VinylMaster
Pro Settings Overview
VinylMaster Pro comes with a Global Settings Module that allows the user to decide on whether or not they wish particular features to be turned on or off, what page and vinyl size to use and whether or not to use imperial or metric units when VinylMaster Pro starts up. This is very useful because it allows the program to be tailored to a particular taste. The settings can be changed at any time, with these changes taking effect immediately.
Note, the advanced settings are only to be changed with the advice of Future
Corporation Ltd, and should not be modified for any purpose other than those instructed.
My
Machine seems a little sluggish using
VMP?
The Display Settings can effect your
computer's performance. These are set by default for what is considered a standard computer today, i.e. a CPU speed of around
500-2000Mhz with 64-256Mb of RAM and
8-64Mb Video Card, running Windows ME or better.
For those running slow computers i.e. a CPU of 100Mhz-200Mhz with 32Mb of RAM or less, and a 2Mb Video Card, it is recommended for you to turn
'Smooth Move' off, and to turn 'Quick
Preview' on by clicking in their
'Settings' check boxes. These settings require far less computer resources and decrease your designing time.
The remaining Display Settings are more for personal preference and are self explanatory.
How
do I set VMP to start with a Page Size?
On start up VinylMaster Pro presents a 'Handy
Hints' window (which can be switched to off) then a
'Welcome Window' comes up, and if a 'New
Document' is selected the 'Page Size' module comes up. This can all be avoided (if required) by clicking on the
'Auto Create Page' check box. Note, the page size used is the page size set in
the Global Settings Module.
How
do I turn the Page Off?
This can be done from within VinylMaster
Pro by opening the Guide Settings Module
which can be found in the Display
Options - Fly Out along the left edge of
the program. See Display Options in the
VMP Manual.
How
do I set a Nudge Amount?
Using the arrow keys on the keyboard, any selected object in VinylMaster Pro can be nudged by a preset distance. To alter this distance, click in the
'Nudge Amount' value box, in the Global
Settings Module, highlight the existing text and press the
'Delete' key on the keyboard, then type in the new value in the current unit measure. This value will then be used as the distance a selected object will be nudged.
How
do I set the Font Size?
The default font size is 2.0” (50mm) high Arial. To change the font click on the word
'Arial' and the Font Selection Window will come up. From here select the required font and click on the
'OK' button and the selected font will be set as the default font. To change the default size click in the
'Font Size' value box, in the Global
Settings Module, highlight the existing text and press the
'Delete' key on the keyboard, then type in the new value in the current unit measure. This value will then be used as the default font size.
How
do I change the Measurement System?
VinylMaster Pro is set by default to imperial measurement units i.e. feet and inches. To set VinylMaster Pro to use and display the metric measurement system/units i.e. meters and millimeters, click the
'Use Metric Units' check box, in the
Global Settings Module, and VinylMaster Pro will display and implement the metric measurement system.
Note, the measurement system can be toggled from imperial to metric back to imperial again and so on, by clicking on the intersection point (button) of the rulers in the VinylMaster Pro designing area.
How
do I set the Default Design Area & Vinyl Sheet Page Settings?
The Designing Area Page Setting is set by default to 24” x 24” or (610mm x 610mm). The Cut File Page Setting is set to 23” wide x 80” long vinyl or (610mm x 2030mm). The default font is 2.0” (50mm) high Arial. To change anyone of these values, click in the
'Value' box, in the Global Settings Module, highlight the existing text and press the
'Delete' key on the keyboard, then type in the new value in the current unit measure, and press the
'Tab' key on the keyboard to go to the next setting, or click on the
'OK' button, and the new value will be updated
How
do I change the Page, Background & Guide Colors?
The page and background colors used in VinylMaster Pro can be changed to suit individual tastes. To change either one of these colors, click on the
'Color' swatch and the Color Selection Window will come up. From here select the required color and click on the
'OK' button. The selected color will then be used as the default color.
How
do I set the Undo Limit?
To change the Undo Limit, click on the 'Undo' up arrow to increase the Undos or on the down arrow to decrease the Undos in
the Global Settings Module. Note, increasing the Undos will dramatically slow down older (slower) computers, and may effect (slow down) faster
computers.
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