In ProSelect, paper sizes are always noted with the width first and the height second, listing the shorter dimension first to define the paper as being in portrait orientation.  For instance, a panoramic paper size is listed as 10 x 20.  However, ProSelect is also designed to consider the aspect ratio of the images you are working with.  If you place a landscape-oriented image into a paper size initially defined as 10 x 20 (portrait orientation), ProSelect will automatically adjust and rotate the dimensions to match the orientation of your image, thus changing it to 20 x 10 to suit a landscape layout.

In the following example, both prints were assigned a 10 x 20 paper size.  ProSelect automatically rotated the paper for the landscape oriented image.

1. Select the folder you wish to add the paper size into.
2. Click the Add button.  The Paper Size dialog will appear.
   
   
   
   
3. Optionally choose a supplier if the size is unique to a specific supplier.
4. Enter the width and height in the boxes.
5. Optionally enter a Display Name.
6. By default, the Show in Rooms box is checked.  if you don't want the paper size to be available in Actual Size view and Rooms, uncheck this box.
7. Click the Save button.
8. Your new paper size will by default appear at the bottom of the list within your selected folder.  You can select the paper size and move it to where you want it to be within the list.

1. Click the New Folder button.
   
   
   
   
2. Enter a name for the folder.
3. Click OK.
4. Your new folder will appear at the bottom of the paper sizes list.  Click and drag the folder to where you want it.
5. Move paper sizes into the folder by dragging, or select multiple paper sizes at once by holding the CmdCtrl key, then drag the entire selection into the Group. 

Shortcut

You can select multiple paper sizes from the list by holding the CmdCtrl key or using the Shift key to highlight a selection.  Then hold down the OptionAlt key while clicking the New Folder button.  This will automatically move all those selected paper sizes into a new folder for you.  

The order in which the sizes are displayed and used throughout ProSelect is determined by the order of the sizes in the Paper Sizes window.  When changing the size of a dynamic product (using the toolbar tools or the up and down arrow keys), the image will scroll through your list of paper sizes.  It is helpful to group your paper sizes by aspect ratio, this way the cropping stays the same on your image. 

• You can sort the paper sizes by width or height using the Sort By button.  This will sort your sizes in descending order (largest at the top, smallest at the bottom).
• To sort your sizes in ascending order (smallest at the top, largest at the bottom), hold the OptionAlt key while clicking the Sort By button.
• Create groups of paper sizes (such as aspect ratios or shapes) by using the Add Folder button.
• You can change the order by dragging rows up or down in the list.

The Paper Sizes available when sizing a print match the Paper Sizes created in the Setup Paper Sizes window.

Display Names can be used as an alternative to showing actual print sizes on invoices. They serve multiple purposes, including identifying sizes in unique pricing models. Examples of Display Names are Sofa Size, Mantle Size, Loveseat Size, and Desktop Size.

In the case of a long-dimension model, where the pricing is based on the longest dimension of the print, display names such as "50" Wall Portrait" and "40" Wall Portrait" can be used to represent different sizes.  Similarly, in a group pricing model, display names like "Mini," "Small," "Standard," "Impact," and "Grand" can be utilized.

It is important to note that in certain cases, the same display name may be associated with multiple sizes.  For instance, the display name "50" Wall Portrait" might be used for prints with dimensions 40x50, 30x50, and 25x50.  In those cases, it’s suggested to check the option to "Show Size with Display Names when ordering" in the Display Options area.  This enables the display of actual sizes alongside the corresponding display names when placing an order.

Display Names as They Appear Throughout ProSelect:

Setup Paper Sizes window:

Template Resource area:

On the Main Screen when using the Previous and Next Size buttons:

Order Product Popup Menu:

Review Orders Window:

Quick Tip

Like other price list items, the Display Options settings are saved with your ProSelect Data file and can be shared between computers.

1. Select the size you wish to edit.
2. Click the Edit button.
3. Make any changes you wish to make to the selected paper size.  This can include the paper width, height, Display Name, or its availability in Rooms.
4. Click the Save button.

Important Note - Do Not Delete

It is not recommended that you delete paper sizes.  Paper Sizes provide a foundation for building products.  This list will likely contain sizes that you may not offer.  It’s better to leave the list intact as filtering of your offered sizes will be handled at the product level.

If you need to delete a paper size, Use the Delete button.  You cannot delete a paper size that is currently being used in a price list.  You must first remove the item that is using that paper size from the price list before deleting it.  You will need to confirm the deletion of a paper size before deleting it.

If you import a Product or Supplier Collection that utilizes paper sizes you do not already have, they will automatically be added for you.  New paper sizes appear at the bottom of your list, beneath your existing folders. It is important to organize these new paper sizes into the appropriate folders to maintain order. If not reorganized, they will appear out of sequence when you scroll through your paper sizes in the main ProSelect window, potentially disrupting your workflow.

When dealing with images that are non-standard sizes, you can pair a particular paper size you're working with to a corresponding lab size.  Once paired, your images will be automatically centered on the chosen lab-size paper.  This mapping is done in the Production Profile for the specific lab.   Click on Production Profiles to learn more.