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Introduction to the workspace
The PhotoImpact workspace can be displayed in Basic Photo, Standard Photo,
Graphics, Web, or Advanced Modes which contain specific sets of tools
depending on what you want to do in the program.
the first time, you are prompted to choose your workspace mode, whether Basic
Photo Mode or Standard Photo Mode.
tasks, opens when you start PhotoImpact in Basic Photo Mode. Read the following
sections to familiarize yourself more with the PhotoImpact workspace.
• Basic Photo Mode offers a simpler workspace view with larger icons,
displaying tools that address the more common tasks. This mode helps new
users to easily learn the main tools of the program, and provides those users
mainly interested in using basic program functions with a clean and intuitive
workspace.
• Standard Photo Mode displays photo-related functions on the workspace.
• Graphics Mode displays graphic-related functions on the workspace.
• Web Mode gives you tools to create images for the Web.
• Advanced Mode displays the entire PhotoImpact toolset allowing you to
perform a range of simple to complex tasks.
Note: To switch between different modes, click My Workspace on the Menu bar
then select a viewing mode. See
The Welcome Screen
The Welcome Screen provides you with quick shortcuts to common tasks. It is
displayed when you start PhotoImpact in Basic Photo Mode. To select a task,
click an icon on the Welcome Screen.
Tip: Selecting Window: Welcome Screen opens the Welcome Screen.
Tasks in the Welcome Screen include the following:
• Create New Image Opens a new image document.
• Browse Images Opens the Browse Manager which allows you to browse
for folders and preview images.
• Download Images Opens the Digital Camera Wizard which allows you to
download digital camera photos into your computer's hard disk.
• Scan Images Allows you to scan images in PhotoImpact.
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When starting PhotoImpact for
A Welcome Screen, which displays basic
"Personalizing My Workspace"
for details.
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