Actual Size View

When Working with Products, Actual Size view will show the selected product(s) scaled to actual size in the Display Area.  It's particularly effective if you have a digital projector or a large screen display, this is useful for showing your clients how big the products will be on their wall.  To display image and product sizes correctly, you must first set your Display Calibration.  This is done in your Settings.  Go to the top menu, ProSelectEdit > Settings > Display > Calibration & Options.

How to Access Actual Size View

 

Using Actual Size View

If the presentation screen you are using is not large enough to display the products at actual size, a warning icon  appears in the bottom right corner of the Display Area.  The currently selected image or product will be "scaled to fit."  The "scaled to fit" display size will be indicated.

The Actual Size view button has a right-click option.  This will open a pop-up menu of Rooms.  By selecting a room from the list, you can see how the selected product will appear in that room at its current size. 

  • Note: This is for quick reference only.  After you exit Actual Size view, the image does not remain in the room. 
  • To exit, left-click on the Actual Size view button again. 
  • Before using this, you must have at least one room setup.  These can be either Library Rooms or Album Rooms.  Click on Setup Rooms for more information.

When displaying images with an Unlocked crop across different print sizes, ProSelect may show a temporarily centered crop in Actual Size view to accommodate varying aspect ratios.  You can manually adjust this cropping by clicking and dragging the image while holding down the OptionAlt key, similar to adjustments made in the Show Images view.  Additionally, fine-tuning the crop size can be achieved using the OptionAlt + Up/Down arrow keys for precise cropping in or out.

ProSelect intelligently applies these cropping adjustments to other print sizes by matching the closest aspect ratio and saves these adjustments for each size within the session.

The following is an example of how Actual Size view works using two different presentation screen sizes.

Example 1: We are using a Samsung 65" (3840 x 2160) Frame TV as our presentation screen.
  1. Set up the Samsung TV as an Extended Monitor (do not use mirror).
  2. Set the Display Calibration (ProSelectEdit > Settings > Display > Calibration & Options). 
    1. Drag the Settings window over to the Samsung TV. 
    2. Manually measure "the length of the above line" (in our case, it is 12")
    3. The Samsung TV is now calibrated and ready to be our presentation screen.



  3. Make sure the Main ProSelect window is open on your Main screen.  Click on the Presentation Mode button to activate Presentation Mode.
  4. The Client can now see the product being displayed at Actual Size.  The Samsung TV is large enough to display a 24" x 24" product at Actual Size.
  1. Here's what you see on the Main Screen:



  2. Here's what the Client sees on the Presentation Screen:

Example 2: We are using a DELL 27" (3840 x 2160) monitor as our presentation screen.
  1. Set up the DELL monitor as an Extended Monitor (do not use mirror).
  2. Set the Display Calibration (ProSelectEdit > Settings > Display > Calibration & Options). 
    1. Drag the Settings window over to the DELL monitor. 
    2. Manually measure "the length of the above line" (in our case, it is 3.2")
    3. The DELL monitor is now calibrated and ready to be our presentation screen.



  3. Make sure the Main ProSelect window is open on your Main screen.  Click on the Presentation Mode button to activate Presentation Mode.
  4. The Client can now see the product being displayed at Actual Size.  Because the DELL Monitor is not large enough to display a 24" x 24" paper size, ProSelect will display it at the largest size possible given the constraints of the DELL monitor's size.  In this case, 11.4" x 11.4".  The "Displayed Size" only appears on the Main ProSelect screen.  

    1. Here's what you see on the Main Screen:



    2. Here's what the Client sees on the Presentation Screen:

 
Tools Available in Actual Size View

Use the Previous/Next Size tools to change the size of a product. 

  • The sizes available as well as the order in which they appear are based on the setup of your Paper Sizes. 
  • When first shown in Room view or Actual Size view, prints are sized at the "Starting Product Size" as specified in your Settings.
  • Products using a product template will initially be shown at the template’s Design Size.  Use the tools to size up or down.
  • If you are using a fixed-sized template, the Previous/Next Size tools are inapplicable.
Right-Click Feature - For Prints and Gallery Wraps

There is a gray triangle in the corner of the Previous/Next Size tools.  This indicates you have the option to right-click.  When you right-click on either tool, a popup menu appears with a list of all the product sizes available.  You can directly choose a size here.

  • The sizes shown are based on the available product sizes within the assigned presentation option.  This is also known as Product Filtering.
  • Alternate sizes (based on Paper Sizes) can be displayed by holding the OptionAlt key and right-clicking on the tool.  Sizes shown without a $ would require ordering as a Custom Product. 

  • The Product Type is listed at the top, followed by the Presentation Option.
  • Use the drop-down arrow to view sizes within Paper Size folders.
  • A checkmark appears next to the currently selected paper size.
Right-Click Feature - For Product Templates
  • For Fixed Size Templates, no other sizing options are available.
  • For Dynamically Sized Templates, the sizes available will match the aspect ratio of the product.  For example, if you are selecting a size for a square product template, only other square sizes will be available.   

    • The Product Type is listed at the top, followed by the Product Template Name.
    • All paper sizes with the same aspect ratio will be listed.  Those without a $ will need to be ordered as a Custom Product.
    • A checkmark appears next to the currently selected paper size.
Quick Tip - Paper Size Order

Want to reverse the order of your paper sizes?  Click on Sorting Paper Sizes/Display Order to learn more.

 

Use the Previous/Next Size tools to change the size of a product. 

  • The sizes available as well as the order in which they appear are based on the setup of your Paper Sizes. 
  • When first shown in Room view or Actual Size view, prints are sized at the "Starting Product Size" as specified in your Settings.
  • Products using a product template will initially be shown at the template’s Design Size.  Use the tools to size up or down.
  • If you are using a fixed-sized template, the Previous/Next Size tools are inapplicable.
Right-Click Feature - For Prints and Gallery Wraps

There is a gray triangle in the corner of the Previous/Next Size tools.  This indicates you have the option to right-click.  When you right-click on either tool, a popup menu appears with a list of all the product sizes available.  You can directly choose a size here.

  • The sizes shown are based on the available product sizes within the assigned presentation option.  This is also known as Product Filtering.
  • Alternate sizes (based on Paper Sizes) can be displayed by holding the OptionAlt key and right-clicking on the tool.  Sizes shown without a $ would require ordering as a Custom Product. 

  • The Product Type is listed at the top, followed by the Presentation Option.
  • Use the drop-down arrow to view sizes within Paper Size folders.
  • A checkmark appears next to the currently selected paper size.
Right-Click Feature - For Product Templates
  • For Fixed Size Templates, no other sizing options are available.
  • For Dynamically Sized Templates, the sizes available will match the aspect ratio of the product.  For example, if you are selecting a size for a square product template, only other square sizes will be available.   

    • The Product Type is listed at the top, followed by the Product Template Name.
    • All paper sizes with the same aspect ratio will be listed.  Those without a $ will need to be ordered as a Custom Product.
    • A checkmark appears next to the currently selected paper size.
Quick Tip - Paper Size Order

Want to reverse the order of your paper sizes?  Click on Sorting Paper Sizes/Display Order to learn more.

 

Use the Previous/Next Stack tools to cycle through your stacked sizes.  Wall Groupings, for example, are always a fixed size.  To show different sizing options, you can create Stacked Sizes in the Product Editor.  Click on Using Stacked Templates to learn more.

  • Click on the Previous or Next Stack tools to go up or down a size.
  • Right-Click on the Previous or Next Stack tool and choose a size from the list.

 

Right-Clicking on the Previous/Next Stack tool:

  • The Product Type (Wall Grouping) is listed at the top, followed by the template name.
  • All available stacked sizes will be listed.
  • A checkmark appears next to the currently selected Stack.

Use the Previous/Next Stack tools to cycle through your stacked sizes.  Wall Groupings, for example, are always a fixed size.  To show different sizing options, you can create Stacked Sizes in the Product Editor.  Click on Using Stacked Templates to learn more.

  • Click on the Previous or Next Stack tools to go up or down a size.
  • Right-Click on the Previous or Next Stack tool and choose a size from the list.

 

Right-Clicking on the Previous/Next Stack tool:

  • The Product Type (Wall Grouping) is listed at the top, followed by the template name.
  • All available stacked sizes will be listed.
  • A checkmark appears next to the currently selected Stack.

Select an image (or an image within a product) and click on the Apply Effect tool.  You can choose to apply an image effect or a custom effect.  For more information, click on Applying Effects.

Image Effects
  • B&W: Use the keyboard shortcut "B" to apply.
  • Special Tint: Use the keyboard shortcut "S" to apply.
  • Original: Use the keyboard shortcut "O" to revert to the original.

 

  • Low & High-Key Vignette: Size and strength can be adjusted by going to the top menu, ProSelectEdit > Settings > Image Effects > Local Effects > Vignette Adjustments.


Custom Effects

If you have created any custom Photoshop actions, they will be listed below the Image Effects.  By default, ProSelect will duplicate the image once an effect has been applied.  To configure Custom Effects, click on the "Manage Custom Effects" option.  This will take you to Settings, Custom Effects Actions.

The Select Edge / Style Color tool allows you to customize the color of your applied Gallery Wrap Edge or Virtual Style.  A Virtual Style or Gallery Wrap Edge must be applied first before using this tool.

  1. Click on the Select Edge / Style Color tool.
  2. Select which layer of the style you wish to customize. (Gallery Wrap edge treatments work in the same way.)
  3. Use the red color guide circle to navigate around your image.  As you navigate, the color of your selected layer will change.
  4. Once you have navigated over a color you want to choose, click the mouse.  The color is then applied to the selected layer.
  5. Repeat the process for all layers.
  6. To exit, click anywhere outside the product.

 

Saving a Custom Color

After creating a custom-colored Virtual Style or Edge, you can save it for future use.  

  1. For Virtual Stryles, go to the top menu, Products > Traditional Mats & Virtual Styles > Save Virtual Styles to Designer.  Alternatively, right-click on the product and select "Save Virtual Styles to Designer."
  2. For Gallery Wrap Edge Treatments, go to the top menu, Products > Gallery Wraps > Save Edge Treatments to Designer.  Alternatively, right-click on the product and select "Save Edge Treatments to Designer."



  3. Create a name for the custom-colored item.
  4. Choose which folder to save it into within the designer.  We recommend creating a Custom Color folder.
  5. Click the Save button.

You can apply a gallery wrap edge to your product when in any View mode, but we recommend using Cropping view.  In other View modes, only the face of the gallery wrap is visible.  When working in Cropping view, the edges are visible as well. 

Click on the Select Gallery Wrap Edge tool in the toolbar to see the drop-down menu of available edges.  Gallery Wraps must have an edge applied.  By default, Gallery Wrap Edges are set to "full."  Open the Gallery Wrap Edges dialog by going to the top menu, Products > Gallery Wraps > Edge Treatments to add or edit your edges.

The currently applied Gallery Wrap Edge is shown in the left column of the Info Bar. 

 

Quick Tip - Save Custom Solid Color Edges

The Select Edge / Style Color tool allows you to customize the color of an applied solid color edge.  After creating a custom-colored edge, you can save it for future use.  Click here to learn more.

 

You can apply a Virtual Style to your image or product when in any View mode.  Click on the Virtual Style tool in the toolbar to view the drop-down menu of available styles.  Recently selected styles appear at the top.  To remove the Virtual Style, select "none" from the list. 

Virtual Styles are set up in the Designer dialog.  Go to the top menu, Products > Traditional Mats & Virtual Styles  > Designer.

The currently selected Virtual Style is shown in the left column of the Info Bar.  The image is "pushed in" to allow space for the applied Virtual Style.  The paper size remains the same.

 

Quick Tip - Save Custom Virtual Styles

The Select Edge / Style Color tool allows you to customize the color of an applied Virtual Style.  After creating a custom-colored Virtual Style, you can save it for future use.  Click here to learn more.

 

Shortcut - Remove Applied Mat, Frame & Virtual Style

You can remove all applied mats, frames, & virtual styles simultaneously by holding the OptionAlt key and then pressing the DeleteBackspace key on your keyboard.

 

You can apply a Traditional Mat to your image or product when in any View mode.  Click on the Traditional Mat tool in the toolbar to view the drop-down menu of available mats.  Recently selected mats appear at the top.  To remove a mat, select "none" from the list. 

Mats are set up in the Mat Designs dialog.  Go to the top menu, Products > Mats > Mat Designs.  By default, ProSelect uses standard mat overlap settings of 0.25" for sizes up to 30 inches.  For larger sizes, a mat overlap of 0.375 is applied.  To adjust these settings, go to the top menu, Products > Traditional Mats & Virtual Styles > Traditional Mat Overlap.

The currently selected mat is shown in the left column of the Info Bar.  Also note that the overall size, including the mat, is listed in the center column.  Traditional Mats are set on top of the print, so the overall size of the product is the paper size + the mat size.

 

Quick Tip - Red Mat Tag

If you notice red mat tags next to your mats, a detailed explanation can be found by clicking Frame Validation - Frame and Mat Selection Tags.

 

Shortcut - Remove Applied Mat, Frame & Virtual Style

You can remove all applied mats, frames, & virtual styles simultaneously by holding the OptionAlt key and then pressing the DeleteBackspace key on your keyboard.

 

You can apply a Frame to your image or product when in Thumbnail, Show, or Actual Size view.  Click on the Frame tool in the toolbar to view the drop-down menu of available frames.  Recently selected frames appear at the top.  To remove a frame, select "none" from the list. 

  • Frames are set up in the Manage Frames dialog.  Go to the top menu, Products > Frames > Manage Frames.
  • The currently selected frame is shown in the left column of the Info Bar.  Also note that the overall size including the frame is listed in the center column.
  • To remove the displayed frame width [in square brackets next to the frame]  go to the top menu, ProSelectEdit > Settings > Display > Display Options. 

 

Quick Tip - Red Frame Tag

If you notice red frame tags  next to your frames, a detailed explanation can be found by clicking Frame Validation - Frame and Mat Selection Tags.

 

Shortcut - Remove Applied Mat, Frame & Virtual Style

You can remove all applied mats, frames, & virtual styles simultaneously by holding the OptionAlt key and then pressing the DeleteBackspace key on your keyboard.

 

This will rotate the selected Image/Product/Crop/Item 90 degrees clockwise. 

  • When rotating a product, the images in the template are NOT rotated.  By Right-clicking on the Rotate tool, you have the option of rotating the images as well as the product template. 
  • Hold OptionAlt when rotating to rotate counterclockwise.
Shortcut - Rotate

Use the shortcut Cmd + RControl + R to rotate an image or product.

You can mirror a product template using the Flip Product Horizontal tool.

You have the option to add notes to images, products, books, or rooms.  Notes are used as a reminder of any special changes that need to be applied to the images in a product, general product notes, or order requests.  Click on Notes to learn more about where notes appear throughout ProSelect.

  1. Select an image, product, or room and click on the Notes tool. 
  2. The Notes dialog will open. 
  3. You can manually add your own notes or add a note from your Notes Library.  

  • Use the Previous and Next buttons to scroll through and add notes to other images/items within the set.
  • If duplicate images appear, check this box to apply the note to duplicates as well.
  • Use the Clear Note button to remove any notes.
  • Click the Apply Changes button when you have finished adding or editing the note.
Quick Tips
  • You can add the same note to more than one image at a time by selecting all the relevant images before clicking on the Note tool. 
  • Notes added in Working with Images are applied to the individual image.
  • Notes added in Working with Products or Working with Rooms are applied to the whole product or whole room.  Not the individual image.
 
Right-Click

The Notes tool also has a right-click option.  When you right-click, a drop-down menu of the Library Notes appears.  You can select a commonly used note and add it.  In this case, the note will be added without opening the Notes dialog.

 

Notes Tag

All items with notes attached will have a small Notes tag at the bottom-right corner of the thumbnail image.

The Order Product tool (shopping cart) allows you to add the selected product(s) to an order.  Ordering can be done from any View mode.  You can order products one at a time, or multiple products at a time.  Once you click on the Order Product tool, a menu will appear that includes the product(s) you wish to order and other options associated with that product. 

Click on the product you wish to order from the list.  The product will be added to the Client's order.

Click on Ordering for more information.

Use the Next and Previous tools to navigate through your images, products, or rooms.

 

Quick Tip
  • Use the Left and Right Arrow keys on your keyboard to navigate through your images and products.
  • Use Shift + Left and Right Arrow keys to navigate through your rooms.

 

Jump in Groups

If you hold the OptionAlt key while clicking on the Next or Previous tool, the next group of items will be displayed.  This group can be between 2 and 30 items.  You can select the group size by right-clicking on the Next or Previous tools.  This feature is only available in Show view and Cropping view.

Use the Next and Previous tools to navigate through your images, products, or rooms.

 

Quick Tip
  • Use the Left and Right Arrow keys on your keyboard to navigate through your images and products.
  • Use Shift + Left and Right Arrow keys to navigate through your rooms.

 

Jump in Groups

If you hold the OptionAlt key while clicking on the Next or Previous tool, the next group of items will be displayed.  This group can be between 2 and 30 items.  You can select the group size by right-clicking on the Next or Previous tools.  This feature is only available in Show view and Cropping view.

 

Shortcuts
  • When in Actual Size view, you can use the up and down arrow keys to scroll through your paper sizes.
  • To maximize the image and see the details of the mat and frame, hold down the OptionAlt key while clicking on the Actual Size view button .
  • Click here to view all the Actual Size view shortcuts.