$(cpicName) Help - Picture Index Files

Picture Index pages can be saved as files for distribution on the Internet or for storing on your computer.

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Saving Picture Indexes As Files When you opt to save your Picture Index as a series of files, this screen is used to set the options for that operation. On this screen you will specify how large the images should be, where and how they will be saved, as well as what the background of the images will be.

Image Size Options

The image size options determine how large the Picture Index pages will be when saved as files. Enter a value for the width and height in pixels. By default, this is set to 640x480. | </phtml>

File Format Options

Select the file format you would like to save your pages as. Four different formats are supported: BMP, PNG, GIF, and JPG. For BMP and PNG formats, you can select from 8-bit or 24-bit color. | </phtml>

Saving Location
The saving options control where your Picture Index is saved. Several options are found here.

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Folder - Enter the full path to the folder where you would like the pages saved. Or, use the 'Browse' button to pick a folder.

Filename Template - Using the filename templates, specify the name format for your pages. For information on using the templates, see the filename template page.

Starting Image # - If your Picture Index has more than one page, then the files will be saved in sequence and number accordingly. Enter the number to use for the first file in this field. For example, if you want your first file to be called file8.jpg, enter 8 in this field.

Background
When saving your Picture Index to a file, you can specify a background image to use in your index. You can also specify a preset color to use.

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Check either black, white, gray, or image for the the background. If you select image, use the 'Browse' button to select an image.

Some images may be too light or too dark to produce good results. To counteract this, use the slider to increase or decrease the brightness of the background image.

Applying Your Changes
To apply your changes and return to the Picture Index screen, click 'Ok'.

Related Topics

- Creating Picture Indexes
- Picture Index Text