Tip_1=After doing a database update, go into Edit mode and select 'hide assigned files' to show all files that don't have any attributes. Then assign them some! Otherwise they'll never come up as a hit when you do a search!
Tip_2=Visited the Xequte web site recently? There may be new software releases or updates. Click Help | Go to the Xequte Site.
Tip_3=Backed up your database recently? Think of all the time you have invested in setting it up! Why not incorporate it into your regular back-up plan or copy the database to an alternative drive.
Tip_4=Can't quite see all the filename information in the status bar? Hover your mouse over it for a full display.
Tip_5=Click the 'Window' Menu item for a list of all your current image windows. Select one to display it.
Tip_6=Confused by Smart Pix using separate settings for Fast, Toolbar and Status bar display in Normal and Full-screen mode? Select 'Use same settings in Normal and Full-screen mode' under Options.
Tip_7=Curious to know more about your Smart Pix database. Select Database | Database Info to see your statistics.
Tip_8=Afraid Smart Pix's secure database image storage method will make your viewing slower? Don't be! Smart Pix can load images from its database just as quickly as directly from the hard drive.
Tip_9=It's the gifts you give to your loved ones when they don't expect it that show your true feelings!
Tip_10=When using multiple image windows, press Shift+W to quickly display the main Smart Pix window.
Tip_11=How often do you really use the menu? Why not hide it (Ctrl+M) to save screen real estate.
Tip_12=If Smart Pix keeps telling you it can't find the specified file, perhaps it is about time you updated your database?
Tip_13=If you are only seeking images of a single attribute just double-click it and the search will be performed.
Tip_14=If you are using database image storage make sure you repack your database (in the update function) every few weeks to clear out the space occupied by deleted entries.
Tip_15=If you have a number of very different image collections, such as 'Cars' and 'Rugby Heroes' use a separate database for each one. This keeps it more organised and makes finding the images you want so much easier.
Tip_16=If you have made changes to files or directories in other programs while you are running Smart Pix you may need to press the F5 key to update the display in Disk Browse Mode.
Tip_17=If you move or rename one of your source directories don't delete all the file references and re-enter them. Just click the 'relocate' button in Options, source directories and tell Smart Pix Manager where you have moved it.
Tip_18=If you often have lots of image windows open, you can close them all quickly just by clicking 'Close all image windows' or Ctrl+W
Tip_19=If your computer is a little slow, instead of bookmarking images that you want to return to, open them in a new image window ('N' key) and browse between all your open windows with the 'W' key.
Tip_20=In Disk Browse mode, clicking on the directory display with the right mouse button will give you a selection of directory management functions.
Tip_21=Instead of cursing next time Smart Pix annoys you, send us an e-mail and tell us how you think it should work!
Tip_22=Is your image collection getting too large? Try converting your images to JPEG format at about 75% compression. They will probably be much smaller than the originals with little noticeable difference in image quality.
Tip_23=No matter where you go, people are basically the same; the same desires and the same fears. Look for those aspects you have in common with the people you meet rather than dwelling on your differences.
Tip_24=If an image is taking too long to load, you cancel it by clicking the stop button!
Tip_25=If an image storage conversion fails because you run out of disk space, don't panic! Simply free up a bit of space and do the conversion again. Smart Pix will ignore those files that have already been converted.
Tip_26=Often perform the same search? Why not bookmark all the hits and save it as a bookmark file. It is quicker to select a bookmark file than re-perform your searches.
Tip_27=Often edit your images? Specify the location of your editor under Options, then you can launch the current image into it with the 'E' key.
Tip_28=Plant a tree! When all the rain forest has been chopped down you can cling to yours for oxygen.
Tip_29=Remember your kids probably understand more about your computer than you realise. If you have some 'Adult' pictures store them in the database and enable password access.
Tip_30=To hide your images from less advanced users try converting your images to a changed extension. Smart Pix will automatically give all your images a new extension such as '.DLL'. Less advanced users will not know how to view them.
Tip_31=To quickly hide everything, except the image, double-click in the image area. Double-click again to return to your previous mode.
Tip_32=Try using real butter when making scones, you can taste the difference!
Tip_33=Try using the random key ('*' or '?') when viewing your files. Now you'll never have to view them in the same order again!
Tip_34=Use the ',' and '.' to increase or decrease the slideshow flip delay during viewing. The current flip delay will be displayed in the status bar.
Tip_35=Browsing your image collection when the boss walks in? Press the Backspace key to quickly minimise Smart Pix.
Tip_36=You can add bookmarks to files by dragging them from Explorer and dropping them on the file box in Bookmarks mode!
Tip_37=Want full-screen mode to display faster? Select the option 'Do not maximise screen in Full-screen mode' and always run Smart Pix maximised!
Tip_38=Want to add more security to your image collection? Try either the 'Changed Extension' or 'Database Storage' options. Smart Pix will convert all your images to the new method (and back again if you like) and any images that you add later will automatically be converted too.
Tip_39=Want to quickly change your 'Shrink to fit' or 'Stretch to fit' zoom options? Click on the box in the very left-hand side of the status bar.
Tip_40=Want to quickly create a new directory when moving or copying a file? Simply type the desired directory into the destination directory box. Smart Pix will advise you that it can't find the directory and ask if you want to create it.
Tip_41=When adding attributes don't worry if some of the selected files already have that attribute. Smart Pix knows not to try and add the same attribute to a file twice.
Tip_42=When browsing your images why not use the 'Fast' button so they display quicker. You can then switch to full-screen mode for those you want to view or launch them in a new image window.
Tip_43=When deleting, renaming, moving or copying files that are also in your database, make sure you do it in View or Edit mode, that way Smart Pix will update the reference in the database at the same time.
Tip_44=When removing an attribute don't worry if not all of the files you have selected have that attribute. Smart Pix will just ignore the files without it, and remove it from those that have it.
Tip_45=Why not add the attribute 'Best' to all your favourite files. If you select this attribute when performing a search your favourite files should rank higher than others.
Tip_46=Wondering what the '+' or '-' means in the left hand side of your status bar? These indicate that you have 'Stretch to fit' or 'Shrink to fit' enabled.
Tip_47=You can add attributes even in View mode! Simply select the files, then click anywhere in the 'Current Attributes' area with the right mouse button. Select the 'Add' option and click on the attribute you want to assign.
Tip_48=You can quickly hide the toolbar or status bar by double-clicking on it. Press Esc to reset all your display settings.
Tip_49=You can't change the whole world by yourself, but you can change your little piece of it. When everybody improves their little piece of the world then things will change.
Tip_50=Curious about the 'Changed Extension' and 'Database Storage' image storage methods but not ready to go all out? Why not create a new database, add a few files to it and try out all the different methods.
Tip_51=Smart Pix supports multiple selection! Why perform an action twice when you can select both items and do it at the same time.
Tip_52=Not sure of the keyboard shortcuts? Hover the mouse over the buttons. The equivalent keyboard shortcut is displayed in square brackets.
Tip_53=You can use the W or the Up/Down keys to toggle through all your open image windows. If you don't want the main window displayed then use the Up or Down keys.
Tip_54=Smart Pix provides extensive support for Right-clicking. Try clicking on things with the right mouse button for a quick summary of relevant options.
Tip_55=Have some favourite images you always return to? Why not bookmark them and then save the bookmark as 'Favourites'.
Tip_56=Tried the 'Changed Extension' and 'Database Storage' image storage methods yet? You should! Smart Pix adds extra security to your images without it having any effect on your viewing!
Tip_57=Worried about forgetting your password and not being able to access your database? Back-up a version that does not require a password and restore it if you forget.
Tip_58=Sick of scrolling your images? Why not enable 'Shrink to Fit' by pressing Ctrl + '-'.
Tip_59=Try changing the sort order of your database in View or Edit mode to the one that is best for you. Smart Pix will remember your preferred settings.
Tip_60=If you like Smart Pix tell your friends about it. As the number of registered users increases, the more development time we can justify and the better the product will be.
Tip_61=If you use different CD-ROM's with Smart Pix, set a descriptive drive name for each CD under 'Source Directories'. Then if you try to view a file on a CD that is not loaded Smart Pix will tell you which CD you need to insert.
Tip_62=If you are using 'Fast' Smart Pix displays the amount of image information that was removed in the status bar after the filename, e.g. Fast=Halved means half the information was discarded so the image could be loaded twice as quickly.
Tip_63=Learn the keyboard shortcuts it will make your Smart Pix experience much easier.
Tip_64=You can easily remove attributes from your files in View mode. With your files selected simply click with the right mouse button on the attribute you want to remove (in the 'Current Attributes' area) and select the 'Remove' option.
Tip_65=If you are using multiple databases that access the same files, remember that both databases need to be using either 'Normal' storage or the same 'Changed Extension'.
Tip_66=If you want to convert your image storage method but are short on disk space, toggle the conversion settings to those that are most optimal.
Tip_67=The default settings for Database Updates are the recommended ones. Update your database often to keep it aligned with your directories.
Tip_68=No matter where you travel in the world, try to talk to people who aren't just paid to be nice to you. That fleeting conversation you shared with a kindly old woman in Istanbul, who could hardly speak a word of English, will never leave you.
Tip_69=The second quickest way to move or copy files is with the X or C keys. They bring up the move/copy dialog and default to either Move or Copy, respectively
Tip_70=Stuck on a slow computer? Use the 'Fast' button and choose the Fast option that is most effective for you.
Tip_71=Xequte Software appreciates all the support of registered users! If you think we can do things better let us know at sales@xequte.com!
Tip_72=Not everything that you have been bought up to believe is necessarily true. Analyse your feelings and recognise those that are only based on the hatred and misunderstanding of earlier generations. After all you wouldn't want to pass on this hatred to your children.
Tip_73=Need to add a new attribute to all files matching a particular search (e.g. add 'German' to all images assigned with 'Porsche' or 'BMW')? Simply perform the search in View mode, press Ctrl+A to select all files and then right click in 'Current attributes' and add your new attribute.
Tip_74=When adding new source directories to your database try to add as many initial attributes as relevant. This will save you work later on.
Tip_75=Getting 'Image not found' errors while browsing your bookmarks? Click the Bookmark Update button to clear out any files that have been moved or deleted.
Tip_76=You can easily move, copy or delete databases using Database | Manage Databases
Tip_77=Have a great idea for a new feature for Smart Pix or a whole new software product, but don't have the time or skills to enliven it? E-mail us at Xequte, we will make it worth your while!
Tip_78=Always start your browsing at a particular directory? Why not set it as your 'Disk Browse mode start up directory' under options?
Tip_79=Why not use the 'Background load, always during slideshows' option. That way when you are viewing your images in a slideshow fashion you never have to wait and watch as the images load.
Tip_80=If you add all your most commonly used directories to your 'favourites' button you will save 1,658,395 clicks each year in browsing through your directories.
Tip_81=You can move or copy files to a favourite directory or recent destination directory with a single click! Simply right-click the file and select 'move to..' or 'copy to..'
Tip_82= Want to remove the descriptions from all your files? Go to Edit mode, press Ctrl-A then, right-click the files and select File Description. If you clear the text box descriptions on all your files will be removed.
Tip_83=Can't get the zoom settings you need using '+' and '-'? Select View | Zoom | Custom.. to enter an exact zoom percentage.
Tip_84=You can quickly select all files in the current mode by pressing Ctrl+A.
Tip_85=You can quickly add or remove attributes to your files even in View mode, simply right-click in the current attributes area.
Tip_86=You can cancel image loading by clicking on a new filename if you check the relevant setting under options.
Tip_87=To wipe your database and start afresh, click on 'Remove All' under Options, Source Directories.
Tip_88=If you are using 'database image storage' and want to move some of your images out of the database to normal files on the hard drive, highlight the files in View or Edit mode and 'Move' them to a non-source directory.
Tip_89=For the highest level of security for your images, store them within Smart Pix's encrypted database and specify password access. These can be set under Options, database settings.
Tip_90=If you are giving your friend images from your collection, why not copy the associated Smart Pix database for him as well. If he doesn't use the same directories he can 'relocate' them under Options, Source Directories.
Tip_91=To quickly scroll an image, click the left mouse button on the image and drag without releasing the button.
Tip_92=Does the beeping annoy you? You can disable it under Options.
Tip_93=Is your list of favourite directories getting out of date? Click 'Go to.. Update' to clear out all the directories that no longer exist.
Tip_94=Is it a bug or a feature? If Smart Pix is acting a little weirdly, e-mail us at support@xequte.com so we can fix it before the next release. Explain as much as you can about when it happens and what causes it.
Tip_95=All panels can be adjusted by hovering the mouse over the gap between them and dragging. Choose the Smart Pix layout that is best for you. Smart Pix will remember all your favourite settings, but you can reset them with the 'Esc' key.
Tip_96=If you find the display of Thumbnails in Disk Browse and Bookmarks mode too slow, check the setting 'Permanently create thumbnails when displaying' under options. It only costs a few extra KB of hard drive space per file.
Tip_97=You can improve the quality of your thumbnails in all modes by changing the setting in the Thumbnail Builder (select Database|Create Thumbnails).
Tip_98=Often move or copy files to the same set of directories? Add them to your favourites list by selecting them in Disk Browse mode and clicking 'Add Dir'. Now you can move or copy a file just by right-clicking it and selecting 'Move to' or 'Copy to'.
Tip_99=If you are adding a lot of source directories to your database, it is quicker to insert them without automatically creating Thumbnails, and then use the Thumbnail Builder later.
Tip_100=Work hard while you are young! Nobody ever complained on their deathbed that they shouldn't have retired a millionaire at 35.
Tip_101=Want more information about images in Edit mode, such as path, dimensions and file size? Simply check the 'Show File Info' option under the file list.
Tip_102=You can save your preferred layout and options for new image windows by right-clicking the images and selecting 'Save settings as default'.
Tip_103=Select the 'Simple Window' option in new windows if you want to maximise the image display area.
Tip_104=To quickly close a new image window press F4. To quickly close all image windows press Ctrl+W.
Tip_105=If you need to use your database on different systems you might want to consider using Relative Paths to avoid re-entering all your source directories. See the Help file for more information.
Tip_106=If you have so many attributes that you can't find the one you want to search on, enable 'Attribute Groups'. This allows you to limit the display of attributes to those that are relevant.
Tip_107=Planning on shipping your Smart Pix database to friends or colleagues on a CD-ROM? Ensure you read the help file information for technical advice on CD-ROM deployment!
Tip_108=Smart Pix supports full drag and drop integration with Windows! You can move, copy and create links to files and databases simply by dragging them to a new location.
Tip_109= You can quickly add or remove attributes in Edit Mode by double-clicking on them.
Tip_110=You can add files or directories to your database simply by dropping them on the file box in Edit mode!
Tip_111=If Smart Pix is your default viewer for JPEG and GIF files then you can double-click a file in Explorer to open it in Smart Pix, even if Smart Pix is already running!
Tip_112=Forgot to make Smart Pix your default viewer during your installation. You can set it to the default at any time by closing Smart Pix and clicking the icon, 'Set Smart Pix as my default viewer' in the Smart Pix directory.
Tip_113=Can't see enough directories when using the Browse for Folder dialog box? You can make it higher by dragging the edges and Smart Pix will remember your preferred size!
Tip_114=Found a nice image? Why not set it as your desktop wallpaper? Simply select it and click File | Save as.. and then select the option to set it as your desktop wallpaper
Tip_115=Need to add the same description to multiple files? Select the files then right-click them and select file description. Viola, The new description will be added to all the files.
Tip_116=Not sure where that Database image originally came from? Select File Information, it shows the original location of the file.
Tip_117=If the animation speed for your GIF files isn't right, select ',' or '.' to increase or decrease the delay, respectively. Your preferred settings are remembered for each GIF file.
Tip_118=Want to put your images up on the web? Convert them all to JPEG, then use the create HTML index function to automatically create thumbnails and HTML index pages.
Tip_119=Want to batch assign attributes or descriptions to your files? Export your database and open the created file in a spreadsheet such as Excel, make the changes you want and save the file. Now import the file back into your Smart Pix database. Viola!
Tip_120=Too short of disk space to back up your database? Use the Export function instead and save the created text file to a safe place. It's almost as good as a full back up.
Tip_121=Want to show friends or chat buddies the images in your collection? Use the Thumb sheets function to export your thumbnails to images, then you only need to show them one image for a whole heap of files!
Tip_122=Need to move, copy or rename a directory that is used by your database (i.e. also a source directory)? Do it in Smart Pix, Disk Browse mode, your database references will automatically be updated for you.
Tip_123=Want to quickly see the image information and description for a file, load it and then hover the mouse over the image.
Tip_124=Smart Pix can only do a full database repack (to remove space occupied by deleted entries) on start-up. You can force a full repack on start up by running Smart Pix with the '/repack' parameter.
Tip_125=Want to open the displayed image in another application, but not your default editor? Hold Ctrl as you click 'Edit'. Now you can browse for an program to use.
Tip_126=Negativity is contagious! Minimise your contact with negative people to maximise your well-being. If you can't avoid negative people, keep reminding them of the positive side of everything and then they will start avoiding you!
