Preferences, which can be accessed from the 'Preferences' button on the main toolbar.
> Click here for more information about Preferences.

Q: How do I convert a file type?

> A: You can convert a file to another file type by opening the file in the Image Viewer and selecting Save As... from the File menu. In the drop-down list in the Save As window, select the file type you would like to convert to.
> If you need to convert several files at once, you can perform a Direct Conversion. Select those files, then choose Direct Conversion from Batch Conversions in the Utilities menu.
> Click here for more information about converting files.

Q: How do I run a slide show?

> A: Select the files you would like to include in your slide show (selecting none will automatically select all files in the current directory), and click on the 'Slide Show' button on the main toolbar. To run a Maxi-Show (multi-image slideshow), select your files and click the 'Maxi-Show' button.
> Options for the timing and sequence of the slide show or Maxi-Show can be found in the Preferences.
> Click here for more information about slide shows.

Q: How do I create a screen saver?

> A: Select the images you would like to include in your screen saver, then open the Preferences by clicking the 'Preferences' button on the main toolbar. Select 'Screen Saver' from the Preferences list. Set the settings as desired, and click the 'Save Selected Images' button. Note: must be running for the screen saver to be activated.
> Click here for more information about screen savers.

Q: How do I create a picture index?

> A: Select the files to include in your catalog, and click the 'Pict. Index' button on the main toolbar. You will be shown a preview of the Picture Index. Adjust the settings to the left of the preview until your Picture Index looks how you want it, and click 'Create!'
> Click here for more information about Picture Indexes.

Q: How do I search for files?

> A: In the main window, select Find from the Edit menu (or press Ctrl+F). In the search window that appears, enter the filenames or keywords to search for (use * as a wildcard). Click the 'Search' button to conduct the search. The results will appear under 'Active Searches' in the Folder List.
> Click here for more information about searching for files.

Q: How do I register this program?

> A: Information on ordering can be found under Purchasing, which can be accessed from the Help menu.
> Once you have registered, enter your password on the registration screen by selecting Enter Password(s) from the Help menu.
> Click here for more information about purchasing .

<#if win>
Q: How do I make desktop wallpaper?

> A: Select the file to use as wallpaper, and click the 'Wallpaper' button on the main toolbar. Select tiled wallpaper or centered wallpaper. You can also set an image as your wallpaper from the Image Viewer, by selecting Wallpaper from the View menu.
> Click here for more information about desktop wallpaper.

<#endif>
Q: How do I use the editing features?

> A: Open the file in the Image Viewer by double clicking its thumbnail in the File List. Move your cursor to the top of the screen to access the menu (or right click). Select an editing feature from the Image menu to begin editing.
> Click here for more information about editing images.

Q: How do I delete offline volumes?

> A: You can remove unwanted offline volumes from the Folder List by selecting the offline volume and choosing Remove Folder from the File menu.
> Click here for more information about offline volumes.

Q: How do I view files in a window instead of full screen?

> A: views images full screen by default, but you can view images in a window if you desire. Open the Preferences by clicking the 'Preferences' button on the main toolbar. Select 'Image Viewer' from the Preferences list. The first item on the Image Viewer Preferences screen is 'View images full screen (vs. overlapped windows).' Uncheck this option to view files in windows.
> When viewing files in windows you have access to all the same features and functionality found in the full screen Image Viewer.
> Click here for more information about the Image Viewer.

Q: How do I turn off automatic thumbnailing?

> A: You can turn off automatic thumbnailing in the Thumbnail Preferences. Open the Thumbnail Preferences by selecting Preferences from the Edit menu and clicking the 'Thumbnails' link on the Preferences screen. Uncheck the 'Automaticlly create thumbnails' box to disable automatic thumbnails and begin creating thumbnails manually.
> Click here for more information about thumbnails.

Q: How do I save my thumbnails?

> A: If you would like to save your thumbnails to your hard drive as they are created (allowing you to return to that directory without having to recreate your thumbnails), you can set that option in the Thumbnail Preferences.
> Open the Thumbnail Preferences by selecting Preferences from the Edit menu and clicking the 'Thumbnails' link on the Preferences screen. Check the box labeled 'Save thumbnails in database...'
> Click here for more information about thumbnails.