Paint Shop Pro 6.02
Evaluation Version
Release Notes
Thank you for evaluating Jasc Paint Shop Pro? 6! Our newest release of Paint Shop Pro is packed with powerful new features and enhancements, including Jasc Animation Shop? 2. Once you begin using these programs, we think you will see just how easy it can be to create Web graphics and enhance digital photos.
Please see the license agreement included in this document for limitations on the duplication and distribution of this software and other important information.
CONTENTS
What is an Evaluation Version?
Changes in Paint Shop Pro 6.02
Changes in Animation Shop 2.02
Changes in Paint Shop Pro 6.01
Changes in Animation Shop 2.01
Changes in Paint Shop Pro 6.0
Changes in Animation Shop 2.0
Obtaining and Installing Direct Digital Camera Support
Important Note for MicrosoftR WindowsR 95 Users
Obtaining Technical Support
Software License and Limited Warranty
Acknowledgments
What is an Evaluation Version?
An evaluation version lets a person try out a computer program before buying it. While evaluation versions are copyrighted, and the copyright holder retains all rights, the author specifically grants the user the right to evaluate and distribute the program with limited exceptions.
After using the evaluation version for a defined trial period, the user must purchase a licensed copy of the program or remove the evaluation version from his or her system.
Changes in Paint Shop Pro 6.02
The following improvements were implemented in this version:
- Antialiasing of circular selections produces smoother edges
- The
Browse” button in the Custom Brush dialog box properly supports folder selection
A new StudioAvenue.com account can be created directly from the Send to StudioAvenue.com dialog box by pressing the New User” button
Synthetic bold characters are rendered accurately under MicrosoftR Windows NTR 4.0
The Print” action assigned to the Paint Shop Pro 6 Image file type works correctly through Windows Explorer
The program will set a default directory if an Output folder” location is not specified in the Batch Conversion dialog box
A connection issue affecting direct camera support for some Olympus, Fuji, and Polaroid models has been corrected
Changes in Animation Shop 2.02
The following improvements were implemented in this version:
- The Optimization Wizard now blends partially transparent pixels correctly when the document canvas is opaque.
- Frames are now correctly placed when created via drag and drop from the Paint Shop Pro Browser.
Changes in Paint Shop Pro 6.01
Paint Shop Pro 6.01 includes a new feature along with several enhancements and improvements to program operation. A brief description of the most significant changes in this version is provided below. Please consult the application help file for further information about the program.
New Features
Paint Shop Pro 6.01 now allows you to easily post files to Jasc StudioAvenue.com?, our new online community for sharing files with others. To use this new service, either open one or more images or select one or more browser thumbnails, then select the Export>StudioAvenue.com… command on the File menu. Selected browser thumbnails can also be exported to StudioAvenue.com by right-clicking on any of them and selecting the Send to StudioAvenue.com… command from the resulting context menu. For further information on creating and using your free StudioAvenue.com account, please see the Help section of the Jasc StudioAvenue.com home page at www.StudioAvenue.com.com. For further information on uploading files to StudioAvenue.com using Paint Shop Pro, please consult the application help file.
Feature Enhancements
The program has been updated for greater compatibility with MicrosoftR WindowsR 2000
The program now synthesizes bold, italic, or normal TrueType and PostScript variants of a font if one or more installed variants are present
Several new cameras are directly supported through the Jasc Software Digital Camera installation program. Please refer to the Obtaining and Installing Direct Digital Camera Support section of this document for more information
Control and output improvements have been added to Multiple Image Printing, including:
Page Setup is accessible in the Multiple Image Printing interface
Page Setup and Close buttons have been added to the Multiple Image Printing toolbar
One or more images can be loaded directly into Multiple Image Printing from the Paint Shop Pro Browser
Registration and crop marks can be added to output
The printing quality has been improved
Foreground and Background color selectors have been added to the Recent Colors dialog box
The Picture Frame Wizard can now add a frame to the outside of an image
The Adjust Highlight/Midtone/Shadow dialog box allows the user to set values using either the Linear method (as offered in Paint Shop Pro version 5) or the Dynamic method introduced in version 6.0
All Preset Shapes are available as selection types with the Selection tool
The layer group value can be decreased by right-clicking on the Layer Group Toggle button
Additional keyboard commands are available in node editing mode as indicated in the application help file
Improvements to Program Operation
Multiple Image Printing has been updated to address issues with remembering printer settings and determining proper page margins
Supported CorelDRAWR (.CDR) files open properly when stored on drives other than the programs host drive
Vector object display is refreshed when toggling between Paint Shop Pro and other open applications using the <Alt> + <Tab> keyboard combination while in node editing mode
The outline of odd-numbered width lines is properly positioned in relation to the tool cursor when creating lines using the Draw tool
When cutting or copying a vector text selection on a path, the unselected path is no longer placed in the clipboard
An issue that could cause application instability under Windows NT4 and Windows 2000 when creating vector shapes has been corrected
A problem that could cause the application to stall when resizing the canvas of large images has been corrected
Ampersand characters in file names appear correctly in Browser tool tips
The Redo command restores Horizontal and Vertical Perspective deformations applied with a negative percentage effect value
The Undo command will now remove layers added to an image by dragging them from the Browser
When closing Animation Shop frames exported to Paint Shop Pro via the File > Close command, a confirmation prompt to update the source animation is displayed
The Full Screen Preview and Full Screen Edit modes support secondary monitors under Windows 2000 and Windows 98
The Page Setup dialog box retains margin values when the systems Measurement System is set to Metric”
A problem that could cause application instability when enabling or disabling the Display large text and icons on palettes” setting has been corrected
The Gradient Editor properly functions if all preset gradients are deleted in either the Gradient Editor or Windows Explorer
A problem that could cause application instability when using the Copy Merged command when a floating selection is outside of the image canvas has been corrected
Image resolution is properly retained when saving Windows or OS/2 Bitmap (.BMP) format files
Selections loaded from an Alpha Channels are properly placed in duplicates of the original image
Changes in Animation Shop 2.01
Animation Shop 2.01 includes several enhancements and improvements to program operation. A brief description of the most significant changes in this version is provided below. Please consult the application help file for further information about the program.
Feature Enhancements
The program has been updated for greater compatibility with MicrosoftR WindowsR 2000
The Frame View scroll bar now allows the user to scroll horizontally within a frame when the full width or height of a frame is not visible at the current zoom level
The application file format preferences now include a page for setting PostScriptR preferences.
When dragging-and-dropping frames between two animations, the center of the source animation registration mark can be snapped to the center of the target animation registration mark by holding down the <Shift> key
Foreground and Background color selectors have been added to the Recent Colors dialog box
Multiple Image Network Graphic (MNG) output support has been improved for greater compatibility with other applications
When performing system intensive operations on large files, a Busy” cursor is displayed to indicate program status
Improvements to Program Operation
The Undo and Redo commands support changes made by the Optimization Wizard
AVI files open when dragged-and-dropped on the application icon
Registration marks are positioned properly after resizing an animation
Duplicate and inaccurate hotkeys have been corrected throughout the application.
The Banner Wizards Transition” page retains settings when using the Back button
Current and selected frames retain their selection state after using the Optimization Wizard.
An issue that could cause a Server busy” error when dragging images from the Paint Shop Pro workspace or Browser and dropping them into Animation Shop has been addressed.
When zooming in, the Zoom tool now centers the frame on the point being clicked
Entries in the Number of colors” droplist of the Colors tab in the Customize Optimization Settings dialog box have been renamed to “3”, “7”, “15”, etc., to accurately reflect the wizards ability to utilize transparency
The Animation Wizard allows the user to continue assembling an animation if one or more of the images cannot be loaded. If the user attempts to add problematic files, a message box will display to indicate the problem. After responding to this message box, the application will return to the Add Files section of the wizard.
When placing text in a frame, the text will be placed correctly in relation to the selected alignment option
Changes in Paint Shop Pro 6.0
We have added several great new features and enhancements to Paint Shop Pro 6.0. A brief description of what we feel are the most significant changes is provided below. For a more detailed explanation of these features, please consult the Paint Shop Pro 6 Help file.
Vector object and text tools for creating editable shapes, lines, and text
Character-level formatting control over Text tool output, including font, point size, color, leading, and kerning
Text placement on a path for bending text to circles, lines, or any other desired shape
Node-level drawing and editing for powerful, easy creation and manipulation of vector objects
Vector text to shape conversion for applying deformations or editing nodes of character shapes
Adjustment Layers for applying editable color and tonal corrections without affecting the content of other layers in an image
Several new effects and deformations, including Inner and Outer Bevel, Sculpture, Warp, Kaleidoscope, and many more for creating unique and eye-catching results
Flood Fill tool support for gradients with two or more colors to create complex color gradients, along with full control over variations in gradient opacity
Gradient Editor for creating, editing, and saving custom color gradients
Multiple Image Printing for arranging and printing several images on the same sheet of paper
GIF and JPEG Exporters for easy optimization and output of graphics for the Web
Enhanced direct digital camera support
Multiple-level redo and a Command History for quickly removing or restoring one or more editing changes to an image before it is saved
Picture Frames for easily adding attractive frame borders to an image
DigimarcR digital watermarking for embedding and reading copyright and creator information in an image
Expanded functionality of palette controls for easier access to tool options and layer manipulation, viewing, and management
Automatic palette and Histogram roll-ups to maximize application workspace
Enhanced display quality, drag and drop support, thumbnail selection capabilities, and access to image information in the Paint Shop Pro Browser for viewing and managing supported image files
Folder history and ability to add favorite folders in the Browse for Folder dialog box allows quicker access when selecting a folder for browsing, using the Browser to copy or move files, or selecting plugin and custom brush folders
Enhanced navigation control in image adjustment previews for focusing on how adjustments will effect specific areas of an image
Easier access to application preferences
Enhanced color selection control, including one-click access to a set of common and recently used colors through the Color palette and many image adjustment dialogs
Easier modification of numeric values for brush sizes, effect values, and more using a new numeric edit control”
Screen captures can now be activated directly from an OLE client application such as Microsoft Word to easily insert a screen capture into a document, spreadsheet, email, presentation, or other document type supported by the client application
Support for eraser functionality with WinTab-compliant pressure sensitive tablets
Enhanced PostScript and Adobe Photoshop PSD format support
Easier management of custom resources such as picture tubes, paper textures, and patterns
Enhanced zoom control allows a zoom in level of 32:1 and a zoom out level of 1:24
A Picture Tube Converter utility for converting custom Paint Shop Pro 5 picture tubes for use in Paint Shop Pro 6
The new Help system includes a convenient How do I…” section to get you started working with the program quickly and a new interface for easier navigation and access to information
Changes in Animation Shop 2.0
We have added several great new features and enhancements to Animation Shop 2.0. A brief description of what we feel are the most significant changes is provided below. For a more detailed explanation of these features, please consult the Animation Shop 2 Help file.
A Banner Wizard for quickly generating text banner animations
Several new effects and transitions, including Pinwheel, Star Wipe, Sliding Boxes, and many more for creating unique and eye-catching results
Options to insert or apply effects to an animation allow you to generate new frames or simply apply the effect or transition to one or more selected frames without adding new frames
Line and Shape tools allow you to add normal lines, B憴ier curves, and outlined or filled rectangles, squares, circles, or ellipses to animation frames
The Registration Mark tool allows you to place a cross hair at the same location in every animation frame for ensuring precise placement when performing operations such as dragging and dropping frames or using one of the frame editing tools
The Crop tool allows you to easily remove all undesired content, such as empty canvas area, from all frames in an animation to reduce the file size and download time. Cropping operations can also be set to retain only the opaque or animated areas of the animation frames
The Cull feature allows you to remove one frame for every user-defined number of frames in an animation to reduce file size and download time
Video for Windows (AVI) and Autodesk FLI and FLC animation files can now be opened and saved within Animation Shop for greater output compatibility with other applications
Multiple-level redo allows you to quickly restore one or more editing changes to an animation before saving it
The Optimization Wizard now provides the ability to optimize AVI, FLC and FLI formats, as well as convenient new options for handling partially transparent pixels when optimizing an animation for output in GIF format
Enhanced integration with Paint Shop Pro 6 allows one or more frames to be exported to Paint Shop Pro for editing and updated directly back to Animation Shop
Frames can be dragged and dropped into Paint Shop Pro 6 or from the Paint Shop Pro 6 Browser to Animation Shop
Individual or multiple animation frames can be saved with several file naming options for easier file management
Enhanced color selection control, including one-click access to a set of common and recently used colors through the Color palette and effect dialogs
Additional options are available when opening supported files with multiple layers
Frames can be selected even if they are not in consecutive order, allowing greater control over manipulation of multiple animation frames
Enhanced zoom control allows a zoom in level of 32:1 and a zoom out level of 1:24
Paste As New Animation provides a quick method of creating a new animation from one or more frames of an existing animation or from a Paint Shop Pro Image
HTML source code for inserting an animation into a Web page can be quickly accessed and copied to the clipboard using the View HTML Code feature
Enhanced PostScript format support
The new Help system includes a convenient How do I…” section to get you started working with the program quickly and a new interface for easier navigation and access to information
Obtaining and Installing Direct Digital Camera Support
In addition to supporting TWAIN-compliant digital cameras, Paint Shop Pro also provides direct support for many of the most popular digital cameras. Direct digital camera support provides a more powerful interface with cameras than those typically available through the standard TWAIN interface. This support is enabled through a separate installation program included on the Paint Shop Pro 6 CD-ROM. This installation program is also available for download from the Digital Camera Support Download Page on our Web site at http://www.jasc.com/dcsdl.html. A list of supported cameras is also available at this location.
When Paint Shop Pro 6 is installed from the CD-ROM, the installation program will prompt you to install digital camera support. If you do not wish to install digital camera support during installation of Paint Shop Pro, you can run it later using the instructions provided below. If you do not have the Paint Shop Pro 6 CD-ROM, you can download the Jasc Software Digital Camera Support setup program from the Web page indicated above.
To install direct digital camera support, proceed as follows:
- Download the Jasc Software Digital Camera Support setup program (DCSETUP.EXE) or run it from the Paint Shop Pro 6 CD-ROM by inserting the CD into your CD-ROM drive and selecting the
Install Digital Camera Support (CD Required)” shortcut in the Paint Shop Pro 6 folder of the Start Menu.
Select the manufacturer of your camera. You can select multiple manufacturers if desired.
3. The installation program will install the necessary files for accessing the selected camera(s) and close after the installation is complete.
4. Once the desired support is installed, you can configure and access the camera using the Import>Digital Camera commands on Paint Shop Pro
s File menu.
Obtaining Technical Support
Technical support for Paint Shop Pro 6 and Animation Shop 2 can be obtained from:
Jasc Software, Inc.
PO Box 44997
Eden Prairie, MN 55344 USA
Voice: (612) 930-9171
Fax: (612) 930-9172
Internet: techsup@jasc.com
Web: http://www.jasc.com
International customers can also contact their regional distributor for technical support. To obtain contact information for your regional distributor, please see the International Representatives List page on our Web site at http://www.jasc.com/world.html or contact our Technical Support department using the information provided above.
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