Contents
The Print Shop Deluxe Help Index

Click on a subject for more information:

Introduction

How to...

Tools

Menu Commands

Keyboard Guide

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Introduction

Welcome to The Print Shop Deluxe for Windows. With The Print Shop Deluxe, you can create Greeting Cards, Signs, Letterhead, Banners, Calendars, and Labels. When you add the additional features and the dazzling array of design elements to the basic project types, you can create everything from cards and announcements to menus, posters, coloring books, bookmarks, notepads, stationery, even bumper stickers and fax cover sheets!

The Print Shop Deluxe for Windows provides a wealth of scalable graphics. Scalable graphics can be squeezed and scaled with no loss of quality. Square shaped graphics, horizontal row-shaped graphics and vertical column-shaped graphics can be stretched, rotated or flipped to create stunning effects.

Layouts provide placeholders for graphics and text which can be filled in and modified in any way you desire. The Print Shop Deluxe has a large collection of layouts specially designed to work with the existing graphics to save you time. Using layouts is like having a professional designer at your side.

Backdrops provide attractive background graphics for your project. Selecting a backdrop will provide a special assortment of layouts designed for each project type.

Text can be added to your project to deliver your message using a rich assortment of TrueType fonts. Special headline text allows you to add shape and style to your text. Use the Name List feature to merge information such as names and addresses into text blocks or headlines.

While most Print Shop Deluxe graphics are full color, even monochrome graphics can be highlighted with color accents. Color can be added to text, behind text, behind graphics and more to create eye-catching effects.


How to...

Create a Greeting Card

Create a Calendar

Create a Sign

Create a Banner

Create Letterhead

Create Labels

Create a Name List

Add or Change a Backdrop

Select or Change a Layout

Add a Graphic

Add Text

Add a Headline

Add or Change Colors

Choose a Printer

Resize an Object

Scale an Object

Rotate an Object


Adding a Graphic

Select a graphic type:

Square Graphic

Row Graphic

Column Graphic

Horizontal Ruled Line

Vertical Ruled Line

Border Graphic

Mini-border Graphic

New Print Shop Graphic

Import...


Tools

Click on a tool icon for a description:

  Pointer Tool

  Rotate Tool

  Hand Tool

  New Object Tool

  Zoom Tool

  Delete Tool

  Flip Tool

  Frame Tool

  Item Selector

  Color Selector

  Shading Slider


Menu Commands

Select a menu title to see a list of the menu commands:

File Menu

Edit Menu

Object Menu

Project Menu

View Menu

Goodies Menu

Help Menu


File Menu

New

Open

Save

Save As...

Revert to Saved

Preferences...

Printer Setup...

Print

Exit


Edit Menu

Undo

Cut

Copy

Paste

Delete

Duplicate

Select All


Object Menu

Add

Edit...

Shadow

Frame

Order

Scale...

Rotate

Flip

Lock

Unlock

Align...


Project Menu

Change Backdrop... (in all projects except Labels)

Change Layout...

Page Blend  (in all projects except Banners)

NOTE: Depending on the project type, the following menu item(s) will be added to the Project Menu.

Greeting Card Project

Front of Card

Inside of Card

Back of Card

Calendar Project

Depending on the type of calendar, the following menu item(s) will be added to the Project Menu.

Change Year

Change Month

Change Week

Change Day

Edit Day

Edit Hour

Calendar Options

Banner Project

Banner Length


View Menu

Zoom In

Zoom Out

Fit to Window

25%

50%

Actual Size

150%

200%

Preview

Hide Backdrop

Hide Placeholders

Hide Tools


Help Menu

Index

Using Help

About...


Keyboard Guide

Global Keys

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Ctrl+A	Select All

Ctrl+B	Send an object backward

Ctrl+C	Copy

Ctrl+D	Duplicate

Ctrl+F	Bring an object forward

Ctrl+K	Scale an object

Ctrl+L	Lock an object

Ctrl+N	New

Ctrl+O	Open

Ctrl+P	Print

Ctrl+R	Rotate an object

Ctrl+S	Save

Ctrl+U	Unlock an object

Ctrl+V	Paste

Ctrl+X	Cut

Ctrl+ +	Zoom In

Ctrl+ -	Zoom Out

F1	Help

F3	Stop object redraw

Alt+F4	Exit

Alt+Backspace	Undo

Del	Delete

Enter	Edit an Object

Dialog Box Keys

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Page Up	Scroll up one screen.

Page Down	Scroll down one screen.

An arrow key	Moves the cursor left, right, up or

down within a list or text box.

Home	Moves cursor to the beginning of

the current line in a list or text box.

End	Moves cursor to the end of the

current line in a list or text box.

Tab	Moves the insertion point from

option to option.

Shift+Tab	Moves the insertion point from

option to option in reverse order.

Alt+Down Arrow	Displays a pop-up list.

Esc	Close a dialog box without

completing the command.


Pointer Tool

Selects, resizes and moves objects. Hold down the SHIFT key while clicking the mouse to select multiple objects.


Rotate Tool

Rotates selected object(s). Hold down the SHIFT key while clicking the mouse to select multiple objects for rotation.


Hand Tool

Moves the view of your document around in the window when the project is larger than the window. Provides an alternative to using scroll bars.


New Object Tool

Adds new objects to a project. An object is a graphic, text, or headline placeholder. Select an object from the pop-up list. To add multiple objects, hold the Control key down while selecting an object from the pop-up list.


Zoom Tool

Zooms the view of the project in or out. From the pop-up list, select a view or choose "Zoom In" or "Zoom Out".


Delete Tool

Deletes the selected object(s). If you accidentally delete an object, select Undo from the Edit menu.


Flip Tool

Flips the selected object(s) horizontally, vertically or both. Select a direction from the pop-up list.


Frame Tool

Places a frame around the selected object(s). Select a frame type from the pop-up list.


Item Selector

Part of the Color Control Panel, the Item Selector lets you choose an object to apply color or shading. Click on the item selector to see a list of items.


Color Selector

Part of the Color Control Panel, the Color Selector lets you apply color to the item that is displayed in the Item Selector. A color spectrum (as pictured) represents an object which contains multiple colors. While you can change the shading, you cannot change the color of a multi-color graphic. Select a different item from the Item Selector or use a monochrome graphic.


Shading Slider

The Shading Slider lets you change the shading value of the item displayed in the Item Selector. Click on the left or right arrow to increase or decrease the shading value. New Print Shop graphics, Windows Bitmap graphics, and Frames cannot be shaded.


Creating a Greeting Card

  To create a greeting card:

1. From the Select a Project dialog, click on the Greeting Card button.

2. The Greeting Card Orientation  dialog will appear. If you want to use a Ready Made greeting card, click the Ready Made button, select a project from the list that appears, and skip to step 13. If you want to create your own project, click on the Side Fold, Top Fold, Side Fold Spread, or Top Fold Spread button.

3. From the Select a Backdrop  dialog, choose a backdrop from the list.

4. Click the OK button.

5. After selecting a backdrop, the Select a Layout  dialog will appear. Choose a layout from the list.

6. Click the OK button.

7. Each gray box represents a placeholder for a Text , Headline , or Graphic  object. Double-click on any gray box in the main window to add text or graphics to your project.

8. Once you have filled in all the gray boxes with text or graphics for the front of the greeting card, click on the right arrow of the Page Navigation Tool  at the bottom right of the screen.

9. Repeat steps 3 through 7 for the inside of the greeting card.

10. After you have filled in all the gray boxes with text or graphics for the inside of the greeting card, click on the right arrow of the Page Navigation Tool  at the bottom right of the screen.

11. Repeat steps 5 through 7 for the back of the greeting card.

12. Once you have filled in all the gray boxes with text or graphics for the back of the greeting card, select Save from the File menu .

13. Select Print from the File menu .


Creating Letterhead

  To create letterhead:

1. From the Select a Project dialog, Click on the Letterhead button.

2. The Letterhead Orientation  dialog will appear. If you want to use a Ready Made letterhead or notepad project, click the Ready Made button, select a project from the list that appears, and skip to step 9. If you want to create your own project, click on the Single Page or Notepad button.

3. From the Select a Backdrop  dialog, choose a backdrop from the list.

4. Click the OK button.

5. After selecting a backdrop, the Select a Layout  dialog will appear. Choose a layout from the list.

6. Click the OK button.

7. Each gray box represents a placeholder for a Text , Headline , or Graphic  object. Double-click on any gray box in the main window to add text or graphics to your project.

8. Once you have filled in all the gray boxes with text or graphics, select Save from the File menu .

9. Select Print from the File menu .


Creating a Sign

  To create a sign:

1. From the Select a Project dialog, click on the Sign button.

2. The Sign Orientation  dialog will appear. If you want to use a Ready Made sign, click the Ready Made button, select a project from the list that appears, and skip to step 9. If you want to create your own project, click on the Tall or Wide button.

3. From the Select a Backdrop  dialog, choose a backdrop from the list.

4. Click the OK button.

5. After selecting a backdrop, the Select a Layout  dialog will appear. Choose a layout from the list.

6. Click the OK button.

7. Each gray box represents a placeholder for a Text , Headline , or Graphic  object. Double-click on any gray box in the main window to add text or graphics to your project.

8. Once you have filled in all the gray boxes with text or graphics, select Save  from the File menu .

9. Select Print from the File menu .


Creating a Calendar

  To create a calendar:

1. From the Select a Project dialog, click on the Calendar button.

2. The Calendar Type  dialog will appear. If you want to use a Ready Made calendar, click the Ready Made button, select a project from the list that appears, and skip to step 11. If you want to create your own project, click on the Yearly, Monthly, Weekly, or Daily button.

3. The Calendar Orientation  dialog will appear. Click on the Tall or Wide button.

4. If you chose a yearly calendar, the Calendar Year  dialog will appear for you to choose a year. If you chose a monthly calendar, the Calendar Month  dialog will appear for you to choose a month. If you chose a weekly calendar, the Calendar Week  dialog will appear for you to choose a week. If you chose a daily calendar, the Calendar Day  dialog will appear for you to choose a day.

5. From the Select a Backdrop  dialog, choose a backdrop from the list.

6. Click the OK button.

7. After selecting a backdrop, the Select a Layout  dialog will appear. Choose a layout from the list.

8. Click the OK button.

9. Each gray box represents a placeholder for a Text , Headline , or Graphic  object. Double-click on any gray box in the main window to add text or graphics to your project.

10. Once you have filled in all the gray boxes with text or graphics, select Save from the File menu .

11. Select Print from the File menu .


Creating a Banner

  To create a banner:

1. From the Select a Project dialog, click on the Banner button.

2. The Banner Orientation  dialog will appear.  If you want to use a Ready Made banner, click the Ready Made button, select a project from the list that appears, and skip to step 9.  If you want to create your own project, click on the Horizontal or Vertical button.

3. From the Select a Backdrop  dialog, choose a backdrop from the list.

4. Click the OK button.

5. After selecting a backdrop, the Select a Layout  dialog will appear. Choose a layout from the list.

6. Click the OK button.

7. Each gray box represents a placeholder for a Text , Headline , or Graphic  object. Double-click on any gray box in the main window to add text or graphics to your project.

8. Once you have filled in all the gray boxes with text or graphics, select Save from the File menu .

9. Select Print from the File menu .


Adding a Backdrop

When creating any new project, The Print Shop Deluxe will prompt you to select a backdrop.

Click on a topic for more help on selecting a backdrop:

Selecting a Backdrop

Selecting a Different Library

Changing a Backdrop


Selecting a Layout

When creating any new project, The Print Shop Deluxe will prompt you to select a layout. The available layout choices are based on the previously selected backdrop. Selecting "Blank Page," will list all the layouts for the orientation on which you are working.

Click on a topic for more help on selecting a layout:

Making a Selection

Layout Icon Guide

Changing a Layout

NOTE: If you choose the Lighten Backdrop option, you will not only see the layouts designed specifically for the selected backdrop, but all the other layouts for the orientation on which you are working. This gives you access to a wide variety of designs and can create quite a striking effect.


Adding Text

To add text:

1. Click on the [image] New Object tool or Add from the Object menu and select the Text option.

2. Double-click on the [image] text block or press the ENTER key.

3. Enter text in the typing area. Words will "wrap" automatically to the next line.  Preview your text by clicking on the Preview button.

4. To insert information from a List into your project, first make sure the list type you want to use is selected under the Goodies menu.  Then click on the List Merge button and select the lines you want to merge.

5. Click the OK button.

6. If  you selected List Merge in Step 4 above, the first entry in the current List will appear in place of the merged lines when the text block draws on your project.

Select a topic for more help on adding text:

Entering Text

Modifying Text

Previewing Text

Selecting a Font

Font Size

Justification

Selecting Colors

Resizing a Text Block

NOTE: As you type in the text, the text itself will be displayed without the formatting and style. To see how the text will look when printed, you must choose the Preview button below the text entry box. When you preview the text, it will be displayed in the text entry area in the chosen font, size, style, and color. When previewing using the preview button, text that will not fit in the text block will appear below the horizontal line.


Adding a Headline

To add a headline:

1. Click on the [image] New Object tool or Add from the Object menu and select the Headline option.

2. Double-click on the [image] headline block or press the ENTER key.

3. Type in your text in the text entry area of the Headline dialog. You may enter one or two lines of text by typing in the first line, pressing ENTER, and typing in the second line.

or

To insert information from a List into your project, first make sure the list type you want to use is selected under the Goodies Menu.  Then click on the  List Merge button and select the lines you want to merge.

4. Change the headline attributes if you wish.

5. Customize the text if you want. Then click the OK button.

6. If  you selected List Merge in Step 3 above, the first entry in the current List will appear in place of the merged lines when the headline draws on your project.

Select a topic for more help on adding a headline:

Customizing Headline Text

Shaping Headline Text

Resizing

NOTE: Justify options are only available when two lines of text are entered.


Color Usage

To add color to an item:

1. Click on the Item Selector  above the Color Selector  in the Tool Palette. A list of items will appear. If you are applying color within a dialog, an Item Selector will appear above the Color Selector within the dialog.

2. Select an item from the Item Selector list by clicking on the name of the item.

3. Click and hold the mouse button down on the right arrow of the Color Selector or the currently displayed color. A list of colors will appear.

4. Select a color by releasing the mouse button while pointing to the desired color.

To add shading to an item:

1. Click on the Item Selector above the Color Selector  in the Tool Palette. A list of items will appear. If you are applying color within a dialog, an Item Selector will appear above the Color Selector within the dialog.

2. Select an item from the list by clicking on the name.

3. Click on the left or right arrow of the Shading Slider to increase or decrease the shade value. The slider moves in increments of 10.

NOTE: New Print Shop graphics, Windows Bitmap graphics, and Frames cannot be shaded.


Printer Configuration

To select a printer:

1. Select Printer Setup  from the File menu .

2. Select a printer from the list of installed printers. If no printer name appears in the list, consult your Windows User's Guide.

3. Click the OK button.

NOTE: You may configure printer settings for the selected printer by clicking on the Setup button in the Printer Setup dialog. The Setup button will display print driver options regarding resolution, page size, orientation, etc., that are specific to the printer.


Square Graphic

To add a square graphic:

1. Click on the [image] New Object tool or Add from the Object Menu and select the Square Graphic option.

2. Double-click on the [image] square graphic placeholder or press ENTER.

3. Select a graphic from the list by clicking on the name. A preview of each highlighted graphic will appear to the right.

4. Click the OK button.

Select a topic for more help on adding a square graphic:

Selecting a Different Library


Row Graphic

To add a row graphic:

1. Click on the [image] New Object tool or Add from the Object menu and select the Row Graphic option.

2. Double-click on the [image] row graphic placeholder or press ENTER.

3. Select a graphic from the list by clicking on the name. A preview of each highlighted graphic will appear to the right.

4. Click the OK button.

Select a topic for more help on adding a row graphic:

Selecting a Different Library


Column Graphic

To add a column graphic:

1. Click on the [image] New Object tool or Add from the Object menu and select the Column Graphic option.

2. Double-click on the [image] column graphic placeholder or press ENTER.

3. Select a graphic from the list by clicking on the name. A preview of each highlighted graphic will appear to the right.

4. Click the OK button.

Select a topic for more help on adding a column graphic:

Selecting a Different Library


Horizontal Ruled Line

To add a horizontal ruled line graphic:

1. Click on the [image] New Object tool or Add from the Object menu and select the Horizontal Ruled Line option.

2. Double-click on the [image] horizontal ruled line placeholder or press ENTER.

3. Select a horizontal ruled line from the list by clicking on the name. A preview of each horizontal ruled line will appear to the right.

4. Click the OK button.

Select a topic for more help on adding a horizontal ruled line:

Selecting a Different Library


Vertical Ruled Line

To add a vertical ruled line:

1. Click on the [image] New Object tool or Add from the Object menu and select the Vertical Ruled Line option.

2. Double-click on the [image] vertical ruled line placeholder or press ENTER.

3. Select a vertical ruled line from the list by clicking on the name. A preview of each vertical ruled line will appear to the right.

4. Click the OK button.

Select a topic for more help on adding a vertical ruled line:

Selecting a Different Library


Border Graphic

To add a border graphic:

1. Click on the [image] New Object tool or Add from the Object menu and select the Border option.

2. Double-click on the [image] border placeholder or press ENTER.

3. Select a graphic from the list by clicking on the name. A preview of each highlighted graphic will appear to the right.

4. Click the OK button.

Select a topic for more help on adding a border:

Selecting a Different Library


Mini-border Graphic

To add a mini-border graphic:

1. Click on the [image] New Object tool or Add from the Object menu and select the Mini-border option.

2. Double-click on the [image] mini-border graphic placeholder or press ENTER.

3. Select a graphic from the list by clicking on the name. A preview of each highlighted graphic will appear to the right.

4. Click the OK button.

Select a topic for more help on adding a mini-border graphic:

Selecting a Different Library


New Print Shop Graphic

To add a New Print Shop graphic:

1. Click on the [image] New Object tool or Add from the Object menu and select the New Print Shop Graphic option.

2. Double-click on the [image] New Print Shop Graphic placeholder or press ENTER.

3. Select a graphic from the list by clicking on the name. A preview of each highlighted graphic will appear to the right.

4. Click the OK button.

Select a topic for more help on adding a New Print Shop Graphic:

Selecting a Different Library


Resizing an Object

You can resize an object without any loss of quality.

 Stretching a graphic object:

1. Select the [image] Pointer tool from the Tool Palette.

2. Click on the object to select it.

3. Position the pointer over one of the corner handles on the selected object.

4. While pressing the CTRL key, hold the mouse button down and drag the handle to stretch.

 Resizing a text block

1. Select the [image] Pointer tool from the Tool Palette.

2. Click on the text block to select it.

3. Position the pointer over one of the corner handles on the selected object.

4. Hold the mouse button down to drag the handle.

NOTE: Banner text blocks, and borders cannot be resized.


Rotating an Object

 To rotate an object:

1. Select the [image] Rotate tool from the Tool Palette.

2. Click on the graphic object to select it.

3. Position the pointer over one of the corner handles on the selected object.

4. Hold the mouse button down and drag the handle to rotate the object.

 To rotate by degree:

1. Select Rotate from the Object menu and then select the Other... command from the sub-menu.

2. Click the up or down arrow to specify the angle, or type in a number between 0 to 360 or a negative number between -1 to -360.

3. Click the OK button.

NOTE: Calendar blocks, Banner text blocks, Windows Bitmaps graphics, TIFF graphics, EPS graphics, WMF graphics, New Print Shop graphics, and borders cannot be rotated.


Scaling an Object

 Scaling graphic objects:

1. Select the [image] Pointer tool from the Tool Palette.

2. Click on the graphic object to select it.

3. Position the pointer over one of the corner handles on the selected object.

4. Hold the mouse button down to drag the handle.

 Scaling text blocks and headlines:

1. Select the [image] Pointer tool from the Tool Palette.

2. Click on the graphic object to select it.

3. Position the pointer over one of the corner handles on the selected object.

4. While pressing the CTRL key, hold the mouse button down to drag the handle.

 Scaling by percentage:

1. Select the [image] Pointer tool from the Tool Palette.

2. Click on the graphic object to select it.

3. Choose Scale from the Object menu.

4. Press the up arrow to increase the size or press the down arrow to decrease the size.


New

Creates a new project.

 Use this menu command to start a new project.

 Selecting this command will bring up the Select a Project dialog.

NOTE: If you select New while working on a project which has not yet been saved, you will be prompted to save your current project before a new project can be created.


Open...

Opens a previously saved project.

 Use this menu command to load a saved project.

 Selecting this command will bring up the File Open  dialog.


Save

Saves the current project.

 Use this menu command to save a project.

 If the project has never been saved, selecting this command will bring up the File Save As dialog. If the project has previously been saved, selecting this command will save the project with the current modifications.

NOTE: If a project has not been saved, the title "The Print Shop Deluxe: Untitled" appears in the title bar at the top of the window. Once you save a project, the word "Untitled" will be replaced with your saved name.


Save As...

Saves a copy of the current project.

 Use this menu command to save a project for the first time or to save a currently open project with a different name.

NOTE: If a project is not saved, the title "The Print Shop Deluxe: Untitled" appears at the top of the window. Once you save a project, the word "Untitled" will be replaced with your saved name.

For more information on saving a file, click on the following:

Saving a file


Revert to Saved

Reverts to the last saved version of a project.

 Use this menu command to switch back to the last save you made of your project.

NOTE: If a project is not saved, the title "The Print Shop Deluxe: Untitled" appears at the top of the window. Once you save a project, the word "Untitled" will be replaced with your saved name.


Preferences...

Sets the default font, color mode and save mode.

 Selecting this command will bring up the Preferences  dialog.

 Use this menu command to change the default font and work mode, select or deselect Cut sheet banner printing and Fast bitmap printing, and adjust printout shrinkage.

NOTE: The changes you make in preferences will stay the same until you change them. This means that exiting and restarting the program will not change them back.


Printer Setup...

Lets you specify a printer to print your project and configure the printer settings.

 Selecting this command will bring up the Printer Setup and Selection dialog.

 Use this menu command to select a printer from the list of installed printers and settings for the printer.


Print

Prints the currently open project.

 Selecting this command will bring up the Print  dialog.

 Use this menu command to print the currently open project and to set the number of copies.  The Print dialog also allows you to select coloring book printing, scale your project, align it on the printed page, and select a name or custom list to merge into your projects.


Exit

Exits The Print Shop Deluxe and returns to the Windows Program Manager.

 Use this menu command to close your Print Shop Deluxe document and quit the program. If you have created a new project that has not yet been saved, a dialog will appear asking you if you want to save the project.


Undo

Undoes your last action.

 Use this menu command immediately after you make a mistake or change your mind about an action. You can Redo changes if Undo was chosen by mistake.


Cut

Removes the selected object(s) and places them on the Clipboard.

 Use this menu command to remove the selected objects from your project to the Clipboard.

NOTE: Whatever was previously on the clipboard is replaced when cut is chosen.


Copy

Makes a copy of the selected object(s) and puts it on the Clipboard.

 Use this menu command to copy the selected object(s) from your project to the Clipboard for pasting.

NOTE: Whatever was previously on the Clipboard is replaced when copy is chosen.


Paste

Makes a copy of what is on the Clipboard and places it onto the currently open project.

 Use this menu command, after choosing Cut or Copy to place the contents of the Clipboard onto your project.


Delete

Removes any selected object(s) from the project without placing them on the clipboard.

 Use this menu command to delete any selected object(s). Selecting an object and pressing the DELETE key has the same effect.


Duplicate

Makes a copy of the selected object(s) and pastes them on top of the current object(s).

 Use this menu command to create a copy of the selected object(s) and paste them in one quick step.


Select All

Selects all objects in the currently displayed section of a project.

 Use this menu command to quickly select all the currently displayed objects in a section of a project. This can be easier than selecting each object individually.


Add

Places one of the following objects in your project. Click on an object name for more help selecting the specific object:

Square Graphic

Row Graphic

Column Graphic

Text

Headline

Horizontal Ruled Graphic

Vertical Ruled Graphic

Mini-border

Border

New Print Shop Graphic

Import...


Edit...

Brings up the editing or selection dialog for the selected object.

 Use this menu command to edit text or select a graphic. Pressing ENTER on the keyboard has the same effect.

NOTE: The edit command works only when one object type is selected.


Shadow

Places a gray shadow behind the selected graphic object(s).

 Use this menu command to add a shadow to a graphic object.

NOTE: The shadow command works only with graphic objects and adds a shadow behind the graphic itself, not behind the graphic box.


Frame

Places a frame around each selected object.

 Use this menu command to add a thin, thick, double line or drop shadow frame around each selected object.


Order

Lets you move the current object forward or backward in relation to other objects.

 Use this menu command to change the order in which objects appear or to find a hidden object.

Bring Forward - Moves selected object(s) one layer towards the front.

Bring to Front - Moves selected object(s) to the front.

Send Backward - Moves selected object(s) one layer towards the back.

Send to Back - Moves selected object(s) to the back.

NOTE: The backdrop will always remain the bottom most layer and the border the top most layer in your design. You are not able to use the order command to place anything behind a backdrop or in front of a border.


Scale...

Lets you change the size of the selected object(s) while maintaining the aspect ratio.

 Use this menu command to make an object larger or smaller while maintaining the same size aspect ratio.

 Selecting this command will bring up the Scale dialog.


Rotate

Lets you rotate any selected object(s) any degree.

 Use this menu command to rotate any objects clockwise or counter-clockwise a specfied number of degrees.

 Selecting this command will bring up the Rotate dialog.

NOTE: Borders, Windows Bitmap graphics, Banner text blocks, and calendar blocks cannot be rotated.


Flip

Lets you flip objects horizontally, vertically, or both.

 Use this menu command to flip objects relative to the horizontal, vertical or both axes.

Horizontal - Flips selected object(s) relative to the vertical axis.

Vertical - Flips selected object(s) relative to the horizontal axis.

Both - Flips selected object(s) relative to both the horizontal and vertical axes.


Lock

Prevents the resizing and movement of objects.

 Use this menu command to avoid accidental modification of an object.

NOTE: While a locked object's contents can be edited or changed, the object cannot be moved, resized, or scaled.


Unlock

Unlocks previously locked objects.

 Use this menu command after choosing the Lock command to regain the ability to move, resize, or scale a previously locked object.


Align...

Aligns two or more selected objects.

 Selecting this command will bring up the Align dialog.

 Use this menu command to align objects relative to the position of other another object.

NOTE: To select multiple objects, hold down the shift key while clicking on the object.


Change Backdrop...

Lets you select a backdrop for your project.

 Selecting this command will bring up the Select a Backdrop  dialog.

 Use this menu command to add or change a backdrop for your project.


Change Layout...

Lets you select a layout for your project.

 Selecting this command will bring up the Select a Layout  dialog.

 Use this menu command to use or change a layout for your project.


Page Blend

Lets you select a page blend for your project (except for banners).

Selecting this will bring up seven page blend options from which to choose.  They are:

Solid:  No blend (page color)

Blend Across:  Blends from left (page color) to right (page blend color)

Blend Down:  Blends from top (page color) to bottom (page blend color)

Double Blend:  Blends from top and bottom (page color) to middle (page blend color)

Radiant Blend:  Radiates from the center (page blend color) to the outer edges (page color)

Diagonal Blend ->:  Blends from the upper left of the page (page color) to the bottom right of the page (page blend color)

Diagonal Blend <-:  Blends from the upper right of the page (page color) to the bottom left of the page (page blend color)


Zoom In

Magnifies the view of the project.

 Use this menu command to see your project in greater detail.


Zoom Out

Makes the view of the project smaller.

 Use this menu command to see more of the overall project appearance and less project detail.


Fit to Window

Fits the entire page of the project into the current program window size.

 Use this menu command to see more of the overall project appearance.


View 25%

Makes the view of the project a quarter of the actual size.

 Use this menu command to see more of the overall project appearance and less project detail.


View 50%

Makes the view of the project half of the actual size.

 Use this menu command to see more of the overall project appearance and less project detail.


Actual Size

Views the document at the actual printed size.


View 150%

Makes the view of the project one and a half times the actual size.

 Use this menu command to see more of the project detail and less of the overall project appearance.


View 200%

Makes the view of the project twice the actual size.

 Use this menu command to see more of the project detail and less of the overall project appearance.


Preview

Provides a full-screen view of how your project looks.

 Use this menu command to view the overall project appearance.  Choose Color, Black and White, or Coloring Book to see what your project would look like printed in that mode.


Hide Backdrop

Hides the backdrop.

 Use this menu command to remove the backdrop from view. Allows you to work on certain parts of the document without the backdrop.

NOTE: Select this command again to show the backdrop (Show Backdrop).


Hide Placeholders

Hides the object placeholders.

 Use this menu command to remove the gray object placeholders from view. Allows you to work on certain parts of the document without having to view the placeholders.

NOTE: Selecting  "Hide Placeholders" will change the title of this menu command to "Show Placeholders." Select the "Show Placeholders" menu command to display the placeholders.


Hide Tools

Hides the Tool Palette.

 Use this menu command to remove the tool palette from view. Allows you to work on certain parts of the document without having to view the tool palette.

NOTE: Select this command again to show the Tool Palette (Show Tools).


Help Index

Displays an index of help topics.

 Use this menu command to view the help topic index of The Print Shop Deluxe.


Using Help

Displays help on using help.

 Use this menu command to view help on using the help system.


About...

Displays information about The Print Shop Deluxe.


Front of Card

Displays the front page of a greeting card.

 Use this menu command to go to the front of the card from the inside or back of a greeting card.


Inside of Card

Displays the inside page of a greeting card.

 Use this menu command to go to the inside of the card from the front or back of a greeting card.


Back of Card

Displays the back page of a greeting card.

 Use this menu command to go to the back of the card from the front or inside of a greeting card.


Change Year

Lets you change the year of a yearly calendar project.


Change Month

Lets you change the month of a monthly calendar project.  It also gives you a choice of keeping the text and graphics in the same positions in the calendar grid, keeping the text and graphics in the same date, or erasing the text and graphics.


Change Week

Lets you change the week of a weekly calendar project.  It also gives you a choice of keeping the text and graphics in the same positions in the calendar grid, keeping the text and graphics in the same date, or erasing the text and graphics.


Change Day

Lets you change the day of a daily calendar project.  It also gives you a choice of keeping the text and graphics in the same positions in the calendar grid, keeping the text and graphics in the same date, or erasing the text and graphics.


Edit Day

Lets you edit the day of a monthly or weekly calendar project.

 Use this menu command to add or change text or graphics for a day of a monthly or weekly calendar project.


Edit Hour

Lets you edit the hour of a daily calendar project.

 Use this menu command to add or change text or graphics for an hour of a daily calendar project.


Calendar Options

Lets you change various options depending on the type of calendar project. Select a calendar type for more information:

Yearly Calendar Options

Monthly Calendar Options

Weekly Calendar Options

Daily Calendar Options


Banner Length

Lets you increase or decrease the leading and trailing space of a banner to adjust the overall length, and also allows you to specify the number of pages you want the banner to be.


Page Navigation Tool

Takes you to the front, inside or back of a greeting card. The tool appears at the bottom right of the screen. Select the left or right arrow to go to the previous or next page.


Creating Labels

  To create labels:

1. From the Select a Project dialog, click on the Labels button.

2. The Select a Label Type dialog will appear. Click Laser Labels or Pinfed Labels, depending on what type of printer you want to use.  Then choose the appropriate stock number.

3. Click the OK button.

4. The Select a Layout dialog will appear.  Choose a layout from the list.  (Note: since labels are often text-intensive and print several to a page, backdrops are not used in label projects.)

5. Click the OK button.

6. Each gray box represents a placeholder for a Text , Headline , or Graphic  object. Double-click on any gray box in the main window to add text or graphics to your project.

7. Once you have filled in all the gray boxes with text or graphics for the front of the greeting card, select Save from the File menu .

8. Once you have saved your file, select Print from the File menu.

For more information on labels, please click on one of the following:

Designing a Label

Printing a Label


Goodies Menu

List Type

Edit Name List

Edit Custom List


Labels

With the Labels project and a supply of Avery labels (available at most stationery stores), you can create custom labels for numerous occassions and purposes - letters and boxes, video and audio tapes, computer disks, files and folders, the possibilities are endless.


Name List

There are two kinds of lists:  Name List and Custom List.  Using the Name List, you can create lists of names and addresses to merge into projects.  It's great for mailings, certificates, business cards, and name tags.  Using the Custom List, you can create lists of other kinds of information for use in all kinds of projects.  For example, you can use the post card project to create retail item cards for store shelves with product name, price, and a description.  You can create as many name lists and custom lists as you want for all of your personal and business needs.

Name and Custom List entries can be inserted into both headlines and text blocks.  Headlines can accommodate two lines of your list entry, while text blocks can accommodate as many lines as you like.

Click on the following for more information:

Creating a Name List


Print Alignment

Because printer drivers can vary greatly, The Print Shop Deluxe Companion gives you more precise control over printing with the Print Alignment... command. Print Alignment... lets you move your project in very small increments, up to a total of one inch, in any direction. If your project is not placed properly on the page when you print it,  the Print Alignment command lets you nudge it into the correct position. Click the Print Alignment button to go to the Print Alignment dialog. Enter numbers from -15 to 15 in the Horizontal and Vertical alignment boxes to move your projects slightly left, right, up, or down on the page. To go back to the previously saved setting, click the Revert button.

Tip:  If you find you are losing part of your image when you print, increase the Shrink Printout by setting (available from the Preferences dialog under the File menu) by 1% increments until you get the results you want.


Import...

To add a Windows Bitmap, Windows Metafile, TIFF or EPS file to your project:

1. Click on the New Object Tool or the Adding a Graphic submenu under the Object Menu .  Select Import...

2. In the Select A Graphic to Import dialog box, choose the type of Graphic you want to import from the drop down list.

3. A list of the available graphics of that type in the current directory will appear in the Files list box.  The currently highlighted graphic is shown in the display area to the right.  If necessary, navigate to the appropriate drive and directory. For more information, click here: Select a Library

4. Select the graphic you want.

5. If you are importing a Windows Bitmap (BMP) and want to import only a portion of the image, use the Cropping tool to select that section.

6. Click OK.  The graphic will appear in the middle of your document page, where you can resize and move it.

To add a Photo CD image to your project, click on the following:

Photo CD


Ready Mades

Ready mades allow you to produce great-looking projects in no time.  They come completely designed with graphics and text in place.  All you need to do is modify the project by choosing different graphics, entering different text, or adding any objects you want.


List Merge

Click on this button to automatically add information from Name Lists and Custom Lists to your projects.  Select which lines you want printed on the project by highlighting the lines, or selecting All Lines.  Headlines can accommodate two lines of information, while text blocks can accomodate as many lines as you like.  You can add text before, after, or between (in textblocks) the merged lines.  Keep in mind that each merged field (<First Name>, for example) is printed on its own line.  Therefore, for instance, if you are using a Name List and want to merge a person's first and last name on the same line, you must select <Line 1> from list merge.  Selecting <First Name> and <Last Name> from List Merge would put the first name on one line and the last name on the next line.

In text blocks, clicking on Preview will show you information for the lines you requested from the first entry in your Name List.  In headlines, click ok to see the first merge.


Creating a Name List

  To create a Name List:

1. Consider what type of information you have to organize.  Name Lists contain 8 fields of name and address information.  Custom Lists contain 5 generic fields you can tailor to fit your needs.

2. From the Select a Project dialog, click on the Name List button.  Click on the Name List or Custom List button.

 or

From the Goodies Menu , select Edit Name List or Edit Custom List.

3. The Name List or Custom List dialog will appear.

4. Type the information in the appropriate boxes.  Press the Tab key to move to the next box, Shift+Tab to move back a box.

5. When you have entered all the information for the current record and you wish to create a new one, click the Create New Record button. This will bring up a blank form where you can add the next record.  Continue adding entries to the list until you are done.

6. When you have finished adding records, click the Save button and type the filename in the Save a Name List File dialog.  Then click OK.

To create a new name list, click on the New button in the Name List dialog and follow the procedure above.  To edit an existing name list, click on the Open button and find your saved list.


Save With Preview

The Print Shop Deluxe Companion is set up to automatically create a preview.  Previews allow you to scroll through your saved files and view them in the Open dialog, so you know you are opening the one you want.  To save with preview, make sure the Save With Preview checkbox is selected.

Note:  Files saved with preview are larger than files with no preview, and take a few extra seconds to save.


Selecting a Label Type

A variety of laser and pinfed label sizes are available for your selection. The 'Select a Label Type' dialog contains a listing of Avery label stock numbers. The Avery numbers listed in the dialog are representative of many Avery label sizes. If you don't see the exact stock number you intend to work with, check the chart provided below to see which label number listed matches the Avery stock number you intend to place in your printer.

Select Laser Label Number 	To work with these additional Avery stock numbers

5267 	5667

5160	5260, 5160B, 5970, 5971, 5972, 5979

  5980, 5982, 5983, 5660

5161 	5261, 5161B, 5661

5162 	5262, 5162B, 5662

5163 	5663

5164 	5664

5196 	5096, 5896

5197 	5097, 5897

5198	unique

5199 spine	unique

5199 face	unique

5395	5095, 5895

5385	unique

5386	unique

Select Pinfed Label Number 	To work with these additional Avery stock numbers

4241	unique

4240	unique

4145	4177, 4018, 4013, R-4013

4030	unique

4031	unique

4060	unique

4061	unique

4062	unique

4065	unique

4143	4066

4067	unique

4017	unique

4088	unique


Designing a Label

Labels can be used for name tags, shipping and address information, audio or video cassettes, floppy diskettes, etc. Because their purposes are so diverse and often specialized, you may already know exactly how you want to design your project. All the standard Print Shop Deluxe design elements are available in even the smallest label sizes, though if you're using one of the samller label sizes, you'll want to make sure that your design works well when it prints out at the actual size. There are two libraries, Label Squares and Label Borders - specially designed for the small print areas of some label types.


Starting Place...

When you have finished your design and are ready to print, select Print from the File menu.  One print option is unique to the Labels project:  'Starting Place...' allows you to specify the specific label which you would like to designate as the starting place for printing.  That is, all the labels to the right and below of the specified label will be printed.  This is particularly useful if you are not using an entire sheet of labels.

The Print Shop Deluxe will automatically scale the project to fit it to the printable area of your selected printer.  If scaling is necessary, a message will let you know scaling is being done and the scaling percentage will be shown in the Print dialog.


Photo CD

1. To add a Photo CD image to your project, load your Photo CD into the CD drive of your computer (usually, but not always, drive D).

2. Click on the New Object Tool or the Add submenu under the Object Menu.  Select Import...

3. In the Select A Graphic to Import dialog box, choose Photo CD from the drop down list.  The images on the CD are then listed by number in the Files list box and can be previewed in the display area to the right of the list box.

4. Select the image you want and the Resolution at which you want to import.

5. If you want to import only a portion of the Photo CD image, use the Cropping tool to select that section.

6. Click OK.  The graphic will appear in the middle of your document page, where you can resize and move it.


Resolution

Photo CD images come in five different resolutions, ranging from Extra Low to Extra High. The higher the resolution, the more dots per inch, and the smoother your image will appear. At the same time, the higher the resolution, the more memory the image requires to display, print, and save (see the table below). Because most computer screens and printers can only handle a certain level of resolution anyway, the Regular resolution or below is fine for almost all purposes.

Photo CD Memory Requirements

To use Photo CD images, you may need to increase your system memory. Memory requirements for each resolution are listed below. We recommend that you have at least 8 Megabytes of RAM if you plan on using Photo CD images.

Resolution	Size in Pixels	Memory Required (MB)

Extra Low 	128 x 192	2.5

Low	256 x 384	3.0

Regular	512 x 768	7.5

High	1024 x 1536	15.0

Extra High	2048 x 3072	30.0


Cropping

The Cropping tool allows you to select just a portion of a Photo CD  or Windows bitmap image.  In the import dialog, move your cursor over the preview. Notice that it changes from an arrow to a cross-hair. Click the cross-hair at the top left corner of the portion of the image you want to capture, and, holding down the mouse, drag it to the bottom right corner. Release the mouse and then click OK to import just that portion of the image.


Selecting list entries to merge

To merge list entries into your printed projects:

1. After you have used List Merge in your project's text blocks or headlines and you are ready to print, click on the List... button in the Print dialog box.  Choose the Name or Custom List you want to merge into your project.

2. Next, choose the entries you want to print.  Check the All List Entries box to have a project print out for each entry in your list.  To select specific entries, click on the Select List Entries... button.

3. When you have finished selecting entries, click OK.

4. Click OK at the Print dialog.


List Type

This drop down menu lets you select Name List or Custom List as the active list type.  The active list type determines what information appears on screen or prints when you do a List merge.


Edit Name or Custom List

Opens the Name List or Custom List dialog box, allowing you to edit existing lists or create new lists.


Registration

Type your name here to personalize your copy of The Print Shop Deluxe.


Creating a Custom List

Creating and editing a Custom List follows the same procedure as creating and editing a Name List.

For more information click on the following:

Creating a Name List


Opening a Ready Made

A list of available files will appear in the Files list.  The currently highlighted file will be displayed to the right.  Find the file you want and click OK.

 If you want a project from another directory, double-click on the desired directory. Click on the "[..]" symbol in the Directories list to move back one directory level.

 If you want a project from another Drive, double-click on the drive letter from the bottom of the Directories list.


Unprintable Names

These names are too long to fit in the text block.  You can either resize the text block or change the font size of the text and print again, selecting only those names that were skipped.


Yearly Calendar Options

The appearance of the calendar can be changed by modifying the font and month block.  You can also change the language of the calendar to English, French, Spanish, German, or Italian.  The months and letters for the days of the week in a yearly calendar will be in the language you select.  You can also move and scale the calendar grid.

 Select a Font by clicking on the font name or the down arrow to the right of the font name.

 To enhance text, select the Bold or Italic options by clicking on the [image] box.

Language allows you to select one of five languages for your calendar.  Choose from English, French, Spanish, German, or Italian. Click on the down arrow to the right of the Language section and highlight the desired language.

Month Blocks are the lines which separate the months of the year. Select plain, underlined or boxed by clicking the down arrow to the right of the current setting.

Sundays Red make all the Sundays of each month appear in red.


Monthly Calendar Options

The appearance of the calendar can be changed by modifying the font, font style and other display options.  You can move and scale your calendar grid.  You can also change the language of the calendar to English, French, Spanish, German, or Italian.  Note:  When you change the language of the calendar, the headline or text block that has the calendar month automatically get translated too.  However, if you edit that text for some reason and then change the language, it will no longer be automatically translated.

 Select a Font by clicking on the font name or the down arrow to the right of the font name.

 To enhance text, select the Bold or Italic options by clicking on the [image] box.

Language allows you to select one of five languages for your calendar.  Choose from English, French, Spanish, German, or Italian. Click on the down arrow to the right of the Language section and highlight the desired language.

Month Thumbnails will display a small monthly calendar of the month before and after the current month. To select thumbnails, click on the box to turn the option on.

Preceding/Following Days option will fill empty calendar days with the previous month's last few days and following month's first few days by displaying the numbers for those days in a smaller size font.

Highlight Sundays will emphasize the number for all Sundays of the month.


Text Positions in Monthly

You may keep your text and graphics in the same position on your calendar grid (Same Positions), in the same date (Same Dates), or erase the text and graphics completely (Erase).


Weekly Calendar Options

The appearance of the calendar can be changed by modifying the font and by selecting a foreign language.  You can also move and scale the calendar grid.

 Select a Font by clicking on the font name or the down arrow to the right of the font name.

 To enhance text, select the Bold or Italic options by clicking on the [image] box.

Language allows you to select one of five languages for your calendar.  Choose from English, French, Spanish, German, or Italian. Click on the down arrow to the right of the Language section and highlight the desired language.  The days of the week will be in the language you select.  Note:  When you change the language of the calendar, the headline or text block that has the calendar week automatically get translated too.  However, if you edit that text for some reason and then change the language, it will no longer be automatically translated.


Text Positions in Weekly

You may keep your text and graphics in the same position on your calendar grid (Same Positions), in the same day(Same Days), or erase the text and graphics completely (Erase).


Daily Calendar Options

The appearance of the calendar can be changed by modifying the font and by selecting a foreign language.  You can also move and scale the calendar grid.

 Select a Font by clicking on the font name or the down arrow to the right of the font name.

 To enhance the text, select the Bold or Italic options by clicking on the [image] box.

Clock time can be represented in 12 hour or 24 hour time by selecting the appropriate button.

Language allows you to select one of five languages for your calendar.  Choose from English, French, Spanish, German, or Italian. Click on the down arrow to the right of the Language section and highlight the desired language.  The calendar date that appears will be in the language you select.  Note:  When you change the language of the calendar, the headline or text block that has the calendar week automatically get translated too.  However, if you edit that text for some reason and then change the language, it will no longer be automatically translated.


Text Positions in Daily

You may keep your text and graphics in the same position on your calendar grid (Same Positions), in the same time slot (Same Time), or erase the text and graphics completely (Erase).


Greeting Card Orientation

Select the type of greeting card you want to create.

 Side Fold cards fold at the left side.

 Top Fold cards fold at the top.

 Side Fold Spread cards fold at the left side.  The entire inside spread of the card is available for design.

 Top Fold Spread cards fold at the top.  The entire inside spread of the card is available for design.

If you want to use a Ready Made greeting card, click the Ready Made button and select a project from the list that appears.


Sign Orientation

Select the type of sign you want to create.

 Tall signs have a vertical, or portrait orientation.

 Wide signs have a horizontal, or landscape orientation.

If you want to use a Ready Made sign, click the Ready Made button and select a project from the list that appears.


Banner Orientation

Select the type of banner you want to create. Banners can be horizontal or vertical.

 Horizontal banner text will run from left to right.

 Vertical banner text will run from top to bottom.

If you want to use a Ready Made banner, click the Ready Made button and select a project from the list that appears.


Calendar Orientation

Select a page orientation for your calendar.

 Tall calendars have a vertical, or portrait orientation.

 Wide calendars have a horizontal, or landscape orientation.

If you want to use a Ready Made calendar, click the Ready Made button and select a project from the list that appears.


Calendar Type
Type of Calendar

Select the type of calendar you want to create.

 Yearly calendars show each month of the year.

 Monthly calendars show each day of the month.

 Weekly calendars show each day of the week.

 Daily calendars show 10 hourly time slots of a day.


Letterhead Orientation

Select the letterhead size you want to create.

 Regular size is 8.5 x 11 inches.

 Notepad size is 5.5 x 8.5 inches. Notepad size will print two to each sheet of 8.5 x 11 inch paper.

If you want to use Ready Made letterhead or notepad, click the Ready Made button and select a project from the list that appears.


Calendar Year
Yearly Calendar

Select a year for your calendar.

To select a Year, click on the up or down arrow. To type in a year, highlight the year by double-clicking on the year in the box and type in the year you want.


Calendar Month

Select a year and month for your calendar.

 To select a Year, click on the up or down arrow. To type in a year, highlight the year by double-clicking on the year in the box and type in the year you want.

 To select a Month, simply click on the desired month.


Calendar Week
Weekly Calendar

For a weekly calendar, select the month, year and starting date. The calendar will cover seven days beginning with the date you choose.

 Select a Month by clicking on the name of the month or the down arrow to the right of the month name and a list will appear. Select a month from the list.

 Select a Year by clicking on the up or down arrow. To type in a year, highlight the year by double-clicking on the year in the box and type in the year you want.

 Select a starting Day by clicking on a day in the monthly calendar display.


Calendar Day

For a daily calendar, click on the name of the month or click on the down arrow to the right of the month and a list will appear. Select a month from the list.

 Select a Year by clicking on the up or down arrow. To type in a year, highlight the year by double-clicking on the year in the box and type in the year you want.

 Select the Day by clicking on the day in the calendar display.

 Select the starting Time for your daily calendar. The calendar will include 10 time blocks beginning with whatever starting time you choose. For example, if you select 9 A.M. the calendar will display hourly time slots from 9 A.M. to 6 P.M.

 Clock time can be represented in 12 hour or 24 hour time by selecting the appropriate button.


Select a Project
Selecting a Project

The Select a Project dialog lets you choose a project type to create with The Print Shop Deluxe. It also lets you open a saved project or exit the program.

Click on a project type for more help:

Greeting Card

Letterhead

Sign

Calendar

Banner

Labels

Name List

Open lets you open a previously saved or Ready Made greeting card, letterhead, sign, calendar or banner.

Exit  quits The Print Shop Deluxe and returns to the Windows Program Manager.


Edit Text
Editing Text

You can place text anywhere on your project. The text is entered into a text block which can be sized, moved, rotated, framed, and colored. Type your text or use the list merge feature to insert entries from a name or custom list into your project. Text modification choices include the font, size, style, color, justification, and placement of the text within the text block. Your choices can be applied to all of the text or to selected sections only. These features allow you to make your printed message as interesting and individual as you wish.

Select a topic for more help:

Entering Text

Modifying Text

Previewing Text

Selecting a Font

Font Size

Justification

Selecting Colors

List Merge

Resizing a Text Block


Headline Text

Using headline text, you can apply special effects to one or two lines of text. Headline text fills the entire headline block, expanding or contracting as necessary but always extending to the outermost boundaries of the block. The text can be squeezed, arched, slanted, stretched and otherwise manipulated to produce dramatic, eye-catching results. Type your text or use the list merge feature to insert entries from a name or custom list into your project.

Select a topic for more help:

Entering Headline Text

Customizing Headline Text

Shaping Headline Text

List Merge

NOTE: Justify options are only available when two lines of text are entered.


Banner Text

You can have one or two lines of text on your banner. Each line can have up to 63 characters of text; the length of the banner will adjust automatically to accommodate the text. The text can be arched, slanted, stretched and otherwise manipulated to produce dramatic, eye-catching results.

Select a topic for more help:

Entering Banner Text

Customizing Banner Text

Selecting a Font

Shaping Text

Justify

Size


Rotating

The Rotate option lets you rotate the current object by any number of degrees you want.

 To use the angle dial, drag the indicator to the desired location. You can click the lines around the dial to quickly select the direction or you can type the degrees in the box.


Select a Library
Selecting a Library

Backdrops, layouts and graphics are stored in libraries. A list of available files will appear in the Files list.

 If you want a library from another directory, double-click on the desired directory or click on the "[..]" symbol in the Directories list to move back one directory level.

 If you want a library from another Drive, double-click on the drive letter from the bottom of the Directories list.

If you have problems loading a library, refer to The Print Shop Deluxe User's Manual.


Setting Preferences

You can permanently save your default font and color mode.  Also, if your printouts print part of your project on an extra sheet, you have the option of shrinking your output to fit on the correct number of pages.

 The Default Font is the font that you would like to use whenever you create text or headlines. Select the font from the list of fonts by clicking on the font name or the down arrow. Scroll through the list of fonts and select the font.

 Select the Work In option to select Color, Grayscale or Black and White.

 Check Cut Sheet Banner Printing if you do not have a tractor/pin feed printer.  A dashed line will print to help you cut and paste your banner together.

 Keep Fast bitmap printing checked unless you experience the specific printing issue described in the Troubleshooting section of the Print Shop Deluxe manual.

 Type in the percentage you want to shrink your output in the Shrink Printout by _____%.  The default is 4%, and if that doesn't work, try other numbers until you get the results you want.

NOTE: The changes you make in preferences will stay the same until you change them. This means that exiting and restarting the program will not change them back.


Printer Setup and Selection

Specify the default printer for printing your projects.

 Select a printer from the list of installed printers. If no printers appear in the list, you will need to install printer drivers in Windows. For help on installing printer drivers, consult your Windows User's Guide.

 You may configure printer settings by selecting the printer from the list and clicking on the Setup button.


Printing

Choose the print options you want from the list that appears on the screen. Click on a topic for more help:

Print Alignment

Number of Copies

Test Print

Coloring Book Option

Scale Percentage

Starting Place...

Selecting list entries

Options not available for the current project and printer will appear grayed-out.

The currently selected printer name will appear at the top of the dialog. Click on the Printer Setup button to choose a different printer or to modify printer settings.


Scaling

Scaling lets you resize an object, making it larger or smaller. The proportions will remain the same.

 To make the object larger, click the up arrow.

 To make the object smaller, click the down arrow.


Custom Effect

A custom style effect can be used to create interesting and eye-catching type. Outlines, fills and shadows can be added or changed along with the color specification for each element.

In the Text section of the dialog:

Effect options allow the specification of outlines.

Fill options provide various fill effects.

In the Shadow section of the dialog:

Effect options allow the specification of shadow types.

Position options determine the location of the shadow.

Fill options provide various shadow fill effects.

Shadow options will be grayed-out when "No Shadow" appears in the Shadow Effect field. Select a different shadow effect option by clicking on the effect name.

Click on a topic for more help:

Selecting Colors


Aligning

You can align objects in a number of ways.

 To adjust objects so that they are positioned in a specified location relative to one another, select one of the align buttons. Select the button which displays the desired position.


Vertical Banner Text

A vertical banner has one line of text. The line can have up to 32 characters of text; the length of the banner will adjust automatically to accommodate the text.

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Entering Vertical Banner Text

Customizing Vertical Banner Text

If you want to enhance your text, select the Font, Bold or Italic options. Your modifications will apply to the entire text.


Adjust Length of Banner
Adjusting Banner Length

The Banner Length option lets you increase the length of the banner without adding more text. You can add space to the beginning or the end of the banner.

 Leading Space adds space to the front of the banner.

 Trailing Space adds space to the end of the banner.

Type in the number of inches you want to add, using whole numbers only.

 Fixed Banner Length allows you to manually set the number of pages you want  your banner to be.

If you later want to change the amount of space you've added, simply select Banner Length again and type in the number you want. If you want to remove leading or trailing space that you have added, enter a zero.


Edit a Day
Editing a Day of the Month

To edit a day, select the day from the calendar display. When you click on a day, a highlight box will appear around the day and the number of the day will be shown in the preview display.

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Edit Text Button

Clear Text Button

Select Graphic Button

Clear Graphic Button

Circle Date Option

Selecting Colors

Shading Slider


Edit a Day of the Week
Editing a Day of the Week

To edit a day, select the day from the weekly calendar display. When you click on a day, a highlight box will appear around the day and the selected date will be shown in the preview display at the top of the dialog.

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Edit Text Button

Clear Text Button

Select Graphic Button

Clear Graphic Button

Circle Date Option

Selecting Colors

Shading Slider


Edit an Hour
Editing an Hour

To edit an hour, select the hour from the hour display. When you click on an hour, a highlight box will appear around the hour and the selected hour will be shown in the preview display at the top of the dialog.

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Edit Text Button

Clear Text Button

Select Graphic Button

Clear Graphic Button

Selecting Colors

Shading Slider


Select a Backdrop
Selecting a Backdrop

Beautiful full-color backdrops have been created especially for almost every kind of Print Shop Deluxe project. (Since labels are often text-intensive and print several to a page, backdrops are not used in label projects.). The backdrops are designed to take advantage of the entire display area while allowing ample space for whatever text or graphics you may want to add. When creating a new project, layouts designed especially for the selected backdrop will become available once you have made your backdrop choice.

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Making a Selection

Selection Navigation Keys

Modifying a Backdrop

Selecting a Different Library


Select a Graphic
Selecting a Graphic

A wide variety of square, row, and column graphics are available for your Print Shop Deluxe projects. Row graphics are long horizontal graphics. Column graphics are long vertical graphics.

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Making a Selection

Selection Navigation Keys

Selecting a Different Library

Select the Apply to All check box if you would like the current graphic selection to be used for every graphic of the same type on the current project page.


Select a Rule
Selecting a Rule

Decorative straight-line graphics are called ruled lines. Horizontal or vertical ruled lines are ideal for separating sections of text and graphics or for adding a decorative touch. The same graphics are available for both orientations; a vertical ruled line is simply a horizontal ruled line set at 90 degrees.

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Making a Selection

Selection Navigation Keys

Selecting a Different Library

Select the Apply to All Rules check box if you would like the current rule selection to be used for every rule on the current project page.


Select a Border
Selecting a Border

Decorative borders can be added to your Print Shop Deluxe project. The borders are designed to complement and enhance the backdrops and other graphic elements. You can modify the border by changing its color if it is monochrome, its color intensity if it is multi-color, and the color or color intensity of the background behind the border. You can also change the width of the border from normal to wide.

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Making a Selection

Selection Navigation Keys

Selecting a Different Library

Select the Wide Border check box to make the border wide.


Select a Mini-Border
Selecting a Mini-Border

Mini-borders are a way of creating a decorative frame around a block of text or a graphic. The available mini-border patterns are the same patterns that you see in the border list. You can modify the mini-border by changing its color if it is monochrome, its color intensity if it is multi-color, and the color of the background on which it appears. You can also change its width from normal to wide. The mini-border can be rotated, stretched, and moved anywhere you want on the page.

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Making a Selection

Selection Navigation Keys

Selecting a Different Library

Select the Apply to All Mini-borders check box if you would like the current mini-border selection to be used for every mini-border on the current project page.


Select a New Print Shop Graphic
Selecting a New Print Shop Graphic

You can use any New Print Shop graphics with The Print Shop Deluxe. The New Print Shop uses bit-mapped graphics. The entire library of New Print Shop graphics can be used with The Print Shop Deluxe.

NOTE: Since New Print Shop graphics are bit-mapped, they will not appear as smooth as the object-oriented graphics of The Print Shop Deluxe; the results when you scale or stretch them may not be as satisfactory.

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Making a Selection

Selection Navigation Keys

Selecting a Different Library

Select the Apply to All PS Graphics check box if you would like the current New Print Shop graphics selection to be used for every New Print Shop graphic on the current project page.


Select a Layout
Selecting a Layout

The Print Shop Deluxe contains numerous layouts designed to work with specific backdrops. The layouts provide space for text, graphics, and other design elements. The transparent gray boxes superimposed over the chosen backdrop represent the different graphic elements that can be used in a Print Shop Deluxe project. Once you have chosen a layout, you can fill it in and modify it.

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Making a Selection

Selection Navigation Keys

Layout Icon Guide

NOTE: If you choose the Lighten Backdrop option, when you proceed to selecting a layout, you will not only see the layouts designed specifically for the selected backdrop, but all the generic layouts for the orientation on which you are working. This gives you access to a wide variety of designs and can create quite a striking effect.


File Open
Opening a Project

Select the button next to the name of the specific project type to open. A list of available files will appear in the Files list.  If your projects have been Saved With preview, the currently highlighted file will be displayed to the right.

 If you want a project from another directory, double-click on the desired directory. Click on the "[..]" symbol in the Directories list to move back one directory level.

 If you want a project from another Drive, double-click on the drive letter from the bottom of the Directories list.


Save File
Saving a Project

You can save your project and use it again whenever you want. To save, type in a file name up to eight characters long in the Filename field.

 Use the Description field to save a brief description to describe your project. A description will help you identify the project later on.

 Select the directory location from the Directories list.  To change directories, double-click on the desired directory. Click on the "[..]" symbol in the Directories list to move back one directory level. If you want to save a project to a different Drive, double-click on the drive letter from the bottom of the Directories list.

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Full Save Mode

Fast Save Mode

Save With preview


Select Various
Selecting Backdrops, Layouts and Artwork

Backdrops provide attractive backgrounds to be used along with additional graphics and text. Layouts provide spaces for graphics and type. Artwork refers to Graphics, Borders, Mini-Borders, Rules, New Print Shop Graphics and Imported Graphics.

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Backdrops

Layouts

Graphics (Squares, Columns, Rows)

Borders

Mini-Borders

Rules

New Print Shop Graphics

Imported Graphics


GreetingCardDef
Greeting Card

The Print Shop Deluxe lets you produce beautiful cards for all occasions. Your personalized message and graphic choices make the card uniquely your own. The striking backdrops and accompanying layouts help you achieve professional-quality results in minutes.  You can use the back of the card for adding more graphics and giving yourself credit for your creation.

You can create cards that fold at the side or the top. If you choose a Side Fold Spread or Top Fold Spread card, you can use designs that fill the entire inside spread of the card. To make creating a greeting card even easier, select from one of the many ready mades available.


Sign

Sign projects let you create eye-catching signs for every purpose. Use signs to create announcements, flyers, or bulletin board notices. Make large-sized posters by printing your designs at greater than 100%.

You can choose a tall (portrait) or wide (landscape) orientation. Many different backdrops and layouts are available to guide your design. To make creating a sign even easier, select from one of the many ready mades available.


Banner

Banner projects let you make horizontal or vertical banners to deliver your message. You can use backdrops designed for each orientation and add up to 32 characters of text. As you add text, the banner will increase in length. Graphic objects will shift so they always remain in the same position relative to the text.

To make creating a banner even easier, select from one of the many ready mades available.


Calendar

Calendar projects let you create yearly, monthly, weekly, and daily calendars personalized with your own notes, messages, graphics, and highlighted dates. With all these possibilities, Print Shop Deluxe calendars make great gifts and are useful additions to your busy life at home, school, or in the office.

To make creating a calendar even easier, select from one of the many ready mades available.


Letterhead

Letterhead projects let you produce impressive-looking letterhead or informal stationery in standard business or notepad size. By saving your designs you'll be able to print a new supply of stationery whenever you want. If you need to change a name, address, or phone number you can do so quickly and easily without additional expense.

To make creating letterhead and notepad projects even easier, select from one of the many ready mades available.


Entering Text

Enter text in the text entry area. Words will "wrap" automatically to the next line.

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Starting a New Line

Making a Mistake

Navigation Keys

Previewing Text

List Merge

NOTE: As you type in the text, the text itself will be displayed without the formatting and style. To see how the text will look when printed, you must click on the Preview button below the text entry box. When you preview the text, it will be displayed in the text entry area in the chosen font, size, style, and color. When previewing using the preview button, text that will not fit in the text block will appear below the horizontal line.


Modifying Text

Modifications will apply to all of the text or to a specific section of text that you highlight. To highlight text, click and hold the mouse button down and drag the cursor over the text. To highlight text using the keyboard, use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the left or right of the text section you want. Hold down the SHIFT key and use the left or right arrow key to highlight the text.

Once text is highlighted, the font, size, style, color, and justification of the text within the text block can be modified.

Additional shortcuts for highlighting text are pressing the SHIFT and HOME or the SHIFT and END keys to highlight the line of text that the cursor is currently on. Pressing CTRL-SHIFT-HOME or CTRL-SHIFT-END keys to highlight all text from the current cursor position to the beginning or end of the text entry field. If you are using a mouse, move the cursor to the left of the text section; then hold down the left mouse button and move the mouse to highlight the text.


Entering Headline Text

Enter headline text in the text entry area at the top of the window. You can enter one or two lines of text. When you have finished the first line, press ENTER; the cursor will move to the second line. If you make a mistake or want to change any words in the text, use the arrow keys or a mouse to position the pointer to the right of the text you want to change. Use the backspace key to erase. Then type in your new text. The more text you enter, the more compressed the letters will be in the headline text block. If your text is too compressed, resize the headline object to a wider size.

For more information on merging list entries into a headline, click on the following:

List Merge


Customizing Headline Text

To modify and enhance the text, select the style options you want. A library of  effects are available to use. The last effect is a special effect you can customize. Scroll through the library by clicking on the left or right arrow below the displayed effect. Click on the Customize button to create a custom effect.


Entering Banner Text

Enter banner text in the text entry area at the top of the window. You can enter one or two lines of text. When you have finished one line, press the ENTER key; the cursor will move to the next line. If you make a mistake or want to change any words in the text, use the arrow keys or the mouse to position the pointer to the right of the text you want to change. Use the backspace key to erase. Then type in your new text.


Customizing Banner Text

To modify and enhance the text, select the style options you want. A library of 18 effects are available to use. The last effect is a special effect you can customize. Scroll through the library by clicking on the left or right arrow below the displayed effect. Click on the Customize button to create a custom effect.


Entering Vertical Banner Text

Enter banner text in the typing area at the top of the window. If you make a mistake or want to change any words in the text, use the arrow keys or the mouse to position the pointer to the right of the text you want to change. Use the backspace key to erase. Then type in your new text.


Customizing Vertical Banner Text

To modify and enhance the text, select the style options you want. A library of 18 effects are available to use. The last effect is a special effect you can customize. Scroll through the library by clicking on the left or right arrow below the displayed effect. Click on the Customize button to create a custom effect.


Starting a New Text Line

Words will "wrap" automatically, but to force the start of a new line, press the ENTER key. The cursor will move to the next line.


Mistakes Entering Text

If you make a mistake or want to change any words in the text, use the arrow keys or the mouse select the text. Using the mouse, click to position the cursor to the right of the text you wish to change. While holding the mouse button down, drag in the direction to highlight the text. Using the keyboard, position the cursor to the right of the text you want to change using the arrow keys. Select the text by holding the SHIFT key down while pressing on the Left Arrow key to highlight the text you wish to change. Use the backspace key to erase. Then type in your new text.


Text Entry Navigation Keys

The following keys will assist you in navigating the cursor location within a text entry box.

 Press the HOME key to position the cursor at the beginning of the line of text.

 Press the END key to position the cursor at the end of the line of text.

 Press CTRL-HOME to move the cursor to the first character in the text entry field.

 Press CTRL-END to move the cursor to the last character in the text entry field.


Preview Button

Preview lets you see how your text looks with all the design options you have selected. Until you choose Preview, you will see only the the plain text in the text entry area.

 When you preview the text, it will be displayed in the text entry area in the chosen font, size, style, justification, and color.

 When text appears to go beyond the horizontal line in the text entry display window, one or more of the following will need to be performed: the font size will need to be reduced, the amount of text will need to be reduced, or the size of the block increased.

 Once you have chosen the Preview button, it will be replaced by and Edit button. Click on the Edit button to return to text editing mode.


Selecting a Font

 Select the Font name from the list of fonts by clicking on the font name or the down arrow to the right of the font name. Scroll through the list of fonts by clicking on the down arrow to view more font choices. Click on a font name to choose the font.

 To apply a Bold or Italic style, turn the option on or off by clicking on the appropriate [image].


Font Size

Font size changes will be applied to the text that is currently selected.

 Font sizes are expressed in points, a standard type measurement. Choose sizes ranging from extra small to extra large. The actual point size is shown in parentheses.

 To select a size, click on the down arrow to the right of the current font size number. To enter a specific point size, choose "Other" from the font size list and type in a point size.


Justification

Justification refers to the alignment of text. Justification will be applied to the text that is currently selected.

 To select justification, click on the name of the current justification setting or on the down arrow to the right of the current justification.

 Choose the justification you want: Left, Center, Right, or Full. If you choose "Full" the text will be spaced so that it spans the full distance from the left margin to the right margin of the text block.


Selecting Color

Color is applied to items, such as the page, text, border, etc. A list appears in the Item Selector  found in the Tool Palette above the Color Selector . Perform the following to apply color:

1. Select an item by clicking on the name of the currently displayed item or the down arrow that appears to the right of the Item Selector  in the Tool Palette.

2. The color can be changed for the selected item by clicking on the currently displayed color or the arrow that appears to the right of the Color Selector  in the Tool Palette. A list of colors will appear. Select a color by releasing the mouse button while pointing to the desired color.


Edit Text Button
Edit Text

The Edit Text button enables you to add or change text for the calendar display. You can edit text by clicking on the button or by double-clicking on the text placeholder in the preview display.


Clear Text Button
Clear Text

The Clear Text button will remove all text from the calendar display.


Select Graphic Button

The Select Graphic button enables you to add or change a graphic for the calendar. You can select a graphic by clicking on the Select Graphic button or by double-clicking on the graphic placeholder in the preview display.


Clear Graphic Button

The Clear Graphic button will remove the graphic from the calendar display.


Circle Date Option
Circle Date

The Circle Date option will draw a circle around the number of the day. To select or de-select the option, click on the box.


Making a Selection-General
Making a Selection

Make a selection from the list in the dialog. Use the mouse to click on a name to highlight. To see more items in a list, click on the down arrow that appears to the right of the list. A thumbnail preview of each highlighted item will appear next to the selection list.


Selection Navigation Keys

To view more files, click the scroll arrow at the right of the list box or use one of the following keys to view more files quickly.

Press HOME to go to the beginning of the list.

Press END to go to the end of the list.

Press PG UP to move up one screen.

Press PG DN to move down one screen.


Selecting a Different Library

The Library option at the top of the list allows you to use files stored in other libraries. A library is a collection of graphics for use with the Print Shop Deluxe. Click on the library name or on the down arrow to the right of the library name and a list will appear. Highlight the choice you want. Select "Other" to load a library that is not currently listed. If you want a library from another directory, double-click on the desired directory or double-click on the "[..]" symbol in the Directories list to move back one directory level. If you want a library from another Drive, double-click on the drive letter from the bottom of the Directories list.


Number of Copies

Type in the number of copies you want. You can print as many as 200. When printing multiple copies on a dot matrix printer, pause printing from time to time to avoid overheating the printhead.


Test Print

This allows you to test whether your printer and port settings are correct.  If the message "Welcome to The Print Shop Deluxe" does not print out, check the settings.


Coloring Book Option

Prints your project in outline only. Ideal for producing coloring books. Also a good way to save on ribbons when printing projects such as banners.


Scale Percentage

This option allows you to print a sign, greeting card, or calendar on a smaller or larger scale.  Choose the percentage you want, or type in your own, between 10% and 400%.  (Note: selecting 200% would print your project 2x2 pages, 300% 3x3 pages, and 400% 4x4 pages.)


Headline Shapes
Shaping Text

Select a shape to make your text fit the shape. Select a shape by clicking on the down arrow that appears to the right of the currently displayed shape.

Experiment to find the shape you want for your text. Virtually hundreds of headline effects can be created when the shape option is used in conjunction with other design options.


Full Save Mode

Full save saves all files necessary to use your project with another copy The Print Shop Deluxe on a different computer.  For example, use Full Save when you want to print a project on a printer attached to another computer.


Fast Save Mode

Fast Save saves a compact form of your project.  This feature conserves disk space by using "pointers" to graphics files rather than creating duplicate copies of full graphics files.  If you plan to open your project on a different computer, use the Full Save Mode.


Banner Text Size

The Size option lets you specify the relative size of the lines of text.

 Small Over Large - Two lines of text: the first line is small, the second is large

 Large Over Small - Two lines of text: the first line is large, the second is small

 Medium Over Medium - Two lines of text with equal height


Modifying a Backdrop

You can modify the backdrop by changing its color if it is monochrome, its color intensity if it is multi-color, and the page color (the color of the background on which it appears).

To modify color for the page, select the "page" item from the Item Selector  in the Tool Palette and select the appropriate color from the Color Selector  in the Tool Palette.

To modify color intensity, click on the left or right arrow of the Shading Slider  to increase or decrease the shade value of the selected item.


Layout Icon Guide

The list below shows the various types of layout placeholders:

   Square Graphic

   Text Block

   Headline

  Ruled Line

   New Print Shop Graphics

   Border

   Mini-Border

   Row Graphic

   Column Graphic