How do I batch load my images at once?
23/08/10 09:37
Answer: Creating multiple records automatically is easy to do and makes the inventory process much faster. To create multiple records automatically…
1. Take one digital picture for each of your pieces of art and place them in a folder on your hard drive. (It is highly recommended that you resize the images to 400x600 before importing.) You can add other pictures such as details later on if needed.
2. Go to the "File" drop down at the top of your screen and choose the "Batch Import a Folder of Images..." option
3. A message box will appear asking you if you are sure that you want to import all images from a folder.
4. Click the "Ok" button.
5. A message box will appear asking you locate the folder of images.
6. Click the "Ok" button.
7. Locate the folder in the file browser menu.
Your images will be imported and a new record will be automatically created for each picture you took and the name of the picture will beplaced in the item field.
1. Take one digital picture for each of your pieces of art and place them in a folder on your hard drive. (It is highly recommended that you resize the images to 400x600 before importing.) You can add other pictures such as details later on if needed.
2. Go to the "File" drop down at the top of your screen and choose the "Batch Import a Folder of Images..." option
4. Click the "Ok" button.
5. A message box will appear asking you locate the folder of images.
6. Click the "Ok" button.
7. Locate the folder in the file browser menu.
Your images will be imported and a new record will be automatically created for each picture you took and the name of the picture will beplaced in the item field.
How do I resize my images using iPhoto?
12/01/10 09:22
Answer: Resizing your images is easy with iPhoto.
1. Import your images from your camera to iPhoto.
2. From your library, select which photo(s) you want to resize. If you want to resize a group of photos you can do so by selecting multiple photos at one time or selecting all in an Album.
3. From the “File” menu at the top of your screen, select “Export.” Make sure the new window is on the “File Export” tab.
4. Choose the format for exporting the file. Select “JPG” from the drop-down menu.
5. Beneath the Format drop-down menu, on the left side, are the size options. Select “Scale images no larger than:”
6. Change the pixel width to 600 or height to 400 depending on how you would like your photo to be resized.
7. Click “Export." Select the title and destination for the resized photo(s). Click “OK."
8. Once they are exported use those photos to import to My Art Collection.
1. Import your images from your camera to iPhoto.
2. From your library, select which photo(s) you want to resize. If you want to resize a group of photos you can do so by selecting multiple photos at one time or selecting all in an Album.
3. From the “File” menu at the top of your screen, select “Export.” Make sure the new window is on the “File Export” tab.
4. Choose the format for exporting the file. Select “JPG” from the drop-down menu.
5. Beneath the Format drop-down menu, on the left side, are the size options. Select “Scale images no larger than:”
6. Change the pixel width to 600 or height to 400 depending on how you would like your photo to be resized.
7. Click “Export." Select the title and destination for the resized photo(s). Click “OK."
8. Once they are exported use those photos to import to My Art Collection.
How do I print a report?
Answer: Select the "Report" Button located to the upper right of the "Art List " or "Art Detail" layouts.
Once in the "Report" layout choose a report to run by selecting it's "Run Report" button. Choose the option for the report that best fits your needs.
A message will appear. " To print, choose the "Print" option from the "File' menu above...."
Choose "OK"
The report will appear.
To edit your page set up go to the "File" menu located at the top left of your screen and choose "Page Setup" from the drop down. From there choose from the options your printer allows you. If not already the default, choose 8.5X11 for the page size and set the orientation to vertical.
Then choose from the same "File" menu and select the "Print" option
.NOTE: If you are printing a list of multiple items but only one is printing, you will need to look for an option while in the "Print" dialog that allows you to choose from either "Records Being Browsed" or "Current Record". Choose "Records Being Browsed".
Once in the "Report" layout choose a report to run by selecting it's "Run Report" button. Choose the option for the report that best fits your needs.
A message will appear. " To print, choose the "Print" option from the "File' menu above...."
Choose "OK"
The report will appear.
To edit your page set up go to the "File" menu located at the top left of your screen and choose "Page Setup" from the drop down. From there choose from the options your printer allows you. If not already the default, choose 8.5X11 for the page size and set the orientation to vertical.
Then choose from the same "File" menu and select the "Print" option
.NOTE: If you are printing a list of multiple items but only one is printing, you will need to look for an option while in the "Print" dialog that allows you to choose from either "Records Being Browsed" or "Current Record". Choose "Records Being Browsed".
How do I delete a record?
Answer: To be safe it is best to make a back up your data file in case of an accident. To do so simply choose the "Save a Copy As" option under the "File" menu located at the top left of your screen. Save the file as "MyArt-Back Up" in a folder on your hard drive or other storage devise in case something happens to your working file.
To delete a record.
1. Go to the record you wish to delete by clicking on it's line in the Art List or going to it's Art Detail view.
2. Next select the "Records" drop down located at the top of your screen. Once in that menu choose the "Delete Record" option.
3. Select "Yes" when asked if you are sure you want to permanently delete this record.
To delete a record.
1. Go to the record you wish to delete by clicking on it's line in the Art List or going to it's Art Detail view.
2. Next select the "Records" drop down located at the top of your screen. Once in that menu choose the "Delete Record" option.
3. Select "Yes" when asked if you are sure you want to permanently delete this record.
How do I do a custom sort?
Answer: To do a custom sort by any field, choose the "Records" drop down from top menu bar and select"Sort". An interface will appear that allows you to choose the fields and setting to sort by. Make your selecting and select the "Sort" button.
