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Table of contents
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1.1
About the Manual
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1.2
About Nero CoverDesigner
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1.3
Nero CoverDesigner Versions
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1.4
Working with Nero CoverDesigner
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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
12
3.2.3
Text Toolbar
12
3.2.4
Modify Objects Toolbar
12
3.2.5
Align Toolbar
13
3.2.6
Tools Toolbar
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3.2.7
Floating Toolbar
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3.3
Drawing Area
14
3.4
Objects
15
3.5
Dynamic Objects
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New Document Window
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4.1
Document Type
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4.2
Standard Document Type
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4.3
DVD Case Document Type
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4.4
DVD Slim Case Document Type
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4.5
BD Case Document Type
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4.6
BD Slim Case Document Type
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4.7
Multi Box Document Type
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4.8
Maxi Document Type
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4.9
Slim Pack Document Type
21
4.10
Mini CD Document Type
21
4.11
Biz Card Document Type
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4.12
Rectangular Biz Card Document Type
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4.13
LightScribe Document Type
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Creating a New Document
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5.1
Creating a Nero AAC Document
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5.2
Creating a New Document or Image Document
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Editing a Document
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6.1
Adding a Cover Element
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6.2
Modifying the Template Later on
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6.3
Assigning a Paper Stock
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Designing the Cover Element
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7.1
Inserting an Object
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7.2
Editing an Object
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7.3
Converting Artistic Text
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7.4
Applying Image Effects
31
7.5
Inserting and Editing a Background
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Document Data Window
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8.1
Document
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8.2
Disc
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8.3
Audio/Chapter Data
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8.4
File System
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8.5
Video/Picture Data
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8.6
Data Entry
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8.6.1
Track/Chapter
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8.6.2
File Information
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8.6.3
Picture
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Properties and Background Properties Window
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9.1
Pen Tab
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9.2
Brush Tab
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9.3
Text Tab
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9.4
Text Box Tab
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9.5
Bend Tab
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9.6
Image Tab
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9.7
Image Effects
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9.8
Import Picture Tab
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9.9
Tracks and Folder Tab
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9.10
Field Tab
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Geometry Window
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10.1
Geometry Window for Bent Objects
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Align Elements Window
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12
Design Tools
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12.1
Grid
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12.2
Guidelines
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13
Creating and Editing a Template
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13.1
Creating a Template
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13.2
Modifying a Template
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Saving a Document
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15
Storing a Cover in a Nero AAC File
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16
Printing the Document
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16.1
Print Window
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16.1.1
Properties Tab
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16.1.2
Elements Tab
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Print Settings and Paper Stocks
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17.1
Printer Calibration
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17.2
Paper Stocks Window
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17.3
Creating a Paper Stock Profile
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17.4
Default Paper Stock Settings
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18
Printing LightScribe Label
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18.1
LightScribe Print Properties Window
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Printing Labelflash Label
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19.1
Labelflash Print Properties Window
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20
Nero MediaBrowser
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21
Program Settings
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21.1
Application Options Window
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21.2
Specifying Default Settings for Objects
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Technical Information
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22.1
System Requirements
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22.2
Audio Formats and Codecs
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22.3
Video Formats and Codecs
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22.4
Image Formats
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22.5
Formats for Playlists
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Index
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24
Contact
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1.1 About 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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Carry out these actions in the order specified.
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interface. They are shown in boldface.
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are shown in red and underlined.
Indicates keyboard shortcuts for entering commands.
1.2 About 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, Blu -ray 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 compatibl e m edia.
1.3 Nero CoverDesigner Versions
Nero CoverDesigner is available as part of Nero Multimedia Suite and as part of Nero
Burning ROM.
Nero CoverDesigner as part of Nero Burning ROM does not offer access to Nero
MediaBrowser unless Nero Kwik Media is installed.
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You can always upgrade your Nero Burning ROM Suite at www.nero.com.
Nero CoverDesigner is in general 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
See also
Nero MediaBrowser →74
1.4 Working with Nero CoverDesigner
If you want to design a cover with Nero Co verDes i gne r , 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.
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With a LightScribe recorder and Nero CoverDesigner, you can print labels dir ectly
on LightScribe media (see Printing LightScribe Labels→ 69).
With a Labelflash recorder and Nero CoverDesigner, you can print labels directly
on Labelflash media (see Printing Labelflash Labels→ 71).
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
Adding a Cover Element →25
Modifying the Template Later on →25
Inserting and Editing a Background →31
Print Window →60
Printing LightScribe Label →69
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