ACDSee Pro 6 Guide de l'utilisateur

User GuideTotal photgraphy control

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideAdding Or Editing Image Audio 154Recording Audio To An Image 155Selecting Part Of An Image 156Applying Presets In View Mode 157

Chapter 3: Manage ModeAdvanced General settingsSelect or clear any of the following options:Stretch images to fit screen: Enlarges smallimages to fill

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideTo create a slideshow:1. In Manage mode, click Tools | Create | Slideshow File.2. On the Welcome page, to create a new slidesho

Chapter 3: Manage Mode1. In Manage mode, navigate to a folder containing images that you want to add to the desktop slideshow.2. Do one of the followi

ACDSee Pro 6 User Guide3. On the Welcome page of the Create PDF Wizard, select one of the following options, and then click Next:Create a PDF slidesho

Chapter 3: Manage ModeSelect Link to Image file if you want your images to stay linked to ACDSee Pro rather than be embedded in thepresentation.Click

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideIn order to be able to browse the contents of your disc while it is ejected, you may want to create an ACDSee Photo Disc.Burn B

Chapter 3: Manage ModeIf you want to display text in the header or footer, select Use information and click Set Information and addenter the text that

ACDSee Pro 6 User Guide4. Follow the instructions in the wizard to upload your images. Each service has different steps.5. If you need help, click Hel

Chapter 3: Manage ModeThumbnail settings SizeSpecifies the number of columns and rows to create on each page.SpacingCreates a frame around each thumbn

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideTo protect the contents of your archive with a password, select the Password Protect Archive check box, andtype a password into

Saving Images 175How ACDSee Pro Saves Changes To Images 176Pro 3 RAW Processing Emulation 177About The Tune Tab 178Saving And Canceling 178Using The D

Chapter 3: Manage ModeCreating a SendPix AlbumACDSee Pro includes SendPix, a free digital image sharing service. You can create albums of your images

ACDSee Pro 6 User Guidesheet.Select Layout and then choose one of the available layout options.4. On the Printer Options tab, specify the printer you

Chapter 3: Manage ModePrinterSpecifies the printer you want to use. Select a printer from the drop-down list and click the Properties buttonto set its

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideColorFrom the drop-down menu, you may choose between allowing your printer to manage colors, or managingcolors with ACDSee.Mana

Chapter 3: Manage Mode1. In the Print dialog box, click the Caption tab.2. Select Use caption text.3. Click Font to open the Font dialog box and set t

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideThumbnailsettingsSizeSpecifies the number of columns and rows to create on each page.SpacingSpecifies the amount of space betwe

Chapter 3: Manage ModeYou can export one or more files to a number of specified:foldersfile namesformatsdimensionsTo export a batch of images:1. In Ma

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideDestinationfolderSame as source folderSelect this option to use the same folder where the source imagescurrently reside.Select

Chapter 3: Manage ModeFormat File FormatSelect the file format in which you would like to save the exported images.Format SettingsClick this button to

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideOutput size Resize imageSelect this option to specify how to scale the images.Resampling methodUse this option to determine the

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideFixing Lens Vignetting 202About The Repair Tab 203Saving And Canceling 203Reducing Red Eye 204C HAP TER 6 : ED I T MOD E 2 0 6U

Chapter 3: Manage ModeMetadataSelect these options if the image contains metadata, and you want the exported image to contain thesame metadata and col

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideRotating or Flipping Multiple ImagesYou can rotate or flip multiple images at preset angles.To rotate or flip an image:1. In Ma

Chapter 3: Manage ModeYou can also use the Rotate tool in Edit mode to rotate an image using a custom angle of rotation.Setting Rotated and Flipped Fi

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideResizing Multiple ImagesYou can resize a group of images by specifying their dimensions in pixels, specifying a percentage of t

Chapter 3: Manage ModePercentage oforiginalPercentageSpecifies how to resize the images. Enter a percentage less than 100 to reducethe images, and gre

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideTo adjust image exposure automatically, select the Auto Levels tab and set the options.To precisely adjust the RGB color channe

Chapter 3: Manage ModeChannelSpecifies the brightness or color channel you want to adjust.ShadowsSpecifies the black point of an image.Move the slider

ACDSee Pro 6 User Guide1. In Manage mode, select one or more files, and then click Tools | Batch | Rename.2. In the Batch Rename dialog box, do one or

Chapter 3: Manage ModeTemplateSelect the Use Template to rename files check box to create a renaming template. You can specify a numericalor alphabeti

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideAt this time, ACDSee Pro does not support CMYK color profiles.To change the color profiles used in images:1. In Manage mode, se

Textures 228Edges 228Adding A Vignette 229About Special Effect Filters 231Applying A Bathroom Window Effect 231Applying A Blinds Effect 232Applying A

Chapter 3: Manage Mode1. Drag the Zoom slider to the left or right to see the entire image, or to zoom in to a specific area in the image.2. Click the

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideDestinationfolderSame as source folderSelect this option if you want to save the edited images in the same folder asthe origina

Chapter 3: Manage ModeIn the Batch Edit wizard, select the Rotate check box.Rotate optionsNo rotationThis option is selected by default so you see the

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideIn the Batch Edit wizard, select the Resize check box.Resize options

Chapter 3: Manage ModeResize by MegapixelsSelect this option to reduce or enlarge the image to the specified number ofmegapixels while maintaining the

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuidePercentageSelect this option to reduce or enlarge the image to a percentage of the original.For example, if you want to reduce

Chapter 3: Manage ModeResam-plingmethodUse this option to determine the method used to resize (resample) the image:Box: Displays considerable tiling o

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideColor Cast Select colorClick an area in the image that should be white or gray. The color square shows the color ofthe original

Chapter 3: Manage ModePercent RedDrag the slider to the left or right. The more red there is in a pixel, the more effect the red slider has on thatpix

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideChannelSpecifies the brightness or color channel you want to adjust.ShadowsSpecifies the black point of an image.Move the slide

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideApplying A Sheet Metal Effect 250Applying A Shift Effect 251Applying A Slant Effect 252Applying A Sobel Effect 252Applying A So

Chapter 3: Manage ModeChannelSpecifies the color channels to adjust.Show HistogramToggles the histogram display.HistogramDisplays a visual representat

ACDSee Pro 6 User Guide1. Click Tools | Batch | Batch Edit.2. In the Batch Edit dialog box, select the Noise Removal check box.Noise Removal optionsDe

Chapter 3: Manage ModeBatch Edit Vignette OptionsYou can use the options in the Vignette section to add a frame around a subject, such as a person or

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideHorizontalSpecifies the focal point of the portrait on the horizontal axis. A value of 500 places the center in the middle ofth

Chapter 3: Manage ModeBatch Edit Text Overlay OptionsYou can use the options in the Text Overlay section to add formatted text to a photo. You can app

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideSpecial EffectSpecifies the effect you want to apply to the box. Each effect has different options that control its appearance.

Chapter 3: Manage ModeSpecial EffectSpecifies the effect you want to apply to your text. Each effect has different options that control itsappearance.

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideImage BrowseClick to select a watermark, or select a watermark from the drop-down list. The watermarkdisplays in the center of

Chapter 3: Manage ModeExport options130

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideDestinationfolderSame as source folderSelect this option to use the same folder where the source images currentlyreside.Select

Graphs 276Dodge And Burn 281Dodging And Burning Parts Of An Image 281Adjusting White Balance 282Adjusting Color 282Adjusting Split Tone 287Adjusting C

Chapter 3: Manage ModeOutput size Resize imageSelect this option to specify how to scale the images. Select from the followingoptions:DimensionsSelect

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideRatingsCaptionsYou can also choose to exclude folders from the database, and keep the contents of those folders separate from y

Chapter 3: Manage ModeClick Tools | Embed ACDSee Metadata, and then select one of the following:In All Files: Embeds data for all files.In Selected Fi

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideTo reset your excluded folders list to the default settings, click Reset to Defaults.3. When you are satisfied with your choice

Chapter 3: Manage Mode5. To automatically update your database after converting, select the Optimize database files after convert check box.6. Click N

ACDSee Pro 6 User Guide1. In Manage mode, click Tools | Database | Import, and then select Photo Disc.2. In the Open dialog box, locate and select the

Chapter 3: Manage ModeExporting your database information differs from creating a backup in that you can choose to export only the parts of your datab

ACDSee Pro 6 User Guideinformation.The ACDSee Backup Wizard creates a series of files in a specified location that contain your entire database. The b

Chapter 3: Manage Modeand the more time you spend entering that information, the more important it is to back up your database, and to have a goodstra

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideMaintaining the DatabaseIt is recommended that you regularly perform database maintenance and optimization to increase hard dri

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideSetting The File List Pane Options 307Setting The Thumbnail Info Options 309Setting The Thumbnail Style Options 311Setting The

Chapter 3: Manage Mode1. In Manage mode, click Tools | Database | Optimize Database.2. In the Database Optimization Wizard, click Next.3. Select one o

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideTypes of plug-insImage Decode: Converts a file from a binary format to the image displayed in ACDSee. Decode plug-ins allow ACD

Chapter 3: Manage Mode1. In the Plug-in Settings dialog box, select one of the Plug-in tabs.2. Select a plug-in in the Plug-ins list.3. Do one of the

Chapter 4: View ModeChapter 4: View ModeView mode is the main viewing component of the user interface.In View mode, you can:Click+hold+drag to pan aro

ACDSee Pro 6 User Guide1. Open a group of images in View mode.2. Click View | Auto Advance | Options.3. In the Auto Advance dialog box, set the option

Chapter 4: View ModeAlignmentSpecifies the justification of the captions.BackgroundAdds a background color to the text. Click Color to specify a color

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideShow new imagesimmediatelyDisplays images as soon as they appear in the folder. If this option is cleared, new images are added

Chapter 4: View Mode2. Select the Photo Disc record that you want to rebind to the current disc from the Photo Disc Name list.3. Click Rebind.Using AC

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideTo restore your system to the default desktop wallpaper:Click Tools | Set Wallpaper | Restore.To print the image:1. Click File

Chapter 4: View ModeThe selected image is saved as ACD Wallpaper.bmp in the Windows folder. ACDSee Pro automatically changes the wallpaper settingsin

Manage Mode Mouse Shortcuts 335View Mode Keyboard Shortcuts 336View Mode Mouse Shortcuts 340Calendar Pane Shortcuts 341Develop And Edit Mode Keyboard

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideTo play video or audio files:In Manage mode, in the File List pane, do one of the following:Double-click a video or audio file.

Chapter 4: View ModeShow SelectionToggles between showing and hiding the selection handles. This option onlysupported onWindows Vista® andXP®.Play Sel

ACDSee Pro 6 User Guide3. Click the Play Selection button.4. Click the Play button.Saving Video Frames as ImagesYou can extract an individual frame fr

Chapter 4: View ModeImages with associated audio are image files paired with separate WAV audio files. Image files and their associated audio filescon

ACDSee Pro 6 User Guide5. Click Record to stop the recording.6. Click Save As to save the audio file.7. In the Save Sound File dialog box, type a name

Chapter 4: View ModeApplying Presets in View ModeMany ACDSee Pro developing tools allow you to save your settings as presets. This is convenient when

ACDSee Pro 6 User Guide6. Add captions, headers, or footers.7. Click Print.To print all images:1. In View mode, click File | Print All Images.2. Under

Chapter 4: View ModeZooming an ImageIn View mode you can use the Zoom tools to enlarge or reduce the size of the image you are viewing. When an image

ACDSee Pro 6 User Guide1. Click Tools | Zoom | Zoom To.2. In the Zoom level area, select one of the following:Fit whole image: Zooms the image to fit

Chapter 4: View ModeFit Image Fit Width Fit HeightReduceOnlyReduces large images to fit the sizeof the View mode window.Images that are smaller than t

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideDo one of the following:Drag the image to center the area you want to view.Press an arrow key. You can hold the CTRL key to pan

Chapter 5: Develop ModeChapter 5: Develop ModeDevelop mode allows non-destructive processing of RAW, JPEG and other file types. Do most of your adjust

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideTo save the image and return to the mode you were in previously:1. Click Done.2. Select one of the following:Save: Save your ch

Chapter 5: Develop Mode5. Select an image you want to copy the setting to, by doing one of the following:Click on an image in the filmstrip view.Selec

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideHistogramDisplays the histogram preview for the current image. The histogram previewshows the red, green, and blue color channe

Chapter 5: Develop ModeViewing ImagesYou can view other images by clicking on the filmstrip at the bottom of the screen. Or, click the arrows on the D

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideDestinationfolderSame as source folderSelect this option to use the same folder where the source images currentlyreside.Select

Chapter 5: Develop ModeOutput size Resize imageSelect this option to specify how to scale the images. Select from thefollowing options:Resampling meth

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuidePreserveOriginalAspectratioSelect this option to maintain original image proportions. Note: Images resized to long or short edg

Chapter 5: Develop ModeRestoring Original ImagesOnce you have developed an image, the settings you used are saved in the database and will be applied

Chapter 1: Getting startedChapter 1: Getting startedWelcome to ACDSee Pro 6Welcome to ACDSee, and congratulations on choosing the industry-leading dig

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideTop of the paneUse the develop settings button from the top-level to save alldevelop settings from Tune, Detail,Geometry, and R

Chapter 5: Develop ModeTo create a preset from the top of the pane:1. Make corrections to your image in Develop mode.2. Click the develop settings but

ACDSee Pro 6 User Guide1. In Manage mode, select an image and click the View tab.The image opens in View mode.2. Right-click on the image and select P

Chapter 5: Develop ModeSaving Images in Develop ModeIn Develop, changes are saved to the database, so that every time you open an image the adjustment

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideTo save the image and continue processing other images:1. Click Save.2. Select one of the following:Save As: Save a version of

Chapter 5: Develop ModeState Non encodable files (e.g. RAW) Encodable files (e.g. JPEG)OriginalOriginal images are located in the foldersyou placed th

ACDSee Pro 6 User Guide4. Apply this preset in ACDSee Pro to any image developed in Pro 3 to convert over to the new processing pipeline (right-clicka

Chapter 5: Develop ModeSave a Copy is useful for making multiple versions of an image while continuing to work from the original fileinstead of a new

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideHovering over a brush button will reveal that specific brush's strokes on the image. The brush strokes will appear in thec

Chapter 5: Develop ModeDevelop Brush optionsAdd brush strokeBrush while holding the left mouse button down.Erase brush strokeBrush while holding the r

ACDSee Pro 6 User Guideorganization and sharing tools.Manage mode consists of 12 panes, most of which can be closed when not in use. The File List pan

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideExposureDrag the slider to the right to increase exposure, or drag to the left to decrease exposure. One eV is equivalentto one

Chapter 5: Develop ModeWhite BalanceFor RAW images, select one of the following white balance correction options:As Shot: Selected automatically. Appl

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideTo reduce lighting in your image:1. In Develop mode, select the Tune tab.2. In the Lighting group, select Basic mode , Light EQ

Chapter 5: Develop ModeBrighte-nsliders(top)Drag the sliders up to increase the brightening in each tonal band. The sliders on the left affect dark to

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideArea Action ResultSlid-ersDrag Brightening sliderTo the right: Increases the light applied to the darker areas.To the left: App

Chapter 5: Develop ModeOnImag-eDouble-click with leftmouse buttonAutomatically sets brightening to optimum for that area of the image. A brighter area

ACDSee Pro 6 User Guide1. In Develop mode, select the Tune tab.2. In the Advanced Color group, select the Saturation, Brightness or Hue tab, and adjus

Chapter 5: Develop ModeSelect High Quality mode or Standard mode from the Advanced Color drop-down menu. To adjust colors individually, left-clicka co

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideStandardSupports previously developed images. Adjust colors individually or make global adjustments.Vertical sliderApply adjust

Chapter 5: Develop ModeBlack & WhiteModeAdvanced Black & WhiteIn Black & White mode, (as defined in the Generalgroup of the Develop Tools

Chapter 1: Getting startedSwitching Modes in ACDSee ProIn ACDSee, you can quickly switch between the five modes—Manage, View, Develop, Edit, and Onlin

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideApplying a Cross Process EffectA popular film photography technique in the '80s and '90s involved processing film in

Chapter 5: Develop ModeCreate a sepia tone effect by first reducing the saturation of your photo with the Advanced Color tool and then applying areddi

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideCurveSelect a curve to apply to your image. Standard curve is the default. Use Camera to use the curve generated byACDSee Pro t

Chapter 5: Develop ModeSaving and cancelingWhen you have finished developing an image, you can choose from one of the many options for saving your ima

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideYou can save your settings as a preset for future use.To sharpen your image:1. In Develop mode, select the Detail tab.2. In the

Chapter 5: Develop ModeLuminanceDrag the slider to the right to reduce the visibility of lighting noise. Apply a setting that is proportional to theno

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideFix Red/CyanAdjust the red and cyan channels to reduce red/cyan fringing.Fix Blue/YellowAdjust the blue and yellow channels to

Chapter 5: Develop ModeTo save the image and continue processing other images:1. Click Save.2. Select one of the following:Save As: Save a version of

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideTo correct a crooked photo:1. In Develop mode, select the Geometry tab.2. In the Rotate and Straighten group, adjust your image

Chapter 5: Develop ModeVerticalDrag the slider to the left or right to identify the center of the image on the vertical axis.HorizontalDrag the slider

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideFile ListThis pane displays the contents of the currently selected folder, the results of your latest search, or thefiles and f

ACDSee Pro 6 User Guide1. Type the desired crop window proportions into the Width and Height spin boxes.2. In the Units drop-down list, select a unit

Chapter 5: Develop ModeStrengthAdjust how much the corners of the image will be brightened.RadiusAdjust the distance from the corners of the image tha

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideTo save the image and continue processing other images:1. Click Save.2. Select one of the following:Save As: Save a version of

Chapter 5: Develop ModeYou can show or hide the red eye outline by toggling the eye button, located in the top left corner of the Red Eye group, onor

Chapter 6: Edit ModeChapter 6: Edit ModeMake your final edits in Edit mode, where you can apply fine-tuned adjustments on the more limitedRGB image d

ACDSee Pro 6 User Guide8. In the Detail group, click Sharpen, Blur, Clarity, or click Noise to remove or add noise.9. You have several options in savi

Chapter 6: Edit ModeUsing Presets in EditMany ACDSee Pro editing tools and special effects allow you to save your settings as presets. This is conveni

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideRestoring Originals and Develop SettingsYou can also restore an edited image back to its develop settings, if you wish to disca

Chapter 6: Edit Mode1. In Edit mode, select the tool you want to use.2. Click the Edit Brush to enter brushing mode and open the brush controls. Or, t

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideUsing Blend Modes and OpacityWhen using a tool in Edit, at the top there is a blend mode and opacity tools. These tools give yo

Chapter 1: Getting startedWorkspaces: Where you can save a set of customized layouts for the workspace or reset it to the default workspace.Import: Wh

Chapter 6: Edit ModeYou can use the Edit Brush to paint an effect onto specific areas of your image, and then set the blend modeand opacity slider to

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideSave a Copy: Save a copy of your edited image with a new name or format, and continue to work on the originalfile.Save a Copy i

Chapter 6: Edit ModeState Non encodable files (e.g. RAW) Encodable files (e.g. JPEG)OriginalOriginal images are located in the foldersyou placed them

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideColor: White Balance, Advanced Color, Color Balance, Convert to Black and WhiteDetail: Sharpen, Blur, Noise, ClarityThe selecti

Chapter 6: Edit Mode6. To add multiple areas into your selection, hold down SHIFT and draw around any part of the image.As long as you do not touch th

ACDSee Pro 6 User Guide3. Do any of the following:Slide the Threshold slider to adjust the number of pixels to be included or excluded. The Threshold

Chapter 6: Edit ModeTo apply an edit or effect to a selection:1. Use the Selections tool to create a selection, then click Done to return to the Edit

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideClick Reset to clear your changes and reset to default settings. If you saved your changes, you cannot reset your settings.If y

Chapter 6: Edit Mode6. Do one of the following:Click Done to apply your changes and close the tool.Click Cancel to discard all changes and close the t

ACDSee Pro 6 User Guide7. Do one of the following:Click Apply to add the text to your image, and keep the Text tool open so you can add more text. The

ACDSee Pro 6 User Guide1. Drag the pane's title bar or tab to activate the Docking Compass.2. To dock a pane around the outer edge of the window,

Chapter 6: Edit ModeBubble Text Settings TalkEncloses your text in a comic-book text bubble with a pointed stem.ThoughtEncloses your text in a comic-b

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideAdding Drawings to Your ImageYou can use the Drawing Tools in Edit mode to add lines and shapes, such as squares, circles and a

Chapter 6: Edit ModeScroll with your mouse to adjust the size of the nib width at anytime.You can right-click a slider to reset to the default value.A

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideAdding BordersYou can use the Borders tool to add one or more borders and edge effects to your images. You can set the size of

Chapter 6: Edit ModeEyedropperPicks up the color beneath the cursor when you click on the image. The borderchanges to the clicked color, which also ap

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideIrregularActivates when you select the Irregular radio button.Do any of the following:Click the side arrow beside the edge box

Chapter 6: Edit ModeAdding your own textures or edgesIt is possible to add custom textures and edges to the libraries in the Borders tool. If you make

ACDSee Pro 6 User Guide3. In Manage mode, select the image you want to use and then click Tools | Process | Edit.4. In the Add group, click Borders.5.

Chapter 6: Edit ModeHorizontalSpecifies the focal point of the portrait on the horizontal axis. A value of 500 places the center in themiddle of the p

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideFrame settingsThe settings that display below the Frame drop-down list change depending on the frame you select.For example, if

Chapter 1: Getting startedView area: This is the main viewing area, which displays the current image or media file. You can customize the view, andzoo

Chapter 6: Edit ModeApplying a Blinds EffectUse the Blinds effect to divide your image into bars that look like venetian or vertical window blinds. Yo

ACDSee Pro 6 User Guide4. Do one of the following:Click Done to accept your changes and close the panel.Click Cancel to discard your changes and close

Chapter 6: Edit Mode6. Do one of the following:Click Done to accept your changes and close the panel.Click Cancel to discard your changes and close th

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideApplying a Contours EffectYou can use the Contours effect to draw contour lines on your image to create a cartoon effect. Selec

Chapter 6: Edit ModeApplying a Crosshatch EffectYou can use the Crosshatch effect to add crosshatching to an image.To use the Crosshatch effect:1. In

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideYou can right-click a slider to reset to the default value.Applying an Edge Detect EffectYou can use the Edge Detect effect to

Chapter 6: Edit ModeYou can right-click a slider to reset to the default value.You can use the Edit Brush to paint this effect onto specific areas of

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideYou can right-click a slider to reset to the default value.You can use the Edit Brush to paint this effect onto specific areas

Chapter 6: Edit Mode4. Do one of the following:Click Done to accept your changes and close the panel.Click Cancel to discard your changes and close th

ACDSee Pro 6 User Guide1. In Edit mode, in the Add group, click Special Effect.2. Click Mirror.3. On the Mirror panel, in the Mirror direction area, s

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideDo one of the following:Press the F key.Right-click the image and select View | Full Screen.Use the keyboard shortcut F in View

Chapter 6: Edit Mode3. On the Oil Paint panel, drag the Brush width slider to specify the width of the brush strokes in the effect. The higher thevalu

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideApplying the Orton EffectCreate beautiful impressionistic images with the Orton effect. The Orton effect mimics a darkroom tech

Chapter 6: Edit ModeLine widthSpecifies the width of the outline in the effect. The higher the value, the wider the outline.ThresholdSpecifies how sha

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideHorizontal centerSpecifies the center point of the explosion on the horizontal axis. A value of 500 places the explosion atthe

Chapter 6: Edit ModeApplying a Posterize EffectYou can use the Posterize effect to reduce the number of brightness levels in your image. Select or cha

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideHorizontal positionSpecifies the center of the waves on the horizontal axis. A value of 500 places the waves in the middleof th

Chapter 6: Edit ModeStrengthSpecifies the length of the rain drops. Drag the slider to the right to increase the length.OpacitySpecifies the opacity o

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideHorizontal positionSpecifies the center of the ripples on the horizontal axis. A value of 500 places the ripples in the middleo

Chapter 6: Edit ModeTile sizeSpecifies the size of the tiles.Scatter amountSpecifies how much the tiles will move from their original positions.Backgr

ACDSee Pro 6 User Guide3. On the Sheet Metal panel, set the options as described below.4. Do one of the following:Click Done to accept your changes an

Chapter 1: Getting startedAdd to image basketAdds the image to the image basket.Rotate leftRotates the image to the left.Rotate rightRotates the image

Chapter 6: Edit ModeYou can right-click a slider to reset to the default value.Applying a Slant EffectYou can use the Slant effect to make a photo app

ACDSee Pro 6 User Guide1. In Edit mode, in the Add group, click Special Effect.2. Click Sobel.3. Do one of the following:Click Done to accept your cha

Chapter 6: Edit ModeTo apply a Stained Glass effect:1. In Edit mode, in the Add group, click Special Effect.2. Click Stained Glass.3. On the Stained G

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideApplying a Swirl EffectYou can use the Swirl effect to rotate and stretch people and objects in your image.You can save your se

Chapter 6: Edit Mode1. In Edit mode, in the Add group, click Special Effect.2. Click Threshold.3. On the Threshold panel, set the options as described

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideApplying a Water EffectYou can use the Water effect to insert an expanse of water below the subject of a photo and to display a

Chapter 6: Edit Mode1. In Edit mode, in the Add group, click Special Effect.2. Click Water Drops.3. On the Water Drops panel, set the options as descr

ACDSee Pro 6 User Guide4. Do one of the following:Click Done to accept your changes and close the panel.Click Cancel to discard your changes and close

Chapter 6: Edit ModeYou can use the Edit Brush to paint this effect onto specific areas of your image.Applying a Wind EffectYou can use the Wind effec

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideYou can use the Edit Brush to paint this effect onto specific areas of your image.Creating a Custom Special Effect Filter (Conv

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideDo most of your adjustments on RAW images in Develop mode, where you can work on the RAW image data. Then make your finaladjust

Chapter 6: Edit ModeNormalApplies the text to the underlying image with the specified color. Only opacity affects this blend.ScreenCombines the text c

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideClick the Horizontal or Vertical button, and use the tools as described below.Select Crop straightened image if you want to cro

Chapter 6: Edit ModeCropping an ImageYou can use the Crop tool to remove unwanted parts of your images, or to reduce the image canvas to a particular

ACDSee Pro 6 User Guide3. Do one of the following:Position your cursor over the edge of the crop window until it changes into a double-pointed arrow,

Chapter 6: Edit ModeTo correct lens distortion:1. In Edit mode, in the Geometry group, click Lens Distortion Correction.2. In the Type of Distortion s

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideActual/Print size in: Resizes the image to match a specific output size. Click the drop-down list to specify a unitof measureme

Chapter 6: Edit ModeResize options Fit within options ActionEnlarge only Width onlyResizes the image if the specified dimensions are larger than theim

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideResize options Fit within options ActionEnlarge or reduce Width onlyResizes the width to the specified value and resizes the he

Chapter 6: Edit ModeYou can use the Edit Brush to paint this effect onto specific areas of your image.Adjusting Image LevelsYou can use the Levels too

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideChannelSpecifies the brightness or color channel you want to adjust.ShadowsSpecifies the black point of an image.Move the slide

Chapter 1: Getting startedYou can easily group your images in Manage mode so that you can find the images that have been developed and edited.From the

Chapter 6: Edit ModeAdjusting Levels AutomaticallyYou can use the Auto Levels tool to automatically correct the exposure levels of your images. Auto L

ACDSee Pro 6 User Guide3. Do one of the following:Click Apply to apply your changes.Click Done to apply your changes and close the Curves tool.Click C

Chapter 6: Edit ModeAdvanced tab: Gives you ultimate control of the brightness and contrast in an image. Basic adjustment curves can beconstructed usi

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideUsing the Light EQ tabThe Light EQ tab has two sets of sliders. The top set is for brightening. The lower set is fordarkening.

Chapter 6: Edit ModeUsing the Advanced tabSlidersThe Advanced tab has two sliders for brightening and two for darkening. TheBrightening and Darkening

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideDrag the Contrast slider to increase or decrease contrast in your image.Drag the Fill Light slider to add light to the dark are

Chapter 6: Edit ModeArea Action ResultSliders Drag BrighteningTo the right: Increases the lightening applied to the darker areas.To the left: Applies

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideArea Action ResultOn Graph Drag the graph (top)The graph changes as you left-click and drag up on the graph itself. Thegraph re

Chapter 6: Edit ModeArea Action ResultOn Image Double-click with left mousebuttonAutomatically sets Brightening to optimum for that area of the image.

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideDodge and BurnEnhance your photos and improve contrast by controlling the light and intensity of color in select areas. Dodge,

ContentsC HAPTER 1 : G ETTI NG S TARTED 1Welcome To ACDSee Pro 6 1About The ACDSee User Interface 1Manage Mode 1View Mode 2Develop Mode 2Edit Mode 2On

Chapter 2: Getting helpChapter 2: Getting helpUsing the Quick Start GuideThe Quick Start Guide contains a set of links on the left side that you can c

Chapter 6: Edit Mode3. Under Brush settings select from the following preference settings:Drag the Nib Width slider to select a brush size.Drag the Fe

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideAdvanced Color is useful for changing a single color in an image. If you have an image with a yellow car, you can use the Satur

Chapter 6: Edit ModeSelect High Quality mode or Standard mode from the top of the Advanced Color pane. To adjust colors individually, left-click acolo

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideStandardSupports previously developed images. Adjust colors individually or makeglobal adjustments.

Chapter 6: Edit ModeVertical sliderApply adjustments tothe entire image. Aslider on the left has thefollowing effects on thetabs:Saturation:Adjusts fr

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideIndividual color slidersAdjust each color withindividual sliders. Selectthe color you want toadjust and click anddrag the slide

Chapter 6: Edit ModeThe Split Tone tool gives you creative control over the Hue and Saturation of your highlights and shadows. Use the sliders to adju

ACDSee Pro 6 User Guide3. Do one of the following:Click Apply to apply your changes.Click Done to apply your changes and close the tool.Click Cancel t

Chapter 6: Edit Mode1. In Edit mode, in the Color group, click Convert to Black & White.2. Do any of the following:Drag the Percent Red slider to

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideIn View mode, click Tools | Modify | Change Color Depth, and select one of the options described below.Color depth optionsBlack

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Chapter 6: Edit ModeThe color gridsIn the top left corner there is a fixed grid of Basic colors to choose from, including gray, black, and white in th

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideAmountSpecifies the amount of sharpening applied by increasing contrast around the edges.RadiusControls the number of pixels to

Chapter 6: Edit ModeGaussianProduces an even, smooth blur.AmountSpecifies the amount of blur. Move the slider to theright to intensify the effect.Line

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideAbout Noise and Noise ReductionImage noise looks like random black, white, or colored pixels in an area of a photo where there

Chapter 6: Edit Mode4. Do one of the following:Click Done to apply your changes and close the Remove Noise tool.Click Cancel to discard all changes an

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideClick Reset to clear your changes and reset to default settings. If you saved your changes, you cannot reset your settings.If y

Chapter 6: Edit Mode4. Do one of the following:Click Done to apply your changes and close the tool.Click Cancel to discard all changes and close the t

Chapter 7: Online ModeChapter 7: Online ModeFor help with ACDSeeOnline.com, click the ACDSeeOnline.com tab, then click Help.You can use Online mode to

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideYou can use the Online mode to upload your images to ACDSeeOnline.com, an image sharing and storage service available to ACDSee

Chapter 7: Online Mode1. In Online mode, clickLogin.2. Login to your account.3. Click Upload to switch to Transfer.Your screen splits in two, with th

Chapter 3: Manage ModeChapter 3: Manage ModeManage mode is the main browsing and managing component of the user interface, and is what you see when yo

ACDSee Pro 6 User Guide3. Click the Transfer tab.4. In the Folders pane in the bottom half of the screen, right-click a folder and select Set as Sync

Chapter 7: Online ModeIn ACDSeeOnline.com and Transfer, you can create folders and make them private or public. When you make a folder public, anyonec

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideACDSeeOnline.com is also a storage service for ACDSee Pro users. You can download your images from your ACDSeeOnline.comaccount

Chapter 8: Options and configurationChapter 8: Options and configurationSetting the General OptionsYou can adjust settings in the Options dialog box t

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideTo set Manage mode options:1. In Manage mode, click Tools | Options.2. In the Options dialog box, click Manage Mode.3. On the M

Chapter 8: Options and configurationInclude file namesSearches for file and folder names that begin with the search term.Include categoriesSearches fo

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideFile List Automatically selectnew filesAutomatically selects new files when they are added to the folderdisplayed in the File L

Chapter 8: Options and configurationPop-ups Mouse cursor hoveractivates pop-upsActivates or deactivates the animated pop-up preview that displays when

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideInformation File nameDisplays the name of each file on the thumbnail in the File List pane.Choose ThumbnailInfoOpens a dialog b

Chapter 8: Options and configurationSetting the Thumbnail Style OptionsYou can use the Options dialog box to change how the thumbnails of images displ

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideImporting Photos From a DeviceImporting Photos From a CD or DVDImporting Photos From a DiskImporting Photos From a Scanner (Thi

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideShow grid linesSeparates each row and column in Details view mode with a grid line.Full row selectSelects the entire row when y

Chapter 8: Options and configurationSetting the Folders Pane OptionsYou can customize the Folders pane by showing or hiding the Easy-Select bar, displ

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideCategory deletion Confirm if categoryhas assigned filesPrompts you for confirmation when deleting a category with assignedfiles

Chapter 8: Options and configurationDate types Database dateSorts files in the Calendar pane based on the date stored in the ACDSee Prodatabase.Date t

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideSetting the Properties Pane OptionsYou can use the Options dialog box to customize the information available on the Metadata ta

Chapter 8: Options and configurationOverwriting duplicatefilesAskPrompts you for confirmation when overwriting duplicate files.RenameAutomatically res

ACDSee Pro 6 User Guide3. On the Color Management page, set or change any of the options as described below.4. Click OK to accept your changes and ret

Chapter 8: Options and configurationIn View, Develop, and Edit Mode, the shortcut [ toggles Soft Proofing on and off.Some Soft Proofing menu items are

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideDatabase locationSpecifies the location on your hard drive to store the ACDSee Pro database. Click the Browse buttonto locate a

Chapter 8: Options and configurationDecoding and caching Decode next image inadvanceAutomatically decodes the next image in sequence in View mode,resu

Chapter 3: Manage ModeSome cameras, for example, Canon, use Windows Image Acquisition (WIA) to communicate with a computer. Somescanners use TWAIN to

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideZoom options Default zoom modeSpecifies the default zoom level for images in View mode.Reset zoom mode todefault on everyimage

Chapter 8: Options and configurationEditShow icons in edit pane: Displays icons next to the tools in Edit.DevelopEnable fast image switching for RAW f

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideSetting the ACDSee Showroom OptionsYou can customize the ACDSee Showroom desktop slideshow in a number of ways, including chang

Chapter 8: Options and configurationSetting the ACDSee Quick View OptionsYou can customize ACDSee Quick View in a number of ways, including displaying

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideImage qualityDrag the slider to determine the quality of the JPEG image.EncodingProgressive: Select to enable progressive encod

Chapter 8: Options and configurationAuto-hiding Panes and PanelsYou can use the Auto Hide button to automatically hide some panes and panels in ACDSee

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideCustomizing toolbar contentsYou can customize the following toolbars:In Manage mode: The Main toolbar and the File List toolbar

Chapter 8: Options and configurationTo reset the toolbars:1. Display the Customize dialog box.2. Click the Toolbars tab, and then click Reset All.3. C

ACDSee Pro 6 User Guide1. Click the Toolbar drop-down arrow (to the right of the External Editors menu option) and select Add or Remove Buttons| Custo

Chapter 8: Options and configurationSome commands, such as Open and Copy, are available in both Manage mode and View mode. You can use the same keyboa

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideView by DateDisplays all the files grouped by the dates they were created. To deselect a date,click the check box beside the da

Chapter 9: ShortcutsChapter 9: ShortcutsManage Mode Keyboard ShortcutsYou can use the following keyboard shortcuts while working in Manage mode. There

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideThis shortcutHas this result\ (backslash)Tags or untags the image.` (grave accent)Toggles image audio on or off.ALT + LEFT ARRO

Chapter 9: ShortcutsCTRL + JOpens the Batch Rotate/Flip Images dialog box.CTRL + KPlaces the cursor in the Keywords field of the Organize tab in the P

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideCTRL + SHIFT + LOpens or closes the Selective Browsing pane.CTRL + SHIFT + MOpens or closes the Map pane.CTRL + SHIFT + OOpens

Chapter 9: ShortcutsShortcut Resulting actionDouble-clickOpens the selected image in View mode.Right-clickOpens the Manage mode context menu.SHIFT + c

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideShortcut Resulting action\ (backslash)Tags or untags the image.= (equal sign)Increases the magnification of the current image (

Chapter 9: ShortcutsShortcut Resulting actionCTRL + FOpens the Batch Convert File Format dialog box.CTRL + F4Closes the current item.CTRL + INSERTCopi

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideShortcut Resulting actionCTRL + SHIFT + TDisplays or hides the Bottom toolbar.CTRL + SHIFT + WSets the selected image as a tile

Chapter 9: ShortcutsShortcut Resulting actionSHIFT + F3Activates the zoom tool.SHIFT + HOMEDisplays the first page of the current multiple-page image.

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideShortcut Resulting actionDouble-clickCloses View mode and returns to the previous mode.Right-clickOpens the View mode context m

Chapter 3: Manage ModePlace insubfoldersSubfolders drop-down listDisplays the following pre-defined subfolder options to select:Single folder by name:

Chapter 9: ShortcutsShortcut Resulting actionALT + ENTEROpens or closes the Properties pane.BToggles the Edit Brush on and off in Edit mode.SShows bru

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideIf you would like to define your own keyboard shortcuts, see Customizing Keyboard Shortcuts .

Chapter 9: ShortcutsShortcut Resulting actionALT + ASets selected folder as an Upsync folder.ALT + DDownloads selected files and folders.ALT + ENTERDi

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideShortcut Resulting actionNum +Sort forward files and folders in the lower screen of Transfer mode.Num -Sort backward files and

Chapter 10: File formatsChapter 10: File formatsAbout RAW FilesA RAW file is like a negative. RAW files contain all of the data that was collected by

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideFor Microsoft Windows Vista® or Windows 7®To set file association options in ACDSee:1. Click Tools | File Associations | Set Fi

Chapter 10: File formatsChoose defaults for this program to pick and choose by file type.5. Click OK.348

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ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideAAbsolute ColorimetricRendering intent, generally used for proofing. Based on a device-independent color space, reproducing col

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideRename files to Rename templatedrop-down listRenames each file as it imports according these predefined renaming templates:Date

GlossaryAny operation or tool, such as resizing, converting, or renaming, that can be used to adjust multiple images or filessimultaneously.bitBits ar

ACDSee Pro 6 User Guidecolor managementProcess of adjusting your computer settings so that the color output from your printer matches the colors you s

GlossaryMeasurement of an image’s resolution. For example, 92 DPI means 92 dots horizontally and 92 dots vertically, which equals 8,464 dots per squar

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideIn fisheye distortion, the photo appears to bulge outwards from the center, as if the photo were wrapped around a sphere.Ggamma

GlossaryjaggiesIndividual pixels displayed in an image with low resolution. The appearance of pixels in an image causes lines and curves toappear jagg

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideMoving zoomed images vertically, horizontally, and diagonally across the display area to view specific areas of the image.PDFAn

GlossaryRAWAn image file format. RAW files contain all of the image data that was captured by your digital camera's sensor. RAW files are notproc

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideSepia-toned images are composed of shades of brown. Many old photographs have a sepia tone.sharpenThe sharpen tool is for sharp

GlossarywatermarkBackground text or graphics added to an image, usually to provide copyright protection.white balanceRemoves color cast to create a ph

Chapter 3: Manage ModeProperties paneMetadata tabEnter ACDSee and IPTC Metadata into to the fields to add to the files you are importing.*Opens the Ke

IndexIndex362

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideAACDSeedatabase 132importing photos 14user interface 1acquiringimporting 14acquiring photos 14Adjusting Clarity 297adjusting po

Indexbatch exporthow 97batch processingabout 97black and white 291blend modes 261blurring 293border 225brightness 269Burn Basket 86CCalendar pane 26Ca

ACDSee Pro 6 User Guidecommitting changes 158comparing images 36contact sheetscreating 89printing 96convertingdatabases 135descript.ion files 136image

Indexdatabaseabout 132adding information to 52, 54backing up 138cataloging files 135converting 135descript.ion files 136excluding folders 134exporting

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideLighting group 183Noise Reduction group 196Output Color Space group 194Perspective group 200Post-Crop Vignette group 193presets

Indexplug-ins 15display theme 306, 331downloadingphotos from a CD 20photos from a digital camera 15photos from a mobile phone 22photos from a scanner

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideResize 266Rotate 262Selections 214Sharpen 292Text 220, 223Tone Curve 272Vignette 229Watermark 224Edit mode 9Edit mode, Develop

Indexrotating 262sharpen 292special effects 231tone curve 272toolbars 327effectsabout 231Bathroom Window 231Blinds 232Blur 243Bulge 232collage 233Colo

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideRipple 248Scattered Tiles 249Sepia 250Sheet Metal 250Shift 251Slant 252Sobel 252Solarize 253Stained Glass 253Sunspot 254Swirl 2

ACDSee Pro 6 User Guide1. Connect the disk to the computer.2. Do one of the following:If the Windows AutoPlay dialog box opens, select Import pictures

IndexFile List panecustomizing 307filtering files 31full screen 25setting Details View options 311setting File List options 307setting thumbnail displ

ACDSee Pro 6 User Guidemultiple photos 103focus 191foldersbrowsing 25excluding from database 134mobile phone 22pasting 58renaming 59synchronizing file

Indexhistogram 290home folder 306HSL 282HTML album 87IImage Basket 38Image Well 74imagesadding audio 155comparing 36converting to another format 102co

ACDSee Pro 6 User Guidefrom a scanner 21IPTCadding IPTC information 52, 54removing IPTC keywords auto categories 63viewing 49JJPEG options 325Kkeyboar

IndexSearch pane 67Selective Browsing pane 70using 3views 30Map paneusing 51metadataremoving metadata 62Mirror effect 240mobile phone 22modesswitching

ACDSee Pro 6 User Guideprivacy settings 302rating system 303uploading images 11optimizing the database 141optionsACDSee Quick View 149Calendar pane 31

Indexphoto discs 148Photo Repair tool 219photos 233pincushion distortion 265Pixel Explosion effect 244pixel resize options 267Pixelate effect 245plug-

ACDSee Pro 6 User Guideratingsassigning 43RAW imagesbrowsing 30developing 163removing develop settings 171viewing 145recording image audio 155red eye

Indexsharing 82Search pane 67searchingfile name patterns 70for duplicate files 73Image Well 74Quick Search bar 66setting Quick Search options 306wildc

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideshortcutsManage mode 332mouse 340View mode 336Slant effect 252slideshowsauto advance 145configuring 79sharing 82Sobel effect 25

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideImporting Files From Specific Types Of Devices 14About Removable Devices 15Importing Photos From A Device 15Importing Photos Fr

Chapter 3: Manage ModeImporting Photos From a Mobile Phone FolderThe Mobile Phone Acquire Wizard will guide you through the process of downloading ima

Indexadding to pages (printing) 95blend modes 261displaying on images in View mode 146lists of files 138themecolor 306, 331Threshold effect 255thumbna

ACDSee Pro 6 User Guidecustomizing 320displaying text 146fullscreen mode 7histogram 290keyboard shortcuts 336magnifying glass 162mouse shortcuts 340na

IndexZzoomingautomatically 160setting level 159384

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideSystemtemplatedrop-downlistClick the drop-down list to select a different pre-defined system template.New renametemplateClick t

Chapter 3: Manage Modethe file has been processed or geotagged.The Contents BarThe Contents bar is located at the top of the File List pane and descri

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideSoundAppears if the file contains embedded or associated audio.RatingAppears if the file has been rated in the ACDSee Pro datab

Chapter 3: Manage ModeIn Manage mode, click View | Folders.When you connect a removable device, such as a mass storage device or digital camera, the F

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideIf you are using the Photo Calendar, you only see thumbnails if there are photos on a particular day in that month. Days thatha

Chapter 3: Manage ModeAdding descriptions and thumbnails in Events viewYou can add a description and a thumbnail image to dates in Events view to help

ACDSee Pro 6 User Guide3. Type a name for the new shortcut and click OK.Creating a new folderYou can create a folder, or an entire directory tree, in

Chapter 3: Manage ModeBrowsing RAW FilesBecause a RAW file is similar to a negative, it is necessary to develop, or process it, before it becomes visi

ACDSee Pro 6 User Guidethe column order.To select columns and set column order:1. In Manage mode, from the File List drop-down, click View | Choose De

Selecting Files 34Previewing Images 35Rotating Images 35Comparing Images 36Gathering Images In The Image Basket 38Cataloging And Managing Files In ACD

Chapter 3: Manage ModeShow archive filesSelect Show hidden files and folders to show files and folders that are normally hidden by your operatingsyste

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideDo one of the following:Click View | Group By | Table of Contents.Click the Group drop-down list and select Table of Contents.A

Chapter 3: Manage ModeModified DateImage PropertiesCaptionRatingTaggedMore (sort by metadata, EXIF, file properties, image attributes, IPTC informatio

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideClick a thumbnail to select the file.CTRL + click to select more than one file.SHIFT + click to select a number of files in a r

Chapter 3: Manage ModeWhen you rotate unprocessed JPEG images, ACDSee Pro performs a lossless rotation.To rotate images:1. In Manage mode or View mode

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuidePreviousSwaps the selected image with the previous image in the Comparison List.NextSwaps the selected image with the next imag

Chapter 3: Manage ModeSaveOpens a dialog box where you can save the image with a different file name and a differentfile format.PreviousSwaps the disp

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideCategoriesCategories are an easy way to organize your files into context-related sections. When you assign a file to a category

Chapter 3: Manage Mode2. Enter your search criteria and then click the Saved searches icon.The new saved search appears in the Saved Searches on the C

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideIn the Catalog pane, select the indicator to the left of each item with contents you want to display. The indicator changesorie

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideOrganize Tab 50File Tab 50Embedding ACDSee Metadata Into Files 50Using The Map Pane 51Using The Map Pane In Manage Mode 52Addin

Chapter 3: Manage ModeTo create a category:1. Do one of the following:Right-click a category in the Catalog pane, and then select New Category.In Mana

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideMake sure the category button name matches the category name in the category tree.Assigning and Searching Categories and Rating

Chapter 3: Manage ModeThe hover icons display in Thumbnail view only.Use the keyboard shortcut CTRL + 0-5 to quickly rate a file.The rating number you

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideCopyPasteDeleteEdit CategoryTo search a category or rating in the Catalog pane:Click the Category name or Rating number to disp

Chapter 3: Manage ModeAssigning Color LabelsColor labels are useful for naming and quickly identifying your processing plans for your images. Differen

ACDSee Pro 6 User Guideformats that currently do not support XMP, including RAW, PSD, ABR, the ACDSee Metadata is written to a sidecar file thatis sto

Chapter 3: Manage Mode1. In Manage mode, do one of the following:Drag selected files to a color label in the Catalog pane.Drag the color label from th

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideRemoving color labels and color label setsTo remove a color label from a file:1. In the File List pane, select one or more file

Chapter 3: Manage Modeheld in the database. ACDSee Metadata can be embedded into all your files (or just selected ones) by clicking the Tools | EmbedA

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideUsing the Map PaneThe map pane allows you to add and view photo locations to anywhere in the world. Use the map to select group

Identifying Commonly Used Search Categories 72Refining Your Auto Categories Search 73Finding Duplicate Files 73Finding Images Quickly 74Sharing Files

Chapter 3: Manage ModeNote: The map reflects the current File list. If the File list has images mapped to a different location from your defaultsettin

ACDSee Pro 6 User Guide1. In Manage mode, select one or more files in the File List pane.2. In the Properties pane, select the Metadata tab.3. Enter i

Chapter 3: Manage Mode5. Click Save.6. Enter a name for the preset and click OK. The preset will appear in the Presets drop-down list.To set a Shortcu

ACDSee Pro 6 User Guide3. Click the plus + signs to expand the tree and toggle the check boxes on and off to select your preferences. See ManageMetada

Chapter 3: Manage Mode3. To establish a hierarchy, do one of the following:In the keyword field, type the lesser or more specific keyword, followed by

ACDSee Pro 6 User Guide1. In the Keyword group, on the Organize tab, select Manage Quick Keywords from the drop-down menu. The QuickKeywords dialog bo

Chapter 3: Manage Mode2. In the Copy To Folder or Move To Folder dialog box, do one of the following:Select the Folders tab, and locate the folder on

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideTo use the Confirm File Replace dialog box:1. If you are moving a number of files and want to handle all potential file name co

Chapter 3: Manage ModeTo create a private folder:1. Close any open private folders.2. Right-click the private folder icon in the Private Folder pane a

ACDSee Pro 6 User Guide1. Open the private folder to which you want to add files.2. Click and drag the folder onto the private folder icon in the Priv

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideResizing Multiple Images 105Adjusting Exposure For Multiple Images 106Adjusting Batch Exposure Options 107Renaming Multiple Fil

Chapter 3: Manage ModeTo tag a selected image:Use the keyboard shortcut \ backslash key to toggle the tag on.Select the check box in the bottom right

ACDSee Pro 6 User Guide1. Click Tools | Remove Metadata.2. If you do not want to remove EXIF and IPTC or the Embedded ACDSee Metadata, deselect accord

Chapter 3: Manage ModeTo change the date and time properties of a file:1. Do one of the following:In Manage mode, select one or more images, and then

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideShift date and time by a specific number: Shifts all the time stamps either forwards or backwards by aspecific number of hours

Chapter 3: Manage Mode1. In Manage mode, click File | Sync | Edit Sync.2. In the Saved Synchronizations dialog box, select a synchronization from the

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideWhen ACDSee Pro searches file names, it only considers the first term in the file name. For example, a file called Cat_Dogwould

Chapter 3: Manage ModeIn Manage mode, click View | Search.Search pane areasThe Search pane contains several areas to help you manager your searches. W

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideSearch for files orfolders namedType a portion of the file or folder name for which you want to search, or select a previous se

Chapter 3: Manage Mode4. In the Properties area, click the hyperlinks to define conditional statements for each property.5. Click Start to perform the

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideSetting selective browsing criteriaThe Selective Browsing pane is divided into three areas: Folders, Catalog, and Calendar, eac

Backing Up Your Database 138Database Backup Tips And Strategies 139Backup Schedule 140Backup Location 140Backup Size 140Restoring Database Information

Chapter 3: Manage Modemoving the cursor over the edge.Searching With Auto CategoriesDo you have hundreds, possibly thousands, of images? Do you use mo

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideRefining your auto categories searchYou can refine your auto categories search by selecting more than one auto category. For ex

Chapter 3: Manage Mode8. Select Find images only if you only want to search for image files.9. Click Next.10. If no duplicates are found, click OK and

ACDSee Pro 6 User Guide1. In Manage mode or View mode, click Tools | Screen Capture.2. In the Source area of the Screen Capture dialog box, identify t

Chapter 3: Manage ModeEmailing ImagesYou can use the Send Email Wizard to send images directly from ACDSee Pro without opening an external email appli

ACDSee Pro 6 User Guide5. Click Upload.6. A new window opens providing the option to enter a message, enable download of full sized JPG, and create an

Chapter 3: Manage ModeBasic SelecttransitionsDisplays a list of transitions for you to select and plays each transition, variation, or effect in thePr

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideAlignmentSpecifies the alignment of the text captions.Background colorSpecifies a background color for the caption text.TextSpe

Chapter 3: Manage ModeFile Selection Slideshow contentsSpecifies which of the following media to include in theslideshow:All media in current folder:

ACDSee Pro 6 User GuideBasic Select transitionsDisplays a list of transitions for you to select and plays eachtransition, variation, or effect in the