A number of options appear when you are previewing a virtual style:

• From the drop-down list, choose a product size.
• View the style as it would look on a print or a single-opening composite product.
• View the style as it would look on a multiple-opening composite product.
• Select Zoom x2 to view the details more closely.
• Graphic Block: check or uncheck the box to view the style with or without its assigned graphic block (GB).

Add a New Virtual Style

1. Use the Add button to create a new virtual style.  Once created, you can rename and configure it in the Design Details area. 
2. Alternatively, use the duplicate button to copy a pre-existing style.  Once created, rename and modify the duplicate.
3. Drag the virtual style to reposition it in the list or add it to a folder.

Create New Folder

1. Click on the New Folder button.
2. Type in a name for the group (folder).
3. Optionally assign a Supplier.
4. Once the folder is set up, you can drag virtual styles into it.

Deleting Virtual Styles

Select a virtual style and click on the Delete button.

Rename/Edit Mat

Use the Design Settings area to rename a virtual style.  You can also optionally assign a supplier to a style.  If you need to change any design elements, click on Design Custom Virtual Styles to learn more.

The Select Edge / Style Color tool allows you to customize the color of an applied Virtual Style.  Click on Select Edge/Style Color Tool to learn more.

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

1. 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 Style to Designer."
   
   
   
   
2. Create a name for the custom-colored item.
3. Choose which folder to save it into within the designer.  We recommend creating a Custom Color folder.
4. Click the Save button.
5. Once you have saved your custom-colored virtual style, it is available to use on all other products.
   
   

Traditional Mats can be converted to a Virtual Style.

1. Select the "Traditional" tab at the top of the Mat & Style Designer window.
2. Select a mat and click on the Duplicate button.  
   
   
   
   
3. Select "Virtual Style" as the type.  
4. Type in a name.
5. Group: select the folder where you want the virtual style placed, or choose Base-Level.
6. Click the Duplicate button.
7. The traditional mat has now been added as a virtual style.  Click on the "Virtual Styles" tab at the top of the window to view it.