Studio-Scrap 4. You will also be able to give free rein to your creative mind by composing an infinite number of new templates.

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1 Studio-Scrap 4 Thank you for choosing Studio-Scrap 4 to create and print your graphic layouts. Using the numerous templates on offer, you will be able to add your photos into pre-defined shapes and enhance the entire layout with titles, images and embellishments. You will also be able to give free rein to your creative mind by composing an infinite number of new templates. The ease with which you can export documents to different formats will allow you to share your layouts with family and friends. This user manual shows you how to get started, and lets you discover the software's wealth of features.

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3 Table of Contents INSTALLATION AND REGISTRATION 1 Installation 1 Installation from DVD 1 Ordering via online download 2 Opening the application 2 Opening a layout 4 Uninstalling 5 Switching computers 5 Updating the program 6 GETTING STARTED 7 Vocabulary used 7 Welcome screen 8 General Presentation 9 Opening a layout / an photobook 10 Layout or photobook choice 10 Viewing an photobook 11 Creating a layout 12 Layout format 13 Choosing a template 14 Adding photos 15 Adding a background color 16 Adding a title 18 Saving and Printing 18 CREATING OR MODIFYING A TEMPLATE 19 Page or photobook format 19 Table of Contents - i

4 The templates 20 Illustration of a few templates 20 Selecting a template 22 Global transformation of the template 23 Creating your own template 24 Initializing the template 24 Laying out the shapes 25 Saving this template 27 SHAPES / MASKS 29 Choosing a shape 29 Shaping mode 30 Photo mode 31 Shapes list 31 Position and size 32 The zoom 32 Order of shapes within the list 33 Adding a new shape 34 Replacing a shape 35 Deleting a shape 35 Changing the size of a shape 36 Maintaining the proportions of a shape 36 Stretch a shape 36 Modifying the shape 37 Moving shapes 38 Moving a shape 38 Moving several shapes 39 Display of the magnetic grid 40 Aligning or centering two shapes 40 Rotation and symmetry 43 Graphical method 43 Accurate method 43 Flip horizontally and vertically 44 Adding a border 44 Transparent shapes 45 Grouping / Ungrouping shapes 45 Grouping shapes 45 Ungrouping shapes 46 ii - Table of Contents

5 Merging shapes 46 Punching a shape 48 Adding a drop shadow 48 PHOTOS / COLORS AND BACKGROUNDS 51 The photos 51 Adding a photo to a shape 51 The main functions 54 Enlarging or reducing the photo size 55 Moving the photo within the shape 56 Deleting an image from a shape 57 Placing a photo outside of a shape 57 Masks 58 Object properties 59 Colors and backgrounds 59 Adding a background 59 Modifying the background 61 Adding a solid color or gradient 62 Transparency 64 EMBELLISHMENTS / TEXTS / CALENDARS 65 Embellishments 65 Choosing an embellishment 65 The different types of embellishments 66 Adding an embellishment 66 Free form lines 67 Creating a Free form line 68 Modifying the base image 69 Modifying the shape 70 Saving the motif 71 Other functions 71 Adding a drop shadow 72 Adding text 73 Adding plain text 73 Adding free form text 74 Adding Dropcaps text 77 Calendar function 79 Table of Contents - iii

6 Opening a calendar layout 79 Options 79 Tips and tricks 81 Punching effect 81 3D effect / Perspective effect 82 Creating frames for your photos 84 Torn sheet effect 85 Stitching effects 87 Texts 87 TOUCHING UP TOOLS 89 Overview 89 The simple transformations 89 Cropping and Outlining 90 The different cropping tools 91 Outlining example 91 The effects 92 Touches up 93 Brush / Eraser 93 Other functions 93 Save the image 94 EXPORTING / PRINTING 95 Saving your layout 95 Exporting the layout 96 Exporting as an image file or PDF 96 Send a layout by 96 Creating a slideshow 97 Printing the layout 99 Simple settings 100 Advanced printing 101 Multiple print 102 iv - Table of Contents

7 INSTALLATION AND REGISTRATION Installation You have just acquired Studio-Scrap. The following is the installation procedure. Installation from DVD To install the software, insert the DVD into the drive and wait a few moments. The welcome page appears on your screen. On Windows Vista or Windows 7, an intermediate screen asks you what you would like to do next. Click on Run Studio-Scrap-4.exe. If the welcome page does not appear: Click on Start / My Computer (or Computer) Select your DVD drive and double click on the file called Studio- Scrap-4.exe. To install Studio-Scrap 4 Click on Install Studio Scrap 4 at the top To perform a standard installation, click Next on each screen that appears Finally, click on Install INSTALLATION AND REGISTRATION - 1

8 Note: During a standard installation, all of the backgrounds are installed onto your hard disk. This represents almost 1.5 GB. On the installation screen entitled Additional tasks, if you uncheck the Copy backgrounds to local drive option, only some of the backgrounds will be copied onto your hard disk. In this case, when using Studio-Scrap, you will be able to access the other backgrounds by re-inserting the DVD into the drive. Ordering via online download If you ordered your program via online download, you will automatically receive an containing the following: A link allowing you to download and install the program Your software serial number, to be kept in a safe place To download and install the program, click on the link provided in your order confirmation . Warning: Keep this order confirmation in a safe place. You will be able to reuse it if you have to reinstall Studio-Scrap onto your computer. The installation procedure takes place in two steps: Downloading the installation files onto your hard disk Installing the program Please note that the program begins to install automatically once the installation files have been fully downloaded. Opening the application Once the installation has completed, an option will appear allowing you to automatically restart your computer. Once your computer has finished restarting, you can open the program by double-clicking on the corresponding icon on your Windows 2 - INSTALLATION AND REGISTRATION

9 desktop. This icon was created automatically when Studio-Scrap finished installing. Click on the button allowing you to enter your software s serial number. A welcome screen invites you to click on the button at the bottom of your screen: Type in your last and first name, then click on Next Enter your postal address, then click on Next Enter your address or tick I do not have an address, then click on Next Enter your software serial number: SC Click on the Next button If you are already connected to the Internet, a message informs you that the request has been sent to CDIP. If you are not connected to the Internet, you have two choices: to go online to send the request or to print a message that you will then be able to postmail to us. INSTALLATION AND REGISTRATION - 3

10 While waiting for your activation code, click on Cancel to create your first layout. When you receive your activation code: Open Studio-Scrap Directly enter your activation code. Make sure you are at the beginning of the field and type in all of the digits (12 total in groups of 4). Dashes are entered automatically. If the activation code is correct, a confirmation message will ask you to note down this code and then to click on OK. If the confirmation message does not appear, this means that you have not entered the correct code. Compare the user name, login, and serial number on your screen with those in the containing your activation code. Opening a layout Once you have entered your activation code, Studio-Scrap opens automatically and a welcome screen appears. Note: If you wish to create or open a layout, refer to the chapter entitled GETTING STARTED. 4 - INSTALLATION AND REGISTRATION

11 Uninstalling Uninstalling your software deletes all of the components installed by Studio-Scrap. To uninstall Studio-Scrap: Click on Start, Programs, Studio-Scrap then on Uninstall Studio-Scrap. You do not need to put the CD-ROM back into the drive. Click on Yes to confirm the uninstallation If Windows asks if want to delete the shared files, click on No to All. Switching computers If you switch to a new computer, the following steps will allow you to recover your data. Make sure you have a backup of all of your layouts and photobooks on a USB key or CD-ROM. Install Studio-Scrap on your new computer by using the DVD or by clicking on the link provided in your order confirmation . Open Studio-Scrap and request your new activation code from C.D.I.P. Copy your created documents onto your hard disk in the My Documents\Studio-Scrap folder. Reinstalling your digital kits: If you purchased digital kits from Studio-Scrap, there are two ways to reinstall them: 1/ If you have the CD-ROMs corresponding to the different kits, we recommend that you reinstall them by reinserting the CD-ROMs into the drive. Then follow the installation procedure for the kit on your new computer. 2/ If you ordered these kits via online download, simply: Insert a USB key into the first computer INSTALLATION AND REGISTRATION - 5

12 Using Windows Explorer, open the following folder: Windows XP Windows Vista / 7 My Computer \ Shared Documents\Studio-Scrap Public\Public Documents\Studio-Scrap\ Open the Embellishments folder Copy all of the subdirectories that have names beginning with Kit onto the USB key (Ex: Kit-a-Fairy-world) Do the same thing for the Shapes & Masks folder and for the Backgrounds folder. Copy these different items into the corresponding folder on the new computer. Note: 1/ Expect each copied kit to be about 400 MB in size. 2/ If the first computer is equipped with Studio-Scrap 2, the backgrounds and embellishments folders are to be found in the program s installation folder: Ex: C:\Program Files\Studio-Scrap\ Updating the program In Studio-Scrap, click on the icon, and then on the About line. Click on Update the program Studio-Scrap verifies automatically whether or not there exists a more recent version of the software. If a more recent version is found, click on Download the update. Studio-Scrap downloads the update file and installs it onto your hard disk. Once the download is finished, the program shuts down. You will thus need to restart it. 6 - INSTALLATION AND REGISTRATION

13 GETTING STARTED We will describe a simple method to create your first layout. You will then be able to browse the other chapters of this manual in order to create more personalized layouts. Vocabulary used A Photobook : A photobook is a collection of layouts grouped into the same file. A shape or mask: A shape is a closed container into which you will insert your photos, backgrounds, or solid colors. Some shapes can also serve to embellish your layout (Leaf, stamp, balloon, etc ). A mask is a shape which has irregular outlines.it is mainly designed to contain photos. A template: A template is composed of a set of shapes in an artistic arrangement. It is like a sketch in paper scrapbooking. A background: A background is a background image that you will place inside a shape in order to decorate your layout. An embellishment: An embellishment is an image (.png format) that you can add over your layout as a decorative element. GETTING STARTED - 7

14 Welcome screen Every time you open Studio-Scrap, the program displays a welcome screen. This screen is made up of 3 sections: 1/ A section with 3 buttons: New allows your to create a new layout or photobook Open allows you to open an existing layout or photobook Help allows you to access the program s online help tool 2/ The Recently opened layouts section allows you to open one of the last 5 layouts created or viewed with a single click of the mouse. 3/ The News section provides you with the latest news about the program. If one of the entries interests you, click on the corresponding link to read further. 8 - GETTING STARTED

15 General Presentation The menu icons Click on this icon to access the Studio-Scrap main menu. The smaller shortcut icons (New, Open, Save a layout). Click on the small grey arrow to choose your own shortcut icons. The tabs Click on one of these tabs to open it just below. GETTING STARTED - 9

16 The left column of the screen displays all the layouts in the opened photobook. Click on one of the page shown to open the corresponding layout. The central part displays the layout you are working on. He right column displays the list of objects in the layout. You can move them and adjust their size directly from this area. You can at any time hide the active tab by clicking on the following button: Opening a layout / an photobook Layout or photobook choice Starting from the welcome screen, click on the Open button. If you have already opened Studio-Scrap Click on the icon and on Open On the left of the screen, select the folder in which your layouts are stored. The list of layouts and photobooks appears on your screen When you click on one of the layouts in the list, both the file s path and full name appear at the bottom of the screen. For photobooks, Studio-Scrap displays the thumbnail for the first layout in the photobook. Select the layout or photobook of your choice and click on Open. Note: 1/ Layouts and photobooks copied during the installation of Studio- Scrap, as well as during the installation of the digital kits, can be found in the Documents\Studio-Scrap folder on your hard disk GETTING STARTED

17 2/ Layouts or photobooks created using Studio-Scrap 4 will be in *.scalb format. Some useful features: This icon displays a preview of your layouts. This icon displays only the names of the layouts. This icon enlarges the layout previews. Be warned that in this field Studio-Scrap shows you only a thumbnail of the layout. Therefore, do not rely on this in determining the quality of the image displayed. This icon reduces the preview of the layouts. This icon allows a search of all the layouts on your hard disk. This icon allows you to make a copy of your layout under another name. This icon allows you to delete the selected layout. Warning: this operation is irreversible. Viewing an photobook When you select an photobook, Studio-Scrap displays the first layout in that photobook. A thumbnail for each page of the photobook is displayed on the left side of the screen. To select a page of the photobook, click on the corresponding thumbnail. You can also use the arrow icons below the thumbnails : This icon shows the first page of the photobook GETTING STARTED - 11

18 This icon shows the previous page of the photobook This icon shows the following page of the photobook This icon shows the last page of the photobook This means that you are seing the second layout of the photobook. You can type in the page number you wish to display. On the left of the screen, other functions are available : This icon contains 3 functions : 1/ Add a white page in the photobook to create a new layout. 2/ Insert a layout in the photobook. You can choose the page or the photobook to insert. 3/ Duplicate the current page. This will allow you to reuse the template of the previous layout and only change the pictures. This icon deletes the displayed layout from the photobook. Click on these arrows move a layout within an photobook. Creating a layout You can: Create a standalone layout outside of any existing photobook. You will later be able to add additional layouts to assemble an photobook. Create a layout within an existing photobook GETTING STARTED

19 To create a standalone layout: Open Studio-Scrap on the welcome screen Click on the New icon. A blank page appears. To create a layout within an existing photobook: Open the photobook of your choice. Select the layout that directly precedes the new layout you are about to create Click on the icon, and then on «Add a new page to the photobook» to create a blank page Follow the instructions below to complete your layout. Layout format We recommend choosing a page with the same format as that of the layout you wish to create. This will allow you to eliminate both image definition problems and the appearance of white margins on the layout upon printing. Example 1: If you choose an A4 page format, we recommend that you choose an A4 layout type. If not, you risk ending up with white margins when you print your layout. Example 2: If you print a layout with a 20 cm X 20 cm format on a 30 cm X 30 cm page, some photos, clear in your layout format, may come out slightly blurry in print. To choose the format of your layout: Click on the «Sheet and Templates» tab below. GETTING STARTED - 13

20 Click on the left on the Sheet tab and choose your layout format. For the purposes of our example, choose a square format (E.g.: 200 x 200 mm or 300 x 300 mm) Choosing a template The program offers you a huge range of different templates. These are like sketches for paper scrapbooking. To access these templates, click on the tab «Sheet and Templates», located on the upper part of your screen. Then click on the left on the «Templates» tab. The list of template categories appears on the left of your screen. For instance, click on the Clean & Simple category. Numerous templates of this type appear at the bottom of your screen. At the bottom of your screen, click on the template called Clean & simple_02 in Square formats sub-category. The template appears at the center of the screen GETTING STARTED

21 Example: The template above is the square layout clean&simple-02. This template contains 3 shapes into which you can insert photos. To create your first layout, simply fill in these different shapes. Adding photos Click on the tab shown below, located at the top left of your screen: Underneath, select the folder in which your photos are stored. If the selected folder contains photos, these images will appear. GETTING STARTED - 15

22 To insert an image into a shape: Click on the shape to select it On the left part of the screen, click on the image you wish to add Click on this icon: Note: You can also use the Drag and Drop feature to place the photo into the desired shape. A set of small icons appears in the top left corner of the photo. Use the zoom icons or to enlarge or reduce the photo inside its shape. Use the icon to delete the photo from the shape. Click on the photo and drag the mouse to move the photo into its shape. Warning: movement is restricted to within the shape s borders. Fill in the three main squares in this same way in our example. Adding a background color You can use either a color or a background image as a background. This color will appear as the layout s background. From an artistic point of view, you can choose a color that is present in the 3 photos in your layout GETTING STARTED

23 Two examples: 1/ Put one of the three photos again onto the screen s background. The Zoom tool will allow you to select only the sea in our example: Select the photo you wish to insert as a background Click on this small icon: Click on the icon then move the image so that the layout background shows only the sea. 2/ Choose one of the backgrounds provided in Studio-Scrap. Other backgrounds can be found in the Studio-Scrap digital kits. See the Studio-Scrap website: about the digital kits. Click on the Colors and Backgrounds tab. Choose the category you want. The corresponding backgrounds are then displayed on the right. Click on the background of your choice. At the top of your screen, click on the icon Adjust the zoom according to the desired effect. GETTING STARTED - 17

24 Note: On the top right side of the screen, a text field allows you to search for backgrounds on the basis of different criteria. E.g.: If you enter Blue, all available blue backgrounds will appear. Adding a title Click on the word TITLE. In the window that appears at the top of the screen, type in the text of your title and click on the icon. See the chapter entitled EMBELLISHMENTS/TEXTS/ CALENDARS / Adding a free form text. Saving and Printing To save your layout: Click on the icon, then on Save Under File name, enter the name of your layout Click on Save To print this layout on an A4 page: Click on the «Print and Export» tab, click on the left on Print Click on Adjust width or Adjust height so that your layout fits completely onto the page Click on the Print button Note: To exit the Print Preview mode, simply click at the top of the screen on any other tab (Photos, ) 18 - GETTING STARTED

25 CREATING OR MODIFYING A TEMPLATE Page or photobook format At the top of your screen, click on Sheet and templates Click on the left on the Sheet tab Click in the Format area and select the page size. If you choose Customized, set the size by filling in the Width and Height fields. Underneath, enter the desired margins between the layout and the edge of the page. CREATING OR MODIFYING A TEMPLATE - 19

26 Note: When you reduce or increase the page format, the template already shown on screen becomes proportionally larger or smaller in relation to the newly available space. The unit of measurement can be millimeters, centimeters, inches, or pixels. You can choose your unit of measurement by clicking on the Sheet and Templates tab, then on the Sheet Tab If you switch from a unit of measurement (mm, cm, or inches) to pixels, Studio-Scrap will display 300 pixels per inch. Warning: If you create an photobook containing several layouts, all of the layouts in the photobook will have the same format. If you change the format of one of the layouts in the photobook, all of the layouts in the photobook will get this new format. The templates Illustration of a few templates A template is a collection of shapes and text arranged in an artistic way. The program offers a huge range of different templates. To access these templates, click on the tab below, located in the upper-left portion of your screen. Click on the left on Templates We have sorted all templates by category, followed by format (Square, A4). Click on the template category, located to the left, to reveal the corresponding templates at the top of your screen CREATING OR MODIFYING A TEMPLATE

27 You can expand or reduce the template viewing area. To do so: Click on the horizontal line separating the band of templates from the layout. Holding down the left mouse button, drag the mouse toward the top to reduce this area or toward the bottom to expand it. You can also click on the small zoom icons (to the right of the templates displayed) in order to increase or reduce the size of the template display. Clean and Simple templates These templates belong to the Clean & Simple scrap trend in which a single large photo is most often placed on a minimalist page. American / European template These terms are derived from Scrapbooking. American-style templates are templates that usually contain few photos but many embellishments. European-style templates usually contain more images and use various shapes. The layout also contains fewer embellishments. Numerous other templates Studio-Scrap offers many other templates such as collages or cards. CREATING OR MODIFYING A TEMPLATE - 21

28 Selecting a template When you click on a template (in the scrolling window at the top of your screen), it appears at the center of the screen. You can then access various functions on the bottom right part of the screen: On the right of the screen, these icons allow you to enlarge or reduce the template display on the screen. You can also click and drag the level indicator between those 2 icons. This icon allows you to fit the template display onto the available space on the screen. This icon allows you to enter Full screen mode. Click on the Escape key of the keyboard to return to a classic display CREATING OR MODIFYING A TEMPLATE

29 Global transformation of the template Before modifying an existing template, we recommend that you specify the format of your layout. See the section entitled Formatting the page. Remember: Click on the red arrow in the toolbar at the top of your screen to undo the most recent operation. Click on the yellow arrow to redo an operation. When the template appears on the screen, you have four available functions allowing you to perform a global transformation of the template. To access these functions, you need to be on the Sheet and Templates tab. This toolbar appears at the top of the screen on the left of the display of the chosen templates. This icon allows you to rotate the template 90 in a counterclockwise direction. This icon allows you to rotate the template 90 in a clockwise direction. This icon allows you to adjust the size of the template to the chosen sheet size. These two icons allow a symmetrical transformation of the template about its central axis. See the example below. CREATING OR MODIFYING A TEMPLATE - 23

30 Before transformation After transformation Creating your own template Initializing the template You can create your own layout starting with a blank page. To create a new photobook or separate page: Click on the icon and then on New A blank page appears on your screen. To create a new photobook page: Open an existing photobook Select the layout that will directly precede your new page. Click on the icon: Click on Add a new page to the photobook Then follow the instructions below: In the upper part of the screen, click on the Sheet and Templates tab Click on the Sheet tab on the left and choose your layout format. In the example below, we have chosen the 300 X 300 format with 15 mm top, bottom, right, and left margins CREATING OR MODIFYING A TEMPLATE

31 Laying out the shapes The template pictured above is not one of the standard templates. Here is how you can create it. Recall that the Shaping mode must be activated in order to add, delete, enlarge, reduce, or move shapes. The first disk On the top part of the screen, click on Shapes and Masks tab Click on the 01 Simple shapes category Click on the first round shape Left-click on the icon to add it to your layout Enlarge this disk so that it covers a quarter of the sheet. The disk must thus measure 135 X 135 mm. The first disk is located on the top left part of the page. The disk must therefore be moved to obtain a Left and Right position of 15 mm. Fine control of the movement of objects Fine control of the size of objects Press down the CTRL key and use the directional arrows. Press down the Shift key and use the directional arrows. CREATING OR MODIFYING A TEMPLATE - 25

32 The three other disks With the first disk in place, it is very easy to position the 3 others : Click on the disk that you have just inserted On the right side of the screen, click on the Copy icon Click on the Paste icon Another disk appears on the screen. Move this disk slightly to the right. Click on the first disk created Keep the Ctrl key held down and click on the second disk Click on this icon: Click on Move Right Click once more on this icon: Click on Align from top Click on Paste display the third disk Use the alignment tools to position this third disk under the second, located to the right. Click on Paste to display the fourth disk Use the alignment tools to position this fourth disk under the first, located to the left. To add the small central disk: The central disk Click once more on the Paste button in order to insert a new disk Reduce the size of this disk so that it fits into the central part of the template In our example, the size of the central disk is 56 X 56 mm Move this disk until you obtain a Left and Top position of 122 mm CREATING OR MODIFYING A TEMPLATE

33 All there is left to do now is insert your photos, colors, or backgrounds. Please see the next chapter. Saving this template If you would like to keep this template for use in the creation of future layouts: Click on the icon, choose Save, then 3 Add this layout to my templates. Choose the name of this new template. Click on OK In a later session, you will be able to choose this template by clicking on the Sheet and Templates tab, choosing the Templates Tab on the left and by clicking on the My templates category. CREATING OR MODIFYING A TEMPLATE - 27

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35 SHAPES / MASKS This chapter explains how to add or modify shapes within your layout. Remember: A shape is a closed container into which you will insert your photos, backgrounds, or solid colors. Some shapes can also serve to embellish your layout (Leaf, stamp, balloon, etc ). To follow along with this chapter, we recommend opening an existing template (See chapter entitled CREATING OR MODIFYING A TEMPLATE). Choosing a shape When you click on a shape, small icons appear in the top left corner of the shape. We will describe these functions in detail in the chapters entitled Modifying a template and Laying out the template. There are a few important functions to note right away. This icon deletes the selected shape from the template. This icon appears when the shape contains an image. Clicking on it activates the Shaping mode. See below for more information on the Shaping Mode. SHAPES / MASKS - 29

36 This icon appears when the shape contains an image. Clicking on it activates the Photo mode. See below for mode information on the Photo Mode. Use this icon to set the shape, position, and contents of the selected shape. Click on this icon again to reactivate the functions. In the tool bar at the bottom of your screen, click on the red arrow to undo the most recent operations one by one. Click on the yellow arrow to redo these operations. Shaping mode The Shaping mode allows you to move or change the size of a shape in your layout. You can also access the shape s rotation and symmetry functions. Note: If the shape contains neither image nor background, the Shaping mode is automatically activated. If the shape does contain an image or background, you can activate the Shaping mode by clicking on the second icon from the top in the vertical toolbar: 30 - SHAPES / MASKS

37 When you select a shape, all icons relating to the movement and modification of that shape are positioned vertically. Photo mode The Photo mode allows you to move or change the size of an image displayed within a shape. You can also access the image s rotation and symmetry functions. When you select an image, these functions are available via the horizontally positioned icons. Note: If the shape contains neither photo nor background, the Photo mode cannot be activated. If the shape does contain an image or background, you can activate the Photo mode by clicking on the second icon in the horizontal toolbar. Shapes list SHAPES / MASKS - 31

38 The list of the shapes of the layout appears to the right of the screen.the object list Each line in the objects list at the bottom right of the screen contains: A tick box indicating if the shape is displayed or not on the layout. Untick this box to hide the object on the layout A small icon representing the outline of the shape in the template The name of the object. To rename an object, double click on the line and type in the name you want to use. Position and size The properties detailed at the top right of the screen are those of the selected object in the list, or those of the last object you have selected or modified on the layout. Position and Dimensions: These values indicate the position of the selected shape s upper-left node, as well as the shape s size in millimeters. See the section entitled Moving a shape. You can change these values directly in the dialog box shown on the right. The zoom The Zoom photo area allows you to find the Enlargement / Reduction factor applied to the image when it is in the shape SHAPES / MASKS

39 Order of shapes within the list In the list of shapes shown on the right, the first shape at the top of the list is the topmost object of your layout. The second shape is the one on the second layer etc This function is interesting because it allows you to hide part of an image with a decorative shape, or with a shape containing another image. In the example below, the round shape is the topmost object, on top of the others. It appears at the top of the list. The round shape thus hides a part of each square. If you lower the round shape to the bottom position, with the icon, the square shapes will be located on top of it. In that case, they will hide part of the circle. To reverse the order of the shapes: In the list, click on the shape you would like to move Click the mouse on the desired line SHAPES / MASKS - 33

40 Or use the «up» arrow icon to move the shape up to the top layer or the «down» arrow icon to move the shape down step by step to the bottom layer. Adding a new shape To add a new shape to your layout: Click on this tab located at the top left of your screen A wide range a shape outlines, arranged by category, is available. Click on one of the categories to view all of the corresponding shapes on your screen. Click on your desired shape. To your left, click on the icon here to add it to your layout. You will then be able to move and resize it. Searching for a shape: On the upper right corner of the screen, a text box allows you to enter a keyword to search for a shape. Example: If you type in: Baby, Studio-Scrap displays all shapes related to the subject: Bib, baby carriage, baby bottle etc Note: Some shapes will allow you to incorporate images as well as backgrounds, and many others will allow you to enhance your layout by incorporating backgrounds SHAPES / MASKS

41 Replacing a shape If you would like to replace one shape with another: Click on the shape you would like to replace Click on this tab, located top-left Click on one of the categories to view all of the corresponding shapes on your screen. Click on your chosen shape. Click on this icon: Note: If you replace a shape belonging to a group, all shapes in the group adopt this new shape. See the section entitled Grouping shapes below. Example: A group contains 3 square shapes. If you replace one of the shapes with a rounded shape, the group will be made up of 3 circles. Deleting a shape To delete a shape from a template: Ensure that the Shaping mode is selected. Click on the shape you would like to delete Click on the following icon: Warning: If you delete a shape belonging to a group, all shapes in this group will be deleted. See the section entitled Grouping shapes below. SHAPES / MASKS - 35

42 Changing the size of a shape Ensure that the Shaping mode is selected. Click on the desired shape. Locate the 8 small dots surrounding the shape Maintaining the proportions of a shape Click and drag the mouse on the blue dot on the bottom-right of the shape. The shape increases and decreases in size while maintaining its original proportions. Stretch a shape Click on one of the 7 white dots and drag the mouse to increase or decrease the size of the shape. If the display of the magnetic grid is activated, the shape stretches following the step of this grid. To finely adjust the size of your shape Click inside the desired shape Hold down the Shift key and use the arrow keys on your keyboard Enlargements of the shape are carried out using the right and down arrow keys SHAPES / MASKS

43 Reductions of the shape are carried out using the left and up arrow keys. Note: If you enlarge a shape belonging to a group, all shapes in the group will be similarly enlarged. Modifying the shape Modifying shapes will allow you to create new shapes from those existing. This function is available on a few simple shapes (round, square, triangle ). Click on the shape to modify Click on the icon. If this icon is not available, this means that the option cannot apply on the selected shape. White dots appear around the shape. They are handles to modify the shape. Click on a white dot and drag the mouse to modify the shape. Example from a circle: Starting shape Shape after the 2 white dots at the center of the right side and the left side have been dragged farther away. SHAPES / MASKS - 37

44 Moving shapes Moving a shape To move a shape within your template: Make sure you have selected the Shaping mode. Click on the shape you would like to move. Click once more on the shape and use the mouse to drag it to where you would like it. If you display a magnetic grid, the shape moves according to the chosen grid step. You can also move the shape by using the keyboard arrows. The displacement will take the magnetic grid into account too. When you select a shape, a square encasing the shape, appears on your screen, as shown below. When you move the shape, 4 measurements are instantly displayed: 1 : The distance between the shape and the left edge of the page. 2 : between the shape and the right edge of the page. 3 : between the shape and the top of the page. 4 : between the shape and the bottom of the page SHAPES / MASKS

45 To finely tune the move: Hold down the CTRL key and use the arrow keys on your keyboard. Note: If you move a shape belonging to a group, all shapes in the group will move at the same time. See the section below entitled Grouping shapes. Moving several shapes If you would like to move several shapes at the same time: Click outside your layout to deselect all shapes Hold down the Ctrl key on your keyboard Click on the shapes you wish to include in your selection Click on them again if you wish to delete them from your selection Release the Ctrl key once you are satisfied with your selection. Click inside your selected shape and drag the mouse to move your selection to wherever you want. Note: 1/ You may also put together your shape selection as follows: Click outside your layout to deselect all of the shapes Click and drag the mouse diagonally to define a rectangle. All of the shapes included in this rectangle (wholly or partially) will be selected. 2/ A function allows you to group several shapes. See the section in this chapter entitled Grouping shapes. SHAPES / MASKS - 39

46 Display of the magnetic grid To help you place, align or define the size of your objects (shapes, photos, embellishments) Studio-Scrap offers you to show a magnetic grid. Here is how to get it : Click on the bottom right of the screen on the icon. Chose the desired grid step. Either you want a customized grid. In that case, you select the horizontal step and the vertical step. Or you choose one of the default grid (Very large grid, large, normal etc ). Those grids taylor themselves to the sheet s size automatically. Aligning or centering two shapes This function allows you to align shapes toward the right, left, top, or bottom. It also allows you to superimpose the center of two shapes. Click on the two shapes while holding down the CTRL key Click on the Choose an alignment icon Click on one of the following small icons: This icon aligns the two shapes toward their left edge. This icon aligns the two shapes toward their right edge. This icon aligns the two shapes toward their upper edge. This icon aligns the two shapes toward their lower edge SHAPES / MASKS

47 This icon vertically aligns the centers of the two shapes This icon horizontally aligns the centers of the two shapes This icon superimposes the centers of the two shapes selected Other functions also allow you to move a shape to the left of, right of, over, or under one another. Note: The order in which you select shapes is important. In fact, alignments are made relatively to the first shape selected. The second shape selected moves and aligns itself with the first shape selected, and so on... Here is a first example: You wish to insert an image at the center of a square shape Using the Shapes & Masks tab, add the Square to the layout. Choose the square s size. Ex: 90mm X 90 mm. Using the Photos tab, click on the photo you wish to add and click on this icon: In the example below, we have reduced the photo dimensions to a square (70mm X 70 mm) Click on the photo Hold down the Ctrl key and click on the square shape Click on the Choose and alignment icon Click on the icon to superimpose the centers SHAPES / MASKS - 41

48 The two objects superimpose themselves automatically. The photo is centered within the square (see below). Another function allows to place several shapes at equal distance from each other. Another example : You want to spread 4 square shapes in the length of your layout. Place the 4 square shapes side by side: Select the 4 of them using the Ctrl keyboard key Click on the Select an alignment icon Click on regular horizontal spacing 42 - SHAPES / MASKS

49 The 2 middle squares are adjusted so that the 4 squares are regurlarly spaced. The same principle is also applicable for a vertical regular spacing. Rotation and symmetry Graphical method Ensure that the Shaping mode is selected Click inside the shape you wish to rotate Click on the small vertical tab at the bottom of the shape Drag the mouse in the direction in which you wish to rotate the shape The angle of rotation appears at the center of the shape Accurate method Ensure that the Shaping mode is selected SHAPES / MASKS - 43

50 Click inside the shape you wish to rotate Click on the icon below and enter your desired angle of rotation Example: +90 rotates the shape counterclockwise by a quarter turn. To revert to the original form, enter the 0 as your chosen value. Note: If you rotate a shape belonging to a group, all shapes in the group will rotate together. The center of rotation is the point at the center of the group. Flip horizontally and vertically Both of these functions are to be found using the shape rotation icon: Before transformation After transformation Adding a border This function allows you to add a solid-color border around your shape. Click on the shape Click on this icon: Choose the color and thickness you wish to apply to the border 44 - SHAPES / MASKS

51 Transparent shapes You can also make the shape totally transparent and display only its outline: Click on the shape to display the related icons Click on this icon: Click on the line labeled Transparent background A single thin line highlights the outline of the shape. You can modify the thickness and color of this outline. See the above section entitled Adding a border. Grouping / Ungrouping shapes Grouping shapes This function allows you to firmly position several shapes in relation to one another. It also allows you to select several shapes in a single click of the mouse in order to, for instance, move or rotate them. Using the object list located on the right side of your screen, select all of the items you wish to group. Holding down the CTRL key allows you to select the various lines desired. Click on this icon: All of the shapes selected now belong to a single group. Note: 1/In the object list to the right, the group name appears following the small icon. The shapes belonging to this group appear underneath, indented slightly to the right. SHAPES / MASKS - 45

52 2/ To name a recently created group: Click on the line following the icon Click again on this line, then type in the name. 3/ In the object list, you may also display the various groups names without simultaneously displaying their contents. To do so, doubleclick on the group description. Double-click on the group description a second time to redisplay all objects contained in the group. To move this group of shapes: Click on one of the items in the group Click on the Shaping mode icon Click and drag the items you wish to move Ungrouping shapes If you wish to ungroup the various shapes in a group: Click on the group in question Click on the icon to ungroup the shapes Merging shapes Merging shapes allows you to create new shapes from existing ones. Example: the shape below does not exist in the library: Here s how you can create it SHAPES / MASKS

53 Insert the Square shape Insert the Semi-circle shape Using the Rotation icon, apply a horizontal flip to round out the right side Place this shape next to the Square to create the form pictured above. If needed, use the shape alignment and positioning tools. Select both shapes at the same time using the CTRL key of the keyboard Click on this icon and then on merge The two shapes now form a single shape Note: 1/ This new shape is now a standalone shape. You can thus apply the same functions used for your other shapes. 2/ You can save this new shape in order to reuse it later on: Right-click on the new shape Click on Save to My shapes Enter the name of this new shape and click on OK You can find this new shape in the category entitled My Shapes, at the end of the list of pre-set shapes. 3/ To unmerge the two shapes: Click on the merged shape Click on this icon and then on Unmerge SHAPES / MASKS - 47

54 Punching a shape The shape merging tool also allows you to punch one shape with another. To create the shape shown on the right: Insert a square shape into the layout Add-in a round shape and place it inside the square. To center the two items, use the align centers tool Select the two shapes Click on this icon and then on punch The circle perforates the square and allows you to view the background laying underneath the square. Note: If the two shapes partially overlap, their shared area will punch the shape and their separate areas will merge. Example of a merged form made with the perforation of 4 round shapes: Adding a drop shadow Click on the icon below to add a drop shadow to the shape: 48 - SHAPES / MASKS

55 Click on Color to choose the shadow s color The gap field allow you to adjust the shadow s thickness Then click on one of the 8 arrows in order to position the shadow relatively to the object. (angle of the light source) Finely adjust the position of the shadow by adjusting its positioning in degrees The Attenuation feature allows you to soften the edges of the drop shadow. Increase this number to increase the blurred area to soften the shadow. SHAPES / MASKS - 49

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57 PHOTOS / COLORS AND BACKGROUNDS This chapter explains how to add images, backgrounds, or colors into your shapes. Please remember that at any time, you can undo or redo an operation: Click on the red arrow on the right of your screen to undo the most recent operation. Click on the yellow arrow to redo an operation. The photos Adding a photo to a shape Scanning a photo You can scan a photo directly within Studio-Scrap : At the top-left of your screen, click on the tab shown below PHOTOS / COLORS AND BACKGROUNDS - 51

58 Click on the icon, then on (Scan an image) Choose the driver for your Scanner and then click on Select. The property menus for your Scanner appear on the screen. For full information regarding scanning functions, refer to the manuals supplied with your scanner. The image is copied from your hard disk at the location indicated on the property menus during the scanning process. The photos folder At the top of your screen, click on the Photos tab below: Then select on the left select the folder in which your photos are stored When the selected folder contains photos, the images appear below in the form of thumbnails On the right of the pictures display, click on the Zoom in or Zoom out icons to enlarge or reduce the size of the thumbnails displayed. The photos are displayed in a reduced format. Photo quality will increase once you insert the images into the shapes. Note : On the top right side of the screen, you can search the photo you want by typing its name. It will appear directly on screen. Previewing photos To view a photo in high quality before adding it to a shape: 52 - PHOTOS / COLORS AND BACKGROUNDS

59 Activate image preview mode by clicking on the following icon, located on the right of the thumbnails: Place the mouse over a thumbnail (without clicking on it) and wait for the image to appear in large-scale format Move your mouse onto another thumbnail to enlarge the corresponding photo Deactivate the Image preview function by again clicking on this icon: Inserting a photo into a shape Click on the shape to select it Click on the image and then click on this icon: The photo is automatically re-sized in order to fully fill the selected shape Note: 1/ If the shape already contains an image, it will be replaced by the most recently added image. 2/ If you drag an image into a shape that belongs to a group of shapes, all shapes in the group will contain this same image. 3/ If you drag an image into a merged shape, the image will distribute itself evenly throughout the whole of the merged shape. Important: To move, enlarge, reduce, or modify the photo, your must activate the Photo mode. To do so, simply: Click on the photo Click on the first icon in the horizontal toolbar: PHOTOS / COLORS AND BACKGROUNDS - 53

60 The main functions When the image appears in the shape, a series of icons appears horizontally above the image. Click on this icon to rotate the photo within its shape. Below, enter the angle of rotation you wish to apply. This icon becomes available via the rotation icon (above) It applies the Flip vertically function to the image. This icon becomes available via the rotation icon (above). It applies the Flip horizontally function to the image. This icon allows to modify the colors of a photo. It is very handy to change an embellishment s color. This icon allows you to apply a color filter to the photo (Black and white, Sepia, or a custom color). Note: When you activate Sepia mode, Black and White mode is automatically deactivated. Similarly, when you activate Black and White mode, Sepia mode is automatically deactivated. This icon allows you to adjust the image s brightness and contrast. This icon enlarges the image within the shape. If this icon appears, it means that the photo is zoomed in too much in the layout. Image quality may decrease when printing. This icon reduces the image within the shape. This icon reduces the image to a minimum within the shape PHOTOS / COLORS AND BACKGROUNDS

61 This icon changes the height of the shape so that the photo is entirely visible within. In Photo mode, this icon deletes the image from the shape. In Shaping mode, this icon deletes both the image and the corresponding shape. This icon allows to display a pictore in perspective mode. This icon allows you to add a common border that adopts the outline of the shape. You can choose both the thickness and color of this border. See the section on adding a border above. This icon allows you to add a drop shadow. See the section entitled Adding a drop shadow (in chapter SHAPES/MASKS). This icon allows you to make the shape more or less transparent relative to the object underneath it. See the corresponding section below. This icon allows you to lock the shape, thus suppressing the options listed above. Click on it a second time to undo the operation. Remarque When you activate the Sepia mode, the Black&White mode is automatically desactivated, and the reverse. Enlarging or reducing the photo size Ensure that the Photo mode is selected Click on the photo Click on the following icons: PHOTOS / COLORS AND BACKGROUNDS - 55

62 When you insert an image into a shape, the image adjusts automatically to fill the entirety of the shape. In this case, only the zoom in function is available. Enlarging a photo and subsequently moving it in the shape allows you to preserve a single part of the photo (a portrait or detail) and possibly to hide another part of the photo. Moving the photo within the shape To move a photo within the shape: Ensure that the Photo mode is selected Click on the photo you wish to move Click in the photo and drag it around into the shape Note: When an image is being moved into a shape, the image s outline is highlighted in blue. You can move the image as long as the shape is fully filled with the image. Warning: If you wish to move an image inside a shape belonging to a group: Ungroup the shape from the group 56 - PHOTOS / COLORS AND BACKGROUNDS

63 Move the image within the desired shape Regroup the shape with the group Deleting an image from a shape To delete an image without deleting the corresponding shape: Ensure that the Photo mode is activated Click on the photo Click on To delete both image and corresponding shape: Ensure that the Shaping mode is activated Click on the photo Click on Placing a photo outside of a shape You can add a photo directly to your layout without going via a shape: Click on the image thumbnail on the left portion of your screen Click on the icon shown below: Studio-Scrap automatically generates a rectangular shape, into which it puts your image. You can thus access all of the Shaping mode and Photo mode functions described above. PHOTOS / COLORS AND BACKGROUNDS - 57

64 Masks Masks are shapes with graphical outlines. These allow you to generate effects such as those pictured below: To apply a mask to an image: Add an image outside of a shape Click on the image to select it Click on the Shapes & Masks tab Click on the Masks category Double-click below on the mask you wish to apply In Shaping mode, you will be able to adjust the size of the mask In Photo mode, you will be able to zoom and move the image within the mask. Note: Masks are images in *.png format and have a transparent background PHOTOS / COLORS AND BACKGROUNDS

65 Object properties Remember: Studio-Scrap displays the size of the shape and its position on the page on the right of the screen. If an image is present within the shape, the Zoom field displays the photo s reduction factor. Thus, if you wish to display the same image in two different shapes, you will be able to display them with the same Zoom factor. Colors and backgrounds Within the shapes, you can add images (we have seen how to do this in the previous chapter), add a solid color or gradient, or add a background. Adding colors or backgrounds also applies to the decorative shapes that you can add to your layout. Adding a background Selecting a background At the top of your screen, click on the Colors and Backgrounds tab Select a background category Below, click on the background of your choice PHOTOS / COLORS AND BACKGROUNDS - 59

66 You can also search for a background by way of a specific feature. Enter the word in question,, on the top right part of the screen, to bring up the corresponding backgrounds. You may type in a color (E.g.: green, red ) or a background effect (Carton, crumpled, painting ) Other backgrounds are available in the various Studio-Scrap digital kits. Here are a few background examples from the Starry Night digital Kit. Textured background Select a background Click on this icon: The background image covers the entire page as a background to the document. Shape background Select the shape in which you wish to insert a background Select your desired background Click on this icon: 60 - PHOTOS / COLORS AND BACKGROUNDS

67 Note: If you apply a background to a shape that belongs to a group, all shapes in that group will take on the same background. Modifying the background Once the background is inserted, you have access to the same modification options that apply to photos (Zoom, flip, color filter ) Changing the overall color of the background Example: If you are satisfied with the background but not with its color, use the function Click on the background to modify Click on the Color Transformation icon (above) Move the slider bar towards the right and the left and look for a better coloring. You can also use the Color filters : Modify the background s appearance As with a photo, you can enlarge or reduce the background display area. If you apply Zoom out to the background, it no longer fills the entire shape. In this case, the background is replicated as many times as necessary to fill the shape. Example: Original background Background after 4 successive reductions PHOTOS / COLORS AND BACKGROUNDS - 61

68 Adding a solid color or gradient To color a shape: Click on the shape you wish to color in At the top of your screen, click on the Colors and Backgrounds tab Solid color If you wish to add a solid color, uncheck the «Color gradient» option Click on the smaller color area Select your chosen color and click on OK The color appears in the Preview field. If you are satisfied with the color, click on Apply. Color gradient If you wish to add a color gradient: Ensure that «Color gradient» is checked 62 - PHOTOS / COLORS AND BACKGROUNDS

69 Click on the first color field Select your chosen color and click on OK Click on the second color field Select your chosen color and click on OK The color appears in the Preview field. If you are satisfied with the color, click on Apply. or Apply to the background. Color picker In the layout below, we wish to have the background color match that of the little boy s balaclava. Select the Colors and Backgrounds tab Deactivate the Color gradient option Click on the icon representing an eye dropper (=color picker) A small colored square will accompany the mouse cursor. Move your mouse over the object whose color you wish to reapply (E.g.: the balaclava) When the little square is the right color, click on the photo The color collected appears on the left, in the Preview field PHOTOS / COLORS AND BACKGROUNDS - 63

70 To apply this color to the background of your layout, click on Use as background. Transparency In the following layout, we have inserted a shape representing a sun to the bottom-right area. See the chapter entitled Creating or modifying a template / the section on Adding a new shape. After adding color to the shape, we softened the sun s color so that the sky is seen through the sun slightly. To do this: Click on the sun shape Click on the icon allowing you to adjust the picture transparency Adjust the transparency value as you see fit PHOTOS / COLORS AND BACKGROUNDS

71 EMBELLISHMENTS / TEXTS / CALENDARS Embellishments An embellishment is an image in.png format that you can add to your layout as a decorative element. Choosing an embellishment At the top left, click on the tab shown below: By default, Studio-Scrap offers you many different embellishments, arranged by specific category: Fasteners, buttons, flowers, etc You can also search for all embellishments corresponding to a single theme. To do so, simply enter the word into the search field ( on the upper-right corner of the screen). EMBELLISHMENTS / TEXTS / CALENDARS - 65

72 You can search for a color (Orange, green, ) or a type of embellishment (Animal, leaf, ) If you own one or more of the Studio-Scrap digital kits, a vast range of other embellishments are at your disposal. In this case, images are classified according to the theme of the kit: Christmas, Winter, Wedding, etc Dropcaps Letters Free form lines Simple lines The different types of embellishments To write words with dropcaps. See the part about Add Dropcap Text. Especially created to create artistic lines. See the part about Free Form Lines. Other embellishments Studio-Scrap offers you many other categories of embellishments. Adding an embellishment To add an embellishment to a layout: At the top-left, click on this tab: Click on your desired embellishment category Click on the image of your choice amongst the embellishments shown Click on this icon: 66 - EMBELLISHMENTS / TEXTS / CALENDARS

73 Note: Moving and adjusting the size of the embellishment is similar to the process followed for a shape. To perform these actions, you must thus activate the Shaping mode. If you wish to enlarge an embellishment without distorting its shape, use the blue dot at the bottom-right of your selection. In the layout below, the green button and the small leaf come from the embellishments library. Free form lines Free form lines allow you to draw lines, curves, and geometric shapes. The line is formed using a small base image that infinitely replicates itself. EMBELLISHMENTS / TEXTS / CALENDARS - 67

74 Here are a couple of examples using embellishments: Image selected Name Flower cat. Flower stem orange Button cat. Button yellow flower Simple line cat. The resulting Free form line Creating a Free form line Click on Embellishments Select Free form line or Simple Line, then select an image category Then select the base image On the left, choose a pre-set motif Click on the icon to add the free form line If you choose the square shape, the free form line shows 4 small yellow dots at the 4 corners of the square. These dots define the shape of the free form line. You can add or remove yellow dots in order to define different shapes. See the section entitled Modifying the shape. The free form line has the same properties as a shape containing an image or background. More specifically, you can: Enlarge the line by clicking on this icon: Use the black and white, sepia, and other color filter icons 68 - EMBELLISHMENTS / TEXTS / CALENDARS

75 Rotate the free form line Line dot by dot You can create a pattern directly on the layout: Click on the base embellishment you wish to use. Click on the icon Click in your layout to define the path dots of your free form line. To finish your line, click on the icon inside the vertical icons bar attached. Modifying the base image Select the free form line Click on your desired base image at the top of the screen Click on to replace the selected line Note: You can choose your base image from available backgrounds, embellishments, or from your photos. To do so: Click on the free form line to select it Click on the Photos, Colors and Backgrounds or Embellishments tab Double-click on the object to be replaced. EMBELLISHMENTS / TEXTS / CALENDARS - 69

76 Modifying the shape Example: Let s start with a square shape and create the star shape below. To display the square shape: Click on Add a free form line Choose the base image On the left, choose the square motif Ensure that the Follow the nodes option is ticked, in the options menu. Click on the icon to add the free form line Adding an intermediate node on one side: Click on the free form line to select it Click on this small icon: Click on the right side of the square at the center of the vertical line A small yellow square appears in the space clicked Click and drag this node towards the inside of the square The square changes shape to account for the position of the new node Repeat the last 4 instructions for the other 3 sides of the square. Notes: 1/ To adjust two consecutive nodes: Click on this small icon: 70 - EMBELLISHMENTS / TEXTS / CALENDARS

77 Click on the free form line while holding down the CTRL key. The first node is added. Release the CTRL key and click on the free form line to add the second node. Move these two nodes to form the new shape of the line. 2/ To remove a node from the free form line Click on the free form line to select it Click on this small icon: Click on the node you wish to delete Saving the motif Once you are satisfied with the motif created, you can save it. You can then easily reuse it either with the same base image or with another one. Click on the free form line to select it Click on this small icon: Your motif will be added to the list of pre-set motifs. Other functions Click on the free form line to select it Click on thoptions button Looping the pattern This function allows you to create looped patterns such as a circles, squares, rectangles, etc If you uncheck this function, the free form line takes an unlooped shape. EMBELLISHMENTS / TEXTS / CALENDARS - 71

78 Example: Unchecked option Checked option Follow the nodes Check this option to draw a straight line between each of the free form line s nodes. Uncheck this option to round the line between the nodes. Example: Unchecked option Checked option Adding a drop shadow This function allows you to add a drop shadow to an embellishment or to each element of a free form line. This will add a degree of depth to your layout. Example: To apply a drop shadow to a free form line: Click on the free form line to select it Click on the Display a drop shadow tool Choose the color of the shadow (E.g.: Black) 72 - EMBELLISHMENTS / TEXTS / CALENDARS

79 Choose the interval value as well as the shadow position relative to each element of the chain. (This depends on the direction of the light source.) Free form line without drop shadow Free form line with drop shadow Adding text Your layout can contain one or more text fields arranged in artistic ways. Adding plain text At the top of the screen, click on the Texts tab: Click on Text on the left side tab. Enter your text in the window, choosing both font and character size You can enter several lines of text At your disposal are all of the basic word-processing functions (alignment, bold, underline, italic, text color, etc ) To choose the text color, click In the color area. You can then use the color picker to select a color present in one of the photos in your layout. EMBELLISHMENTS / TEXTS / CALENDARS - 73

80 Click on the iconto display the text in your layout Move the text within you layout. Example created using a Reels template Moving the text field works in the same way as moving shapes: In the object list on the right, select the text you wish to move Click on the text and drag the mouse to position it where you want it Enlarge or reduce the field to adjust it to your layout Adding free form text This is text that follows a path or a shape. Entering the text At the top of the screen, click on the Texts tab: Click on Free form Text on the left side tab. On the left, choose a pre-set motif 74 - EMBELLISHMENTS / TEXTS / CALENDARS

81 Enter your text in the window provided and choose both the font and character size You can enter several lines of text but all characters must be in the same font Click on the icon to display the text in your layout Move the text within your layout The text is displayed in the form of the chosen pattern. Adjusting the text shape When you click on the text field, you will notice that it is underlined in red. Small yellow dots allow you to specify the position of the text at this location. Note: 1/ Adding and deleting nodes is similar to the process outlined for free form lines. 2/ Unlike plain text, free form text behaves like an image. If you modify the size of the field containing text, you also change the shape of the text inside it. EMBELLISHMENTS / TEXTS / CALENDARS - 75

82 2/ You can increase the number of small nodes that determine the position of the text: Select the Shaping mode Click on the text Click on this icon: Click on the text to add a node Click and drag this node in order to give your desired shape to the text Automatic word wrap Before adding the free form text on the layout, you can tick the Automatic word wrap option. Example : Option ticked Option unticked The text keeps fixed spacing. If the area is not large enough, the text carries onto a new line automatically. The text is stretched along the whole area. If you decrease the size of the area, the size of the text will be decreased as well EMBELLISHMENTS / TEXTS / CALENDARS

83 Adding a drop shadow Select free form text Click on this icon: Click on Color to choose the shadow s color Select the spacing between the text and the shadow Adding Dropcaps text This function allows you to create a word using the various letter dropcaps available: At the topof the screen, click on the Texts tab Underneath, click on the left side, on Studio-Scrap provides you with all the dropcaps necessary to enter your word. You will find dropcaps both in the form of shapes and embellishments. Please note that if you own one or more of the digital kits, and if these kits contain dropcaps, that these will automatically appear in the table. EMBELLISHMENTS / TEXTS / CALENDARS - 77

84 Example: Click on the Celebrity dropcaps In the text field, enter CINEMA On the right, choose the dropcaps color Click on OK The word appears in your layout. The dropcaps composing the word are bundled in a group. See the chapter entitled Grouping shapes. Modifying dropcap text To modify dropcaps text: Double-click on one of the letters in the word. The options window will appear on the upper part of thescreen. Modify the word within the text area at the top of the screen Modify the options you want on the right side Click on the icon Options Size: You choose the height of the dropcap text you would like to display. You will then be able to modify the height directly from within the layout. Spacing: The dropcaps can be stuck together or separated by a small space. Choose the spacing between each dropcap. Indentation: This option allows you to indent one out of every two letters either upward or downward. This also creates a depth effect. Angle: This option allows you to tilt each dropcap by a chosen angle EMBELLISHMENTS / TEXTS / CALENDARS

85 On the right, select: Alternate to apply an alternating tilt (see example above) to get a jumbled effect. Identical to apply an identical degree of rotation to all dropcaps. Orientation: You can display the word horizontally (with the letters sitting side-by-side) or vertically (with the letters sitting atop one another). Color: Choose the color of your dropcap and tick Apply a gradient if you wish to do so. You will also be able to replace the solid color by a background. Calendar function This function allows you to add a month-by-month calendar to your layout. You will find that several calendar layouts come bundled with the program. Opening a calendar layout Starting at the Studio-Scrap welcome page, click on the Open button. Click on one of the calendar layouts and then click on Open. Options Size and position of the months Moving and adjusting the size of each month is similar to the process used to move and adjust shapes. EMBELLISHMENTS / TEXTS / CALENDARS - 79

86 Changing a month s header By default, the header displays the month and the year: E.g.: May If you wish to modify this text: In the objects list, on the right of the screen, click twice on the text to be modified. That text is marked with the modify the text. icon. Then you can Changing the month or year Click on the month you wish to change Choose your desired month and year on the top of the screen Click on the icon Modify the character font Click on the month you wish to change Click at the top of the screen on the icon Choose a character font and click on OK Click on the icon to apply the chosen font for the header, days and dates of the month 80 - EMBELLISHMENTS / TEXTS / CALENDARS

87 Tips and tricks Here are some tips about using the different functions of the software: Punching effect This effect consists of simulating a punch hole of the photo with a given shape to reveal the paper underneath it. Example: In the following composition, we have punched the background background with four small hearts. Click on Shapes & masks Add the heart shape to your layout Move it to the upper-left corner of the background background Select the background background Holding down the CTRL key, click on the Heart shape Click on the Merge shapes icon: Click on Punch The heart thus punches the background background EMBELLISHMENTS / TEXTS / CALENDARS - 81

88 3D effect / Perspective effect On embellishments To create a 3D effect on embellishments, you need to lay with drop shadows. Embellishment without drop shadow Embellishment with drop shadow The example above was made using the blue turquoise ribbon (categorie 11 Ribbons-Strings). On photos A function of Studio-Scrap allows you to display a picture in 3D mode. Place your photo on the layout Click on the photo, then on the icon Then choose the 3D effect you want. Starting with Photo with 3D effect + drop shadow 82 - EMBELLISHMENTS / TEXTS / CALENDARS

89 Note : On the picture above, the dropshadow used has a gap of 9 with an attenuation of 4. The attenuation allows for a more realistic 3D effect. On dropcaps texts Click on the Texts Tab, then on Dropcap Texts Use for example the dropcaps Vintage. Type 5 in the Spacing box Click on the icon to add it to the layout. Click on the dropcap text then click on the icon Choose now the effect you want. Here is what you get : Dropcap without 3D effect Dropcap with 3D effect You can also get the following perspective effect: For this, follow the following instructions: Click on the Texts Tab, then on Dropcap Texts Use for example the dropcaps Vintage. Type 5 in the Spacing box Click on the icon to add it to the layout. Right click on the dropcap text Click on Export as an image In the Type box, choose the PNG format. This will allow you to keep the transparency effect between letters.. EMBELLISHMENTS / TEXTS / CALENDARS - 83

90 Choose the folder in which you want to export this image Choose the name of the image Click on Start Exporting Back in Studio-Scrap, delete the dropcap text you have created at the previous step Click on the Photos tab Choose the folder in which you have saved your exported image previously When the image is shown on top of the screen, drag it inside the layout. Click on the dropcap text then click on the icon Choose now isissez ensuite the perspective effect you want. Creating frames for your photos There are several ways to frame an image. By choosing an embellishment from the Frame category Via a free form line 1/ Framing your photos with an embellishment Select the Embellishments tab Select the Frame category Select a frame and click on the Add an embellishment icon Position and dimension the frame in order to adjust it to the size of the photo. Note: If you choose an oval frame, you must first place your image into a shape looking like an oval. 2/ Framing your photos using free form lines. Click on the Embellishments tab Click on this icon Select the square motif 84 - EMBELLISHMENTS / TEXTS / CALENDARS

91 Click on OK Enlarge the free form line around the photo Within the objects list move the image above the free form border. Here is an example featuring the Wool yarn embellishment (free form line category). You can also choose a background: Click on Colors and backgrounds Click and drag your choice of background onto the free form line. You will obtain a frame with this background. By increasing the zoom of the free form line, you will increase the thickness of the frame. Torn sheet effect Simple Effect To add your photos, you can use the shapes of countries. You can get interesting effects by resizing the shapes: EMBELLISHMENTS / TEXTS / CALENDARS - 85

92 Examples : Macedonia shape that we have stretched a bit vertically Limousin area shape. Tear effect To obtain this tear effect, you can also use a country shape, merged with a rectangle shape. Click on the tab Shapes and Masks In the simple shapes, click on the Square shape. Click on the icon to add it to the layout Stretch a bit the suqre into a rectangle Click on the tab Shapes and Masks Inside the serach area, type in Portugal Add the shape intyo the layout 86 - EMBELLISHMENTS / TEXTS / CALENDARS

93 With the buttons Copy / Paste (above the dimensions on the right of the screen), duplicate the shape Portugal. Rotate the 2 shapes Portugal so that the «torn» side is vertical Add the 2 shapes to your rectangle as shown on the sketch. Select the 3 shapes using the CTRL keyboard key. Click on the icon then merge the shapes together. Stitching effects You can come up with various effects using the free form lines. Example: To create a stitching effect: Select the Embellishments tab. Under the Free form lines category, select, for instance, Seam 1 red Click on Select the Straight line motif Click on OK Add a rectangular shape underneath Texts Under embellishments, you will find a Tags category. These embellishments can be used with your text entries. EMBELLISHMENTS / TEXTS / CALENDARS - 87

94 Example for a new baby: Once the tag has been added to the layout, add either plain or free form text and place it inside the tag. In the object list (on the right side of the screen), the tag should appear underneath the text field EMBELLISHMENTS / TEXTS / CALENDARS

95 TOUCHING UP TOOLS Overview This set of tools allows will help you modify both your pictures and the embellishments we offer you in Studio-Scrap. It provides simple effects like symmetries and rotations but also more advanced transformations like cropping. To access the touching up tools : Click in your layout on the photo or the embellishment you want to modify. Click on the small icon. The simple transformations Starting from an image, here are the different simple transformations available. Those apply to the whole of the picture. TOUCHING UP TOOLS - 89

96 Before transformation After transformation This allows for reducing the number of pixels of the image. If you have scanned a picture a little bit crookedly, this function will straighten the photo automatically (use with just-out-ofscanner file, with photo outlined on white background). Cropping and Outlining This function will allow to isolate part of a photo to create another image file. Example : Isolate a portrait on a family picture or outline a face. When the photo appears : Click on the button Save as to save your starting image 90 - TOUCHING UP TOOLS

97 Click on the icon for Cropping Choose your cropping tool (see the different tools below) Define the area to crop Click on OK to erase everything that s outside the defined area. The different cropping tools This will crop a rectangle area. Click on the image then drag the mouse in diagonal to draw the rectangle. This will crop a circle or an ellipse. Click on the image then drag the mouse in diagonal to draw the ellipse. The centre of the ellipse is the dot where you clicked on the image. This will help you outline an object or a person an an image. Click as many times as necessary around the area to outline to define the shape to outline. To finish the operation, right-click once. This will define a free area. Click on the image then drag the mouse to draw the shape to crop. This will define an area automatically with dots of the same color. Click once on the image to define the area. Outlining example From the picture below on the left, you can outline the little boy to create a PNG format image, with a transparent background (right side image). TOUCHING UP TOOLS - 91

98 To reach this result : In Studio-Scrap, click on the Photos tab Select the folder in which the image can be found When the photo appears, click on the small icon. The photo touching up tool appears In the Selection area, choose the line Polygonal selection Click on the side of the image to outline. Then click as many time as necessary all around the picture to define the cropping area. Between 2 dots, the cropping is made in a straight line. When you have finished around your subject, right click once with the mouse. To save this image with the.png format : Click on the following button : In the Type box,, choose the format *.png Choose the folder and image name with the extension.png Close the Photo Touching up tool In Studio-Scrap, click on the Photos tab and add this image. The effects Click on the corresponding button for the effect you wish to give your picture TOUCHING UP TOOLS

99 Note: 1/ If you have defined an area on the picture, the effect will only apply on the defined area. 2/ The 3 first effects (black/white, sepia and photo negative) apply directly on the picture and you can see the result on the right. The other effects display the starting image and the result image. You can adjust the intensity of the effects by modifying the provided parameters. Touches up Brush / Eraser The brush will allow you to paint part of the picture with a selected color. For example, on an old picture, you can use a white brush to hide ink stains. Click in the color box and click on the color you want Click below to choose the shape of your brush Adjust the size of the brush and the transparence level of the paint. The eraser will allow you to erase part of the picture. When exporting the picture in PNG format, the erased part will appear transparent in the layout. Other functions Click on this icon to scan a photo. Then, follow the scanner driver s instructions. This icon will be used to cancel the last actions made on the image. This icon will allow you to re-do the actions you have just cancelled Click on this icon to exit the Photo touching up tool. TOUCHING UP TOOLS - 93

100 Click on the + sign or sign to enlarge or reduce the image on the screen. Save the image Click on this icon to save the image by overwriting the starting image. The image format is kept. Click on this icon to save the image and keep the starting image. In that case, you need to give a new name to the resulting image. If you choose the PNG format, you will keep the transparent parts of the image TOUCHING UP TOOLS

101 EXPORTING / PRINTING Saving your layout It is important to regularly save copies of your work onto your hard disk. To save a layoutin Studio-Scrap format: Click on the icon then click on Save If you wish to save your layout without loosing your last saving: Click on the icon then click on Save as Give a new name for your layout. By default, the program suggests saving your layout in the My Documents / Studio-Scrap folder. That said, you can easily select a different folder. Give a title to your layout Click on Save Note: Saving a file using this method allows you to reopen the layout or photobook in Studio-Scrap at a later date in order to modify it. EXPORTING / PRINTING - 95

102 However, if you wish to send this photobook and layout to someone else (who does not have Studio-Scrap), then you will have to use the Export function. See the following chapter. Exporting the layout Exporting as an image file or PDF Click on the Print and Export tab On the left side, choose Export, select the destination folder. Click inside the Extension field to choose the image format (JPG, BMP,,PDF) Enter the name of the image file you wish to create On the right side of the screen, options allow you to set the resolution of the exported image. Click on the following icon Send a layout by Click on the icon Click on Export then on Send the displayed page by Click on the OK button Studio-Scrap will suggest that you reduce the resolution of your layout if it is too high. This makes sending messages faster and is simpler for your software to handle. Your software will open, including your layout as an attachment to a new message. All that remains for you to do is to enter the address of your recipient and to write an accompanying message EXPORTING / PRINTING

103 Note: This function makes use of mail applications installed on your computer such as Outlook, Windows mail or Thunderbird. Therefore you need at least one such application installed and configured on your computer. Creating a slideshow Image selection This function allows you to group some layouts so that you can present them to family and friends under the shape of a slideshow. Click on the icon Select Slideshow Select the folder in which your layouts are stored In the Available layouts field, double-click on your chosen layouts. These layouts appear on the right in the Layouts selected field. EXPORTING / PRINTING - 97

104 Image sorting You can sort the images within the slideshow. To invert the order of two photos: Click on the image in the Layouts selected field Click on either of the two small blue arrows to move the layout Note: 1/ To remove a layout from the slideshow, double-click on the layout in question in the Layouts selected field. 2/ To add or delete layouts in the slideshow, you can use the following small icons:,, Configuration At the bottom-right, click on the following button: Selecting a folder In the left-hand column, select the drive and the folder into which you wish to export the selected layouts. Export settings 1/ If you are exporting these layouts to the selected folder for the first time, you must check the line labeled Export the viewer. If you have already exported layouts via the slideshow, these new layouts will be added to the slideshow. 2/ Choose the export resolution of your layouts EXPORTING / PRINTING

105 Slideshow settings 1/ Choose the lag time between two layouts. 2/ Choose the transition type between the two layouts. 3/ Click on Create the slideshow Playing the slideshow The slideshow begins playing automatically after settings are selected. If you wish to launch the slideshow at a later time: Close Studio-Scrap Open the folder to which you exported your layouts. Double-click on the file called Viewer.exe If you want to show your layouts to your friends, you can copy/paste the contents of the folder to a USB key. When you visit your friends: Insert the USB key into their computer Double-click on the Viewer.exe file Printing the layout Click on the Print and Export Click on the left on the Print tab To print, click on the Print button Valider en cliquant sur OK EXPORTING / PRINTING - 99

106 Simple settings On the top part of your screen, select the printer as well as the paper format you wish to use. Also, choose the page orientation for the printout. Adjust to page width Adjust to page width enlarges the photo so that it occupies, to the extent possible, the entire width of page. As a function of the shape of the layout and the shape of the page (portrait or landscape), part of the layout may be trimmed to the height of the page. Example featuring a Square layout in an A4 page. If you have chosen paper in Portrait format, the layout will be printed entirely. If you have chosen paper in Landscape format, the layout will extend beyond the top and bottom edges of the page. Adjust to page length Adjust to page height enlarges the image so that it occupies, to the extent possible, the entire length of the page. As a function of the shape of the layout and the shape of the page (portrait or landscape), part of the layout may extend beyond the limits of the page. Example featuring a Square composition in an A4 page. If you have chosen paper in Landscape format, the layout will be printed entirely. If you have chosen paper in Portrait format, your layout will extend beyond the right and left edges of the page. Customized (%) This option allows you to enlarge or reduce your layout within the page you wish to print EXPORTING / PRINTING

107 The higher the value chosen, the more your layout is enlarged within the page. If the value chosen is too high, the layout will extend beyond the edges of the page. The lower the value chosen, the more your layout is reduced within your document. Other functions Advanced printing Redisplays the chosen layout so that it fits fully into the chosen page format. Click on this button to open the printer configuration. You will be able to choose, for instance, the printer driver and the paper size to be used. For the PDF Xchange driver, you will be able to choose a custom paper size. This button immediately prints the document on the page. This button allows you to exit Print Preview mode and return to the previous screen. Position of the layout Depending on the mode chosen, you will be able to move your layout on the page in order to print only the section desired. The Left and Top fields indicate the position of the layout on the page. Example: If Top = 10, this means that the layout is 10 mm from the top edge of the page. If Left = 20, this means that the layout is 20 mm from the left edge of the page. EXPORTING / PRINTING - 101

108 If one of the values is negative, that means that part of the layout is off the page. The Center button allows you to center your layout on the page. The print area appears inside a rectangle called Printing area. Studio-Scrap hatches the part of your layout that will not be printed. Adjust to width mode: Only the Top field can be modified in order to set the position of the layout on the page. Adjust to height mode: Only the Left field can be modified in order to set the position of the layout on the page. Custom mode: Select the Left and Top values in order to set the position of the layout on the page. In all three cases, you can set the position of the page by clicking and dragging the mouse to the center of the screen. Trimming the printing area Click on the Zero Everywhere button to cancel all trimming settings. You can trim (that is, omit) a part of the layout within the printing area. Select the trimming areas, move them and control the effect on the layout at the center of the screen. Multiple print This function allows you to print the same layout several times on one page. Example: You have created a layout with a 15cm x 10cm format. This function allows you to print two or four layouts on one A4 page. In the Configuration field, at the top-left of the screen, check the Multiple function under Print type EXPORTING / PRINTING

109 Choosing the number of layouts In the Multiple Print field, enter the number of layouts you would like in width and in height. Studio-Scrap displays the number of desired layouts on the screen. It also shows the reduction factor required to create this printout in the page format (and orientation) selected. Note: In multiple print mode, the width and height are adjusted automatically. EXPORTING / PRINTING - 103