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1. Mask tab Mask applied on both the photos You can transform these masks freely on the page Additional Icons on Mask tab o vasks Mbe flipped horizontally or vertically mabk can He fotatedin 90 180 and 270 degrees in clockwise direction Effects To apply effects to the photos click on Effects tab on the option bar There are different options under this category They are Colorize Blur Opacity Feather Shadow Glow Outline Rotation and Blend Apply the desired effect on the photo o Colorize Click on the photo to be modified and then click on the colorize preset to apply the effect to the photo To manually make changes or customize use the Custom panel available at the right side of the tab and change the color opacity and level using Color Picker and sliders Reset the effect with Reset option 2 o Blur You could give a blurred appearance to some photos to make the page visually more appealing Click on the photo you need to blur and then select the preset of your choice under this option Use the Custom panel available at the right side of the tab and increase or decrease the level or blurriness using the slider o Opacity Add opacity to the photos by selecting the presets available under this option You could also manually choose the level of opacity from the Custom panel available at the right side of the tab o Feather Apply the feathe
2. Full V marene age based alignment ull Screen View Show hide l dne i Object based alignment and Edit Photo 3 3 4 Preferences Gift Xpress gives you great flexibility in usage while working on it You could Change the language of your choice G Preferences Language Select the desired Theme for your software English English Theme Layout View Select the desired tab layout for Design Gift window View Hide tools for precise working area Check for update Ok After installation click on the Gift Xpress shortcut icon to start the software Preferences window Clicking on the Preferences con ll on the top right hand corner displays the Preferences window Choose your preferred language from various available languages in Language tab click on Check for Updates to check the updated list of languages Select the color in which you want the software to be displayed from Theme tab click on Get More to get more themes from DgFlick s website From Layout tab you can change the layout of Preferences Design Gift window i e canvas area of the software You can align tabs to left right and bottom style Select Layout Preferences window Layout tab View tab allows you to show hide additional tools Check the tools which you want to make visible Uncheck the unwanted tools www degflick com Page 1
3. Gift xpress PRO Muy_Regular Coffee_Mug d Predefined Categories and Sizes Gifts are categorized into following categories oe e Mug Regular Makes Customized and Personalized gifts with inbuilt products such as Coffee Mug Color inside Mug Animal Mug Lovers Mug Magical Mug Small Cone Mug and Cone Mug oe e Key Chain Makes Customized and Personalized gifts with inbuilt products such as Small Oval Key chain Big Oval key chain Rectangle key chain Heart key chain oo e Pillow Cover Makes Customized and Personalized gifts with inbuilt products such as Square Pillow cover Heart Pillow cover and Rectangle Pillow Cover A e Mobile Covers Makes Customized and Personalized gifts with inbuilt products such as I Phone 4S I Phone 5S Phone 6 I Pad Mini l Pad Samsung S3 Samsung S4 Samsung S5 and Samsung Grand A Clocks Makes personalized clock design with inbuilt products like Six Photos Clock Seven Photos Clock and Ten Photos Clock A e Collage Frames Makes customized photo frames with various products such as Five Photos Frame and Ten Photos Frame e Other Gifts Apart from the categorized gifts we have some other spare gift products such as Cap Water Bottle Puzzle T Shirt mousepad mousepad circular Laptop Sleeve 14 inch and Laptop Sleeve 17 inch www degflick com Page 15 of 119 Noflick Digital World for Still amp Motion Imaging 4 2 Create Edit amp Delete Categ
4. In this section you will learn how to create Multi Photo Gifts in Gift Xpress 10 1 Create Frame amp Mask for Multi Photo Gift 10 1 1 Creating Frame 10 1 2 Creating Mask 10 1 3 Save the Masks and Frames in the Application Folder 10 2 Create Edit amp Delete Category for Multi Photo Gift 10 2 1 Creating a Category 10 2 2 Editing a Category 10 2 3 Deleting a Category 10 3 Create Edit amp Delete Size for Multi Photo Gift 10 3 1 Creating a Size 10 3 2 Editing a Size 10 3 3 Deleting a Size 10 4 Creating your Gift in Multi Photo Gift 10 5 Save amp Build Template 10 5 1 Save Template 10 5 2 Build Template www degflick com Page 71 of 119 Digital World for Still amp Motion Imaging 10 6 Get More amp Import Template 10 6 1 Get More Template 10 6 2 Import Template 10 7 Saving amp Exporting Multi Photo Gift 10 7 1 Saving the Project 10 7 2 Exporting in JPG Format 10 7 3 Exporting in PNG Format Note Features marked with marks are only for PRO version users www dgflick com Page 72 of 119 Noflick Digital World for Still amp Motion Imaging 10 1 Create Frame amp Mask for Multi Photo Gift To create a gift with particular design we need to create frame for that gift Frame for Gift 10 1 1 Creating Frame Measure the width and height of the actual frame with ruler According to the gift size select the canvas area in the Photoshop e
5. Home to go back to the home page Glick Digital World for Still amp Motion Imaging www dgflick com Page 110 of 119 oflick Digital World for Still amp Motion Imaging 11 4 Creating your Gift in Special Design Gift Let us see how this gift can be actually designed in Gift Xpress D of lick Gift xpress PRO i Next button Select Category window s 2 Select the category and size you have created for Special Design Gift and start designing with Next button You will be redirected to the Design Gift window D of lick Gift xpress PRD 2 a T amp a O fein Design Gift Window At the bottom side of the window you will get various tabs that will help you to build the design Go to the Photo tab and give the path of the photo folder Select the photo to be inserted on the page amp double click on the photo To get the additional controls for managing photos click on the More icon AB For details refer section Manage the Photos www dgflick com Page 111 of 119 Noflick Digital World for Still amp Motion Imaging 3 Doflick ete Nh eke ees 3 eee A amp C In a The Change Path window You have the option of selecting the photos from the various available options Hard disk CD DVD USB You can make changes to the photos using the options listed at the bottom o
6. In the text box that appears in next window specify the name of the folder in which you roth ESS inane SCENE wish to save it and the path cher you want to W Iagree to the terms and conditions 2O csr j Building your design 2 If the path is not specified the built volume is saved in the following path by default My Documents My Galleria Gift Xpress Check the box O besides the I agree to the terms and conditions and proceed by clicking on Build If you do not agree to the terms and conditions close the textbox and quit the building process A dialog box will appear which will inform you about successful buildup of designs Click on the OK button to continue building else click on Open to access the created design At any point during the process you could click on the Back button to go back to the previous window Note Some features are available only for the Gift Xpress PRO version www dgflick com Page 60 of 119 Digital World for Still amp Motion Imaging 8 0 Fine Tuning Photo Editing Gift Xpress has Basic Filters that helps in the editing of photos to be used in Gift This filter includes several options that help you modify the photos to suit your requirements and they add value to the Gifts without much effort This section deals with the photo editing features in Gift Xpress www dgflick com Page 61 of 119 Noflick Digita
7. tab to expand the background on the page To fill the canvas with one single solid color click on Color Picker 2 and place it on the color you wish to use as background for the Gift The whole page now gets a background of that color Click on the Ready Tone option in the Background tab to see the 18 ready tones of selected background To change the tone double click on the chosen tone www degflick com Page 34 of 119 oFlick Digital World for Still amp Motion Imaging as QQ08 He 3 Dogflick EEE PRO ol oe ETTI Ready tone applied You can remove the background with the Remove button You could also use a photo of your choice as the background for the Gift To do this click on the Photo tab to view the photos Select the photo and click on Set as background The photo now serves as a background to the page Gift with photo as background Photo Click on the Photo tab to access the photos for the gift SiO Z 2 D a E O 8 0 e gt B acp Qa pang E Doflick EE PRD Design Gift window Photo tab Click on the Browse b tt nl will open in the Photo tab and give the path of the photo folder The photos in the selected folder www dgflick com Page 35 of 119 Noflick Digital World for Stilt amp Motion Imaging 2 To get the additional controls for
8. By clicking on this button you are offered the chance to save not save the changes or cancel the Back command You could also click on Home to go back to the home page 11 2 5 Deleting a Category At the top of the screen you see the available categories in the Gift Xpress Page 103 of 119 www dgflick com oflick Digital World for Still amp Motion Imaging 3 Sacre Available categories Dn jae Edit icon Select Category window Predefined Categories You get an Edit icon at the end of the categories trail If you do not see any Edit icon go to the Preferences and from the View tab check the Edit Product Configuration checkbox and restart the software The Edit icon will get visible Select the category you want to delete permanently Click on the Edit icon You will see Add Edit and Delete options Select the Delete option to delete selected category in the Select Category window A dialog box asking if you are sure you want to delete category appears on the screen Clicking on Yes deletes the category permanently clicking on No aborts the operation At any point during the process you could click on the Back button to go back to the previous window By clicking on this button you are offered the chance to save not save the changes or cancel the Back command You could
9. Edit icon You will see Add Edit and Delete options www dgflick com Page 17 of 119 oflick Digital World for Still amp Motion Imaging 3 D oflick Gift xpress GD Available categories Edit icon Select Category window Predefined Categories Select the Edit option to edit selected category in the Select Category window 3 D oflick Gift xpress C Name Other Gifts Ref Image C DgFiick s Softwares GtxpressPRO 5 0 Products DgGtt Config Other Gifts png Description Edit Category window Editing Category On the next Edit Category window You can add the edits to the o Name edit the name as per your choice o Ref Image Change the image you want for the Category clicking on the Browse icon to the right of this field lets you choose the reference image from the path in which you saved it o Description G change the description of the category as per your choice R2 Click on Save icon on the lower right hand corner to save the changes you made At any point during the process you could click on the Back button to go back to the previous window By clicking on this button you are offered the chance to save not save the changes or cancel the Back command You could also click on Home to go back to the home page Note Features marked with mark are available only for PRO v
10. On the next Create Category window Fill in the fields corresponding to the o Name the name you want for the new Category o Ref Image The image you want for the Category clicking on the Browse icon to the right of this field lets you choose the reference image from the path in which you saved it o Description eive a description of the category you are creating www degflick com Page 101 of 119 oflick Digital World for Still amp Motion Imaging 3 D oflick Gift xpress GD Name Key Chain Ref Image C DgFiick s Softwares GFtxpressPRO 5 0 Products DgGtt Config Key Chain png Description Create Category window Adding Category Click on Save icon on the lower right hand corner to save the category you created 3 D oflick Gift xpress GD The New category added The new category is created and can be viewed along with the predefined categories At any point during the process you could click on the Back button to go back to the previous window By clicking on this button you are offered the chance to save not save the changes or cancel the Back command You could also click on Home to go back to the home page 44 2 2 Editing a Category At the top of the screen you see the available categories in the Gift Xpress You get an Edit icon at the end of the categories trail If you do not see any
11. Right Equal Spacing Horizontally Equal Spacing Vertically Move Selection to Next Object Move Selection to Previous Object All Add Next Object to current Selection Add Previous Object to current Selection Select All Objects on page Cut Object s Copy Object s Paste Object s Delete Object s Undo Object s Redo Object s Show Photo Information Increase the size of Object from Top Left Increase the size of Object from Top Center Increase the size of Object from Top Right m mm All All All www dgflick com CTRL 8 CTRL 9 CTRL 4 CTRL 5 CTRL 6 CTRL 1 CTRL 2 CTRL 3 CTRL T CTRL B CTRL L CTRL R CTRL SHIFT 7 CTRL SHIFT 8 CTRL SHIFT 9 CTRL SHIFT 4 CTRL SHIFT 5 CTRL SHIFT 6 CTRL SHIFT 1 CTRL SHIFT 2 CTRL SHIFT 3 CTRL SHIFT T CTRL SHIFT B CTRL SHIFT L CTRL SHIFT R CTRL SHIFT H CTRL SHIFT V TAB SHIFT TAB CTRL TAB CTRL SHIFT TAB CTRL A CTRL X CTRL C CTRL V w m CTRL Z CTRL Y CTRL SHIFT ALT 7 ALT 8 ALT 9 D Fli k Digital World for Still amp Motion imaging COMMAND 8 COMMAND 9 COMMAND 4 COMMAND 5 COMMAND 6 COMMAND 1 COMMAND 2 COMMAND 3 COMMAND T COMMAND B COMMAND L COMMAND R COMMAND SHIFT 7 COMMAND SHIFT 8 COMMAND SHIFT 9 COMMAND SHIFT 4 COMMAND SHIFT 5 COMMAND SHIFT 6 COMMAND SHIFT 1 COMMAND SHIF
12. or a mask has been applied to it it stays in its position while the photo alone rotates within it With border A photo can be rotated along with its border or its mask as a single unit when the photo is in an unlocked state The photo can now be rotated in all three axis x y and z to give it a 3D effect Copy Paste and Clear Effects Gift Xpress allows you to cut copy and paste photos and effects on the photos in the Gift Right click on the element you want to copy and select the Copy option on the drop list Now paste it on to the location of your choice by right clicking on it and choosing the Paste option Flip Decor Decors like border and mask can be flipped horizontally and vertically with the help of Flip option provided at the bottom in the respective tabs Flip Page Cut Copy Paste Delete Copy Effect Paste Effect Clear Effect Effects Arrange Align to Page Align to Objects Equal Spacing Equal Flip Page Find Group Ungroup Ctrl X Ctrl C Ctrl V Del v v v v v v v v Gift Xpress gives you the option of flipping a page both horizontally and vertically as per your requirements Horizontal flip Right click on the page and select the Flip page option on the drop list Select Horizontal to flip the page horizontally Vertical flip Right click on the page and select the Flip page option on the drop list Select Vertical to flip the page ve
13. ALT 3 COMMAND ALT 3 Bottom Right Flip Page composition ALT H AIT H Page Horizontally Flip Page composition Vertically ALT V ALT V Fit to Screen CTRL F12 COMMAND F12 anne Actual Size 1 1 CTRL SHIFT F12 COMMAND SHIFT F12 Zoom In Zoom Out Se eee Toggle Full Screen CTRL SHIFT F11 COMMAND SHIFT F11 www degflick com Page 13 of 119 D Flick Digital World for Still amp Motion Imaging 4 0 Getting into the Job Using the Software In previous section we learnt about software functionality Now in this section we will learn how to use this software to create Gifts We will see various available categories and sizes 4 1 Predefined Categories amp Sizes 4 2 Create Edit amp Delete Category 4 2 1 Creating a Category 4 2 2 Editing a Category 4 2 3 Deleting a Category 4 3 Create Edit amp Delete Sizes 4 3 1 Creating a Size 4 3 2 Editing a Size 4 3 3 Deleting a Size www dgflick com Page 14 of 119 oFlick Digital World for Still amp Motion Imaging 4 1 Predefined Categories amp Sizes Gift Xpress is versatile software that lets you use its made to standard predefined categories and sizes The ready to use Gift types which conform to industry standards come in major variants Each of these categories has multiple gift options and you can choose the size that suits the Gift you want to design 3 og D of lick Select Category
14. All fields are mandatory for registration i ari OSA Website http www dgflick com Email support dgflick com www dgflick com Telephone India 91 22 29 68 68 68 United States 1 732 543 7676 Registration window After ensuring that all the fields are filled correctly click on Register in the lower right hand corner To register the software at a later date click on Register Later option The message confirming completion of the registration process appears on the screen For any query and assistance feel free to connect with us via Phone 1 732 543 7676 Email support dgflick com Web www degflick com You are now registered and can use the software www dgflick com Page 6 of 119 Doflick ital World for Still amp Motion Imaging 3 2 Re vegistering the Software on another Computer The licensed version of Gift Xpress can be re registered on any other Computer Incase you want to use the software on any other computer firstly install the software on the computer on which you want to use it After installation connect the dongle to the computer and fill the registration form While filling up the registration form enter the same email address you used while registering the software for the very first time After filling up the form click on the Register button You will get an alert stating It seems the license is already regist
15. Create outer border of the frame gs Adobe Photoshop CS3 Extended Ten Pik Sublimation Clockpsd 12 Frame MSK RGBYS CGWrrcktkR SDORME gt OS bes enon reper sre Creating Frame Save the created frame in PNG format Define the transparency of the frame to fit the photos in the desired mask www degflick com Page 73 of 119 Noflick Digital Wortd for Still amp Motion Imaging Adobe Photoshop CS3 Extended Ten Pic Sublimation Clock psd 12 Frame MSK RGB 8 t Fie Edt Image Layer Select Filter Analysis View Window Help de Air Seecdi Group Stow Transform Control J de ji ee oe X SIE Ars Aa 4r aS Z g we a We tQ 3 7 ya ooh Creating Frame Save the frame in msk format Note The file name of the frame in png and msk format should be similar Size and Name 10 1 2 Creating Mask Measure the width and height of the photo frame for individual masks Create mask only for odd shapes Adobe Photoshop CS3 Extended Ten Pix Sublimation Clock psd 12 Frame MSK RGB 8 6G Fie Edt Image Layer Select Filter Analysis View Window Help Dp Auto Select Group gt Show Trentorm Controle T gt B d wen bh 93 dd Fa PIN aS FS db Z CAE A e W T t Q TEA 1A 5 all fe J Creating Mask Create the mask according to the photos Save the mask in PNG format www degflick com Page 74 of 119 oFlick Digi
16. Digital World for Still amp Motion Imaging Define the name for the new size in the Name textbox Define the units and DPI for the new size from Units and DPI option You need to define the width and height of the new size in the Width and Height textbox Save the size with Save button Once you save the size it will be added to the size list Size Presets Name Units inches 97 Page Details Height 12 New size added New size saved Inthis way you can add new sizes Add more sizes by clicking on Add option Once you finish adding sizes close the window Resize File name Original New shutterstock_44447173 jpg 4188 x 2912 1668 x 2400 shutterstock_44447179 jpg 4368 x 2912 1600 x 2400 shutterstock_44447185 jpg 5824 x 8112 1800 x 1292 shutterstock_44447197 jpg 4368 x 2912 1600 x 2400 shutterstock_44447200 jpg 4368 x 2912 1600 x 2400 shutterstock_44447212 jpg 4368 x 2912 1600 x 2400 shutterstock_44447224 jpg 4368 x 2912 1600 x 2400 shutterstock_44489530 jpg 4368 x 2912 1600 x 2400 shutterstock_45631375 jpg 4132 x 2912 1691 x 2400 shutterstock_45632776 jpg 4254 x 2912 1642 x 2400 shutterstock_45632782 jpg 4368 x 2810 1543 x 2400 O Percentage Size Size 6X8 v Edit 6X8 Inches 300 DPI Maintain aspect ratio v J v v v v v v v v J P gt PPPP PPP PPP Resize window From the drop down menu select the size for resi
17. Name Date modified Type B Downloads J dgts 6 14 2013 9 36 AM __File folder E Recent Places J GalleriaBuilder 6 14 2013 9 08 AM File folder W Desktop d Help 6 14 2013 9 08 AM File folder J imageformats 6 14 20139 08AM_ File folder HE Desktop JJ Photoshop 6 14 20139 08AM_ File folder Libraries D plugins 6 14 2013 9 08 AM File folder Homegroup Products 6 14 2013 9 08 AM File folder TB dgflick J Project Temp 6 14 20131 55PM_ File folder jE Computer J QtWebkit 6 14 20139 08 AM File folder a Network D Services 6 14 2013 10 32 AM File folder E Control Panel J sqldrivers 6 14 20139 08AM_ File folder amp Recycle Bin z CORE_RL_bzlib_ dll 12 10 2012 2 19PM_ Application extens I Products Date modified 6 14 2013 9 08 AM File folder Saving Created Frame and Mask File Location Product Folder Click on DgGift www dgflick com Page 99 of 119 oFlick Digital World for Still amp Motion Imaging Sex KOJ Computer gt Local Disk C gt GiftXpressPRO 4 0 Products 4 Search Pro p Organize v Include in library v Share with v New folder x TEETE Name Date modified Type l Downloads J DgGift 6 14 20139 08 AM File folder E Recent Places BE Desktop E Desktop Libraries Homegroup B doflick jE Computer G Network E Control Panel amp Recycle Bin L 1 item Saving Created Frame and Mask DgGift Folder Click on Theme folder and paste the
18. Quality tab D indices the quality of the images The quality of images used here must be good to ensure clarity in the final product www dgflick com Page 46 of 119 Doflick igital World for Still amp Motion Imaging Gift Xpress has an in built Quality Indicator which warns you whenever the image quality goes below the required printing standards Goto size tab if you want to resize the images size wise Inthe drop down menu you will see available sizes Select any size in which you want to resize images Ifyou want to resize in any new size click on Edit option A window will appear Here an Image size has been added to make you familiar with the process Size Presets Name Units inches 97 Available SIZES Page Details Height 12 Adding size To edit any of the available sizes click on the desired size The selected size will appear in the window Selected size Units inches w opened for editing Page Details Height Save option to save the size Editing available size Edit the desired parameters and save the changes with Save button You can add new size by clicking on Add option located below available size list Size Presets Name of the size Units and DPI Units inches 9 Page Details Width and height new size Height Adding new size www degflick com Page 47 of 119 Noflick
19. access photos faster than ever Quick access for photo locations like Desktop My pictures and My Documents Improved Interface New version brings improved interface for you New look and feel enhancing your experience of Gift designing Textures to fill titles and shapes New feature to fill titles and shapes with textures Now filling of titles and shapes are not restricted up to solid color Besides Gift Xpress provides 50 ready presets of textures which can be used or your own textures can be imported The texture can be filled in tiled or stretched style A brand new Title tab The Title tab has been changed and giving you newer weapons Any language title writing to make it personalize Now you can manage the size of the title by just dragging the title Apart from the solid colors and ready presets you can fill the title with any texture Manage the fill in tiled and stretched way Customize title further with outline and shadow Experience the real magic by exploring Title tab Choice of Mirror output Checkbox to define your mirror preference Checking a checkbox will reverse the image and will be available in mirror format Multi touch enabled software Feel the magic of Gift Xpress in touch screen enabled devices Gift Xpress now supports multi touch reading 3 3 2 General Features Gift Xpress comes with several features which are discussed in this section In built Standard G
20. also click on Home to go back to the home page www degflick com Page 104 of 119 LoFlick Digital World for Still amp Motion Imagin 11 3 Create Edit amp Delete Size for Special Design Gift Apart from the categories you can also create edit and delete sizes in Gift Xpress You get a freedom of designing Gift in your own size You can define your own custom Gift parameters such as Cover Page and size This section will let you know about creating editing and deleting the predefined sizes in detail 11 5 1 Creating a Size Whenever you select any category available sizes are displayed in the Select Category window 8 x D of lick Select Category Gift xpress GD Key Chein Heart_Key Chain Icon Select Category window gt You get an icon given at the bottom left corner of the window If you do not see any icon go to the Preferences and from the View tab check the Edit Product Configuration checkbox and restart the software The icon will get visible gt Select the category in which you want to add new size Click on the icon Add Edit and Delete icons will get visible Select the Add icon to add a new size in the selected category On the next window Create Gift window Fill in the fields corresponding to the o Name add new name for the new Gift size www degflick com Page 105 of 119 oF
21. backward from EOI Ae View your folders in list or icon style from herd oe e This button on the top right corner of the window to get the better view of the photo thumbnails A e The top option bar helps you to view the photos in different ways gt feel Thumbnail style gt lio get a Tull view of the photo E citmstrip view O E Get the photos list wise o Navigate the photos from and gt Starts the slide show Select the photos to be rotated Here you can rotate the multiple photos Select Rotate Clockwise or Rotate Counterclockwise icons to rotate the photos Edit Photo button cae the lower option bar helps you to edit multiple photos at a time On the Edit Photo window access color correction options Dike BCG is to adjust the brightness contrast and gamma RGB is to adjust the color tones Level is to adjust the input and output levels of the photo and Curve is to adjust the RGB color Ifyou do not wish to apply the changes on the current photo click on Skip This image 2 To apply changes to all the selected photos click on Apply settings to all nage Click on Reset all button OJo reset all the changes done www dgflick com Page 45 of 119 Noflick Digital World for Still amp Motion Imaging Edit photo JO JO JO a ii Apply settings to all images G Edit Photo wind
22. created frame in png and msk files in frame folder Click on Theme folder and paste the created mask in png and msk files in mask folder Glick Digital World for Still amp Motion Imaging www dgflick com Page 100 of 119 oFlick Digital World for Still amp Motion imaging 11 2 Create Edit amp Delete Category for Special Design Gift Gift Xpress has a wide variety of predefined categories for Gifts refer section Predefined Categories and Sizes However in case the Special Design Gift you can create category and size according to design edit it and delete as per your requirement This section will let you know about creating editing and deleting the categories in detail 11 2 1 Creating a Category At the top of the screen you see the available categories in the Gift Xpress Select Category 9 Mug_Reguler Coffee_Mug 3 Available categories A l me Edit icon Select Category window Predefined Categories You get an Edit icon at the end of the categories trail If you do not see any Edit icon go to the Preferences and from the View tab check the Edit Product Configuration checkbox and restart the software The Edit icon will get visible Click on the Edit icon You will see Add Edit and Delete options Select the Add option to add a new category in the Select Category window
23. designs provided in the software This software has various ready gift categories like Mug Mousepad T Shirt Key Chain Cap Water Bottle Pillow Puzzle Laptop Sleeve Multi Photo Clock Photo Collage and Phone Cover Choose or make your own design with photos of you and your loved ones on it Your Gift will always stand out stored for life seen and shown many times guaranteed This manual explains the features and uses of Gift Xpress in detail and will serve as your guide as you navigate the world of easy and instant Gift creation www degflick com Page 3 of 119 oFlick Digital World for Still amp Motion I n 2 0 System Requirements Windows System Pentium 4 2 8 GHz Processor and above Microsoft Windows XP service pack 2 Microsoft Windows 7 Microsoft Windows 8 1 GB RAM 1 GB free disk space CD DVD ROM drive Internet LYNN NN AN MAC System Mac Intel min 1 GHz Mac OS X 10 8 5 and above 1 GB RAM 1 GB free disk space CD DVD ROM drive Internet AN NS NOOR www degflick com Page 4 of 119 Digital World for Still amp Motion Imaging 3 0 Opening the Tool Box Getting Started This section deals with registration process and other tools like controls and navigations preferences and help 3 1 Registration 3 2 Re Registering the Software on another Computer 3 3 Know your Software 3 3 1 What is new 3 3 2 General Features 3 3 3 Controls amp Navigations 3 3 4 Prefer
24. dgflick com Page 85 of 119 ofFlick Digital World for Still amp Motion Imaging 10 4 Creating your Gift in Multi Photo Gift Let us see how this gift can be actually designed in Gift Xpress 3 X D of lick Select Category 9 Clocks Ten_Photos_Sublimetion_Clock 5 Gift xpress Size 15 2215 05 inches Next button Select Category window Select the category and size you have created for Multi Photo Gift and start designing with Next button You will be redirected to the Design Gift window x D of lick Design GRAA Gift xpress Clocks Ten_Photos_Sunlimation_Clock Design Gift window At the bottom side of the window you will get various tabs that will help you to build the design Let us start with the border To define the outline of the design apply border to the canvas Go to the Border tab To apply border double click on the border or drag and drop the border needed from the Border tab www degflick com Page 86 of 119 ofFlick Digital World for Still amp Motion Imaging 3 D gflick Gift xpress GD a a T ee OO een Design Gift window Border applied Let us insert a dummy photo in the design that will take place of the actual photo Go to the Photo tab and open the folder from where you want to insert the dummy photo Double click on the photo to be inserted The pho
25. or front Send Backward Shift Left Select the photo you wish to move backward or Bringto Font Shift Up forward and click on to access the options Polak a eel che under this function Alternatively use the right click button and on the drop list click on Arrange to access the sub options Select the object and click on Send to back or Bring to front to move the element to the last or the first position respectively Select Send backward or Bring forward to move the object either one step backward or one step forward You can undo the changes by clicking onl 91 Object Based Alignment This option allows you to align photos with respect to other photos or elements on the Gift There are multiple options for this sort of alignment Select photos or other elements you wish to align using the Ctrl key Then click on to select the alignment option you wish to apply to the photos from the drop list www degflick com Page 54 of 119 Alternatively use the right click button and on the drop list click on the Align to Object to access the sub options You can undo the changes by clicking onl 91 Page Based Alignment This option allows you to align photos and other elements on the page with respect to the page There are multiple options for this sort of alignment Select photos or other elements you wish to align using the Ctrl key Then click on to select the alignment option you wish to a
26. you saved it o Description eive a description of the category you are creating www degflick com Page 16 of 119 Noflick Digital World for Still amp Motion Imaging 3 D oflick Gift xpress GD Name Other Gifts Ref Image C DgFlick s Softwares G txpressPRO 5 0 Products DgGtt Config Other Gifts png Description Create Category window Adding Category Click on Save con on the lower right hand corner to save the category you created 3 D oflick Gift xpress PRD The New category added The new category is created and can be viewed along with the predefined categories At any point during the process you could click on the Back button to go back to the previous window By clicking on this button you are offered the chance to save not save the changes or cancel the Back command You could also click on Home to go back to the home page Note Features marked with mark are available only for PRO version users 4 2 2 Editing a Category At the top of the screen you see the available categories in the Gift Xpress You get an Edit icon at the end of the categories trail If you do not see any Edit icon go to the Preferences and from the View tab check the Edit Product Configuration checkbox and restart the software The Edit icon will get visible Select the category you want to edit Click on the
27. your own size You can define your own custom Gift parameters This section will let you know about creating editing and deleting the predefined sizes in detail 10 3 1 Creating a Size Whenever you select any category available sizes are displayed in the Select Category window 8 x D of lick Select Category 9 Gift xpress G9 Clocks Six Photos_Clock 3 Icon gt You get an icon given at the bottom left corner of the window If you do not see any icon go to the Preferences and from the View tab check the Edit Product Configuration checkbox and restart the software The icon will get visible Select Category window gt Select the category in which you want to add new size Click on the icon Add Edit and Delete icons will get visible Select the Add icon to add a new size in the selected category On the next window Create Gift window Fill in the fields corresponding to the o Name add new name for the new Gift size www degflick com Page 81 of 119 Noflick Digital World for Still amp Motion Imaging o Ref Image the image you want for your gift Clicking on the icon to the right of this field lets you choose the reference image from the path in which you saved it o Define the Gift parameters under Page tab Units Width height and DPI Margins Left Right Top Bottom o Checking the Export all photos
28. 0 of 119 D Flick Digital World for Still amp Motion Imaging Preferences Show Hide Options Y Object based alignment Gi Language Theme Layout v Equal spacing between objects v Equal size Photos Edit Product Configuration Preferences window View tab Save your changes by clicking on Ok You might need to restart your software for the changes to take effect Click on Help to get the help menu It has a complete list of shortcut keys that you will find useful while using the software 3 3 5 Shortcut Tools Gift Xpress Shortcut Keys al ee a N All www deflick com Page 11 of 119 Align Page based Top Center Align Page based Top Right Align Page based Center Left Align Page based Center Align Page based Center Right Align Page based Bottom Left Align Page based Bottom Center Align Page based Bottom Right Align Page based Top Align Page based Bottom Align Page based Left Align Page based Right Align Object based Top Left Align Object based Top Center Align Object based Top Right Align Object based Center Left Align Object based Center Align Object based Center Right Align Object based Bottom Left All Align Object based Bottom Center Align Object based Bottom Right Align Object based Top Align Object based Bottom Align Object based Left Align Object based
29. Design Gifts In previous section we learnt about managing Gift categories and sizes In this section we will learn how to create Gifts 5 1 Automatic Gift Creation 5 2 Advance Gift Creation 5 3 Manage the Photos www dgflick com Page 25 of 119 Noflick Digital World for Still amp Motion Imaging 5 1 Automatic Gift Creation Using Gift Xpress is a fast and user friendly process with an interactive interface that gives you the flexibility of selecting category and size and the Gift is ready in a quick way It makes the designing task simpler On the Select Category window select the Category and size you would like to use for the Gift D of lick Gift xpress PRD The Select Category window Click on Next button on the lower right hand corner to move on to generate the Gift Design Gift The Gift is now ready and can be viewed in the Design Gift window Design Gift window You can use various tabs at the bottom option bar to design the gift www dgflick com Page 26 of 119 oFlick Digital Wortd for Still amp Motion Imaging Design You can insert any ready design from the Design tab You will see various designs for the gift The designs are categorized into various categories From the design bank you can filter your search Filters x and get the designs as per your requirements by clicking onl The catego
30. Edit icon go to the Preferences and from the View tab check the Edit Product Configuration checkbox and restart the software The Edit icon will get visible Select the category you want to edit Click on the Edit icon You will see Add Edit and Delete options www degflick com Page 102 of 119 NoFlick Digital World for Still amp Motion Imaging 3 D oflick Gift xpress GD Available categories Edit icon Select Category window Predefined Categories Select the Edit option to edit selected category in the Select Category window 3 D oflick Gift xpress PRO Name Key Chain Ref Image C DgFiick s Softwares G txpressPRO 5 0 Products DgGtt Config Key Chain png Description Edit Category window Editing Category On the next Edit Category window You can add the edits to the o Name Aedit thename as per your choice o Ref Image Change the image you want for the Category clicking on the Browse icon to the right of this field lets you choose the reference image from the path in which you saved it o Description change the description of the category as per your choice Click on Save icon on the lower right hand corner to save the changes you made At any point during the process you could click on the Back button to go back to the previous window
31. Laylmage png 61 5 Layer 1 RGB 8l Th Fie Edt image Layer Select Filter Analysis View Window Help Me AutorSelech Group SowtrntomCortrce Fw BAG SS lb 42 P O P a 7 0 y 9 7 OB beNor MP Create Mask oe e Define the transparency of the mask to fit the photos in the desired shape or mask oe Save the mask in msk format Note The file name of the Frame in png and msk format should be similar Save the created frame inthe application folder of Gift Xpress 11 1 5 Save the Masks amp Frames in the Application Folder Right click on the software folder Data vats ter A et an imaga E o x bes z z Saving Created Frame and Mask www dgflick com Page 98 of 119 oFlick Digital World for Still amp Motion Imaging Click on properties Dipta ed Pew Di A met ee napag 2 HENS ax Open file location GB Sean with Microsott Security Essentials i Format Factory F Pin to Taskbar Pin to Start Menu DRS Restore previous versions Send to Cut Copy eae Create shortcut TOS ww dgflick com Saving Created Frame and Mask Properties Option Click on Open File Location Digital World for Let Morten napag e Click on Products gt Computer Local Disk C GiftXpressPRO 4 0 gt X Organize v Open Include in library Share with v New folder A A x TE
32. Multi Photo Gift esseesessseersssrenssresrrnsrrrsrrrsrrrssrensrrrsrernerrrsrtrsrteerresrerseerese 86 NO eS AVS amp Build Template Scenina E E E EE 89 a 8 Rojee E E E E E E E E E I E E T cae 89 kos A e Ea S 1 E E A A A A E E E T E A T E 90 10 6 Get more amp Import TemplateS ssssesensersssrenssrrssrresrrrssrrrsrtesstessrtesstesstrnsrtesrtenerersrtesrtrsrresreeseeress 91 w LGe Moe Temp I Eoin i D E E 91 oU WUE a E E E E deeds 91 10 7 Saving amp Exporting Multi Photo Gift ssessessssensesreressresssreresrrerssrrresrrrrssrereserensseeresereresreresereresees 92 NOT deg Savine Me Proje CE arpe E EERE E EE 93 WAA E E aP e Wil clavate cr a EE E EE E ants E EE A 94 10 7 3 Exporting in PNG Format esessssessesssessessesseesrrssrssesseesrrsrresesseesrreressroseesrrereesesseeserereeseoseeserereesesseeseeet 95 11 0 How to Create Special Design Gift cccccccccsssccccssscceccsccccessececcsssccecsscecces JG 11 1 Create Frame amp Mask for Special Design Gift esseessesseesrresrrnesrrsrrrssresrrrsrrrssrrrerrrsreresrresreesreress 97 aM Mg Meg MS AWN A E N EEE EE E PE EE E E E A EE AT 97 LEC ean M r E E E T 98 11 1 3 Save the Masks amp Frames in the Application FOlder cccccesscccccssssececcseseeceeeseseceesaeaeeeeesseeeeeeeseees 98 11 2 Create Edit amp Delete Category for Special Design Gift usssesssesrsseressrrresrresrresrrrserererresrrreerens 101 11 2 1 Creating a Category s sse
33. Name Collage wall clock Path C Users DgFlick Documents My Exported Gifts Assign a folder name for saving the PNG files The default path for saving the PNG file appears in the textbox The path is My Documents My Exported Gifts However you could change the path and save it in any location of your choice Click on Ok to proceed with the exporting or on Cance to abort the process Once the project has been exported you get the confirmation in a dialog box Here you can view the multi photo gift with photos in PNG format www dgflick com Page 95 of 119 Digital World for Still amp Motion Imaging 11 0 How to Create Special Design Gift Gift Xpress software provides you the option of creating special design Gifts In this section we will learn how to create Special Design Gift with the Help of Gift Xpress 11 1 Create Frame amp Mask for Special Design Gift 11 1 1 Creating Frame 11 1 2 Creating Mask 11 1 3 Save the Masks amp Frames in the Application Folder 11 2 Create Edit amp Delete Category for Special Design Gift 11 2 1 Creating a Category 11 2 2 Editing aCategory 11 2 3 Deleting a Category 11 3 Create Edit amp Delete Size for Special Design Gift 11 3 1 Creating a Size 11 3 2 Editing a Size 11 3 3 Deleting a Size 11 4 Creating your Gift in Special Design Gift 11 5 Saving amp Exporting Special Design Gift 11 5 1 Saving t
34. Remove option You can transform these borders freely on the page Additional icons on the Design Gift Border tab o Filip Vertical To flip the border vertical o Rotate cwis0 Q To rotate the border 180 o Flip Horizontal To flip the border horizontally degrees Rode cwo O wrote ie roder o Rotate cw270 Q To rotate the border 270 degrees degrees Rotating Photos Rotating photos in a Gift keeping the creative design in mind adds to the overall presentation of the page Gift Xpress gives you the option of either rotating the photo within the frame or rotating the whole picture along with the frame To rotate the photo within the frame Keep your cursor on the rotate icon EJ is seen when you select a photo Once the hand symbol appears use the mouse to rotate it in the direction of your choice www dgflick com Page 30 of 119 Noflick td for Motion Imaging Digital World for Still amp Motion To rotate the photo along with the frame Unlock the photo by clicking M Now keep your cursor on and use the mouse to rotate the photo with the frame when the hand appears Right Clicking While working in Gift Xpress you could use the right click button to get several options right then and there Right clicking outside photo Right clicking outside photos lets you access the following options directly o The Effects option Give e
35. SRGB Colol Y Mirror Optimize Quality O Optimize File Size To export the output as a mirror image check the Mirror image Click on Ok to proceed with the exporting or on Cancel to abort the process Once the project has been exported you get the confirmation in a dialog box www dgflick com Page 69 of 119 Noflick Digital World for Still amp Motion Imaging 9 3 Exporting in PNG Format After the project is saved the next step is exporting the project by clicking on Save option D of lick Gift xpress PRO Exporting Gift You get different options here Save JPG and PNG To export the project in printable PNG format select the PNG option A window will appear c Export as PNG Name sweet moments mousepad Path C Users DgFlick Documents My Exported Gifts Assign a folder name for saving the PNG files The default path for saving the PNG file appears in the textbox The path is My Documents My Exported Gifts However you could change the path and save it in any location of your choice Click on Ok to proceed with the exporting or on Cancel to abort the process Once the project has been exported you get the confirmation in a dialog box www dgflick com Page 70 of 119 D Flick Digital World for Still amp Motion Imaging 10 0 How to Create Multi Photo Gift
36. T 2 COMMAND SHIFT 3 COMMAND SHIFT T COMMAND SHIFT B COMMAND SHIFT L COMMAND SHIFT R COMMAND SHIFT H COMMAND SHIFT V gt gJ SHIFT TAB COMMAND TAB COMMAND SHIFT TAB COMMAND A COMMAND X COMMAND C COMMAND V COMMAND Z COMMAND Y COMMAND SHIFT ALT 7 ALT 8 ALT 9 Page 12 of 119 Digital World for Still amp Motion Imaging Increase the size of Object from Center Left ALT 4 ALT 4 Increase the size of Object from ALT 5 ALT 5 Center Increase the size of Object from ALT 6 ALT 6 Center Right Increase the size of Object from AT 1 AT 1 Bottom Left Increase the size of Object from AIT 2 ALT 2 Bottom Center Increase the size of Object from ALT Bottom Right ae Decrease the size of Object from CTRL ALT 7 COMMAND ALT 7 Top Left Decrease the size of Object from CTRL ALT 8 COMMAND ALT 8 Top Center Decrease the size of Object from CTRL ALT 9 COMMAND ALT 9 Top Right Decrease the size of Object from CTRL ALT 4 COMMAND ALT 4 Center Left an pepe eke declines Sere piect Wor CTRL ALT 5 COMMAND ALT 5 Center Decrease the size of Object from CTRL ALT 6 COMMAND ALT 6 Center Right Decrease the size of Object from CTRL ALT 1 COMMAND ALT 1 Bottom Left Decrease the size of Object from CTRL ALT 2 COMMAND ALT 2 Bottom Center Decrease the size of Object from CTRL
37. While working on a Gift you might want to swap photos to achieve the desired effect on the Gift Gift Xpress lets you do this by just a single click Just select the photos to be swapped using the Ctrl key Then click on Swap icon to swap the photos This is particularly useful to fit a portrait photo into a portrait frame and vice versa Swapping photos a Original photos b Swapped Photos c Swap Icon Lock and Unlock Photos Gift Xpress generally locks photo on the Design Gift window to ensure precise designing This ensures that changes do not happen on the photos by mistake while one is working on the Gift Clicking on the lock icon unlocks w it and now you can move it or resize it as per your wish Resize Photo Within border In the locked condition a photo can be enlarged within its frame by zooming it and adjusting it in the frame It can even be panned within the frame With border Once the photo is unlocked by clicking on the icon the photo can be resized according to your size requirements by moving the nodes Ensure that the photo stays within printable limits while increasing the size of the photo Refer the Photo Quality Indicator www degflick com Page 52 of 119 Rotation of Photo Noflick Digital World for Still amp Motion Imaging Within border A photo can be rotated within its frame when it is in the locked state However if a border
38. XPRESS Smartest way to personalize gifts USER MANUAL 5 0 Digital World for Still amp Motion Imaging Table of Contents LO MOGUC O crac n EE E A E EA EEE EEE EENE 3 2 0 System RegquireMentS sessessesoesescescesoscescesocsoscsescesoeoescoescesoeoescoescesosoesoeeceseeoe 4 3 0 Opening the Tool Box Getting Started cccccccccceccececssccscecccceccecsccccscescececes 5 Ble FCB IS AGO n E A A E E E E EN E A AE 6 3 2 Re registering the Software on another Computer ssssesssssressrssssrrsrrrssrrerresrressrrnsrteserresrresrreseerese 7 F NOVO E ON AN ee E E AE E as E E E 8 SEANN DON aa E A A EN 8 B EFE E E E Ganda pasutacuonscasnasaateaeoaaaeae 8 Ia COM Ol SB VIS TONS garreseocesem tint anecernencedenaeneeeusanatnceeeaasat vagsanee sansa cnneseestoeitansaiosanoationctanteasenenbesasarsnecensaneas 9 SS re A 2d Gor f 0 cc een E EEE eee ee renee 10 Bs ORN UE ONS eaa E A E E EE E E scenes teas eamaianeeaastanteawasineenestonncemegnanoaes 11 4 0 Getting into the Job Using the Software cscccccccsceccececccceccccececcecescccscecces 14 4 1 Predefined Categories amp SIZES ene een nee ee eee 15 4 2 Create Edit amp Delete Categories faa ren ene ne Oe ne 16 A A Che aie aie EEO aon E A E E E A AAA TEE 16 n PA REEE a 6 Maen en E ET A E ene ne E 17 BD os Deleting a COBO arpe n RE E E O EEEN E E 19 4 3 Create Edit amp Delete Sizes ooo eeccceccseccseccecceeceeeccesccescccscccssecssecese
39. Xpress works on You could download the latest dictionary which may include the language you are looking for Else you could add the language of your choice to DgFlick s dictionary for your Own use Available on Windows and Mac Gift Xpress works on both Mac and Windows systems DgFlick releases the updates for both versions simultaneously Note Features marked with marks are only for PRO version users 3 3 3 Controls amp Navigations Icon Meaning Icon Meaning Meaning Preferences Photo is locked Pqua PE between objects Hel Photo is unlocked and can E T ohora p be modified q p Adjust size Zoom in stoup Uneiour Objects Go to the home Zoom out Rotate page Move back to the previous window Photo is not of very good quality but can be used Load original image Go to the next Photo is of bad quality but Save the work Pale helo gt nen oh h Le Dl BI I Le Le e IOHHe Of BE window can still be used Create Photo is unfit for use Save as Edit Fit to screen Reset a T Rotate in 90 180 Delete Actual size En Wa 2 Ka and 270 www dgflick com Page 9 of 119 Noflick id for Motion Imaging Digital World for Still amp Select path for at la Rotate clockwise and browsing SWAP Pharo fna counter clock wise Flip horizontally and Undo Lock unlock Ak and Wenically Redo Arrange objects Po Panning Show hide E i Page
40. age tab www dgflick com Page 20 of 119 O ofFlick Digital World for Still amp Motion Imaging Units Width height and DPI Margins Left Right Top Bottom Checking the Export all photos as separate images check box will allow you to export all the images separately B D of lick Create Gi 2 p 9 Gift xpress PRO Pillow_Cover A i Nome Square_Pillow_Cover Ref Image P low_Cover Square_Pilkw_Coverpng P Right 0 Top 0 Bottom 0 Export all photos as seperate images The Create Gift window Checking the Use Special Designs check box will allow you to view the designs in design area Check the Export only Print Area to export only design area Give mirror effect to the output from the option Define product details from Product tab Check the Use Product Image checkbox to insert the overlay image of the product Je P Define the reference image clicking on the icon L reference image from the path in which you saved it to the right of this field lets you choose the Check the Export Product Image checkbox to export the overlay image of the product Click on Save icon on the lower right hand corner to save the size you created The new Gift size is created and can be viewed along with the other Gift sizes www degflick com Page 21 of 119 Noflick Digital World for Still amp Motion Imaging 3 D oflick Gi
41. appear which will inform you about successful buildup of designs Click on the OK button to continue with saving else click on Open to access the created design At any point during the process you could click on the Back button to go back to the previous window Note Some features are available only for the Gift Xpress PRO version www dgflick com Page 90 of 119 Noflick Digital World for Still amp Motion Imaging 10 6 Get more amp Import Templates You can maintain the template galleria in very fine way 10 6 1 Get More Template DgFlick adds new design collection on the website on regular basis You can add these designs to your software On Design Gift window Click on Galleria Click on Get More Button to access more designs from the DgFlick website You are now routed to www dgflick com from where you can download the designs of your choice and proceed to creating the Gift 10 6 2 lmport Template Gift Xpress software provides you the facility to use your own created or downloaded designs in design creation For that you need to import your designs into the software On Design Gift window Click on Galleria Click on Import Button to Import designs Access the folder containing your designs by clicking Mien Path E Mult photos gift template on the Browse button m selecting the location The 15 paths accessed immediately before th
42. are 12 blending modes that help you achieve the desired effect for the photo Click on the photo and then select the blend option of your choice to apply Clipart Click on the Clipart tab on the option bar to preview available clip arts Double click on the clip art of your choice or drag and drop it onto the canvas to use it on the page You can also replace clipart To do so select the existing clipart on the page and then double click on the clipart you want to insert You could even use your own clip arts by accessing them using Browse option lll Click on Ready Tone button Q to access the ready tones for the clip arts There are 18 ready tones available for each clipart and you could use the color of your choice depending on your page by double clicking on the ready tone www dgflick com Page 38 of 119 Noflick Digital World for Still amp Motion Imaging D oflick WA oon xpress PRD fi va f a M D a E a O o e aaa aa gE H Design Gift window Clipart tab clipart added You may reset the ready tone with the help of Reset con Ol K2 Inthe same way you can add or change the cliparts as you desire You may apply shadow effect to the clipart if you want from the Effects tab 3 D of lick gi Gift xpress PRD X Desg Co photo M Background cipot T Border IB mak shpe T w E oir crrecton Title You can insert titles f
43. as separate images check box will allow you to export all the images separately 3 Bs D of lick Create Gift ar Gift xpress GD Cocks ji Nome Ten_Photos_Sublination_Clock Ref Image C DgFlick s Softwares GifXpressPROi T Hevsssseseteneensenesnenesneneeneansnestaneaeannansseansceataneatannenensenansees bf With 15 05 g re The Create Gift window o Checking the Use Special Designs check box will allow you to view the designs in design area o Check the Export only Print Area to export only design area o Give mirror effect to the output from the _ option o Define product details from Product tab o Check the Use Product Image checkbox to insert the overlay image of the product P o Define the reference image clicking on the icon L reference image from the path in which you saved it to the right of this field lets you choose the o Check the Export Product Image checkbox to export the overlay image of the product Click on Save icon on the lower right hand corner to save the size you created The new Gift size is created and can be viewed along with the other Gift sizes www degflick com Page 82 of 119 oFlick Digital World for Still amp Motion Imaging 3 D oflick Gift xpress GD Sze z p Size 15 22x15 5 inches Eida f 15 2215 05 inches New size is created At any point during the process you could click on the Back butt
44. ath window Select individual multiple or all photos or deselect selected photos with this Select button 9 Send the edited photos to any hard disk folder from Send to potion oe Ok ek es After selecting the photos and setting its arrangements click on button to go to Design Gift window where you can view the selected photos ready with the selected parameters Note Features marked with marks are only for PRO version users www dgflick com Page 49 of 119 a a Gift Xpress 6 0 Building the Framework Page Composition In previous section we learnt how to create Gift In this section we will learn how to align and decorate Gift 6 1 Basic Page Composition 6 2 Advanced Page Composition www dgflick com Page 50 of 119 Noflick Digital World for Still amp Motion Imaging 6 1 Basic Page Composition While you are designing the Gift you need flexibility in operations to help you manipulate the photos to achieve the desired layout Gift Xpress gives you this flexibility This section deals with the additional features in the software that helps you in page composition Used Photo Indicator While designing gift you may be dealing with a large number of photos and managing them might turn out to be a cumbersome task Gift Xpress helps you sort the photos and manage them better by indicating the photos that have been used and the number of times they have been used in
45. cation please contact DgFlick offices support via DegFlick LLC 30 Knightsbridge Rd Suite 525 Piscataway NJ 08854 Email support dgflick com Telephone India 91 22 2968 68 68 US 1 732 543 7676
46. ckgroune Me Cipot CO corder E ma BRB tee eters color correction utne Fil Shape 3 1 o oo D Color i fo A Opaoty wo il Design Gift window Shape tab You can have a preview of the design by clicking on the Preview icon In this way you can create your Gift and send for exporting Flid Digital World for Still amp Motion Imaging www dgflick com Page 43 of 119 oFlick Digital World for Still amp Motion Imaging 5 3 Manage the Photos In this section we will learn how to manage the photos Click on the Photo tab to access the photos for the gift 3 D of lick Gift xpress GD S Nau PETERLE 2 Oh the Change Path window yOu have the optioh of selecting the phates from they f Hard disk CD DVD USB When you select hard disk option the default drives available in your computer are shown In addition some quick access locations like Desktop My Documents and My Pictures are also listed 3 D of lick Gift xpress PRO Jaane Change Path window showing quick access locations www dgflick com Page 44 of 119 Noflick Digital World for Still amp Motion Imaging Select any of the media where the photos have been saved 3 mere x D Flick Change path 2 Gift xpress GD Mug_Regular QI 5 i Change Path window Go forward or
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48. created The new Gift size is created and can be viewed along with the other Gift sizes f E 2 o Size 1 01x0 67 inches New size is created At any point during the process you could click on the Back button to go back to the previous window By clicking on this button you are offered the chance to save not save the changes or cancel the Back command You could also click on Home to go back to the home page 44 3 2 Editing a Size Whenever you select any category available sizes are displayed in the Select Category window You get an icon given at the bottom left corner of the window If you do not see any icon go to the Preferences and from the View tab check the Edit Product Configuration checkbox and restart the software The icon will get visible D oflick Gift xpress PRO Size 1 01x0 67 inches Heart_Key Chain Size 1x0 99 inches Fer Select Category window www degflick com Page 107 of 119 Noflick Digital World for Still amp Motion Imaging gt Select the size which you want to edit Click on the icon Add Edit and Delete icons will get visible Select the Edit icon to edit selected size On the next window Edit Gift window Edit in the fields corresponding to the o Name edit the name as per your choice o Ref Image t
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50. ct A ject i i ir ject i 6 option Saving Gift ppuen You get different options here Save JPG and PNG Save the Gift project with Save option The default path for saving the project is G displayed in the textbox as My Documents My jino ami Gifts You could either save the project in this Path C Users DgFlick Documents My Gifts path or provide the path of your choice to save the project Click on Ok to save the project or on Cancel to abort the process www dgflick com Page 93 of 119 oFlick Digital World for Still amp Motion Imaging 10 7 2 Exporting in JPG Format After the project is saved the next step is exporting the project by clicking on Save option 3 oR D Flick Design Gift 9 G Clocks SRM AD d gt i ift xpress A Q T sr Save your project to edt again Effects JPG Printable size High Quality JPEGs which can be printed anywhere PNG Printable size PNG Save option p Exporting Gift You get different options here Save JPG and PNG To export the project in JPG format select the JPG option A window will appear Assign a folder name for saving the JPG files G Export as JPG Name Collage wall clock The default path for saving the JPG file is My Path C Users DgFlick Documents My Exported Gifts Documents My Exported Gifts However you could Mor
51. e change the path and save it in any location of your choice To access advance options for saving JPG click on the More option Additional options willget visible Set the color profile by clicking on Browse button To export the output as a mirror image check the c Export as JPG za Mirror image Name Collage wall clock Path C Users DgFlick Documents My Exported Gifts P Fe More eo You could optimize the quality or the file size by Color Profile C DgFlick s Softwares GiftxpressPROi 5 0 sRGB Colo vV Mirror checking Optimize Quality or Optimize File Size as per your requirement Optimize Quality O Optimize File Size Click on Ok to proceed with the exporting or on Cancel to abort the process Once the project has been exported you get the confirmation in a dialog box The Gift saves its images separately according to the frame design www degflick com Page 94 of 119 Noflick Digital World for Still amp Motion Imaging 10 7 3 Exporting in PNG Format After the project is saved the next step is exporting the project by clicking on Save option 3 D of lick Gift xpress PRO Save option Exporting Gift You get different options here Save JPG and PNG To export the project in printable PNG format select the PNG option A window will appear c Export as PNG
52. e projects you have saved are now displayed on the screen Through Browse icon you can give path of the folder where you have saved your project Select the project you wish to work on and then click on Open The saved projects on the path Glick Digital World for Still amp Motion Imaging www dgflick com Page 117 of 119 oflick Digital World for Still amp Motion Imaging 13 0 Troubleshoot This section deals with questions most commonly encountered by Gift Xpress users How many times can install the software on the same machine Ans You can install the software on the same machine for as many times as you needed Can I install the software from the same DVD CD on MAC as well as on Windows Ans The installation DVD CD comes with dual installation setup files of both MAC amp Windows so you can easily install on both operating systems with the same DVD CD Can create my own Designs Ans Yes You can create Designs of your own choices Software gives you complete freedom to create and save your creations Can get create sublimation gifts in Gift Xpress Ans Yes Gift Xpress supports sublimation gift designing Even it can create mirror output in single click Note Some features are available only for the Gift Xpress PRO version users www degflick com Page 118 of 119 Digital World for Still amp Motion Imaging For additional support or clarifi
53. ect the texture image and click on Open option www degflick com Page 40 of 119 oflick Digital World for Still amp Motion Imaging Open t B ThisPC LocalDisk C Dgflick s Softwares GitXpressPRO SD Themes Texture New folder Pattern 012 Pattern_013 Pattern 014 Pattern 015 Texture_001 02 Texture_003 Texture 004 Texture 005 v Files gif png bmp jpg Ready textures by DgFlick o The texture will appear in the title You may set the texture in the Tile and Stretch style These options get visible after you click on Texture icon o You can manage the opacity of the title fill from the opacity slider You can also insert the values manually o Shadow Panel You can give shadow effect to the title from this panel There are various tools in the panel to customize the shadow effect Reset shadow Color of the shadow Axis of the shadow Blur and opacity level of the shadow Shadow Panel o Use the color picker or color palette to select the color for the shadow o Axis of the shadow can be manipulated You have got X and Y sliders to manage axis You can either use the sliders or enter the values manually o The blur and opacity level of the shadow can be manipulated from the respective sliders ry o Reset the shadow with Reset con Ol o Outline Panel Title can be given an outline with desired effect www dgflick com Page 41 of 119 Noflick Dig
54. ed These include No of Photos Orientation Color Theme Style and Custom Depending on the number of photos used in the design here the number of photos is detected automatically You can also enter a name for your design in the Template Name box 3 D of lick Gift xpress 2 Y a E a a O e Beaton Template information No of Photos 10 Orientation Square Color Black Theme Birthday Style Classic Custom Vll Glock 001 Template Name 0366 Save option Design information while saving your design Click on Ok to proceed and on Cancel to quit the process Template is saved as per the given information Square_10 Photo Template saved www degflick com Page 89 of 119 R2 oflick Digital World for Still amp Motion Imaging 10 5 2 Build Template To proceed with the building of your designs click on Build in Galleria menu 3 D of lick Gift xpress GD Building your design 1 On the Build window select the designs and then click on Build option In the text box that appears in next window G Name My Volume Path C Users DgFlick Documents My Galleria Gift Xpress F Laaree to the terms and conditions deck the vox Oretides tne agfee foanerersandcandlonsiand proceed tycl xng on tui If you do not agree to the terms and conditions close the textbox and quit the building process A dialog box will
55. edit as a 0 Oemo Matenal Gift Xpress JPG Printable size High Quality JPEGs which printed anywhere Cipart r 4g Ty i s a3 hare pe can be a Ko oa 2 vJ PNG Printable size PNG Arar shutterstock_ A 3 shutterstock_ z Save Exporting Gift option You get different options here Save JPG and PNG To export the project in JPG format select the JPG option A window will appear Assign a folder name for saving the JPG files Gi Export as JPG Name Valentine Key chain The default path for saving the JPG file is My Path C Users DgFlick Documents My Exported Gifts Documents My Exported Gifts However you could More change the path and save it in any location of your choice To access advance options for saving JPG click on the More option Additional options will get visible Set the color profile by clicking on Browse button s You could optimize the quality or the file size by c Export as JPG ta checking Optimize Quality or Optimize File Size e F Path C Users DgFlick Documents My Exported Gifts vE as per your requirement More Color Profile C DgFlick s Softwares GiftXpressPROi 5 0 SRGB Colo Y Mirror Optimize Quality O Optimize File Size To export the output as a mirror image check the Mirror image Click on Ok to proceed with the exporting or on Cancel to abort the
56. elect Category window select the Category and size you would like to use for the Gift 3 D oflick offic ift xpress The Select Category window Click on Next button on the lower right hand corner to move on to generate the Gift The Gift is now ready and can be viewed in the Design Gift window Doflick m nAn g 7 g T QQ08 be Save Galleria v Sawe Design Gift window www degflick com Page 33 of 119 oflick Digital World for Still amp Motion Imaging You can use various tabs at the bottom option bar to edit the Gift Background e Let us start with the background Click on the Background tab on the option bar to select the background for the Gift or to fill it with any solid color Besides the in built backgrounds you could access and select backgrounds that you have saved elsewhere by clicking on the Browse baton The last 15 paths used can be viewed 3 ry x D of lick Design Gift 2 Sane an Other RAI Pd g 5 PC BR RS a C OgFick s Softwares GitXpressPROI 5 0 _Themes Bockground Gino DG 02003 DG02 067 DG_S2_c07 5303 007 onono oei 005 DG 0300 Ready Tone and Remove option Design Gift window Background tab To use a background double click on it or drag and drop it on the canvas from the option bar Uncheck the Fit to size check box on the Background
57. ences 3 3 5 Shortcut Tools www degflick com Page 5 of 119 oflick Digital World for Still amp Motion Imaging 3 1 Registration Once you have installed the Gift Xpress software on your computer you need to proceed to Registration This ensures that all features of the software are made available to you Registration is very easy and the user friendliness of the software makes the process quick and simple On installation of Gift Xpress the Registration window appears on your screen All the fields are mandatory Fill in the details and proceed as per the instructions in this section The software enables you to complete the registration process while you are connected to the Internet It also allows you to register at a later date The screen that you first see on starting the software needs to be completed as a first step Here is how Enter your details in the relevant fields These are Name Email and Phone or Mobile amber Inthe last field Serial Number XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX will be automatically generated in the serial number text TO You will also find the serial number inside the software box pack Click on the Buy Now button to buy the complete version of Gift Xpress if you have installed the trial version Registration Name XXXXX Email XXX XXX XXX XPRESS Smart way to personalize gifts Phone Mobile 9876543210 Serial number XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX E E gt
58. ered on other system Do you wish to transfer the license to this system If you want to re register the software on this system click on Yes or else to cancel the operation click on No When you click Yes you get a mail on the registered email This email contains a link Click on the link to unregister the software from previous system You will be redirected to a web page where you will get a confirmation that license is ready to transfer to the new system Now you can register the software on new computer by clicking on Register option Note Dongle is applicable only for PRO version users Dongle can be found in PRO version box pack www degflick com Page 7 of 119 oflick id for Motion Imaging Digital World for Still amp 3 3 Know the Software This section gives you a basic understanding of Gift Xpress before you actually start working on the software Running through this section will enhance your understanding of the options available and will help you to make finest use of the software 3 3 1 What is new Every new version makes you more creative with new features In this version of Gift Xpress we have added some interesting features that enhance the workability of the software and serve you with the tools that add to your comfort while you work in Gift Xpress This section makes you familiar with the newly added features Quicker access to hot folders Now
59. ersion users www dgflick com Page 18 of 119 oflick Digital World for Still amp Motion Imaging 4 2 3 Deleting a Category At the top of the screen you see the available categories in the Gift Xpress 3 D oflick Gift xpress D Available categories Select Category window Predefined Categories You get an Edit icon at the end of the categories trail If you do not see any Edit icon go to the Preferences and from the View tab check the Edit Product Configuration checkbox and restart the software The Edit icon will get visible Select the category you want to delete permanently Click on the Edit icon You will see Add Edit and Delete options Select the Delete option to delete selected category in the Select Category window A dialog box asking if you are sure you want to delete category appears on the screen Clicking on Yes deletes the category permanently clicking on No aborts the operation At any point during the process you could click on the Back button to go back to the previous window By clicking on this button you are offered the chance to save not save the changes or cancel the Back command You could also click on Home to go back to the home page Note Features marked with mark are available only for PRO version users www dgflick com Page 19 of 119 oflic
60. essessessessrrsrrssesseesresrresessresresrresesseesresrreseoseosresresseeseosresreereoseoseesreereeseeseesne 101 EAA e eFC AUS E R T E A E E E E E E E E E EE T E E E 102 11 2 3 Deleting AC A POY cerca vacesceseasns ncosevamenecsauneesnn covaueocsnusuncnmenaequasnsageneenenarqnasaeesaearoneeaexatea eanrauecesaneuens 103 11 3 Create Edit amp Delete Size for Special Design Gift ecccccesseccccsecceeeesececeeeceeeeeeceeseuseeeseuness 105 i i Ws ea Bere gas ic e gt eee ne ee A er ern A E eee ee ee ee ee eer 105 11 3 2 Editing Gi SIZ naracar n ONN 107 MDS e DEUE cl 512 a E E E E 109 11 4 Creating your Gift in Special Design Gift ssessessseereserrnerrrsrrrsrrrrsrrrertrsrrersrrrsrtrseteesrersrerseereerees 111 11 5 Saving amp Exporting Special Design Gift ssesssusessenssrrrsssrrresrrerssreresrrrrsrreresrrressrereserresereresreresse 113 E T AEE E E E E E E S A N eer E A eee 113 C EX ORS INA O A ear T E A EAA N E A A NE E 113 TL33 EXPOring IN PNG FOMA sacrestia innne i aan reren REESE E e E EEE NEEE NE e 114 12 0 Open Saved Project visescesecaveccevacavecsesavtucnwcchescevieveececatevecsesesbevevcsseocsesievecsece O 13 0 TroubleshoOoOt 00eeossoooeeessessooccoccssesosocccesessssococccssssssoocccessesooocceessessssoeeeeee 118 www dgflick com Page 2 of 119 D Flick Digital World for Still amp Motion imaging 1 0 Introduction Gift Xpress is software where you can design gifts in easy way with ready
61. f the page for details refer Section Manage the photos Q on ME oo e ooe O ooer N m spe TO e S ereas E color ooecton E D Demo Matenal Gift Xpress mE ROTAL Photos added to design Save your project and export it in JPEG or PNG www dgflick com Page 112 of 119 Noflick Digital World for Still amp Motion Imaging 11 5 Saving amp Exporting Special Design Gift Save project for future editing and exporting 11 5 1 Saving the Project After the project is done the next step is saving the project by clicking on Save option Save option Saving Gift You get different options here Save JPG and PNG Save the Gift project with Save option The default path for saving the project is G displayed in the textbox as My Documents My a aes Gifts You could either save the project in this Path C Users DgFlick Documents My Gifts path or provide the path of your choice to save the project Click on Ok to save the project or on Cancel to abort the process 44 5 2 Exporting in JPG Format After the project is saved the next step is exporting the project by clicking on Save option www dgflick com Page 113 of 119 NofFlick Digital World for Still amp Motion Imaging 3 z D of lick Design Gift 9 Key Chain Heart_Key_Chan_C S Gift xpress GED a SAVE Save your project to
62. ffects like Colorize Blur Opacity Feather Shadow Glow Outline Rotation and Blend o The Flip Page option to flip the page either vertically or horizontally Right clicking on the photo Using right click after selecting a photo lets you access the following options directly o Cut copy paste in case an element has been copied and delete o The Effects option Give effects like Colorize Blur Opacity Feather Shadow Glow Outline Rotation and Blend and copy paste and clear effect o Arrange objects Send to Back Send Backward Bring to Front and Bring Forward o Align to page Top Left Top Center and so on o The Flip Page option to flip the page either vertically or horizontally o The Find option to find the source of the object You can have a preview of the design by clicking on the Preview icon Photo Quality Indicator The quality of photos used in the Gift must be good to ensure clarity in the final product Gift Xpress has an in built Quality Indicator which warns you whenever the photo quality goes below the required standards Your Gift design is ready in an easy way and now can be sent for exporting www degflick com Page 31 of 119 oflick Still amp Motion Imaging Digital World for 5 2 Advance Gift Creation Gift Xpress provides you some advance features of designing where you get a more personalization tools for Gift In this section we w
63. ft xpress PRO New size is created At any point during the process you could click on the Back button to go back to the previous window By clicking on this button you are offered the chance to save not save the changes or cancel the Back command You could also click on Home to go back to the home page Note Features marked with mark are available only for PRO version users 4 3 2 Editing a Size we Whenever you select any category available sizes are displayed in the Select Category window we gt You get an icon given at the bottom left corner of the window If you do not see any icon go to the Preferences and from the View tab check the Edit Product Configuration checkbox and restart the software The icon will get visible oe Select the size which you want to edit Click on the gt icon Add Edit and Delete icons will get visible D oflick Gift xpress GD Select Category window Select the Edit icon to edit selected size in the selected category www dgflick com Page 22 of 119 Noflick Digital World for Still amp Motion Imaging On the next window Edit Gift window Edit in the fields corresponding to the o Name edit the name as per your choice o Ref Image the image you want for your gift Clicking on the icon to the right of this field lets you choose the reference ima
64. ge from the path in which you saved it o Description eive a description of the category you are creating www degflick com Page 77 of 119 oFlick Digital World for Still amp Motion Imaging D oflick Gift xpress GD Name Clocks Ref Image C DgFlick s Softwares GftXpressPRO 5 0 Products DgGet Config Clocks png Description Create Category window Adding Category Click on Save con on the lower right hand corner to save the category you created The New category added The new category is created and can be viewed along with the predefined categories At any point during the process you could click on the Back button to go back to the previous window By clicking on this button you are offered the chance to save not save the changes or cancel the Back command You could also click on Home to go back to the home page 10 2 2 Editing a Category At the top of the screen you see the available categories in the Gift Xpress You get an Edit icon at the end of the categories trail If you do not see any Edit icon go to the Preferences and from the View tab check the Edit Product Configuration checkbox and restart the software The Edit icon will get visible Select the category you want to edit Click on the Edit icon You will see Add Edit and Delete options www dgflick com Page 78 of 119
65. ge from the path in which you saved it o Edit the Gift parameters under Page tab Units Width height and DPI Margins Left Right Top Bottom o Checking the Export all photos as separate images check box will allow you to export all the images separately 3 D oflick Gift xpress GD Name Square_Pillow_Cover Ref Image C DgFlick s Softwares GiftXpressRO 9 The Edit Gift window o Checking the Use Special Designs check box will allow you to view the designs in design area o Check the Export only Print Area to export only design area o Give mirror effect to the output from the _ option o Define product details from Product tab o Check the Use Product Image checkbox to insert the overlay image of the product o Define the reference image clicking on the icon to the right of this field lets you choose the reference image from the path in which you saved it o Check the Export Product Image checkbox to export the overlay image of the product Click on Save icon on the lower right hand corner to save the changes you made Note Features marked with mark are available only for PRO version users www dgflick com Page 23 of 119 Noflick Digital World for Still amp Motion Imaging At any point during the process you could click on the Back button to go back to the previous window By clicking on this button you are offered the chance to sa
66. he Project 11 5 2 Exporting in JPG Format 11 5 3 Exporting in PNG Format Note Features marked with marks are only for PRO version users www degflick com Page 96 of 119 oflick Digital World for Still amp Motion Imaging 11 1 Create Frame amp Mask for Special Design Gift You can create a Special Design Gift like shown in the image beside 11 1 1 Creating Frame Measure the width and height of the gift size According to the gift size select the canvas area in the Photoshop Create outer border of the frame Save the created frame in PNG format Measure the top bottom left and right area of the frame for creating mask Define these measurements in the Create new category window in Gift Xpress Adobe Photoshop CS3 Extended Heart Key Chain OverLayimage png 61 5 Layer 1 RGB 8 TB Fee Ect image Layer Select Fiter Analysis View Window Help bp o lAutoSelect Group v Dow Trono Corra F b ZG SZ GW rs chk ADON OG Be eN on eeeN S78 Create Frame Note The file name of the frame in png and msk format should be similar Size and Name www degflick com Page 97 of 119 oflick Digital World for Still amp Motion Imaging 11 1 2 Creating Mask of e Create mask only for odd shapes oo e Create the mask according to the photo placement area we Save the mask in PNG format I Adobe Photoshop CS3 Extended Heart Key Chain Over
67. he image you want for your gift Clicking on the icon to the right of this field lets you choose the reference image from the path in which you saved it o Edit the Gift parameters under Page tab Units Width height and DPI Margins Left Right Top Bottom o Checking the Export all photos as separate images check box will allow you to export all the images separately 3 D of lick Gift xpress GD Name Heart_Key_Chom_Crystal Ref Image C DgFlick s Softwares GitXpressPRO A The Edit Gift window o Checking the Use Special Designs check box will allow you to view the designs in design area o Check the Export only Print Area to export only design area o Give mirror effect to the output from the option o Define product details from Product tab o Check the Use Product Image checkbox to insert the overlay image of the product o Define the reference image clicking on the icon A to the right of this field lets you choose the reference image from the path in which you saved it www dgflick com Page 108 of 119 Noflick Digital World for Still amp Motion Imaging 3 Doflick ess PRD DRE e eepent 4 A Create Gift window Product tab o Check the Export Product Image checkbox to export the overlay image of the product Click on Save icon on the lower right hand corner to save the changes you made At any point during
68. ick on Galleria in the Design tab Click on Import Button to Import designs Access the folder containing your designs by clicking on the Browse button E selecting the location The 15 paths accessed immediately before this instance are saved in the path list box and can be accessed by clicking on the path Now select the designs from the location and click OK to import them to the Design tab Now you can use the same in designing www degflick com Page 58 of 119 oFlick Digital World for Still amp Motion Imaging The Import window 7 2 2 Save amp Build Gift Xpress gives you the option of building designs of your own eo a ig i Template information No of Photos 1 Orientation Portrait Color Red Theme Anniversary Style Artistic oe Custom My Creation Theme Style and Custom Depending on the number Template Name 0366 Digital WOC TOE Still amp name for your design in the Template Name box Design information while saving your design Click on Ok to proceed and on Cancel to quit the process To proceed with the building of your designs click on Build in Galleria menu Building your design 1 www dgflick com Page 59 of 119 Noflick Digital World for Still amp Motion Imaging On the Build window select the designs and then click on Build option
69. ift Sizes Gift Xpress comes loaded with several in built Gift types predefined according to the standard industry printing specifications www degflick com Page 8 of 119 ofFlick Digital Wortd for Still amp Motion Imaging Ready to Use Designs Gift Xpress has various inbuilt Designs Ready set of designs can be filtered occasion wise photo count wise color orientation amp style wise In addition DgFlick releases new downloadable Designs on a regular basis Moreover more than 100 decors are also available along with the software Design Creation and Alteration Customization of designs according to your desire with the help of decors Create complete new composition or alter ready one and save for further use Online Cropping The online photo crop feature allows you to trim out any part of the source photo that you do not need You can crop the photo to give it the desired height and width Photo Editing Gift Xpress lets you enhance the quality of the photos that make up the Gift It also allows editing of multiple photos at a time Interactive User Interface Navigation through the software is simplified by user friendly controls and virtually no training is required before use Multilingual Gift Xpress is already loaded with multiple languages You can read the software in the language of your comfort from DgFlick s language pack It supports Unicode DgFlick keeps adding to its list of languages that Gift
70. ill use some advance features that are available in Gift Xpress The Tool Bar The tool bar at the top of the screen has a variety of options that makes Gift Xpress user friendly and easy to work with If any tools are unavailable in the window you can make them visible from Preferences tab These options are explained below Table The Tool Bar lt Lock unlock objects gt Can be used to lock or unlock the photos as per the requirement The four options in this tool Send to Back Send Backward Bring to Front lt Arrange objects gt Bring Forward help in moving objects forward and backward depending on the page layout Click on the object and then choose the option required to move the photo accordingly lt Page based alignment gt This option can be used to move the object around with respect to the page Click on the object and then select the option on the bar to apply the changes This option can be used to move the object around with respect to the other objects on the page Click on the object and then select the option on the bar to apply the changes Helps to equalize the horizontal and vertical spacing between objects Select the objects for which you wish to equalize spacing Click on the tool and select either Vertical or Horizontal as per your choice lt Equal size gt Helps to equalize the size of two or more photos on a page Select the photos of which you want to equal the size Then click on th
71. is instance are saved in the path list box and can be accessed by clicking on the path Now select the designs from the location and click OK to import them to the Design tab Now you can apply the same in the Gift The Import window www degflick com Page 91 of 119 Noflick Digital World for Still amp Motion Imaging 10 7 Saving amp Exporting Multi Photo Gift You can create new Gift in new template Go to the Design Tab and insert newly created template Go to the Photo tab and give the path of the photo folder Select the photo to be inserted on the page amp double click on the photo To get the additional controls for managing photos click on the More conleel For details refer section Manage the Photos You have the option of selecting the photos from the various available aptions Hard disk CD DVD USB You can make changes to the photos using the options listed at the bottom of the page for details refer Section Manage the photos Click on Ok button to go back to the Design Gift window To use a photo either double click on it or drag and drop it on the canvas www dgflick com Page 92 of 119 ofFlick Digital World for Still amp Motion Imaging 3 D oflick Gift xpress GI a le See 9 Pie Photos added to template Save your project and export it in JPEG or PNG 10 7 1 Saving the Proje
72. is tool and select the parameter for equalizing Width Height and Size Group and ungroup elements on the page Grouping select objects to be lt Group Ungroup gt grouped and then click on the tool and select Group option ensures that the photos that are grouped move together as one unit with the spacing intact soon To move an element of a group individually you need to ungroup the elements click on the grouped photo and select Ungroup option Rotates the object To rotate the object as per your requirements click on the tool and alter the x y and z axis You could also rotate it by 90 or 270 degrees lt Object based alignment gt lt Rotate object gt g A and flip them vertically or horizontally 4 You could also rotate the image manually by using number box and entering the value of your choice or using the slide lt Edit photo gt Helps you to enhance the photos lt Undo gt 5 To reset the change you made on the page www dgflick com Page 32 of 119 Noflick Digital World for Still amp Motion Imaging lt Redo gt gt To redo a change you made on the page lt Show hide margins gt Shows hides the margins on the page lt Show hide gridline gt Shows hides the gridlines on the page For zooming the page in For zooming the page out Adjusts the page size such that the page fits the screen Shows the actual size of the page View page in full size On the S
73. ital World for Still amp Motion Imaging Color of the outline Reset outline Width and opacity of the outline Outline Panel o The color of the outline can be selected via color picker or color palette o Width and opacity of the outline is customizable and can be managed with either sliders or value box 3 mre x D of lick Design Gift 9 Gift xpress Pe Oa d QQ r a fete Ready presets for title Ready presets of the title ry o The outline can be reset with the help of Reset con O Shape Click on Shape tab on the option bar to select a shape you would like to add to decorate the page Manage the width of the outline from the slider or define width manually Manage the color of Fill the shape with color the outline from the Fill Shape picker color palette or color palette and color idth texture and manage e Color i i picker and opacity of p the opacity of the color outline color from a fill with slider or define slider or define the numbers manually number manually Shape customizing options Double click on the shape or drag and drop onto the canvas You can align and resize the shape or rotate it using _li www degflick com Page 42 of 119 oFlick Digital World for Still amp Motion Imaging To customize the shape according to your taste use the Custom panel available at the right side of the tab ane as QQ OE He photo Ba
74. k Digital World for Still amp Motion Imagin 4 3 Create Edit amp Delete Sizes Apart from the categories you can also create edit and delete sizes in Gift Xpress You get a freedom of designing Gift in your own size You can define your own custom Gift parameters This section will let you know about creating editing and deleting the sizes in detail 4 3 1 Creating a Size Whenever you select any category available sizes are displayed in the Select Category window 7 x 3 D of lick Gift xpress GD Select Category 9 ver cnet p Icon Select Category window gt You get an icon given at the bottom left corner of the window If you do not see any icon go to the Preferences and from the View tab check the Edit Product Configuration checkbox and restart the software The icon will get visible gt Select the category in which you want to add new size Click on the icon Add Edit and Delete icons will get visible Select the Add icon to add a new size in the selected category On the next window Create Gift window Fill in the fields corresponding to the o Name add new name for the new Gift size o Ref Image the image you want for your gift Clicking on the icon e to the right of this field lets you choose the reference image from the path in which you saved it o Define the Gift parameters under P
75. k Digital World for Still amp Motion Imaging 3 D oflick Gift xpress GD Available categories Edit icon Select Category window Predefined Categories You get an Edit icon at the end of the categories trail If you do not see any Edit icon go to the Preferences and from the View tab check the Edit Product Configuration checkbox and restart the software The Edit icon will get visible Select the category you want to delete permanently Click on the Edit icon You will see Add Edit and Delete options Select the Delete option to delete selected category in the Select Category window A dialog box asking if you are sure you want to delete category appears On the screen Clicking on Yes deletes the category permanently clicking on No aborts the operation At any point during the process you could click on the Back button to go back to the previous window By clicking on this button you are offered the chance to save not save the changes or cancel the Back command You could also click on Home to go back to the home page www dgflick com Page 80 of 119 LoFlick Digital World for Still amp Motion Imagin 10 3 Create Edit amp Delete Size for Multi Photo Gift Apart from the categories you can also create edit and delete sizes in Gift Xpress You get a freedom of Designing Gift in
76. k to the home page www dgflick com Page 84 of 119 oflick Digital World for Still amp Motion Imaging 10 3 3 Deleting a Size Whenever you select any category available sizes are displayed in the Select Category window 3 D of lick Gift xpress D Ten Photes_Clock fe Geof at k oa Sue f pa 5 Size 15 22x15 5 inches Be 15 22x15 05 inches a eee OT T ra Z ghi oa k 4 4 Ot Bae Select Category window ed You get an icon given at the bottom left corner of the window If you do not see any icon go to the Preferences and from the View tab check the Edit Product Configuration checkbox and restart the software The icon will get visible gt Select the size which you want to delete permanently Click on the gt icon Add Edit and Delete icons will get visible Select the Delete icon to delete selected size in the selected category A dialog box asking if you are sure you want to delete size appears on the screen Clicking on Yes deletes the size permanently clicking on No aborts the operation At any point during the process you could click on the Back button to go back to the previous window By clicking on this button you are offered the chance to save not save the changes or cancel the Back command You could also click on Home to go back to the home page www
77. king on the Aspect Ratio box and select the required value Width 3456 Height 2304 DPI 300 Units pixels The Crop option Select the orientation you desire by selecting either Landscape Oor Portrait You can enter the values for the width and height after selecting the unit you want to work with Uncheck the Maintain Aspect Ratio checkbox option Air you would like to proceed with free hand cropping of the photo Cropping a Portrait b Landscape Rotate Select the Rotate option on the option bar and then rotate the photo to the desired angle using the slider The changes can be reset by clicking on Reset Uncheck the Show Grid box to remove the grid lines The Rotate option You also have the option of using grid lines on the photo to help align it better while rotating You could activate the grid lines by checking the Show Grid checkbox www dgflick com Page 65 of 119 oFlick Digital World for Still amp Motion Imagin Other Icons on Edit Photo window Apart from the options that are available under Basic filters there are few other aids in the Gift Xpress that help you as you proceed with designing the Gift These are discussed below Correction Tool in Edit Photo window The correction tool O appears with all options and can be used to correct any error that might hap
78. l World for Still amp Motion Imaging Features such as BCG correction RGB color modification Curve Level Crop and Rotation will be explained in detail in this section You could view these options on the option bar This section deals with the filters one by one Edit photo D ofitck Edit photo ge 2 Mig Regular sf y Afta G at ift xpress PRO A A he we ea Le ks QIO ro ke Edit Photo window Basic Filters BCG Brightness Contrast and Gamma Color Correction To adjust the brightness contrast and gamma of the photo click on the BCG button on the Edit Photo window Move the sliders for the three parameters Brightness forward and backward to achieve the desired effect Alternatively you could enter the values for the parameters in the value boxes above the respective sliders A asc ssi The BCG option Clicking on the Auto Contrast button at the top will adjust the contrasts automatically The changes can be reset by clicking on Reset RGB Red Green and Blue Color Correction To adjust the color tones of the photos you could use the RGB color correction option Modify the color tone by altering the degree of Red Green and Blue on the color sliders Alternatively you could enter the values manually in the value boxes above the respective sliders www degflick com Page 62 of 119 Nof
79. lder 6 14 2013 9 08 AM File folder HE Desktop Ji Help 6 14 2013 9 08 AM File folder Ji imageformats 6 14 2013 9 08 AM File folder HE Desktop Ji Photoshop 6 14 2013 9 08 AM File folder Libraries J plugins 6 14 2013 9 08 AM File folder Homegroup Products 6 14 2013 9 08 AM __File folder B dgflick Ji Project_Temp 6 14 2013 1 55PM _File folder jE Computer J QtWebkit 6 14 2013 9 08 AM File folder ii Network IJ Services 6 14 2013 10 32AM File folder amp Control Panel J sqldrivers 6 14 20139 08AM_ File folder E Recycle Bin CORE RL_bzlib_dll 12 10 2012 2 19PM Application extens Ji Products Date modified 6 14 2013 9 08 AM File folder Saving Created Frame and Mask File Location Product Folder Click on DgGift g d gt Computer Local Disk C GiftXpressPRO 4 0 Products gt Organize v Include in library v Share with v New folder A Name Date modified Type A Ft Favorites JB Downloads Ji DgGift 6 14 20139 08AM_ File folder Recent Places E Desktop E Desktop Libraries amp Homegroup B doflick jE Computer Gi Network A Control Panel E Recycle Bin A 1 item Saving Created Frame and Mask DgGift Folder 2 Click on Theme folder and paste the created frame in png and msk files in frame folder Click on Theme folder and paste the created mask in png and msk files in mask folder www dgflick com Page 76 of 119 oFlick Digital W
80. lick Digital World for Still amp Motion Imaging o Ref Image the image you want for your gift Clicking on the icon i to the right of this field lets you choose the reference image from the path in which you saved it o Define the Gift parameters under Page tab Units Width height and DPI Margins Left Right Top Bottom o Checking the Export all photos as separate images check box will allow you to export all the images separately Loft 0 28ight 0 17 Bottom 0 12 i HES S he Create Gift windo sig eck box ill allow you to view the rea to expo ly design area o Give tal effect to the output from the option Digital World for Still amp Motion Imaging fine product details from Product tab D of lick Gift xpress PRO Neme Heart_Key_Chain_Crystal Ref Image E Product Manuals and Scripts New M tsi Create Gift window Product tab o Check the Use Product Image checkbox to insert the overlay image of the product o Define the reference image clicking on the icon to the right of this field lets you choose the reference image from the path in which you saved it www dgflick com Page 106 of 119 oflick Digital World for Still amp Motion Imagin o Check the Export Product Image checkbox to export the overlay image of the product Click on Save icon on the lower right hand corner to save the size you
81. lick Digital World for Still amp Motion Imaging florid for Still amp Motion ian Clicking on the Auto Color button Aat the top will adjust the color automatically The changes can be reset by clicking on Reset O The RGB option Curve Color intensities can be adjusted by clicking on Curve button on the option bar of the Edit Photo window Channel RGB lt oou ee A Select the color to be adjusted RGB i e red green or blue from the drop list under the Channel button Adjust the intensity by clicking on the curve and The Curve option moving it as per your requirement Level To adjust the input and output levels of the Channel RGB v Input Levels photo click on Level button on the option bar of the Edit Photo window Select the color for which the input and output levels need to be modified RGB i e red green or blue from the drop list under the Channel button Modify the Input and Output level values in the value boxes as required The Level option Blur To give the photo a blurred effect click on Blur button on the option bar of the Edit Photo window Adjust the blur level from slider forward and backward to achieve the desired degree of blurring The changes can be reset by clicking on Reset The Blur option www dgflick com Page 63 of 119 Noflick Digital W
82. mage from the path in which you saved it o Edit the Gift parameters under Page tab Units Width height and DPI Margins Left Right Top Bottom o Checking the Export all photos as separate images check box will allow you to export all the images separately 3 D of lick Gift xpress CI DPI 300 Margins Left 0 Right 0 Top 0 Bottom 0 Y Export ail photos as seperate images F Use special designs Export only print area Mirror The Edit Gift window o Checking the Use Special Designs check box will allow you to view the designs in design area o Check the Export only Print Area to export only design area o Give mirror effect to the output from the E l o Define product details from Product tab o Check the Use Product Image checkbox to insert the overlay image of the product o Define the reference image clicking on the icon to the right of this field lets you choose the reference image from the path in which you saved it o Check the Export Product Image checkbox to export the overlay image of the product Click on Save icon on the lower right hand corner to save the changes you made At any point during the process you could click on the Back button to go back to the previous window By clicking on this button you are offered the chance to save not save the changes or cancel the Back command You could also click on Home to go bac
83. managing photos click on the More conleell For details refer section Manage the Photos E D of lick The Change Path window You have the option of selecting the photos from the various available potions Hard disk CD DVD USB isted at t Q of the page etails amp Sort the photos by clicking on Sort By button Filter the tal avy Wo or d to or amp TIE Digita al W amp Motion Imaging To insert multiple WO r a d fo the 191 key pressed an Q keep on selecting th want to insert Use the Add Photos button to insert all the selected photos at once Doflick m as 2 DS ee o o o ena QQ pE Photos added in gift www dgflick com Page 36 of 119 D Flick Digital Wort t ortd for Still amp Motion Imaging Mask Go to the Mask tab on the option bar to select the mask of your choice Select the photo to which you want to apply the mask and double click on the mask or drag and drop the mask on the photo to apply it Browse from Browse icon and bring in your own masks Gift xpress 3 G E D Flick Design Gift 7 E Q MDE fla QQ E Design Photo Background Cipart Border CEZA Shape Tele Effects Color correction C OgFick s Softwares GiftpressPROI 5 0 _Themes Mask d PFFF a A lt 2G 31 G33 3 oas 06_31_ e rar DG32 0G_33_ 06_53_ DG_33_ oan Dsn 0G_33_ DGI 0G_33_ Remove Preview Save Design Gift window
84. n Imaging 9 2 Exporting in JPG Format After the project is saved the next step is exporting the project by clicking on Save option D oflick Gift xpress GQ li r 4 s ery PE a 7 SAVE Save your project to edt again Desig A apniwersary n Photo Background Clipart Border Mask Shape Title Effec W JPG Paintable size High Quality JPEGS which Eyra a A a can be printed anywhere tA Bn AS af wom AY Mi amp i Preview Exporting Gift Save option You get different options here Save JPG and PNG To export the project in JPG format select the JPG option A window willappear Assign a folder name for saving the JPG files G Export as JPG Name sweet moments mousepad The default path for saving the JPG file is My Path C Users DgFlick Documents My Exported Gifts Documents My Exported Gifts However you could More change the path and save it in any location of your choice To access advance options for saving JPG click on the More option Additional options will get visible Set the color profile by clicking on Browse button You could optimize the quality or the file size by G Export as JPG checking Optimize Quality or Optimize File Size a Path C Users DgFlick Documents My Exported Gifts vpe as per your requirement More Color Profile C DgFlick s Softwares GiftXpressPROi 5 0
85. oFlick Digital World for Still amp Motion Imaging 3 D oflick Gift xpress GD Available categories Edit icon Select Category window Predefined Categories Select the Edit option to edit selected category in the Select Category window 3 D gflick Gift xpress GD Name Clocks Ref Image C DgFiick s Softwares GftXpressPRO 5 0 Products DgGrt Config Clocks png Description Edit Category window Editing Category On the next Edit Category window You can add the edits to the o Name Aedit thename as per your choice o Ref Image Change the image you want for the Category clicking on the Browse icon to the right of this field lets you choose the reference image from the path in which you saved it o Description change the description of the category as per your choice Click on Save icon on the lower right hand corner to save the changes you made At any point during the process you could click on the Back button to go back to the previous window By clicking on this button you are offered the chance to save not save the changes or cancel the Back command You could also click on Home to go back to the home page 10 2 3 Deleting a Category At the top of the screen you see the available categories in the Gift Xpress Page 79 of 119 www dgflick com oflic
86. on to go back to the previous window By clicking on this button you are offered the chance to save not save the changes or cancel the Back command You could also click on Home to go back to the home page 10 3 2 Editing a Size Whenever you select any category available sizes are displayed in the Select Category window gt You get an icon given at the bottom left corner of the window If you do not see any icon go to the Preferences and from the View tab check the Edit Product Configuration checkbox and restart the software The icon will get visible z Select the size which you want to edit Click on the icon Add Editand Delete icons will get visible a Mug Regular Key Chain Pillow Cover 4 Sze 15 8x15 3 inches Ten Photes_Clock se PE an t Suze i E 7 Size 15 22x15 5 inches be 15 2215 05 inches ee lat ae f ra T FN b m gt i 5 gt G Oh Som Select Category window Select the Edit icon to edit selected size in the selected category On the next window Edit Gift window Edit in the fields corresponding to the o Name edit the name as per your choice www dgflick com Page 83 of 119 Noflick Digital World for Still amp Motion Imaging o Ref Image the image you want for your gift Clicking on the icon Bl to the right of this field lets you choose the reference i
87. or Still amp Motion Imaging 7 1 Software Designs amp Decors Gift Xpress has varieties of inbuilt designs and decor options which offer a wide range of choices in designing Gifts The features are listed here Gift Xpress has 300 ready to use inbuilt designs which can be accessed by clicking on the Design tab on the option bar Gift Xpress also has a huge collection of decor options for Gift designing These include a variety of backgrounds cliparts frames and masks that help you to present the Gift in a more artistic and eye catching manner Besides the inbuilt decor options Gift Xpress also allows you to use your own backgrounds borders cliparts and masks Any PNG and JPG file can be used as a clipart or as backgrounds and masks or borders can be designed or used directly on the Gift Backgrounds borders and clipart s are made available by a single click of the mouse Besides 18 ready to use color tones are available for each of these elements and you can change the color of the elements to match the Gift color This option is available even for your own decors You could download utility from or buy relevant CDs DVDs oe e DgFlick releases new design volumes ata regular interval to make Gift Xpress more and more versatile for the user These designs can be downloaded or they can be bought in the form of CDs DVDs on The versatility of Gift Xpress enables you to create and save you
88. ories Gift Xpress has a variety of standard predefined categories for Gifts refer section Predefined Categories and Sizes However in case the Gift category you have in mind is not among the standard categories you could create your own category and save it for reuse edit it or delete it as per your requirement This section will let you know about creating editing and deleting the categories in detail 4 2 1 Creating a Category At the top of the screen you see the available categories in the Gift Xpress K Select Category 9 Mug_Reguler Coffee_Mug Available categories aa e p Edit icon Select Category window Predefined Categories You get an Edit icon at the end of the categories trail If you do not see any Edit icon go to the Preferences and from the View tab check the Edit Product Configuration checkbox and restart the software The Edit icon will get visible Click on the Edit icon You will see Add Edit and Delete options Select the Add option to add a new category in the Select Category window On the next Create Category window Fill in the fields corresponding to the o Name the name you want for the new Category o Ref Image The image you want for the Category clicking on the Browse icon to the right of this field lets you choose the reference image from the path in which
89. orld for Still amp Motion Imaging Colorize To give acolor film effect to the photo click on Colorize option on the option bar under Basic Filters Select the color from Color Picker or Color Palette Adjust the opacity from slider and level by inserting the value in the value box s The changes can be reset by clicking on Reset The Colorize option Feather Click on Feather option to give feather effect to the photo Adjust the feather effect by moving the slider forward and backward or by inserting the value in the value box The Feather option It will help you to soften the hard edges of photograph The changes can be reset by clicking on Reset Feather effect applied to the photo Opacity Click on Opacity option to give opacity effect to the photo The Opacity option Adjust the opacity by moving the slider forward and backward or by inserting the value in the value box The changes can be reset by clicking on Reset www degflick com Page 64 of 119 oFlick Digital World for Still amp Motion lmagin Crop To crop the photo to the desired dimensions and A ee Wicca orientation click on Crop button on the Edit Aspect ratio Original aa Photo window N Landscape O Portrait lt EEA E A D Change the aspect ratio by clic
90. orld for Still amp Motion imaging 10 2 Create Edit amp Delete Category for Multi Photo Gift Gift Xpress has a wide variety of predefined categories for Gifts refer section Predefined Categories and Sizes However you can create category and size according to design edit it and delete as per your requirement This section will let you know about creating editing and deleting the categories in detail 10 2 1 Creating a Category At the top of the screen you see the available categories in the Gift Xpress 3 x x D gflick Select Category F Gift xpress D Mug_Regular Coffee_Mug Available categories s T Edit icon Select Category window Predefined Categories You get an Edit icon at the end of the categories trail If you do not see any Edit icon go to the Preferences and from the View tab check the Edit Product Configuration checkbox and restart the software The Edit icon will get visible Click on the Edit icon You will see Add Edit and Delete options Select the Add option to add a new category in the Select Category window On the next Create Category window Fill in the fields corresponding to the o Name the name you want for the new Category o Ref Image The image you want for the Category clicking on the Browse icon to the right of this field lets you choose the reference ima
91. ow Click on Save to save all the changes made Clicking on Save will create a folder for original image and will save the changes made on the copy of the image without affecting the original image Note Features marked with marks are only for PRO version users Select Resize option to change the size of the photos A Resize window will open on the screen Resize File name OrNfnal N G O Percentage shutterstock_44447173 jpg 4188 x 291 1200 x 1725 shutterstock_44447179 jpg 4368 x 2912 1200 x 1800 wie shutterstock_44447185 jpg 5824 x8112 1200 x861 shutterstock_44447197 jpg 4368 x 2912 1200 x 1800 shutterstock_44447200 jpg 4368 x 2912 1200 x 1800 shutterstock_44447212 jpg 4368 x 2912 1200 x 1800 shutterstock_44447224 jpg 4368 x 2912 1200 x 1800 shutterstock_44489530 jpg 4368 x 2912 1200 x 1800 shutterstock_45631375 jpg 4132 x 2912 1200 x 1702 shutterstock_45632776 jpg 4254 x 2912 1200 x 1753 shutterstock_45632782 jpg 4368 x 2810 1157 x 1800 Inches 300 DPI Y Maintain aspect ratio gt P PPP PPP PPP lt J v J J v v J v J v Vv Resize window Check the checkbox of the images to be resized If you do not want to resize any selected image uncheck the checkbox Select the desired percentage from percentage tab if you want to resize the images percentage wise From the Original and New tab you can see the changes applied The
92. ox allowing you to name the copy appears and clicking on Ok after entering the name creates a new file of your work www dgflick com Page 66 of 119 Digital World for Still amp Motion Imaging 9 0 Job s Done Saving amp Exporting Gift Xpress allows you to save the file for future use and export it as required These features add to the versatility of the software and simplify working on it to a great extent This section deals with the saving and exporting files once the Gift is created 9 1 Saving the Project 9 2 Exporting in JPG Format 9 3 Exporting in PNG Format www dgflick com Page 67 of 119 Noflick Digital World for Still amp Motion Imaging 9 1 Saving the Project After the project is done the next step is saving the project by clicking on Save option D of lick Gift xpress PRO Save option Saving Gift oe e You get different options here Save JPG and PNG Save the Gift project with Save option The default path for saving the project is 3 Save displayed in the textbox as My Documents My n Seep ES Gifts You could either save the project in this Path C Users DgFlick Documents My Gifts path or provide the path of your choice to save the project Click on Ok to save the project or on Cancel to abort the process www dgflick com Page 68 of 119 oflick Digital Wortd for Still amp Motio
93. pen while using the filters or add to the effects already created The brush size and feather tool can be altered by using the respective slider or by entering the value of your choice in the value box Remember to keep the Ctrl key pressed to activate the correction mode and to keep the Shift key pressed to undo the change Original and Before and After Images Original Image In the course of working on the photos you might decide to retain an original image or make a fresh set of changes In such cases you could load the original image once again by clicking on Load Original Once the Load Original icon Dis clicked the software asks for confirmation by displaying a dialog box This dialog box warns that all changes made on the photo so far willbe lost You could click on Yes to proceed Clicking on No will take you back to the photo with changes Before and After Images After making a change you could view how the photo looked just before the change was made by clicking on Before and how the photo looks after the change by clicking on After This aids in better decision making Saving the Changes There are two Save icons on the lower right hand corner of the Edit Photo window Save Clicking on this icon causes the old file to be rewritten and the new copy now exists for your reference Save as Clicking on this icon will allow you to save a copy of your work A dialog b
94. pply to the photos from the drop list Alternatively use the right click button and on the drop list click on Align to Page to access the sub options You can undo the changes by clicking onl Ol www dgflick com Object based alignment Top Left Top Center Top Right Center Left Center Center Right Bottom Left Bottom Center Bottom Right Top Bottom Left Right Horizontal Center Vertical Center Ctrl Shift 7 Ctrl Shift 8 Ctrl Shift 9 Ctrl Shift 4 Ctrl Shift 5 Ctrl Shift 6 Ctrl Shift 1 Ctrl Shift 2 Ctrl Shift 3 Ctrl Shift T Ctrl Shift B Ctrl Shift L Ctrl Shift R Alt Shift H Alt Shift V Page based alignment Top Left Top Center Top Right Center Left Center Center Right Bottom Left Bottom Center Bottom Right Top Bottom Left Right Horizontal Center Vertical Center Ctrl 7 Ctri 8 Ctri 9 Ctri 4 Ctri 5 Ctri 6 Ctri 1 Ctri 2 Ctril 3 Ctrl T Ctrl B Ctrl L Ctrl R Shift H Shift V ofFlick Digital World for Still amp Motion Imaging Page 55 of 119 Digital World for Still amp Motion Imaging 7 0 Nuts amp Bolts Designs amp Decors This section deals with various available features of design and guides you on how to get more import as well as Save and Build designs 7 1 Software Designs amp Decors 7 2 Customize your Design 7 2 1 Get More amp Import 7 2 2 Save amp Build www dgflick com Page 56 of 119 oflick Digital World f
95. process Once the project has been exported you get the confirmation in a dialog box The Gift saves its images separately according to the frame design The gift gets saved as Special Design Gift JPEG 44 5 3 Exporting in PNG Format After the project is saved the next step is exporting the project by clicking on Save option www degflick com Page 114 of 119 oFlick Digital World for Still amp Motion Imaging 3 D of lick Gift xpress GD k e S SE O 4 gt Bf eitphow Exporting Gift You get different options here Save JPG and PNG To export the project in printable PNG format select the PNG option A window will appear c Export as PNG Name Valentine Key chain Path C Users DgFlick Documents My Exported Gifts Assign a folder name for saving the PNG files Here you can view the Speci sift with photos in PNG format Thie gift is savedas Special esienciftenc GEL VO On mae ne www dgflick com Page 115 of 119 12 0 Open Saved Project Tle Flick Digital World for Still amp Motion Imaging www dgflick com Page 116 of 119 oFlick Digital World for Stilt amp Motion Imaging To open a project that has been saved and exported click on the Home icon of Gift Xpress You will be redirected to Home page where you can see Open option at left bottom side Click on Open option Th
96. r effect to the photos by clicking on the photo and then selecting the preset of your choice Use the Custom panel available at the right side of the tab to manually change the values of the feather using the slider www dgflick com Page 37 of 119 Noflick Digital World for Still amp Motion Imaging o Shadow To apply the shadow effect to the photos click on Shadow and then choose from the available presets Use the Custom panel available at the right side of the tab to apply the shadow settings manually o Glow Apply the required presets under the Glow option by clicking on the photo and then clicking on the preset Use the Custom panel available at the right side of the tab for changing your blur color and opacity values o Outline Select the photo and click on the preset of your choice to apply the outline To customize the outline Use the Custom panel available at the right side of the tab and create the outline of your choice by filling in the values in these fields 3 D oflick Gift xpress Colorize Elur Custom Color correction Design Gift window Outline effect applied Available Effects o Rotation The photos on the Gift page can be rotated using the predefined presets under the Rotation option Use the Custom panel available at the right side of the tab to flip the photo horizontally and vertically by using respectively o Blend There
97. r own designs for future use Existing designs can be modified and saved as new designs or new designs can be created from scratch using your own or DgFlick s decor elements These can then be saved as designs for later use Note Features marked with marks are only for PRO version users www dgflick com Page 57 of 119 D Flick Digital World for Still amp Motion imaging 7 2 Customize your Design This section explains how designs can be imported saved or build in Gift Xpress The versatility of Gift Xpress lies in the fact that it gives you a wide range of ready to use designs to choose from besides letting you create or modify designs according to your choice Moreover designs Galleria can be imported from other locations and built Save and Build options are available in the PRO version 7 2 1 Get more amp Import Get More DgFlick adds new design collection on the website on regular basis You can add these designs to your software On Design Gift window Click on Galleria Click on Get More Button to access more designs from the DgFlick website You are now routed to www dgflick com from where you can download the designs of your choice and proceed to creating the Gift Import Gift Xpress software provides you the facility to use your own created or downloaded designs in design creation For that you need to import your designs into the software On Design Gift window Cl
98. ries are Orientation No of Photos Color Theme Style and the Default option Select the category of your choice and insert the desired design by double clicking on it 3 D of lick Gift xpress GD 2 amp 9 eh y Eat photo Happy g Anniversary Design appeared on the page Photo Click on the Photo tab to access the photos for the gift 3 D of lick Gift xpress ED D e O 9 7 Bese Happy Anniversary Design Gift window Photo tab To get the additional controls for managing photos click on the More iconlesll For details refer section Manage the Photos www dgflick com Page 27 of 119 oFlick Digital World for Still amp Motion Imaging The Change Path window You have the option of selecting the photos from the various available options Hard disk CD DVD USB You can make changes to the photos using the options listed at the bottom of the window for details refer Section Manage the photos Click on Ok button to go back to the Design Gift window To use a photo either double click on it or drag and drop it on the canvas Sort the photos by clicking on Sort By button Filter the photos by their used status from Filter option DoF ress GD a a O gt BY cae photo Happy Anniversary Photo added in gift Zooming In Out While working on the Gift you can focus your atten
99. rom the Title tab Ey ane D of lick We oon xpress PRO A 2 D a 2 eNO Meme aa pE He White field to insert title Title tab www dgflick com Page 39 of 119 Noflick Digital World for Still amp Motion Imaging Click on the Title tab to add or amend a title for the photo oe e You can do several creative things with title Let us have a look oe e First use the white space to insert the title on the page oo e There are three panels in the window o Style Panel This panel allows you to set the style of the title Title fill options Select font type and size for the title Effects and Opacity of the title alignment of title fill Style Panel o Set the font type and size from Style Panel o You can also apply the effects like bold italic and underline from the Style Panel The alignment of the title can also be managed o The title can be filled with solid color or any texture o Use the color picker or color palette to select the color for the title o If you want to fill title with any texture Title tab helps you with the texture tools o Click on the Texture icon You will see Browse option o Once you click on the option you will be redirected to a window where you can select the image you want to insert as texture o DgFlick provides you 50 ready textures o You may browse and use your own textures as well o Sel
100. rtically www dgflick com Page 53 of 119 D Flick Digital Wort i orld for Still amp Motion Imaging 6 2 Advance Page Composition Following are the options available with Gift Xpress for advanced page composition Grid and Guideline Gift Xpress gives you the option of using grids and other guidelines such as ruler margins on the Gift you are designing to help you align the Gift better and design with ease Grids On the top right hand corner of the top option bar click on to activate the gridlines on the Gift you are working on The grids on the page allow you to align the photos and other elements on the page accurately Click onthesameicon again to deactivate the grids on the page Rulers On the Design Gift window you can view the ruler at the top and on the left of the page Double click on the ruler to activate it and then drag and drop the green line that appears on to the page at the desired location to align an element against it You could work with multiple rulers simultaneously Select and delete the rulers to remove them from the page Margins On the top right hand corner of the page click on to activate the margins on the page Click on the icon again to deactivate the margins as per your requirement Arrange objects Gift Xpress gives you the option of changing the Arrange object s position of an object on the Gift i e send it Send to Back Shif Down backward or forward or to the back
101. sh to color correct 3 3 D of lick Design Gift 9 Gift xpress PRO Mug_Regular RTO 000 Design Gift window Color Correction tab From Brightness Contrast and Gamma sliders you can adjust the brightness contrast and gamma of the photos To adjust the red green and blue value of the photos use the Red Green and Blue sliders You get individual Reset option in front of each slider www degflick com Page 29 of 119 Noflick Digital World for Still amp Motion Imaging From Reset all button you can reset all the color corrections in single click Border Click on Border tab on the Design Gift window to select the border that you want for the photo You could browse and select a border of your choice from the path in which you have saved it 3 E D of lick Design Gift 9 Gift xpress PRD Mug_Regular RAR Bad Anniversary Effects C OoFick s Of Themes Fr E Bes on zu DG_14_092 D04905 0G_04_010 Deo oit oCo YRKT _ DG04 A OG_04_020 Design Gift ab Border tab Double click on the border or drag and drop the border on the photo to apply You could change the color of the border to suit the photo by clicking on the Ready Tone button There are 18 ready tones available for use Double click on the ready tone you want to apply on selected photos Remove the border with
102. tal World for Still amp Motion Imaging La Adobe Photoshop CS3 Extended Ten Pic Sublimation Clockpsd 12 Frame MSK RGB 8 Help 5 Q P ty 2 a d 3 7 Fa xX f Z 4 a Ly Q r ni Eo Creating Mask 10 1 5 Save the Masks amp Frames in the Application Folder 2 Right click on the software folder LgFiick Open Troubleshoot compatibdity Open file location Run as administrator Media Info Scan with Microsoft Security Essentials a Format Factory F Pin to Taskbar Pin to Start Menu A V MBL OC BS cA ay Sj AtS Restore previous versions Send to ENA Cut Copy ww dgflick com Saving Created Frame and Mask Click on properties Dg Flick y W i Rt A i TNA A 2 7 A E oO x o Pg a z Saving Created Frame and Mask Properties Option Click on Open File Location www dgflick com Page 75 of 119 oflick Digital World for Still amp Motion Imaging www dgflick com Saving Created Frame and Mask Open File Location Option e Click on Products ar Ge L gt Computer Local Disk C gt GiftXpressPRO 40 7 Search Gift P Organize v Open Include in library v Share with v New folder A A E rae Name Date modified Type IB Downloads Ji dgts 6 14 2013 9 36 AM ___ File folder E Recent Places J GalleriaBui
103. the Gift This helps you plan the Gift with the remaining photos and avoid using the same photos multiple times without being aware that you are doing so Blue tab on the photo This indicates the photos used in Gift Number on the tab This indicates the number of times the photovyhas been used in the Gift Besides these options photos can be sorted as used and unused by selecting the Used button on the Sort By button Find Photo Decor After you are done with a gift designing if you need to return to it re edit later on you can find the source photographs borders and mask by simply right clicking on the photo on the Gift Moreover all the photos appearing on a Gift can be identified by the blue tab on them as described earlier www degflick com Page 51 of 119 oFlick Digital World for Still amp Motion imaging Use Photo as Background Gift Xpress provides you many backgrounds with its ready tone for the photos Even you can add your own backgrounds from your hard disk However in some instances to personalize the Gift you might wish to use a photo as a background This can be done in an instant way using the software Just select the photo you want to use as background and choose the Set as Background option under the Photos tab on the option bar D a The photo is now set as a background Moments Setting a photo as background for the Gift Swap Photos
104. the process you could click on the Back button to go back to the previous window By clicking on this button you are offered the chance to save not save the changes or cancel the Back command You could also click on Home to go back to the home page Whenever you select any category available sizes are displayed in the Select Category window Icon Select Category window gt You get an gt icon given at the bottom left corner of the window If you do not see any icon go to the Preferences and from the View tab check the Edit Product Configuration checkbox and restart the software The icon will get visible gt Select the size which you want to delete permanently Click on the gt icon Add Edit and Delete icons will get visible www dgflick com Page 109 of 119 Noflick Digital World for Still amp Motion Imaging Select the Delete icon to delete selected size in the selected category A dialog box asking if you are sure you want to delete size appears on the screen Clicking on Yes deletes the size permanently clicking on No aborts the operation At any point during the process you could click on the Back button to go back to the previous window By clicking on this button you are offered the chance to save not save the changes or cancel the Back command You could also click on
105. tion on a specific area of the photo by zooming in or take a look at the larger picture by zooming out You can use a combination of these options to obtain the desired level of visibility on the page How to Click on the photo you want to work on and then use the scroll wheel of the mouse to zoom in or Zoom out as per your requirement www dgflick com Page 28 of 119 Noflick Digital World for Still amp Motion Imaging Panning Panning lets you view specific areas of the photo by moving the photo up or down and sideways in the canvas area This gives access to the areas that would otherwise remain obscure given the size of the photo How to Place the cursor over which then changes to or the hand symbol Now use your mouse to take hold of the photo and move it around to get to the area you wish to work on Swapping Photos Many a times you need to swap photos on a page as you go along However the borders if applied to the photos are not swapped How to Select the photos you wish to swap by keeping the ctrl key pressed When both the photos are a selected the Swap icon appears Click on the icon to swap the photos Color correction Color Correction tab helps you to color correct photos instantly The instant color correction feature helps you to color correct photos according to the background You can color correct multiple photos at a time Select the photos you wi
106. to will appear on the page D of lick Gift xpress GD Digital World for Still amp Motion imaging To apply the mask double click on the mask needed from the Left panel or drag and drop the mask 2 To fit the photo in the photo area scroll the mouse wheel to zoom in and zoom out on the photo Pali For On board Panning Move the cursor ont el the mouse pointer changes tol Ya now click and drag on on Resize the Dummy Photo to fit in Photo Area www dgflick com Page 87 of 119 oFlick Digital World for Still amp Motion Imaging 3 D oflick Gift xpress GD a a T A a O A e Mask applied on dummy photo and resized as per design 2 Similarly insert other photos and masks 3 D gfFlick Gift xpress PRO B eB OL 4 gt Bf eitpten Now Your Template with dummy photo is ready to save Rigitat Worta for Stitt emotion tmaging www dgflick com Page 88 of 119 Noflick Digital World for Still amp Motion Imaging 10 5 Save amp Build Templates Gift Xpress allow you to save a template and use it several times in future for instant gift designing 10 5 1 Save Template Create the design and click on Save option in the Design tab to save the design Inthe textbox that appears enter the design information pertaining to the parameters except the parameter according to which the design has been filter
107. ve not save the changes or cancel the Back command You could also click on Home to go back to the home page 4 3 3 Deleting a Size Whenever you select any category available sizes are displayed in the Select Category window 3 D oflick Gift xpress GD Bb cr Select Category window You get an icon given at the bottom left corner of the window If you do not see any icon go to the Preferences and from the View tab check the Edit Product Configuration checkbox and restart the software The icon will get visible gt Select the size which you want to delete permanently Click on the gt icon Add Edit and Delete icons will get visible Select the Delete icon to delete selected size in the selected category A dialog box asking if you are sure you want to delete size appears on the screen Clicking on Yes deletes the size permanently clicking on No aborts the operation At any point during the process you could click on the Back button to go back to the previous window By clicking on this button you are offered the chance to save not save the changes or cancel the Back command You could also click on Home to go back to the home page Note Features marked with mark are available only for PRO version users www dgflick com Page 24 of 119 5 0 Exploring the World of Designing
108. zing If you want to maintain aspect ratio while resizing check the Maintain Aspect Ratio checkbox After resizing the images click on Save to overwrite the changes over the existing images Clicking on Save as Qwilt save the changes done on the images with a different name Select the Rename option ie to rename the photos Manually change the photo name format from Format enon From Starts From option you can change the count of the photos www degflick com Page 48 of 119 Noflick Digital World for Still amp Motion Imaging a Rename Format ia E _ Photo_001 jpq Photo_ Photo_002 jpg a j Photo_003 jpq Starts from ki j _Photo_004 jpq _ i _Photo_005 jpq _Photo_006 jpg Photo_007 jpq Photo_008 jpq_ Photo_009 jpq Photo_010 jpq shutterstock_45632782 ipq Photo_011 jpq Rename window Click on Save to save the changes made Selected Photos ows number of photos selected QS uere it indicates the position of highlighted photo Sort the photos in various ways from Sort By button 3 D gFlick TECER PRO 5 wore I7 D Demo Material Gift Xpress at 66 os i y 5 Kare bo 3 A 7 aan y Seat 11 11 D J a x Fi Hy F a a H Q Change P

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