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Commands | |
The PosterArtist menu bar includes the following menus, which may be needed when creating posters.
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Command |
Keyboard |
Description |
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New Poster |
Ctrl+N |
Close any open posters and create a new, blank poster. |
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Open Poster |
Ctrl+O |
Display the Open Poster dialog box for opening previously saved posters. |
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Import |
- |
Display the Import dialog box for importing posters or images. |
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Export |
- |
Display the Export dialog box for exporting poster templates. |
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Save |
Ctrl+S |
Save the open poster. |
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Save As |
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Display the Save As dialog box for saving posters with a new name. |
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Save As JPEG |
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Display the Save As JPEG dialog box for saving a copy of the poster as an image file in JPEG format. |
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Add to Templates |
- |
Register the open poster as a poster template in the library. |
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Print Preview |
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Display the Print Preview dialog box for checking the printing result. |
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Ctrl+P |
Display the Print settings panel. |
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(Recent File) |
- |
Open recently used posters. |
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Exit |
- |
Close PosterArtist. |
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Command |
Sub-command |
Keyboard |
Description |
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Undo |
Ctrl+Z |
Restore the poster to the state before your last action. |
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Redo |
Ctrl+Y |
Redo the action you undid. |
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Cut |
Ctrl+X |
Copy the selected object to the clipboard, removing it from the poster.* |
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Copy |
Ctrl+C |
Copy the selected object to the clipboard.* |
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Paste |
Ctrl+V |
Paste the object from the clipboard. |
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Paste as Text |
- |
Extract text from WMF/EMF data on the clipboard and paste it. |
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Delete |
Del |
Delete the selected object from the poster.* |
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Select All |
Ctrl+A |
Select all objects on the poster. |
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Snap to Grid |
- |
Select whether to snap an object to the grid when they come close to each other. |
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Snap to Guide |
- |
Select whether to snap an object to the guide when they come close to each other. |
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Set Grid and Guide |
- |
Display the Set Grid and Guide dialog box for changing the color or line type of the grid/guide. |
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Enter Guide Position |
- |
Display the Guide Position dialog box for specifying the guide position. |
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Change Background |
- |
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From Background Library |
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Display the Backgrounds settings panel for selecting a poster background. |
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Background Margins |
- |
Display the Background Margins dialog box for specifying page margins. |
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Preferences |
- |
Display the Preferences dialog box. |
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*Multiple objects can be selected. |
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Command |
Sub-command |
Keyboard |
Description |
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Toolbar |
- |
Show or hide toolbars. |
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Main Toolbar |
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Show or hide the main toolbar. |
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Sub Toolbar |
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Show or hide the sub toolbars. |
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Status Bar |
- |
Show or hide the status bar. |
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Temporary Tray |
Ctrl+T |
Show or hide temporary tray. |
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Select Template |
Ctrl+1 |
Display the Select Template settings panel. |
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Paper Options |
Ctrl+2 |
Display the Paper Options settings panel. |
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Edit |
Ctrl+3 |
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Photos |
- |
Display the Photos settings panel. |
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Clipart |
- |
Display the Clipart settings panel. |
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Text |
- |
Display the Text settings panel. |
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Shapes |
- |
Display the Shapes settings panel. |
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Backgrounds |
- |
Display the Backgrounds settings panel. |
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Variable Data |
- |
Display the Variable Data settings panel. |
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Ctrl+4 |
Display the Print settings panel. |
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Zoom |
- |
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100% (Fit View) |
- |
Display the entire poster in the preview. |
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Fit Width |
- |
Display the poster according to the width of the preview screen. |
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Fit Height |
- |
Display the poster according to the height of the preview screen. |
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Set Zoom |
- |
Display the Enlarged/Reduced dialog box for selecting a scale or enlargement method. |
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Ruler |
- |
Show or hide the ruler. |
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Grid |
- |
Show or hide the grid. |
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Guide |
- |
Show or hide the guide. |
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Command |
Sub-command |
Description |
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Add / Replace Image |
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From File |
Display the Insert Image dialog box for adding/changing the image to/in the poster. |
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From Image Library |
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Photos |
Display the Photos settings panel. |
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Clipart |
Display the Clipart settings panel. |
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QR Code |
Opens the QR code dialog box for adding a QR code to the poster. |
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Read from (Device Name) |
Read images from available TWAIN devices. |
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Add Text |
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Text |
The cursor changes for adding a text box. |
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Add Shape |
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Line |
The cursor changes for adding lines or arrows. |
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Rectangle |
The cursor changes for adding rectangles. |
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Ellipse |
The cursor changes for adding ellipsis or circles. |
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Command |
Sub-command |
Description |
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Edit |
Make the selected object editable. Actions vary by selected object. |
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Show Settings Panel |
Display an appropriate settings panel for the selected object. |
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Size and Position |
Display the Properties dialog box for resizing, repositioning, and rotating objects.* |
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Rotate or Flip |
Rotate or invert the selected object by predetermined or user-specified amounts.* |
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Flip Vertical |
Invert the selected object vertically.* |
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Flip Horizontal |
Invert the selected object horizontally.* |
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Rotate Left 90 degrees |
Rotate the selected object 90 degrees counter-clockwise.* |
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Rotate Right 90 degrees |
Rotate the selected object 90 degrees clockwise.* |
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Rotate 180 degrees |
Rotate the selected object 180 degrees.* |
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Specify Rotation |
Open the Properties dialog box for specifying the object orientation.* |
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Align and Distribute Objects |
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Left Align |
The selected object is aligned at the left edge of the leftmost object.†† |
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Center Horizontally |
Center the selected object relative to the middle of the leftmost and rightmost objects.†† |
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Right Align |
Align the selected object at the right edge of the rightmost object.†† |
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Top Align |
Align the selected object at the top of the top object.†† |
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Center Vertically |
Center the selected object relative to the middle of the objects on the top and bottom.†† |
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Bottom Align |
Align the selected object at the bottom of the bottom object.†† |
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Even Horizontal Spacing |
Distribute the selected object horizontally, evenly spaced from each other.†† |
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Even Vertical Spacing |
Distribute the selected object vertically, evenly spaced from each other.†† |
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Center Horizontally on Page |
Center the selected object on a virtual vertical line in the middle of the page.* |
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Center Vertically on Page |
Center the selected object on a virtual horizontal line in the middle of the page.* |
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Fit Height |
Resize all objects to match the height of the first selected object. The objects' aspect ratios are not maintained.†† |
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Fit Width |
Resize all objects to match the width of the first selected object. The objects' aspect ratios are not maintained.†† |
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Align and Distribute Objects Dialog |
Display the Align and Distribute Objects dialog box for aligning or distributing multiple objects.* |
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Fit to background (Background setting) |
Enlarge/reduce an image to the maximum poster size, send it to back, and lock it. |
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Group |
Group or ungroup multiple objects. |
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Group |
Group multiple objects to work with the group as if it were a single object.†† |
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Ungroup |
Cancel object grouping. |
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Order |
Move the selected object forward or backward.* |
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Bring to Front |
Move the selected object to the front.* |
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Send to Back |
Move the selected object to the back.* |
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Bring Forward |
Move the selected object forward one position.* |
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Send Backward |
Move the selected object back one position.* |
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Lock |
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Lock/unlock the selected object.* |
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Trim / Gradation Settings |
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Display the Edit Image and preview panel for image editing. † |
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Retouch Image |
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Display the Retouch Image dialog box for retouching images. † |
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Add to Photos / Clipart |
Display the Saving Artwork dialog box for adding the selected object to the library. |
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Properties |
Display the Properties dialog box for resizing, repositioning, and rotating objects.* |
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*Multiple objects can be selected. †Available when photos are selected. ††Available when multiple objects are selected. |
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Command |
Description |
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Download poster/material |
Download poster and image files from cloud storage. |
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Upload currently open poster |
Upload currently open poster to cloud storage. |
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Upload export file |
Export artwork and upload it to cloud storage. |
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Command |
Sub-command |
Description |
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Artwork Manager Dialog |
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Display the Artwork Manager dialog box for organizing artwork in the library. |
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Artwork Snapshot |
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Display the Artwork Snapshot dialog box for creating the artwork environment installer file. |
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Design Check |
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Perform a design check. |
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Custom |
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Main Toolbar |
Display the Customize Toolbar dialog box for customizing the main toolbar. |
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Sub Toolbar |
Display the Customize Toolbar dialog box for customizing sub toolbars. |
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Print Ambient Light Correction Chart |
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Display the Print Chart dialog box. |
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Managing Ambient Light Settings |
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Display the Ambient Light Setting dialog box. |
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Design Assist - Area Set |
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Activate Area Set mode to start the design assist function. |
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Design Assist - Generate Design |
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Start the design assist function for the specified area to generate a design. |
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Quick Exchange |
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Activate Quick Exchange mode. |
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Command |
Keyboard |
Description |
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Manual |
F1 |
Display this manual. |
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View the Readme File |
- |
Display the PosterArtist readme file. |
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About PosterArtist |
- |
Display information about PosterArtist. |
Access buttons for major commands on the main screen toolbar. Two toolbars are available. Some buttons may not be displayed if the PosterArtist screen is reduced. In that case, click 
to pop up hidden buttons.
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Command |
Name |
Description |
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Artwork Manager Dialog |
Display the Artwork Manager dialog box for organizing artwork in the library. |
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Print Preview |
Display the Print Preview dialog box for checking the printing result. |
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Use Image File |
Display the Insert Image dialog box for adding/changing images in the poster. |
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Undo |
Restore the poster to the state before your last action. |
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Redo |
Redo the action you undid. |
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Align and Distribute Objects Dialog |
Display the Align and Distribute Objects dialog box for aligning or distributing multiple objects.* |
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Flip Vertical |
Invert the selected object vertically.* |
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Flip Horizontal |
Invert the selected object horizontally.* |
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Rotate Left 90 degrees |
Rotate the selected object counter-clockwise.* |
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Rotate Right 90 degrees |
Rotate the selected object clockwise.* |
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Set Locked Status |
Lock/unlock the selected object. |
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Guide |
Show or hide the guide. |
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Snap to Guide |
Select whether to snap an object to the guide when they come close to each other. |
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Enter Guide Position |
Display the Guide Position dialog box for specifying the guide position. |
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Grid |
Show or hide the grid. |
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Snap to Grid |
Select whether to snap an object to the grid when they come close to each other. |
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Enlarge |
Enlarge the poster view. |
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Reduce |
Reduce the poster view. |
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Select a Zoom Value |
Select a scale or resize method for posters.† |
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*Multiple objects can be selected. †This function applies to the poster preview. It does not enlarge or reduce the poster itself. |
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Command |
Name |
Description |
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Resize Selection Tool |
Switch the selected object to the resize mode.* |
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Rotation Selection Tool |
Switch the selected object to the rotate mode.* |
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Text |
The cursor changes for entering text. |
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Line |
The cursor changes for adding lines or arrows. |
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Rectangle |
The cursor changes for adding rectangles. |
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Ellipse |
The cursor changes for adding ellipsis or circles. |
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QR Code |
Opens the QR code dialog box for adding/changing a QR code on the poster. |
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Hand Tool |
When a poster is displayed in a large scale, grab a point on the poster to scroll around. |
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Print Ambient Light Correction Chart |
Print the ambient light correction chart. |
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Add Translation Template |
Display the Add Translation Template dialog box for entering multilingual translated text. |
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Design Assist Area Set Mode |
Activate Area Set mode to start the design assist function. |
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Quick Exchange |
Activate Quick Exchange mode. |
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Design Check |
Switch the design check mode on or off. |
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*Multiple objects can be selected. |
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PosterArtist offers many context menus for instant access to required commands. Right-click objects on the poster to open these menus.
Context menus common to all objects
To display the following menus, right-click in the poster design area excluding objects.
This section describes context menus common to all objects. For the context menu unique to each object, refer to the context menu of the corresponding object.
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Command |
Sub-command |
Keyboard |
Description |
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Cut |
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Ctrl+X |
Copy the selected object to the clipboard, removing it from the poster.* |
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Copy |
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Ctrl+C |
Copy the selected object to the clipboard.* |
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Paste |
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Ctrl+V |
Paste the object from the clipboard. |
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Delete |
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Del |
Delete the selected object from the poster.* |
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Size and Position |
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- |
Display the Properties dialog box for resizing, repositioning, and rotating objects.* |
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Rotate or Flip |
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- |
Rotate or invert the selected object by predetermined or user-specified amounts.* |
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Flip Vertical |
- |
Invert the selected object vertically.* |
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Flip Horizontal |
- |
Invert the selected object horizontally.* |
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Rotate Left 90 degrees |
- |
Rotate the selected object 90 degrees counter-clockwise.* |
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Rotate Right 90 degrees |
- |
Rotate the selected object 90 degrees clockwise.* |
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Rotate 180 degrees |
- |
Rotate the selected object 180 degrees.* |
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Specify Rotation |
- |
Open the Properties dialog box for specifying the object orientation.* |
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Align and Distribute Objects |
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Left Align |
- |
The selected object is aligned at the left edge of the leftmost object.†† |
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Center Horizontally |
- |
Center the selected object relative to the middle of the leftmost and rightmost objects.†† |
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Right Align |
- |
Align the selected object at the right edge of the rightmost object.†† |
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Top Align |
- |
Align the selected object at the top of the top object.†† |
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Center Vertically |
- |
Center the selected object relative to the middle of the objects on the top and bottom.†† |
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Bottom Align |
- |
Align the selected object at the bottom of the bottom object.†† |
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Even Horizontal Spacing |
- | Distribute the selected object horizontally, evenly spaced from each other.†† |
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Even Vertical Spacing |
- | Distribute the selected object vertically, evenly spaced from each other.†† |
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Center Horizontally on Page |
- | Center the selected object on a virtual vertical line in the middle of the page.* |
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Center Vertically on Page |
- | Center the selected object on a virtual horizontal line in the middle of the page.* |
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Fit Height |
- | Resize all objects to match the height of the first selected object. The objects' aspect ratios are not maintained.†† |
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Fit Width |
- | Resize all objects to match the width of the first selected object. The objects' aspect ratios are not maintained.†† |
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Align and Distribute Objects Dialog |
- | Display the Align and Distribute Objects dialog box for aligning or distributing multiple objects.* |
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Group |
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- |
Group or ungroup multiple objects. |
Group |
- |
Group multiple objects to work with the group as if it were a single object.†† |
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Ungroup |
- |
Cancel object grouping. |
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Order |
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- |
Move the selected object forward or backward.* |
Bring to Front |
- | Move the selected object to the front.* |
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Send to Back |
- | Move the selected object to the back.* |
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Bring Forward |
- | Move the selected object forward one position.* |
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Send Backward |
- | Move the selected object back one position.* |
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Add to Photos / Clipart |
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- |
Display the Saving Artwork dialog box for adding the selected object to the library. |
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Properties |
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- |
Display the Properties dialog box for resizing, repositioning, and rotating objects.* |
*Multiple objects can be selected. ††Available when multiple objects are selected. |
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This section describes context menus unique to photo objects. For other context menus, see "Context menus common to all objects."
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Command |
Sub-command |
Description |
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Replace Image |
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From File |
Display the Insert Image dialog box for replacing the selected image with another.† |
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From Photo Library |
Display the Photos settings panel.† |
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Read from (Device Name) |
Read images from available TWAIN devices.† |
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Show Settings Panel |
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Display the Photos settings panel.† |
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Fit to background (Background setting) |
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Enlarge/reduce an image to the maximum poster size, send it to back, and lock it.† |
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Trim / Gradation Settings |
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Display the Edit Image dialog box and preview panel.† |
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Retouch Image |
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Display the Retouch Image dialog box for retouching images.† |
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†Available when one photo is selected. |
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This section describes context menus unique to clipart. For other context menus, see "Context menus common to all objects."
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Command |
Sub-command |
Description |
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Replace Image |
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From File |
Display the Insert Image dialog box for replacing the selected image with another.† |
From Clipart Library |
Display the Clipart settings panel.† |
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Show Settings Panel |
Display the Clipart settings panel.† |
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†Available when one clipart item is selected. |
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This section describes context menus unique to shapes. For other context menus, see "Context menus common to all objects."
Command |
Description |
Show Settings Panel |
Display the Shapes settings panel. |
This section describes context menus unique to WMF/EMF objects. For other context menus, see "Context menus common to all objects."
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Command |
Sub-command |
Description |
Replace Image |
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From File |
Display the Insert Image dialog box for replacing the selected image with another.† |
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From Photo Library |
Display the Photos settings panel.† |
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Read from (Device Name) |
Read images from available TWAIN devices.† |
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Show Settings Panel |
Display the Photos settings panel.† |
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Fit to background (Background setting) |
Enlarge/reduce an image to the maximum poster size, send it to back, and lock it.† |
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†Available when one WMF/EMF image is selected. |
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This section describes context menus unique to text objects. For other context menus, see "Context menus common to all objects."
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Command |
Keyboard Shortcut |
Description |
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Edit |
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Display text in the editing box. |
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Show Settings Panel |
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Display the Text settings panel. |
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Cut |
Ctrl+X |
Copy the selected text to the clipboard, removing it from the poster.† |
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Copy |
Ctrl+C |
Copy the selected text to the clipboard.† |
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Paste |
Ctrl+V |
Paste the text from the clipboard.† |
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Add Translation Template |
Display the Add Translation Template dialog box for entering multilingual translated fixed phrases.† |
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†Available when an editing box is displayed. |
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This section describes context menus unique to the QR code object. For other context menus, see "Context menus common to all objects".
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Command |
Description |
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Edit |
Opens the QR code dialog box for editing the QR code. |
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Command |
Sub-command |
Keyboard |
Description |
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Paste |
- |
Paste the object from the clipboard. |
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Paste as Text |
- |
Extract text from WMF/EMF data on the clipboard and paste it. |
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Select All |
Ctrl+A |
Select all objects on the poster. |
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Add Image |
- |
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From File |
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Display the Insert Image dialog box for adding images to the poster. |
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From Image Library |
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Photos |
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Display the Photos settings panel. |
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Clipart |
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Display the Clipart settings panel. |
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QR Code |
- |
Opens the QR code dialog box for adding a QR code to the poster. |
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Read from (Device Name) |
- |
Read images from available TWAIN devices. |
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Add Text |
- |
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Text |
- |
The cursor changes for adding a text box. |
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Add Shape |
- |
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Line |
- |
The cursor changes for adding lines or arrows. |
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Rectangle |
- |
The cursor changes for adding rectangles. |
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Ellipse |
- |
The cursor changes for adding ellipsis or circles. |
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Zoom |
- |
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100% (Fit View) |
- |
Display the entire poster in the preview. |
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Fit Width |
- |
Display the poster according to the width of the preview screen. |
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Fit Height |
- |
Display the poster according to the height of the preview screen. |
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Set Zoom |
- |
Display the Enlarged/Reduced dialog box for selecting a scale or enlargement method. |
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Grid and Guide |
- |
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Ruler |
- |
Show or hide the ruler. |
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Grid |
- |
Show or hide the grid. |
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Snap to Grid |
- |
Select whether to snap an object to the grid when they come close to each other. |
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Guide |
- |
Show or hide the guide. |
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Snap to Guide |
- |
Select whether to snap an object to the guide when they come close to each other. |
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Set Grid and Guide |
- |
Display the Set Grid and Guide dialog box for changing the color or line type of the grid/guide. |
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Enter Guide Position |
- |
Display the Guide Position dialog box for specifying the guide position. |
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Change Background |
- |
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From Background Library |
- |
Display the Backgrounds settings panel for selecting a poster background. |
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Background Margins |
- |
Display the Background Margins dialog box for specifying page margins. |
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Add to Templates |
- |
Register the currently displayed poster as a template in the library. |
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Design Check |
- |
Perform a design check. |
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Design Assist - Area Set |
- |
Activate Area Set mode to start the design assist function. |
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Design Assist - Generate Design |
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Start the design assist function to generate a design. |
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Quick Exchange |
- |
Activate Quick Exchange mode. |
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Preferences |
- |
Display the Preferences dialog box. |
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Command |
Sub-command |
Description |
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Temporary Tray |
Show or hide temporary tray. |
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Zoom |
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100% (Fit View) |
Display the entire poster in the preview. |
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Fit Width |
Display the poster according to the width of the preview screen. |
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Fit Height |
Display the poster according to the height of the preview screen. |
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Set Zoom |
Display the Enlarged/Reduced dialog box for selecting a scale or enlargement method. |
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Grid and Guide |
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Ruler |
Show or hide the ruler. |
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Grid |
Show or hide the grid. |
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Snap to Grid |
Select whether to snap an object to the grid when they come close to each other. |
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Guide |
Show or hide the guide. |
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Snap to Guide |
Select whether to snap an object to the guide when they come close to each other. |
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Set Grid and Guide |
Display the Set Grid and Guide dialog box for changing the color or line type of the grid/guide. |
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Enter Guide Position |
Display the Guide Position dialog box for specifying the guide position. |
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Artwork Manager Dialog |
Display the Artwork Manager dialog box for organizing artwork in the library. |
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Artwork Snapshot |
Display the Artwork Snapshot dialog box for creating the artwork environment installer file. |
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Custom |
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Main Toolbar |
Display the Customize Toolbar dialog box for customizing the main toolbar. |
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Sub Toolbar |
Display the Customize Toolbar dialog box for customizing sub toolbars. |
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Preferences |
Display the Preferences dialog box. |
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Manual |
Display this manual. |
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About PosterArtist |
Display information about PosterArtist. |
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Command |
Sub-command |
Description |
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Zoom |
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100% (Fit View) |
Display the entire poster in the preview. |
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Fit Width |
Display the poster according to the width of the preview screen. |
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Fit Height |
Display the poster according to the height of the preview screen. |
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Set Zoom |
Display the Enlarged/Reduced dialog box for selecting a scale or enlargement method. |
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Grid and Guide |
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Ruler |
Show or hide the ruler. |
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Grid |
Show or hide the grid. |
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Snap to Grid |
Select whether to snap an object to the grid when they come close to each other. |
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Guide |
Show or hide the guide. |
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Snap to Guide |
Select whether to snap an object to the guide when they come close to each other. |
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Set Grid and Guide |
Display the Set Grid and Guide dialog box for changing the color or line type of the grid/guide. |
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Enter Guide Position |
Display the Guide Position dialog box for specifying the guide position. |
