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Applying effects to your image


Overview: Applying effects to your image
Applying effects to your image

Effects can help you change ordinary images in extraordinary ways. You can turn poor-quality images into professional-quality photographs using the Touch-Up effects, or you can bring new life to old photos using the Special effects. Corel Photo House also supports plug-in effects from third-party companies. These effects are called plug-ins because they plug in to the application platform.

The Effects menu and Effects notebook page provide access to the entire range of effects. Each Effects notebook page displays a preview of the effect settings directly on your image so that you can see the results of the effect before you apply it. If you are using a slower computer, the effects will preview on the image more quickly if you reduce the size of the Image Window.

If you apply an effect and don't like the results, you can undo the change or revert to the last saved version of the image. If you don't click Done or Apply on the notebook page, the effect is not applied to your image and you can remove the preview by clicking Cancel.

Experimentation is the key to unlocking the power of Corel Photo House. Try several different effect settings before applying them to your image. If you're not sure where to begin, read the "Photo retouching guide" to find out which effects to use to correct common photographic problems.

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Overview: Photo retouching guide
Photo retouching guide

Use the following table to learn about the Corel Photo House effects and tools you can use to touch up your photos. The suggested settings in the Solutions column are recommendations only [image] each photo is different, and you may find that other settings work better for your particular photo.

Problem	Solution
Subjects in photo have red eyes	Use the Repair Red Eyes effect to correct eye color.
Photo is too dark or underexposed	Use the Brightness/Contrast effect. Increase the brightness as needed, and increase the contrast by about one tenth as much, for example if you set brightness to 20, set the contrast to 2.
Photo is too light, washed out, or overexposed	Use the Brightness/Contrast effect. Decrease the Brightness as needed, and decrease the Contrast by about 1/10th as much, for example if you set Brightness to -20, set Contrast to -2.
Photo is slightly out of focus.	Use the Sharpen effect. Move the Percentage slider to between 1% and 10%.
Photo was taken with dusty camera lens, creating faults in the image	Use the Restore Image effect to correct the faults.
Photo has been scratched or slightly damaged	Create a selection around the damaged area, and use the Restore Image effect to correct the damage. Start with low level and radius settings, and increase them as necessary. If the scratch is long or crosses areas of detail, such as a face, you may need to create several small selections and apply the effect on each separate area.
Photo has extensive damage	• Try using the Clone tool to paint over damaged areas and blend them into the photo. • If the damage is at the edge of a photo, use the Vignette effect to hide the damaged area. • Create a selection around the undamaged areas and use the Crop To Selection command to create a new image.
Image captured from video tape has a speckled appearance	Use the Reduce Speckles effect to correct the image.
Image scanned from a magazine or newspaper has a grainy or speckled appearance	Use the Reduce Speckles effect to correct the image.
Photo was scanned crookedly	Use the Deskew effect. This works best if the photo has straight, well-defined edges and a pure white background.
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Using Plug-In effects


Overview: Using Plug-In effects
Using Plug-In effects

You can use image effects from other manufacturers with Corel Photo House. Plug-in effects work the same way as the Touch-Up and Special effects. You can access them from the Effects notebook page and from the Effects menu.

You will have to save the effects in a folder on your hard drive. You might want to create a plug-in effects subfolder in the Corel Photo House folder for this purpose.

 Notes

•	Many of the currently available Plug-In effects will only work with 24-bit (16-million-color) images.

•	16-bit plug-in effects will not function with Corel Photo House in a Windows NT environment.

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Applying a plug-in effect to your image

Corel Photo House lets you apply plug-in effects to your image.

To apply a Plug-In effect to your image

1.	Click Effects, Plug-In Effects, and click the name of the Plug-In effect you want to use.

2.	Adjust the controls provided in the effect's dialog box.

 Notes

•	You must install a plug-in effect before you can apply it. For more information, see "Installing or removing plug-in effects."

•	The CMYK menu option in the Intellihance Plug-in Effect is not supported by Corel Photo House. If a CMYK image is opened in Corel Photo House, it is converted to RGB color mode and converted back to CMYK on saving. *Intellihance is a trademark of the Extensis corporation.

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Installing or removing plug-in effects

You can customize the special effects that are available from the Effects menu by installing and removing plug-in effects.

To install a Plug-In effect

1.	Click Effects, Plug-In Effects, Add/Remove Plug-In Effects.

2.	Click the Add button.

3.	In the Select a Plug-In Folder dialog box, browse to the folder where the plug-in effect is located.

4.	Click OK.

The Plug-In effect is added to the Plug-In Effects list.

To remove a Plug-In effect

1.	Click Effects, Plug-In Effects, Add/Remove Plug-In Effects.

2.	Choose a plug-in effect from the Plug-In Effects list.

3.	Click the Remove button.

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Using Touch-Up effects


Overview: Using Touch-Up effects
Using Touch-Up effects

The Touch-Up effects are ideal for enhancing and color-correcting photographic images. For example, the Brightness/Contrast effect lets you control the balance of colors in highlights and shadow in overexposed or underexposed photographs. The Sharpen effect can be used to bring out detail in older photographs, and the Restore Image effect can be used to improve damaged areas of images.

The Touch-Up effects are organized under the Repair and Adjust subcategories on the Effects notebook page.

Repair Red Eyes

The Repair Red Eyes effect allows you to color-correct images in which the subject's eyes appear red. This effect can only be used on 16-million-color and CMYK images.

Reduce Speckles

The Reduce Speckles effect softens the image and reduces the speckled effect that can be created by scanners and video-capture software. This effect can only be used on Grayscale, 16-million-color, and CMYK images.

Restore Image

The Restore Image effect minimizes dust and scratch faults in an image. For best results, use this effect on a selection, not on an entire image. This effect can only be used on Grayscale, 16-million-color, and CMYK images.

Deskew

The Deskew effect straightens an image that was scanned crookedly. This effect works best on four-sided images that have straight, well-defined edges and a pure white background.

Brightness/Contrast

The Brightness/Contrast effect brightens or darkens a picture and changes the distinction between light and dark areas. This effect can be used on all types of images except Black-and-White (1-bit color).

Replace Colors

The Replace Colors effect replaces selected colors in the original image with new colors. For best results, use this effect on a selection, not on an entire image. This effect can be used on any color image. It cannot be used on Grayscale and Black-and-White (1-bit color) images.

Sharpen

The Sharpen effect sharpens the edges of an image or selection. This effect can only be used on Grayscale, 16-million-color, and CMYK images.

 Note

•	When you choose an effect, it previews itself on your image automatically. It is not permanently applied until you click Apply or Done.

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Applying the Repair Red Eye effect

Corel Photo House allows you to color-correct images in which the subject's eyes appear red.

To remove red eyes

1.	Click Effects, Touch-Up effects, Repair Red Eyes.

2.	Drag over the eyes with the Zoom tool.

3.	Drag immediately around one of the eyes with the Rectangular Selection tool.

4.	Choose an eye color from the Replacement Color Palette.

5.	Repeat steps 2 to 4 for the other red eye.

 Note

•	Repair Red Eye effect can only be applied to 16-million-color and CMYK images.

 Tips

•	You can sample an eye color from the image using the Eyedropper tool.

•	For best results, zoom in on one eye at a time.

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Applying the Reduce Speckles effect

You can soften an image and reduce the speckled effect that can be created by scanners and video capture software.

To reduce speckles

1.	Click Effects, Touch-Up Effects, Reduce Speckles.

2.	Move the Threshold slider to the right to remove fewer speckles or to the left to remove more speckles.

 Notes

•	The Threshold slider defines the maximum value permitted above the average value. Any pixel above this value is modified.

•	Reduce Speckles effect can only be applied to Grayscale, 16-million-color, and CMYK images.

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Applying the Restore Image effect

You can use the Restore Image effect to minimize dust and scratch faults in an image. For best results, apply this effect to a selection to restore the damaged area without affecting the rest of the image.

To improve damaged areas of an image

1.	Click Effects, Touch-Up Effects, Restore Image.

2.	Move the Level slider to the left to reduce image noise.

The lower the setting, the greater the amount of noise removed.

3.	Move the Radius slider to set the range of the effect.

 Note

•	For more information on applying effects to a selection, see "Applying effects to a selection."

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Applying the Deskew effect

Corel Photo House lets you straighten images that have been scanned crookedly.

To deskew an image

1.	Click Effects, Touch-Up Effects, Deskew.

2.	Click Done to permanently apply the effect to the image.

 Note

•	This effect works best on four-sided images that have straight, well-defined edges and a pure white background color.

 Tip

•	You can also use the Custom Rotate command (Image menu), to straighten a crookedly scanned image. For more information, see "Rotating images."

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Applying the Brightness/Contrast effect

The Brightness/Contrast effect notebook page lets you adjust the brightness, contrast, and intensity of image tones.

To adjust brightness and contrast

1.	Click Effects, Touch-Up Effects, Brightness/Contrast.

2.	Move the sliders to set the brightness, contrast, and intensity.

 Tip

•	Contrast should be increased about one-tenth the amount by which you increase brightness. Intensity is applied in greater amounts to brighten parts of an image.

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Applying the Replace Colors effect

Use the Replace Colors effect to identify and replace colors in selected areas of your image.

To replace colors

1.	Click Effects, Touch-Up Effects, Replace Colors.

2.	Choose the color you want to replace from the first color picker.

3.	Choose the replacement color from the second color picker.

4.	Move the Range slider to adjust the tolerance of the effect.

 Tip

•	You can use the Eyedropper tool to select the color you want to replace and the replacement color from the image.

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Applying the Sharpen effect

You can use the Sharpen effect to make the edges of an image crisp and obvious.

To sharpen images

1.	Click Effects, Touch-Up Effects, Sharpen.

2.	Move the Percentage slider to set the level image definition.

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Using Special effects


Overview: Using Special effects
Using Special effects

Special effects can add the sort of intensity and excitement to your photos that once took hours to create in a darkroom. They can transform image colors and textures, create three-dimensional effects, and distort image appearances.

Effects like Page Curl and Emboss produce three-dimensional results, so that the image seems to jump off the page. Other effects such as Custom Negative and Psychedelic change the colors in your images. For more textured or a hand-painted appearance, try using the Texture and Impressionist effects.

Special effects can be used to change an image only slightly or to completely distort it so that only colors and patterns remain. Colorful images can take on the appearance of an abstract painting when you apply effects such as Swirl and Impressionist. Don't be afraid to combine effects to transform your photos in new ways.

The Special effects are organized into six categories:

Fun effects

You can add fun and amusing effects to you image such as Puzzle, Soften, and Warp.

Cool effects

You can add three-dimensional effects using the Page Curl effect, light effects using the Lens Refraction effect, and color effects with the Flip Colors, and Photo Negative effect.

Artistic effects

You can give your image a creative appearance using effects such as Emboss, Texture, and Vignette.

Distortion effects

You can dramatically change the appearance of an image by using the distortion effects, such as Ripple, Swirl, and Whirlpool.

Blur effects

You can add motion to images using the Wind, Blur, and Motion effects.

Plug-in effects

You can add plug-in effects from other manufacturers and use them with Corel Photo House.

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Overview: Using Fun effects
Using Fun effects

Use the Fun Effects to add an amusing twist to your images.

Pinch/Punch

The Pinch/Punch effect warps your image by either "pinching" the image away from you or "punching" it toward you. Negative values apply a punch effect; positive values apply a pinch effect. This effect can be used on all types of images except Black-and-White (1-bit color).

Puzzle

The Puzzle effect breaks down the image into puzzle-like pieces, or blocks, resembling a jigsaw puzzle. You can control the block size and offset to create different effects. You can fill the spaces left between the pieces with the paint color or the original image. This effect can be used on all types of images except Black-and-White (1-bit color).

Simplify Colors

The Simplify Colors effect removes gradations of color, creating areas of solid colors or gray shades. This effect can be used on all types of images except Black-and-White (1-bit color).

Soften Edges

The Soften Edges effect blurs the edges of an image or selection, producing a softening effect. Use this effect when you are cutting and pasting a selection from one image to another and need to blend the pasted area into the background. You can also use this effect to blend the edges of an entire image into the paper color. This effect can be used on all types of images except Black-and-White (1-bit color).

Warp

The Warp effect creates the illusion that the image has been wrapped around a sphere, or a horizontal or vertical cylinder. The value you set using the Intensity slider determines the direction and amount of the effect. Negative values wrap the image toward the back; positive values wrap the image toward the front. This effect can be used on all types of images except Black-and-White (1-bit color).

 Note

•	When you choose an effect, it previews itself on your image automatically. It is not permanently applied until you click Apply or Done.

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Applying the Pinch/Punch effect

The Pinch/Punch effect lets you warp your image by either "pinching" the image away from you, or "punching" it toward you.

To stretch an image in or out

1.	Click Effects, Fun Effects, Pinch/Punch.

2.	Move the Pinch/Punch (+/-) slider to move the center of the image towards or away from the viewer.

A positive value moves the center of the image away from the viewer.

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Applying the Puzzle effect

The Puzzle effect lets you break your image into puzzle-like pieces. You can set the size of the puzzle pieces, the distance between the pieces, and the background color.

To break an image into fragments

1.	Click Effects, Fun Effects, Puzzle.

2.	From the notebook page, choose one of the following background colors:

•	Image [image] fills the background with the original image

•	Paint Color [image] fills the background with the paint color

3.	Move the Block Size slider to set the size of the fragments.

4.	Move the Offset slider to set the distance between the fragments.

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Applying the Simplify Colors effect

The Simplify Colors effect lets you reduce the number of colors in your image. It combines shades close to one another into a single shade and is useful when you need to simplify a complex color image.

To reduce color gradations in an image

1.	Click Effects, Fun Effects, Simplify Colors.

2.	Move the Level slider to set the range of colors.

The lower the value, the lower the range.

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Applying the Soften Edges effect

Use the Soften Edges effect to gradually increase the transparency of the pixels along an the edge of an image.

To soften the edges of an image

1.	Click Effects, Fun Effects, Soften Edges.

2.	Choose a soft or hard edge.

3.	Move the Width slider to the right to widen the softened edge or to the left to narrow it.

 Note

•	When you apply the Soften Edges effect on an entire image, the edges of the image are blended with the paper color.

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•	Use the Soften Edges effect on a selection to blend it into the background pixels of an image.

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Applying the Warp effect

The Warp effect makes your image seem like it has been wrapped around a sphere or cylinder.

To twist the shape of an image

1.	Click Effects, Fun Effects, Warp.

2.	From the notebook, choose one of the following:

•	Spherical

•	Horizontal Cylinder

•	Vertical Cylinder

3.	Move the Intensity slider to adjust the depth of the effect.

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Using Cool effects


Overview: Using Cool effects
Using Cool effects

Corel Photo House comes with four different Cool Effects that you can add to a photo to make interesting and colorful changes.

Lens Refraction

The Lens Refraction effect produces rings of light on your image that simulate the flare that appears on a photograph when the camera is aimed toward a direct bright light. With a camera, lens flares will differ from lens to lens, depending on focal length and lens magnification. The Lens Refraction effect provides you with three different lens types. This effect can only be used on 16-million-color and CMYK images.

Flip Colors

The Flip Colors effect transforms colors to appear like those of a negative photographic image. Unlike the Photo Negative effect (which produces a negative that actually inverts the image colors), you control the intensity of the effect. This effect can be used on all types of images except Black-and-White (1-bit color).

Page Curl

The Page Curl makes the image appear as if one of its corners has curled in on itself. You can specify a corner for the curl, the size of the curl, and the curl's transparency. This effect can only be used on Grayscale, 16-million-color, and CMYK images. You can only apply this effect to an entire image, not on a selection.

Photo Negative

The Photo Negative effect inverts all colors in an image so that they appear as they would in a photographic negative. This effect can be used on all types of images.

 Note

•	When you choose an effect, it previews itself on your image automatically. It is not permanently applied until you click Apply or Done.

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Applying the Lens Refraction effect

The Lens Flare effect simulates bright light striking a camera lens.

To add a lens flare

1.	Click Effects, Cool Effects, Lens Refraction.

2.	From the notebook page, choose one of the following lens types:

•	50-300 mm Zoom [image] creates a lens flare effect common to focal lengths between 50 mm (standard lens, normal perspective) and 300 mm (telephoto/zoom lenses, magnified perspective)

•	35 mm Prime [image] creates a lens flare effect common to a moderate wide-angle lens

•	105 mm Prime [image] creates a lens flare effect common to a moderate telephoto lens

3.	Click a color on the color palette.

4.	Click the Location tool,and click the spot on your image where you want the lens flare to be positioned.

5.	Type a value in the Brightness box to set the intensity of the flare.

6.	 Type a value in the Flare Size box to set the diameter of the flare.

 Note

•	The Lens Refraction effect can only be applied to 16-million-color and CMYK images.

 Tips

•	Click the Reset button to restore the default settings.

•	You can select a color from the image using the Eyedropper tool.

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Applying the Flip Colors effect

The Flip Colors effect transforms colors to appear like those of a negative photographic image.

To add negative color effects

1.	Click Effects, Cool Effects, Flip Colors.

2.	Move the Threshold slider to set the intensity of the effect.

Higher values apply more light to the image, whereas lower values apply less light.

 Note

•	The Flip Colors effect can be applied to all types of images except Black-and-White (1-bit color).

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Applying the Page Curl effect

The Page Curl effect makes an image appear as if one of its corners has curled over on itself.

To curl a corner of the page over an image

1.	Click Effects, Cool Effects, Page Curl.

2.	Do one of the following:

•	Enable the Opaque button if you want the curl to be a solid color.

•	Enable the Transparent button if you want the underlying image to be displayed through the curl.

3.	Move the Width and Height sliders to determine the curl size.

4.	Click an orientation button to specify a corner of the image.

 Note

•	The Page Curl effect can only be used on Grayscale, 16-million-color, and CMYK images, and can only be applied to an entire image.

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Applying the Photo Negative effect

Use the Photo Negative effect to convert all color values in your image to their opposites.

To create a photo negative

•	Click Effects, Cool Effects, Photo Negative.

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•	The Photo Negative effect can be applied to all types of images.

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Using Artistic effects


Overview: Using Artistic effects
Using Artistic effects

Corel Photo House offers six Artistic effects you can use to add a creative flare to your image.

Emboss

The Emboss effect transforms your image into a relief, making the details appear as ridges and crevices on a flat surface. The direction indicates the location of the light source relative to the image. This effect can only be used on Grayscale, 16-million-color, and CMYK images.

Impressionist

The Impressionist effect gives your image the look of an Impressionist painting by converting your image to dabs of solid color. The higher the values you set with the Horizontal and Vertical sliders, the greater the blurring of the original image. This effect can be used on all types of images except Black-and-White (1-bit color).

Psychedelic

The Psychedelic effect changes the colors in the image to bright, electric colors such as orange, hot pink, cyan, and lime green. This effect can only be used on 16-million-color and CMYK images.

Sketch

The Sketch effect makes your image look like a hand-drawn sketch by detecting its highlights and reducing it to outlines. This effect can only be used on Grayscale, 16-million-color, and CMYK images.

Texture

The Texture effect allows you to apply a textured surface to an image. There are four preset texture maps to choose from: Paper, Linen, Rock, and Marble. This effect can only be used on Grayscale, 16-million-color, and CMYK images.

Vignette

The Vignette effect creates an oval frame around the center of the image. A vignette can have a soft or hard edge and can be any color. Use a vignette with a higher fade rate to create a dreamy, nostalgic effect. This effect can only be used on Grayscale, 16-million-color, and CMYK images. You can only use this effect on an entire image, not on a selection.

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•	When you choose an effect, it previews itself on your image automatically. It is not permanently applied until you click Apply or Done.

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Applying the Emboss effect

The Emboss effect gives your image a three-dimensional appearance so that it appears to be carved in stone.

To apply a three-dimensional relief effect

1.	Click Effects, Artistic Effects, Emboss.

2.	Move the Depth slider to adjust the intensity of the effect.

3.	Click an arrow button to specify the direction of the shadows.

 Note

•	The Emboss effect can only be applied to Grayscale, 16-million-color, and CMYK images.

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Applying the Impressionist effect

The Impressionist effect makes your image look like an Impressionist painting by converting it to dabs of solid color.

To apply Impressionist-style brush strokes

1.	Click Effects, Artistic Effects, Impressionist.

2.	Move the Horizontal slider to adjust the horizontal spread of the dots.

3.	Move the Vertical slider to adjust the vertical spread of the dots.

 Notes

•	By increasing the Horizontal and Vertical value, you increase the effect of blurring on the original image to the point where the image can become unrecognizable. The range (between 1 and 100) is measured in pixel displacement. For example, a setting of 10 for the vertical displacement diffuses the image over a 10-pixel vertical region.

•	The Impressionist effect can be applied to all types of images except Black-and-White (1-bit color).

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Applying the Psychedelic effect

The Psychedelic effect transforms the colors of your image into shocking, bright colors. Small changes to the Level setting make a great difference.

To apply a psychedelic effect

1.	Click Effects, Artistic Effects, Psychedelic.

2.	Move the Threshold slider to set the vibrancy of the colors.

3.	Click Done to permanently apply the effect to the image.

 Note

•	The Psychedelic effect can only be applied to 16-million-color and CMYK images.

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Applying the Sketch effect

The Sketch effect makes your image look like a hand-drawn sketch by detecting its highlights and reducing it to outlines.

To change an image to an outline

1.	Click Effects, Artistic Effects, Sketch.

2.	Enable one of the following buttons:

•	Soft [image] creates a smooth, blurred outline edge

•	Solid [image] creates a harsh, sharp outline edge

3.	Move the Level slider to set the level of edge enhancement.

Higher values result in more enhanced edges.

 Note

•	The Sketch effect can only be applied to Grayscale, 16-million-color, and CMYK images.

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Applying the Texture effect

The Texture effect lets you add a texture to your image. You can adjust the transparency and three-dimensional appearance of the texture.

To add a textured background to an image

1.	Click Effects, Artistic Effects, Texture.

2.	Click a texture map button.

3.	Move the Transparency slider to adjust the amount of the original image that shows through the texture.

4.	Move the Emboss slider to adjust the three-dimensional appearance of the texture.

 Note

•	The Texture effect can only be applied to Grayscale, 16-million-color, and CMYK images.

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Applying the Vignette effect

Use the Vignette effect to add professional-looking frames to your image. Corel Photo House lets you set the color, offset, and fade rate of the frames.

To add an oval frame to an image

1.	Click Effects, Artistic Effects, Vignette.

2.	Choose a frame color from the picker.

3.	Move the Offset slider to set the thickness of the frame.

Moving the slider to the left increases the frames thickness.

4.	Move the Fade slider to set the amount of edge fading around the inside of the frame.

 Note

•	The Vignette effect can only be applied to Grayscale, 16-million-color, and CMYK images and can only be applied to an entire image.

 Tip

•	You can select the frame color from the image using the Eyedropper tool.

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Using Distortion effects


Overview: Using Distortion effects
Using Distortion effects

Corel Photo House offers five different Distortion effects that can radically change the appearance of your image.

Crystallize

The Crystallize effect gives your image the appearance of being viewed through etched or patterned glass. This effect can be used on all types of images except Black-and-White (1-bit color).

Ripple

The Ripple effect creates rippled waves throughout the image, similar to the waves produced when you drop a pebble into a pool of water. You can select the distance between the wave cycles, the amount of displacement the waves create, and the length of the waves. This effect can be used on all types of images except Black-and-White (1-bit color).

Swirl

The Swirl effect creates a swirling distortion on your image, according to the angle you specify. This effect can be used on all types of images except Black-and-White (1-bit color).

Wet Paint

The Wet Paint effect creates the illusion that your image is a painting that is still wet. The effects can range from subtle changes in the luminescence of colors to streaks of wet paint dripping down your image. You can set the percentage and degree of wetness. Negative wetness values cause darker colors to drip; positive wetness values cause lighter colors to drip. This effect can only be used on 16-million-color and CMYK images.

Whirlpool

The Whirlpool effect applies a pattern of fluid lines over your bitmap. You can choose a preset pattern and set the smear length. This effect can only be used on 16-million-color and CMYK images.

 Note

•	When you choose an effect, it previews itself on your image automatically. It is not permanently applied until you click Apply or Done.

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Applying the Crystallize effect

You can apply the Crystallize effect to give your image the effect of being viewed through patterned glass. Corel Photo House lets you adjust the properties of the effect to control the amount of distortion.

To add a patterned glass effect

1.	Click Effects, Distortion Effects, Crystallize.

2.	Click a texture map to apply to the image.

3.	Enable one of the following buttons:

•	Tile [image] repeats the chosen texture map many times over the image

•	Stretch To Fit [image] stretches a single texture map over the entire image. Use a high Scale setting with this option.

4.	Move the Scale slider to adjust the distortion of the effect.

 Note

•	The Crystallize effect can be applied to all types of images except Black-and-White (1-bit color).

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Applying the Ripple effect

Use the Ripple effect to make the surface of your image appear like rippled waves of water.

To ripple an image

1.	Click Effects, Distortion Effects, Ripple.

2.	Move the Period slider to adjust the distance between waves.

3.	Move the Strength slider to adjust the intensity of the waves.

4.	Move the Damping slider to adjust the radius of the wave pattern.

 Note

•	The Ripple effect can be applied to all types of images except Black-and-White (1-bit color).

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Applying the Swirl effect

The Swirl effect distorts your image according to the direction and angle you specify. The image swirls around a fixed center point in either a clockwise or counterclockwise direction.

To apply the Swirl effect

1.	Click Effects, Distortion Effects, Swirl.

2.	Move the Angle slider to set the number of turns.

Negative values rotate the swirl counterclockwise. Positive values rotate the swirl clockwise.

 Notes

•	An angle of 360 degrees makes one turn; 720 degrees makes two turns.

•	The Swirl effect can be applied to all types of images except Black-and-White (1-bit color).

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Applying the Wet Paint effect

The Wet Paint effect creates the illusion that your image is a painting that is still wet. This effect can create illusions ranging from subtle changes in the luminescence of colors to wet paint dripping down your image. You can set the percentage and degree of wetness.

To create a dripping paint effect

1.	Click Effects, Distortion Effects, Wet Paint.

2.	Move the Percentage slider to set the size of the drips.

3.	Move the Wetness slider to determine which colors will drip.

 Notes

•	Negative Wetness values cause the dark colors to drip, and positive values cause the light colors to drip. The higher the percentage value, the more light or dark pixels will be affected.

•	The Wet Paint effect can only be applied to 16-million-color and CMYK images.

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Applying the Whirlpool effect

This effect smears your image into a pattern of swirled shapes.

To reshape an image with tiny swirls

1.	Click Effects, Distortion Effects, Whirlpool.

2.	Choose a whirlpool pattern from the list box.

3.	Move the Smear Length slider to adjust the diameter of the swirls.

4.	Click Done to permanently apply the effect to the image.

 Notes

•	The Whirlpool effect is memory-intensive and can take some time to apply and preview.

•	The Whirlpool effect can only be applied to 16-million-color and CMYK images.

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Using Blur effects


Overview: Using Blur effects
Using Blur effects

Corel Photo House offers three Blur effects to put your image out of focus in unique ways.

Blur

The Blur effect softens the focus of your image, as if it were viewed through an out-of-focus camera lens. This effect can only be used on 16-million-color and CMYK images.

Motion Blur

The Motion Blur effect creates the illusion of movement in an image. You can set the direction of motion, and you can control the speed of the effect: the higher the speed value, the more blurring occurs. This effect can only be used with Grayscale, 16-million-color, and CMYK images.

Wind Swept

The Wind effect creates the illusion of wind blowing across the objects in your bitmap. You can set the direction, opacity, and strength of the wind effect. This effect can only be used on 16-million-color and CMYK images.

 Note

•	When you choose an effect, it previews itself on your image automatically. It is not permanently applied until you click Apply or Done.

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Applying the Blur effect

The Blur effect gives your image a soft, blurred effect. It is especially effective on images with a high amount of contrast.

To set an image out of focus

1.	Click Effects, Blur Effects, Blur.

2.	Move the Percentage slider to adjust the amount of blur.

 Note

•	The Blur effect can only be applied to 16-million-color and CMYK images.

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Applying the Motion Blur effect

The Motion Blur effect blurs your image, much like a photograph of a moving object. Set the direction and speed of the blur to give your image the appearance of motion.

To apply a motion effect

1.	Click Effects, Blur Effects, Motion Blur.

2.	Click an arrow to set the direction of movement.

3.	Move the Speed slider to adjust the apparent speed of the image.

4.	Click Done to permanently apply the effect to the image.

 Note

•	The Motion Blur effect can only be applied to Grayscale, 16-million-color, and CMYK images.

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Applying the Wind Swept effect

The Wind Swept effect gives the appearance of wind blowing across your image.

To create the appearance of high-speed motion

1.	Click Effects, Blur Effects, Wind Swept.

2.	Click an arrow button to set the wind direction.

3.	Move the Opacity slider to set the transparency of the effect.

Higher values produce visible distortion and blurring: lower values produce a more subtle effect.

4.	Move the Strength slider to set the apparent speed of the wind.

 Note

•	The Wind Swept effect can only be applied to 16-million-color and CMYK images.

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 HELP MENU


Displays the Corel PHOTO-PAINT Help Contents. From anywhere in the online Help, clicking the Contents button returns you to the contents screen.


Click to change the mouse pointer to a question mark. Then you can click any command or screen area to view help for that item.


Interactively guides you through each step of various tasks that can be performed in Corel applications; choose the task to complete from the Tutors list.


 #Displays a dialog box with information about the version of Corel PHOTO-PAINT that you are running. The System Information button displays the System Information dialog box, which has information about your system, display, network, printer, Corel EXEs and DLLs, and system DLLs.


Opens the Technical Support online Help that provides details about product support for Corel applications, including support services, import and export filters information, error messages, and troubleshooting tips.


The Corel on the Web flyout lists  websites that may be of interest when working with Corel applications. When you click one of the links listed in the flyout, Corel PHOTO-PAINT automatically launches your web browser and displays the site.

You can also use this menu to store a listing of your favorite sites on the web by adding new links using the Edit Link command. The flyout can list a maximum of 25 sites.


Displays a dialog box in which you can edit the names and the URLs (Universal Resource Locator) of existing World Wide Web links that are listed in the Corel On The Web flyout, delete them, rearrange their order in the flyout, and add new links to the flyout.


Corel on the Web - Edit Links dialog box

This dialog displays a list of details for all the links in the Corel on the Web flyout. The details include each command's text that is currently displayed in the flyout and their corresponding URLs The controls provided let you add, delete and edit either the URL or the command names, and change the order of the links in the menu.


Add and Edit Links dialog boxes

Both the Add Links and Edit Links dialog boxes provide exactly the same controls. You use the controls to:

•	create a new menu command, or edit an exiting one that appears in the Corel On The Web flyout

•	assign a URL to a new command, or edit the URL of an existing command.


Corel On The Web dialog box options


If you have an Internet Browser installed and set up on your system, click this command to access Corel Corporation’s World Wide Web site.


Click to edit the text or the URL of the link you select in the list on the left. The Link Details dialog box opens so that you may edit the text that appears in the Corel On The Web flyout and/or the corresponding URL.


 #IDC_WEBUTILS_ADD_LINK Click to add a new link to the Corel On The Web flyout in the help menu. The Link Details dialog box will open so that you may type the text you want to see in the flyout, and the corresponding URL for the link.


Displays a list of menu items and corresponding URLs. If you want to edit an item from the list, you need to select it here first.


Deletes a selected item from the Internet Links menu.


Allows you to create a link that can launch and point your Internet browser to a World Wide Web site.


Type a name for your menu item. Insert an ampersand (&) before the letter you want to use as the shortcut.


Type the Universal Resource Locator (URL) you wish to link to when you select your corresponding menu item.


Moves the current menu item up.


Moves the current menu item down.


Enhancement Property Page


Enhancement Property Page

The Enhancement Property Page contains controls that allow you to open a FlashPix image with changes to the color, brightness, saturation, contrast, and sharpness in the image.


Changes amount of blue in the overall image.


Changes the amount of green in the overall image.


Changes the amount of red in the overall image.


Changes the amount of light emitted in the image.


Changes the contrast between the pixels of your image to improve the focus and enhance edges.


Changes the saturation. Saturation is the purity of a color [image] the extent to which a color is made purely of a selected hue rather than a mixture of that color and its complement.


Changes the ratio between the lightest part of the image and the darkest part of the image.


Updates the preview window to reflect the settings in the dialog box.


Resets any values you change to the default settings.


Displays a preview of the image that reflects the settings in the dialog box.


Scene Contents Property Page


Displays the description that was added to the file when the image was saved.


Displays the caption assigned to the file when the image was saved.


Displays the description of the people in the image that was added when the image was saved.


Displays the description of the things in the image that was included when the image was saved.


Displays the description of places in the image that was included when the file was saved.


Displays the description of the events in the image that was added when the file was saved.


Displays any comments the author added when the image was saved.


Summary Property Page


Displays the name of the file's author.


Displays the subject that was assigned when the file was created.


Displays the date and time that the file was created.


Displays the date and time that the file was last changed.


Displays the name of the person who last made changes to the file.


Displays the keywords that the author assigned to the file for keyword file searches.


 Displays the revision number that was assigned to the file when it was saved.


Displays any comments that was included when the file was saved.


Displays the title of the file.


Save As Dialog


Provides a space where you can describe the people in the image.


 Provides a space where you can describe the things in the image.


Provides a space where you can describe the places in the image.


Provides a space where you can describe the events in the image.


Provides a space where you can describe the contents of the image to appear in the caption.


Provides a place where you to add comments about the image.


Summary Property Page


Provides a space where you can assign a title to your image. This title appears in the Summary property page when the image is opened.


Provides a space where you can type your name.


Provides a space where you can describe the subject of your image.


Provides a space where the person who works on the file last can place their name.


Provides a space where you can describe the image for keyword searches.


Provides a space where you can type the revision number.


Provides a space where you can type any other information about the file.


Removes transformations such as changes to size and orientation which were applied to the image.


Working with different file formats

When you import or export a file, it must be converted to a format that can be understood by the application in which it is to be placed. This means that you must have a special filter installed on your system for each different file format.

File formats

Data in a computer file can be stored using several systems. The system that any one file uses is known as its file format. Different types of files, such as bitmap, vector, sound, text, etc., use different formats. Formats are frequently referred to by the extension that is added to the file when saving it in that format, e.g., .CMX, .BMP, .DOC, .AVI, .TIF, etc. In Windows 95 applications, different formats use different icons when listed in file managers and dialog boxes, such as the Open dialog box in Corel PHOTO-PAINT.

File formats are often created for use by a specific application. For example, images created in CorelDRAW are stored as .CDR files. Some formats are more generic, such as the .TXT format, which is an ASCII file and not associated with any specific application.

The filter manager

Corel's filter manager contains filters for the file formats that are supported by all Corel applications. If you're working in CorelDRAW and you wish to open a file that has been saved in a format other than .CDR (the native format for CorelDRAW files), the filter manager translates the file so that the program can open it. If you want to save an image in a format other than .CDR, the filter manager translates the file into the other format before saving it.

Corel applications have their own native file formats that they use to store document information. The Open and Save/Save As commands are used to load and save this information.

Importing files

Corel applications support various file formats, but only some of them are native to the application. In CorelDRAW, if you want to read a file that has a non-native format, you must import that file.

The Import command is located in the File menu. When you choose the command, a dialog box opens in which you can choose the drive and folder where the file is stored. If you know the format of the file you want, you can choose it from the Files Of Type list box to display only the files with that extension. To choose the file to import/open, double-click the filename in the display window.

Exporting files

Corel applications can save files in various file formats, but each application has only one native format, except for CorelDRAW which has two (.CDR and .CMX). If you want to save a file in a non-native format, you must export or save that file in that format.

The Export command (in CorelDRAW and CorelDREAM) and the Save As command (in Corel PHOTO-PAINT) are located in the File menu. When you choose the command, a dialog box opens in which you can choose the drive and folder where the file is to be saved. You can type in a name for your file and choose a file type from the Save As Type list box; the format's extension appears in the File Name box.

 Note

·	This online help program contains information about the options in the import/export and the File Open/Save As  dialog boxes. For overview and How to information, exit this help and click Help, Contents to access help about the Corel application you are currently using.


Click to save the file using the file format you have selected in the Save As Type box.


Click to close the dialog box without saving any of the changes you've made.


Click to access help.


Click to access help.


Click to return all controls in the dialog box to their default settings.


Click to return all controls in the dialog box to their default settings.


Enable this control to maintain current image proportions, both in dimension and resolution. When you type a value in one box, the value in the other box will adjust automatically.


Displays any keywords associated with the selected file. You can use keywords to search for files on your system.


Displays any keywords associated with the selected file. You can use keywords to search for files on your system.


Displays the file you are importing.


Open dialog box


Displays a thumbnail of the currently selected file if the check box below is enabled. If the file is not a graphics file, the Preview window appears with an X through it.


Enable the check box to view a thumbnail of the selected file. If the file is not a graphics file, the Preview window appears with an X through it.


Click the down arrow to display a list of the different methods you can use for opening files. You can load the whole image, crop the image as it opens, resample the image as it opens, or load only a section of the image.


Click to view file information such as image size, file format, keywords, and notes.


Click to open the File Types dialog box, which lets you add and remove filters, as well as associate filters with the Corel application you are running.


Displays the image's dimensions and color mode.


Displays the image's dimensions and color mode.


Displays the image's file format.


Displays the image's file format.


Displays any notes that are associated with the selected file.


Displays any notes that are associated with the selected file.


Enable this check box to check for watermarks.


Enable this check box to suppress the filter's dialog box. The filter's default settings will be used.


Enable this check box when importing TIFF (or CT) files to link a low resolution place holder image to a high resolution file. These TIFF (or CT) images become known as OPI images. When your service bureau receives your print file, the OPI server substitutes the high-resolution images for the low-resolution images. If there are no OPI images in your file, the Maintain OPI Links option will not be available at print time.


Enable this check box to open the styles and objects contained in template files. Disable to open just styles.


Enable this check box to maintain layers and pages when importing files.


Crop Image dialog box


These controls allow you to define and perfect the cropping area.


Displays the path, filename, and extension of the image.


Displays the image with a cropping box around it. Click and drag the nodes to perfect the size of the cropping box. Use the Hand tool to move the cropping box to a different part of the image.


Displays the height of the cropping box. To change the height, type in a value or adjust the existing one using the scroll arrows.


Defines the height of the cropping box. To adjust the height of the cropping box, type in a value or adjust the existing one using the scroll arrows.


Defines the height of the cropping box. To adjust the height of the cropping box, type in a value or adjust the existing one using the scroll arrows.


Displays the width of the cropping box. To change the width, type in a value or adjust the existing one using the scroll arrows.


Displays the height of the area to be cropped off. A larger value results in a smaller cropping box.


Displays the width of the area to be cropped off. A larger value results in a smaller cropping box.


Displays the width of the area to be cropped off. A larger value results in a smaller cropping box.


Displays the width of the area to be cropped off. A larger value results in a smaller cropping box.


Click to select the entire image.


Displays the unit of measurement used to calculate the size and position of the cropping box. To use another, click the down arrow and choose one from the list.


Displays the unit of measurement used to calculate the size and position of the cropping box. To use another, click the down arrow and choose one from the list.


Displays the size of the new, cropped image.


Displays the size of the new, cropped image.


Displays the size of the new, cropped image.


Resample dialog box


Displays the path, filename, and extension of the image.


Displays the width of the image using the unit of measurement selected in the units box. You can adjust the width using either of two methods: you can type in a new value or use the scroll arrows to adjust the current value in the number box, or you can type in a value in the Percentage box. The change is reflected in both boxes.


Displays the width of the image using the unit of measurement selected in the units box. You can adjust the width using either of two methods: you can type in a new value or use the scroll arrows to adjust the current value in the number box, or you can type in a value in the Percentage box. The change is reflected in both boxes.


Displays the height of the image using the unit of measurement selected in the units box. You can adjust the height using either of two methods: you can type in a new value or use the scroll arrows to adjust the current value in the number box, or you can type in a value in the Percentage box. The change is reflected in both boxes.


Displays the height of the image using the unit of measurement selected in the units box. You can adjust the height using either of two methods: you can type in a new value or use the scroll arrows to adjust the current value in the number box, or you can type in a value in the Percentage box. The change is reflected in both boxes.


Displays the current width of the image as a percentage of its original width.


Displays the current height of the image as a percentage of its original height.


Displays the current width of the image as a percentage of its original width.


Displays the current height of the image as a percentage of its original height.


Displays the image's current width.


Displays the image's current height.


Displays the unit of measurement used to calculate image height and width.


Displays the unit of measurement used to calculate image height and width.


Displays the horizontal resolution of the image in pixels, or dots per inch (dpi). To change the resolution, type in a new value, or use the scroll arrows to adjust the existing value. Ensure the Identical Values control is enabled if you wish to keep the horizontal and vertical resolutions identical.


Displays the vertical resolution of the image in pixels, or dots per inch (dpi). To change the resolution, type in a new value, or use the scroll arrows to adjust the existing value. Ensure the Identical Values control is enabled if you wish to keep the horizontal and vertical resolutions identical.


Displays the horizontal resolution of the image in pixels, or dots per inch (dpi). To change the resolution, type in a new value, or use the scroll arrows to adjust the existing value. Ensure the Identical Values control is enabled if you wish to keep the horizontal and vertical resolutions identical.


Displays the vertical resolution of the image in pixels, or dots per inch (dpi). To change the resolution, type in a new value, or use the scroll arrows to adjust the existing value. Ensure the Identical Values control is enabled if you wish to keep the horizontal and vertical resolutions identical.


Displays the horizontal resolution of the image in pixels, or dots per inch (dpi). To change the resolution, type in a new value, or use the scroll arrows to adjust the existing value. Ensure the Identical Values control is enabled if you wish to keep the horizontal and vertical resolutions identical.


Displays the vertical resolution of the image in pixels, or dots per inch (dpi). To change the resolution, type in a new value, or use the scroll arrows to adjust the existing value. Ensure the Identical Values control is enabled if you wish to keep the horizontal and vertical resolutions identical.


Displays the original horizontal resolution of the image in pixels, or dots per inch (dpi).


Displays the original vertical resolution of the image in pixels, or dots per inch (dpi).


Enable this check box to force the horizontal and vertical resolution values to be identical. When you enter a value in one box, the other changes automatically.


Displays the original file size of the image in bytes.


Displays the size the file will be after resampling.


Displays the original file size of the image in bytes.


Displays the size the file will be after resampling.


These controls allow you to change the resolution of your image.


Bitmap dialog box


This group of controls allows you to change color characteristics of your image.


Displays the selected color mode. The number of bits a color mode uses determines both the horsepower it requires from your system as well as the number of colors or shades it is capable of producing. One bit can either be on or off, so 1-bit color is capable of creating just two colors: 0 (off) is black, and 1 (on) is white. To use another color mode, click the down arrow and choose one from the list.

·	black and white = 1-bit

·	256 shades of gray = 8-bit

·	16 colors = 4-bit

·	paletted color = 8-bit

·	16 million colors = 24-bit

·	CMYK = 32-bit


Enable this check box to use image dithering. Dithering is a method of enhancing the color in images that use 16 or 256 colors or shades of gray.


This group of controls allows you to change the dimensions of your image.


Displays the image's export dimensions. To use another dimension, click the down arrow and choose one from the list. If you don't select a size, the original file dimensions are used.


Displays the width of the file in pixels. To change the file width, type in a new value, or use the scroll arrows to adjust the existing one.


Displays the height of the file in pixels. To change the file height, type in a new value, or use the scroll arrows to adjust the existing one.


Displays the width of the file in pixels. To change the file width, type in a new value, or use the scroll arrows to adjust the existing one.


Displays the height of the file in pixels. To change the file height, type in a new value, or use the scroll arrows to adjust the existing one.


Displays the width of the file in pixels. To change the file width, type in a new value, or use the scroll arrows to adjust the existing one.


Displays the height of the file in pixels. To change the file height, type in a new value, or use the scroll arrows to adjust the existing one.


This group of controls allows you to change the resolution of your image.


Displays the resolution of the file. To use another resolution, click the down arrow and choose one from the list, or type new values in the Horizontal and Vertical boxes below.


Displays the vertical resolution of the file. To use another, type a new value in the box, or use the scroll arrows to adjust the existing one.


Displays the horizontal resolution of the file. To use another, type a new value in the box, or use the scroll arrows to adjust the existing one.


Displays the horizontal resolution of the file. To use another, type a new value in the box, or use the scroll arrows to adjust the existing one.


Displays the horizontal resolution of the file. To use another, type a new value in the box, or use the scroll arrows to adjust the existing one.


Displays the horizontal resolution of the file. To use another, type a new value in the box, or use the scroll arrows to adjust the existing one.


Displays the vertical resolution of the file. To use another, type a new value in the box, or use the scroll arrows to adjust the existing one.


Displays the vertical resolution of the file. To use another, type a new value in the box, or use the scroll arrows to adjust the existing one.


Displays the vertical resolution of the file. To use another, type a new value in the box, or use the scroll arrows to adjust the existing one.


Enable to maintain equal horizontal and vertical values. When this check box is enabled, when you enter a value in one box, the other will change automatically.


This group of controls allows you to select a method of anti-aliasing for your image. Anti-aliasing removes jagged edges from bitmap images by adding intermediate colors or shades of gray, thereby smoothing the transition between colors.


Click if you don't want to use anti-aliasing. Anti-aliasing removes jagged edges from bitmap images by adding intermediate colors or shades of gray, thereby smoothing the transition between colors.


Click to use the Normal method of anti-aliasing. Anti-aliasing removes jagged edges from bitmap images by adding intermediate colors or shades of gray, thereby smoothing the transition between colors. The Normal option works well for images composed of straight lines [image] curves and text are excluded from the process.


Click to use the Super-sampling method of anti-aliasing. Anti-aliasing removes jagged edges from bitmap images by adding intermediate colors or shades of gray, thereby smoothing the transition between colors. The Super-sampling option anti-aliases both curves and text, but is more memory intensive than the Normal option.


Displays the estimated size of the file before it is compressed. Compressed files will be smaller than the displayed value.


Displays the estimated size of the file before it is compressed. Compressed files will be smaller than the displayed value.


File Types dialog box, Associate tab


Displays the name of the Corel application you are running.


Lists all the file extensions you can associate with the Corel application you are running. To associate a file extension with the application, enable its check box.


Displays the name of the Corel application you are running.


Provides a description of the selected filter.


Provides a description of the selected filter.


File Types dialog box, Filters tab


Lists the available filter types. Double-click a filter type to open a list of available filters. To add a filter to the active filters list, select it and click Add.


Lists the available filter types. Double-click a filter type to open a list of available filters. To add a filter to the active filters list, select it and click Add.


Lists the active filters. To add a filter to the active filters list, select it in the window to the left and click Add.


Lists the active filters. To add a filter to the active filters list, select it in the window to the left and click Add.


Use to add a filter to the list of active filters. Select the file in the window to the left, and click Add.


Use to remove a filter from the list of active filters. Select a file in the list, and click Remove.


Use the Move Up and Move Down buttons to rearrange filters in the active filters list. Select the filter you want to move, then click Move Up or Move Down until it is positioned in the list as you wish.


Use the Move Up and Move Down buttons to rearrange filters in the active filters list. Select the filter you want to move, then click Move Up or Move Down until it is positioned in the list as you wish.


Provides a description of the selected filter.


Provides a description of the selected filter.


Save dialog box


Click to open the File Types dialog box, which lets you add and remove filters, as well as associate filters with the Corel application you are running.


Displays the compression type that will be used when you save the file. To use another type of compression, click the down arrow and choose one from the list.


Enable this check box to save only selected objects.


Enable this check box to suppress the filter's dialog box. The filter's default settings will be used.


Allows you to add notes that will be saved with the file.


Allows you to add notes that will be saved with the file.


Type in any keywords you want to associate with the file. You can use keywords to search for files on your system. You can type single words, phrases, or combinations of both. Separate keywords with commas.


Type in any keywords you want to associate with the file. You can use keywords to search for files on your system. You can type single words, phrases, or combinations of both. Separate keywords with commas.


Enable this check box to embed fonts in the file. Use this option if you aren't sure what fonts are available on other systems or output devices you will be using with this file.


Click to open the Advanced Settings dialog box.


Displays the version of the Corel application you are running.


Displays the version of the Corel application you are running.


Displays the file size of the file's thumbnail. To change the file size, click the down arrow and choose a size from the list.


Displays the file size of the file's thumbnail. To change the file size, click the down arrow and choose a size from the list.


Displays the selected compression type. To use another, click the down arrow and choose one from the list.


Adobe Illustrator Export (AI) dialog box


Displays the available Adobe Illustrator file formats you can use. To use a different format, click the down arrow and choose one from the list.


Click to export text as curves. Use this option if you are sure you won't need to edit the text again, or if you aren't sure what fonts are available on other systems or output devices you will be using with this file.


Click to export text as editable characters.


Enable this check box when you are exporting a file that will be edited on a Macintosh system.


Enable this check box to convert  spot colors to process colors when you export the file.


Enable this check box to simulate effects you have applied to outlines (such as adding arrowheads, corners, or creating dashed lines) in Adobe Illustrator. The outlines will appear as they did in your Corel application, but won't be editable. Disable this check box if you want to edit the outlines in Adobe Illustrator.


PCD Import dialog, Image tab


Displays the available image sizes. To use another size, click the down arrow and choose one from the list.


Displays the available color depths. To use another color depth, click the down arrow and choose one from the list.


Displays the file size of the image. This number will change to reflect changes you make to the image dimensions and color depth.


Displays the Photo CD image you are opening.


PCD Import dialog, Enhancement tab (w/ Gamut selected)


Click to apply Gamut CD (TM) color correction, which uses gamut mapping to enhance the color fidelity and tonal ranges of the CD image. Gamut mapping ensures that the colors in a computer image can be reproduced by a printer.


Click to apply Kodak color correction, which allows you to alter color tints and adjust brightness, saturation, and contrast.


Displays the Photo CD image you are opening.


Enable this check box if you want to brighten or darken the lightest pixels in your image. Specify the brightness value you want the lightest pixels to map to by typing a brightness value in the Absolute White box, below.


Type in the brightness value to which you want the lightest pixels in your image to map.


Enable this check box if you want to brighten or darken the darkest pixels in your image. Specify the brightness value you want the darkest pixels to map to by typing a brightness value in the Absolute Black box, below.


Type in the brightness value to which you want the darkest pixels in your image to map.


Click to view how the image would look if you applied the current settings.


Displays the color of the pixel under your cursor. If your cursor is not currently on the Preview window, the color is the last one assessed.


Displays the color values of the pixel under your cursor. If your cursor is not currently on the Preview window, the color values are for the last pixel assessed.


Displays the color values of the pixel under your cursor. If your cursor is not currently on the Preview window, the color values are for the last pixel assessed.


Displays the color values of the pixel under your cursor. If your cursor is not currently on the Preview window, the color values are for the last pixel assessed.


Displays the color values of the pixel under your cursor. If your cursor is not currently on the Preview window, the color values are for the last pixel assessed.


Displays the color values of the pixel under your cursor. If your cursor is not currently on the Preview window, the color values are for the last pixel assessed.


Displays the color values of the pixel under your cursor. If your cursor is not currently on the Preview window, the color values are for the last pixel assessed.


Click to use Fast Preview. This is faster than Best Preview, but the colors aren't displayed as accurately.


Click to use Best Preview. This takes longer than Fast Preview, but provides more accurate color representation.


To select a specific area for color correction, click this button, then click and drag on the Preview window to define an area.


To specify neutral colors, click this button, and then click pure whites, blacks and grays in the Preview window.


PCD Import dialog, Enhancement tab (w/ Kodak selected)


Click to apply Gamut CD (TM) color correction, which uses gamut mapping to enhance the color fidelity and tonal ranges of the CD image. Gamut mapping ensures that the colors in a computer image can be reproduced by a printer.


Click to apply Kodak color correction, which allows you to alter color tints and adjust brightness, saturation, and contrast.


Displays the Photo CD image you are opening.


Click to view how the image would look if you applied the current settings.


Displays the color of the pixel under your cursor. If your cursor is not currently on the Preview window, the color is the last one assessed.


Displays the color values of the pixel under your cursor. If your cursor is not currently on the Preview window, the color values are for the last pixel assessed.


Displays the color values of the pixel under your cursor. If your cursor is not currently on the Preview window, the color values are for the last pixel assessed.


Displays the color values of the pixel under your cursor. If your cursor is not currently on the Preview window, the color values are for the last pixel assessed.


Displays the color values of the pixel under your cursor. If your cursor is not currently on the Preview window, the color values are for the last pixel assessed.


Displays the color values of the pixel under your cursor. If your cursor is not currently on the Preview window, the color values are for the last pixel assessed.


Displays the color values of the pixel under your cursor. If your cursor is not currently on the Preview window, the color values are for the last pixel assessed.


Click to return all controls in the dialog box to their default settings.


Controls the amount of red in the image. Positive values add red; negative values decrease it.


Controls the amount of green in the image. Positive values add green; negative values decrease it.


Controls the amount of blue in the image. Positive values add blue; negative values decrease it.


Controls the saturation of the image. Positive values increase the saturation; negatives values decrease it.


Controls the brightness of the image. Positive values brighten the image; negative values darken it.


Enable this check box to remove Scene Balance Adjustment, which is an adjustment made by the photo-finisher at the time the image was scanned and preserved on the Photo CD disc.


Enable this check box to check for out-of-gamut colors. Out of gamut colors display as pure red or pure blue.


Displays the available methods of contrast adjustment. To use a different one, click the down arrow and choose one from the list.


JPEG Export dialog box


Enable this check box to use progressive loading. When you set an image to load progressively, it appears on-screen in entirety, but at a low, blocky resolution. As the image data loads, the quality improves from unfocused to clear.


Move the slider to set the image quality and file size.


Opens a drop-down list box featuring two compression methods

Standard (4.2.2)

JPEG uses Lossy compression. This option provides greater compression than Optional with some loss of data.

Optional (4.4.4)

JPEG uses Lossy compression. This option loses the least data of the two methods in the compression process. It is not as compressed as Standard (above).


Type a value to set the image quality and file size.


GEM Export dialog box


Click to export text as curves. Use this option if you are sure you won't need to edit the text again, or if you aren't sure what fonts are available on other systems or output devices you will be using with this file.


Click to export curves as combinations of small line segments.


PNG Options dialog box


Enable this check box to use interlacing when loading the image. Interlacing loads the image on-screen in entirety, but at a low, blocky resolution. As the data loads, the image quality improves from unfocused to clear.


Resource Color dialog box (importing .CUR and .ICO)


This group of controls allows you to specify colors to convert transparent or inverse colors to when you open the file for editing.


Displays the cursor or icon file you are opening.


Displays the color the transparent areas of the icon or cursor will become while you edit the image. To convert transparent areas to a different color, click the down arrow and click a color on the color picker.


Displays the color any inverse colors will become while you edit the image. Colors you have specified as inverse in an icon or cursor file display as the inverse of the background they are on. To convert inverse colors to a different color, click the down arrow and click a color on the color picker.


Displays the size of the icon or cursor, as well as the number of colors it uses.


Displays the size of the icon or cursor, as well as the number of colors it uses.


GIF89a dialog box


Displays the image's Color Palette.


This group of controls allows you to select which areas or colors in the image will become transparent.


Click if you don't want any areas of your image to display as transparent on a Web Browser.


Corel Photo House does not support this option.


Click to make a color from the image transparent. When the Web Browser sees this color, it knows not to display it. Use this to make transparent backgrounds. To select the color, you can click the color in the Preview window, click it on the Color Palette, or enter its index number in the Index box.


Corel Photo House does not support this option.


Enable this check box to use interlacing when loading the image. Interlacing loads the image on-screen in entirety, but at a low, blocky resolution. As the data loads, the image quality improves from unfocused to clear.


Displays the selected color's index value. If you know the index number of the color you want to make transparent, you can type it here to select it.


Corel Photo House does not support this option.


Displays the color that is selected to become transparent when displayed on a Web Browser.


Displays the color component values of the select color.


Displays the color component values of the select color.


Displays the color component values of the select color.


WMF Export dialog box


Click to export text as editable characters.


Click to export text as curves. Use this option if you are sure you won't need to edit the text again, or if you aren't sure what fonts are available on other systems or output devices you will be using with this file.


Enable this option to include a header with the file that specifies the dimensions of the image. You should use this option, unless you know that the application you are going to use to edit the image doesn't recognize placeable headers.


WordPerfect Graphic export dialog box (.WPG)


Enable this check box to export the image as a 16 color image.


Enable this check box to export the image as a 256 color image.


Enable this check box to export text as editable characters.


Click to export text as curves. Use this option if you are sure you won't need to edit the text again, or if you aren't sure what fonts are available on other systems or output devices you will be using with this file.


Click to export the file as WordPerfect Version 1.


Click to export the file as WordPerfect Version 2.


PIF export dialog


Click to export text as editable characters.


Click to export text as curves. Use this option if you are sure you won't need to edit the text again, or if you aren't sure what fonts are available on other systems or output devices you will be using with this file.


Click to export curves as curves.


Click to export curves as combinations of small line segments.


Corel Barista Export dialog box


Click to export the bitmap as a .GIF file.


Click to export the bitmap as a .JPEG file.


HTML Image Map Export dialog box


Click to export the bitmap as a .GIF file.


Click to export the bitmap as a .JPEG file.


Wavelet Export dialog box (.WI)


Move to adjust the quality of the file.


Displays the quality of the file in numeric values. To change the quality, move the slider, or type a value in the box.


 Displays the system information for the chosen category.


Provides a list of system information categories, including: System, Display, Printing, Corel EXEs and DLLs, and System DLLs.


Saves all system information as SYSINFO.TXT. Once it's saved, a message box appears informing you of the location of the saved file.


Closes this dialog box without saving any changes you have made.


Displays the serial number located on your proof of purchase.


Displays the personal identification number (PIN). This number is not needed to run the software, but is necessary to receive customer support.


Copyright and Licence dialog boxes


Displays the copyright and licensing information regarding this product.


Prints the copyright and licensing information regarding this product.


Customizing your image


Overview: Customizing your image
Customizing your image

Corel Photo House lets you customize your image to suit your needs. You can personalize your image with text, graphics, and colors, or you can make simple changes, such as cropping, resizing, and reorienting your image.

Adding Catalog images

The Catalog contains graphic objects, such as photos, objects, and frames, that you can add to your image. The graphic objects can be sized and positioned on your image using the Pick tool.

Painting and filling

The painting and filling tools can be used to add colors, textures, symbols, and graphics to your image. Whether you use a preconfigured brush or prepare a custom brush, Corel Photo House offers a wide array of tools to get the right look for your image painting job. You can also use a pressure-sensitive pens in order to get the natural feel of painting with a brush.

Adding text

The Text tool gives you access to a full range of fonts and text styles. You can add text of any size or color and use the Pick tool to position the text on your image.

Working with selections

The Rectangular and Freehand Selection tools let you select an area of your image that you can apply effects to with out affecting the rest of the image. You can also use these tools to crop, cut, or copy image selections.

Editing images

You can edit an image in Corel Photo House using the Clipboard to cut, copy, and paste areas of your photos. You can undo changes to your image immediately after you make them, and you can erase areas of your image.

Changing the content of photos

You can perform photo-editing tricks on your image, such as adding items that weren't there when the photo was taken, or removing parts of the original image.

Changing image orientation

You can change an image's orientation by rotating and flipping it. This feature is especially useful for correcting photos that were scanned upside down or sideways. You can flip an image horizontally or vertically, giving a mirror-image effect.

Cropping, resizing, and resampling

Corel Photo House allows you to crop, resize, and resample images. Cropping trims away the unwanted areas of an image; resampling changes the resolution of an image; and resizing changes the dimensions of an image.

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Adding Catalog images


Overview: Adding Catalog images
Adding Catalog images

The Catalog notebook page gives you access to photographs, objects, and frames that you can add to your project.

Photos

Use the Catalog photos to add color to your Corel Print Office projects. You can send a photo from Corel Print Office to Corel Photo House, crop or add effects to it, and then update it in Corel Print Office. You can also use the library photos for fun and amusing effects in your own photos. Try using the Clone tool to copy something from a library photo into your own image.

Objects

Objects can be added to your photos and then sized and positioned as needed using the Pick tool. After you have merged an object with your photo, you can blend it in using the Clone tool.

Frames

If you're working on a portrait, why not add a frame to it? When you add a frame, the image is resized automatically to fit the frame.

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Opening photos from the Catalog

You can open a photo from the Catalog as a new Corel Photo House image or as a selection in an existing image. If you open the photo as a selection, you can edit it before you merge it with the rest of the image. For information about editing photos, see "Editing images."

To open a photo as a new image

1.	Click the Catalog tab.

2.	Click Photos.

3.	Double-click a category in the Choose A Category list box.

4.	Double-click an image in the Choose An Image list box.

To open a photo as a selection

1.	Follow steps 1 to 3 from the previous procedure.

2.	Drag a photo from the Notebook to the existing image.

To merge a selection with an image

·	Right-click the selection, and click Merge Selection.

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Adding objects to your image

When you open an object from the Catalog, the object opens as a selection on your image. You can move, resize, or rotate it before you merge it with the image. For more information about moving, sizing, and rotating selections, see "Working with selections."

To add an object to your image

1.	Click the Catalog tab.

2.	Click Objects.

3.	Double-click a category in the Choose A Category list box.

4.	Double-click an object in the Choose An Image list box.

To merge an object with an image

·	Right-click the object, and click Merge Selection.

 Tip

·	You can also open an object by dragging it from the Notebook to the Image Window.

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Adding frames to your image

When you add a frame from the Catalog, the frame appears as a selection on your image. You can merge the frame with your image.

To add a frame to your image

1.	Click the Catalog tab.

2.	Click Frames.

3.	Double-click a category in the Choose A Category list box.

4.	Double-click a frame in the Choose An Image list box.

5.	Click Done.

To merge a frame with an image

·	Right-click the frame, and click Merge Selection.

 Notes

·	When you add a frame to an image in Corel Photo House, the image is automatically resized to fit inside the frame and the frame opens as a new selection around the image. You can resize the frame slightly to make sure it fits your image properly.

·	Excessive resizing of the frame or image may give it a blurred appearance.

·	If you want to crop, resize, or apply an effect to your image, it is best to complete these procedures before you apply a frame.

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Painting and filling


Overview: Painting and filling
Painting and filling

Corel Photo House offers a variety of tools to help you create original artwork. Painting is as easy as clicking a color from the Notebook, clicking a painting tool, and dragging the tool across your image. There are also many options that let you control the way you paint. You can also use the Flood Fill tool to fill parts of your image with the paint color.

Graphics tablet (pressure-sensitive pen) support

Instead of using a mouse, you can use a graphics tablet with a pressure-sensitive pen to paint and edit images. A pressure-sensitive pen gives you the natural feel of a real brush, widening its stroke as you press harder on the tablet. The specific function of graphics tablets varies by manufacturer. Refer to the documentation supplied with your graphics tablet to find out how it functions. Once your graphics tablet is connected, Corel Photo House detects it automatically and does not require any additional configuration.

The painting tools

By combining the wide selection of brushes with the various painting tools in Corel Photo House, you can create brush strokes that simulate watercolor paint, chalk, markers, calligraphic pens, pencils, and spray paint. You can also paint your image with textures and sprayed images that you can customize. The Nib Settings notebook page lets you set the size, angle, transparency, edge fading, and ink flow rate of any painting tool. The Brush Presets notebook page lets you choose from a variety of preconfigured brush styles, sizes, and textures.

	The Brush tool The Brush tool is like a traditional paint brush. You can drag to create long brush strokes, or click to create short brush strokes or dabs of paint. You can also click Custom on the Brush notebook page to change the nib settings of your brush or to add texture to your brush strokes.
	The Spray tool The Spray tool is like a can of spray paint. It paints with the characteristics of the chosen brush and adds a spattered texture to simulate spray paint.
	The Image Sprayer tool The Image Sprayer spatters your image with small preset bitmap images.
	The Eraser tool The Eraser tool is like the Brush tool, except that it paints with the paper color instead of the paint color. When you use the Eraser tool, you create the illusion of erasing the area you are dragging over because the paper color shows through.
	The Clone tool The Clone tool allows you to duplicate parts of an image either onto a different part of the same image or onto a different image altogether. You set an origin point (the area you wish to copy), and then clone it by painting over the destination area. You can clone a large area of an image or lock onto a single origin point and duplicate it at different places on the image.
	The Flood Fill tool The Flood Fill tool allows you to fill parts of your image with the paint color. You can limit the boundary of the fill by adjusting the fill tolerance or by defining a selection on your image with the Rectangular and Freehand Selection tools.
 Notes

·	The movement of the painting tools can be constrained to horizontal or vertical straight lines by holding down CTRL while using them.

·	If you are using a graphics tablet with a pressure-sensitive pen, the width of your painting tools should increase as you press harder on the tablet. If pressure-sensitivity is not working, try reinstalling the driver software that came with the tablet.

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Using the painting tools


Overview: Using the painting tools
Using the painting tools

Use the Corel Photo House painting tools to apply color to your image. The Brush, Spray, Clone, Image Sprayer, and Eraser tools are all painting tools. When you click these tools, instructions for using the tool appear on the Guides notebook page. You can choose from preset nib types by clicking the Presets button at the bottom of the page, or you can configure your own nib by clicking the Custom button.

Preset nibs

You can choose from several preset nibs that are ready to use on your image. Some nibs are shaped like traditional paint brushes, while others are shaped in fun and unusual ways. You can also choose textured nibs that apply patterns to your image.

Unless you need to make modifications to a nib, the Paint Presets page is a great way to choose a nib style. To customize a nib, click the Custom button.

Custom nibs

You can create your nib exactly the way you want it. You can set the size, transparency, edge fading, ink flow rate, and angle of your brush. The Style picker lets you choose from a wide variety of nib shapes, including rubber stamp patterns. The Preview window displays the current nib, so you can experiment with different settings before you begin to paint.

 Tips

·	Small nibs (1 [image] 10 pixels) are good for delicate photo retouching. To blend in the areas that you paint, use a high edge-fading value and a moderate transparency value.

·	To tint an area of a photo with color, use an appropriately sized nib with a high transparency setting, for example 90 [image] 95. You may find it more effective to apply the paint in single clicks rather than dragging the tool.

·	For a realistic effect with the Spray tool, use a high edge-fading value.

·	If you find it difficult to control the edges of the Spray tool, try creating a selection around the area you want to paint so that adjacent areas are protected.

·	To constrain painting tool movement to horizontal or vertical straight lines, hold down CTRL while painting.

·	Use the specially shaped brushes to add fun touches to your photos [image] if someone is singing, stamp on a few musical notes. If your winter scene needs a little something extra, use the snowflake-shaped nibs to add some whimsical snow.

·	A graphics tablet with a pressure-sensitive pen enhances the dynamic performance of the painting tools.

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Overview: Choosing paint and paper colors
Choosing paint and paper colors

There are several ways to choose paint and paper colors. You can

·	click a color on the desktop Color Palette

·	sample a color from an existing image using the Eyedropper tool

·	double-click either the Paint or Paper color swatch on the Status Bar to open the Advanced Settings notebook page.

The paint and paper color swatches on the Status Bar display the selected paint and paper colors.

HSB Color Model

The HSB (hue, saturation, brightness) color model provides a simple visual method to select a custom paint or paper color. Hue refers to the name of the color; for example, red or green. Saturation defines the intensity of the color; that is how pure the color is. Brightness defines how much white or black is added to the color.

The vertical color slider, located on the right side of the notebook page, lets you adjust the hue by dragging the sample point up or down.

The square selector simultaneously adjusts saturation and brightness. The brightest, most saturated version of the color is found in the upper right corner of the square. Dragging the sample point toward the lower right corner of the square decreases brightness; deepening the color (to black). Dragging the sample point toward the upper-left corner of the square decreases saturation; fading the color (to white). Dragging the sample point toward the lower left corner of the square decreases brightness and saturation.

The result of your color selection is displayed in the upper right corner of the notebook page.

You can switch to the RGB color model by enabling the RGB button.

RGB Color Model

The RGB (red, green, blue) color model is based on the light primary colors and is appropriate for images that are displayed on a computer monitor or on transparent media, such as slides. This is a useful color model when you want to define a color with precise numerical values.

You can adjust the color by dragging the three sample points toward the corners of the cube. The vertical slider beside the cube adjusts the brightness of the color. You can also adjust the color by typing numerical values in the boxes.

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Choosing a paint color

You can choose a paint color from the Color Palette, or you can create a custom color. You can also select a paint color from the image using the Eyedropper tool. The Paint color swatch on the Status Bar displays the selected paint colors.

To choose a paint color

·	Click a color on the desktop Color Palette.

Use the Arrow buttons at the bottom of the Color Palette to scroll through the range of colors.

To choose a custom paint color

1.	Double-click the Paint color swatch on the Status Bar [image].

The Advanced Settings notebook page opens.

2.	Enable one of the following:

·	HSB [image] to choose a color from the HSB color model

·	RGB [image] to choose a color from the RGB color model

3.	Choose a color.

To sample a paint color from an image

1.	Click the Eyedropper tool.

2.	Click a color on the image.

 Note

·	For more information about the HSB and RGB color models, see "Choosing paint and paper colors."

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Choosing a paper color

You can choose a paper color from the Color Palette, or you can create a custom color. You can also select a paper color from the image using the Eyedropper tool. The Paper color swatch on the Status Bar displays the selected paper colors.

To choose a paper color

·	Right-click a color on the desktop Color Palette.

Use the Arrow buttons at the bottom of the Color Palette to scroll through the range of colors

To choose a custom paper color

1.	Double-click the Paper swatch on the Status Bar [image].

The Advanced Settings notebook page opens.

2.	Enable one of the following:

·	HSB [image] to choose a color from the HSB color model

·	RGB [image] to choose a color from the RGB color model

3.	Choose a color.

To sample a paper color from the image

1.	Click the Eyedropper tool.

2.	Hold down SHIFT, and click a color on the image.

 Note

·	For more information about the HSB and RGB color models, see "Choosing paint and paper colors."

 Tip

·	You can also choose a paper color when you create a new blank image. For more information, see "Creating a new image."

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Selecting or customizing nibs

You can adjust the nib size and texture of your brush to create different effects with the Brush, Eraser, Spray, and Clone tools

To select a nib

1.	Click either the Brush, Eraser, Spray, or Clone tool.

2.	Click the Guides tab.

3.	Click Presets.

4.	Choose a preset nib style from the list.

To customize a nib

1.	Click either the Brush, Eraser, Spray, or Clone tool.

2.	Click the Guides tab.

3.	Click Custom.

4.	Do any of the following:

·	Type a value in the Size box to adjust the size of the nib. The nib size is measured in pixels.

·	Type value for Transparency box to adjust the transparency of the paint.

·	Type a value in the Edge Fading box to cause the paint to fade out along the edges of the nib.

·	Type a value in the Ink Flow Rate box to adjust the flow of the paint. This option is only available for the Spray tool.

·	Choose a brush shape from the Style picker.

·	Type an angle value in the Angle box to adjust the angle at which the nib makes contact with the image.

To add texture to a nib

1.	Follow steps 1 to 3 from the previous procedure.

2.	Click the More button.

3.	Open the Texture Style picker, and click a texture style.

4.	Type a value in the % Texture box to set the balance between texture and solid color.

5.	Type a value in the Spread box to set the width of the pattern.

6.	Type a value in the Spacing box to set the density of the pattern.

7.	Drag the Color Variation slider to introduce additional colors to the pattern.

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Using the Brush, Eraser, or Spray tool

Once you have customized your nib and chosen a color, you can begin painting on your image. The Brush and Spray tools apply the paint color to the page. The Eraser tool applies the paper color to the page, which creates the illusion of erasing the area you're dragging over.

To use the Brush, Eraser, or Spray tool

1.	Click either the Brush, Eraser, or Spray tool.

2.	Drag the tool across the image.

 Tips

·	If you are painting with a textured brush, use slower painting movements, especially if you choose a large nib size.

·	To constrain tool movement to horizontal or vertical straight lines, hold down CTRL while dragging.

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Using the Image Sprayer tool

The Image Sprayer tool makes it possible to paint with full-color bitmaps instead of a paint color.

To use the Image Sprayer tool

1.	Click the Image Sprayer tool.

2.	Click the Guides tab.

3.	Click Custom.

4.	Choose an image type from the list box.

5.	Type a value in any of the following boxes:

·	Size [image] sets the size of the images

·	Transparency [image] sets the visual density of the images

·	Dab Spacing [image] sets the distance between images sprayed in a line

·	Dab Spread [image] sets the amount of side-to-side spacing between the images sprayed in a line

6.	Drag the tool across the image.

 Tip

·	To constrain tool movement to horizontal or vertical straight lines, hold down CTRL while dragging.

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Cloning areas of an image

The Clone tool lets you duplicate part of an image and apply it to another part of the same image or another image altogether. Cloning is accomplished in a two-step process. Choose the area of the image you want to clone (the source point), and then paint the information onto another area (the destination area). You can anchor the source point so that the same point is duplicated as you clone. You can also reset the cloning source point to duplicate another area.

To clone an area of an image

1.	Click the Clone tool.

2.	Click a spot on your image to select a source point for cloning.

3.	Move the cursor to the destination area.

The destination area can be in the same Image Window as the source point, or in a different Image Window.

4.	Drag across your image to clone.

To anchor the cloning source point

1.	Click the Clone tool.

2.	Click the spot on your image you want to clone.

3.	Hold down SHIFT, and click on the destination area.

Each time you click the image, the same source point is duplicated as long as you hold down SHIFT.

To reset the cloning source point

1.	Right-click, and click Reset Origin.

2.	Click a spot on your image to select a new source point for cloning.

 Tips

·	You can vary the effect of the Clone tool by using different brushes. For more information about configuring the nib style, see "Selecting or customizing nibs."

·	To constrain Clone tool movement to horizontal or vertical straight lines, hold down CTRL while cloning.

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Using the Flood Fill tool


Overview: Using the Flood Fill tool
Using the Flood Fill tool

The Flood Fill tool allows you to apply the paint color to parts of your image. You can limit the boundary of the fill by adjusting the fill tolerance or by defining a selection on your image with the Rectangular and Freehand Selection tools.

Fill Tolerance notebook page

The Fill Tolerance notebook page contains a slider that lets you increase or decrease the color tolerance of the Flood Fill tool. The fill tolerance defines the range of colors around your target color that are filled when you use the Flood Fill tool. The target color is the color in the image that you click with the Flood Fill tool.

For example, if you set a low fill tolerance and click the Flood Fill tool on a red area of a photo, only the red areas are filled with the paint color. If you set a medium fill tolerance, many areas of the photo are filled, including reds, pinks, browns, and oranges. If you set a high fill tolerance, most areas of the photo are filled.

When setting fill tolerance, remember that an image can contain up to 16 million-colors. If you want to use the Flood Fill tool to color a blue area green, you'll need to adjust the fill tolerance so that all the shades of blue in that area are included in the fill range.

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Filling part of an image with the paint color

You can fill part of an image or a selection of an image with the paint color using the Flood fill tool. You can adjust the fill tolerance so that the paint color replaces a small range of colors or a wide range of colors.

To set the color tolerance of the Flood Fill tool

1.	Click the Flood Fill tool.

2.	Click the Guides tab.

3.	Click Custom.

4.	Move the slider to the left to decrease the color tolerance or to the right to increase the color tolerance.

To fill part of your image with the paint color

1.	Click the Flood Fill tool.

2.	Click the spot on your image that you want to fill.

All pixels adjacent to the one you clicked and that fall within the defined color tolerance are filled.

To use the Flood Fill tool on a selected area

1.	Click the Rectangular or Freehand Selection tool.

2.	Marquee select the area you want to fill.

3.	Click the Flood Fill tool.

4.	Click the selected area.


Adding text to your image


Overview: Adding text to your image
Adding text to your image

The powerful text-handling capabilities of Corel Photo House let you add and manipulate text in your image. Use the Text tool to create Artistic text, such as titles and captions, by typing text directly on an image. Paragraph text is best for adding larger blocks of text to your images. Corel Photo House also offers a wide variety of fonts and styles to customize your text.

Editing and formatting text

Corel Photo House lets you adjust text alignment and spacing. You can also move, resize, stretch, and rotate text using the Pick tool.

Be sure that you have finished editing a text object before you select a different tool, for example the Brush or the Clone tool, or before you begin typing on another part of the image. You can edit the text object as long as you keep the Text tool or the Pick tool active on that particular text object. As soon as you select another tool, the text is merged with the image.

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Using the Text tool to add text

Use the Text tool to add titles, captions, or other short lines of text to an image. You can add Artistic text by clicking a spot on the image with the Text tool and typing. You can also create Paragraph text by drawing a Paragraph text frame with the Text tool before you start typing. The Paragraph text frame confines the text you type to a defined area on the image.

To add Artistic text

1.	Click the Text tool.

2.	Click the spot on the image where you want to add text.

3.	Type the text.

To add Paragraph text

1.	Click the Text tool.

2.	Drag to create a Paragraph text frame.

3.	Type text in the Paragraph text frame.

To edit Artistic or Paragraph text

1.	Click the spot you want to edit in the line of text.

2.	Type or delete text as necessary.

 Notes

·	The text you type is merged with the image when you select another tool or when you move the cursor to a different spot on the image. You can edit a piece of text only as long as you keep the Text tool or Pick tool active on that particular text object.

·	The text color is the same as the paint color. If you want to change the color of your text, make sure you change it before you start typing or before the text is merged with the image.

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Changing the font

You can select a font before you type your text or you can change the font immediately after you type the text. The text you type is merged with the image when you select another tool or when you move the cursor to a different spot on the image.

To select the font before typing text

1.	Click the Text tool.

2.	Click the Guides tab.

3.	Click Custom.

4.	Choose a font from the Font list box.

To change the font after typing text

1.	Using the Text tool, select the text you want to change.

2.	Click the Guides tab.

3.	Click Custom.

4.	Choose a font from the Font list box.

 Note

·	You can edit a piece of text only as long as you keep the Text tool or Pick tool active on that particular piece of text.

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Changing the font size and style

You can choose the font size and style before you type your text, or you can change the size and style immediately after you add text to your image.

To change the font size and style before typing text

1.	Click the Text tool.

2.	Click the Guides tab.

3.	Click Custom.

4.	Type a value in the Size/Style box.

5.	Enable any of the following:

·	Bold

·	Italic

·	Underline

To change the font size and style after typing text

1.	Using the Text tool, select the text you want to change.

2.	Click the Guides tab.

3.	Click Custom.

4.	Type a value in the Size/Style box.

5.	Enable any of the following:

·	Bold

·	Italic

·	Underline

 Notes

·	The text is merged with the image when you select another tool or when you move the cursor to a different spot on the image.

·	You can edit a text object only as long as you keep the Text tool or Pick tool active on that particular text object.

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Specifying line spacing

You can change the spacing between lines of text before or immediately after you type.

To change line spacing before typing text

1.	Click the Text tool.

2.	Click the Guides tab.

3.	Click Custom.

4.	Type a value in the Spacing box.

To change line spacing after typing text

1.	Using the Text tool, select the text you want to change.

2.	Click the Guides tab.

3.	Click Custom.

4.	Type a value in the Spacing box.

 Notes

·	The text you type is merged with the image when you select another tool or when you move the cursor to a different spot on the image.

·	You can edit a text object only as long as you keep the Text tool or Pick tool active on that particular text object.

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Changing text alignment

You can change the alignment of both Paragraph and Artistic text. Paragraph text aligns to the Paragraph text frame, while multiple lines of Artistic text align to the first line of text.

To change text alignment

1.	Select the text with the Text tool.

2.	Click the Guides tab.

3.	Click Custom.

4.	Click one of the following horizontal alignment buttons:

·	Left Align

·	Center Align

·	Right Align

·	Full Align

5.	Click one of the following vertical alignment buttons:

·	Top Align

·	Center Align

·	Bottom Align

 Notes

·	The text you type is merged with the image when you select another tool or when you move the cursor to a different spot on the image.

·	You can edit a text object only as long as you keep the Text tool or Pick tool active on that particular text object.

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Rotating, skewing, and moving text

You can rotate, skew, and move both Artistic and Paragraph text.

To rotate a text object

1.	Click the Pick tool.

2.	Click directly on the text.

3.	Drag one of the corner arrows to rotate the text.

To skew a text object

1.	Follow steps 1 and 2 from the previous procedure.

2.	Drag one of the side arrows to skew the text.

To move a text object

1.	Click the Pick tool.

2.	Drag the text object to a new position on the image.

 Notes

·	The text you type is merged with the image when you select another tool or when you move the cursor to a different spot on the image.

·	You can edit a text object only as long as you keep the Text tool or Pick tool active on that particular text object.

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Sizing and stretching text

You can size and stretch Artistic and Paragraph text objects using the mouse.

To size a text object

1.	Click the Pick tool.

2.	Click directly on the text object.

3.	Drag one of the corner handles to size the text object.

To stretch a text object

1.	Follow steps 1 and 2 from the previous procedure.

2.	Drag one of the side handles to stretch the text object.

 Notes

·	The text you type is merged with the image when you select another tool or when you move the cursor to a different spot on the image.

·	You can edit a text object only as long as you keep the Text tool or Pick tool active on that particular text object.

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Working with selections


Overview: Working with selections
Working with selections

A selection is like a stencil that allows you to isolate an area of your image so that you can apply color and special effects to that area without altering the rest of the image. When you create a selection using the Rectangular or Freehand Selection tools, you temporarily divide your image into two regions: the selection and the protected area. Everything inside the selection can be altered; everything outside the selection is protected from change. The dashed line that separates the selection from the protected areas of your image is called the selection marquee.

You can use selections to create unusual effects or to replace color in your image. For example, if you have an image of a girl holding a red umbrella and you want the umbrella to be yellow, you can define a selection around the umbrella and change its color without altering the color in the rest of the image.

Once a selection has been defined, you can paint the selection, apply a fill, or use the Clone tool [image] all without altering the area outside the selection. You can also use many of the Touch-Up, Cool, and Fun effects to edit selections. If you click a selection with the Pick tool, a set of handles appears around it that allows you to size or move the selection. If you click the selection a second time, the handles turn to arrows that allow you to rotate the selection.

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Selecting part of your image

You can select part of an image using the Rectangular or Freehand Selection tools. Use the Rectangular Selection tool to select a rectangular area on your image. Use the Freehand Selection tool to select irregular shapes on your image.

To create a rectangular selection

1.	Click the Rectangular Selection tool.

2.	Drag a selection marquee around the area you want to select.

To create a freehand selection

1.	Click the Freehand Selection tool.

2.	Drag a selection marquee around the area you want to select.

 Tip

·	You can also cut or copy a selection to the Clipboard and then paste it to another part of the same image, a different image, or another application. For more information about using the Clipboard, see "Editing images."

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Merging a selection with your image

After you edit a selection, you must merge it with the image in order to continue editing your image.

To merge a selection with the image

·	Right-click the image, and click Merge Selection.

 Tip

·	If you are using the Rectangular or Freehand Selection tools, you can click anywhere on the image to merge the selection with the image.

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Sizing, stretching, or rotating a selection

You can size, stretch, and rotate selections using the Pick tool.

To size a selection

1.	Click the Rectangular or Freehand Selection tool.

2.	Drag a selection marquee around the area you want to select.

3.	Click the Pick tool.

4.	Drag one of the corner handles to size the selection.

To stretch a selection

1.	Follow steps 1 to 3 from the previous procedure.

2.	Drag one of the side handles to stretch the selection.

To rotate a selection

1.	Follow steps 1 to 3 from the "To size a selection" procedure.

2.	Click the selection.

3.	Drag one of the rotation arrows to rotate the image.

 Notes

·	Extensive resizing of an image can give it a blurred appearance.

·	After you edit the selection, you must merge it with the image in order to continue editing your image. For more information about merging a selection, see "Merging a selection with your image."

 Tip

·	To move the center of rotation, drag the target at the center of the selection to a new location on the image.

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Applying effects to a selection

You can apply both Touch-Up and Special effects to a selection. The effect is added to the selected area while the rest of the image remains unchanged. For more information about Touch-Up effects and Special effects, see "Applying effects to your image."

To apply an effect to a selection

1.	Click the Rectangular or Freehand Selection tool.

2.	Drag a selection marquee around the area you want to select.

3.	Click Effects , click and effect category, and click an effect.

4.	Adjust the effect properties as necessary.

 Note

·	After you edit the selection, you must merge it with the image in order to continue editing your image. For more information about merging a selection, see "Merging a selection with your image."

 Tips

·	If you don't like an effect when you preview it, click Cancel to remove the effect.

·	For best results, use the Restore Image and Replace Colors effects on selections, not on entire images.

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Moving a selection

You can move selections anywhere on the image by dragging them with the mouse.

To move a selection

1.	Click the Rectangular or Freehand Selection tool.

2.	Drag a selection marquee around the area you want to select.

3.	Drag the selection to a new position on the image.

 Note

·	After you edit the selection, you must merge it with the image in order to continue editing your image. For more information about merging a selection, see "Merging a selection with your image."

 Tip

·	To see the contents of the selection as you drag it, hold down the mouse for a few seconds before you begin dragging.

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Feathering pixels around a selection

You can apply the Soften Edges effect to feather the pixels around your selection. Feathering changes the transparency of the pixels at the edge of a selection. For more information about the Soften Edges effect, see "Applying the Soften Edges effect."

To feather pixels around a selection

1.	Click the Rectangular or Freehand Selection tool.

2.	Drag a selection marquee around the area you want to select.

3.	Click Effects, Fun Effects, Soften Edges.

4.	Enable one of the following buttons:

·	Soft [image] to produce a gradual blend of colors toward the edge of the selection

·	Hard [image] to produce a sharp blend of colors toward the edge of the selection

5.	Move the Width slider to the right to feather more pixels or to the left to feather fewer pixels.

 Notes

·	If you move the selection before applying the Soften Edges effect, the selection is blended with the pixels in the surrounding image. If you don't move the selection before applying the Soften Edges effect, the selection is blended with the paper color. For more information about moving a selection, see "Moving a selection."

·	After you edit the selection, you must merge it with the image in order to continue editing your image. For more information about merging a selection, see "Merging a selection with your image."

 Tip

·	For best results, use the Soften Edges effect on selections, not on entire images.

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Editing images


Overview: Editing images
Editing images

There are many ways to edit an image in Corel Photo House. You can use the Clipboard to cut, copy, and paste areas of your photos. You can undo changes to your image immediately after you make them, and you can erase areas of your image.

Cutting, copying, and pasting

The Clipboard is a useful tool for moving and copying images in Corel Photo House. It is also useful for importing and exporting graphics and text to and from other applications. For instance, you can prepare a line of text in a word processor such as Corel WordPerfect, copy it to the Clipboard, and then paste it to Corel Photo House. The text appears in Corel Photo House with sizing handles around it. You can then size, reposition, and change the color and font of the text in Corel Photo House.

You can also use the Freehand and Rectangular Selection tools to define an area of an image and then cut or copy that area to the Clipboard. The selection can then be pasted to another project in Corel Photo House or in another Windows application.

Undoing actions

The Undo command (Edit menu) undoes the last change you made to your image. If you make a mistake or don't like the effect created by your last action, the Undo command reverses it. You can undo your last three actions, for example, three effects or three brush strokes, in reverse consecutive order.

Erasing areas of an image

You can erase areas of an image using the Eraser tool. The Eraser paints with the paper color instead of the paint color. When you use it, you create the illusion of erasing the area you are painting over because the paper color shows through.

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Using the Clipboard

You can use the Clipboard to cut, copy, and paste selected areas of an image. You can also use the Clipboard to paste selected images into new images, as new documents, or into a new selection.

To cut or copy a selection to the Clipboard

1.	Click the Rectangular or Freehand Selection tool.

2.	Drag a selection marquee around the area you want to cut or copy.

3.	Do one of the following:

·	Click Edit, Cut to remove the selection and save it to the Windows Clipboard.

·	Click Edit, Copy to create a copy of the selection on the Windows Clipboard.

To paste a selection onto an image

·	Right-click your image where you want to paste the selection, and click Paste, As New Selection

To paste a selection as a new document

·	Right-click anywhere in the Image Window, and click Paste, As New Document.

To paste a selection into a new selection

1.	Click the Rectangular or Freehand Selection tool.

2.	Drag a selection marquee around the area into which you want to paste.

3.	Right-click the image, and click Paste, Into Current Selection.

The pasted image is resized to fit the new selection.

 Notes

·	After you edit the selection, you must merge it with the image in order to continue editing your image. For more information about merging a selection, see "Merging a selection with your image."

 Tip

·	If you are using the Rectangular or Freehand Selection tool, you can click anywhere on the image to merge the pasted selection with the image.

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Undoing the last operation

You can undo the last three actions performed on an image. If you undo an operation but then decide that you don't like the result, you can redo the operation again by clicking Edit, Redo. The name of the Undo command varies according to the last operation you performed.

To undo the last operation

·	Click Edit, Undo.

You can undo your last three actions (in reverse order) by repeatedly clicking Edit, Undo.

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Erasing areas of an image

You can erase areas of an image using the Eraser tool. The Eraser tool replaces the areas that you drag over with the paper color.

To erase areas of an image

1.	Click the Eraser tool.

2.	Drag over the parts of your image you want to erase.

 Tips

·	Like all painting tools, you can vary the effect of the Eraser tool by using different brushes. For more information about configuring the brush style, see "Selecting or customizing nibs."

·	To constrain eraser movement to horizontal or vertical straight lines, hold down CTRL while erasing.

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Changing the content of photos


Overview: Changing the content of photos
Changing the content of photos

Part of the fun of photo editing is adding items that weren't there when the photo was taken, or removing parts of the original image. Here are a few examples of photo editing tricks:

·	adding a person to a photo

·	giving someone a new head or body

·	removing unwanted background items, such as overhead wires

·	hand-coloring a photo

Most photo-editing tricks aren't hard to achieve with a little practice. Using the Zoom tools to get close to your work helps you create the effects you want.

 Tip

·	For more information about editing your photos, see the "Photo retouching guide."

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Adding an object or a person to a photo

Corel Photo House lets you edit your photos by adding selections, such as objects or people, from other images. After you add the selection you can merge it with the image.

To add an object or a person to a photo

1.	Open the photo of the object or person (the source image) and the photo you want to paste them into (the destination image).

2.	Click the Zoom tool, and zoom in on the object or person.

3.	Click the Freehand Selection tool.

4.	Drag to surround the object or the body of the person.

The closer you make the selection, the easier it will be to blend it into the other photo.

5.	Click Edit, Copy.

6.	In the destination image, click Edit, Paste, As New Selection.

7.	Click Effects, Fun Effects, Soften Edges.

8.	Enable the Soft button.

To merge a selection with the image

·	Right-click the image, and click Merge Selection.

 Tip

·	You must merge the selection with the image before you can edit or add effects to other areas of the image.

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Changing a person's appearance in a photo

Corel Photo House lets you creatively edit your photos by changing the appearance of people in your photo.

To give a person a new head or body

1.	Open the image of the person (the destination image) and the image of the new head or body (the source image).

2.	Click the Zoom tool, and zoom in on the head or body in both images.

3.	Click the Clone tool.

4.	In the source image, click the area (head or body) you want to duplicate.

5.	In the destination image, click the area where you want to place the duplicate area.

Ensure that you click in the same area of each image; for example if you click in the middle of the face in one image, click in the middle of the face in the other image.

6.	Drag to duplicate the area onto the new image.

To avoid cloning over areas you want to keep, you may need to switch between large and small brushes. To blend the new image into the destination image, use a moderate amount of edge fading with the Clone tool.

 Tip

·	To reset the origin point of the Clone tool, right-click the image and click Reset Origin. When the cross-hair cursor reappears, click a new origin point.

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Removing unwanted background items from an image

Corel Photo House lets you remove unwanted background items from an image using the Clone tool. For example if you want to remove overhead wires, clone from an area of the image that does not have any wires.

To remove unwanted background items or damaged areas from an image

1.	Click the Zoom tool.

2.	Drag a selection marquee around the area you want to remove.

3.	Click the Clone tool.

4.	Click an origin point that is suitable for covering the unwanted area.

5.	Drag over the area you want to remove.

 Tips

·	If you need to clone from a different area, right-click the image and click Reset Origin.

·	Use a moderate amount of edge fading with the Clone tool to smooth out the cloning effect.

·	To anchor the cloning source point, hold down SHIFT and click on the destination area. Each time you click the image, the same source point is duplicated.

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Hand-coloring photos

You can change the appearance of an image by adding colors by hand. You can replace colors throughout an entire image or you can replace colors in a selection.

To hand-color a photo

1.	Open an image.

2.	Click the Freehand Selection tool.

3.	Drag a selection marquee around the area you want to color.

4.	Click Effects, Touch-Up Effects, Replace Colors.

5.	Choose the color you want to replace.

6.	Choose a replacement color.

7.	Move the Range slider to adjust the replacement color range.

 Notes

·	You must merge the selection with the image before you can edit or add effects to other areas of the image.

·	You can repeat steps 1 to 7 to hand color other areas of your photo.

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Changing image orientation


Overview: Changing image orientation
Changing image orientation

Corel Photo House lets you rotate images by 90-degree increments or by a specific number of degrees. This feature is especially useful for correcting photos that were scanned upside down or sideways. You can also flip images horizontally or vertically, producing a mirror-image effect.

When you rotate an image, a portion of the underlying paper is exposed. You must choose the paper color you want exposed before you perform the rotation.

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Rotating images

Corel Photo House lets you rotate an image using either a preset rotation angle or an angle you specify. When you custom-rotate an image, part of the underlying paper is exposed. Be sure to choose an appropriate paper color (default is white) before you rotate the image.

To rotate an image using a preset rotation angle

·	Click Image, and click one of the following:

·	Rotate 90° Clockwise

·	Rotate 90° Counterclockwise

·	Rotate 180°

To rotate an image using a rotation angle you specify

1.	Click Image, Custom Rotate.

2.	Enable the Custom button.

3.	Type a rotation angle in the Custom box.

4.	Enable one of the following buttons:

·	Clockwise

·	Counter-clockwise

 Tip

·	You can also rotate a portion of your image without affecting the rest of the image. For more information about rotating a selection, see "Sizing, stretching, or rotating a selection."

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Flipping an image

You can flip an image either horizontally, vertically, or both. Flipping an image creates a mirror-image of the original image.

To flip an image

·	Click Image, and click one of the following:

·	Flip Horizontal

·	Flip Vertical

·	Flip Both

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Cropping, resizing, and resampling images


Overview: Cropping, resizing, and resampling images
Cropping, resizing, and resampling images

Corel Photo House lets you crop, resize, and resample images in two ways: by selecting these options when you open the image, or at any other time using the Crop To Selection and Image Properties commands. Before using any of these options, ensure that you understand the differences between image size and resolution. For more information about image size and resolution, see "Image size and resolution."

Cropping

Cropping trims away damaged or unwanted areas of an image. It creates a smaller image and a smaller file.

Resizing

Resizing changes the dimensions of an image. You'll achieve best results if you create your image at the correct size for your Corel Print Office project, for example if you're creating a quarter-fold card, choose that size from the Type box on the Image Properties notebook page when you start your project.

Resampling

Resampling changes the resolution of an image. High resolutions create very large files.

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Cropping an image

You can crop or cut away damaged or unwanted areas of an image without affecting the resolution or appearance of the rest of the image. You can use either the Rectangle or Freehand Selection tool to choose the area you want to crop.

To crop an image

1.	Click the Rectangle or Freehand Selection tool.

2.	Drag a selection marquee around the area you want to select.

3.	Click Image, Crop To Selection.

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Resizing an image

You can change the size of an image by specifying a project type, for example, a postcard, or by specifying the image's dimensions.

To resize an image by specifying a project type

1.	Click Image, Image Properties.

2.	Choose a new project type from the Type list box.

To resize an image by specifying its dimensions

1.	Click Image, Image Properties.

2.	Type values in the following boxes:

·	Width

·	Height

 Note

·	If the dimensions you choose are not the same width-to-height ratio as the original image, but you would like the original width-to-height ratio maintained, enable the Maintain Aspect Ratio check box and Corel Photo House automatically adjusts the dimensions of your image.

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Changing the resolution of an image

Corel Photo House lets you change the resolution of an image without changing the proportions of the image.

To change the resolution of an image

1.	Click Image, Image Properties.

2.	Type values in the following boxes:

·	Horizontal

·	Vertical

 Notes

·	High resolutions create very large files.

·	Enable the Identical Values check box to maintain image proportions while changing the resolution.

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Getting Started


Overview: Getting Started
Getting Started

You can start a new project in Corel Photo House in several ways. The initial step is to create a new image, open an existing image, or import a file.

Once you choose a starting point, you can begin creating and customizing your project to suit your needs. The next step is to save the file in a location you specify so you can continue where you leave off in your project. The final step is to exit Corel Photo House.

This section provides information on basic operations, such as creating new images, using Corel Photo House with Corel Print Office, viewing your work, and finishing your project.

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Creating an image


Overview: Creating an image
Creating an image

When you create an image, you select the color mode, image size, resolution, and background paper color. The image's color mode and resolution are particularly important because they affect both the size of the file and the quality of your printed image.

Choosing a color mode

When you start a new file, there are six color modes to choose from: Black-and-White (1-bit), 16 colors (4-bit), Grayscale (8-bit), 256 colors (8-bit), 16-million colors (24-bit), and CMYK (32-bit). The number of bits a color mode uses dictates its system requirements and the number of colors or shades it can produce. A bit can either be on or off, so 1-bit color is capable of creating just two colors; 0 (off) is black, and 1 (on) is white. On the other end of the scale, 32-bit color has more than four billion possible colors and requires much more memory.

Base your image's color mode on the intended output for the image. Don't worry if you make the wrong choice when you create an image; you can change an image's color mode at any time. For more information about changing an image's color mode, see "Changing color mode."

Image size

Image size refers to the actual, physical dimensions of the image at its output (usually printed). You can measure an image's size by standard units, such as millimeters or inches, or by how many pixels high and wide it is. If you are printing an image, you will probably want to know its size in terms of millimeters or inches.

Image resolution

Image resolution refers to the degree of detail of the image and is measured by the number of dots (pixels) it contains per inch (dpi). Because the number of pixels in a bitmap is fixed, the resolution of the image is related to the size of the printed image. If you print the image at a small size, the pixels are tiny and the resolution is high. If you print the image at a large size, the pixels are enlarged and look coarse, resulting in a lower resolution.

A higher resolution allows for more detail and smoother color transitions than a lower resolution but also results in much larger files. Setting the resolution is a balancing act between achieving the level of detail you want and keeping the file size down to a level your computer can handle.

Base you image resolution on what your output will be. If you are going to print your image, keep the resolution lower than that of the final output device [image] if you create a 1200-dpi image to print on a 600-dpi printer, you will end up with a 600-dpi printed image and a file that is much larger than you need.

 Note

•	1-bit paletted images (2-color images that use colors other than black and white) can be opened and saved in Corel Photo House. However, if you change the image properties (e.g., resolution, size), the image is converted to a black and white image. In addition, you cannot create a 1-bit paletted image in Corel Photo House, nor can you save an image of another color mode (e.g., black and white or 16 color) as a 1-bit paletted image.

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Creating a new image

When you create an image, you choose the color mode, paper color, image size, and resolution. The image's color mode and resolution are particularly important because they affect both the size of the file and the quality of your printed image.

To create a new image

1.	Click File, New.

2.	Choose a color mode from the Color Mode list box.

3.	Choose a paper color from the Paper Color picker (default is white).

4.	Choose an image type from the Type list box.

5.	Type values in the following boxes (default is 150 dpi):

•	Horizontal [image] specifies the number of dots per inch in a horizontal scan of the image

•	Vertical [image] specifies the number of dots per inch in a vertical scan of the image

 Tips

•	You can change any image property after the image has been created by clicking Image, Image Properties and typing new values.

•	You can specify an image size by typing custom values in the Width and Height boxes.


Opening existing images


Overview: Opening existing images
Opening existing images

You can open existing files using the Open command (File menu) or using the Guides notebook page. The Open dialog box gives you the option to crop or resample an image when you open it. You can also open images from other applications, CD images, scanned images, and images from digital cameras.

File formats

Corel Photo House supports a large number of file formats, making it easy to open images from other applications and to export them after you finish working with them. If you open a vector image in Corel Photo House, it opens as a duplicate bitmap image, leaving your original vector file intact. Image sources include scanned photos and artwork, Kodak photo CDs, stock photo libraries, video capture cards, and images from other graphics applications.

The Tagged Image File Format (.TIF) and Corel PHOTO-PAINT (.CPT) file formats support images with unmerged objects, or objects on different layers. Corel Photo House does not support unmerged objects and will only display the bottommost layer of the image.

Kodak CD images

Corel Photo House provides full support for the popular Kodak CD image formats, Photo CD (.PCD) and FlashPix (.FPX). You can apply Gamut CD or Kodak color correction to the image.

Kodak FlashPix is a new image format that allows faster and easier processing of digitized photographic images. FlashPix images are stored at multiple independent resolutions, and each resolution is subdivided into square tiles. This allows Corel Photo House to select the appropriate resolution and access the areas of an image you need for a specific task.

Scanning images

Corel Photo House lets you import images from a scanner. You must have a TWAIN compatible scanner to import images directly into Corel Photo House. The quality of your scanned image depends on the quality of the original image. If your image requires photo-editing, you can scan the image, and then use the Touch-up Effects to make corrections.

Digital camera

If you have a TWAIN-compatible digital camera, you can load an image directly into Corel Photo House. After you import the image, you can add graphic objects and frames, apply effects, or use the painting tools to add colors and textures.

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Opening existing images

You can use the powerful features in Corel Photo House to modify existing images, such as photos.

To open an existing image

1.	Click File, Open.

2.	Choose the drive where the file is stored from the Look In list box.

3.	Double-click the folder in which the file is stored.

4.	Double-click the filename.

 Notes

•	You can also open a file by dragging its icon from Windows Explorer to the Corel Photo House desktop.

•	If you are having difficulty opening a file that was saved in another application, see "Opening and saving file formats" for more information about the various file formats that Corel Photo House will open and save.

•	You can open a recently saved file by clicking its name at the bottom of the File menu. If you try to open a file that is already open, Corel Photo House moves it to the front of the desktop.

•	The Tagged Image File Format (.TIF) and the Corel PHOTO-PAINT (.CPT) file formats support images with unmerged objects, or objects on different layers. Corel Photo House does not support unmerged objects and will only display the bottommost layer of the image; therefore, the image may appear as either a blank image or an image with just the background visible.


Changing images upon opening


Overview: Changing images upon opening
Changing images upon opening

You can perform simple changes to an image at the time of opening using the Open command (File menu). The Open dialog box lets you crop or resample an image before it opens on the Corel Photo House desktop.

Crop

The Crop option lets you reduce an image to a portion of its original appearance at the time of opening. You can preview the image in the Crop Image dialog box and define the area you want to open by moving the borders of the selection box around the image.

Resample

The Resample option lets you reduce the resolution and physical size of a bitmap image by reducing the number of pixels in the image. If you are opening an image that you know is large but you only need a small copy of it, resampling the image to a smaller size on opening will greatly reduce the demand placed on your computer and the time required to open the image.

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Cropping images upon opening

Corel Photo House lets you crop images when you open them. Cropping involves reducing the visible area of an image without affecting the resolution or remaining areas.

To crop an image upon opening

1.	Click File, Open.

2.	Choose the drive where the file is stored from the Look In list box.

3.	Double-click the folder in which the file is stored.

4.	Click the filename.

5.	Choose Crop from the list box beside the Files Of Type box.

6.	Click Open.

7.	In the Crop Image dialog box, drag the selection handles to resize the image.

In the Crop Image dialog box you can move the selection box by placing your cursor over the box until the Hand tool appears and dragging the box to the appropriate place on the preview image.

 Tip

•	You can also crop the image by typing new values in the Height and Width boxes on the Crop Image dialog box.

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Reducing image size upon opening

You can change image size in two ways: by increasing or decreasing the dimensions in the Resample Image dialog box or by decreasing the size as it opens.

To reduce image size upon opening

1.	Click File, Open.

2.	Choose the drive where the file is stored from the Look In list box.

3.	Double-click the folder in which the file is stored.

4.	Click the filename.

5.	Choose Resample from the list box beside the Files Of Type box.

6.	Click Open.

7.	In the Resample Image dialog box, type values in the Width and Height boxes.

 Tips

•	You can also resize the image by typing new percentages in the scaling boxes.

•	Enable the Maintain Aspect Ratio check box to resample the width and height of the image proportionately.

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Changing the image resolution on opening

You can change image resolution just as you change image dimensions. Changing the resolution affects the actual size of the file unless you enable the Maintain File Size check box. This option keeps the file size the same although the image dimensions change.

To change image resolution upon opening

1.	Click File, Open.

2.	Choose the drive where the file is stored from the Look In list box.

3.	Double-click the folder in which the file is stored.

4.	Click the filename.

5.	Choose Resample from the list box beside the Files Of Type box.

6.	Click Open.

7.	In the Resample Image dialog box, type values in the Horizontal and Vertical boxes.

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Opening Kodak CD images


Overview: Opening Kodak CD images
Opening Kodak CD images

Corel Photo House provides full support for the popular Kodak CD image formats: Photo CD (.PCD) and FlashPix (.FPX). When you open a Photo CD image, the Photo CD Image dialog box opens and lets you set the size and color mode of the image before it opens. The Photo CD Image dialog box also lets you apply Gamut CD or Kodak color correction to the image.

When you open a Kodak FlashPix image, the Kodak FlashPix Image Properties dialog box lets you make color corrections and adjust basic image attributes, such as brightness and contrast. The dialog box also displays image content information as well as technical information about the image. When you save an image in the Kodak FlashPix format, the Export FlashPix Image Properties dialog box opens, and you can edit the information in the Screen Contents and Summary pages.

After you import your Kodak Image into Corel Photo House, you can make further changes to the image using the Image Properties notebook page, the Touch-Up or Special effects, and the painting tools.

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Opening CD images

When you open a Photo CD image (.PCD), the Photo CD Image dialog box opens. This enables you to set the image's size and color mode before it opens.

To open CD images

1.	Click File, Open.

2.	Choose the drive where the file is stored from the Look In list box.

3.	Double-click the folder in which the file is stored.

4.	Double-click the filename.

To set the size and color mode of a Kodak CD image

1.	Follow steps 1 to 4 from the previous procedure.

2.	In the Photo CD Image dialog box, choose an image size from the Size list box.

3.	Choose a color mode from the Colors list box.

 Note

•	For more information about color correction options, see "Applying Gamut CD color correction to an image," or "Applying Kodak color correction to an image."

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Applying Gamut CD color correction to an image

When you open a Photo CD image (.PCD), the Photo CD Image dialog box opens first. This enables you to apply Gamut CD color correction to the image before it opens.

To apply Gamut CD color correction to an image

1.	Open the Photo CD image.

2.	Click the Enhancement tab.

3.	Enable the Gamut CD (TM) button.

4.	Enable one of the following buttons on the right side of the Enhancement page:

•	Best Preview [image] displays an accurate color preview, but requires more processing time

•	Fast Preview [image] displays a quick preview of the image

5.	Enable the Set Active Area button, and marquee-select an area on the preview image.

6.	Do any of the following:

•	If there is white in the image, enable the Adjust White In Image check box and type a value in the Absolute White box to indicate how pure the whitest white should be (255 is pure white).

•	If there is black in the image, enable the Adjust Black In Image check box and type a value in the Absolute Black box to indicate how pure the blackest black should be (0 is pure black).

•	If there are neutral areas (black, gray, or white) in the image, enable the Set Neutral Colors button and click the neutral colors in the preview image. The color casts will be removed from the image. For best results, specify colors that span as much of the lightness range of the image as possible.

7.	Click the Preview button to evaluate your settings.

 Note

•	If the Suppress Filter Dialog check box is enabled in the Open dialog box, the Photo CD Image dialog box will not open. The image opens using the previous settings.

 Tips

•	Disable the Adjust White In Image check box or the Adjust Black In Image check box if your image does not contain the respective element. Otherwise, the resulting image may either be too dark or too bright.

•	To darken an image containing no black, enable the Adjust Black In Image check box and type a value greater than 0 in the Absolute Black box.

•	To lighten an image containing no white, enable the Adjust White In Image check box and type a value less than 255 in the Absolute White box.

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Applying Kodak color correction to an image

When you open a Photo CD image (.PCD), the Photo CD Image dialog box opens first. This enables you to apply Kodak color correction to the image before it opens.

To apply Kodak color correction to an image

1.	Open the Photo CD image.

2.	Click the Enhancement tab.

3.	Enable the Kodak Color Correction button.

4.	Type values in the Red Tint, Green Tint, and Blue Tint boxes to adjust the tint.

5.	Type a value in the Brightness box to adjust the brightness level.

6.	Type a value in the Saturation box to adjust the degree of saturation.

7.	Enable the Show Colors Out Of Screen Gamut check box and click the Preview button to evaluate your settings. If the settings are, out-of-gamut, pixels will be rendered as pure red or pure blue so that you can identify out-of-gamut areas of the image and correct your adjustments.

 Notes

•	The Scene Balance Adjustment is set by the photofinisher at the time the original image is scanned and placed on the Photo CD. Enable the option to remove the adjustments.

•	If the Suppress Filter Dialog check box is enabled in the Open dialog box, the Photo CD Image dialog box will not open. The image opens using the previous settings.

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Adjusting the properties of a Kodak FlashPix image

When you import a Kodak FlashPix image (.FPX), the Import FlashPix Image Properties dialog box opens first. This enables you to adjust the properties of the image before it opens.

To open a Kodak FlashPix image

1.	Click File, Open.

2.	Choose the drive where the file is stored from the Look In list box.

3.	Double-click the folder in which the file is stored.

4.	Double-click the filename.

To adjust the properties of a Kodak FlashPix image

1.	Follow steps 1 to 4 from the previous procedure.

2.	Click the Enhancement tab.

3.	Type values in the Red, Green, and Blue boxes to adjust the tint.

4.	Type values in the Brightness and Contrast boxes to adjust the brightness and contrast levels.

5.	Type a value in the Saturation box to adjust the degree of color saturation.

6.	Type a value in the Sharpness box to adjust the sharpness of the image.

7.	Click the Preview button to evaluate your settings.

 Tips

•	The values you specified revert to zero when the changes are displayed in the preview image. If you don't like the new appearance of the image, click the Reset button to restore the original image.

•	You can further adjust the appearance of your FlashPix image after opening it in Corel Photo House using the Touch-up Effects.

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Scanning images


Overview: Scanning images
Scanning images

If you have a TWAIN-compatible scanner, you can scan images directly into Corel Photo House. You can crop, resize, and add effects to your photos in minutes. You can use the Touch-Up effects to repair damaged areas of old photos or add fun graphic objects to your photos. You can also add frames to your photos or combine several photos on one page to create a collage.

To install your scanner's TWAIN driver and interface, consult the documentation that came with your scanner. Once the driver is installed on your computer, you can access it from the Notebook or by using the Acquire Image command (File menu).

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Overview: Improving image quality when scanning
Improving image quality when scanning

To get the best possible scan, you should start with a high-quality original. However, if you have to scan a poor-quality image, most scanners provide tools to help you improve the look of the scan.

One common problem with images is what professional photographers refer to as "flat" images, meaning that a picture has very little contrast. By adjusting the contrast or brightness when scanning, you can increase the differences between highlights and shadows to give the image the appearance of more depth. These features can also be used to enhance overexposed or underexposed images.

Often, images that are damaged or older may have poor color quality, for example sepia tones or faded color. In this case, you may be able to adjust the balance of color in the scanned image.

Faded or blurry images can be enhanced by increasing the resolution or color depth of the scan. This helps sharpen edges and increase the distinction between colors.

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Overview: Customizing an image
Customizing an image

Depending on your needs, you may want to change the original image or use only portions of it in your project. Most scanners provide editing features that allow you to customize scanned images by rotating, flipping, or cropping them. This allows you to fit the picture into your project and eliminate any unwanted areas from your final scan.

You can also convert color images to Black-and-White if your scanner provides a color depth feature. Depending on the grayscale you choose, this conversion can reduce the size of your file.

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Overview: Selecting a resolution
Selecting a resolution

Scanning resolution is measured in dots per inch (dpi) and determines the amount of detail visible in an image. To get the best possible results, you should carefully choose the resolution best suited to the image you're scanning.

It is not always necessary to choose the highest possible resolution to get a good quality scan. If the image has little detail or is only black-and-white, you can use a lower resolution. This helps reduce the size of the file, as images scanned at higher resolutions require more disk space.

You should also consider the capabilities of your output device. If you intend to print the scanned image, you should try to match the scan resolution to your printer's capabilities. An image scanned at 600-dpi and printed on a 300-dpi printer will result in a 300-dpi image. If you intend to edit the image with photo-editing software, the scan resolution you choose should be appropriate for your display. For example, if you scan an image at 600-dpi and display it at a lower resolution, you won't see all the information, which could make editing details difficult.

When choosing a resolution, try to get the highest possible image quality without making the file any larger than necessary.

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Overview: Selecting an original
Selecting an original

The quality of your scanned image depends on the quality of the original image. When choosing an original, you should try to avoid images that are damaged or stained. Rips and tears in an image can sometimes be corrected using Corel Photo House.

If you're using a photograph, examine it closely to make sure that it's clearly focused. Corel Photo House may be able to correct a photo that is slightly out of focus but not one that is completely out of focus. Also, avoid photographs that are overexposed or underexposed. You can use your scanner's features to adjust the contrast, but you cannot highlight details that are not in the original.

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Overview: Selecting a color depth
Selecting a color depth

Color depth, or color mode, determines the range of colors and tones that are visible in an image. It is usually measured by the number of colors displayed, for example 256 colors, or 16 million-colors. When choosing a color depth, you should consider the purpose of the image. If it is to be used to fill an entire page, you should use the highest possible color depth. However, if the image is going to be small, a lower depth may give you adequate results while saving on file size.

As you decrease the color depth, details in darker areas may be lost. You may want to use a higher color depth for detailed images even if the image has a small color range. Scanning at a higher color depth may also save you the trouble of having to do extensive color correction using photo-editing software.

Keep in mind that the image quality will only be as good as your output sources will allow. It may be a waste of disk space to scan an image at a high color depth if the monitor or printer you're using is not capable of producing such a wide range of color.

Color depth and Corel Photo House

If you're planning to scan an image into Corel Photo House and apply Touch-Up and Special effects to it, you should choose the highest color depth available. For example, if you're scanning a black-and-white photo that will be printed on a black-and-white printer, you may be tempted to choose a color depth of 256 shades of gray. However, you'll find that Corel Photo House effects work better on images with a color depth of 16-million colors, even if the image itself does not contain any color. In addition, if you decide that you want to add some color to a grayscale image, for example, to create a hand-painted look, it is not possible to add color to an image with a color depth of 256 shades of gray.

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Scanning images into Corel Photo House

You can use your scanner to produce scanned digital images of line art, drawings, and photographs. After you connect your scanner and install its software, you must identify the scanner source in Corel Photo House.

To scan images into Corel Photo House

1.	Click File, Acquire Image, Select Source.

2.	Click the name of your scanner driver in the Sources box.

3.	Click the Select button.

4.	Click File, Acquire Image, Acquire.

When the scanner's dialog box opens, follow the directions that came with your scanner to set up and complete the scan.

To choose a new scanning source

•	Follow steps 1 to 3 from the previous procedure.

 Notes

•	You must select a scanning source the first time you use your scanner with Corel Photo House, or when you want to change the scanner driver you are using.

•	For information about connecting your scanner and installing scanner software, see the documentation that accompanies your scanning device.

•	The images you scan must fit on the scanner bed to be reproduced accurately.


Acquiring an image from a digital camera


Overview: Acquiring an image from a digital camera
Acquiring an image from a digital camera

If you have a TWAIN-compatible digital camera, you can load an image directly into Corel Photo House. From there, Corel Photo House becomes your "desktop darkroom." You can crop, resize, and add effects to your photos in minutes. You can add fun graphic objects and frames to your photos, or use the painting tools to add colors and textures to them. You can also combine several photos on one page to create a collage. If you have a color printer, you can print your photos within minutes of taking them!

Some digital cameras let you select an image resolution when you take the photo. A larger image resolution creates a better-quality image, but it also creates a larger file, which will take longer to load and process in Corel Photo House. If you are taking snapshot-type photos, you may want to use a low image resolution. If you are taking portraits or other photos that require high image quality, you will probably want to use the highest possible image resolution.

To install your camera's TWAIN driver and interface, consult the documentation that came with your camera. Once the driver is installed on your computer, you can access it from the Notebook or by using the Acquire Image command (File menu).

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Acquiring an image from a digital camera

Once you have installed the digital camera driver on your computer, you can access the driver from Corel Photo House and acquire an image from your digital camera.

To acquire an image from a digital camera

1.	Click File, Acquire Image, Select Source.

2.	Click the name of your digital camera driver in the Sources box.

3.	Click the Select button.

4.	Click File, Acquire Image, Acquire.

When the camera's dialog box opens, follow the directions that came with your camera to load the image.

To choose a new camera driver

•	Follow steps 1 to 3 from the previous procedure.


Using Corel Photo House with Corel Print Office


Overview: Using Corel Photo House with Corel Print Office
Using Corel Photo House with Corel Print Office

Although you can use Corel Photo House to edit images for any Windows application, it's especially easy to use Corel Print Office and Corel Photo House together. You can launch Corel Photo House directly from Corel Print Office by right-clicking a bitmap in Corel Print Office, and then clicking Send To Photo House. You can edit your image in Corel Photo House, and when you're finished, you can close Corel Photo House and automatically update your Corel Print Office project.

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Starting Corel Photo House from within Corel Print Office

You can send images to Corel Photo House from Corel Print Office in order to apply special effects or touch up the image.

To start Corel Photo House from within Corel Print Office

1.	In Corel Print Office, click the Pick tool.

2.	Right-click the photo or bitmap you want to edit, and click Send To Photo House.

 Tip

•	Double-clicking a bitmap image in Corel Print Office also starts Corel Photo House.

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Updating a Corel Print Office project from Corel Photo House

You can alter an image from Corel Print Office in Corel Photo House and then apply the changes to the image in Corel Print Office.

To update a Corel Print Office project from Corel Photo House

1.	In Corel Photo House, click the image you opened from Corel Print Office.

2.	Click File, Update In Print Office.

To update a Corel Print Office project when closing Corel Photo House

1.	Click File, Exit.

A dialog box opens asking if you would like to update the image in Corel Print Office.

2.	Click Yes.

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Viewing your work


Overview: Viewing your work
Viewing your work

Corel Photo House lets you view and work on your image at the precise level of magnification that you require. You'll find that some types of bitmap editing are easier if you zoom in on your image, but you'll need to zoom out periodically to ensure that you're achieving the desired overall effect.

The Zoom tools let you expand or reduce the size of your on-screen image without affecting the actual image size. The Zoom tools work like camera zoom lenses. You can move in very close to your image and work on it in minute detail, or you can pull far back from your image and view it as if from a distance. When you zoom in so that not all of an image is visible, you can move around the image by clicking the scroll bars that appear at the sides and bottom of the Image Window. If you are using a painting tool at a high zoom level, the image scrolls automatically to follow the direction of the tool if it travels off the edge of the screen.

Zoom percentages

The Zoom command (View menu) lets you view your image at a percentage of its actual size. For instance, if you choose Zoom, 200%, your image is displayed at twice its normal size. If you choose Zoom, 25%, it is displayed at one-quarter its normal size.

The Zoom tool

The Zoom tool lets you drag across an area of your image and expand it to fit the screen. If you select a small area, the zoom level increases greatly to expand the area. If you select a large area, the zoom level only increases by a small amount.

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Changing your view using the Zoom tool

Zooming in and out of your image lets you view your image at the precise level of magnification that you require when performing certain editing tasks. For example, if you are editing an intricate part of an image, you can zoom in on the affected area. When you're finished editing, you can zoom out to view the entire image.

To zoom in

•	Click the Zoom In button to zoom in on the image.

To zoom out

•	Click the Zoom Out button to move back from the image.

To zoom to a specific part of your image

1.	Click the Zoom tool.

2.	Drag over the area of the image you want to magnify.

The area you select is magnified to fit the window.

To fit an image to the Corel Photo House window

•	Click View, Zoom To Fit.

 Tip

•	You can also click the Zoom To Fit button on the Toolbar to fit the image to the Image Window.

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Changing your view using the View menu

You can use the View menu to view an image at the actual size it will print. You can also view an image at a percentage of the screen size.

To view an image at its actual size

•	Click View, Zoom 1:1.

To display an image at a percentage of the screen size

•	Click View, Zoom, and click a magnification level.

 Tip

•	You can also choose Zoom 100% from the View menu to view the image at a percentage of the screen size.

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Saving, closing, and exiting


Overview: Saving, closing, and exiting
Saving, closing, and exiting

Corel Photo House files can be saved in several common bitmap file formats including .BMP, .JPG, .PCX, .CPT, and .TIF. The first time you use the Save command (File menu) or the Save button on the Toolbar, the Save As dialog box opens. You can choose a filename, file format, and location for your image. To change the file format or filename, use the Save As command (File menu).

To finish working on a project, you can close the project and exit Corel Photo House.

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Overview: Corel Photo House and OLE
Corel Photo House and OLE

Object linking and embedding (OLE) is a method of exchanging information between Windows applications. OLE allows you to create objects, such as pictures, charts, and text, in one application, and then display and edit these objects in other applications. For example, using OLE technology, you can create an image in Corel Photo House and display it in a text document in Corel WordPerfect. Objects that are placed into an application using OLE are called OLE objects.

For OLE to work, the application used to create the OLE object and the application in which you want to place this OLE object must both support OLE functionality. If you are uncertain about whether another application is completely OLE compatible, check its documentation.

Server and client applications

Whenever you use OLE, two applications are involved: a server application and a client application. A server application is used to create and edit an OLE object, such as a picture, a chart, or text. A client application is the application in which you place an OLE object after you create it. For example, if you create an image in Corel Photo House and use OLE to place it into a Corel WordPerfect document, then Corel Photo House is the server application and Corel WordPerfect is the client. Corel Photo House supports all of the features of an OLE server, with the exception of in-place editing. This means that Corel Photo House objects embedded in other documents must be reopened in Corel Photo House before they can be edited. After the editing is complete, the object can be updated in the client document.

Linking and embedding

OLE objects can be either linked or embedded in client applications. A linked OLE object is connected to a separate file. The appearance of the OLE object in the client application is controlled by the information stored in this external file. When the external file is changed in the server application, the OLE object updates to reflect these changes.

An embedded OLE object is completely contained in the client application file; therefore, there isn't a link to an external file.

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Embedding OLE objects

Since Corel Photo House can only function as an OLE server, the procedure for creating a linked object depends on the client application. Typically, this involves selecting all or part of an image in Corel Photo House, copying it to the Clipboard, and then pasting it to the client application. Check the client application's documentation for specific details.

To embed an object using the Clipboard

1.	In the server application, select the image you want to embed.

2.	Click Edit, Copy.

3.	In the client application, open the file in which you want to embed the object.

4.	Click Edit, Paste.

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Saving an image

Preserve the changes that you make to your images by saving files as you work on them. If an image has already been saved once, use the Save command or click the Save button on the toolbar. If you are saving an image for the first time, use either the Save or Save As commands to open the Save As dialog box, which allows you to specify a name and location for the file.

To save an image

1.	Click File, Save.

2.	From the Save In list box, choose the drive and folder where you want to store the file.

3.	Choose a file format from the Save As Type list box.

4.	Type a filename in the File Name box.

5.	Click Save.

The Save As dialog box only opens the first time you choose the Save command. Each subsequent time you click File, Save, the file is automatically saved in the same location and with the same name as you chose the first time you used the command.

To save an image under a new name or file format

1.	Click File, Save As.

2.	From the Save In list box, choose the drive and folder where you want to store the file.

3.	Choose a new file format from the Save As Type list box.

4.	Type a new name in the File Name box.

5.	Click Save.

 Notes

•	Depending on the file format you choose, additional dialog boxes may appear when you click the Save button.

•	For information about the file formats supported by Corel Photo House, see "Opening and saving file formats."

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Restoring the last-saved version of your image

If you have made changes to your image that you do not want to keep, you can restore the image to its last-saved version. This command restores the image to how it looked the last time you saved it.

To restore the last-saved version of your image

1.	Click File, Revert To Last Saved.

2.	Click Yes.

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Closing a file

Before you close an image, you can save the file to keep the changes made since it was last saved. If you want to ignore the changes, close the file without saving.

To close a file

•	Click File, Close.

 Note

•	If the image was sent from Corel Print Office, a dialog box opens asking if you would like to update the image in Corel Print Office before closing.

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Exiting Corel Photo House

If you want to end your Corel Photo House session, close all open images that have been saved. If you try exiting without saving an image with changes, a message appears asking if you want to save it.

To exit Corel Photo House

•	Click File, Exit.

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Viewing image information


Overview: Viewing image information
Viewing image information

The Image Properties notebook page tells you important information about your image, including color mode, image size, image resolution, and file size. You can also use this page to change image properties.

For instance, if you are preparing your image for use on a Web site and are concerned about file size, you can reduce the color depth to 256 or 16 colors. You can also change the image resolution by typing new values in the Horizontal and Vertical boxes.

You can resize your image by typing new values in the Width and Height boxes. Enabling the Maintain Aspect Ratio check box prevents the image from becoming stretched or flattened from resizing. You can also resize your image by choosing a new image type.

The Transparent Background option is useful if you are preparing an image that was launched from a Corel Print Office project. Use the option if you want the portions of the photo that have been erased to become transparent in Corel Print Office. This allows underlying graphics to be seen in the transparent regions.

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Overview: Image size and resolution
Image size and resolution

An image's size and resolution are often confused. An image's size refers to the physical dimensions of the image as it will be printed or displayed. You can measure an image's size by standard measurement units, such as millimeters or inches, or by how many pixels high and wide it is. If you are printing an image, you will probably want to know its size in terms of millimeters or inches. If you are going to be displaying your image on the World Wide Web or as part of a slide show, you will probably want to know its size in pixels so you can display it on a one-to-one pixel ratio with the final display device.

Resolution refers to the level of detail contained in an image. It is measured by the number of dots (pixels) per inch (dpi). Because the number of pixels in a bitmap is fixed, the resolution of the image is tied to the size of the printed image. If you print the image at a small size, the pixels are tiny and the resolution is high. Print the image at a large size, and the pixels become enlarged and coarse looking, resulting in a lower resolution.

A higher resolution allows for more detail and smoother color transitions than a lower resolution, but also results in a much larger file. Setting the resolution remains a balancing act between achieving the level of detail you need, while keeping the file size down to a level your computer can handle.

Base your image resolution on what your output will be. If you are going to print your image, keep the resolution lower than that of the final output device. It is pointless to create a 600-dpi image to print on a 300-dpi printer, because the result will be a 300-dpi printed image and a file that is much larger than you need.

If you are going to display your image on screen, you can generally choose a lower resolution. Keep in mind the memory capabilities of your computer, and set the resolution to correspond with that of the monitor you plan to use.

 Note

•	High-resolution images can create very large files that may hinder your computer's performance.

 Tips

•	When creating 16-million color or CMYK images, set the resolution below 200 dpi.

•	When creating Black-and-White (not Grayscale) images, use a resolution that is equal to or higher than the resolution of the final output device.

•	When creating Grayscale images, keep the resolution at or below 150 dpi if the final output device is a laser printer.

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Checking image properties

You can change the color depth, image size, or image resolution. The file size is displayed at the bottom of the Image Properties notebook page.

To check image properties

•	Click Image, Image Properties.

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Giving an image a transparent background

You can give images sent from Corel Print Office a transparent background so that underlying graphics can be seen in the transparent regions. When you update the image in Corel Print Office, all areas of the image that have been filled with the paper color become transparent.

To give an image a transparent background

1.	Click Image, Image Properties.

2.	Enable the Transparent Background checkbox.

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Overview: Converting images to other color modes
Converting images to other color modes

Color mode determines the range of colors and tones that are visible in an image. It is usually measured by the number of colors displayed, such as 256-colors. When choosing a color mode, you should consider the purpose of the image. If it is to be used to fill an entire page, you should use the highest possible color mode. However, if the image is going to be small, a lower color mode may give you adequate results while saving on file size.

As you decrease the color mode, details in darker areas may be lost. You may want to use a higher color mode for detailed images even if the image has a small color range. Keep in mind that the image will only appear as good as your output sources allow. It may be a waste of disk space to convert an image to a high color mode if the monitor or printer you're using is not capable of producing such a wide range of color.

The following color modes are supported by Corel Photo House: Black-and-White, Grayscale, 16-color, 256-color, 16-million-color, and CMYK.

 Note

•	Increasing the color mode of an existing image, for example, converting a 16-color image to a 16-million-color image, does not improve the appearance of the image. It may make it possible, however, to use Corel Photo House effects that are not available for 16-color images.

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Changing color mode

Corel Photo House lets you can change the color mode of your image. Increasing the color mode of an existing image does not improve the appearance of the image; however, some effects will only work on images saved in a high color mode.

To change color mode

1.	Click Image, Image Properties.

2.	Choose a color mode from the Color Mode list box.

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Get Image notebook page

The Get Image notebook page lets you open a bitmap image on the Corel Photo House desktop from a variety of sources.

From Your Files

Opens the Open dialog box from which you can browse to a file on your hard drive and open it in Corel Photo House.

Create Image

Opens the Create Blank Image page from which you can set the color depth, size, and resolution of a blank image and then begin painting and adding graphics.

Photo Library

Opens the Catalog page from which you can choose photos, graphic objects, or frames to add to your image.

Scanner

Opens the From Scanner page from which you can choose a scanner source installed on your computer and then import the image.

Digital Camera

Opens the From Digital Camera page from which you can choose a source installed on your computer and then import the image.

 Notes

•	The navigation buttons at the bottom of the page can help you move through the Notebook to complete your task.

•	For more information about getting images, see "Opening existing images."


Create Blank Image notebook page

The Create Blank Image notebook page lets you set the specifications for a new image before you begin your work.

Color Mode

Specifies the range of colors that you will be able to choose from when creating your image.

Paper Color

Specifies the color of the paper that lies under your image.

Transparent Background

For use with bitmap images sent from Corel Print Office. When enabled, any portions of the photo that have been erased will become transparent in Corel Print Office. This allows underlying graphics to be seen in the transparent regions.

Image Size

Type

Specifies the intended purpose of the image.

Width

Specifies the width in inches, millimeters, or pixels. The value in the box corresponds to the image type specified in the Type list box.

Height

Specifies the height in inches, millimeters, or pixels. The value in the box corresponds to the image type specified in the Type list box.

Maintain Aspect Ratio

Enable to prevent the image from being compressed or stretched if the width or height values are changed.

Resolution

Horizontal

Specifies the number of dots per inch in a horizontal scan of the image.

Vertical

Specifies the number of dots per inch in a vertical scan of the image.

Identical Values

Enable to maintain equal values of horizontal and vertical resolution. This option is enabled by default.

Image Size

Displays the file size in kilobytes.

 Notes

•	The navigation buttons at the bottom of the page can help you move through the Notebook to complete your task.

•	For more information about creating a blank image, see "Creating an image."


Image Properties notebook page

The Image Properties notebook page lets you set values that control the appearance of your image.

Color Mode

Specifies the range of colors that you will be able to choose from when creating your image.

Transparent Background

For use with bitmap images sent from Corel Print Office. When enabled, any portions of the photo that have been erased will become transparent in Corel Print Office. This allows underlying graphics to be seen in the transparent regions.

Image Size

Type

Specifies the intended purpose of the image.

Width

Specifies the width in inches, millimeters, or pixels. The value in the box corresponds to the image type specified in the Type list box.

Height

Specifies the height in inches, millimeters, or pixels. The value in the box corresponds to the image type specified in the Type list box.

Maintain Aspect Ratio

Enable to prevent the image from being compressed or stretched if the width or height values are changed.

Resolution

Horizontal

Specifies the number of dots per inch in a horizontal scan of the image.

Vertical

Specifies the number of dots per inch in a vertical scan of the image.

Identical Values

Enable to maintain equal values of horizontal and vertical resolution. This option is enabled by default.

Image Size

Displays the file size in kilobytes.

 Notes

•	The navigation buttons at the bottom of the page can help you move through the Notebook to complete your task.

•	For more information about adjusting the image properties, see "Viewing image information."


Prepare Image Notebook Page

The Prepare Image notebook page lets you choose from a variety of procedures to change the appearance of an existing image.

Touch-Up

Opens the Touch-Up Effects page. If no part of the image is selected, you are prompted to create a selection first.

Special Effects

Opens the Special Effects page. If no part of the image is selected, you are prompted to create a selection first.

Add From Catalog

Opens the Catalog page from which you can choose photos, graphic objects, or frames to add to your image.

Transform Image

Opens the Transform Image page from which you can crop or reorient an image or change its properties.

Text

Activates the Text tool and opens its Hints page.

Alter Image

Opens the Alter Image page from which you can choose from a variety of painting tools to apply colors and textures to your image.

 Notes

•	The navigation buttons at the bottom of the page can help you move through the Notebook to complete your task.

•	For more information about preparing your image, see "Customizing your image."


Alter Image notebook page

The Alter Image notebook page lets you choose from a variety of painting tools to apply colors and textures to your image.

Paint Brush

Activates the Paint Brush tool and opens its Hint page. You can apply colors and textures to your image.

Spray

Activates the Spray tool and opens its Hint page. You can apply colors and textures to your image with a light, misted effect.

Image Sprayer

Activates the Image Sprayer tool and opens its Hint page. You can apply a spray of preselected graphics to your image.

Flood Fill

Activates the Flood Fill tool and opens its Hint page. You can apply a color fill to an area of similar colors in your image.

Eraser

Activates the Eraser tool and opens its Hint page. You can remove parts of your image by applying the Paper color to them.

Clone

Activates the Clone tool and opens its Hint page. You can copy part of an image to another area in the same image or to a different Image Window.

 Notes

•	The navigation buttons at the bottom of the page can help you move through the Notebook to complete your task.

•	For more information about using painting tools to alter your image, see "Using the painting tools."


Photos notebook page

The Photos notebook page lets you choose photos to add to your image.

Look In

Displays photo categories as folders.

Choose A Category

Displays a list of image categories and subcategories.

 Notes

•	The navigation buttons at the bottom of the page can help you move through the Notebook to complete your task.

•	For more information about opening photos, see "Opening photos from the catalog."


Photos notebook page

The Photos notebook page lets you choose from a list of thumbnail images that you can add to your image.

Look In

Displays image categories as folders.

	Up One Level Click to move up one level in the folder hierarchy.
Choose An Image

Displays the thumbnail images you can add to your image.

Click the flyout out button [image] to enlarge the view box.

 Note

•	The navigation buttons at the bottom of the page can help you move through the Notebook to complete your task.

•	For more information about opening photos, see "Opening photos from the catalog."


Objects notebook page

The Objects notebook page lets you choose objects to add to your image.

Look In

Displays object categories as folders.

Choose A Category

Displays a list of object categories and subcategories.

 Note

•	The navigation buttons at the bottom of the page can help you move through the Notebook to complete your task.

•	For more information about adding objects, see "Adding objects to your image."


Objects notebook page

The Objects notebook page lets you choose objects to add to your image.

Look In

Displays object categories as folders.

	Up One Level Click to move up one level in the folder hierarchy.
Choose An Object

Displays the objects you can add to your image.

Click the flyout out button [image] to enlarge the view box.

 Notes

•	The navigation buttons at the bottom of the page can help you move through the Notebook to complete your task.

•	For more information about adding objects, see "Adding objects to your image."


Frames notebook page

The Frames notebook page lets you choose frames to add to your photo.

Look In

Displays frame categories as folders.

Choose A Category

Displays a list of frame categories and subcategories.

 Note

•	The navigation buttons at the bottom of the page can help you move through the Notebook to complete your task.

•	For more information about adding frames, see "Adding frames to your image."


Frames notebook page

The Frames notebook page lets you choose frames to add to your image. The frames you add to your image are positioned on the page automatically.

Look In

Displays frame categories as folders.

	Up One Level Click to move up one level in the folder hierarchy.
Choose A Frame

Displays the frames you can add to your image.

Click the flyout out button [image] to enlarge the view box.

 Note

•	The navigation buttons at the bottom of the page can help you move through the Notebook to complete your task.

•	For more information about adding frames, see "Adding frames to your image."


Advanced Settings notebook page

The Advanced Settings notebook page lets you create your own colors.

RGB

Enable to use the RGB (red, green, blue) color model.

The RGB color model is based on the light primary colors and is appropriate for images that are displayed on a computer monitor or on transparent media such as slides. This is a useful color model when you want to define a color with precise numerical values.

To adjust the color, you can drag the sample points from the center of the color picker to mix colors or you can type values in the boxes.

The result of your color selection is displayed in the upper right corner of the page.

HSB

Enable to use the HSB (hue, saturation, brightness) color model.

The HSB color model provides a simple visual method to create a color for your project. Hue refers to the name of the color; for example, red or green. Saturation defines the intensity of the color; i.e. how pure the color is. Brightness defines how much white or black is added to the color.

To adjust the color, there are two visual selectors:

•	The color slider adjusts the hue by dragging the sample up or down.

•	The square selector simultaneously adjusts saturation and brightness. The brightest, most saturated version of the color is found in the upper right corner of the square. Dragging the sample point toward the lower right corner of the square decreases brightness, deepening the color (to black). Dragging the sample point toward the upper left corner of the square decreases saturation, fading the color (to white). Dragging the sample point toward the lower left corner of the square decreases brightness and saturation.

The result of your color selection is displayed in the upper right corner of the page.

 Notes

•	The navigation buttons at the bottom of the page can help you move through the Notebook to complete your task.

•	For more information about adding color to your image, see "Painting and filling."


Transform Image notebook page

The Transform Image notebook page lets you choose from a variety of procedures to crop, reorient, or change the properties of an image.

Crop Image

Activates the Rectangle or Freehand Selection tool and opens the tool's Hint page.

Flip Image

Opens the Flip page from which you can flip your image horizontally, vertically, or both.

Rotate Image

Opens the Rotate page from which you can turn your image by increments of 90 degrees or by a specific value.

Image Properties

Opens the Image Properties page from which you can set values that control the appearance of your image.

Grayscale

Changes your image to grayscale.

 Notes

•	The navigation buttons at the bottom of the page can help you move through the Notebook to complete your task.

•	For more information about transforming images, see "Customizing your image."


Nib Settings notebook page

The Nib Settings notebook page lets you customize the properties of the Brush, Eraser, and Spray tools.

Size slider

Adjusts the size of the nib. The box specifies the size of the nib in points.

Effects

Transparency

Specifies the transparency of the brush stroke.

Edge Fading

Specifies the amount of fading that occurs at the edges of a brush stroke.

Ink Flow Rate

Specifies the rate at which paint flows from the Spray tool.

Style

Displays a list of brush shapes and styles.

Angle

Specifies the angle at which the brush makes contact with the image.

Preview

Displays a preview of your nib settings.

 Notes

•	The navigation buttons at the bottom of the page can help you move through the Notebook to complete your task.

•	For more information about adjusting brush settings, see "Selecting or customizing nibs."


Advanced Settings notebook page

The Advanced Settings notebook page lets you add texture and color variation to your brush stroke.

Texture

Style

Displays a list of textures that you can apply to the brush stroke.

% Texture

Specifies the amount of texture versus solid color in the brush stroke.

Effects

Spread

Specifies the width of the textured brush stroke.

Spacing

Specifies the density of the texture pattern.

Color Variation

Adjusts the range over which colors can vary in the brush stroke.

 Notes

•	The navigation buttons at the bottom of the page can help you move through the Notebook to complete your task.

•	For more information about adjusting brush settings, see "Selecting or customizing nibs."


Paint Presets notebook page

The Paint Presets notebook page lets you choose from a variety of preconfigured nib styles.

Select A Nib Style

Displays a list of nib styles you can apply to your painting tool.

You can click the flyout button [image] to view all of the preset nib styles.

 Notes

•	The navigation buttons at the bottom of the page can help you move through the Notebook to complete your task.

•	For more information about adjusting brush settings, see "Selecting or customizing nibs."


Touch-Up Effect notebook page

The Touch-Up Effect notebook page lets you choose a touch-up effect to make minor changes to the appearance of your image.

Repair

Opens the Repair Effects notebook page from which you can repair minor imperfections in images taken from a scanner or digital camera.

Adjust

Opens the Adjust Effects notebook page from which you can change the basic appearance of your image.

 Notes

•	The navigation buttons at the bottom of the page can help you move through the Notebook to complete your task.

•	For more information about touching up your image, see "Using Touch-Up effects."


Special Effects notebook page

The Special Effects notebook page lets you choose from a wide variety of effects you can apply to your image.

Fun Effects

Opens the Fun Effects notebook page from which you can choose the Pinch/Punch, Puzzle, Simplify Colors, Soften Edges, and Warp effects.

Cool Effects

Opens the Cool Effects notebook page from which you can select the Lens Refraction, Flip Colors, Page Curl, and Photo Negative effects.

Artistic Effects

Opens the Artistic Effects notebook page from which you ca choose the Emboss, Impressionist, Psychedelic, Sketch, Texture, and Vignette effects.

Distortion Effects

Opens the Distortion Effects notebook page from which you can choose the Crystallize, Ripple, Swirl, Wet Paint, and Whirlpool effects.

Blur Effects

Opens the Blur Effects notebook page from which you can choose the Blur, Motion Blur, and Wind Swept effects.

Plug-in Effects

Opens the Plug-In Effects notebook page from which you can add and apply effect plug-ins from other manufacturers.

 Notes

•	The navigation buttons at the bottom of the page can help you move through the Notebook to complete your task.

•	For more information about adding special effects to your image, see "Using Special effects."


Fun Effects notebook page

The Fun Effects notebook page lets you choose from effects that liven up your image in amusing ways.

Pinch/Punch

Opens the Pinch/Punch notebook page. The Pinch/Punch effect pulls the middle of your image toward or away from the viewer.

Puzzle

Opens the Puzzle notebook page. The Puzzle effect breaks up your image into block-shaped fragments.

Simplify Colors

Opens the Simplify Colors notebook page. The Simplify Colors effect reduces the variety of colors in your image by grouping similar colors into single colors.

Soften Edges

Opens the Soften Edges notebook page. The Soften Edges effect gives the edges of your image a feathered appearance.

Warp

Opens the Warp notebook page. The Warp effect gives your image a "warped mirror" appearance.

 Notes

•	The navigation buttons at the bottom of the page can help you move through the Notebook to complete your task.

•	For more information about adding fun effects to your image, see "Using Fun effects."


Cool Effects notebook page

The Cool Effects notebook page lets you choose from effects that add wild color and light transformations to your image.

Lens Refraction

Opens the Lens Refraction notebook page. The Lens Refraction effect creates a lens flare in the image.

Flip Colors

Opens the Flip Colors notebook page. The Flip Colors effect creates a custom color negative of your image.

Page Curl

Opens the Page Curl notebook page. The Page Curl effect creates the appearance of a rolled-over page corner.

Photo Negative

Opens the Photo Negative notebook page. The Photo Negative effect converts your image to a negative image of itself.

 Notes

•	The navigation buttons at the bottom of the page can help you move through the Notebook to complete your task.

•	For more information about adding cool effects to your image, see "Using Cool effects."


Artistic Effects notebook page

The Artistic Effects notebook page lets you choose from effects that add a creative flare to your image.

Emboss

Opens the Emboss notebook page. The Emboss effect gives your image the appearance of a three-dimensional impression in the page.

Impressionist

Opens the Impressionist notebook page. The Impressionist effect gives your image the appearance of being painted with tiny brush strokes.

Psychedelic

Opens the Psychedelic notebook page. The Psychedelic effect changes ordinary colors into brilliant, electrified colors.

Sketch

Opens the Sketch notebook page. The Sketch effect reduces your image to a simple outline of itself.

Texture

Opens the Texture notebook page. The Texture effect adds a three-dimensional background to your image.

Vignette

Opens the Vignette notebook page. The Vignette effect adds a soft frame to your image.

 Notes

•	The navigation buttons at the bottom of the page can help you move through the Notebook to complete your task.

•	For more information about adding artistic effects to your image, see "Using Artistic effects."


Distortion Effects notebook page

The Distortion Effects notebook page lets you choose from effects that can radically change the content of your image.

Crystallize

Opens the Crystallize notebook page. The Crystallize effect creates the appearance of viewing your image through patterned glass.

Ripple

Opens the Ripple notebook page. The Ripple effect creates the appearance of viewing your image as a reflection in water.

Swirl

Opens the Swirl notebook page. The Swirl effect twists your image from the center.

Wet Paint

Opens the Wet Paint notebook page. The Wet Paint effect makes the highlights of your image sag and dribble like wet paint.

Whirlpool

Opens the Whirlpool notebook page. The Whirlpool effect smears your image into whirlpool shapes.

 Notes

•	The navigation buttons at the bottom of the page can help you move through the Notebook to complete your task.

•	For more information about adding distortion effects to your image, see "Using Distortion effects."


Blur Effects notebook page

The Blur Effects notebook page lets you choose from effects that can put your image out of focus in different ways.

Blur

Opens the Blur notebook page. The Blur effect softens the focus of your image.

Motion Blur

Opens the Motion Blur notebook page. The Motion Blur effect gives your image the appearance of rapid movement.

Wind Swept

Opens the Wind Swept notebook page. The Wind Swept effect drags the highlights of your image in a set direction.

 Notes

•	The navigation buttons at the bottom of the page can help you move through the Notebook to complete your task.

•	For more information about adding blurring effects to your image, see "Using Blur effects."


Repair Effects notebook page

The Repair Effects notebook page lets you choose from effects that can remove minor imperfections in images taken from a scanner or digital camera.

Repair Red Eyes

Opens the Repair Red Eyes notebook page from which you can remove the reflective effect caused by camera flash guns.

Reduce Speckles

Opens the Reduce Speckles notebook page. The Reduce Speckles effect removes speckles caused by scanners and video capture software.

Restore Image

Opens the Restore Image notebook page. The Restore Image effect minimizes dust and scratch faults in your image.

Deskew

Opens the Deskew notebook page. Deskewing an image corrects the image tilt that can result from scanning an image crookedly.

 Notes

•	The navigation buttons at the bottom of the page can help you move through the Notebook to complete your task.

•	For more information about repairing parts of your image, see "Using Touch-Up effects."


Adjust Effects notebook page

The Adjust Effects notebook page lets you choose from effects that can change the basic appearance of your image.

Brightness/Contrast

Opens the Brightness/Contrast notebook page from which you can adjust image brightness and contrast, as well as overall intensity.

Replace Colors

Opens the Replace Colors notebook page from which you can replace a selected color with a new color.

Sharpen

Opens the Sharpen Image notebook page. The Sharpen effect hardens the edges of the various components that make up your image.

 Notes

•	The navigation buttons at the bottom of the page can help you move through the Notebook to complete your task.

•	For more information about adjusting your image, see "Using Touch-Up effects."


Brightness/Contrast notebook page

Brightness and contrast are fundamental controls in photo editing. Almost every image with which you work benefits from a slight increase (about 10%) in both brightness and contrast. That slight increase gives dull and flat pictures more clarity. Use the Brightness control to lighten or darken the overall image, or use the Contrast control to change the distinction between light and dark areas. Use the Intensity control to increase or decrease the overall intensity level of light and color in your image.

Adjust the effect properties

Brightness

Controls the lightness of an image. Brightness can destroy an image when it is increased or decreased too much. The Brightness effect expresses values as a percentage. The extremes are -100 percent (solid black) and +100 percent (solid white).

Contrast

Controls differences between light and dark. When the contrast is increased, small differences in shading become more pronounced. The Contrast effect expresses values as a percentage. The extremes range from no contrast (-100 percent) to extreme contrast (+100 percent). Contrast only affects adjacent areas of different shades.

Intensity

Similar to a combination of both Brightness and Contrast, Intensity increases the brightness of the lighter areas and decreases the brightness of the darker midtones and dark areas. The result is an image that looks brighter without appearing washed out. The extremes are -100 percent (zero intensity—image black) to +100 percent (the image appears to be acceptable on screen but tends to become grainy when printed).

Apply

Click to permanently add the current effect settings to the image.

Show Original

Enable to review the appearance of your image before the effect was added.

 Notes

•	The navigation buttons at the bottom of the page can help you move through the Notebook to complete your task.

•	For more information about modifying the image tones, see "Applying the Brightness/Contrast effect."


Restore Image notebook page

The Restore Image effect minimizes dust and scratch faults in an image. Use this effect to improve the appearance of old and damaged photographs, or photographs that were taken through a dusty lens. For best results, create a selection around damaged areas of your photo before applying this effect.

Adjust the effect properties

Level

Controls the sharpness of the image. Higher values create sharper images.

Radius

Controls the range of the effect. Higher values include more pixels in the correction process.

Apply

Click to permanently add the current effect settings to the image.

Show Original

Enable to review the appearance of your image before the effect was added.

 Notes

•	The navigation buttons at the bottom of the page can help you move through the Notebook to complete your task.

•	For more information about restoring your image, see "Applying the Restore Image effect."


Reduce Speckles notebook page

The Reduce Speckles effect softens the image and reduces the speckled appearance that can be created by some scanners and video capture software.

Threshold

Controls the intensity of the effect. Lower values smooth out more pixels.

Apply

Click to permanently add the current effect settings to the image.

Show Original

Enable to review the appearance of your image before the effect was added.

 Notes

•	The navigation buttons at the bottom of the page can help you move through the Notebook to complete your task.

•	For more information about reducing speckles in your image, see "Applying the Reduce Speckles effect."


Sharpen Image notebook page

The Sharpen effect makes the edges of the different components of an image appear more defined. You can use it to bring images into focus and to bring out details in older photographs.

Percentage

Adjusts the intensity of the effect.

Apply

Click to permanently add the current effect settings to the image.

Show Original

Enable to review the appearance of your image before the effect was added.

 Notes

•	The navigation buttons at the bottom of the page can help you move through the Notebook to complete your task.

•	For more information about increasing the sharpness in your image, see "Applying the Sharpen effect."


Simplify Colors notebook page

The Simplify Colors effect reduces the number of distinct shades used to represent the image. It combines shades close to one another into a single shade and is useful when you need to simplify a complex color image.

Level

Adjusts the range of colors in the image.

Apply

Click to permanently add the current effect settings to the image.

Show Original

Enable to review the appearance of your image before the effect was added.

 Notes

•	The navigation buttons at the bottom of the page can help you move through the Notebook to complete your task.

•	For more information about simplifying colors, see "Applying the Simplify Colors effect."


Whirlpool notebook page

The Whirlpool effect smears your image into a pattern of swirled shapes.

Choose a pattern style

Specifies the shape of the swirls that are applied to the image.

Smear Length

Adjusts the diameter of the swirls.

Apply

Click to permanently add the current effect settings to the image.

Show Original

Enable to review the appearance of your image before the effect was added.

 Notes

•	This is a complex effect and may take several seconds to preview itself on the image.

•	The navigation buttons at the bottom of the page can help you move through the Notebook to complete your task.

•	For more information about applying a whirlpool effect to your image, see "Applying the Whirlpool effect."


Swirl notebook page

The Swirl effect lets you rotate and drag an image so that it appears to swirl around its center.

Angle

Sets the direction of the movement and the number of turns: negative values rotate the image counterclockwise, positive values rotate the image clockwise. Use lower angle values for a few twists, or higher values to completely distort the image.

Apply

Click to permanently add the current effect settings to the image.

Show Original

Enable to review the appearance of your image before the effect was added.

 Notes

•	The navigation buttons at the bottom of the page can help you move through the Notebook to complete your task.

•	For more information about adding a swirl effect to your image, see "Applying the Swirl effect."


Flip Colors Notebook page

The Flip Colors effect transforms colors to appear like those of a negative photographic image. This effect is more pronounced when applied to color images.

Threshold

Adjusts the intensity of the effect.

Apply

Click to permanently add the current effect settings to the image.

Show Original

Enable to review the appearance of your image before the effect was added.

 Notes

•	The navigation buttons at the bottom of the page can help you move through the Notebook to complete your task.

•	For more information about flipping the colors in your image, see "Applying the Flip Colors effect."


Psychedelic notebook page

The Psychedelic effect changes the colors in your image to bright, electric colors, such as orange, hot pink, cyan, and lime green.

Threshold

Adjusts the intensity of the effect.

Apply

Click to permanently add the current effect settings to the image.

Show Original

Enable to review the appearance of your image before the effect was added.

 Notes

•	The navigation buttons at the bottom of the page can help you move through the Notebook to complete your task.

•	For more information about adding a psychedelic look to your image, see "Applying the Psychedelic effect."


Ripple notebook page

The Ripple effect distorts an image by bending the image lines that run from the center of the image to its edge. The effect makes your image appear twisted in a series of concentric circles similar to dropping a pebble into a pool of water.

Adjust The Effect Properties

Period

Controls the distance between each ripple. Move the slider to the left to tighten the ripple pattern.

Strength

Determines the intensity of the ripple distortion. Move the slider to the right to produce stronger ripples.

Damping

Controls the tendency of the ripples to extend beyond the image's edge. Move the slider to the left to increase the length of the ripples.

Apply

Click to permanently add the current effect settings to the image.

Show Original

Enable to review the appearance of your image before the effect was added.

 Notes

•	The navigation buttons at the bottom of the page can help you move through the Notebook to complete your task.

•	For more information about creating a ripple in your image, see "Applying the Ripple effect."


Vignette notebook page

The Vignette effect creates an oval frame around the center of the image.

Choose A Frame Color

Specifies the color of the frame that appears around the image. You can use the Eyedropper tool to sample a color from the image.

Adjust The Frame Properties

Offset

Controls the size of the frame. The larger the offset value, the smaller the frame.

Fade

Controls the fading (or feathering) along the edges of the frame.

Apply

Click to permanently add the current effect settings to the image.

Show Original

Enable to review the appearance of your image before the effect was added.

 Notes

•	The navigation buttons at the bottom of the page can help you move through the Notebook to complete your task.

•	For more information about adding a vignette to your image, see "Applying the Vignette effect."


Motion Blur notebook page

The Motion Blur notebook page gives your image the appearance of rapid movement.

Choose a direction

Select an arrow to specify the direction of the movement.

Speed

Adjusts the apparent speed of the movement. A higher speed increases the blur effect.

Apply

Click to permanently add the current effect settings to the image.

Show Original

Enable to review the appearance of your image before the effect was added.

 Notes

•	The navigation buttons at the bottom of the page can help you move through the Notebook to complete your task.

•	For more information about adding a motion effect to your image, see "Applying the Motion Blur effect."


Page Curl notebook page

The Page Curl effect is used to roll a corner of the image over on itself. The area behind the image, revealed by the page curl, is filled with the current paper color.

Choose A Page Property

Opaque

Enable to hide the portion of the image covered by the curl.

Transparent

Enable to allow the image to show through the page curl.

Adjust The Curl Properties

Width

Adjusts the distance that the curl travels over the image.

Height

Adjusts the distance that the curl travels up the side of the image.

Choose A Curl Orientation

	Upper Left Curls the upper left corner of the image.
	Upper Right  Curls the upper right corner of the image.
	Lower Left Curls the lower left corner of the image.
	Lower Right Curls the lower right corner of the image.
Apply

Click to permanently add the current effect settings to the image.

Show Original

Enable to review the appearance of your image before the effect was added.

 Notes

•	The navigation buttons at the bottom of the page can help you move through the Notebook to complete your task.

•	For more information about adding a page curl, see "Applying the Page Curl effect."


Emboss notebook page

The Emboss effect creates a three-dimensional appearance, similar to an image that has been carved in stone. It has its most dramatic effect on images that have medium to high contrast.

Adjust The Shadow Depth

Adjusts the depth of the three-dimensional impression.

Choose A Shadow Direction

Determines the angle of the highlights and shadows. Click an arrow to choose the location of the light source relative to the image.

Apply

Click to permanently add the current effect settings to the image.

Show Original

Enable to review the appearance of your image before the effect was added.

 Notes

•	The navigation buttons at the bottom of the page can help you move through the Notebook to complete your task.

•	For more information about adding an emboss effect to your image, see "Applying the Emboss effect."


Lens Refraction notebook page

The Lens Refraction effect produces a spot of light that resembles the refraction of light through a camera lens. In photography, lenses of different focal lengths produce different lens flare effects.

Choose A Lens To Imitate

Specifies the type of lens refraction effect.

Choose The Refraction Color

Specifies the color of the lens flare. You can use the Eyedropper tool to sample a color from the image.

Choose The Refraction Location

	Location Tool Click to set the position of the lens flare on the image.
Adjust The Effect Properties

Brightness

Adjusts the intensity of the lens flare.

Flare Size

Adjusts the diameter of the lens flare.

Apply

Click to permanently add the current effect settings to the image.

Show Original

Enable to review the appearance of your image before the effect was added.

 Notes

•	The navigation buttons at the bottom of the page can help you move through the Notebook to complete your task.

•	For more information about adding a lens refraction, see "Applying the Lens Refraction effect."


Sketch notebook page

The Sketch effect makes your image look like a hand-drawn sketch. Faint color is applied to fill all areas of the image that are not a part of the outline.

Choose A Line Style

Soft

Enable to create a smooth, blurred outline edge.

Solid

Enable to create a harsh, sharp outline edge.

Adjust The Image Density

Level

Adjusts the amount of edge enhancement, which sharpens the outlines of an image.

Apply

Click to permanently add the current effect settings to the image.

Show Original

Enable to review the appearance of your image before the effect was added.

 Notes

•	The navigation buttons at the bottom of the page can help you move through the Notebook to complete your task.

•	For more information about making your image look like a hand drawn sketch, see "Applying the Sketch effect."


Replace Colors notebook page

The Replace Colors effect lets you replace any color in the original image with a new color. To limit the boundaries of the color replacement, create a selection around the area you want to color before using this effect.

Choose The Color You Want To Replace

Specifies the color you want replaced in the image. You can sample this color from the image using the Eyedropper tool.

Choose The Replacement Color

Specifies the new color. You can sample this color from the image using the Eyedropper tool.

Adjust The Replacement Color Range

Range

Adjusts the range of colors that are replaced. A low range setting decreases the tolerance level and includes only the specific color selected. A high range setting increases tolerance levels and includes a wider range of colors in the replacement process.

Apply

Click to permanently add the current effect settings to the image.

Show Original

Enable to review the appearance of your image before the effect was added.

 Notes

•	The navigation buttons at the bottom of the page can help you move through the Notebook to complete your task.

•	For more information about replacing colors in your image, see "Applying the Replace Colors effect."


Repair Red Eyes notebook page

The Repair Red Eyes effect lets you color correct images where the subject's eyes appear red. For best results, zoom in on one red pupil at a time.

Follow the instructions provided on the notebook page.

Replacement Color

Specifies the color that replaces the red eye color. You can sample this color from the image using the Eyedropper tool. The red eye color is replaced with a percent of the replacement color, creating a more natural look.

Apply

Click to permanently add the current effect settings to the image.

Show Original

Enable to review the appearance of your image before the effect was added.

 Notes

•	This effect can only be used on 16 million color and CMYK images.

•	The navigation buttons at the bottom of the page can help you move through the Notebook to complete your task.

•	For more information about repairing red eyes, see "Applying the Repair Red Eye effect."


Texture notebook page

The Texture effect gives your image the appearance of being printed on a rough surface.

Select A Texture Map

Displays the available textures. Click a texture to apply it to your image.

Adjust The Texture Properties

Transparency

Controls the transparency of the texture. Move the slider to the right to make the texture more transparent so that more of your image is visible.

Emboss

Controls the three-dimensional appearance of the texture. Move the slider to the right to make the texture more pronounced.

Apply

Click to permanently add the current effect settings to the image.

Show Original

Enable to review the appearance of your image before the effect was added.

 Notes

•	The navigation buttons at the bottom of the page can help you move through the Notebook to complete your task.

•	For more information about giving your image a textured look, see "Applying the Texture effect."


Soften Edges notebook page

The Soften Edges effect blurs the edges of an entire image or the inside edges of a selection, causing the edges of the image or selection to blend into the paper color. If you're cutting and pasting images together, you'll find the Soften Edges effect useful for making pasted areas blend more naturally with the background of the new image. If you use the effect on the entire image, the edges of the image are blended with the page color. Move the Width slider to the right to increase the number of pixels that are feathered.

Choose A Border Style

Soft

Enable to produce a gradual blending between the selection and the background or between the image and the page color.

Hard

Enable to produce a harsher, sharper edge between the selection and the background or between the image and the page color.

Adjust The Border Width

Width

Adjusts the number of pixels that are feathered along the edge of the image.

Apply

Click to permanently add the current effect settings to the image.

Show Original

Enable to review the appearance of your image before the effect was added.

 Notes

•	The navigation buttons at the bottom of the page can help you move through the Notebook to complete your task.

•	For more information about softening the edges of an image or selection, see "Applying the Soften Edges effect."


Crystallize notebook page

The Crystallize effect gives your image the appearance of being viewed through textured or etched glass.

Choose A Texture Map

Displays the available textures. Click a texture map to apply it to your image.

Choose A Pattern Style

Tile

Enable to repeat the chosen texture map many times over the entire image.

Stretch To Fit

Enable to stretch a single texture map to fit over the entire image. Use a high scale setting for a suitable effect when using this option.

Adjust The Map Size

Scale

Adjusts the coarseness of the texture.

Apply

Click to permanently add the current effect settings to the image.

Show Original

Enable to review the appearance of your image before the effect was added.

 Notes

•	The navigation buttons at the bottom of the page can help you move through the Notebook to complete your task.

•	For more information about giving your image a crystallized look, see "Applying the Crystallize effect."


Puzzle notebook page

The Puzzle effect breaks the image up into squares. You can choose either the original image or the paint color for a background.

Choose A Background Color

Image

Enable to use the original image as the background.

Paint Color

Enable to use the paint color as the background.

Adjust The Effect Properties

Block Size

Adjusts the size of the squares.

Offset

Adjusts the amount of space between the squares.

Apply

Click to permanently add the current effect settings to the image.

Show Original

Enable to review the appearance of your image before the effect was added.

 Notes

•	The navigation buttons at the bottom of the page can help you move through the Notebook to complete your task.

•	For more information about creating a puzzle effect on your image, see "Applying the Puzzle effect."


Wet Paint notebook page

The Wet Paint effect makes your image look like a painting on which the paint has sagged.

Adjust The Effect Properties

Percentage

Adjusts the length of the paint drips.

Wetness

Adjusts the range of colors that are affected. Negative wetness values cause darker colors to drip; positive values cause lighter colors to drip.

Apply

Click to permanently adds the current effect settings to the image.

Show Original

Enable to review the appearance of your image before the effect was added.

 Notes

•	The navigation buttons at the bottom of the page can help you move through the Notebook to complete your task.

•	For more information about adding a wet paint effect, see "Applying the Wet Paint effect."


Wind Swept notebook page

The Wind Swept effect gives your image the appearance of having a strong wind blowing over it.

Choose A Direction

Click an arrow button to specify the direction of the wind current.

Adjust The Effect Properties

Opacity

Adjust to set the transparency of the blur effect that results from the wind current. Higher values produce visible distortion and blurring.

Strength

Adjusts the strength of the wind current.

Apply

Click to permanently add the current effect settings to the image.

Show Original

Enable to review the appearance of your image before the effect was added.

 Notes

•	The navigation buttons at the bottom of the page can help you move through the Notebook to complete your task.

•	For more information about creating a wind swept effect, see "Applying the Wind Swept effect."


Blur notebook page

The Blur effect softens the focus of your image, as if it were viewed through an out-of-focus camera lens.

Percentage

Adjusts the level of blur. A higher value results in a more pronounced effect.

Apply

Permanently adds the current effect settings to the image.

Show Original

Enable to review the appearance of your image before the effect was added.

 Notes

•	The navigation buttons at the bottom of the page can help you move through the Notebook to complete your task.

•	For more information about adding a blurred effect to your image, see "Applying the Blur effect."


Warp notebook page

The Warp effect gives your image the appearance of being wrapped around a sphere or cylinder.

Choose A Shape

Spherical

Enable to create the appearance of your image being wrapped around a sphere.

Horizontal Cylinder

Enable to create the appearance of your image being wrapped around a horizontal cylinder.

Vertical Cylinder

Enable to create the appearance of your image being wrapped around a vertical cylinder.

Adjust The Effect Properties

Intensity

Adjusts the depth of image distortion. A positive value draws the center of the image toward you. A negative value pushes it away.

Apply

Click to permanently add the current effect settings to the image.

Show Original

Enable to review the appearance of your image before the effect was added.

 Notes

•	The navigation buttons at the bottom of the page can help you move through the Notebook to complete your task.

•	For more information about warping your image, see "Applying the Warp effect."


Flip notebook page

The Flip notebook page lets you flip your image over, giving it the appearance of a photographic slide viewed backward.

Horizontal

Enable to flip the image in a horizontal direction.

Vertical

Enable to flip the image in a vertical direction.

Both

Enable to flip the image both horizontally and vertically.

Apply

Click to permanently add the current effect settings to the image.

Show Original

Enable to review the appearance of your image before the effect was added.

 Notes

•	The navigation buttons at the bottom of the page can help you move through the Notebook to complete your task.

•	For more information about flipping your image, see "Flipping an image."


Rotate Image notebook page

The Rotate Image notebook page lets you rotate your image by a preset amount or by an amount you specify.

90°

Enable to rotate your image a quarter turn.

180°

Enable to rotate your image a half turn.

270°

Enable to rotate your image three-quarters of a turn.

Custom

Enable to set a specific angle of rotation. Type the angle in the box.

Clockwise

Enable to rotate your image in a clockwise direction.

Counterclockwise

Enable to rotate your image in a counterclockwise direction.

Apply

Click to permanently add the current effect settings to the image.

Show Original

Enable to review the appearance of your image before the effect was added.

 Notes

•	The navigation buttons at the bottom of the page can help you move through the Notebook to complete your task.

•	For more information about rotating an image, see "Rotating images."


Impressionist notebook page

The Impressionist effect makes your image look like an impressionist-style oil painting. You can apply the effect using independent horizontal and vertical values. The greater the values, the greater the blurring of the original image.

Adjust The Effect Properties

Horizontal

Specifies the range (measured from 1 to 40) of horizontal pixel displacement. For example, a setting of 10 diffuses the image over a 10-pixel horizontal region.

Vertical

Specifies the range (measured from 1 to 40) of vertical pixel displacement. For example, a setting of 10 diffuses the image over a 10-pixel vertical region.

Apply

Click to permanently add the current effect settings to the image.

Show Original

Enable to review the appearance of your image before the effect was added.

 Notes

•	The navigation buttons at the bottom of the page can help you move through the Notebook to complete your task.

•	For more information about adding an Impressionist look to your image, see "Applying the Impressionist effect."


Photo Negative notebook page

The Photo Negative effect changes a normal image to look like a standard photographic negative.

Show Original

Enable to review the appearance of your image before the effect was added.

 Notes

•	The navigation buttons at the bottom of the page can help you move through the Notebook to complete your task.

•	For more information about adding a photo negative effect to your image, see "Applying the Photo Negative effect."


Grayscale notebook page

The Grayscale notebook page lets you make your image look like a black-and-white photograph.

Show Original

Enable to review the appearance of your image before the effect was added.

 Notes

•	The navigation buttons at the bottom of the page can help you move through the Notebook to complete your task.

•	For more information about how to convert images to grayscale, see Converting images to other color modes.


Deskew notebook page

The Deskew notebook page lets you straighten an image that was scanned crookedly.

Show Original

Enable to review the appearance of your image before the effect was added.

 Notes

•	The navigation buttons at the bottom of the page can help you move through the Notebook to complete your task.

•	For more information about straightening an image, see "Applying the Deskew effect."


Pinch/Punch notebook page

The Pinch/Punch effect pulls the middle of your image toward or away from the viewer.

Pinch/Punch (+/-)

Adjusts the amount of pull. A positive value pulls the image away from the viewer.

Apply

Click to permanently add the current effect settings to the image.

Show Original

Enable to review the appearance of your image before the effect was added.

 Notes

•	The navigation buttons at the bottom of the page can help you move through the Notebook to complete your task.

•	For more information about adding the Pinch/Punch effect to your image, see "Applying the Pinch/Punch effect."


Fill Tolerance notebook page

The Fill Tolerance notebook page lets you adjust the range of colors that are affected by the Flood Fill tool.

Colors

Adjusts the range of affected colors. Set the Color slider to Few to narrow the range to colors that are very similar to the color to which the Flood Fill tool is applied. Set the Color slider to Many to cause most of the image to be filled by the Flood Fill tool.

 Note

•	The navigation buttons at the bottom of the page can help you move through the Notebook to complete your task.

•	For more information about adjusting fill tolerance, see "Using the Flood Fill tool."


Plug-In Effects notebook page

The Plug-In Effects notebook page lets you choose a category of plug-in effects. Double-click an effects category in the list to move to a list of specific effects.

A Plug-In effect is an effect that is supported by Corel Photo House but is produced by a company other than Corel. Using a Plug-In effect gives you a wider variety of effect options and enhances the capabilities of Corel Photo House.

 Notes

•	The navigation buttons at the bottom of the page can help you move through the Notebook to complete your task.

•	For more information about applying Plug-In effects, see "Using Plug-In effects."


Plug-In Effects notebook page

The Plug-In Effects notebook page lets you choose a plug-in effect and apply it to your image. Double-click an effect in the list to open the effect's dialog box. You can adjust the settings of the effect before applying it to your image.

In some cases, the Plug-In effect may include its own Help topic, which can provide you with more information about the effect and its uses.

 Note

•	The navigation buttons at the bottom of the page can help you move through the Notebook to complete your task.

•	For more information about applying Plug-In effects, see "Using Plug-In effects."


Add/Remove Plug-In Effects dialog box

Add/Remove Plug-In Effects dialog box lets you add and remove plug-in effects. The effects you add (using the Add button) appear in the Plug-in Effects submenu and on the Effects page of the Notebook.

Plug-In Effects

Displays a list of available Plug-In effects.

Add

Opens the Select A Plug-In Folder dialog box. Browse to the folder that contains the Plug-In effect, and click OK.

Remove

Removes a selected Plug-In effect from the Plug-In Effects list.

 Notes

•	It is assumed that you have already saved the plug-in effect to a folder on your hard drive before using this dialog box.

•	For more information about adding and removing Plug-In effects, see "Installing or removing Plug-In effects."


Image Sprayer notebook page

The Image Sprayer notebook page lets you choose the type of images you want to spray on the image. You can also set the size, spacing, and appearance of the images.

Image

Displays a list of image types or categories. The actual images will change randomly as you spray.

Size

Specifies the size of the images.

Effects

Transparency

Specifies the visual density of the images. A value of zero means the images will be completely opaque.

Dab Spacing

Specifies the distance between images that are sprayed in a line.

Dab Spread

Specifies the amount of side-to-side spacing between images that are sprayed in a line.

Preview

Displays an example of the image style you choose.

 Notes

•	The navigation buttons at the bottom of the page can help you move through the Notebook to complete your task.

•	For more information about setting and using the Image Sprayer, see "Using the Image Sprayer tool."


Transparent Color dialog box

The Transparent Color dialog box lets you save your image as a transparent CompuServe bitmap (.GIF) image. This is especially useful if you intend to place the image on a Web site and you want the image to blend with the background color of the page.

.GIF, Graphics Interchange Format

The GIF file format is commonly used to store digitized color photographs. Corel Photo House can import and export files in this format. The GIF format supports up to 256 colors (8 bit color), with a maximum image size of 64,000 pixels by 64,000 pixels. This is a good format to use if you want to place an image on a Web site or transfer it to another platform.

89a Format

Enable to save the image as a transparent .GIF file for use on the World Wide Web.

87a Format

Enable to save the image as a non-transparent .GIF file.

Interlaced Image

Enable to allow faster loading of the image.

Transparent Color

Enable to make the image transparent (available only in 89a format).

Index

Displays an array of transparency colors.


Linked Document Closing dialog box

The Linked Document Closing dialog box displays a warning when you try to close Corel Print Office after sending an image to Corel Photo House for editing. You have four options:

Close Document And Discard Any Changes

Closes Corel Print Office and Corel Photo House, discarding any changes you made to the file since you last saved it or updated it in Corel Print Office.

Keep Editing As A New Document And Lose Link

Closes Corel Print Office and allows you to continue editing the image in Corel Photo House. You cannot update the Corel Print Office project where the image originated.

Prevent Corel Print Office From Closing The Document

Does not update the image in Corel Print Office. Corel Print Office and Corel Photo House remain open.

Update The Image In Corel Print Office

Updates the image in Corel Print Office. Corel Print Office and Corel Photo House remain open.


CD Not Found dialog box

The CD Not Found dialog box alerts you that the current task cannot be performed because a valid Corel Print Office CD was not found in your CD-ROM drive. There are three CD-ROM's associated with Corel Print Office. Tasks that require the Corel Print Office CD-ROMs include the following:

•	opening the Photos, Objects, or Frames notebook pages

•	using the Image Sprayer in Corel Photo House

•	installing additional fonts

To continue, insert the CD-ROM, wait a moment and click Retry. If you still can't read the CD-ROM, check for the following problems:

•	The CD is dirty. Carefully wipe the CD with a soft cloth to remove any dust or fingerprints that may have accumulated on its surface.

•	The wrong CD-ROM is in the CD-ROM drive. Make sure you are using the correct CD-ROM for the current task; for example, you might be trying to open clipart from the photos CD-ROM.

•	The CD-ROM drive letter on your system has changed (possibly due to a hardware change in your computer). Click the Options button on the Catalog notebook page, and choose your CD-ROM drive in the CD Location list box.


Image dialog boxes

Crop Image dialog box

The Crop Image dialog box allows you to crop an image before importing it. The cropping is permanent and creates a new, smaller image.

The image is displayed with a bounding box around it. Move the handles on the bounding box to crop the image. Use the Hand cursor to move the bounding box to a specific area of the image.

You can also specify the area you would like to crop in the Select area to crop options. The values in the Width and Height boxes reflect the measurement unit that is selected in the Units list box. To choose a different measurement unit, click the down arrow.

The Select All button selects the entire image by resizing the bounding box to cover the entire area.

Resample Image dialog box

The Resample dialog box allows you to change the resolution of an image before importing it.

Select the Height and Width of the resampled image. The values in the Width and Height boxes reflect the measurement unit that is selected in the Units list box. To choose a different measurement unit, click the down arrow. The size of the resample image can be set in proportional size to the original image by adjusting the values in the Percentage boxes.

Enable the Maintain Aspect Ratio option to maintain the image width and height proportions.

The Resolution boxes control the resolution of the image currently being resampled. Resolution refers to the fineness of image detail and the amount of information required to record, store, display, and print an image. Resolution is measured in dots per inch (dpi), referring to the number of pixels used to construct an image. Choose a resolution that your printer is capable of printing.


Edit Links dialog box

The Edit Links dialog displays a list of details for all the links in the Corel On The Web flyout. The details include each command's text that is currently displayed in the flyout and their corresponding URLs The controls provided let you add, delete, and edit either the URL or the command names, and change the order of the links in the menu.


Link Details dialog box

Use the Link Details dialog box controls to

•	create a menu command or edit an existing command that appears in the Corel On The Web flyout

•	assign a URL to a new command or edit the URL of an existing command.


Summary property page overview

The Summary Property Page contains information about the file that was added when the file was saved.

The information that the author of the file may have added includes the following: title, author, subject, last edited by, keywords, revision number, and comments.


Scene Contents property page overview

The Scene Contents property page contains information about the image that the author of the file included when the file was saved. The categories include the following: people, things, places, events, caption, and comments.


Enhancements property page overview

FlashPix is a bitmap filter that allows you to open and manipulate .FPX files easily.

On the Enhancements property page, you can change characteristics of the image and correct imperfections such as the following: color values, brightness, contrast, saturation, and sharpness.


Scene Contents overview

On the Scene Contents property page, you can specify information about the file. You can type information in one or all of the following categories: people, things, places, events, caption, etc. This information appears in the Scene property page of the Open FlashPix dialog box when you open the file.


Summary overview

The Summary property page contains text boxes in which you can specify information about the file. This information appears in the Summary property page of the Open FlashPix dialog box when you open the file. You can type information in one or all of the following categories: title, author, subject, last edited by, keywords, revision number. You can also add any other comment you want to include with the file.


Text notebook page

The Text notebook page lets you configure the Text tool by changing font, size, style, spacing and alignment.

Font

Displays a list of font styles.

Size/Style

Size

Specifies the font size.

	Bold Click to increase the visual weight of the text.
	Italic Click to give text a slanted appearance.
	Underline Click to underline text.
Alignment

	Left Align Click to align multiple lines of Artistic text to the left of the cursor insertion point. Click to align Paragraph text to the left side of the paragraph box.
	Center Align (Horizontal) Click to center multiple lines of Artistic text within the margins of the Project Page. Click to align Paragraph text to the center of the paragraph box.
	Right Align Click to align multiple lines of Artistic text to the right of the insertion point. Click to align Paragraph text to the right side of the Paragraph text frame.
	Full Align Click to adjust multiple lines of Artistic text so that all lines are of equal length. Click to align Paragraph text to both the left and right sides of the Paragraph text frame.
	Top Align Click to align Paragraph text to the top of the Paragraph text frame.
	Center Align (Vertical) Click to align Paragraph text to the center of the Paragraph text frame.
	Bottom Align Click to align Paragraph text to the bottom of the Paragraph text frame.
Spacing

Specifies the amount of space between each line of text as a percentage of character height.

 Notes

•	You can edit text only as long as you keep the Text tool on that particular text object. As soon as you select another tool, the text you have just typed will be merged with the image.

•	The navigation buttons at the bottom of the page can help you move through the Notebook to complete your task.

•	For more information about working with text, see "Adding text to your image."


Directory Browser notebook page

The Directory Browser notebook page helps you to find an image and open it.

Drives

Displays a list of drives.

The view box displays a list of files and file folders so you can search for the image file you want. Image files appear as a thumbnail of the original image.

	Up one level Click to move up one level in the folder hierarchy.
 Notes

•	The navigation buttons at the bottom of the page can help you move through the Notebook to complete your task.

•	When you click Done, the folder or file selected in the view box opens.

•	If you see this default thumbnail [image] in the view box, it can represent one of three things:

•	certain vector images that do not store their own thumbnails, but can still be imported into Corel Photo House

•	corrupt bitmap images that cannot be imported into Corel Photo House

•	images that are much larger in one dimension (x or y) than the other


Choose CD Path notebook page

The Choose CD Path notebook page lists the available CD-ROM drives, folders, and files. You can only access a Corel Print Office CD or any supplementary CD-ROM that contains Corel Print Office or Corel Print House content.

CD Location

Specifies the drive in which the CD-ROM is located.

The list view control displays the folders and files on the selected CD-ROM.

 Note

•	The navigation buttons at the bottom of the page can help you move through the Notebook to complete your task.


Glossary

A

Alignment

Artistic text

Aspect ratio

B

Bitmap

Black and white

BMP

Brightness

C

Client application

Clipart

Clipboard

CMX

CMYK

Color depth

Color mode

Color model

Color palette

Contrast

CPT

Crop

D

Desktop

Double-click

DPI

Drag

E

Embedded object

Emboss

F

Feathering

File compression

Filter

FlashPix

Flood fill

G

Gamut

Gammut mapping

Graphics tablet

Grayscale

H

Handles

HSB

Hue

I

Imagesetter

Image size

Image Window

Intensity

Interlacing

J

JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group)

K

Kodak FlashPix

L

Linked object

Lossless

Lossy

M

Marquee

Menu

Menu Bar

Metafile

N

Nib

Noise

Notebook

O

Object linking and embedding (OLE)

Orientation

Out-of-gamut color

P

Paint color

Paper color

Paletted color mode

Paragraph text

Paragraph text frame

PCX

Pixel

Plug-in effects

PostScript

Pressure sensitive pen

Property

R

Resample

Resolution

RGB

Rotating

S

Saturation

Scaling

Scanner

Selection

Selection box

Sepia tones

Server application

Shortcut keys

Size

Skewing

Standard Toolbar

Status bar

Stretch

Subtractive color model

T

Thumbnail

TIF

Tint

Title Bar

Tolerance

Toolbar

Transparency

U

Uniform Resource Locator (URL)

V

Vector graphics

Vignette

W

Web browser

WMF

World Wide Web

Z

Zoom


Alignment (definition)
Alignment

An option that controls the position and appearance of text objects.

Multiple lines of artistic text can be aligned to the left or to the right of the longest line of text. They can also be centered to the middle of the longest line. Artistic text can also be fully aligned so that all lines are the same length.

Paragraph text can be aligned to the left-hand side, right-hand side, or center of the paragraph box. Paragraph text can also be aligned to the top, middle, or bottom of the paragraph box.


Artistic text (definition)
Artistic text

Text type created using the Text tool. Use Artistic text when you want add single lines of text, such as titles.


Aspect ratio (definition)
Aspect ratio

The ratio of the width of an image to its height (expressed mathematically as x:y). For example, the aspect ratio of an image that is 640 x 480 pixels is 4:3.


Bitmap (definition)
Bitmap

An image composed of grids of pixels or dots. Scanners and painting programs, such as Corel Photo House, generate this type of image. By contrast, Corel Print Office and CorelDRAW create images using vector objects, which are shapes stored as mathematical equations.


black and white (definition)
Black-and-white

A 1-bit color mode with two possible colors: black or white. This mode is useful for line art and simple graphics.


BMP

The filename extension for Windows bitmap files.


brightness (definition)
Brightness

Brightness is part of the HSB (hue, saturation, brightness) color model and is the component that determines the amount of black in a color.

See also Hue and Saturation.


Center of rotation (definition)
Center of rotation

The point around which an object rotates. You can reposition the center of rotation be dragging it with the Pick tool. To display an object's center of rotation, click the object twice.


Client application (definition)
Client application

An OLE (Object Linking and Embedding) compatible application that contains OLE objects, such as photos, charts, and text, that were created in other OLE compatible applications. Not all OLE applications can be clients. If you are uncertain about whether an application is behaving as a client, check its documentation.


clipart (definition)
Clipart

Ready-made images that can be brought into Corel applications and edited if required. Corel applications offer thousands of clipart images.


Clipboard (definition)
Clipboard

A temporary storage area in Windows that contains information you have cut or copied. You can paste the contents of the Clipboard into other programs (provided that program supports that type of information). This information remains on the Clipboard until you perform another cut or copy command.


CMX

The filename extension for clipart and Corel Presentation Exchange files. There are two versions of CMX — 5.0 and 6/7.


CMYK (definition)
CMYK

A subtractive color model made up of Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black. A subtractive color model produces color when light is reflected off an object or surface. The reflected light determines the color that is seen when that object is viewed. For example, a perfectly white surface reflects all wavelengths of light. A black surface absorbs all wavelengths.

The CMYK color model is used in most full-color commercial printing.


Color depth (definition)
Color depth

Determines the range of colors and tones that are available in an image, and is usually measured by the number of colors displayed, such as 256 colors, or 16 million colors.

The color depth you select for your image affects the file size, as well as the quality of the final image that is printed or displayed on a monitor. Color depth is identified by a number of bits. For example, CorelTWAIN allows you to choose from the following color depths: 16 million (24-bit), 256 colors (8-bit), and black and white (1-bit). The number of bits a color uses dictates both the horsepower it requires from your system as well as the number of colors or shades it is capable of producing. One bit can either be on or off, so 1-bit color is capable of producing just two pixel depths: 0 (off) results in a white pixel, and 1 (on) results in a black pixel. On the other end of the scale, 24-bit color has more than 16 million possible pixel depths (colors), and requires a great deal more memory.


Color mode (definition)
Color mode

Refers to the color characteristics of an image, and determines how images are displayed and printed in Corel applications. The following color modes are available in Corel Photo House:

•	Black-and-White (1-bit)

•	Grayscale (8-bit)

•	16 Colors (4 bit)

•	256 Colors (8-bit)

•	16 Million Colors (24-bit)

•	CMYK (32-bit)


Color model (definition)
Color model

A color model is a system used to define a range of colors. Corel Photo House supports the Hue, Saturation, and Brightness (HSB) color model, as well as the Red, Green, Blue (RGB) color model.


Color Palette (definition)
Color Palette

The Color Palette allows you to make color selections. You can choose colors from the desktop Color Palette or the Coloring notebook page.


contrast (definition)
Contrast

Contrast is the difference between the dark and light tones of an image. Higher contrast values indicate greater differences between dark and light with fewer gradations between them.


CPT

The filename extension for bitmap files created in Corel PHOTO-PAINT.


Crop (definition)
Crop

Cropping an image involves cutting away unwanted areas without affecting the resolution or dimensions of the image that remains.


Desktop

The desktop is what you see on your screen when you are using Corel Photo House.


Double-click (definition)
Double-click

To press and release the left mouse button twice quickly in succession.


dpi (definition)
dpi (dots per inch)

A measure of image resolution in dots per inch. Printers, scanners, and digital cameras are all rated in dpi. Typical desktop laser printers print at 300 dpi, while image setters are capable of printing at resolutions of 1,270 or 2,540 dpi. A higher dpi value results in a smoother and cleaner output but also a larger file.


Drag (definition)
Drag

To select an object with the mouse and move it to a new location by holding down the left mouse button and moving the object. Releasing the button when the object is in the desired location completes the action.


Embedded object (definition)
Embedded object

Information from a file created in one program (the source program) that has been inserted into a file in another program (the destination program). For example, you can embed a graphic created in Corel Photo House into a Corel WordPerfect document.


Emboss (definition)
Emboss

Emboss creates a three-dimensional relief on a two-dimensional surface.

The Corel Photo House Emboss effect evaluates tonal values and exaggerates edges between dark and light areas, darkens shadows, and brightens highlights to give the appearance of texture and greater depth.


Feathering (definition)
Feathering

The gradual blending of pixels between a selection and the surrounding background. Feathering produces a softer, more natural-looking edge.


File compression (definition)
File compression

Computer files are often stored in a compressed format to save space on your hard disk. There are several compression techniques that can be used, depending on the original file format. Generally, the more compressed a file is, the slower it is read to and/or written to.

Compression can be lossless or lossy. Lossless compression retains all the original data through the compression and decompression processes. Lossless compression is recommended for storing text or numerical data, such as spreadsheets. Lossy compression loses some of the original data, but depending on your requirements, this loss may not make a difference in the final result of your work. Lossy compression can compress your original files to a much greater extent than lossless compression, and so it may be desired when disk space is at a premium.


Filter (definition)
Filter

A program that translates one file format to another or that processes the information in a file to produce a special effect, such as embossing.


Flood fill (definition)
Flood fill

Flood fills are solid color fills that can be applied to an area you have selected.


Gamut (definition)
Gamut

A gamut is the range of colors that a device can reproduce. Printers and output devices have limited gamuts.


Gamut mapping (definition)
Gamut mapping

Gamut mapping is the electronic assessment of the gamut of devices in your system and the reassignment of out-of-gamut colors to others that can be reproduced. Gamut mapping is handled by Corel Color Manager for all Corel graphics applications. Colorimetric gamut mapping is used for spot colors and vector-based art, and photographic gamut mapping is used for bitmap art.


Graphics tablet (definition)
Graphics tablet

A graphics tablet is a flat, electronic pad that works with a pressure-sensitive pen. You can perform all of the functions you perform with a mouse on a graphics tablet.


Grayscale (definition)
Grayscale

An 8-bit color mode that stores and displays images using 256 shades of gray from black to white. Each color is defined as a single value between 0 and 255, where 0 is darkest (black) and 255 is lightest (white).

A grayscale value can also be thought of in terms of the other color models: in RGB, a grayscale value corresponds to equal amounts of all RGB colors; in CMYK, a grayscale value corresponds to zero C, M, and Y values with a positive K value; in HSB, a grayscale value corresponds to zero H and S values with a positive B value.


Handles (definition)
Handles

Handles are small squares that appear on the corners and sides of an object's selection box. Use the square handles to resize and transform an object. Click on a selected object and the handles change to arrows which then permit you to rotate and skew the object.


HSB (definition)
HSB

Hue, saturation, and brightness are the components of the HSB color model. This model is the closest approximation to how humans perceive color.

•	Hue is a measure of the "color" of the colors in your image, for example green is a hue.

•	Saturation is a measure of the depth of color in your image (the "richness" of a color).

•	Brightness is an expression of the overall percentage of white in your image.


Hue (definition)
Hue

Hue is the main attribute in a color that distinguishes it from other colors. Blue, green, and red, for example, are all hues.

See also Saturation and Brightness.


Imagesetter (definition)
Imagesetter

A generic term for printers that are capable of printing text and graphics (line art and photographs) on film or photographic paper at a resolution greater than or equal to 1200 dpi.


Image size (definition)
Image size

An image’s size refers to the actual physical dimensions of the image as it will be printed or displayed. You can measure an image’s size by standard measurement units such as centimeters or inches, or by how many pixels high and wide it is.


Image Window (definition)
Image Window

The Image Window is the window in which an image is opened or created.


Intensity (definition)
Intensity

Intensity is a measure of the brightness of the light pixels in a bitmap image compared with the darker midtones and dark pixels. An increase in intensity increases the vividness of whites while maintaining true darks.


Interlacing (definition)
Interlacing

Interlacing is a method of having the image appear on-screen in its entirety, but at a low, blocky resolution as soon as the image appears on-screen. As the image data loads, the image quality improves from unfocused to clear.


JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) (definition)
JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group)

JPEG is an international standard for compressed photographic images; it offers compression with almost no lossiness at ratios of up to 20 to 1. Because of their lossless compression and small file size, JPEG images are widely used in Internet publishing.


Kodak FlashPix

Kodak FlashPix is a universal file format that supports OLE. Kodak FlashPix creates a number of lower-resolution copies of the same image so that Corel Photo House can quickly access and use a low resolution copy for on-screen display. When higher quality output is needed, Corel Photo House can use the high-resolution image.


Linked object (definition)
Linked object

Objects are considered to be linked in Object Linking and Embedding (OLE) when information from one file (the source file) is inserted into another file (the destination file). The source file is then linked to the destination file. Changes made to the information in the source file can be automatically or manually updated in the destination file.


Lossy (definition)
Lossy

In the process of compressing a graphic, some of the image quality is lost. If you choose a high-quality compression, very little of the image information is lost that is noticeable by the human eye. The lower the quality of compression, the poorer the image quality will be.


Lossless (definition)
Lossless

The process of compressing and decompressing that does not distort an image. The resulting image is identical to the image you originally created.


Marquee (definition)
Marquee

The red-and-white dashed line that surrounds an object you select with the Rectangular Selection tool or the Freehand Selection tool.


Menu (definition)
Menu

A list of commands that appears when you choose a name in the Menu Bar. The Menu Bar appears below the Title Bar, which is at the top of the window.


Menu Bar (definition)
Menu Bar

The bar that contains the names of the program menus. The Menu Bar appears across the top of the Application Window just below the Title Bar.


Metafile (definition)
Metafile

A metafile is a file format that can contain bitmaps, vector images, and text.


Nib (definition)
Nib

The tip of the brush you use to apply color or effects with the Brush tool. You can choose preset nibs for the Brush tool from the Paint Presets notebook page. You can also customize the attributes of an existing nib on the Nib Settings notebook page.


Noise (definition)
Noise

In bitmap editing, noise refers to random pixels on the surface of a bitmap that resemble static on a television screen.


Notebook (definition)
Notebook

The Notebook looks like a hinged notepad that has been placed on your screen. It is located on the left side of the Corel Photo House desktop. The Notebook is made up of three pages: the Guides page, which provides you with simple, step-by-step information for basic procedures; the Effects page, which provides you with a wide selection of image effects; and the Catalog page, which gives you a simple method to browse through the images that are stored on the CD ROM.


Object linking and embedding (OLE) (definition)
Object linking and embedding (OLE)

Object linking and embedding is a method of bringing objects from one Windows application to another.


Orientation (definition)
Orientation

The direction in which objects are displayed on the page. For example, a page oriented so that the horizontal dimension is greater than the vertical dimension is said to have a landscape orientation.


Out of gamut color (definition)
Out of gamut color

An out of gamut color is a color that is beyond the capabilities (outside the gamut) of a given device.


Paint color (definition)
Paint color

The paint color is the color the painting tools apply to the page.


Paper color (definition)
Paper color

The paper color is the color of the image's background. The default paper color is white, but it can be changed to any color you wish.


Paletted color mode (definition)
Paletted color mode

An 8-bit color mode that stores and displays images using up to 256 colors. It is useful to convert a complex image to paletted color mode to reduce its file size, especially for Internet publishing.


Paragraph text (definition)
Paragraph text

Paragraph text is the text type you create when you click and drag a Paragraph text frame with the Text tool. Use Paragraph text when you want to add large blocks of text to your image.


Paragraph text frame (definition)
Paragraph text frame

A paragraph text frame is the rectangle that encloses a block of Paragraph text created with the Text tool.


PCX

The filename extension for bitmap files created in paint programs such as PC Paintbrush.


Photo CD

A process developed by the Eastman Kodak company that converts 35-mm film negatives or slides into digital (RGB) format and stores them on a compact disc (CD).


Pixel (definition)
Pixel

Pixels are dots arranged on grids that combine to form an image. Computer images are created as an array of such dots, each having a specific color. The name, pixel, is derived from the term "picture element."

See also Resolution.


Plug-in effects (definition)
Plug-in effects

Plug-in effects are graphic effects that you can buy from a variety of manufacturers and then add to an existing application.


PostScript (definiton)
PostScript

A page-description language used to send instructions to a PostScript printer. All the objects in a print job are represented by lines of PostScript code that the printer uses to reproduce your work.


Pressure sensitive pen (definition)
Pressure-sensitive pen

A pressure sensitive pen allows you to draw on a graphics tablet instead of using a mouse. When using the Painting tools in Corel Photo House, the pen gives you the natural feel of a real brush, widening its strokes as you press harder on the graphics tablet.


Property (definition)
Property

A property is a characteristic of an object that you can change. For example, an object's size is a property.


Resample (definition)
Resample

The process of changing the resolution or size of an image to alter the number of pixels it contains. Upsampling increases the resolution, increasing the number of pixels; downsampling reduces the resolution, decreasing the number of pixels in an image. You can resample an image in Corel Photo House at the time of opening.


Resolution (definition)
Resolution

Resolution refers to the level of detail contained in an image. It is measured by the number of pixels, or dots per inch (dpi). Because the number of pixels in a bitmap is fixed, the resolution of the image is tied to the size of the printed image. If you print the image at a small size, the pixels are tiny and the resolution is high. If you print the image at a large size, the pixels become enlarged and coarse looking, resulting in a lower resolution.


RGB (definition)
RGB

The term "RGB" (red, green, blue) refers to both a color mode and a color model and describes an additive set of colors based on the light primary colors of red, green, and blue.

As a color mode, RGB is a 24-bit method of processing images that uses 16 million colors to store and display images.

As a color model, RGB defines colors using the light primaries and is the model used for monitor display.


Rotating (definition)
Rotating

Rotating an object turns it around an axis without changing the way the object looks.


Saturation (definition)
Saturation

Saturation refers to the purity of a color. In the HSB color model, saturation is the component that determines the purity or intensity of a color. The more colors used to mix a color, the duller the color looks.

See also Hue and Brightness.


Scaling (definition)
Scaling

Scaling changes the size of an image while maintaining the original aspect ratio.


Scanner (definition)
Scanner

A scanner is a device that converts images on paper, transparency, or film into digital form. Scanners produce bitmap or raster images.


Selection (definition)
Selection

A selection is like a stencil that allows you to isolate an area so that you can apply color and special effects to that area without altering the rest of the image. When you create a selection using the Rectangular or Freehand Selection tools, you temporarily divide your image into two regions: the selection and the protected area. Everything inside the selection can be altered; everything outside the selection is protected from change. The dashed line that separates the selection from the protected areas of your image is called the selection marquee.


Selection box (definition)
Selection box

A selection box is an invisible rectangle with eight visible handles that appears around any object you select with the Pick tool. By dragging individual handles on an object's Selection box (also called a Highlighting box), you can scale or stretch the object.

When you move or otherwise transform an object, a dotted rectangle representing the Selection box appears in place of the object.


Sepia tones (definition)
Sepia tones

Sepia tones are the dark brown tints characteristic of older photographs.


Server application (definition)
Server application

An OLE (Object Linking and Embedding) compatible application that is used to create OLE objects, such as pictures, charts, and text. These OLE objects can be placed in other OLE applications. Not all OLE applications can be servers. If you are uncertain about whether an application is capable of performing as a server, check its documentation.


Shortcut keys (definition)
Shortcut keys

Also known as accelerators and keyboard shortcuts, shortcut keys are mapped to execute menu commands.


Size (definition)
Size

To change an object's horizontal and vertical dimensions while maintaining the aspect ration (the ratio of height to width). Sizing alters the object's dimensions by specific values.


Skewing (definition)
Skewing

Skewing bends an object out of shape. This action changes the way the object appears.


standard toolbar (definition)
Standard Toolbar

A toolbar places controls on your screen that allow you to easily access features of the program. The Standard Toolbar contains the New, Open, Save, Print, Cut, Copy, Paste, Undo, Zoom In, Zoom Out, and Zoom To Fit buttons.


Status Bar

The Status Bar appears at the bottom of the Image Window and shows information about the image, the selected item, and the action you are performing.


Stretch (definition)
Stretch

To resize an object horizontally or vertically. Stretching changes the size of an object in one direction only, as opposed to sizing, where the aspect ratio (the ratio of height to width) is maintained.


Subtractive color model (definition)
Subtractive color model

A color model, such as CMYK, that is based on the behavior of light reflected from pigments on the page. When white light strikes the surface, only specific bandwidths are reflected. Which bandwidths are reflected depends on the density of the pigments. The pigments subtract (by absorption) the bandwidths of white light that do not contribute to the specified color.


Thumbnail (definition)
Thumbnail

A thumbnail is a small bitmap image that lets you preview a file before opening or importing it.


TIF (Tagged Image File Format)

The filename extension for Tagged Image File Format files. TIF is a bitmap graphic format that Corel applications can import. You can import color and grayscale .TIF files.


Tint (definition)
Tint

Refers to the application of a specific semitransparent color over an image.


Title bar (definition)
Title Bar

The Title bar is the bar that appears along the top of the application's window. It contains the name of the application or file, the Maximize and Minimize buttons, and the Close button.


Tolerance

Tolerance is an adjustment for controlling the color sensitivity of the Rectangular Selection tool, Freehand Selection tool, Flood Fill tool, and Replace Colors effect. Tolerance values range from 0 to 100. A pixel is included if its grayscale value falls within the defined tolerance.


Toolbar (definition)
Toolbar

A group of buttons that provide quick access to a series of related commands.


Transparency (definition)
Transparency

Transparency is the ability to see through an image. Setting lower levels of transparency causes higher levels of opacity and less visibility of the underlying image.


Uniform Resource Locator (URL) (definition)
Uniform Resource Locator (URL)

A Uniform Resource Locator (URL) is a unique address that defines where a document is found on the Internet. An example of a URL is http:www.corel.com/visitors/welcome.htm. A URL is made up of four components.


Vector graphics (definition)
Vector graphics

Graphics created in programs such as Corel Print Office and CorelDRAW where shapes are represented as a series of lines and curves. Vector graphics are also referred to as object-based graphics or line art. Vector graphics contrast with bitmap graphics, which are created pixel by pixel in paint programs and by scanners.


Vignette (definition)
Vignette

The Vignette effect creates an oval frame around your image.


Web browser (definition)
Web browser

A program used to view a Web document. A browser allows you to see Web files and accesses (or loads) additional files as you request them.


WMF

The filename extension for Windows Metafile files.


World Wide Web (definition)
World Wide Web (WWW)

The graphical component of the Internet. Text and images are displayed on Web sites using HTML coding and GIF and JPEG picture formats. Web documents can be created in Corel Print Office and viewed using a browser.


Zoom (definition)
Zoom

Zooming expands or reduces the on-screen image of a document or graphic but does not change the actual size of the text or graphics.


The Toolbox


The Eraser tool erases areas of an image by painting over the image with the paper color.


The Text tool lets you add titles, captions, or other messages to your photo image.


The Clone tool lets you copy part of an image to another area of the image or to another window.


The Flood Fill tool lets you fill similarly colored areas of an image with the paint color.


The Image Sprayer tool lets you spatter your image with preselected bitmap images.


The Spray tool lets you apply lines that have a misted appearance. You can adjust the size and other properties of the spray pattern.


The Brush tool lets you apply straight or freehand lines to your image. You can adjust the size, style, angle, and texture of the brush stroke.


The Eyedropper tool lets you sample colors from your image to use as the paint or paper color.


The Zoom tool lets you expand a specific area of your image to fill the window. You can also zoom in or out progressively.


The Freehand Selection tool lets you select an irregularly shaped area of your image so that you can apply affects to it without affecting the rest of the image. You can also use this tool to crop, cut, or copy parts of an image.


The Rectangular Selection tool lets you select a rectangular area of your image so that you can apply effects to it without affecting the rest of the image. You can also use this tool to crop, cut, or copy parts of an image.


The Pick tool lets you select and then move or resize text, objects, and image selections.


The Location tool lets you change the location of the lens refraction on your image.


The Guide tool opens the Guided Activites page of the Notebook, where you will find instructions for most tasks.


The toolbar


The zoom in tool lets you zoom in to the page in increments of 100 percent.


The zoom out tool lets you zoom away from the page in increments of 100 percent.


The Zoom to fit button adjusts the view so the entire image fits on the page.


Text Alignment


Align multiple lines of Artistic text to the left edge of the first line of text.
Aligns Paragraph text to the left-hand side of the Paragraph text box.


Aligns multiple lines of Artistic text to the center of the first line of text.
Aligns Paragraph text to the center of the Paragraph text box.


Aligns multiple lines of Artistic text to the right edge of the first line of text.
Aligns Paragraph text to the right-hand side of the Paragraph text box.


Adjusts multiple lines of Artistic text so that all lines are of equal length.
Aligns Paragraph text to both the left and right-hand sides of the Paragraph text box.


Places Paragraph text at the top of the Paragraph text box.


Places Paragraph text in the center of the Paragraph text box.


Places Paragraph text at the bottom of the Paragraph text box.


Printing your work


Overview: Printing your work
Printing your work

You can print an image directly from Corel Photo House. The Print command (File menu) opens the Print dialog box, which allows you to specify a printer, set the paper size and orientation, and choose the number of copies you would like to print.

File size considerations when printing

Image size, color mode, and resolution all affect file size. Keep your system capabilities in mind when creating files, since larger files require more RAM when printing. If an image is too large for your system to print, use the Image Properties dialog box to reduce the image to a more manageable size by reducing the image size or resolution. For more information on reducing image size and resolution, see "Cropping, resizing, and resampling images."

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Overview: Troubleshooting printing problems
Troubleshooting printing problems

When you print a file from Corel Photo House, you will see a progress meter increase to 100% as the file is processed. If the process is completed successfully, the print job will be passed to the Windows print spooler. If everything runs smoothly, the print job will then be passed to the printer. At any one of these stages, the process may break down. The first step in determining where the problem lies is to identify at which of the above three steps printing stopped: in Corel Photo House, in the print queue, or in the printer.

If you encounter problems while printing a file, the solutions offered here point to possible areas you can investigate.

Problem	Possible Solutions

Printing stops in Corel Photo House	Exit and re-start Windows.

Ensure that the default printer is correct.

Exit Windows and delete any .TMP files in the Windows TEMP folder. While here, ensure that you have at least 100 MB of free disk space.

Check system resources under PROGRAMS/ACCESSORIES/SYSTEM TOOLS/RESOURCE METER and free memory for each drive from Windows Explorer by highlighting the drive icon, right-clicking, and choosing Properties. If these values are low, exit and restart Windows. Also make sure you do not have other Windows applications running.

If the print spooler is on, try disabling it.

Printing stops in the print queue	Select the Printer Properties for the printer from the PRINTER folder in the Control Panel. Click the Details tab and increase the value for the Transmission retry.

Check Load and Run statements in the WIN.INI file. Programs and utilities can be set to run automatically when Windows is started by adding references to these lines. Type a semi-colon (;) in front of either line if there is anything referenced. Remember to save the file, then exit and restart Windows.

Move any icons in the Windows Startup group to another icon group.

Exit Windows and delete any .TMP files in the Windows TEMP folder. While here, ensure that you have at least 100 MB of free disk space.

Make sure you are using a Windows 95 or Windows NT compatible printer driver.

If the file will not print from other Windows applications, look at Windows setup or configuration issues. The problem may be occurring within the operating system or the system hardware.

Printing stops in the printer	Maximize time-outs on the printer if possible. Refer to your printer documentation for instructions.

Check time-outs on the network, if applicable.

Check to see how much RAM is resident in the printer. A minimum of 1.5 megabytes is required to print a full page of graphics to a 300 dpi device. To print fairly complex files, we recommend a minimum of 4 megabytes of RAM in the printer; however, some files may require more than 4 megabytes.

Make sure the amount of RAM selected in the printer driver matches the physical RAM on the printer.

If you print directly through a switchbox or network, if possible, try connecting directly.

Make sure you are using an up-to-date printer driver.

Printer Drivers

Corel does not develop or distribute printer drivers. We rely on the printer manufacturer or Microsoft to provide drivers that are supported in the Windows environment. If you can print in Windows, you should be able to print from Corel Photo House

The printer drivers that ship with Windows 95 are developed in whole or in part by Microsoft and operate within specifications for that operating system. Some printers are currently being released without drivers specifically developed for Windows 95, and as a result, some printers will operate with limited capacity, erratic behavior, or with reduced features. This may explain some difficulties you encounter.

If the problem is too serious to wait for a new driver release, try using a native Windows 95 driver for a similar printer made by the same manufacturer.

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Printing your work

You can print a single copy of your project or print multiple copies at the same time.

To print a single copy of your work

•	Click File, Print.

To print multiple copies of your project

1.	Click File, Print.

2.	Type a value in the Number of Copies box.

 Note

•	For printing purposes, Corel Photo House centers your image on the page. Oversized images are scaled down to fit your paper size, while smaller images (less than 8.5 x 11 inches (North American) or A4 (ISO)) remain unchanged. The file size of your image remains unchanged.

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Setting print options

Before printing your project it is important to ensure the printer settings are appropriate for your project. You can specify a printer, and set the paper size and orientation.

To specify a printer

1.	Click File, Print.

2.	Choose a printer from the Name list box.

If the printer you need is not listed, install it following the usual Windows procedure.

 Note

•	Because printing device installation is controlled by Windows and because every type of printing device has different device properties, refer to the printing device manufacturer's documentation and the Windows documentation for more information about installing and setting up a printing device.

To set paper size

1.	Click File, Print.

2.	Click the Properties button.

3.	In the Properties dialog box, click the Paper tab.

4.	Choose the paper size from the Paper Size box.

To set paper orientation

1.	Click File, Print.

2.	Click the Properties button.

3.	In the Properties dialog box, click the Paper tab.

3.	Enable one of the following buttons:

•	Portrait

•	Landscape

The orientation you choose when you print should match the orientation of the project.

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Reference information


Overview: Reference information
Reference information

This section contains reference information, as well as information about higher level functions in Corel Photo House.

Menu commands

Menus are lists of commands that appear when you click a menu title on the Menu Bar.This section provides a description of all the Corel Photo House menu commands.

Opening and saving file formats

Corel Photo House can open and save files in a wide variety of text and image file formats. This section contains a complete list of the text and image file formats that Corel Photo House can open and save to.

Glossary

The glossary provides definitions of terms used frequently in Corel Photo House.

Shortcuts

Most Corel Photo House mouse operations have keyboard equivalents, called shortcuts or accelerators. The shortcuts in this section are divided by menu and feature to help you quickly find the information you need.

Year 2000

This section contains information about how to avoid Year 2000 problems.

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Menu commands


Overview: Menu commands
Menu commands

Menus are lists of commands that appear when you click a menu title on the Menu Bar. The Menu Bar appears below the Title Bar, which is at the top of the Application Window. The following is a list of the Corel Photo House menus. For more information about each menu, click the highlighted text.

File menu

Edit menu

View menu

Image menu

Effects menu

Window menu

Help menu

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Overview: File menu
File menu

The File menu commands are described below.

Menu command	Description

New	Returns you to the Create Blank Image notebook page, where you can set the image size and resolution, color mode, and paper color for a new image

New From Clipboard	Creates a new image from the contents of the Clipboard. If the contents of the Clipboard is not a bitmap image, this command is unavailable.

Open	Opens the Open dialog box, where you can choose an existing image file to open

Close	Closes the active Image Window

Save	Saves the current image with the same name and in the same location specified when the image was first saved. If you are saving an image for the first time, the Save As dialog box opens.

Save As	Opens the Save As dialog box, where you can save the current image with the name and in the location you specify

Revert To Last Saved	Returns to the last saved version of your image. Since there are only three undo levels, this command is useful if you have made more than three unwanted changes to your image.

Acquire Image (Select Source)	Selects a TWAIN image input source, such as Corel Image Source or HP Deskscan II. The list of available sources depends on the TWAIN driver(s) installed on your computer.

Acquire Image (Acquire)	Access external devices and control input devices, such as scanners, without leaving Corel Photo House. The dialog box that opens depends on the manufacturer of the selected device.

Print	Opens the Print dialog box, where you can select a printer and printing options

Exit	Closes Corel Photo House

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Overview: Edit menu
Edit menu

The Edit menu commands are described below.

Menu command	Description

Undo	Reverses the last action you performed. Immediately after you undo an action, the Redo command becomes available, allowing you to restore what you reversed.

Redo	Restores what the Undo command reversed

Cut	Removes the selected item and places it on the Clipboard

Copy	Copies the selected item and places it on the Clipboard

Paste (Paste Text)	Places the contents of the Clipboard into the active image. If the contents of the Clipboard is not text, this command is unavailable.

Paste (As New Selection)	Places the contents of the Clipboard into the active image as a selection

Paste (Into Current Selection)	Places the contents of the Clipboard into the active selection

Paste (As New Document)	Places the contents of the Clipboard into a new Image Window

Clear Image	Removes the image from the Image Window

Delete	Removes the selected item

Duplicate	Duplicates the selected item

Merge Selection With Background	Merges the selection with the image. After you finish editing a selection, you must merge it with the image in order to continue editing the image.

Add From Catalog	Opens the Catalog notebook page, which lets you add photos, objects, and frames to your image

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Overview: View menu
View menu

The View menu commands are described below.

Menu command	Description

Zoom	Magnifies the active image by 25%, 33%, 50%, 100%, 200%, 300%, 400%, 800%, or 1600%

Zoom (100%)	Magnifies the active image by 200%

Zoom 1:1	Magnifies the active image so that it fills the Image Window.

Zoom To Fit	Displays the entire active image

Toolbar	Displays or hides the Standard Toolbar

Status Bar	Displays or hides the Status Bar

Color Palette	Displays or hides the Color Palette

Notebook	Displays or hides the Notebook

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Overview: Image menu
Image menu

The Image menu commands are described below.

Menu command	Description

Image Properties	Opens the Image Properties notebook page where you can set the image color mode, size, and resolution

Crop To Selection	Cuts away unwanted areas of an image, leaving the selection

Flip Horizontal	Flips the selected item(s) horizontally

Flip Vertical	Flips the selected item(s) vertically

Flip Both	Flips the selected item(s) horizontally and vertically

Rotate 90° Clockwise	Rotates the selected item(s) clockwise 90°

Rotate 90° Counter-Clockwise	Rotates the selected item(s) counter clockwise 90°

Rotate 180°	Rotates the selected item(s) 180°

Custom Rotate	Opens the Rotate Object(s) notebook page, where you can rotate the selected item(s) in a specific direction and at a specific angle

Convert To Grayscale	Opens the Grayscale notebook page, where you can convert the active image to Grayscale

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Overview: Effects menu
Effects menu

The Effects menu commands are described below.

Menu command	Description

Touch-Up Effects (Repair Red Eye)	Opens the Repair Red Eyes notebook page, where you can apply the Repair Red Eye effect to the active image

Touch-Up Effects (Reduce Speckles)	Opens the Reduce Speckles notebook page, where you can apply the Reduce Speckles effect to the active image

Touch-Up Effects (Restore Image)	Opens the Restore Image notebook page, where you can apply the Restore Image effect to the active image

Touch-Up Effects (Deskew)	Opens the Deskew notebook page, where you can apply the Deskew effect to the active image

Touch-Up Effects (Brightness/Contrast)	Opens the Brightness/Contrast notebook page, where you can apply the Brightness/Contrast effect to the active image

Touch-Up Effects (Replace Colors)	Opens the Replace Colors notebook page, where you can apply the Replace Colors effect to the active image

Touch-Up Effects (Sharpen)	Opens the Sharpen Image notebook page, where you can apply the Sharpen effect to the active image

Fun Effects (Pinch/Punch)	Opens the Pinch/Punch notebook page, where you can apply the Pinch/Punch effect to the active image

Fun Effects (Puzzle)	Opens the Puzzle notebook page, where you can apply the Puzzle effect to the active image

Fun Effects (Simplify Colors)	Opens the Simplify Colors notebook page, where you can apply the Simplify Colors effect to the active image

Fun Effects (Soften Edges)	Opens the Soften Edges notebook page, where you can apply the Soften Edges effect to the active image

Fun Effects (Warp)	Opens the Warp notebook page, where you can apply the Warp effect to the active image

Cool Effects (Lens Refraction)	Opens the Lens Refraction notebook page, where you can apply the Lens Refraction effect to the active image

Cool Effects (Flip Colors)	Opens the Flip Colors notebook page, where you can apply the Flip Colors effect to the active image

Cool Effects (Page Curl)	Opens the Page Curl notebook page, where you can apply the Page Curl effect to the active image

Cool Effects (Photo Negative)	Opens the Photo Negative notebook page, where you can apply the Photo Negative effect to the active image

Artistic Effects (Emboss)	Opens the Emboss notebook page, where you can apply the Emboss effect to the active image

Artistic Effects (Impressionist)	Opens the Impressionist notebook page, where you can apply the Impressionist effect to the active image

Artistic Effects (Psychedelic)	Opens the Psychedelic notebook page, where you can apply the Psychedelic effect to the active image

Artistic Effects (Sketch)	Opens the Sketch notebook page, where you can apply the Sketch effect to the active image

Artistic Effects (Texture)	Opens the Texture notebook page, where you can apply the Texture effect to the active image

Artistic Effects (Vignette)	Opens the Vignette notebook page, where you can apply the Vignette effect to the active image

Distortion Effects (Crystalize)	Opens the Crystalize notebook page, where you can apply the Crystalize effect to the active image

Distortion Effects (Ripple)	Opens the Ripple notebook page, where you can apply the Ripple effect to the active image

Distortion Effects (Swirl)	Opens the Swirl notebook page, where you can apply the Swirl effect to the active image

Distortion Effects (Wet Paint)	Opens the Wet Paint notebook page, where you can apply the Wet Paint effect to the active image

Distortion Effects (Whirlpool)	Opens the Whirlpool notebook page, where you can apply the Whirlpool effect to the active image

Blur Effects (Blur)	Opens the Blur notebook page, where you can apply the Blur effect to the active image

Blur Effects (Motion Blur)	Opens the Motion Blur notebook page, where you can apply the Motion Blur effect to the active image

Blur Effects (Wind Swept)	Opens the Wind Swept notebook page, where you can apply the Wind Swept effect to the active image

Plug-In Effects (Add/Remove Plug-In Effects)	Opens the Restore Image notebook page, where you can apply the Restore Image effect to the active image

Plug-In Effects (Auto F/X)	Opens the Restore Image notebook page, where you can apply the Restore Image effect to the active image

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Overview: Window menu
Window menu

The Window menu commands are described below.

Menu command	Description

Copy Of Window	Creates a copy of the active Image Window

Cascade	Arranges all Image Windows so that they overlap. Select the Image Window you want to work in by clicking its Title Bar.

Tile Horizontally	Arranges all Image Windows top to bottom, with no overlapping

Tile Vertically	Arranges all Image Windows side by side, with no overlapping

Close All	Closes all open images for you simultaneously. It will prompt you to save the images that have unsaved changes.

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Overview: Help menu
Help menu

The Help menu commands are described below.

Menu command	Description

Corel Photo House Help Topics	Opens the Corel Photo House online Help

Technical Support	Provides information about the product support for Corel applications

Internet Links (www.corel.com)	Launches your Web browser, and opens the Corel Web site

Internet Links (Corel Technical Support)	Launches your Web browser, and opens the Corel Technical Support Web page

Internet Links (Corel Support Newsgroups)	Launches your Web browser, and opens the Corel Support Newsgroups Web page

Internet Links (Corel Photo House Product Info)	Launches your Web browser, and opens the Corel Print Office product Web page

Internet Links (Register Corel Photo House Online)	Launches your Web browser, and opens the Corel Online Registration Web page

Internet Links (Avery)	Launches your Web browser, and opens the Avery Web site

Internet Links (Kodak Picture Network)	Launches your Web browser, and opens the Kodak Picture Network Web site

Internet Links (PaperDirect)	Launches your Web browser, and opens the PaperDirect Web site

Internet Links (Edit Links)	Opens the Edit Links dialog box, which lets you edit links that launch and point your Web browser to a World Wide Web site.

About Corel Photo House	Displays information about the version of Corel Photo House you are running. You can also use this command to display information about your computer, display, network, printer, Corel .EXE and .DLL files, and system .DLL files.

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Opening and saving file formats


Overview: Opening and saving file formats
Opening and saving file formats

Corel Photo House can open and save files in a wide variety of image file formats. The file formats are categorized as follows:

•	opened images

•	saved images

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Opened image file formats


Overview: Opened image file formats
Opened image file formats

The following is a list of the file formats from which Corel Photo House can open images. For information about each file format, click the highlighted text. For information about file formats to which Corel Photo House can save images, see "Saved image file formats."

Opened image file formats

Adobe Photoshop (PSD)

CompuServe Bitmap (GIF)

Corel Compressed Exchange (CCX)

Corel PHOTO-PAINT 6 (CPT)

Corel PHOTO-PAINT 7 (CPT)

Corel Presentation Exchange 5.0 (CMX)

Corel Presentation Exchange 6/7 (CMX)

Corel WordPerfect Graphic (WPG)

Enhanced Windows Metafile (EMF)

JPEG Bitmap (JPG)

Kodak FlashPix Image (FPX)

Kodak Photo CD Image (PCD)

PaintBrush (PCX)

Portable Network Graphics (PNG)

TIFF Bitmap (TIF)

Wavelet Compressed Bitmap (WI/WVL)

Windows Bitmap (BMP)

Windows Metafile (WMF)

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Saved image file formats


Overview: Saved image file formats
Saved image file formats

The following is a list of the file formats to which Corel Photo House can save images. For information about each file format, click the highlighted text. For information about file formats from which Corel Photo House can open images, see "Opened image file formats."

Saved image file formats

Adobe Photoshop (PSD)

CompuServe Bitmap (GIF)

Corel PHOTO-PAINT 6 (CPT)

Corel PHOTO-PAINT 7 (CPT)

JPEG Bitmap (JPG)

Kodak FlashPix (FPX)

PaintBrush (PCX)

Portable Network Graphics (PNG)

TIFF Bitmap (TIF)

Wavelet Compressed Bitmap (WI/WVL)

Windows Bitmap (BMP)

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Overview: Adobe Photoshop (PSD)
Adobe Photoshop (PSD)

Corel Photo House can open and save to the PSD file format. PSD is the filename extension for Adobe Photoshop files. The PSD file format is bitmap based.

Details	Description

Version(s) supported	Adobe Photoshop versions 2.5 to 4.0. Only version 4.0 is supported when saving to the PSD file format.

Color modes supported when opening	Black-and-White (1-bit), Grayscale (8-bit), Grayscale (16-bit), Paletted (4-bit), Paletted (8-bit), 16-million Colors (24-bit), CMYK (32-bit)

Color modes supported when saving	Black-and-White (1-bit), Grayscale (8-bit), 256 colors (8-bit), 16-million colors (24-bit), CMYK (32-bit)

Maximum image size	30,000 x 30,000 pixels

Compression	Run Length Encoding (RLE) compression

 Note

•	When a PSD image is opened in Corel Photo House, the layers in the image merge with the background. Duotone PSD images are converted to Grayscale when opened in Corel Photo House.

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Overview: CompuServe Bitmap (GIF)
CompuServe Bitmap (GIF)

Corel Photo House can open and save to the GIF file format. GIF is the filename extension for CompuServe Bitmap files. The GIF file format is bitmap based and is supported by the World Wide Web, MS-DOS, Macintosh, UNIX, Amiga, and other platforms.

Details	Description

Version(s) supported	Corel Photo House can open versions 87A and 89A of the GIF file format, but export to version 89A only. Version 87A supports basic features and interlacing. The newer version, 89A, includes all the features found in 87A plus the ability to have transparent colors. Version 89A also includes comments and other data of the image file.

Color modes supported when opening	Black-and-White (1-bit), Grayscale (8-bit), 16 Colors (4-bit), and 256 Colors (8-bit) Paletted

Color modes supported when saving	Black-and-White (1-bit), Grayscale (8-bit), 16 Colors (4-bit), and 256 Colors (8-bit) Paletted

Maximum image size	64,535 pixels x 64,535 pixels

Compression	LZW compression

 Note

•	Corel Photo House previews animated .GIF files but will not open them.

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Overview: Corel Compressed Exchange (CCX)
Corel Compressed Exchange (CCX)

Corel Photo House can open the CCX file format. CCX is the filename extension for Corel Compressed Exchange files.

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Overview: Corel PHOTO-PAINT 6 (CPT)
Corel PHOTO-PAINT 6 (CPT)

Corel Photo House can open and save to the CPT file format. CPT is the filename extension for Corel PHOTO-PAINT files. The CPT file format is bitmap based.

Details	Description

Version(s) supported	Corel PHOTO-PAINT version 6

Color modes supported when opening	Black-and-White (1-bit), Grayscale (8-bit), Duotone, 16 Colors (4-bit), 256 Colors (8-bit) Paletted, RGB (24-bit), and CMYK (32-bit)

Color modes supported when saving	Black-and-White (1-bit), 16 Colors (4-bit), Grayscale (8-bit), 256 Colors (8-bit), 16-million Colors (24-bit), and CMYK (32-bit)

Maximum image size	Unlimited

Compression	LZW, PackBits, Huffman, CCITT 3-1 DIM, CCITT 3-2 Dim and CCITT 4

 Notes

•	Corel Photo House cannot open objects, channels, and masks.

•	The CPT file format is compatible with the RGB TIFF 6.0 file format.

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Overview: Corel PHOTO-PAINT 7 (CPT)
Corel PHOTO-PAINT 7 (CPT)

Corel Photo House can open and save to the CPT file format. CPT is the filename extension for Corel PHOTO-PAINT files. The CPT file format is bitmap based.

Details	Description

Version(s) supported	Corel PHOTO-PAINT version 7

Color modes supported when opening	Black-and-White (1-bit), Grayscale (8-bit), Grayscale (8-bit) Multichannel, Grayscale (16-bit), Duotone Multichannel, 16 Colors (4-bit), 256 Colors (8-bit) Paletted, RGB (24-bit), RGB (24-bit) Multichannel, LAB (24-bit), LAB (24-bit) Multichannel, CMYK (32-bit), CMYK (32-bit) Multichannel, and RGB (48-bit)

Color modes supported when saving	Black-and-White (1-bit), Grayscale (8-bit), 256 Colors (8-bit), 16-million Colors (24-bit), and CMYK (32-bit)

Maximum image size	Unlimited

Compression	Mixed

 Notes

•	Corel Photo House cannot open objects, channels, and masks.

•	The CPT file format is compatible with the RGB TIFF 6.0 file format.

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Overview: Corel Presentation Exchange (CMX)
Corel Presentation Exchange (CMX)

Corel Photo House can open the CMX file format. CMX is the filename extension for Corel Presentation Echange files, developed for exchanging information between Corel applications. The CMX file format is vector based.

Details	Description

Version(s) supported	Corel Presentation Exchange versions 5, 6, and 7

 Notes

•	Version 5 of the CMX file format is intended for 16-bit applications, whereas versions 6 and 7 are intended for 32-bit applications.

•	The CMX file format does not maintain links between objects in other files.

•	Vector graphics cannot be resized, transformed, or manipulated in Corel Photo House.

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Overview: Corel WordPerfect Graphic (WPG)
Corel WordPerfect Graphic (WPG)

Corel Photo House can open the WPG file format. WPG is the filename extension for Corel WordPerfect Graphic files. The WPG file format is primarily a vector graphic format; however, it can store both bitmap and vector data.

Details	Description

Version(s) supported	Corel WordPerfect Graphic versions 1.0 and 2.0

Color modes supported when opening	16 Colors (4-bit) and 256 Colors (8-bit)

 Notes

•	Corel Photo House does not support PostScript fills or bitmaps.

•	Although the WPG file format is a vector graphic format, WPG files will open in Corel Photo House as an equivalent bitmap image.

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Overview: Enhanced Windows Metafile (EMF)
Enhanced Windows Metafile (EMF)

Corel Photo House can open the EMF file format. EMF is the filename extension for Enhanced Windows Metafile files. The EMF file format is a metafile format used to open graphics from Windows-based applications. Corel Print Office does not support multiple pages and hatch filles when opening the EMF file format.

 Notes

•	Corel Photo House substitutes fonts missing from an .EMF file to similar fonts available on your computer.

•	Saved .EMF files can become very large if your graphics contain a lot of curves or text. This can cause problems in Corel applications that impose limits on the size of opened files.

•	Text saves as individual characters.

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Overview: JPEG Bitmap (JPG)
JPEG Bitmap (JPG)

Corel Photo House can open and save to the JPG file format. JPG is the filename extension for JPEG File Interchange Format files, developed by The Independent JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) Group. The JPG file format is an international standard for image compression, is bitmap based, and is also known as JFIF (JPEG File Interchange Format.)

Details	Description

Color modes supported when opening	Grayscale (8-bit), 16 Colors (4-bit), 256 Colors (8-bit) Paletted, RGB (24-bit), CMYK (32-bit)

Color modes supported when saving	Grayscale (8-bit), 16-million Colors (24-bit), and CMYK (32-bit)

Maximum image size	64,000 pixels x 64,000 pixels

Compression	The JPG file format offers compression with almost no losses at ratios up to 20 to 1.

 Note

•	The JPEG Export dialog box lets you save your image as a progressive .JPG file; however, some applications cannot open progressive .JPG files. If you have difficulty opening your file in another application, resave your file and disable the Progressive check box in the JPEG Export dialog box.

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Overview: Kodak FlashPix Image (FPX)
Kodak FlashPix Image (FPX)

Corel Photo House can open and save to the FPX file format. FPX is the filename extension for Kodak FlashPix files. The FPX file format is bitmap based.

Details	Description

Color modes supported when opening	Grayscale (8-bit) and RGB (24-bit)

Color modes supported when saving	Grayscale (8-bit) and 16-million Colors (24-bit)

Compression	The FPX file format uses compression types such as None, Single Color, and JPEG Standard.

 Note

•	When you open an FPX image, the Import FlashPix Image Properties dialog box lets you view the image you are opening and adjust various image settings.

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Overview: Kodak Photo CD Image (PCD)
Kodak Photo CD Image (PCD)

Corel Photo House can open the PCD file format. PCD is the filename extension for Kodak Photo CD Image files. Kodak Photo CD images are derived from 35-mm film negatives or slides that have been converted to digital format and stored on a compact disc (CD). The PCD file format is bitmap based.

Details	Description

Color modes supported when opening	Grayscale (8-bit), 256 Colors (8-bit), and 16-million Colors (24-bit)

Compression	Proprietary

 Note

•	When you open a PCD image, the Photo CD Image dialog box lets you specify the image size and color mode, as well as make color corrections to your image.

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Overview: PaintBrush (PCX)
PaintBrush (PCX)

Corel Photo House can open and save to the PCX file format. PCX is the filename extension for PaintBrush files, which are used in cross-platform applications. The PCX file format is bitmap based.

Details	Description

Version(s) supported	PaintBrush versions 2.5, 2.8, and 3.0

Color modes supported when opening	Black-and-White (1-bit), Grayscale (8-bit), 16 Colors (4-bit), 256 Colors (8-bit) Paletted, and RGB (24-bit)

Color modes supported when saving	Black-and-White (1-bit), 16 Colors (4-bit), Grayscale (8-bit), 256 Colors (8-bit), and 16-million Colors (24-bit)

Maximum image size	64,535 x 64,535 pixels

Compression	Run Length Encoding (RLE) compression

 Note

•	PCX files can contain one, two, or four color planes. Files containing three color planes cannot be opened into Corel Photo House.

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Overview: Portable Network Graphics (PNG)
Portable Network Graphics (PNG)

Corel Photo House can open and save to the PNG file format. PNG is the filename extension for Portable Network Graphics files. The PNG file format is a relatively new Internet graphics format developed as an alternative to the GIF and JPG file formats. To display a Web site that uses PNG images, your Internet Browser may require that you install a plug-in filter that supports this new format. Such plug-ins are readily available on the World Wide Web. The PNG file format is bitmap based.

Details	Description

Version(s) supported	Portable Network Graphics version 1.0

Color modes supported when opening	Black-and-White (1-bit), Grayscale (8-bit), 16 Colors (4-bit), 256 Colors (8-bit) Paletted, and RGB (24-bit)

Color modes supported when saving	Black-and-White (1-bit), 16 Colors (4-bit), Grayscale (8-bit), 256 Colors (8-bit), and 16-million Colors (24-bit)

Maximum image size	30,000 x 30,000 pixels

Compression	LZ77 compression

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Overview: TIFF Bitmap (TIF)
TIFF Bitmap (TIF)

Corel Photo House can open and save to the TIF file format. TIF is the filename extension for Tagged Image File Format files. The TIF file format is bitmap based and is a standard file format used in most paint, imaging, and desktop publishing programs, and with digital scanners. The TIF file format is versatile and compatible with Macintosh and PC platforms.

Details	Description

Version(s) supported	TIFF Bitmap versions 4.2, 5.0 and 6.0

Color modes supported when opening	Black-and-White (1-bit), Grayscale (8-bit), Grayscale (16-bit), 16 Colors (4-bit), 256 Colors (8-bit) Paletted, RGB (24-bit), LAB (24-bit), CMYK (32-bit), and RGB (48-bit)

Color modes supported when saving	Black-and-White (1-bit), 16 Colors (4-bit), Grayscale (8-bit), 256 Colors (8-bit), 16-million Colors (24-bit), and CMYK (32-bit)

Maximum image size	4,294,967,295 x 4,294,967,295 pixels

Compression	The TIF file format can be compressed in various forms such as CCITT and Packbits 32773. For best results, try using LZW compression (a lossless type of compression that doesn't degrade the image quality); however, additional loading time may be required as the application decodes the file compression type.

 Notes

•	If you choose CMYK, you automatically use version 6.0 of the TIFF filter. If you choose 16-million Colors, you automatically use version 5.0 of the TIFF filter. If you choose 256 Colors or less, you automatically use version 4.2 of the TIFF filter. There is no other way to specify a particular version of the TIFF file format.

•	TIFF 6.0 support includes JPEG compression and files with CMYK data. Corel Photo House does not support other TIFF 6.0 extensions, such as YCbCr.

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Overview: Wavelet Compressed Bitmap (WI)
Wavelet Compressed Bitmap (WI)

Corel Photo House can open and save to the WI file format. WI is the filename extension for Wavelet Compressed Bitmap files. The WI file format is bitmap based and is used for storing bitmap information at high compression levels.

Details	Description

Color modes supported when opening	Grayscale (8-bit) and RGB (24-bit)

Color modes supported when saving	Grayscale (8-bit) and 16-million Colors (24-bit)

Maximum image size	2048 pixels

Compression	Wavelet compression

 Notes

•	The WI file format also supports a minimum image size of 16 pixels.

•	When you save to the WI file format, the Wavelet Export dialog box lets you adjust the quality of the file.

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Overview: Windows Bitmap (BMP)
Windows Bitmap (BMP)

Corel Photo House can open and save to the BMP file format. BMP is the filename extension for Windows Bitmap files. The BMP file format was developed as a standard to be used across various platforms and is a good general-purpose file format for saving images. The BMP file format does not lend itself well to extensive resizing, because the image tends to become smudged or distorted.

Details	Description

Color modes supported when opening	Black-and-White (1-bit), Grayscale (8-bit), 16 Colors (4-bit), 256 Colors (8-bit) Paletted, RGB (24-bit)

Color modes supported when saving	Black-and-White (1-bit), 16 Colors (4-bit), Grayscale (8-bit), 256 Colors (8-bit), and 16-million Colors (24-bit)

Maximum image size	65,535 x 65,535 pixels

Compression	Run Length Encoding (RLE) compression; however, very few applications support compressed .BMP files.

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Overview: Windows Metafile (WMF)
Windows Metafile (WMF)

Corel Photo House can open the WMF file format. WMF is the filename extension for Windows Metafile files. The WMF file format, developed by Microsoft Corporation, can contain vector images and bitmap images. The WMF file format supports up to 24-bit color.

 Notes

•	Corel Photo House substitutes fonts that are missing from a .WMF file with similar fonts available on your computer. The WMF file format does not support PANOSE font matching.

•	The WMF file format does not support rotated and skewed bitmaps.

•	There is no preview available for the WMF file format.

•	Text saves as individual characters.

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Glossary


Shortcuts


Overview: Shortcuts
Shortcuts

If you are working with a lot of text in your project and are making heavy use of the keyboard, keyboard shortcuts can save you a lot of time. You can replace a number of mouse-click commands with simple keystrokes or keystroke combinations. Many of the commands found in the Corel Photo House menus can be replaced with keyboard shortcuts.

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Overview: Menu command shortcut keys
Menu command shortcut keys

You can access the following menu commands using the keystroke combinations shown below:

File menu command	Shortcut

New	CTRL + N

Open	CTRL + O

Close	CTRL + F4

Save	CTRL + S

Print	CTRL + P

Exit	ALT + F4

Edit menu command	Shortcut

Undo	CTRL + Z

Redo	CTRL + SHIFT + Z

Cut	CTRL + X

Copy	CTRL + C

Delete	DELETE

Duplicate	CTRL + D

Paste	CTRL + V

Merge Selection with Background	CTRL + M

Window menu command	Shortcut

Cascade	SHIFT + F5

Tile Horizontally	SHIFT + F4

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•	The Paste command shortcut (CTRL + V) functions change according to your current task. If you have no selection on your image, CTRL + V pastes the Clipboard contents into your image as a new selection. If you have a selection on your image, CTRL + V pastes the Clipboard contents into the selection. If you have no images open, CTRL + V pastes the Clipboard contents into a new image.

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Year 2000


Overview: Year 2000
Year 2000

Operating System (OS) Date Limitation of January 18, 2038

For many applications, including non-Corel applications, when the operating system date is January 18, 2038 or later, using the application can result in an IPF (Internal Program Fault) or other problems. This is not specific to Corel software, but is due to the way the C library code handles date/time information

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Welcome to Corel Photo House


Overview: Welcome to Corel Photo House
Welcome to Corel Photo House

Corel Photo House is a powerful bitmap-based image editing and painting program that is ideal for retouching photographs taken with digital cameras, working with scanned images, editing clipart, and creating original artwork. You can use Corel Photo House to make subtle changes, such as adjusting the lighting, sharpening the focus, or removing scratches, or drastic changes such as removing people and objects, swapping details between images, adding text and clipart, adjusting color, and applying unique combinations of special effects.

•	Making a newsletter? Resize your photos to match your Corel Print Office newsletter project.

•	Designing a Web page? Save your images as Joint Photographic Experts Group (.JPG) files, or Graphics Interchange Format (.GIF) files for use on your Web page.

•	Creating a photo album? Use the Vignette effect to add black, white, or colored frames to your photos.

•	Care to try your hand at painting? The Corel Photo House tools give you all the creativity, with none of the mess!

Corel Photo House provides powerful yet easy-to-use image-editing and painting tools. When you need assistance, the Notebook helps you apply effects, choose a paint brush, and access the Corel Print Office photo library quickly and easily. For more flexibility, you can preview special effects before applying them to your photos and experiment to get the look you want. If you're planning on painting, you'll find that the painting tools come with a large selection of brush shapes and sizes to satisfy your creative needs.

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Overview: About Corel Corporation
About Corel Corporation

Corel Corporation is recognized internationally as an award-winning developer and marketer of productivity application, graphics, and Internet software. We pride ourselves in delivering high-quality products by actively seeking your input. We use this feedback and respond quickly to you, the users of Corel Products worldwide.

Corel ships its products through a network of more than 160 distributors in 70 countries worldwide. Corel is traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol: COS) and the NASDAQ [image] National Market System (symbol: COSFF).

For more information about Corel and our products, check out our World Wide Web site at http://www.corel.com.

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Using Corel Photo House documentation


Overview: Using Corel Photo House documentation
Using Corel Photo House documentation

Corel Photo House includes online and paper documentation to help you learn and use the program efficiently.

The Corel Photo House documentation set

Online Help	The online Help system enables you to retrieve all the information you need quickly, and then return to your work. Help appears in a separate window on your screen. For quick access, you can keep the Help window displayed on top of the Application Window.

Context-sensitive Help	The context-sensitive Help displays information that is relevant to certain Corel Photo House dialog boxes and dialog box controls. You access it by clicking the What's This Help button [image] in a dialog box, then clicking the control you want information about. The context-sensitive Help also displays information that is relevant to the current notebook page. You access notebook Help by clicking the Help button on most notebook pages.

ToolTips	ToolTips provide information about icons and buttons on the toolbars and Toolbox and in the Notebook. ToolTips display in a balloon when you position the cursor over a button.

We want your feedback

If you have any comments or suggestions about Corel Photo House or the Corel Photo House documentation, you can email them to PrintOffice@corel.ca. Unfortunately, we won't be able to respond to your messages individually, but you can check the Corel Print Office home page for the latest product news, Corel Print Office tips and tricks, Corel Print Office treats, and product upgrade information. You can access the Corel Print Office home page on the World Wide Web: http://www.corel.com/printoffice

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Overview: Documentation conventions
Documentation conventions

Before you start using Corel Photo House, it's important to understand the conventions used in the documentation.

Mouse conventions

The following are conventions related to using the mouse:

When you see this ...	Do this ...

Click File, New	Click the File menu with the mouse, and click the word New in the menu.

Click Arrange, Order, To Back	Click the Arrange menu, click Order, and click To Back from the submenu that appears.

Enable a check box	Click the check box to place a check mark or an "X" inside the box.

Disable a check box	Click the check box to remove the check mark or "X."

Select	Click (and drag) to highlight.

Choose Italic from the Weight list box	Click the Weight list box, and click the Italic option.

Click a color in the Color Palette	Click a color in the Color Palette.

Right-click, and click Paste	Click the right mouse button, and click the Paste command from the submenu that appears.

Drag a color from the Color Palette	Hold down the left mouse button on a color in the Color Palette and move the mouse.

Keyboard conventions

The following are conventions for keyboard actions:

When you see this ...	Do this ...

Press ENTER	Press the Enter key on your keyboard.

CTRL + SHIFT	Press the Control key and the Shift key at the same time.

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Using online Help

The Help Topics dialog box, accessed by clicking Help, Corel Photo House Help Topics, provides three ways to find information. You can select a topic from the Contents page, use the Index page to search for a topic, or use the Find page to search for specific words and phrases in Help topics.

To access online Help

1.	Click Help, Corel Photo House Help Topics.

2.	Click one of the following tabs:

•	Contents [image] to browse through topics by category

•	Index [image] to see a list of index entries; then type the first few letters of the subject about which you want information

•	Find [image] to search for a particular word or phrase in the online Help

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Printing Help

You can print specific Help topics or print entire sections of online Help.

To ...	Do this ...

Print an entire section	On the Content page, choose the section you want to print, then click the Print button that appears at the bottom of the Help dialog box.

Print an overview topic	Click the Print button that appears at the top of the topics window.

Print a How-to topic	Right-click the topics window, and click Print Topic.

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Accessing context-sensitive Help

You can access context-sensitive Help from dialog boxes in Corel Photo House.

To get help on...	Do this...

Dialog boxes	Click the Help button in a dialog box.

Dialog box controls	Click the What's This Help button [image] in a dialog box, then click a dialog control.

Notebook pages	Click the Help button on a notebook page.

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Exploring the Corel Photo House desktop


Overview: Exploring the Corel Photo House desktop
Exploring the Corel Photo House desktop

The desktop is what you see on your screen when you work with Corel Photo House. When you open or create an image, the image appears in its own window, called the Image Window. You can move Image Windows within the desktop by dragging their Title Bars. You can open multiple images, and display the images in a variety of ways (piled one on top of the other, cascaded, and tiled horizontally or vertically). If you have more than one image open, you can click anywhere in an Image Window to make that image active.

You can think of the remaining space on the desktop as your work area, which you can customize to suit your needs. The work area consists of the Color Palette, the Status Bar, the Toolbar, and the Notebook. All of these features can be displayed or hidden, depending on your proference.

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Overview: The Color Palette
The Color Palette

The Color Palette provides you with a quick source of basic colors to use as paint or paper colors in your image. You can browse through a selection of 256 colors using the arrow keys at the bottom of the Color Palette. When you click a color on the Color Palette any work you do with the Brush, Spray, Text, or Flood Fill tools will appear in that color.
You can customize the desktop by hiding or displaying the Color Palette. For more information about hiding or displaying the Color Palette, see "Hiding or displaying desktop features." For more information about working with color, see "Choosing paint and paper colors."

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Overview: The Status Bar
The Status Bar

The Status Bar provides you with information about the image you are working on. It displays the color mode and file size of the image, as well as the Zoom level. The Position box displays the coordinates of the cursor on the image (by the number of pixels), relative to the upper left corner of the image. The two swatches on the right end of the Status Bar display the paint and paper colors. When you apply an effect to an image, a progress meter appears at the right end of the Status Bar to show you how much time is remaining in the image conversion.

By default, the Status Bar appears at the bottom of the screen, below the Color Palette.

You can customize the desktop by hiding or displaying the Status Bar. For more information on hiding or displaying the Status Bar, see "Hiding or displaying desktop features."

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Overview: The Standard toolbar
The Standard toolbar

The Standard toolbar, located below the Menu Bar, lets you perform commonly-used functions without using the menus. You can start a new image, open an existing image, or save the current image. You can also cut and copy selections to the Clipboard or paste images from the Clipboard. The Undo button lets you reverse up to three previous actions, and the Zoom tools let you reduce or magnify the view of your image.

You can customize the desktop by hiding or displaying the Standard toolbar. For more information on hiding or displaying the Standard toolbar, see "Hiding or displaying desktop features."

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Overview: The Toolbox
The Toolbox

The Toolbox holds all the tools you need to create and edit your images. When you click a tool, instructions for using it appear on the Guides page of the Notebook.

	Guide tool The Guide tool opens the Guided Activities notebook page from which you can start, edit, save, print, and finish your project.
	Pick tool The Pick tool selects, moves, and changes the size of objects and images.
	Rectangular Selection tool The Rectangular Selection tool selects a rectangular area of your image so that you can apply effects to it without affecting the rest of the image. You can also use this tool to crop, cut, or copy parts of an image.
	Freehand Selection tool The Freehand Selection tool selects an irregularly shaped area of your image so that you can apply effects to it without affecting the rest of the image. You can also use this tool to crop, cut, or copy parts of an image.
	Zoom tool The Zoom tool magnifies an area of your image. If you click an area of the image with the Zoom tool, you zoom in incrementally. If right-click, you zoom out incrementally.
	Eyedropper tool The Eyedropper tool samples colors from your image to use as the paint or paper color.
	Brush tool The Brush tool applies straight or freehand lines to your image. You can adjust the size, style, angle, and texture of the brush stroke.
	Spray tool The Spray tool applies lines that have a misted appearance, similar to spray paint. You can adjust the size and other properties of the spray pattern.
	Image Sprayer tool The Image Sprayer tool scatters predefined images as you drag the cursor over the image. You can choose from a variety of images, and change the image size, spacing, and appearance.
	Flood Fill tool The Flood Fill tool fills similarly colored areas of your image with the paint color.
	Eraser tool The Eraser tool paints with the paper color, giving the impression that parts of your image are being erased.
	Clone tool The Clone tool copies part of your image to another area of the image or to another Image Window.
	Text tool The Text tool creates Artistic or Paragraph text.
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The Notebook


Overview: The Notebook
The Notebook

The Notebook is an integral part of the Corel Photo House desktop. It can assist you with every stage in the process of creating an image [image] from choosing an image source to printing the finished product. The Notebook looks like a hinged notepad and is located on the left side of the Corel Photo House desktop.

 Use the Notebook to
get assistance with the painting tools
apply touch-up, special, and plug-in effects
choose brushes to use with the painting tools
choose paint and paper colors
set image properties
access photos, graphics, and frames from the Corel Print Office CD-ROM

Moving through the Notebook
The Notebook consists of three main pages: the Guides page, the Effects page, and the Catalog page. The contents of these pages change to match the type of work you are doing. To open a specific page, click its tab on the bottom of the Notebook. As you work with the various effects and painting tools, the Notebook automatically flips to the appropriate page to give you hints on how to use the tools, and to prompt you for information necessary to complete a task.

At the bottom of each notebook page are navigation buttons. These buttons let you move forward and backward through each creative task, cancel a task at any time, or access the online Help for additional information. The selection of navigation buttons changes according to the task you are performing.

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Docking and hiding the Notebook

You can move the Notebook anywhere on your screen. Placing it inside the Image Window turns it into a floating Notebook with a Title Bar. Placing it on the right or left side of the desktop docks the Notebook there, making it part of the desktop's border.

To undock the Notebook

•	Click any blank space on the Notebook, and drag it to a new position.

When you drag the Notebook onto the Project Window, it becomes a floating Notebook.

To dock the Notebook

•	Drag the Notebook toward the left or right edge of the desktop.

To hide the Notebook

•	Click View, Notebook.

A check mark next to the command indicates that the Notebook is displayed on the desktop.

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•	Double-clicking the Notebook when it is floating docks it to its last docked position.


Overview: Notebook navigation buttons
Notebook navigation buttons

The Notebook navigation buttons can help you move through the process of creating an image, configure the painting tools, choose custom colors, and access the online Help. Depending on the task you are performing, you may find any of the following buttons at the bottom of the notebook page.

	Reset Restores the default settings for the current notebook page
	Back Returns to the previous notebook page in a series
	Next Moves to the next notebook page in a series
	Cancel Closes the current notebook page without changing the image
	Done Completes the current task and applies changes to the image
	Help Opens a Help window that provides information about the current notebook page
	Custom Opens a notebook page that lets you configure your painting tools or choose a text style
	Presets Opens a notebook page that lets you choose a preconfigured tool styles
	Color Opens the Advanced Settings notebook page that lets you choose a custom color for your image
	Options Opens the Choose CD Path notebook page that lets you choose a CD-ROM drive
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Overview: The Guides page
The Guides page

The Guides notebook page provides you with step-by-step instructions for completing many tasks in Corel Photo House, from painting and editing to saving and printing. You can start a task by clicking one of the headings and following the instructions provided on each subsequent page. After you complete a task, you can return to the Guided Activities page by clicking the Done or Cancel button at the bottom of the Notebook.

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Overview: The Effects page
The Effects page

The Effects notebook page contains touch-up, special, and plug-in effects that you can use to enhance your photos. The thumbnail images on the various effects pages display how the effect can change an image.

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Overview: The Catalog page
The Catalog page

 The Catalog notebook page contains collections of photos, objects, and frames that you can add to your project.

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Controlling the Corel Photo House environment


Overview: Controlling the Corel Photo House environment
Controlling the Corel Photo House environment

Corel Photo House lets you customize the desktop to suit your needs.

The View menu

The View menu lets you display or hide a number of optional desktop features, including the toolbars and the Color Palette. These features take up space on the desktop and reduce the view of the page. You may want to display or hide these features, depending on the type of project you are working on or the size of your computer monitor.

Changing Internet links

The Internet Links submenu in the Help menu contains a list of links that can launch and point your Internet browser to a World Wide Web site.

In Corel Photo House, you can manage all of your links so that you can access any World Wide Web site quickly and easily. The Edit Links dialog box displays a list of details for all the links in the Internet Links submenu. These details include the name of each command that is currently displayed in the submenu and its corresponding Uniform Resource Locator (URL). The controls provided let you add, delete, and edit either the URL or the command names, and change the order of the commands in the submenu.

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Hiding or displaying desktop features

You can customize the desktop to display only the features you want.

To hide or display desktop features

•	Click the View menu, and click any of the following:

•	Toolbar

•	Status Bar

•	Color Palette

•	Notebook

A check mark next to a command indicates that the associated feature displayed on the desktop.

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Adding, deleting, and editing Internet links

You can add, delete,and edit the Uniform Resource Locator's (URL's) listed on the Internet Links submenu. Also, you can edit the name of an Internet Link command.

To add an Internet link

1.	Click Help, Internet Links, Edit Links.

2.	Click the Add button.

3.	In the Link Details dialog box, type a name for the command in the Menu Text For Link box. Insert an ampersand (&) before the letter you want to use as the shortcut to that command.

4.	Type the Web site address in the Corresponding URL box.

5.	Click OK.

6.	Click the Move Up or the Move Down button to reposition the command in the Internet Links submenu.

To delete an Internet link

1.	Follow steps 1 and 2 from the previous procedure.

2.	From the Menu Text list, choose the command that corresponds to the link you want to delete.

3.	Click the Remove button.

To edit an Internet link

1.	Follow steps 1 and 2 from the "To add an Internet link" procedure.

2.	Choose the URL from the URL list.

3.	Click the Edit button.

4.	In the Link Details dialog box, type a new URL in the Corresponding URL box.

To edit an Internet link command

1.	Follow steps 1 and 2 from the "To add an Internet link" procedure.

2.	Choose the command from the Menu Text list.

3.	Click the Edit button.

4.	In the Link Details dialog box, type a new name for the command in the Menu Text For Link box.

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Rearranging commands in the Internet Links submenu

You can change the order of the commands in the Internet Links submenu.

To change the order of a command in the Internet Links submenu

1.	Click Help, Internet Links, Edit Links.

2.	Choose a command from the Menu Text list.

3.	Click the Move Up or the Move Down button to position the command on the submenu.

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