Building Orders

In ProSelect, orders can encompass a diverse range of products, including Print Products, Gallery Wraps, Digital Files, Wall Groupings, and Framed Prints, among others.  Typically, a Print Product in ProSelect is defined by three key elements: an image, a specified size, and a Presentation Option - which determines the type of finish or material used.  Other types of Products are defined by the Product Name, a specified size, and a Presentation Option.  You can optionally add frames and mats, create composite collections, build specialty products, and design books.  

Presentation Options are an important tool when building Products.  They are, in essence, print finishes.  See the section on Presentation Options for an extensive overview of how they work.

Building a Print Product requires an image, a size, and an assigned Presentation Option.

  1. Select an image.
    • Click and drag an image from the Image List into the Display Area.
    • Alternatively, select the image when in Working with Images, then click on the Create Print Product tool .
    • If you are using a Print Product Template, select the template first before the image.
  2. Choose a Size - there are 4 methods:
    • Method 1 - Right-click on the image.  Click on the drop-down arrow next to "Size."  Select a size from the list.  Important note: only sizes available in the assigned Presentation Option will be listed.  This option is available in Thumbnail view as well as Show Products view.  The print size is displayed on the info bar.
    • Method 2 - Use the Previous and Next Size tool buttons to adjust the size.  You can right-click on the tool buttons to select a specific size.  This can also be done in both Thumbnail view as well as Show Products view.  The print size is displayed on the info bar.
    • Method 3 - Double-click on the image to view it in Show Products view.  Use the up and down arrow keys on your keyboard to adjust the size.  The print size is displayed on the info bar under the image.
    • Method 4 - Find the print size template from the Resource Area.  Drag the template into the Display Area.  Populate the template by dragging and dropping an image onto it.
  3. Assign/Change the Presentation Option.
    • Method 1 - Right-click on the image.  Click on the drop-down arrow next to "Presentation Options."  Select a Presentation Option from the list.  Important note: only Presentation Options available in the currently selected size will be listed.  
    • Method 2 - Use the Info Bar.  Click on the drop-down arrow next to the currently assigned Presentation Option on the info bar.  Select a new Presentation Option from the list.
  4. Order the Print Product
    • Once the Print Product has been created, click on the Order Product (shopping cart) tool .
    • The Presentation Option, Size, and Price of the selected item(s) will be listed.
    • Click on the line item to add it to the Order.  See Ordering for more details.
Quick Tip - Use Print Product Templates

Print Product Templates also appear in the Template Resource Area.  This is an alternative method for building Print Orders.  Click on Print Product Templates to learn more.

 

Quick Tips
  • You can select multiple images at a time and change the size and/or Presentation Options of all the selected images.
  • Holding the OptionAlt key when clicking on the drop-down arrow will reveal ALL sizes or Presentation Options regardless of whether or not they are available in the current size/option.

Building a Print Product requires an image, a size, and an assigned Presentation Option.

  1. Select a Room.
    • Drag a Room from the Library Section into the Display Area, then double-click on the Room to get to Show Room view.
    • Alternatively, double-click on a room in the Library Area.  This will open the Room in Show Room view.
  2. Select an image(s).
    • Click and drag an image from the Image List into the Display Area.
    • Multiple images can be placed in a room.  Each one can be a different size and Presentation Option.
  3. Select a Product(s).
    • If you have previously created a Print Product in Working with Products, you can go to the Image List, and click on the Products Tab .  Drag the product directly into the room.  With the Print Product already created, you can make final adjustments and jump to Step 7 - Order the Print Product.
  4. Choose a size - there are 3 methods.  The print size is displayed on the info bar.  
    • Method 1 - Right-click on the image.  Click on the drop-down arrow next to "Size."  Select a size from the list.  Important note: only sizes available in the assigned Presentation Option will be listed. 
    • Method 2 - Use the Previous and Next Size tool buttons to adjust the size.  You can right-click on the tool buttons to select a specific size.
    • Method 3 - Use the up and down arrow keys on your keyboard to adjust the size.  
  5. Assign/Change the Presentation Option.
    • Method 1 - Right-click on the image.  Click on the drop-down arrow next to "Presentation Options."  Select a Presentation Option from the list.  Important note: only Presentation Options available in the currently selected size will be listed.  
    • Method 2 - Use the Info Bar.  Click on the drop-down arrow next to the currently assigned Presentation Option on the info bar.  Select a new Presentation Option from the list.
  6. Pricing: Because you have previously priced your available products, the pricing will automatically update as you adjust the Presentation Options and/or Size of the Print Product.
  7. Order the Print Product(s)
    • Once the Print Product has been created, click on the Order Product (shopping cart) tool .
    • The Presentation Option, Size, and Price of the selected item(s) will be listed.
    • Click on the line item to add it to the Order.
    • If multiple Products are selected, you can order one, or all of the Products in the room.  See Ordering for more details.
Quick Tip - Turn off Pricing

If you do not wish to display your prices, go to the top menu, View > Show Prices.  You can toggle prices on and off from here.

Templated Products must be built in Working with Products before placing them into a room.  Building Templated Products requires a Product Name, a Size, and an assigned Presentation Option.  

Quick Tip - Working with Modes

Steps 1 and 2 must be done in Working with Products.  Steps 3-6 can be done in either Working with Products OR Working with Rooms.

 

  1. Select a Product Template.
    • Locate the product template in the Resource Area.
    • Use the Categories and Folders drop-down arrows to help find the Product Template.
    • Drag the product template into the Display Area or double-click on the template to open it in Show Products view.
  2. Add images.
    • Drag and drop images from the Image List onto the Product Template.
  3. Adjust/Crop Image(s)
    • Click on the Cropping View button .
    • Use the toolbar tools to make adjustments to the image(s)
    • Click and drag the image within the opening to reposition it.
  4. Choose a Size. (The paper size is displayed on the info bar under the product).
    • Fixed Size: Fixed SIzed product templates cannot be adjusted.
    • Dynamically Sized:
      • Right-click on the product.  Click on the drop-down arrow next to "Size."  Select a size from the list.  Important note: only sizes matching the template's aspect ratio will be listed.
      • Use the Previous and Next Size tool buttons to adjust the size.  You can right-click on the tool buttons to select a specific size. Only sizes matching the template's aspect ratio will be listed.
      • When in Show Products view, use the up and down arrow keys on your keyboard to adjust the size.
  5. Assign/Change the Presentation Option.
    • Method 1 - Right-click on the product.  Click on the drop-down arrow next to "Presentation Options."  Select a Presentation Option from the list.  Important note: only Presentation Options available in the currently selected size will be listed.  
    • Method 2 - Use the Info Bar.  Click on the drop-down arrow next to the currently assigned Presentation Option on the info bar.  Select a new Presentation Option from the list.
  6. Order the Product
    • Once the Product has been created, click on the Order Product (shopping cart) tool .
    • The Presentation Option, Size, and Price of the selected item(s) will be listed.
    • Click on the line item to add it to the Order.  See Ordering for more details.
Quick Tips
  • You can select multiple images at a time and change the size and/or Presentation Options of all the selected images.
  • Holding the OptionAlt key when clicking on the drop-down arrow will reveal ALL sizes or Presentation Options regardless of whether or not they are available in the current size/option.

Gallery Wrap Products are built in much the same way as Print Products, with a few differences.  Gallery Wraps require an image, a face size, edge, and an assigned Presentation Option.  There are two methods for building Gallery Wraps - converting a Print or using a Product Template.  Gallery Wraps can be built in both Working with Products and Working with Rooms.  

Building Gallery Wraps by Converting Prints
  1. Select an image.
    • Click and drag an image from the Image List into the Display Area (or into a Room).
    • Alternatively, select the image when in Working with Images, then click on the Create Print Product tool .
  2. Convert.
    • On the Info Bar, click the drop-down arrow next to the word "Print."
    • Select a Presentation Option from the list.  Important note: only Presentation Options available in the currently selected size will be listed.  
    • The print has now been converted into a Gallery Wrap.  Note that the "Print Size" has also been converted to "Face Size."
  3. Choose a Face Size - there are 4 methods:
    • Method 1 - Right-click on the image.  Click on the drop-down arrow next to "Size."  Select a size from the list.  Important note: only sizes available in the assigned Presentation Option will be listed.  This option is available in Thumbnail view as well as Show Products view.  The face size is displayed on the info bar.
    • Method 2 - Use the Previous  and Next Size  tool buttons to adjust the size.  You can right-click on the tool buttons to select a specific size.  This can also be done in both Thumbnail view as well as Show Products view.  The print size is displayed on the info bar.
    • Method 3 - Double-click on the image to view it in Show Products view (when Working with Products).  Use the up and down arrow keys on your keyboard to adjust the size.  The face size is displayed on the Info Bar under the image.
  4. Select a Gallery Wrap Edge.
    • Click on the Gallery Wrap Edge tool .  Select an Edge from the list.  Note that by default, all Gallery Wraps are created with a "Full" edge unless changed. 
  5. Assign/Change the Presentation Option.
    • Method 1 - Right-click on the image.  Click on the drop-down arrow next to "Presentation Options."  Select a Presentation Option from the list.  Important note: only Presentation Options available in the currently selected size will be listed.  
    • Method 2 - Use the Info Bar.  Click on the drop-down arrow next to the currently assigned Presentation Option on the info bar.  Select a new Presentation Option from the list.
  6. Order the Gallery Wrap
    • Once the Gallery Wrap has been created, click on the Order Product (shopping cart) tool .
    • The Presentation Option, Face Size, and Price of the selected item(s) will be listed.
    • Click on the line item to add it to the Order.  See Ordering for more details.
Building Gallery Wraps Using Templates - Working with Products ONLY
  1. Select a Gallery Wrap Template.
    • Use the Resource Selection Bar to find your preferred Gallery Wrap Template.
    • Drag the template into the Display Area.
    • Select an image from the image list and drag it onto the Gallery Wrap Template.
  2. Optionally navigate to the Working with Rooms tab.  
    • Go to the Image List and click on the Products Tab.  Drag the Gallery Wrap into the room.
  3. Follow the steps above to make changes to the face size, wrap edge, or Presentation Option.
  4. Follow the steps above to order the Gallery Wrap.

Wall Groupings are created from templates.  Therefore, they must be built in Working with Products before placing them into a room.  Building Templated Products requires a Product Name, a Size, and an assigned Presentation Option.  

Quick Tip - Working with Modes

Steps 1 and 2 must be done in Working with Products.  Steps 3-6 can be done in either Working with Products OR Working with Rooms.

 

  1. Select a Wall Grouping Template.
    • Locate the Wall Grouping Template in the Resource Area.
    • Use the Categories and Folders drop-down arrows to help find the Wall Grouping.
    • Drag the template into the Display Area or double-click on the template to open it in Show Products view.
  2. Add images.
    • Drag and drop images from the Image List onto the Wall Grouping Template.
  3. Adjust/Crop Image(s)
    • Click on the Cropping View button .
    • Use the toolbar tools to make adjustments to the image(s)
    • Click and drag the image within the opening to reposition it.
  4. Choose a Size. (The Combined Wall Size size is displayed on the info bar).
    • Fixed Size: Wall Groupings are a fixed size and cannot be adjusted unless they are stacked.
    • Stacked Size: If a Wall Grouping is stacked, you can move through the different sizes created in the stack.
      • Use the Previous and Next Stack tool buttons to adjust the size.  You can right-click on the tool buttons to select a specific size. 
      • When in Show view, use the up and down arrow keys on your keyboard to adjust the size.
    • Adjust the size of a single item: Select a single item in the Grouping and right-click.  Click on the drop-down arrow next to "Size."  Select a size from the list.
  5. Assign/Change the Presentation Option.  Each item within the Wall Grouping can have a different Presentation Option.
    • Method 1 - Select all items or individual items in the Wall Grouping.  Right-click on the item(s).  Click on the drop-down arrow next to "Presentation Options."  Select a Presentation Option from the list.  Important note: only Presentation Options available in the currently selected size will be listed.  
    • Method 2 - Use the Info Bar.  Click on the drop-down arrow next to the currently assigned Presentation Option on the info bar.  Select a new Presentation Option from the list.
  6. Order the Wall Grouping.
    • Once the Wall Grouping has been created, click on the Order Product (shopping cart) tool .
    • Each item within the Wall Grouping will be listed, however, Wall Groupings must be ordered as a whole. 
    • Click on the line item "Total Price for..." to add it to the Order.  See Ordering for more details.