User Guide

ACDSee Pro 2.5 - User Guide
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Applying a Topographic Map effect
You can use the Topographic Map effect to change the details of your images into contour lines.
You can save your options as a preset for future use.
To apply a Topographic Map effect:
1. On the Edit Panel, click Effects, and then double-click Topographic Map.
2. On the Topographic Map tab, drag the Rounding slider to adjust the amount of curve in
the counter lines.
3. Drag the Number of lines slider to specify how many contour lines you want to add.
4. Do one of the following:
x Click Done to accept your changes and close the Topographic Map tab.
x Click Cancel to discard your changes and close the tab.
Adding a Vignette
You can use the Vignette effect to add a frame around a subject, such as a person or a bouquet
of flowers. You can change the focal point in the portrait. You can also control the appearance
of the border. You can save your options as a preset for use at another time.
To apply a Vignette effect:
1. On the Edit Panel, click Borders, and then select the Vignette tab.
2. On the Vignette tab, set the options as described below.
3. Do one of the following:
x Click Done to apply your changes and close the tab.
x Click Cancel to discard all changes and close the tab.
Vignette options
Horizontal Specifies the focal point of the portrait on the horizontal axis. A value of
500 places the center in the middle of the photo.
Vertical Specifies the focal point of the portrait on the vertical axis. A value of 500
places the center in the middle of the photo.
Clear zone Specifies the size of the clear area around the focal point in the portrait.
Drag the slider to the left to reduce the size of the clear area. Drag the
slider to the right to increase the size of the clear area.
Transition
zone
Specifies the width of the transition area between the clear zone and the
frame. Drag the slider to the left to narrow the transition area. Drag the
slider to the right to widen the transition area.
Stretch Stretches the vignette horizontally to make the shape elliptical rather than
round.