Using, Saving and Sharing Develop Settings as Presets
Develop Presets help cut down the time you spend applying the same edits to images time and time again. Choose from one of the many presets already loaded on to ACDSee Photo Studio, or once you have carefully selected your Develop settings for an image, you have the option to save those settings to use again on other images. A Develop preset saves adjustments made in the Tune, Detail, Geometry, and Repair tabs. Your saved presets will appear in the Preset pane.
Saving a Develop Preset
To Save Your Develop Tools Settings as a Develop Preset:
- Make adjustments to an image using the Develop tools.
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Use the Settings button drop-down menu in Develop mode to select Save Preset, or click the + button on the right side of the Preset pane.
The Settings button is located at the top right side of the Tools pane.
- Enter a name for your preset. You can deselect the checkbox of any setting you do not want included.
- Your saved preset will appear in the presets drop-down menu in Develop mode.
Applying Your Develop Preset to a Single Image
You can apply presets to your images in Manage, View, or Develop mode.
To Apply a Develop Preset to a Single Image in Manage Mode:
- In Manage mode, do one of the following:
- Select an image in the File List pane and choose Edit | Develop | Apply Preset | [Preset Name].
- Right-click an image in the File List pane and choose Develop | Apply Preset | [Preset Name] from the context-menu.
To Apply a Develop Preset to a Single Image in View Mode:
- Open an image in View mode, and do one of the following:
- Choose Edit | Develop | Apply Preset | [Preset Name].
- Right-click the image and choose Develop | Apply Preset | [Preset Name] from the context-menu.
- Right-click any image in the Filmstrip and choose Develop | Apply Preset | [Preset Name] from the context-menu.
To Apply a Develop Preset to a Single Image in Develop Mode:
- Open an image in Develop mode, and do one of the following:
- Choose Edit | Develop | Apply Preset | [Preset Name].
- Use the Settings button to select your desired preset from the drop-down menu.
The Settings button is located at the top right side of the Tools pane.
Renaming and Deleting Presets
To Rename a Preset using the Presets Pane:
- In the Presets pane, right-click on the preset you want to rename, and select Rename Preset.
- Enter a new name for your preset and click OK.
To Delete a Preset using the Presets Pane:
- To delete a preset do one of the following:
- In the Presets pane, right-click on the preset you want to delete, and select Delete Preset.
- Press the trash icon in line with the preset you want to delete.
- In the Delete Preset dialog, press "Delete" to confirm.
Applying Your Develop Presets to Multiple Files at Once
You can apply Develop presets to multiple files at once in Manage mode. Your Develop preset can also be applied to multiple files at once within the Batch workflow tool.
To Apply a Develop Preset to Multiple Files in Manage Mode:
In Manage mode, do one of the following:
- Select multiple images in the File List pane and choose Edit | Develop | Apply Preset | [Preset Name].
- Select multiple images in the File List pane, control-click any of the selected images, and choose Develop | Apply Preset | [Preset Name] from the context-menu.
To Apply a Batch Develop Preset:
- In Manage mode, select one or more images.
- Click the Batch button and select New Batch Workflow...
- In the Batch Workflow dialog box, select the Develop Action from the left pane, and drag and drop it into the right pane.
- Select your previously saved Develop Preset from the pop-up menu.
- Do one of the following:
- Click Save Preset to save your actions as a preset for future use. Enter a name for your preset and click Save. You can access your saved presets in Edit | Batch.
- Click Run Batch to apply the settings to your files.
To apply your last used Develop settings to images on the fly, control–click one or more thumbnails and select Develop | Apply Last Used. You can also apply any saved develop settings by selecting Develop and clicking a saved preset.
Sharing Your Develop Presets with Family and Friends
To Import Develop Presets:
- Click Tools | Import Develop Presets or, click on the options icon to the right of Presets, and select Import...
- Select the file(s) you'd like to import
To Export Your Develop Presets:
- Click Tools | Export Develop Presets or, click on the options icon to the right of Presets, and select Export...
- Check off the presets you'd like to export
You can selectively choose which presets to import and export.
Using Categories in the Presets Pane
Categories in the Presets pane allow you to organize and manage your presets. When you first open ACDSee Photo Studio, you will see a series of organized default categories containing default presets.
To Create a Category for Your Develop Presets:
- Click the Preset pane options button and select New Category.
- In the Add a new Category dialog, enter a Category name and press OK.
To Delete a Category:
Right-click in the Presets pane and select Delete Category.
To Add a Preset to a Category:
In the Presets pane, right-click on your chosen preset and select Set Category then choose from your categories. Your preset will be added to the chosen category.
To Remove a Preset from a Category:
In the chosen category, right-click on your chosen preset and select Set Category then click on the relevant category. Your preset will be removed from your chosen category.