| SILKYPIX® Developer Studio 6 | SOFTWARE MANUAL |
| 9. Option and Setting | ||||||||
9.1. File output settings
The menu command [Settings (S)]-[File output settings (F)] displays the "File output settings" dialog.
9.1.1. Taste You can save the status of "File output settings" as a taste.
You can easily recall settings you often use by registering tastes.
9.1.2. Setting of File Type You can easily recall settings you often use by registering tastes.
| (1) | Selecting a taste |
You can switch "File output settings" by choosing a registered taste from a dropdown list.
This operation can be performed by choosing a taste from the "File output settings" dropdown list, but you can also make selections from the "Develop" dialog, or from the Batch develop dialog.
If settings need to be changed based on the usage of the developed image file, you can switch settings at the development processing stage by registering the setting to taste without calling up the "File output settings" dialog.
This operation can be performed by choosing a taste from the "File output settings" dropdown list, but you can also make selections from the "Develop" dialog, or from the Batch develop dialog.
If settings need to be changed based on the usage of the developed image file, you can switch settings at the development processing stage by registering the setting to taste without calling up the "File output settings" dialog.
| (2) | Registering a taste |
You can register the current status of "Development save settings" as a taste.
When you click on
, the "Add setting taste" dialog will be displayed. Give an appropriate name to the taste to be registered and click on the [OK] button.
When you click on
, the "Add setting taste" dialog will be displayed. Give an appropriate name to the taste to be registered and click on the [OK] button.In this software, you can save a TIFF file format and a JPEG file format.
Settings for recording and saving in JPEG / TIFF formats will be explained here.
JPEG is a format for compressing and saving images through irreversible compression. It is a format adopted for general use as a recording format for photographs taken with digital cameras.
TIFF is a format for saving images without deterioration through no compression or reversible compression. Use this if you will further process images on other software.
Make settings here for recording and saving in JPEG / TIFF. Determining which format, JPEG or TIFF, you will record and save is set at the time of development processing.
(1) JPEG settings
(2) TIFF settings
9.1.3. Default folder to save Settings for recording and saving in JPEG / TIFF formats will be explained here.
JPEG is a format for compressing and saving images through irreversible compression. It is a format adopted for general use as a recording format for photographs taken with digital cameras.
TIFF is a format for saving images without deterioration through no compression or reversible compression. Use this if you will further process images on other software.
Make settings here for recording and saving in JPEG / TIFF. Determining which format, JPEG or TIFF, you will record and save is set at the time of development processing.
(1) JPEG settingsMake settings when saving as a JPEG image file.
The higher the quality, the less deterioration to the image, but the size of the data to be recorded will be larger.
[Culled color information]
The higher the quality, the less deterioration to the image, but the size of the data to be recorded will be larger.
| (A) | Quality | Typical settings are included. Select an image quality for recording that is based on your aims. "High quality" is equivalent to JPEG image quality recorded on digital cameras. "Type" and "Quality" can be set at will only when "Custom" is selected. |
| (B) | Type | Culled color information and Exif information existence are the two main types when compressing images. |
| (C) | Quality | This is a coefficient for compressing images by a method called quantization. When 100 is indicated, there is no image degradation through quantization. |
[Culled color information]
JPEG images are saved after converting RGB color information into YCC color information. RGB is the three primary colors of light, while YCC represents brightness and two color differences.
If the two color differences are lost and only Y (= brightness) remains, you will have a monochrome image.
With JPEG, brightness is treated as more important information than color difference. When the image is compressed, the culled colors that are the color information lower the quantity of data.
"YCC444" is a recording format that does not cull color differences. Select "YCC444" if you want to minimize degradation of the image quality.
"YCC422" is a recording format that culls half of the color differences in contrast to brightness. "YCC420" is a recording format that saves only 1/4, culling 3/4 of the color differences.
When color information is culled, the expression of border colors becomes rough.
[Differences between "Exif conforming" and "With Exif information"]If the two color differences are lost and only Y (= brightness) remains, you will have a monochrome image.
With JPEG, brightness is treated as more important information than color difference. When the image is compressed, the culled colors that are the color information lower the quantity of data.
"YCC444" is a recording format that does not cull color differences. Select "YCC444" if you want to minimize degradation of the image quality.
"YCC422" is a recording format that culls half of the color differences in contrast to brightness. "YCC420" is a recording format that saves only 1/4, culling 3/4 of the color differences.
When color information is culled, the expression of border colors becomes rough.
Exif is an image file format standard for digital cameras.
"Exif information" refers to information defined by Exif. It contains information such as the date and time the photograph was taken and camera settings when shot.
If the "Exif conforming" type is selected, it follows the rules set out by Exif standards and buries "Exif information" in the JPEG image.
If the "With Exif information" type is selected, it buries "Exif information" in the JPEG image, but is a format not based on Exif standards.
Recording in a JPEG format called YCC444 is not prescribed by Exif standards, so it is expressed this way on this software.
"Exif information" refers to information defined by Exif. It contains information such as the date and time the photograph was taken and camera settings when shot.
If the "Exif conforming" type is selected, it follows the rules set out by Exif standards and buries "Exif information" in the JPEG image.
If the "With Exif information" type is selected, it buries "Exif information" in the JPEG image, but is a format not based on Exif standards.
Recording in a JPEG format called YCC444 is not prescribed by Exif standards, so it is expressed this way on this software.
| * | You can check degradation of image quality by setting JPEG saving settings on the preview display at "Develop". Please refer to "5.1.2. Settings" for details. |
(2) TIFF settingsMake settings if saving as a TIFF image file.
"Type" and "Compression format" can be set at will when "Custom" is selected.
"Type" and "Compression format" can be set at will when "Custom" is selected.
| (A) | Type | You can select "RGB 8bit" or "RGB 16bit." If you will further process development results from SILKYPIX with photo retouching software, saving to the 16bit higher gradation is advantageous. SILKYPIX is not compatible with recording and saving to color spaces other than RGB, such as CMYK. |
| (B) | Compressed Format | You can select from three formats: "Uncompressed," "LZW low compression" and "LZW high compression (LZW + Prediction compression)" (*1). "LZW low compression" and "LZW high compression" are reversible compressions, so there is no degradation to image quality. |
| *1 | Please note that some software is not compatible with "LZW high compression (LZW + Prediction compression)." |
You can specify the default folder to save the developed JPEG/TIFF files. This is a default setting for the "Save as" dialog and you can modify to any folder for saving every time.This setting does not affect for the "Batch develop" dialog, because it has another setting for itself.
9.1.4. JPEG/TIFF options When the development result is saved in the JPEG/TIFF file, incident information is saved together, for which option is set on the Option for JPEG/TIFF.
This setting does not have any influences on the results of the picture. Only the incidental information recorded in the image is influenced.
You can specify whether to record the ICC profile which indicates color space into an output JPEG/TIFF file. It is checked in the default.
When you record the ICC profile, it is recorded using a method that conforms with the standards of either JPEG or TIFF.
If you are using the photo retouching software which is compatible with color management, namely, a recorded profile, it can transfer the color space information correctly.
9.1.5. Output options This setting does not have any influences on the results of the picture. Only the incidental information recorded in the image is influenced.
| (1) | Resolution |
The recorded "resolution" in JPEG and TIFF is defined here. The default setting is 300dpi.
Even if you increase the dpi setting, the resolution of an outputted picture does not change at all.
The value set here is recorded in Exif information, and used as a standard to convert it into an actual size when the image is displayed or is printed.
If a software is not compatible with the dpi information, this setting does not have any meaning.
If you do not understand this setting well, please use the default setting.
Even if you increase the dpi setting, the resolution of an outputted picture does not change at all.
The value set here is recorded in Exif information, and used as a standard to convert it into an actual size when the image is displayed or is printed.
If a software is not compatible with the dpi information, this setting does not have any meaning.
If you do not understand this setting well, please use the default setting.
| (2) | Record ICC profile |
You can specify whether to record the ICC profile which indicates color space into an output JPEG/TIFF file. It is checked in the default.When you record the ICC profile, it is recorded using a method that conforms with the standards of either JPEG or TIFF.
If you are using the photo retouching software which is compatible with color management, namely, a recorded profile, it can transfer the color space information correctly.
| (3) | Discard SILKYPIX parameters and image information |
This setting allows you not to record the information into a JPEG/TIFF file, which is the information about taking a photograph and the development parameter of SILKYPIX®.
This setting is not checked in the default.
The photography information is recorded in the information tag of Exif, which includes all data of the photography and the time and date. The development parameter of SILKYPIX® is stored in "Makernote" tag of the Exif information.
Please use this setting if you do not want to disclose the information about taking the photograph and developing with SILKYPIX® Developer Studio 6.
This setting is not checked in the default.
The photography information is recorded in the information tag of Exif, which includes all data of the photography and the time and date. The development parameter of SILKYPIX® is stored in "Makernote" tag of the Exif information.
Please use this setting if you do not want to disclose the information about taking the photograph and developing with SILKYPIX® Developer Studio 6.
| (4) | Discard thumbnail |
This setting allows you not to record the thumbnail into a JPEG/TIFF file, This setting is not checked in the default.
| (5) | Discard orientation tag |
This setting allows you not to record the orientation information to the "Orientation" tag of Exif. This setting is not checked in the default.
| (6) | Set 'CustomRendered' as 'Custom' |
This setting is specified to record "CustomRendered" tag of Exif as "Custom" or "Normal". This setting is checked in the default.
When this setting is checked, it is recorded as 'Custom process' to the 'CustomRendered' tag. It indicates the special processing was performed, and a next process is expected to disable or minimize any further processing.
If this setting is disabled, it does not record a "Custom rendered" tag.
If this setting is checked, for example, the image processings automatic correction will not be performed when requesting the print of the photograph by the DPE service.
If you expect some image processing next to a process, please remove the check from this setting.
Since SILKYPIX® assumes the output of the complete image which incorporated the intention of the user, it expects a next process to disable or minimize any further processing in the default setting.
When this setting is checked, it is recorded as 'Custom process' to the 'CustomRendered' tag. It indicates the special processing was performed, and a next process is expected to disable or minimize any further processing.
If this setting is disabled, it does not record a "Custom rendered" tag.
If this setting is checked, for example, the image processings automatic correction will not be performed when requesting the print of the photograph by the DPE service.
If you expect some image processing next to a process, please remove the check from this setting.
Since SILKYPIX® assumes the output of the complete image which incorporated the intention of the user, it expects a next process to disable or minimize any further processing in the default setting.
| (7) | Capitalize extension |
This setting is a capitalize the extension of JPEG / TIFF image files when you save the develop.
The default setting is disable.
The default setting is disable.
| (8) | Set date taken to file creation date |
This is a setting for creating / updating the date and time as a file attribute in JPEG / TIFF image files that were recorded and saved from development results. The default setting is disable.
As for the date and time a file was created / updated, the date and time development processing took place is recorded, by default.
If this setting is enabled, the date and time of the photograph for the image being developed is set as the date and time a file was created / updated.
If the date and time of the photograph for the image being developed is not recorded, the date and time the data file for the image being developed is updated is deemed to be the date and time of the photograph.
Furthermore, if the date and time of the photograph is edited with image properties, the edited date and time of the photograph is set.
As for the date and time a file was created / updated, the date and time development processing took place is recorded, by default.
If this setting is enabled, the date and time of the photograph for the image being developed is set as the date and time a file was created / updated.
If the date and time of the photograph for the image being developed is not recorded, the date and time the data file for the image being developed is updated is deemed to be the date and time of the photograph.
Furthermore, if the date and time of the photograph is edited with image properties, the edited date and time of the photograph is set.
These are the setting how to develop to a JPEG/TIFF file. These setting affect the developed image itself.
9.1.5.1. When an image is rotated
This setting is for the method of rotation processing. It is set to "Rotated image is written." by default.
9.1.5.2. Output color space
You can specify the working color space and the output color space.
Regardless of the color space which has been set as a development parameter, you can execute development with the color space of "sRGB" or "Adobe RGB."
It is useful, for example, if you would like to print out with "Adobe RGB" color space and also save JPEG files for web site with "sRGB" color space, you need not change each development parameter.
The following four are choices for "Output color space".
9.1.6. Default file name to save 9.1.5.1. When an image is rotated
This setting is for the method of rotation processing. It is set to "Rotated image is written." by default.| (1) | Rotate and save images |
When this setting is checked, a developed image will be rotated as same orientation as a preview image.
| (2) | Rotation info is written in Exif info. |
Development results are not rotated. Rotation information is recorded as Exif information. The image itself is not rotated. Instructions for rotations are recorded as information. Please note that if this setting and "Discard orientation tag" are enabled at the same time, rotations may not be accurately reflected when saved.
When you use the software which is compatible with the orientation information (like this software), the picture will be displayed which is rotated with the orientation information. In this case, you cannot distinguish the differences whether this setting is checked or not.
You can arrange the rotation direction of the developed image by setting this to "Rotation info is written in Exif info.", so utilize this if you want to use the same actions when doing further processing such as with photo retouching software.
When you use the software which is compatible with the orientation information (like this software), the picture will be displayed which is rotated with the orientation information. In this case, you cannot distinguish the differences whether this setting is checked or not.
You can arrange the rotation direction of the developed image by setting this to "Rotation info is written in Exif info.", so utilize this if you want to use the same actions when doing further processing such as with photo retouching software.
You can specify the working color space and the output color space. Regardless of the color space which has been set as a development parameter, you can execute development with the color space of "sRGB" or "Adobe RGB."
It is useful, for example, if you would like to print out with "Adobe RGB" color space and also save JPEG files for web site with "sRGB" color space, you need not change each development parameter.
The following four are choices for "Output color space".
| (1) | Specify in "development settings" |
You can set either sRGB or Adobe RGB as the output color space in development parameters.
Developments are processed in an output color space of either sRGB or Adobe RGB as designated in development parameters if this setting is selected.
Developments are processed in an output color space of either sRGB or Adobe RGB as designated in development parameters if this setting is selected.
| (2) | sRGB color space |
Develop with the output color space fixed at sRGB, regardless of the development parameters.
| (3) | AdobeRGB color space |
Develop with the output color space fixed at Adobe RGB, regardless of the development parameters.
| (4) | Convert to designated color space |
Convert and save to the color space designated in development results. Color space designations are performed in the ICC profile.
You can choose only RGB-XYZ or RGB-Lab format ICC profiles within ICC profiles registered in the OS. SILKYPIX ® is not compatible with the CMYK color space.
Developments are processed in an output color space of either sRGB or Adobe RGB as designated in development parameters. Output results are converted to the designated color space.
Please note that even if the designated color spaces are the same, if the output color spaces designated in development parameters are different, results will not be the same.
If this item is selected, be sure to enable the "Record ICC profile" item.
You can choose only RGB-XYZ or RGB-Lab format ICC profiles within ICC profiles registered in the OS. SILKYPIX ® is not compatible with the CMYK color space.
Developments are processed in an output color space of either sRGB or Adobe RGB as designated in development parameters. Output results are converted to the designated color space.
Please note that even if the designated color spaces are the same, if the output color spaces designated in development parameters are different, results will not be the same.
If this item is selected, be sure to enable the "Record ICC profile" item.
When saving development results, the default name set as JPEG and TIFF image file names is given. By default, RAW data files are set to the same base name ("%N" control characters).This is a default setting for the "Save as" dialog and you can modify to any filename for saving every time.
This setting is also used for the batch develop.
You can set the control character here. Click [Base], [Focal Length], [F Number], [Shutter speed], [ISO speed], [Date/Day], or [Time] button, the related control character is input automatically.
If the [Default] button is clicked, it will initialize to "%N". You can also use your keyboard to input any character directly.
[Control characters for specifying default filename]
| %N | ... | Basename of the RAW data file ("Basename" means a part of filename except the extension) |
| %L | ... | Focal Length |
| %F | ... | F Number |
| %T | ... | Shutter Speed |
| %I | ... | ISO Speed |
| %Y | ... | Date Time - Year (2 digit) |
| %y | ... | Date Time - Year (4 digit) |
| %M | ... | Date Time - Month |
| %D | ... | Date Time - Day |
| %h | ... | Date Time - Hour |
| %m | ... | Date Time - Minute |
| %s | ... | Date Time - Seconds |
| %% | ... | Method of describing '%' |
| * | This is the same control character as for the "Batch rename" function. |
9.2. Display settings
Make settings related to the preview display and thumbnail display.The menu command [Settings (S)]-[Display settings (D)] displays the "Display settings" dialog.
| * | Please refer to "9.8.3. Select skin" concerning switching skins (= background image). |
9.2.1. Color management
This setting specifies the color management for your display/monitor.| * | This setting is only available on the Windows version. |
If you check "Enable display color management" on this dialog, the color management is enabled and the selected monitor profile is applied for the displayed image.
The preview image cannot display accurate colors if it is a JPEG / TIFF image recorded in an input color space other than sRGB and if the output color space is set to something other than sRGB when color management is disabled.
Appropriate color conversion is performed and displayed even when the input and output color spaces are something other than sRGB if color management is enabled.
However, even if color management is enabled, accurate colors will not be displayed if the monitor being used is not appropriately calibrated and the monitor profile applied to the monitor is not set.
If accurate colors are not displayed, you cannot adjust colors accurately. Enable color management and make appropriate settings.
Please refer to "10.4.5. Color management" for details.
9.2.1.1. Monitor profile
If "color management" is enabled, you can specify a monitor profile as follows.Use the default monitor profile set in the OS.
Monitor profiles listed in the dropdown list are RGB-XYZ format RGB-Lab format profiles within the profiles registered in the OS.
If you want to use a monitor profile not found in this list, you must first register it to the OS.
Monitor profile refers to ICC / ICM profiles for color management in monitors.
The most desirable method is to prepare a monitor profile especially for the monitor, upon calibrating the monitor with special software. Using a monitor profile prepared appropriately with this method is the limit of feasible color management on this monitor.
Even if you do not have special software for creating a monitor profile, a monitor profile for the monitor may be available, depending on the monitor's manufacturer. Please check the manufacturer's home page.
Please refer to "10.4.5.4. Color management on monitor displays" for details.
| * | If colors differ when compared to other software, the cause may be that one of the software's color management has not been enabled, or the monitor profile being used is different. |
9.2.2. Thumbnail window | (1) | Image width |
Set the width of images when displaying thumbnails in pixel units.
You can select a pixel width that has no blank spaces in the thumbnail window by clicking on the round mark at the bottom of the slider.
You can select a pixel width that has no blank spaces in the thumbnail window by clicking on the round mark at the bottom of the slider.
| (2) | Sort thumbnails |
You can specify the display order of the thumbnail.
Please refer to "3.3.2. Sort thumbnails" for details.
Please refer to "3.3.2. Sort thumbnails" for details.
9.2.2.1. When display mode is combination mode
Both the preview window and thumbnail window are shown at the same time under combination mode.
You can set the location of these two windows and the scroll direction of thumbnails.
9.2.2.1.1. Location of thumbnail window
9.2.2.1.2. Thumbnail scroll direction
You can set the location of these two windows and the scroll direction of thumbnails.
9.2.2.1.1. Location of thumbnail window You can set the Thumbnail Window to be located over, under, to the left or right of the preview window.
9.2.2.1.2. Thumbnail scroll direction You can set the scroll direction of thumbnails.
When set to "Vertical direction", a vertical scroll bar is displayed on the thumbnail window, and when set to "Horizontal direction", a horizontal scroll bar is displayed.
In addition, the method for moving the representative image when multiple images are selected depends on the scroll direction of thumbnails.
Please see '3.3.1.3. How to Change "Representative Image" when Multiple Images are Selected' for details.
When set to "Vertical direction", a vertical scroll bar is displayed on the thumbnail window, and when set to "Horizontal direction", a horizontal scroll bar is displayed.
In addition, the method for moving the representative image when multiple images are selected depends on the scroll direction of thumbnails.
Please see '3.3.1.3. How to Change "Representative Image" when Multiple Images are Selected' for details.
9.2.3.1. Preview rendering method
9.2.3.2. When double-clicking on preview window
9.2.3.3. Grid Settings
9.2.3.4. Opening a folder in preview mode
9.2.4. Others | (1) | Detailed rendering (Coarse preview → Development preview) |
This setting first displays simple results quickly, and then switches to full development results in stages as parts are completed. Use this under normal circumstances.
| (2) | Fast rendering (Coarse preview) |
This setting shows only the coarse preview, without making a full development preview, if preview display magnification is under 100%.
Test to see if SILKYPIX's responses are slow during the process of adjusting development parameters while looking at the preview display, such as when the PC you use has little memory or the PC you use has a low CPU processing capability such as notebook computers.
You will need to check at a display magnification over 100% when adjusting parameters such as sharpening and color distortion that can only be confirmed on full development previews, but you can largely control the CPU load and memory consumed and easily adjust parameters.
Test to see if SILKYPIX's responses are slow during the process of adjusting development parameters while looking at the preview display, such as when the PC you use has little memory or the PC you use has a low CPU processing capability such as notebook computers.
You will need to check at a display magnification over 100% when adjusting parameters such as sharpening and color distortion that can only be confirmed on full development previews, but you can largely control the CPU load and memory consumed and easily adjust parameters.
Select actions by double clicking on the preview display.
9.2.3.3. Grid Settings | (1) | Hide "Grid settings" dialog in grid mode |
When this setting is disabled, the grid settings dialog is displayed while the grid is displayed. The default setting is disable.
You can make settings for grid position and interval on the grid settings dialog, but even if the dialog is not displayed, changing the grid position can be made through operations on the keyboard ([Ctrl] key + left drag), so if the display is not needed, disable it.
You can make settings for grid position and interval on the grid settings dialog, but even if the dialog is not displayed, changing the grid position can be made through operations on the keyboard ([Ctrl] key + left drag), so if the display is not needed, disable it.
| (2) | Show grid while adjusting "Rotation/Shift lens effect" |
If this setting is checked, the grid is automatically displayed in a few seconds while editing rotation/shift lens effect parameters. This setting is valid in the default.
Set actions when a folder is opened in preview mode status.
9.2.3.5. Blink preview frame during preview rendering | (1) | Stay in preview mode |
The mode does not change, staying in preview mode.
| (2) | Change to thumbnail mode |
Switch to thumbnail mode at the same time you open a folder.
| (3) | Change to combination mode |
Switch to combination mode at the same time you open a folder.
When this setting is ON, the "In progress" mark 
mark is displayed at the right of the status area at the bottom of the software while developing. Also, the preview display frame flashes. The initial setting is ON.
9.2.3.6. Insert margins for "Fitted display" / "Whole display" mark is displayed at the right of the status area at the bottom of the software while developing. Also, the preview display frame flashes. The initial setting is ON.When this setting is on, you can set the margins around the photograph for "Fitted display" and "Whole display". The colors of the photograph become clear when the photograph is surrounded by a margin.
Please turn the setting OFF if you want to remove the margins and display the photographer larger.
Please turn the setting OFF if you want to remove the margins and display the photographer larger.
| (1) | Enable smooth scrolling |
When this setting is on, you enable smooth scrolling through thumbnail displays and preview displays. This setting is on by default.
9.3. Function settings The menu command [Settings (S)]-[Function settings (U)] displays the "Function settings" dialog in which you can set a method of saving the rotation for JPEG/TIFF/DNG, a brightness level of exposure bias tool and so forth.
9.3.1. Functions
9.3.1.1. When a JPEG/TIFF/DNG image is rotated
9.3.1.2. Luminance level of exp. bias tool
9.3.1.3. Luminance level of the black level tool
9.3.1.4. Threshold of highlight warning
9.3.1.5. Threshold of shadow warning
9.3.1.6. Set automatic level correction
You can select this option to operate a RAW data file only.
When this setting is not checked, RAW/JPEG/TIFF files are displayed together.
When this setting is checked, only a RAW data file is displayed.
9.3.1.9. Develop JPEG/TIFF images
9.3.2. Operations
9.3.3. Performance
9.3.3.1. Cache settings
9.3.3.2. Specify temporary folder
9.3.1. Functions
9.3.1.1. When a JPEG/TIFF/DNG image is rotated When rotating the image of JPEG/TIFF/DNG files, there are two ways to record the rotation information. You can specify whether or not to overwrite rotation information in the original file.
| (1) | Save the rotation information to the parameter file (Never modify the original file) |
The rotation information will be recorded in a parameter file, and the original file is not modified.
| (2) | Modify the orientation tag (Modify the original file) |
The rotation information will be recorded into the original file which will be modified.
Since the rotation information is overwritten in the original file, other software (*) besides SILKYPIX® Developer Studio 6 can recognize rotation information.
However, if no rotation information is recorded in the original file, rotation information cannot be overwritten, and it is recorded in the parameter file (.spd).
Since the rotation information is overwritten in the original file, other software (*) besides SILKYPIX® Developer Studio 6 can recognize rotation information.
However, if no rotation information is recorded in the original file, rotation information cannot be overwritten, and it is recorded in the parameter file (.spd).
| * | Software must be compatible with rotation information which is recorded in the orientation tag of Exif. |
9.3.1.2. Luminance level of exp. bias tool You can set a "luminance level" at the point where you click with the "Exposure bias tool". The exposure bias is adjusted to meet the luminance level as you set here. The default luminance level is 85%.
If setting this value 85% even when not using a gray card, you can adjust an exposure bias to a certain level easily by clicking the brightest portion such as a white paper with the "Exposure bias tool", because the reflectance of a white paper is approximately between 80 to 90%.
A luminance level of 85% means that the luminance of the point clicked with exposure bias tool estimated 85% brightness.
There is one thing you must consider. "85% brightness" is not the "pixel value after image processing," but the "brightness level (= amount of light energy)." The final process in image processing is adding processes such as tone, gamma and tone curve, so the final pixel value has no comparative relationship to "Brightness level."
When pixels are processed at a brightness level = 85%, sRGB is converted to about 93%, and when processed at the SILKYPIX default "tone", to a pixel value of about 97.5%.
In other words, under the SILKYPIX default value set at 85%, when areas of white objects in photographs are designated by exposure bias tool, this setting will obtain a reasonable exposure.
As an example of utilizing and applying this function, we will explain methods for adjusting exposure using an 18% gray card.
This is a method of taking a photograph at "18% gray card" and setting a reasonable exposure by setting the brightness level of the "18% gray card" to 18% in the photograph.
Specifically, under settings of 18% for the value of "Exposure bias tool settings," the area of the "18% gray card" shot in the photograph is designated with "Exposure bias tool".
This method is the same as determining exposure through spot photometry with an "18% gray card" positioned in image angles using a simple light meter or the light meter in the camera.
Furthermore, when pixels with a brightness level = 18% are processed, it is converted to a pixel value of around 46%, even with sRGB and the SILKYPIX default setting.
If setting this value 85% even when not using a gray card, you can adjust an exposure bias to a certain level easily by clicking the brightest portion such as a white paper with the "Exposure bias tool", because the reflectance of a white paper is approximately between 80 to 90%.
A luminance level of 85% means that the luminance of the point clicked with exposure bias tool estimated 85% brightness.
There is one thing you must consider. "85% brightness" is not the "pixel value after image processing," but the "brightness level (= amount of light energy)." The final process in image processing is adding processes such as tone, gamma and tone curve, so the final pixel value has no comparative relationship to "Brightness level."
When pixels are processed at a brightness level = 85%, sRGB is converted to about 93%, and when processed at the SILKYPIX default "tone", to a pixel value of about 97.5%.
In other words, under the SILKYPIX default value set at 85%, when areas of white objects in photographs are designated by exposure bias tool, this setting will obtain a reasonable exposure.
As an example of utilizing and applying this function, we will explain methods for adjusting exposure using an 18% gray card.
This is a method of taking a photograph at "18% gray card" and setting a reasonable exposure by setting the brightness level of the "18% gray card" to 18% in the photograph.
Specifically, under settings of 18% for the value of "Exposure bias tool settings," the area of the "18% gray card" shot in the photograph is designated with "Exposure bias tool".
This method is the same as determining exposure through spot photometry with an "18% gray card" positioned in image angles using a simple light meter or the light meter in the camera.
Furthermore, when pixels with a brightness level = 18% are processed, it is converted to a pixel value of around 46%, even with sRGB and the SILKYPIX default setting.
9.3.1.3. Luminance level of the black level tool The black level for a point you clicked is set with the black level tool. Black level is set to the brightness level you set here. The initial value is 0%.
9.3.1.4. Threshold of highlight warning You can set a threshold value to execute the highlight warning.
This value must be specified as a ratio to the maximum pixel value of the developed image.
This value must be specified as a ratio to the maximum pixel value of the developed image.
9.3.1.5. Threshold of shadow warning You can set a threshold value to execute the shadow warning.
This value must be specified as a ratio to the maximum pixel value of the developed image.
This value must be specified as a ratio to the maximum pixel value of the developed image.
9.3.1.6. Set automatic level correction This designates the ratio (%) of shadow / highlight within the histogram after automatic level correction.
9.3.1.7. Tooltip Set the tooltip display.
(1) Information button
9.3.1.8. Handle only RAW images (1) Information button
Display the tooltip with the information button. When you push the information button, a manual for the concerned portion will open.
(2) No information buttonDisplay the tooltip without the information button.
(3) Do not display tooltipDo not display the tooltip.
You can select this option to operate a RAW data file only.When this setting is not checked, RAW/JPEG/TIFF files are displayed together.
When this setting is checked, only a RAW data file is displayed.
| * | The RAW data extension for EOS-1D and EOS-1Ds is "TIF," so if this setting is checked, you will not be able to process such RAW data. |
| * | Files in DNG format are handled as a type of RAW image. |
You can switch settings for whether JPEG/TIFF images will be developed.
This is the same as "4.8.4. Develop JPEG/TIFF images".
9.3.1.10. Treat the same base name (file name without extension) files as a single image This is the same as "4.8.4. Develop JPEG/TIFF images".
This is a setting to determine whether or not to treat RAW data and JPEG / TIFF images with the same name as a group.
When OFF, RAW data and JPEG / TIFF images with the same name will be displayed on thumbnails.
The default value is ON due to compatibility with DCF standards.
9.3.1.11. Open last accessed folder when starting When OFF, RAW data and JPEG / TIFF images with the same name will be displayed on thumbnails.
The default value is ON due to compatibility with DCF standards.
When this setting is ON, the software will close under conditions with the previous folder open, and if you start the software without designating a file or folder by drag and drop, it will open the last folder to be open before running. The initial value is ON.
9.3.2. Operations | (1) | Continue a tool operation after using the tool by clicking |
The eyedropper tool consists of "Exposure bias tool", "Gray balance tool", "Skin color tool", "Chromatic aberration tool" and "Add point" tool for Tone curve.
When this setting is checked, a tool mode does not change even if you specify a point or area with these tools once. And you can continue to operate with the same tool.
When this setting is not checked, these tools function as a one shot tool. And tool mode will be changed to the previous mode after using a tool.
In addition, when you use these tools with [Shift] key, the "one shot" and the "continuous operation" function oppositely to the setting.
When this setting is checked, a tool mode does not change even if you specify a point or area with these tools once. And you can continue to operate with the same tool.
When this setting is not checked, these tools function as a one shot tool. And tool mode will be changed to the previous mode after using a tool.
In addition, when you use these tools with [Shift] key, the "one shot" and the "continuous operation" function oppositely to the setting.
| (2) | Delete without confirmation |
You can set whether to confirm or not when you delete a file.
If this setting is not checked, you need to confirm when you delete a file.
If this setting is checked, you can delete a file without confirmation.
If this setting is not checked, you need to confirm when you delete a file.
If this setting is checked, you can delete a file without confirmation.
| (3) | Do not display confirmation dialog when starting batch development |
Set whether or not to confirm when batch development begins.
If this setting is not checked and the "Batch development status" sub-control is not open, a confirmation dialog will be displayed.
If this setting is checked, a confirmation dialog will not be displayed.
If this setting is not checked and the "Batch development status" sub-control is not open, a confirmation dialog will be displayed.
If this setting is checked, a confirmation dialog will not be displayed.
| (4) | Do not display error message during batch development |
Set whether or not to display a message when a batch development error occurs.
If this setting is not checked, a message will be displayed when an error occurs.
If this setting is checked, a message will not be displayed even if an error occurs.
If this setting is not checked, a message will be displayed when an error occurs.
If this setting is checked, a message will not be displayed even if an error occurs.
9.3.3.1. Cache settings Set frequency for utilizing cache.
SILKYPIX records cache data to memory and temporary files during the development process.
There are no settings for temporary files. A total maximum size of around 10GB is created in a Temporary folder.
SILKYPIX records cache data to memory and temporary files during the development process.
There are no settings for temporary files. A total maximum size of around 10GB is created in a Temporary folder.
| Restrictions | Restrict utilization of cache. You can apply this setting if you are using a PC that does not have a lot of memory. | |
| Standard (default) | It's a standard setting. | |
| Maximum | Maximize the use of Cache This records the maximum amount of cache data to memory. You can apply this setting if the PC you use has more than 2GB of memory and sufficient capacity in temporary folders. |
9.3.3.2. Specify temporary folder You can specify the folder in which this software creates a virtual storage file. Initial values are set to the OS standard temporary folders.
Please check "Specify temporary folder" checkbox, and specify a folder by clicking the [Select] button.
If you can specify a folder in a physically different drive from the drive which OS is installed, performance may improve.
When you specify a drive, you should specify the drive which has sufficient free storage space and also runs at as high speed as possible.
Please check "Specify temporary folder" checkbox, and specify a folder by clicking the [Select] button.
If you can specify a folder in a physically different drive from the drive which OS is installed, performance may improve.
When you specify a drive, you should specify the drive which has sufficient free storage space and also runs at as high speed as possible.
| * | The total amount of temporary files that SILKYPIX creates may be around 10GB. |
9.4. Shortcut keys settings
Many SILKYPIX functions can be assigned shortcut keys.
Functions that are thought to be frequently used have pre-assigned shortcut keys by default, but you can freely modify and make settings for your own usage.
When you select [Settings (S)]-[Shortcut keys settings (K)] from the menu, the "Shortcut keys settings" dialog, from which you can customize shortcut keys, will appear.
The keyboard styled GUI located at the bottom of the dialog is called the "Software keyboard". You can use it instead of pushing your real keyboard keys.
Functions that are thought to be frequently used have pre-assigned shortcut keys by default, but you can freely modify and make settings for your own usage.
When you select [Settings (S)]-[Shortcut keys settings (K)] from the menu, the "Shortcut keys settings" dialog, from which you can customize shortcut keys, will appear.
The keyboard styled GUI located at the bottom of the dialog is called the "Software keyboard". You can use it instead of pushing your real keyboard keys.
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9.4.1. GUI Operation methods
9.4.2. How to assign a shortcut key(s)
| (1) | Function category |
Select the functions to be displayed in the list.
If you select "All functions", the number of functions is so great that it may be difficult to locate the "Function" you want. In this case, you can reduce the number of functions displayed in the list here.
When a selected "Function" can be maintained, the status of the selection does not change, even if the display is switched here.
If you select "All functions", the number of functions is so great that it may be difficult to locate the "Function" you want. In this case, you can reduce the number of functions displayed in the list here.
When a selected "Function" can be maintained, the status of the selection does not change, even if the display is switched here.
| (2) | List |
Display a list of "Function" to be displayed and the "Current shortcut key(s)" that are assigned to those functions.
"Function" whose key assignments have been changed are displayed in red for emphasis.
"New shortcut key(s)" displays only those functions whose key assignments have been changed.
"Function" whose key assignments have been changed are displayed in red for emphasis.
"New shortcut key(s)" displays only those functions whose key assignments have been changed.
| (3) | Software keyboard |
This is an input control that can be used instead of the real keyboard, and is also an information control that shows the status of "keys".
Clicking on a "key" that can be set performs the same actions as pushing a "key" on the real keyboard and that "key" is assigned to the selected "Function".
The four tabs, [Single key], [Ctrl +], [Shift +] and [Ctrl + Shift +] indicate combinations with the [Ctrl] key and [Shift] key.
[Single key] indicates pushing only a single "key" without using either the [Ctrl] key or [Shift] key.
[Ctrl +] indicates pushing a "key" while holding down the [Ctrl] key.
Clicking on a "key" that can be set performs the same actions as pushing a "key" on the real keyboard and that "key" is assigned to the selected "Function".
The four tabs, [Single key], [Ctrl +], [Shift +] and [Ctrl + Shift +] indicate combinations with the [Ctrl] key and [Shift] key.
[Single key] indicates pushing only a single "key" without using either the [Ctrl] key or [Shift] key.
[Ctrl +] indicates pushing a "key" while holding down the [Ctrl] key.
| (4) | Initialize |
Initialize SILKYPIX's default shortcut keys settings.
The contents of changes from current key settings are displayed in a list. Changes will not be made until you click on the [OK] button.
The contents of changes from current key settings are displayed in a list. Changes will not be made until you click on the [OK] button.
| (5) | Export |
Save shortcut keys settings as displayed in the current list to a file.
This includes settings changed through the "Shortcut keys settings" dialog that have not been confirmed.
This includes settings changed through the "Shortcut keys settings" dialog that have not been confirmed.
| (6) | Import |
Import shortcut keys settings saved in a file.
The contents of changes from Current shortcut key(s) settings are displayed in a list. Changes will not be made until you click on the [OK] button.
The contents of changes from Current shortcut key(s) settings are displayed in a list. Changes will not be made until you click on the [OK] button.
This explains the procedures for assigning a "Shortcut key(s)" to a "Function".
9.4.3. Shortcut keys that can be assigned | (1) | Open the "Shortcut keys settings" dialog |
There are three ways to open the "Shortcut keys settings" dialog. The "Shortcut keys settings" dialog will be displayed through any of these methods, but if you designate a special "Function" and open the "Shortcut keys settings" dialog, a dialog for the selected status of that "Function" will open.
| a) | Select [Settings (S)]-[Shortcut keys settings (K)] from the menu |
| b) | Open the "Shortcut keys settings" dialog from various items on the menu |
If you want to assign a shortcut key to a "Function" found in the menu item, right click on the menu item to display a sub-menu. Select "Shortcut keys settings" from there.
The "Shortcut keys settings" dialog will be displayed as the status of the selected "Function".
The "Shortcut keys settings" dialog will be displayed as the status of the selected "Function".
| c) | Open the "Shortcut keys settings" dialog from an icon on the toolbar or elsewhere |
If you want to assign a shortcut key to a "Function" set to an icon, right click on the icon to display a sub-menu. Select "Shortcut keys settings" from there.
The "Shortcut keys settings" dialog will be displayed as the status of the selected "Function".
The "Shortcut keys settings" dialog will be displayed as the status of the selected "Function".
| (2) | Select functions you want to assign shortcut keys |
Depending on how you open the "Shortcut keys settings" dialog, the intended "Function" is already selected, but if you open the "Shortcut keys settings" dialog using method (a) above, select a shortcut key from the list of Function you want to assign.
| (3) | Assign a shortcut key to selected "Function" |
With the intended function selected, you can assign the designated "Shortcut keys" to the function by either using the software keyboard displayed at the bottom of the dialog or by pushing the key on the real keyboard.
You can assign up to a maximum of 4 "keys" to one function.
"Shortcut keys" available for assignment are limited. Please refer to "9.4.3. Shortcut keys that can be assigned" for details.
To delete an assigned "Shortcut key", either right click on the list item or push the [Del] key.
If multiple "Shortcut keys" are assigned, a menu will be displayed and you can designate which "Shortcut key" to delete.
When you assign a "Shortcut key" already assigned a "Function" to another "Function", the "Function" assigned to the "Shortcut key" to that point will be automatically deleted and the intended "Function" will be assigned.
If "Shortcut keys" assignments are added, deleted or changed from the settings to that point, the concerned key on the software keyboard will change colors, making it easy to see the difference with settings before the change.
You can assign up to a maximum of 4 "keys" to one function.
"Shortcut keys" available for assignment are limited. Please refer to "9.4.3. Shortcut keys that can be assigned" for details.
To delete an assigned "Shortcut key", either right click on the list item or push the [Del] key.
If multiple "Shortcut keys" are assigned, a menu will be displayed and you can designate which "Shortcut key" to delete.
When you assign a "Shortcut key" already assigned a "Function" to another "Function", the "Function" assigned to the "Shortcut key" to that point will be automatically deleted and the intended "Function" will be assigned.
If "Shortcut keys" assignments are added, deleted or changed from the settings to that point, the concerned key on the software keyboard will change colors, making it easy to see the difference with settings before the change.
"Shortcut keys" that can be assigned "Functions" are limited. You can check the "Software keyboard" display to see keys that are available for assignment.
"Shortcut keys" can be pushed as single "Keys" or used in a combination with the [Ctrl] key and/or [Shift] key. Four combinations are available for one "Shortcut key" in conjunction with the [Ctrl] key and [Shift] key.
[Ctrl] key and [Shift] key combinations are displayed in "Tabs" on the "Software keyboard".
Only the 11 [F2]-[F12] "Keys" are available for settings as single "Shortcut keys".
"Functions" are assigned to "Shortcut keys" such as [F1], [Del], [Page Up] and [End]. These are "Reserved keys" whose settings cannot be changed.
9.4.3.1. Reserved keys
"Shortcut keys" can be pushed as single "Keys" or used in a combination with the [Ctrl] key and/or [Shift] key. Four combinations are available for one "Shortcut key" in conjunction with the [Ctrl] key and [Shift] key.
[Ctrl] key and [Shift] key combinations are displayed in "Tabs" on the "Software keyboard".
Only the 11 [F2]-[F12] "Keys" are available for settings as single "Shortcut keys".
"Functions" are assigned to "Shortcut keys" such as [F1], [Del], [Page Up] and [End]. These are "Reserved keys" whose settings cannot be changed.
9.4.3.1. Reserved keys
"Functions" are assigned to these "Shortcut keys". As "Reserved keys", their settings cannot be changed.
These "Keys" are assigned standard "Functions" assigned by your OS or other software.
Please refer to "6.4.3. Shortcut Key List" concerning assigned "Functions".
These "Keys" are assigned standard "Functions" assigned by your OS or other software.
| [F1] | [PageUp] | [PageDown] | [Home] | [End] | |
| Ctrl+[A] | Ctrl+[C] | Ctrl+[V] | Ctrl+[+] | Ctrl+[-] | Alt+Ctrl+[0] |
| Shift+[Up Arrow] | Shift+[Down Arrow] | Shift+[Right Arrow] | Shift+[Left Arrow] |
Please refer to "6.4.3. Shortcut Key List" concerning assigned "Functions".
9.5. Default parameters settings
"Default parameters" is the parameters applied when there have been no adjustments made to development parameters.You can change "Default parameters" to any development parameters on the "Default parameters settings" dialog.
The menu command [Settings (S)]-[Default parameters settings] displays the "Default parameters settings" dialog.
You can register the taste as the "Default parameters", which was registered to "All categories" of "Taste category".
"Default" is the default setting prepared by SILKYPIX®.
If you select a "Partial tastes" for the "Default parameters", it is mixed for "Default" and the "Partial tastes"(composite development parameter) is assigned as the Default parameters.
[Attention]
The "Default parameters" must be modified carefully. When you modify the "Default parameters", the developed result of all images which a development parameter isn't set to is changed all together.
If an image has set development parameters, it will not be affected, but even images that were perused or which have yet to be processed will not maintain compatibility with past views if development parameters have not been set.
If an image has set development parameters, it will not be affected, but even images that were perused or which have yet to be processed will not maintain compatibility with past views if development parameters have not been set.
| * | You can check whether a development parameter was set or not by "Tastes/Parameters" dropdown list in "Parameters controls". If the development parameter was not set and it is same as the Default, it's taste is displayed with green underline font. |
| * | "Default parameters" affect only RAW images. For JPEG/TIFF images, "Default parameters" are predefined values and cannot be changed. |
9.6. Imprint data settings Changes to "Imprint data" and editing and creating "Imprint data" are performed through "Imprint data settings".
9.6.1. Edit imprint data
Data items for imprint data can be edited with the edit imprint data function.
The following items can be changed from this screen.
Image data created by cameras comes in various sizes, and flexibility is needed to deal with it.
As for imprint data, the camera creates data that makes settings for a standard size. It automatically adjusts the position and size to the size of the image that is output when printed and saved based on the position and size of the standard size, and imprints the characters and images.
9.6.1.1. Layer settings
Perform additional editing of images and characters for imprinting as a layer.
9.6.1.2. Character settings
You can edit characters to be imprinted, character position, size, font, style, hemming and color.
You can edit a layer by selecting a layer from here. Edit others with detailed settings.
9.6.1.3. Image settings
You can edit images for imprinting, image positions and size.
Select an image layer you want to edit from the list of layers and edit with the displayed controls.
9.6.1.4. Base size
| (1) | Imprint data list |
A list of registered "Imprint data" will be displayed.
There are two kinds of "Imprint data". These two are maker data prepared by our company and user data created by you.
Maker data
There are two kinds of "Imprint data". These two are maker data prepared by our company and user data created by you.
Maker data
This is displayed with a red background. These cannot be deleted or exported. If edited, they will be registered separately as user data.
User dataThis is displayed with a green background.
| (2) | Edit | Edit selected data. |
| (3) | Create new | Create new data. |
| (4) | Copy | Create a copy of selected data. |
| (5) | To upper | Move display position of selected data up one. |
| (6) | To lower | Move display position of selected data down one. |
| (7) | Hide / Show | This display or closes the display of the selected data. Maker data cannot be deleted, but this setting will cause data to no longer be displayed in the list. |
| (8) | Delete | Delete selected data. |
| (9) | Rename | This changes the name of the selected data. |
| (10) | Export all | Export all user data and save to a file. |
| (11) | Export | Export selected user data and save to a file. |
| (12) | Import | Import user data saved to a file. |
9.6.1. Edit imprint data
Data items for imprint data can be edited with the edit imprint data function.The following items can be changed from this screen.
| Data name |
| Characters for imprinting |
| Image for imprinting |
| Base size of data |
As for imprint data, the camera creates data that makes settings for a standard size. It automatically adjusts the position and size to the size of the image that is output when printed and saved based on the position and size of the standard size, and imprints the characters and images.
| (1) | Edited image display area |
Display an image of data being edited.
| (2) | Name |
Designate a name for the imprint data. This name is displayed when selecting imprint data.
| (3) | Edit control |
Perform additional editing of images and characters for imprinting as a layer.
This is divided in to layer control, settings for each layer and settings for standard size.
This is divided in to layer control, settings for each layer and settings for standard size.
Perform additional editing of images and characters for imprinting as a layer.| (1) | Add layer |
You can add images and/or characters.
| (2) | Copy layer |
Copy selected layer.
| (3) | Delete layer |
Delete selected layer.
| (4) | List of layers |
You can edit a layer by selecting a layer from here.
You can turn a layer on or off using the Layer On / Off button.
A layer on the list will be superimposed.
You can turn a layer on or off using the Layer On / Off button.
A layer on the list will be superimposed.
You can edit characters to be imprinted, character position, size, font, style, hemming and color.You can edit a layer by selecting a layer from here. Edit others with detailed settings.
| (1) | Standard point |
Designate which point is standard for characters and arrangement.
You can designate top-left, top-center, top-right, bottom-left, bottom-center, or bottom-right.
The standard point is displayed as a red point in the left preview.
You can designate top-left, top-center, top-right, bottom-left, bottom-center, or bottom-right.
The standard point is displayed as a red point in the left preview.
| (2) | Position from standard point |
Designate how far removed horizontally and vertically from standard point the position is.
Set the position of a point on the edge of the image that was set as the standard point from the point on the edge of the image data that was set as the standard point.
Set the position of a point on the edge of the image that was set as the standard point from the point on the edge of the image data that was set as the standard point.
| (3) | Size |
Set character size. The width of characters is automatically determined by characters for imprinting.
The composition mode for imprint data when printing and developing can be designated.
When composition mode automatically adjusts the size, if the standard size of imprint data is changed to match the size of the image, the height will change at the same ratio. By doing so, whatever the size of the image, it can imprint the height at the same ratio as the standard size.
If a fixed size is being used in the composition mode, imprinting will be performed at the set size.
The composition mode for imprint data when printing and developing can be designated.
When composition mode automatically adjusts the size, if the standard size of imprint data is changed to match the size of the image, the height will change at the same ratio. By doing so, whatever the size of the image, it can imprint the height at the same ratio as the standard size.
If a fixed size is being used in the composition mode, imprinting will be performed at the set size.
| (4) | Setting details |
Edit character font, style, hemming, color and characters for imprinting.
It is possible to use control characters in the character string. Click on [Focal length], [F number], [Shutter], [ISO speed], [Date], [Time], [Comments] and [Title] to automatically enter control characters.
[List of control characters]
It is possible to use control characters in the character string. Click on [Focal length], [F number], [Shutter], [ISO speed], [Date], [Time], [Comments] and [Title] to automatically enter control characters.
[List of control characters]
| %L | Focal length |
| %F | F number |
| %T | Shutter speed |
| %I | ISO speed |
| %l | Lens |
| %c | Model |
| %Y | Date/time of photograph – year (2 digits) |
| %y | Date/time of photograph – year (4 digits) |
| %M | Date/time of photograph – month |
| %D | Date/time of photograph – day |
| %h | Date/time of photograph – hour |
| %m | Date/time of photograph – minute |
| %s | Date/time of photograph – seconds |
| %n | Filename |
| %C | Comment |
| %t | Title |
| %% | 'Description method for ‘%' |
| %{ | Description method for ‘{' |
| %} | Description method for ‘}' |
| %r | Description method for Enter |
| %?x{string} | Conditional imprinting Designate characters such as L, F or T after ‘%' control characters in the ‘x' following ‘?". Designate characters for display if conditions are met in "characters". Conditional imprinting is a function that takes into consideration conditions of the "characters" displayed as characters for imprinting, displays only if they meet set conditions, and if they do not meet the conditions, does not display them. For example, the focal distance is described as the control character "%L", but by applying this ‘L' to ‘x' for conditional imprinting and setting ‘L' "%?L{character}", if the focal distance is recorded or edited, this will become the condition for displaying the "characters". If defined as "%?L{The focal distance is %L}", and the focal distance has been recorded or edited as "50mm", "The focal distance is 50mm" will be displayed.Nothing will be displayed if there is no focal distance data. |
You can edit images for imprinting, image positions and size.Select an image layer you want to edit from the list of layers and edit with the displayed controls.
| (1) | Standard point |
Designate which point is standard for images and arrangement.
You can designate top-left, top-center, top-right, bottom-left, bottom-center, or bottom-right.
The standard point is displayed as a red point in the left preview.
You can designate top-left, top-center, top-right, bottom-left, bottom-center, or bottom-right.
The standard point is displayed as a red point in the left preview.
| (2) | Position from standard point |
Designate how far removed horizontally and vertically from standard point the position is.
From the point on the edge of the image data that was set as the standard point assigned control,
set the position of a point on the edge of the image that was set as the standard point assigned control.
From the point on the edge of the image data that was set as the standard point assigned control,
set the position of a point on the edge of the image that was set as the standard point assigned control.
| (3) | Size |
Set the width and height of the image.
Size sets the size of the image when reading the image.
The composition mode for imprint data when printing and developing can be designated.
When composition mode automatically adjusts the size, if the standard size of imprint data is changed to match the size of the image, the height will change at the same ratio. By doing so, whatever the size of the image, it can imprint the height at the same ratio as the standard size.
If a fixed size is being used in the composition mode, imprinting will be performed at the set size.
Size sets the size of the image when reading the image.
The composition mode for imprint data when printing and developing can be designated.
When composition mode automatically adjusts the size, if the standard size of imprint data is changed to match the size of the image, the height will change at the same ratio. By doing so, whatever the size of the image, it can imprint the height at the same ratio as the standard size.
If a fixed size is being used in the composition mode, imprinting will be performed at the set size.
| (4) | Selecting image |
Read an image. You can read JPEG and TIFF images.
If it is a TIFF file with alpha information, alpha information will be turned on.
Utilize this if you want to imprint semitransparent images and the like.
If it is a TIFF file with alpha information, alpha information will be turned on.
Utilize this if you want to imprint semitransparent images and the like.
You can change settings for the base size of imprint data and preview displays of the edited image display area.
| (1) | Base size |
Set position and size to the standard size of characters and images for imprinting with imprint data.
Set this standard size.
The composition mode for imprint data when printing and developing can be designated, but if a fixed size is being used in the composition mode, imprinting will be performed at the set size. When composition mode automatically adjusts the size, the ratio of image and character size will remain the same as the base size and the size will change to fit the paper and output size.
Set this standard size.
The composition mode for imprint data when printing and developing can be designated, but if a fixed size is being used in the composition mode, imprinting will be performed at the set size. When composition mode automatically adjusts the size, the ratio of image and character size will remain the same as the base size and the size will change to fit the paper and output size.
| (2) | Preview |
The preview display will display the base size by default.
This can be displayed as a preview for whatever size is automatically adjusted if another size.
For example, you can check how much the size has been automatically adjusted for set imprint data at L size.
This can be displayed as a preview for whatever size is automatically adjusted if another size.
For example, you can check how much the size has been automatically adjusted for set imprint data at L size.
9.7. Import and export settings
The following settings can be exported and saved to a file, and saved settings can be imported and restored.| File output settings |
| Display settings |
| Function settings |
| Shortcut keys settings |
Setting data that is exported is recorded in "SILKYPIX setting file (*.sps)".
9.7.1. Export
To export settings, select [Settings (S)]-[Export settings] from the menu. This will cause the "Export" dialog to appear.
9.7.2. Import | (1) | Save file |
Designate a folder and file name for the file to be recorded.
| (2) | Settings to be exported |
Select the settings you want to save. Whether only one of four settings or all four settings, they will be recorded and saved in a single "sps file".
Settings in the designated file are exported when you click the [Save (S)] button.| * | When you import a setting file exported from SILKYPIX® Developer Studio 6 in a previous version, some settings are lost in a previous version. |
Import exported setting data and restore settings.
To import settings, select [Settings (S)]-[Import settings] from the menu. This will cause the "Import " dialog to appear.
When a setting file is selected for import from here, checks will be placed by items that can be imported. Make selections by putting a check on the items you want to import and click on the [Open (O)] button. Settings from selected items will be restored.
To import settings, select [Settings (S)]-[Import settings] from the menu. This will cause the "Import " dialog to appear.
When a setting file is selected for import from here, checks will be placed by items that can be imported. Make selections by putting a check on the items you want to import and click on the [Open (O)] button. Settings from selected items will be restored.
9.8. Options
9.8.1. Delete access history
This function deletes an access history to folders.
9.8.2. Initialize window positions and display states This function initializes the location of all controls to the default.
9.8.3. Select skin This function allows you to change the background skin of this software. It displays the "Select skin" dialog, and you can select a skin on the dialog.
This new skin is only visible after restarting SILKYPIX® Developer Studio 6. To display with the new skin, please close this software once and re-execute it.
9.8.3.1. Large-sized skin
Some of the available skins have "Large-sized skin" after their name. These skins are displayed about 1.4 times the size of normal skins.
If you use a monitor with a high resolution and the software and feel that buttons or sliders are small, this will improve visibility and make mouse operations easier.
This new skin is only visible after restarting SILKYPIX® Developer Studio 6. To display with the new skin, please close this software once and re-execute it.
9.8.3.1. Large-sized skin
Some of the available skins have "Large-sized skin" after their name. These skins are displayed about 1.4 times the size of normal skins.
If you use a monitor with a high resolution and the software and feel that buttons or sliders are small, this will improve visibility and make mouse operations easier.
9.9. Troubleshooting settings
You can set following settings according to the instruction from our support when troubles occur in your system environment.
Note that when you change settings by your own judgment, there is a possibility that a program does not run normally, or the performance drops significantly.
9.9.1. Initialize user configuration files
9.9.3. Troubleshooting settings
9.9.3.1. Prohibit parallel processing during developing
In order to achieve smooth operation even during complicated processing, SILKYPIX® has adopted multithread processing and multiprocessing in a positive way and achieved high performance by operating microprocessors with high efficiency.
As the result, there is a possibility that SILKYPIX® decreases performance of the other software which are running simultaneously because the microprocessors are handling heavy loads during development processing.
In addition, because the microprocessors are handling heavy loads, hardware operational failure has been reported. For example, a high temperature warning because of increased temperature of the processors, unstable operation, rebooting a PC and so forth.
In order to avoid these trouble, this setting controls microprocessor activity ratio and limits temperature rise.
Furthermore, if you want to specify more enhanced setting for limiting temperature rise, refer to '9.9.3.2. Develop slowly'.
9.9.3.2. Develop slowly
Note that when you change settings by your own judgment, there is a possibility that a program does not run normally, or the performance drops significantly.
9.9.1. Initialize user configuration files
Initialize SILKYPIX user configuration files by selecting [Help (H)]-[Troubleshooting]-[Initialize user configuration files] from the menu.
When you perform this process, you return to the original conditions for all settings such as function settings, display settings, file output settings and setting for trouble shooting, as well as folder history, window locations, etc.
After performing this operation, the program will shut down, so please restart it. It will start with settings in their initialized conditions.
9.9.2. Product key registration test When you perform this process, you return to the original conditions for all settings such as function settings, display settings, file output settings and setting for trouble shooting, as well as folder history, window locations, etc.
After performing this operation, the program will shut down, so please restart it. It will start with settings in their initialized conditions.
Test whether or not you can use on-line registration for your product key from your PC.
When you select [Help (H)]-[Troubleshooting]-[Product key registration test] from the menu, the "Product key registration test" dialog will be displayed.
Click on the [TEST] button to begin the test.
If "You can register the product key in this environment." is displayed, you can perform online registration of your product key from your PC under current conditions.
If "You cannot register the product key in this environment." is displayed, you cannot perform online registration of your product key from your PC under current conditions.
If it is determined that you cannot perform online registration of your product key, enter your "Serial number" and "Product key" in the "Product key registration" dialog and register offline by clicking on the "Offline registration" button.
Please see "1.2.2.2. Offline Registration of Product Key" for details on offline registration.
When you select [Help (H)]-[Troubleshooting]-[Product key registration test] from the menu, the "Product key registration test" dialog will be displayed.
Click on the [TEST] button to begin the test.
If "You can register the product key in this environment." is displayed, you can perform online registration of your product key from your PC under current conditions.
If "You cannot register the product key in this environment." is displayed, you cannot perform online registration of your product key from your PC under current conditions.
If it is determined that you cannot perform online registration of your product key, enter your "Serial number" and "Product key" in the "Product key registration" dialog and register offline by clicking on the "Offline registration" button.
Please see "1.2.2.2. Offline Registration of Product Key" for details on offline registration.
9.9.3. Troubleshooting settings 9.9.3.1. Prohibit parallel processing during developing
In order to achieve smooth operation even during complicated processing, SILKYPIX® has adopted multithread processing and multiprocessing in a positive way and achieved high performance by operating microprocessors with high efficiency.As the result, there is a possibility that SILKYPIX® decreases performance of the other software which are running simultaneously because the microprocessors are handling heavy loads during development processing.
In addition, because the microprocessors are handling heavy loads, hardware operational failure has been reported. For example, a high temperature warning because of increased temperature of the processors, unstable operation, rebooting a PC and so forth.
In order to avoid these trouble, this setting controls microprocessor activity ratio and limits temperature rise.
Furthermore, if you want to specify more enhanced setting for limiting temperature rise, refer to '9.9.3.2. Develop slowly'.
This setting aims for verifying trouble of CPU thermal runaway caused by temperature rise.
When this setting is checked, all development processes such as creating preview and thumbnail, develop, batch develop and so forth are executed slowly.
By executing development process slowly and reducing the amount of load placed on CPU, heat generation of CPU can be controlled.
If the thermal runaway occurs while executing development process and changing development parameters, you should check this setting.
If the thermal runaway does not occur when you check this setting, there may be a problem about the countermeasure of heating in your PC environment.
If you continue to use a PC in this condition, the thermal runaway may give some damage to your PC, for example, break the data recorded in a hard disk.
This "To develop slowly" aims for only discovering trouble. Even though a PC runs with stability in this mode, it is dangerous to use it continuously in this condition.
In case of thermal runaway, there is a high possibility that breakage of data recorded in a hard disk will occur. This is quite different from a case that program runs abnormally and completes.
At the worst, the OS itself will not start up, and all data will be lost. We strongly recommend you not to use your PC continuously in this "To develop slowly" enabled.
[If you believe SILKYPIX is not properly operating due to thermal runaway]
9.9.3.3. Delete manufacturer name from Exif information When this setting is checked, all development processes such as creating preview and thumbnail, develop, batch develop and so forth are executed slowly.
By executing development process slowly and reducing the amount of load placed on CPU, heat generation of CPU can be controlled.
If the thermal runaway occurs while executing development process and changing development parameters, you should check this setting.
If the thermal runaway does not occur when you check this setting, there may be a problem about the countermeasure of heating in your PC environment.
If you continue to use a PC in this condition, the thermal runaway may give some damage to your PC, for example, break the data recorded in a hard disk.
This "To develop slowly" aims for only discovering trouble. Even though a PC runs with stability in this mode, it is dangerous to use it continuously in this condition.
In case of thermal runaway, there is a high possibility that breakage of data recorded in a hard disk will occur. This is quite different from a case that program runs abnormally and completes.
At the worst, the OS itself will not start up, and all data will be lost. We strongly recommend you not to use your PC continuously in this "To develop slowly" enabled.
[If you believe SILKYPIX is not properly operating due to thermal runaway]
When this damage occurs, you need to stop using this software and execute the following measures.
| (1) | Is there any obstacle around a cooling fan in a PC? |
You need to check whether dust clogs a fan or a fan is covered with dust. If it is too dirty, you should clean it according to a manual of your PC.
| (2) | Is PC installed at an appropriate place? |
You need to check whether a wall blocks ventilation of fan or thermal radiation because a wall is too close to a PC. You should avoid locating a PC where heat stays. Rather you should install it where ventilation is good.
If a room temperature is high, you should be careful for heat radiation from a PC. You may install it near to an air conditioner.
If a room temperature is high, you should be careful for heat radiation from a PC. You may install it near to an air conditioner.
| (3) | Please consult a manufacturer. |
SILKYPIX® Developer Studio 6 runs a CPU with high efficiency. Because of this, we say that a temperature of CPU gets higher than a case of running other software.
However, if a PC does not stand the heat, a problem does exist in a PC.
If thermal runaway occurs even in an appropriate locating condition, there is a possibility that PC's countermeasure to heat is not perfect.
You should consult a manufacturer about this thermal runaway.
You may be suggested to initialize BIOS or update it. You need to follow directions given from a manufacturer to take measures.
However, if a PC does not stand the heat, a problem does exist in a PC.
If thermal runaway occurs even in an appropriate locating condition, there is a possibility that PC's countermeasure to heat is not perfect.
You should consult a manufacturer about this thermal runaway.
You may be suggested to initialize BIOS or update it. You need to follow directions given from a manufacturer to take measures.
| (4) | In case of a custom-built PC, please enhance countermeasure for cooling. |
Is grease between CPU and heat sink sufficient? Is capacity of fan enough? Is ventilation in a PC ensured? Please enhance a heat radiation capacity. It is quite effective to open a PC and to blow air directly from a fan into it.
This setting aims for avoiding the trouble which the Exif information is displayed incorrectly by some other software like an Exif viewer tool.
9.9.3.4. Restrict simultaneous file access Restrict simultaneous access to files on multiple processors. Normally, using multiple processors allows quicker processing, but there are cases, depending on the machine and environment you use, when processing is concentrated on file access, causing it to slow down. In such a case, use this setting.