Nero Cover Designer User Manual

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Nero CoverDesigner

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		Table of contents
Table of Contents
1	Start Successfully	6
1.1	About the Manual	6
1.2	About Nero CoverDesigner	6
1.3	Nero CoverDesigner Versions	6
1.4	Working With Nero CoverDesigner	6
2	Starting the Program	8
3	Main Screen	9
3.1	Menu Bar	9
3.2	Toolbars	10
3.2.1	Standard Toolbar	10
3.2.2	View Toolbar	11
3.2.3	Text Toolbar	11
3.2.4	Modify Objects Toolbar	12
3.2.5	Tools Toolbar	12
3.2.6	Align Toolbar	13
3.2.7	Floating Toolbar	13
3.3	Drawing Area	14
3.4	Objects	14
3.5	Dynamic Objects	14
4	New Document Window	16
4.1	Document Type	17
4.2	Standard Document Type	17
4.3	DVD Case Document Type	18
4.4	DVD Slim Case Document Type	18
4.5	BD Case Document Type	19
4.6	BD Slim Case Document Type	19
4.7	Multi Box Document Type	19
4.8	Maxi Document Type	20
4.9	Slim Pack Document Type	20
4.10	Mini CD Document Type	20
4.11	Biz Card Document Type	21
4.12	Rectangular Biz Card Document Type	21
4.13	LightScribe Document Type	21
5	Creating a New Document	22
5.1	Creating a Nero AAC Document	22
5.2	Creating a New Document or Image	22
	Document

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6	Editing a Document	24
6.1	Adding a Cover Element	24
6.2	Modifying the Template Later on	24
6.3	Assigning a Paper Stock	24
7	Designing The Cover Element	26
7.1	Inserting an Object	26
7.2	Editing an Object	27
7.3	Converting Artistic Text	29
7.4	Applying Image Effects	29
7.5	Inserting And Editing a Background	30
8	Document Data Window	32
8.1	Document	33
8.2	Disc	33
8.3	Audio/Chapter Data	34
8.4	File System	34
8.5	Video/Picture Data	35
8.6	Data Entry	35
8.6.1	Track/Chapter	36
8.6.2	File Information	36
8.6.3	Picture	36
9	Properties And Background Proper-	37
	ties Window
9.1	Pen Tab	38
9.2	Brush Tab	39
9.3	Text Tab	41
9.4	Text Box Tab	41
9.5	Bend Tab	42
9.6	Image Tab	42
9.7	Image Effects	44
9.8	Import Picture Tab	45
9.9	Tracks And Folder Tab	46
9.10	Field Tab	49
10	Geometry Window	51
10.1	Geometry Window For Bent Objects	51
11	Align Elements Window	53
12	Design Tools	53
12.1	Grid	54

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		Table of contents
12.2	Guidelines	54
13	Creating And Editing a Template	55
13.1	Creating a Template	55
13.2	Modifying a Template	55
14	Saving a Document	57
15	Storing a Cover in a Nero AAC File	58
16	Printing the Document	59
16.1	Print Window	59
16.1.1	Properties Tab	59
16.1.2	Elements Tab	61
17	Print Settings And Paper Stocks	63
17.1	Printer Calibration	63
17.2	Paper Stocks Window	63
17.3	Creating a Paper Stock Profile	65
17.4	Default Paper Stock Settings	66
18	Printing LightScribe Label	68
18.1	LightScribe Print Properties Window	68
19	Printing Labelflash Label	69
19.1	Labelflash Print Properties Window	70
20	Program Settings	73
20.1	Application Preferences Window	73
20.2	Specifying Default Settings For Ob-	73
	jects
21	Technical Information	75
21.1	System Requirements	75
21.2	Audio Formats and Codecs	75
21.3	Video Formats and Codecs	75
21.4	Image Formats	75
21.5	Formats for Playlists	75
22	Index	76
23	Contact	79

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1 Start Successfully

1.1About the Manual

This manual is intended for all users who want to learn how to use Nero CoverDesigner. It is process-based and explains how to achieve a specific objective on a step-by-step basis.

To make best use of this documentation, please note the following conventions:

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	cisely followed.
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1. Start …	The number at the beginning of a line indicates a prompt for action.
	Carry out these actions in the order specified.
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OK	Indicates text passages or buttons that appear in the program inter-
	face. They are shown in boldface.
(see…)	Indicates references to other chapters. They are executed as links and
	are shown in red and underlined.
[…]	Indicates keyboard shortcuts for entering commands.

1.2About Nero CoverDesigner

Nero CoverDesigner is a powerful application for creating custom cover elements such as booklets, inlays, and labels. Nero CoverDesigner supports cover elements for a wide range of disc types, such as CD jewel cases, DVD cases, multi-boxes, maxi CDs, slim packs, business cards, and more.

Nero CoverDesigner supports LightScribe and Labelflash recorders, which you can use to print labels directly on compatible media.

1.3Nero CoverDesigner Versions

Nero CoverDesigner is available in two different versions: Nero CoverDesigner and Nero CoverDesigner Essentials.

Nero CoverDesigner Essentials does not offer the following features:

Creating and burning labels with LightScribe

Creating and burning labels with Labelflash

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1.4Working With Nero CoverDesigner

If you want to design a cover with Nero CoverDesigner, you must create a new document first. If the document should contain a tracklist, directory, and/or fields, enter the document data.

You can now design the document as desired. You can:

add cover elements if desired,

assign another template,

insert and edit objects such as text and pictures on the tabs, and

design the background.

Before the document is printed, you can set different printing options.

With a LightScribe recorder and Nero CoverDesigner, you can print labels directly on LightScribe media (see Printing LightScribe Labels→ 68).

With a Labelflash recorder and Nero CoverDesigner, you can print labels directly on Labelflash media (see Printing Labelflash Labels→ 69).

Creating and burning labels with LightScribe or Labelflash is only available in the full version.

You can always upgrade your Essentials version at www.nero.com to get the full version with all the functions.

See also

Printing Labelflash Label → 69

Printing LightScribe Label → 68

Print Window → 59

Inserting And Editing a Background → 30

Modifying the Template Later on → 24

Adding a Cover Element → 24

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2 Starting the Program

To start Nero CoverDesigner via Nero StartSmart, proceed as follows:

1.Click the Nero StartSmart icon.

The Nero StartSmart window is opened.

2.Click the button.

The list of Nero applications is displayed.

3.Select the Nero CoverDesigner entry in the selection list.

The Nero CoverDesigner window is opened.

You have started Nero CoverDesigner via Nero StartSmart.

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3 Main Screen

The main screen is the starting point for all actions that can be performed using Nero CoverDesigner.

The screen consists of a menu bar, several toolbars, and a drawing area.

Nero CoverDesigner Main Screen

3.1Menu Bar

The menu bar offers the following menus:

Menu	Opens the File menu, which provides file-related functions such as open,
File	save, and close. In addition, you can save files as templates, configure your
	printer and paper stock, make program-specific settings, as well as import
	and export information from and to Nero AAC files.
Menu	Opens the Edit menu, which provides editing functions such as cut, paste,
Edit	duplicate, and delete. In addition, you can copy properties, change the ap-
	plied template, change the backgrounds of the cover elements as well as add
	or delete cover elements as desired.
Menu	Opens the View menu, which allows you to hide and display screen and cov-
View	er elements. In addition, you can display and use grid and guide lines as well
	as display objects in the editable area only.

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Menu	Opens the Object menu, which you can use for editing the individual objects
Object	of your drawing: You can insert objects, change their shape and position,
	group objects, as well as open the Properties window where you can edit the
	properties of objects. In addition, you can insert a background and set default
	settings for objects.
Menu	Opens the Data menu with the Document Data entry, which allows you to
Data	enter document-specific data such as the disc name or track entries.
Menu	Opens the Window menu, which allows you to change the position and ar-
Window	rangement of multiple open documents on the main screen (drawing area).
	All open documents can also be closed.
Menu	Opens the TWAIN menu, which allows you to scan pictures if a scanner is
TWAIN	attached.
Menu	Opens the Help menu, which offers information on different subjects.
Help

3.2Toolbars

The following toolbars are available in Nero CoverDesigner:

Standard	Provides standard functions for the document and objects.
View	Allows you to zoom in or out of the drawing area. In addition, you can
	select a paper stock for the current document.
Text	Allows you to format text. In addition, you can choose the font and size of
	the text.
Modify Objects	Provides functions for modifying and editing objects.
Tools	Provides various tools which you can use for inserting or selecting ob-
	jects in the drawing area.

3.2.1 Standard Toolbar

The following icons are available in the Standard toolbar:

Opens the New Document window where you can select the document type and template for a new document.

Opens an existing Nero CoverDesigner document or a Nero CoverDesigner template.

Saves the current Nero CoverDesigner document.

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Prints the current Nero CoverDesigner document.

Opens the LightScribe Print Properties window, where you can configure the printing options for LightScribe and print a LightScribe label.

This icon is only available if a LightScribe recorder is connected.

Cuts out a selected object and stores it on the clipboard.

Copies a selected object to the clipboard.

Deletes a selected object.

Applies the properties of one object to another.

Undoes the last editing step.

Restores an editing step that has been undone.

Opens the About Nero CoverDesigner window, where you can view the version number, for example.

Opens the integrated online help.

Opens the Document Data window, where you can enter data such as the disc title and tracks for the document.

Opens the Labelflash Print Properties window, where you can configure the printing options for Labelflash and print a Labelflash label.

This icon is only available if a Labelflash recorder is connected.

Creating and burning labels with LightScribe or Labelflash is only available in the full version.

You can always upgrade your Essentials version at www.nero.com to get the full version with all the functions.

3.2.2 View Toolbar

The following icons are available in the View toolbar:

Magnifies the current view of the drawing area.

Reduces the size of the current view of the drawing area.

Restores the standard view of the drawing area.

Magnifies a selected area of the drawing area.

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3.2.3 Text Toolbar

The following icons are available in the Text toolbar:

Changes the selected text to bold.

Changes the selected text to italics.

Underlines the selected text.

3.2.4 Modify Objects Toolbar

The following icons are available in the Modify Objects toolbar:

Opens the Properties window for a selected object.

Applies a margin color to the selected object.

Applies a fill color to the selected object.

Positions the selected object in front of all the others.

Moves the selected object behind all the others.

Moves the selected object one position towards the top.

Moves the selected object one position towards the back.

Groups multiple selected objects.

Ungroups objects.

See also

Properties And Background Properties Window → 37

3.2.5Tools Toolbar

The following icons are available in the Tool toolbar:

Activates the selection tool, used to select objects.

Activates the line tool, which you can use to insert a line.

Activates the rectangle tool, which you can use to insert a rectangle.

Activates the ellipse tool, which you can use to insert an ellipse.

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Activates the text tool, which you can use to insert a text graphic.

Activates the text box tool, which you can use to insert a text box.

Activates the track list tool, which you can use to insert a track list. A track list is a list of audio files (tracks).

Activates the directory tool, which you can use to insert a folder. The folder refers to data files.

Activates the image tool, which you can use to insert an image.

Activates the field tool, which you can use to insert different fields.

Track lists, directories, and fields are dynamic objects. The contents that are entered in the document data are entered here. You can modify this data as well. Dynamic objects are particularly useful for creating templates.

3.2.6 Align Toolbar

The following icons are available in the Align toolbar:

Aligns the object to the left margin.

Centers the object horizontally.

Aligns the object to the right margin.

Aligns the object to the top margin.

Centers the object vertically.

Aligns the object to the bottom margin.

Opens the Align elements window. Here you can align the object relative to another object.

See also

Align Elements Window → 53

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3.2.7 Floating Toolbar

When you select a dynamic object and leave the mouse over the object, a floating toolbar appears after a brief interval.

The following icons are available in the floating toolbar:

Opens the Properties window.

Opens the Document Data window.

3.3Drawing Area

The cover elements are designed in the drawing area. The drawing area consists of tabs for the different cover elements that belong to the selected document type or that you have added to a user-defined type, as well as the rulers at the top and on the left.

You can use the tabs in the drawing area to switch between the individual cover elements. If you want to view multiple cover elements at the same time, you can select the cover elements that should be visible from the View menu: The drawing area will then be divided into subwindows.

On the tabs you will find:

an editable, unshaded area the size and shape of the selected cover element where the cover element is designed, and

a shaded, non-editable area.

The gray line in the editable area is the edge of the cover element. The white outer margin represents the bleed area, which you can configure on the Printing tab of the Application Preferences window (see Application Preferences Window→ 73).

3.4Objects

An object in Nero CoverDesigner is a design element that can be placed in the drawing area. Objects can be inserted, duplicated, moved, their size, shape, and appearance modified, and edited.

The following objects are available in Nero CoverDesigner:

Geometric objects: line, rectangle, ellipse

Artistic text

Text box

Picture

Dynamic objects: track list, directory, and fields

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3.5Dynamic Objects

Track lists, directories, and fields are dynamic objects. These objects take the majority of their contents from the document data. Therefore, you cannot enter text in the objects; you must enter the contents in the document data instead.

The following dynamic objects are available:

Tracklist The track list takes its contents from the document data that contains the audio/chapter data for the tracks/chapters of an audio CD. Sample contents might be an automatically assigned sequential track number or information about the artist and/or title.

Directory The directory takes its contents from the document data that contains the files from the file system of a data CD. Sample contents might be an automatically assigned sequential number, the file path and/or file name.

Fields Fields take their contents primarily from the document data, for example, information about the title, artist, disc title, and/or release data. In addition, information about the save or print date and a user-defined text entry can be displayed as well.

See also

Document Data Window → 32

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4 New Document Window

When you start Nero CoverDesigner, the New Document window is automatically opened

along with the main screen. This window is your starting point for creating a new document. You can also open the window with the icon on the toolbar in the main screen.

The New Document window consists of two selection lists, a preview window and setting options.

New Document

The document types are displayed in the left selection list. Templates for the selected document type are displayed in the right selection list, and there are four tabs available:

Audio For the Audio CD disc type

Data For the data disc disc type

Audio and Data For the audio and data disc type

Video For the video disc type

The tabs contain templates for each disc type. The template can contain relevant fields like the playing time, or a track list for audio CDs. The disc type is automatically correctly set in the document data of a template. The cover elements can be displayed with the template design in the preview window. The following setting options are available in the New Document window:

Discs Sets the number of the Disk cover element in the document. Up to four discs can be added to the document.

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	New Document Window
Create new	Creates a template, i.e. the document is saved in *.nct format and ap-
template	pears in the templates list.
OK	Creates a new document and closes the window.
Cancel	Cancels the procedure and closes the window.

4.1Document Type

With Nero CoverDesigner, you can select different document types. Each document type contains predefined cover elements that you can design.

The following cover elements are available:

Booklet	Insert in the interior of the CD, DVD or Blu-ray case as a booklet or
	individual sheet. Visible from the front in disc cases made from
	clear plastic. Normally it contains additional information about the
	disc, such as the track titles for Audio CDs.
Inlay	Insert in the back of the CD case. For DVD and Blu-ray cases, a
	continuous sheet that is inserted into the outer case of the
	DVD/Blu-ray. The inlay is visible from the outside.
Disc	Label in the form of a disc.
Mini disc	Label in mini disc / Biz Card / rectangular Biz Card form.
/(rectangular) Biz
Card

When you select a document type, predefined cover elements that you can design are automatically added to the document.

If you would like to choose the cover elements yourself, select the Custom document type. Here you can insert any cover element you wish into the current document with the Edit > Insert New Page menu item.

The Full Template document type makes all the cover elements available.

Up to four discs can be added as cover elements to the Standard, DVD Case,

BD Case, Multi Box, Maxi, Slim Pack and Custom document types by adding an additional disc to the document data (see Document Data Window→ 32).

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New Document Window

4.2Standard Document Type

The Standard document type corresponds to the customary jewel case for CDs. Jewel case packaging is usually made from clear plastic. The front and the back are joined by a hinge. There is space for the booklet behind the front piece. The tray holds the CD inside. The tray can be removed. There is room for the inlay under the tray.

Jewel Case

The following elements can be designed with Nero CoverDesigner:

CD Booklet (Front)

CD Booklet (Rear)

Inlay

Disc

4.3DVD Case Document Type

A DVD case is a type of packaging for DVDs. The packaging is larger than a normal CD case and has a fold in the middle. The booklet is placed inside. The inlay is inserted between the plastic film and the exterior.

DVD Case

The following elements can be designed with Nero CoverDesigner:

DVD Booklet for the Interior

DVD Inlay for the Case

Disc

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New Document Window

4.4DVD Slim Case Document Type

The DVD Slim Case document type corresponds to the customary slim case for DVDs. Slim case packaging is usually made from clear plastic. The front and the back are joined by a hinge. There is space for the booklet behind the front piece. The tray holds the DVD inside. The tray can be removed.

The following elements can be designed with Nero CoverDesigner:

DVD Slim Booklet

DVD Slim Booklet (Mid)

Disc

4.5BD Case Document Type

A BD case is a type of packaging for Blu-ray Discs. The packaging has a fold in the middle. The booklet is placed inside. The inlay is inserted between the plastic film and the exterior.

The following elements can be designed with Nero CoverDesigner:

BD Booklet

BD Inlay

Disc

4.6BD Slim Case Document Type

The BD Slim Case document type corresponds to the customary slim case for Blu-ray Discs. Slim case packaging is usually made from clear plastic. The front and the back are joined by a hinge. There is space for the booklet behind the front piece. The tray holds the Blu-ray Disc inside.

The following elements can be designed with Nero CoverDesigner:

BD Slim Booklet

BD Slim Booklet (Mid)

Disc

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4.7Multi Box Document Type

A multi box is a type of packaging for multiple CDs and can usually be opened on two sides.

The following elements can be designed with Nero CoverDesigner:

CD Booklet (Front)

CD Booklet (Rear)

Front CD Inlay

Rear CD Inlay

Disk 1

Disk 2

4.8Maxi Document Type

The maxi format was developed for single CDs, i.e., CDs that contain one track instead of an entire album. A maxi case is thinner than a CD jewel case. Instead of a booklet, it includes a sheet that has been folded twice on the right side so that it has a legible spine. The tray that contains the CD is integrated in the case and cannot be removed.

The following elements can be designed with Nero CoverDesigner:

Maxi Inlay

Disc

4.9Slim Pack Document Type

A slim pack is thinner than a maxi CD. It is used for single CDs and data discs created at home. Instead of a booklet it includes a single sheet that is not folded.

The following elements can be designed with Nero CoverDesigner:

CD Booklet (Front)

CD Booklet (Rear)

Disc

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4.10 Mini CD Document Type

A mini CD is a CD with a diameter of 8 cm. Most drives have a recess in the tray for mini CDs.

The following element can be designed with Nero CoverDesigner:

Mini Inlay (Front)

Mini Inlay (Rear)

Mini-Disc

4.11 Biz Card Document Type

The oval Biz Card is also known as a business card CD and is often used for advertising purposes.

The following element can be designed with Nero CoverDesigner:

Biz Card

4.12 Rectangular Biz Card Document Type

The rectangular biz card has the same format as a standard business card.

The following element can be designed with Nero CoverDesigner:

Rectangular Biz Card

4.13 LightScribe Document Type

If you have a LightScribe recorder, you can print the label side of a LightScribe CD/DVD with Nero CoverDesigner. The label side of the disc has a special color or thermal layer which is heated by the laser in the recorder so that pictures and text are printed.

This function is only available in the full version. You can always upgrade your

Essentials version at www.nero.com to get the full version with all the functions.

This function is only available in recorders that support LightScribe technology.

The following element can be designed with Nero CoverDesigner:

Disc

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5 Creating a New Document

There are three types of documents in Nero CoverDesigner. The distinguishing feature is how the background of the cover elements is created:

Standard Document The background is created by the user as desired or taken from the template.

Picture Document A selected picture is used for the background of all cover elements.

Nero AAC Document The cover art saved in the Nero AAC file (*.mp4) is used for the background of all cover elements.

5.1Creating a Nero AAC Document

With Nero CoverDesigner, an album cover that has been stored in a Nero AAC file can be extracted and then used as the basis for a Nero CoverDesigner document.

To create a Nero AAC document, proceed as follows:

1.Click the File > New Cover from Nero AAC menu.

The Open window is opened.

2.Select a Nero AAC file that contains a cover and then click the Open button.

The New Document window is opened; the Custom document type is selected.

3.If you want to design a cover for Nero AAC Audio, click the Audio tab. If you want to design a cover for Nero AAC Video, click the Video tab.

4.Select the Nero AAC Cover template.

5.Click the OK button.

The New Document window is closed. In the drawing area, the cover elements that were stored in the Nero AAC file are displayed. The cover is used as the background picture.

You have created a new Nero AAC document and can now finish the design.

See also

Designing The Cover Element → 26

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5.2Creating a New Document or Image Document

To create a new document or picture document, proceed as follows:

1.If you want to create a new document, click the icon in the toolbar.

The New Document window is opened.

2.If you want to create a new picture document:

1.Click the File > New Cover from Picture menu.

The Open window is opened.

2.Select the desired image file and then click the Open button.

The New Document window is opened.

3.Select a document type from the left selection list.

The right selection list displays the templates for the selected document type; the Audio tab is selected by default.

4.Click one of the tabs in the right selection list to select a disc type.

The selection list displays the templates for the selected document and disc type.

5.Select an already designed template or the Empty Document template from the selection list on the right.

The selected template is displayed in the preview area.

6.If applicable, enter the number of discs that the document should contain.

You can increase the number of discs in the document afterwards by adding a disc to the document data.

7.Click the OK button.

The New Document window is closed. If you selected a template that contains dynamic objects, the Document Data window is opened.

8.If the Document Data was opened, enter the document data, and then click the OK button.

The document data is applied and the Document Data window is closed. In the drawing area, the cover elements of the selected document type are displayed on tabs. If you have created a picture document, the selected picture is inserted as the background picture of all the cover elements.

You have created a new document and can now finish the design.

See also

Designing The Cover Element → 26

Document Type → 17

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Editing a Document

6 Editing a Document

6.1Adding a Cover Element

If you selected the Custom document type, only the cover element for the disc label is initially available on the Disc 1 tab. You can add new cover elements to the document, however.

Proceed as follows:

1.Click the Edit > Insert New Page menu in the main screen.

The Insert Page window is opened.

2.Select the cover element that you want to add to the current document.

3.Click the Insert button.

The window is closed. The corresponding tab with the new cover element is added to the document.

Deleting Cover Elements

You can remove cover elements with the Edit > Remove Current Page menu item. A document must contain at least one cover element, however.

6.2Modifying the Template Later on

You can later modify the template used for a document in order to select another design.

The document data of the original document remains intact but not necessarily all the inserted objects. Inserted objects are only retained if you select a template with the same document and disc type.

To modify a template, proceed as follows:

1.Click the Edit > Change Template menu in the main screen.

The Choose New Template window is opened.

2.Select a new template from the right selection list.

The Choose New Template window is closed.

The document appears with the design of the selected template.

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