ACD Systems ACDSee 14 Betriebsanweisung

ACDSee 14 User GuideApplying An Emboss Effect 144Applying A Furry Edges Effect 144Applying A Glowing Edges Effect 145Applying A Granite Effect 145Appl

ACDSee 14 User Guide2. On the Select a format page, select a new format for your image or images from the list displayed on the Format tab.3. Select t

Chapter 3: Manage modeRotate / Flip anglesRotates the image counter-clockwise 90 degrees.Rotates the image 180 degrees.Rotates the image clockwise 90

ACDSee 14 User GuideResize optionsPercentage oforiginalPercentage Specifies how to resize the images. Enter a percentage less than 100 to reducethe im

Chapter 3: Manage modeDe-select Apply settings to all selected images and click Next Image to move to the next image, and then repeatstep 2 for each i

ACDSee 14 User GuideBatch Rename optionsTemplate Select the Use Template to rename files check box to create a renaming template. You can specify a nu

Chapter 3: Manage modeCategoriesNotesKeywordsColor LabelsAuthorsDatesRatingsCaptionsYou can also choose to exclude folders from the database, and keep

ACDSee 14 User GuideYou can embed data in files at any time.Click Tools | Embed ACDSee Metadata, and then select one of the following:In All Files: Em

Chapter 3: Manage modefor the first time, and when browsing or managing large collections of images as it reduces the loading time required for thesef

ACDSee 14 User Guide1. In Manage mode, click Tools | Database | Import, and then select Database.2. Click Next to start the wizard.3. On the Import Op

Chapter 3: Manage modeYou can use the Descript.ion tools to import your old descript.ion files and add the information to the database, or export your

Resizing An Image 163Exposure/Lighting Tools 164Adjusting Image Exposure 164Adjusting Image Levels 165Adjusting Levels Automatically 166Adjusting Tone

ACDSee 14 User GuideTo generate a list of your files:In Manage mode, click Tools | Database | Export, and then select Generate File Listing.ACDSee 14

Chapter 3: Manage modeDatabase backup tips and strategiesThe ACDSee 14 database stores information about your files, including EXIF information, file

ACDSee 14 User GuideYou can use the tools in the Database Maintenance dialog box to update folders, or to identify folders whose thumbnails anddatabas

Chapter 3: Manage modeRebuilding thumbnails and metadataSituations can develop in which your images will be out of sync with the thumbnail images disp

ACDSee 14 User GuideManaging plug-insThe Plug-in Settings dialog box displays a list of all the ACD Systems plug-ins installed on your computer. You c

Chapter 3: Manage mode3. Click the Plug-in Help button.101

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 14 User GuideTo start Auto Advance:1. Open a group of images in View mode.2. Click View | Auto Advance | Options.3. In the Auto Advance dialog

Chapter 4: View mode1. Position the cursor in the Description text box where you want to display the file information and click Insert Metadata.2. In

ACDSee 14 User GuideSetting The Organize Pane Options 188Setting The Calendar Pane Options 189Setting The CD/DVD Management Options 190Setting The Pro

ACDSee 14 User Guide1. Place a disc containing images into your CD-ROM drive.2. In Manage mode, click File | New | Photo Disc.3. In the New Disc dialo

Chapter 4: View modeACDSee Quick View viewing optionsPrevious View the previous image.Next View the next image.Rotate Left Rotate the image to the lef

ACDSee 14 User Guide1. In Manage mode, click File | Shell.2. Select one of the following options:Open: Opens the file using the application that Windo

Chapter 4: View modeTo see the number of images, and select them by number, click the down-arrow at the top of the sidebar, and then selectthe number

ACDSee 14 User GuideSelection and media controls toolbar buttonsShow Selection Toggles between showing and hiding the selection handles.Play Selection

Chapter 4: View mode1. Select part of the video.2. On the Selection and media controls toolbar, click the Extract Frames button, and then select one o

ACDSee 14 User Guide1. Do one of the following:Select an image in Manage mode.Open an image in View mode.2. Click Tools | Image Audio | Edit.3. In the

Chapter 4: View modeSelection optionsZoom To Zooms in on the selected area.Copy Copies the selected area to the Clipboard.Save Crop As Saves the selec

ACDSee 14 User Guide4. On the Page Settings tab, specify the image position on the paper and the margin widths.5. Specify the number of prints of each

Chapter 4: View modeZoom menu optionsZoom In Increases the magnification of the image.Zoom Out Decreases the magnification of the image.Actual Size Di

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ACDSee 14 User Guide3. In the Zoom options area, select one of the following options from the Default zoom mode drop-down list:Actual Size: Keeps imag

Chapter 4: View modePanning a magnified imageIn View mode, you can pan large images by moving them vertically, horizontally, and diagonally across the

Chapter 5: Edit modeChapter 5: Edit modeMake your final edits in Edit mode, where you can apply fine-tuned adjustments on the more limitedRGB image d

ACDSee 14 User GuideEditing an imageTo edit an image:1. Select Edit mode.2. In the Selections group, click Selections.3. In the Repair group, click Re

Chapter 5: Edit modeUsing presets in EditMany ACDSee 14 editing tools and special effects allow you to save your settings as presets. This is convenie

ACDSee 14 User GuideIn Edit mode, select File | Restore to Original.To revert an image back to the original in Manage or View mode:1. Select the image

Chapter 5: Edit modePreviewing changes to imagesYou can use the Preview bar to see how the changes you are making affect your image. The Preview bar s

ACDSee 14 User GuideResize options Fit within options ActionEnlarge only Width only Resizes the image if the specified dimensions are larger than thei

Chapter 5: Edit modeTo save the image and return to the mode you were in previously:1. Click Done.2. Select one of the following:Save: Save your chang

ACDSee 14 User GuideAdd: Vignette, Special EffectExposure/Lighting: Exposure, Levels, Auto Levels, Tone Curves, LightingColor: White Balance, Color Ba

Chapter 5: 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 14 User Guide3. Do any of the following:Slide the Threshold slider to adjust the number of pixels to be included or excluded. The Threshold sli

Chapter 5: Edit modeDetailAdd (Special Effects)3. Use the tool to edit the image.Use any of these special selections options:Show/HideSelectionClick t

ACDSee 14 User GuideRemoving flawsYou can use the Repair Tool to remove flaws such as:Skin blemishesTelephone wires and other unwanted objectsFlash fl

Chapter 5: Edit modeAdd toolsAdding text to an imageYou can use the Add Text tool in Edit to add formatted text to a photo, or add talk and thought bu

ACDSee 14 User GuideAdd Text optionsBubble Text Settings Talk Encloses your text in a comic-book text bubble with a pointed stem.Thought Encloses your

Chapter 5: Edit modeTool InstructionsPencil Drag over the image to draw a free-flowing line.Rectangle Drag over the image to create rectangle. Press t

ACDSee 14 User GuideTo add a border to an image:1. In Edit mode, in the Add group, click Borders.2. Create the border by selecting its size, color, te

Chapter 5: Edit modeBorders options135

Chapter 1: Getting startedChapter 1: Getting startedWelcome to ACDSee 14Welcome to ACDSee 14, and congratulations on choosing the industry-leading dig

ACDSee 14 User GuideEyedropper Picks up the color beneath the cursor when you click on the image. The borderchanges to the clicked color, which also a

Chapter 5: Edit modeEdge effects DropshadowAdds a drop-shadow to the image that appears to lift it off the page.The drop shadow appears behind the ima

ACDSee 14 User Guide1. In ACDSee 14, close the Borders tool if it is open.2. In Manage mode, copy and paste your texture files into this folder:C:\Pro

Chapter 5: Edit modeVignette optionsHorizontal Specifies the focal point of the portrait on the horizontal axis. A value of 500 places the center in t

ACDSee 14 User GuideApplying a Bathroom Window effectThe Bathroom Window effect divides your images into bars, transforming them so they resemble the

Chapter 5: Edit mode1. In Edit mode, in the Add group, click Special Effect.2. Click Bulge.3. On the Bulge tab, set the options as described below.4.

ACDSee 14 User Guide1. In Edit mode, in the Add group, click Special Effect.2. Click Colored Edges.3. On the Colored Edges tab, set the options as des

Chapter 5: Edit mode3. Do one of the following:Click Done to accept your changes and close the pane.Click Cancel to discard your changes and close the

ACDSee 14 User GuideTo use the Edge Detect effect:1. In Edit mode, in the Add group, click Special Effect.2. Click Edge Detect.3. Do one of the follow

Chapter 5: Edit modeFurry Edges optionsFrequency Specifies how much fur is added to the image. The higher the setting, the more dense the fur that isa

ACDSee 14 User GuideMap view and geotagging supportFind and organize your photos by location with new Map view and geotagging support. Instantly view

ACDSee 14 User Guide1. In Edit mode, in the Add group, click Special Effect.2. Click Granite.3. On the Granite tab, set the options as described below

Chapter 5: Edit mode5. Do one of the following:Click Done to accept your changes and close the pane.Click Cancel to discard your changes and close the

ACDSee 14 User GuideOld optionsAge Specifies the intensity or degree of the effect. (The numbers do not correspond to how old the photoshould appear.)

Chapter 5: Edit mode1. In Edit mode, in the Add group, click Special Effect.2. Click Pencil Drawing.3. Do one of the following:Click Done to accept yo

ACDSee 14 User Guide3. On the Pixelate tab, drag the Width and Height sliders to set the size of the pixels in your image. Select the Square checkbox

Chapter 5: Edit modeRadial waves optionsHorizontal position Specifies the center of the waves on the horizontal axis. A value of 500 places the waves

ACDSee 14 User Guideanother time.To apply a Ripple effect:1. In Edit mode, in the Add group, click Special Effect.2. Click Ripple.3. On the Ripple tab

Chapter 5: Edit modeScattered Tiles optionsTile size Specifies the size of the tiles.Scatter amount Specifies how much the tiles will move from their

ACDSee 14 User GuideApplying a Shift effectYou can use the Shift effect to divide your images into bars and shift them in random directions. You can s

Chapter 5: Edit modeApplying a Sobel effectYou can use the Sobel effect to create a highlighted outline of your image. After creating a black image, t

Chapter 1: Getting startedDo more in the cloudYour free ACDSee Online account is your personal space inthe cloud to store, manage and share your image

ACDSee 14 User Guide4. Do one of the following:Click Done to accept your changes and close the pane.Click Cancel to discard your changes and close the

Chapter 5: Edit modeSwirl optionsHorizontal position Specifies the center of the swirl on the horizontal axis. A value of 500 places the swirl in the

ACDSee 14 User Guide5. Do one of the following:Click Done to accept your changes and close the pane.Click Cancel to discard your changes and close the

Chapter 5: Edit modeWater Drops optionsDensity Specifies the number of water drops on the photo. Drag the slider to the left to remove water drops.Dra

ACDSee 14 User Guide1. In Edit mode, in the Add group, click Special Effect.2. Click Weave.3. On the Weave tab, set the options as described below.4.

Chapter 5: Edit modeCreating a custom special effect filter (Convolution effect)You can use the Convolution filter to create your own special effects.

ACDSee 14 User GuideSelect Show grid overlay to display a grid over the image. You may find that the grid helps you straighten the imageand understand

Chapter 5: Edit mode5. Do one of the following:Click Done to crop the image and close the tool.Click Cancel to exit the tool without cropping the imag

ACDSee 14 User GuideOriginal: Maintains the original image's width to height ratio.1 x 1: Forces the width and height to be equal.2 x 3: Forces a

Chapter 5: Edit modeImage Exposure optionsExposure Drag the slider to the right to increase the exposure, or drag to the left to decrease exposure.Aut

ACDSee 14 User GuideStarting ACDSee 14After you install ACDSee 14 on your computer, an application icon appears on the desktop and in the Start menu.T

ACDSee 14 User GuideLevels optionsChannel Specifies the brightness or color channel you want to adjust.Shadows Specifies the blackpoint of an image.Mo

Chapter 5: Edit mode3. Use the Strength slider to fine tune the amount of exposure you want to apply.4. Click Exposure Warning to make overexposed and

ACDSee 14 User GuideIn Edit mode, in the Exposure/Lighting group, click Lighting.To add light to dark areas:1. Drag the Highlights slider to the right

Chapter 5: Edit modeAdjusting color balanceYou can adjust an image's color values using the Color Balance tool. You can save your options as a pr

ACDSee 14 User GuideColor depth optionsBlack and White Two-color black and white palette16 Grays 16-color grayscale palette256 Grays 256-color graysca

Chapter 5: Edit modeOn the far right is a color slider. In the slider, the actual color selected is where the small black arrow appears. You can then

ACDSee 14 User Guide3. Set the options as described below.4. Do one of the following:Click Done to apply your changes and close the Blur tool.Click Ca

Chapter 5: Edit modeColor noise is random variations of color in the image.Noise is visually distracting, so in most cases you will want to reduce noi

ACDSee 14 User GuideAdding noiseYou can use the Add Noise tool to add a grainy texture to an image. Adding small amounts of noise can reduce the appea

Chapter 6: Online modeChapter 6: Online modeFor help with ACDSeeOnline.com, click the ACDSeeOnline.com tab, then click Help.You can use Online mode to

Chapter 1: Getting startedAbout the ACDSee 14 user interfaceManage modeManage mode is the main browsing and managing component of the user interface,

ACDSee 14 User GuideYou can use the Online mode to upload your images to ACDSeeOnline.com, an image sharing and storage service available to ACDSee14

Chapter 6: Online mode4. Use the drop-down list in the top right corner to select one of the following:Upload Original with associated data: Upload im

ACDSee 14 User Guide1. In Transfer, in the Folders pane in the bottom half of the screen, right-click a Sync to Web folder, and select Edit Sync toWeb

Chapter 6: Online modeRight-click a public folder and select Share to Email, post on a social networking site, or to create a widget.Changing the rati

ACDSee 14 User GuideThe Transfer Manager lets you monitor the progress of your uploads and downloads on your ACDSeeOnline.com account, and alsolets yo

Chapter 7: Options and configurationChapter 7: Options and configurationSetting optionsSetting the General optionsYou can adjust settings in the Optio

ACDSee 14 User GuideManage mode optionsDefault start folder Remember fromprevious sessionOpens Manage mode in the same folder that was open the last t

Chapter 7: Options and configuration1. In Manage mode, click Tools | Options.2. In the Options dialog box, click File List.3. On the File List page, s

ACDSee 14 User GuideFile List Automatically selectnew filesAutomatically selects new files when they are added to the folderdisplayed in the File List

Chapter 7: Options and configurationApply filteringcriteriaShows any of the followingthat you select, and hidesany that are not selected.Show image fi

ACDSee 14 User GuideNotice of LiabilityThe information in this document is distributed on an “As Is” basis, without any representation or warranty of

ACDSee 14 User GuideOnline modeOnline mode provides an easy way to upload images to ACDSeeOnline.com to share with your contacts or the public. In Onl

ACDSee 14 User Guide1. In Manage mode, click Tools | Options.2. In the Options dialog box, click File List | Thumbnail Info.3. On the Thumbnail Info p

Chapter 7: Options and configuration1. In Manage mode, click Tools | Options.2. In the Options dialog box, click File List | Thumbnail Style.3. On the

ACDSee 14 User Guide1. Do one of the following:In Manage mode, click Tools | Options | Preview.In Manage mode, right-click in the Preview pane and sel

Chapter 7: Options and configuration1. In Manage mode, click Tools | Options2. In the Options dialog box, click Organize.3. On the Organize page, set

ACDSee 14 User GuideCalendar pane optionsDate types Database date Sorts files in the Calendar pane based on the date stored in the ACDSee 14database.D

Chapter 7: Options and configuration1. In Manage mode, click Tools | Options.2. In the Options dialog box, click Properties Pane.3. On the Properties

ACDSee 14 User GuideFile Management optionsConfirmations Confirm folder delete Prompts you for confirmation when deleting folders.Confirm file delete

Chapter 7: Options and configurationDatabase optionsDatabase location Specifies the location on your hard drive to store the ACDSee 14 database. Click

ACDSee 14 User GuideView Mode optionsDecoding and caching Decode next image inadvanceAutomatically decodes the next image in sequence in View mode,res

Chapter 7: Options and configurationDisplay optionsZoom options Default zoom mode Specifies the default zoom level for images in View mode.Reset zoom

Chapter 1: Getting startedFile List This pane displays the contents of the currently selected folder, the results of your latest search, or thefiles a

ACDSee 14 User GuideACDSee Online optionsFolder locations Temporary folder Click the Browse button to change the folder where ACDSee 14temporarily kee

Chapter 7: Options and configurationACDSee Showroom optionsPicture Folder Include subfolders Select this option if you want to include photos from sub

ACDSee 14 User GuideACDSee Quick View optionsUse ACDSee QuickViewIf selected, ACDSee Quick View is set as the default viewer for images when ACDSee 14

Chapter 7: Options and configurationA horizontal pushpin indicates that the pane is set to automatically hide when you click outside of it.A vertical

ACDSee 14 User GuideIn View mode, click the drop-down arrow, located to the right of the Bottom toolbar, select Add or Remove Buttons, andthen select

Chapter 7: Options and configurationYou must configure an external editor before you can assign a shortcut key to it or place it as a button on the to

ACDSee 14 User GuideTo specify whether the application can handle multiple images at the same time, select or clear the check box in theSupports Multi

Chapter 7: Options and configurationChanging the display themeIn ACDSee 14 you can change the display theme to change the background color of the pane

Chapter 8: ShortcutsChapter 8: ShortcutsManage mode keyboard shortcutsYou can use the following keyboard shortcuts while working in Manage mode. There

ACDSee 14 User GuideWorking with Manage mode panesYou can open and close panes in Manage mode to suit your preferences, and move, float, or stack any

ACDSee 14 User GuideThis shortcut Has this result\ (backslash) Tags or untags the image.` (grave accent) Toggles image audio on or off.ALT + LEFT ARRO

Chapter 8: ShortcutsCTRL + R Opens the Batch Resize Images dialog box.CTRL + S Creates a slideshow from the currently selected images.CTRL + T Opens t

ACDSee 14 User GuideF9 Changes the File List to Tiles view.F10 Changes the File List to Icons view.F11 Changes the File List to List view.F12 Changes

Chapter 8: ShortcutsShortcut Resulting action\ (backslash) Tags or untags the image.= (equal sign) Increases the magnification of the current image (z

ACDSee 14 User GuideShortcut Resulting actionCTRL + T Opens the Batch Adjust Time Stamp dialog box.CTRL + V Pastes the contents of the Clipboard.CTRL

Chapter 8: ShortcutsShortcut Resulting actionL Toggles the pan lock.PAGE DOWN Displays the next item.PAGE UP Displays the previous item.PAUSE Stops or

ACDSee 14 User GuideShortcut Resulting actionDouble-click Closes View mode and returns to the previous mode.Right-click Opens the View mode shortcut m

Chapter 8: ShortcutsEdit mode mouse shortcutsUse the following mouse shortcuts in Edit mode to make quick image adjustments.To print this page for eas

ACDSee 14 User GuideShortcut Resulting actionALT + A Sets selected folder as an Upsync folder.ALT + D Downloads selected files and folders.ALT + ENTER

Chapter 8: ShortcutsTo print this page for easy reference, right-click and select Print.Shortcut Resulting actionClick + drag Selects a group of image

Chapter 1: Getting startedDrag one pane inside another, hold your cursor over the center of the Docking Compass, and then release the mousebutton.2. T

Chapter 9: File formatsChapter 9: File formatsSupported file formatsACDSee 14 supports over 50 different file formats. The files that you can view or

ACDSee 14 User GuideABR Brush filesANI Windows animated cursor Shows cursor animationART AOL ART Still imagesBMP Windows Bitmap Windows and OS/2; 2/8/

Chapter 9: File formatsPSD Adobe PhotoShop Document RGB, grayscale, duotone, paletted and bi-levelLab color interpreted as grayscale onlyPSP Paint Sho

ACDSee 14 User GuideArchive formats that ACDSee 14 readsARJ ARJ archive ARJ formatCAB CAB archive Microsoft CAB file formatGZ GZ archive Unix GZIP (Gn

Chapter 9: File formatsVideo and audio file formats that ACDSee 14 readsAIF Audio Interchange File FormatAIFC Audio Interchange File FormatAIFF Audio

ACDSee 14 User GuideSupported RAW formatsACD Systems constantly adds new RAW formats to the list of supported formats. To make it easier to keep the l

Chapter 9: File formatsYou can change file associations directly in Microsoft Windows Vista or Windows 7 by going to your desktop and clickingStart |

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ACDSee 14 User GuideTo open a group of images in View mode:1. In Manage mode, in the File List pane, select a group of images.2. Press Enter.3. To nav

ACDSee 14 User GuideTo browse and view your images and videos, and listen to your audio files with ACDSee 14, your system must include the followingco

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ACDSee 14 User GuideAAbsolute ColorimetricRendering intent, generally used for proofing. Based on a device-independent color space, reproducing colors

GlossaryBits are small units of computer memory. The color depth of your image is constrained by the number of bits available to storecolor informatio

ACDSee 14 User GuideProcess that converts data to a storage format requiring less space than the original data.contact sheetPhysical or digital page t

GlossaryStandard for storing information, primarily with images that use JPEG compression. Most digital cameras create EXIF informationand embed it in

ACDSee 14 User Guideimage resolutionQuality of image details and colors. Also used to describe the quality of monitors and printer output.image viewer

GlossaryOopacityDetermines how visible an effect is when applied to an image or a selection. High opacity produces a more solid effect, while lowopaci

ACDSee 14 User GuideAssign ratings (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) to photos to help sort and manage them more easily.RAWAn image file format. RAW files contain all o

GlossarysharpnessThe sharpness in an image is determined, primarily, by your digital camera's lens and sensor. You can also create the illusion o

Chapter 1: Getting startedBottom toolbarAdd to image basket Adds the image to the image basket.Rotate left Rotates the image to the left.Rotate right

ACDSee 14 User GuideStandard language for Web documents.zoomIn ACDSee 14, zoom refers to the process of increasing or decreasing the display scale for

ACDSee 14 User Guide AACDSeedatabase 90importing photos 18starting 4system requirements 225user interface 5what's new 1acquiringimporting 18acqui

Indexmoving panes 8Organize pane 188Preview pane 187toolbars 199View mode 193Ddatabaseabout 90adding information to 56backing up 96cataloging files 92

ACDSee 14 User Guidebrightness 164cloning 130configuring editors 200correcting shadows and highlights 167cropping 162exposure 166flipping 162light lev

Indexfile formats 217File List panecustomizing 182filtering files 34full screen 29setting Details View options 187setting File List options 182setting

ACDSee 14 User Guideconverting to another format 85copying 52downloading 18emailing 68extracting from video files 110finding quickly 66import 19import

Indexnoiseabout 172adding to an image 174removing from an image 173OOilpaint effect 147Old effect 147Online mode 12, 175copy URL 178creating an accoun

ACDSee 14 User Guideratingsassigning 44RAW imagessupported formats 222recording image audio 111red eye reduction 129removeable devices 18renamingfile

Indexsoundadding to images 111recording 111Stained Glass effect 155start folderdefault 182startingACDSee 4Sunspot effect 156supported file formats 217

ACDSee 14 User Guidetext on images in View mode 104Vignette effect 138Wwallpaper 108Water Drops effect 158Water effect 158Waves effect 159Weave effect

ACDSee 14 User GuideIn Edit mode, you can:Use the Selection tool to select and apply edits to a specific part of the image.Remove flaws or red eye.Add

User GuideV5.1Serial number© 2006-2011 ACD Systems International Inc. All Rights Reserved Worldwide.

Chapter 1: Getting startedYou cannot take an image from Online mode and open it in Edit mode. To edit an image, select an image in Manage or Viewmode

Chapter 2: Getting helpChapter 2: Getting helpUsing ACDSee 14 HelpThere are two levels to the help system:The main help system that contains detailed

ANY KIND, OR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER RESULTING FROM LOSS OF USE, DATA OR PROFITS, WHETHER OR NOT ADVISED OFTHE POSSIBILITY OF DAMAGE, AND ON ANY THEORY

ACDSee 14 User GuideOther links take you to the support page, to the registration page, or the community home page where you can join the communityand

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 14 User GuideImporting photosImporting files with ACDSee 14You can use ACDSee 14 to download images from devices like your digital camera, flas

Chapter 3: Manage moderemovable devices are:USB Removable device: Removable devices include memory cards that you can attach to your computer using a

ACDSee 14 User GuideIf your camera connects to the computer as a removable drive, you can also simply copy photos directly from the File Listand Folde

Chapter 3: Manage modeImport From options21

ACDSee 14 User GuideView files View by Date Displays all the files grouped by the dates they were created. To deselect a date,click the check box besi

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

ACDSee 14 User GuideRename files to Rename templatedrop-down listRenames each file as it imports according these predefined renaming templates:Date/ti

Chapter 3: Manage modeImporting photos from a CD or DVDYou can download photos from a CD or DVD using the Import From dialog box, or the Folders pane.

ACDSee 14 User GuideTo use the Get Photos Wizard, your scanner needs to use Windows Imaging Acquisition or TWAIN. If you are not sure how yourscanner

Chapter 3: Manage modeDate/time - sequence number: Renames the files using the date and time each file was created and a sequentialnumber.Camera-filen

ACDSee 14 User GuideFiles display as thumbnails in the File List pane by default. However, you can change the File List pane view from thumbnails tode

Chapter 3: Manage modeOverlay iconsSound Appears if the file contains embedded or associated audio.Rating Appears if the file has been rated in the AC

ACDSee 14 User GuideIn Manage mode, click View | Folders.When you connect a removable device, such as a mass storage device or digital camera, the Fol

Chapter 3: Manage modeCalendar pane view optionsEvents View Switches the Calendar pane to Events view. In the Events view you see only those months du

ACDSee 14 User GuideTo select a specific thumbnail in the Events view or Photo Calendar:1. Expand the month to see the dates on which images or media

Chapter 3: Manage modeIn the Favorites pane, right-click the shortcut or folder, click Delete, and then click Yes to confirm that you want to delete t

ACDSee 14 User Guide1. In Manage mode, click View | View | Choose Details.2. In the Choose Details dialog box, do one or more of the following:To add

Chapter 3: Manage modequickly organize your images according to the camera you used to capture the images. Similarly, if you save your images intodiff

ContentsC H APTER 1 : G ETTI NG S TARTED 1Welcome To ACDSee 14 1What’s New In ACDSee 14 1Starting ACDSee 14 4About The ACDSee 14 User Interface 5Manag

ACDSee 14 User GuideDo one of the following:Click View | Group By | None.Click the Group drop-down list and select None.Selecting files in one or more

Chapter 3: Manage modeCustom sorting filesYou can use custom sorting to customize the order of files in the File List pane. After custom sorting your

ACDSee 14 User GuideClick View | Preview.Rotating imagesYou can rotate images in Manage and View modes using the Rotate icons in the bottom toolbar.Wh

Chapter 3: Manage modeCompare Images toolbarPrevious Swaps the selected image with the previous image in the Comparison List.Next Swaps the selected i

ACDSee 14 User GuideSave Opens a dialog box where you can save the image with a different file name and a differentfile format.Previous Swaps the disp

Chapter 3: Manage modeCategoriesCategories are an easy way to organize your files into groups or hierarchies that make sense to you. When you assign a

ACDSee 14 User GuideYou can assign a rating or category to any type of file, but the options in the Special Items area only apply to images.The ACDSee

Chapter 3: Manage modeOrganize iconsCategory Identifies files that have been assigned to a category.Ratings 1-5 Identifies file ratings.New Saved sear

ACDSee 14 User GuideCreate Category setsIf you have a long list of categories, or would like to break your categories up into different events or area

Chapter 3: Manage modeTo assign files to categories or ratings in the Organize pane:1. In Manage mode, do one of the following:Drag selected files to

ACDSee 14 User GuideImporting Photos From A CD Or DVD 25Importing Photos From A Disk 25Importing Photos From A Scanner 25Importing Photos From A Mobil

ACDSee 14 User Guide1. In the File List pane, select the files you want to assign a rating.2. In the Properties pane, select the Metadata tab.3. Click

Chapter 3: Manage modeExample of hovering over a thumbnail to click and select a color label:The hover icons display in Thumbnail view only.Assign and

ACDSee 14 User GuideTo delete a Label Set:1. In the Organize pane, click the Labels settings button and select Edit Label Sets.2. Select the set you w

Chapter 3: Manage modeUse the thumbnail hover icons to tag, rate and add color labels to your images. Alternatively you can display these settingin th

ACDSee 14 User GuideUsing the Map paneThe map pane allows you to add and view photo locations on the map. Use the map to select groups of files for fu

Chapter 3: Manage modeUsing the Map pane in Manage modeAll geotagged images in your current file list will be indicated by pins on the map. Click a pi

ACDSee 14 User GuideCopying and moving filesYou can use the Copy To Folder and Move To Folder commands to relocate files and folders on your hard driv

Chapter 3: Manage mode3. Paste the image into your other application.Pasting files and foldersYou can cut or copy files to the Clipboard, and then pas

ACDSee 14 User GuideStoring files in private foldersPrivate folders are secure folders where you can store confidential files. When you place files in

Chapter 3: Manage mode3. Click Yes to move the files to the private folder.When you add files and folders to a private folder they are removed from th

Searching 60Searching With ACDSee 14 60Using The Quick Search Bar 60Using The Search Pane 61Searching With File Name Patterns 63Using Selective Browsi

ACDSee 14 User GuideTo tag a selected image:Use the keyboard shortcut \ backslash key to toggle the tag on.Select the check box in the bottom right co

Chapter 3: Manage modeWhen you click Apply or Enter in Manage Mode, the focus is returned to the File List pane allowing you to quickly makeanother fi

ACDSee 14 User GuideTo select more than one keyword, press and hold the CTRL key while selecting the keywords.7. Click Remove.8. Click OK.9. Click OK.

Chapter 3: Manage modeUse specific date and time: Changes the selected time stamp in each file to a specific date and time. Type the newdate and time

ACDSee 14 User Guide1. In Manage mode, click File | Sync | Edit Sync.2. In the Saved Synchronizations dialog box, select a synchronization from the li

Chapter 3: Manage modeQuick Search operatorsYou can use the following operators to further refine or expand your searches in the Quick Search bar. Not

ACDSee 14 User GuideSaved searches If you have saved a search, it is listed in this drop-down list for you to select and run again. Whenyou click Star

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 14 User GuideWith the Selective Browsing pane open, do any of the following:In the Folders pane, select one or more folders.In the Organize pan

Chapter 3: Manage modeIdentifying commonly used search categoriesIf there are certain auto categories in the Photo Properties grouping that you use fr

ACDSee 14 User GuideRenaming Multiple Files 89Managing Database Information 90About The ACDSee 14 Database 90Excluding Folders From The Database 92Cat

ACDSee 14 User Guide3. In the Duplicate Finder dialog box, on the Select Search Type page, add any other files and folders you want to search.4. Do on

Chapter 3: Manage modeTaking a screen captureYou can use the ACDSee 14 Screen Capture utility to create images from different areas of your screen. Yo

ACDSee 14 User GuideEmailing imagesYou can use the Send Email Wizard to send images directly from ACDSee 14 without opening an external email applicat

Chapter 3: Manage modeACDSee Screensaver optionsBasic Select transitions Displays a list of transitions for you to select and plays each transition, v

ACDSee 14 User GuideViewing and configuring a slideshowYou can view a slideshow of images from Manage mode or from View mode. You can also configure y

Chapter 3: Manage modeFile Selection Slideshow contents Specifies which of the following media to include in theslideshow:All media in current folder:

ACDSee 14 User GuideVariations Click the drop-down list to select fromthe following:None: Uses no variations.Pan and Zoom: Zooms in andpans across eac

Chapter 3: Manage modeSlide order Select one of the following options tospecify the order to display yourimages:ForwardShuffleMusic directory Displays

ACDSee 14 User Guideplay when the image is displayed. Note that the options available depend on your choice of output file format, and not allformats

Chapter 3: Manage modeIf you have configured ACDSee Showroom to open when you start your computer, it will automatically open the next timeyou start y

Zooming Images 114Zooming An Image 114Setting The Zoom Level 115Automatically Shrinking Or Enlarging Images 115Displaying A Thumbnail Of A Magnified I

ACDSee 14 User GuideSelect the Number of images per slide from the drop-down list. (If you select more than one, the Title and Notesoptions on the nex

Chapter 3: Manage modeMPV Disc: Creates an MPV CD containing a slideshow of images that can be viewed on an MPV-capable device. An MPVdisc contains a

ACDSee 14 User Guide1. In Manage mode, in the File List pane, select the images you want to share.2. Click Tools | Create | HTML Album.3. On the Style

Chapter 3: Manage mode1. In Manage mode, click File | Send | Upload to.2. Click one of the names in the Select a service to upload to box.Information

ACDSee 14 User GuideContact sheet format optionsThumbnail settings Size Specifies the number of columns and rows to create on each page.Spacing Create

Chapter 3: Manage mode6. Select one of the following:Add to existing archive: Adds your files to an existing archive. This option is only available if

ACDSee 14 User Guide3. Click OK.4. Close ACDSee 14 and restart it to activate the plug-in.To share your images with SendPix:1. In Manage mode, in the

Chapter 3: Manage mode4. On the Printer Options tab, specify the printer you want to use, the paper size, the number of copies you want, the rangeof p

ACDSee 14 User GuideSetting image size and positioningYou can use the Page Settings tab in the Print dialog box to adjust and control the size of the

Chapter 3: Manage modeSetting contact sheet printing optionsThe Contact sheet format area of the print utility contains settings you can adjust to con