Multinode Effects Parameters (Studio only)




The Effects Parameters lets you apply effects or textures to your image. You can view thumbnail examples of what each effect does. You can also change the settings of each effect you have applied to achieve the effect you want. The Effects Parameters possesses a nodes list which allows you to create effects or textures in several stages applied cumulatively. Because it is so flexible, the Effects Parameters dialog box is often the best choice for applying effects or textures.

To apply effects or textures from the Effects Parameters dialog box
1. You can select a existing node into the nodes list. Or clear the nodes list and click the new node button to add a node into the nodes list.
2. Click an effect name to add or modify the effects. You may need to click the inverted triangle next to the effect category (pop-up menu) to see the complete list of effects.
3. Enter values or select options for the effect you selected. Also, you can try another effect if necessary.
4. You can click the new node button to add a another node into the nodes list, if necessary. Now, repeat the step 1, 2 and 3 to adjust the parameters of this new node.
5. When you are satisfied with the results, click the Generate button. You can also click the Add button to save this setting and add to the ToolPalette for future use.


Generate / Abort
Apply the effect or the texture to the image.
Modify the parameters and repeat generate if necessary.
When the filter is running, you can click the Abort button to suspend the filter process.
You can also press the F4 key to interrupt this filter process.

Add…
Show Add to ToolPalette dialog box.
Save and add this effect or this texture, and your custom settings, to the ToolPalette for future use.
Send…
Show the Submit Wizard. Allows you to submit a new filter or an update to a previously submitted filter to the Filter Library.
The Wizard is accessible by clicking Send to Library from the Effects Parameters dialog box..
Also, save and add this effect or this texture, and your custom settings, to the ToolPalette for future use.


Manage nodes list

Hide/Show node
The node is hidden or shown.

Create new node
You can add a new node into the list of nodes.

Delete selected node
The selected nodes are deleted.

Change node order
To move a selected node up or down within the list of nodes.

Undo / Redo
You can undo your last action or reapply your last undo.
Imagelys Picture Styles supports multiple Undo/Redo steps.



Nodes list popup menu
You can right click on the nodes list to open a popup menu and choose a function.
You can use the Ctrl key and the Shift key for to select several nodes.



Preview zoom level

This four buttons allow you to change the zoom level of the image preview (25%, 50 %, 100 % or 200 %).


Make Seamless

Prepares an image for use as a tiled texture. You can blend the edges of an image to create a seamless texture.
You can shift the image by setting a value of the amount. The bitmap inside the selected layer or image background is shifted horizontally and vertically and the edges are blended.

You can press the F11 key to show the image in Full Screen Edit mode.