Nero Cover Designer Instruction Manual

Manual

Nero CoverDesigner

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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	7
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	13
3.2.7	Floating Toolbar	14
3.3	Drawing Area	14
3.4	Objects	15
3.5	Dynamic Objects	15
4	New Document Window	16
4.1	Document Type	17
4.2	Standard Document Type	18
4.3	DVD Case Document Type	18
4.4	DVD Slim Case Document Type	19
4.5	BD Case Document Type	19
4.6	BD Slim Case Document Type	20
4.7	Multi Box Document Type	20
4.8	Maxi Document Type	21
4.9	Slim Pack Document Type	21
4.10	Mini CD Document Type	21
4.11	Biz Card Document Type	21
4.12	Rectangular Biz Card Document Type	22
4.13	LightScribe Document Type	22
5	Creating a New Document	23
5.1	Creating a Nero AAC Document	23
5.2	Creating a New Document or Image Document	23
6	Editing a Document	25
6.1	Adding a Cover Element	25
	Nero CoverDesigner	3

6.2	Modifying the Template Later on	25
6.3	Assigning a Paper Stock	25
7	Designing the Cover Element	27
7.1	Inserting an Object	27
7.2	Editing an Object	29
7.3	Converting Artistic Text	30
7.4	Applying Image Effects	31
7.5	Inserting and Editing a Background	31
8	Document Data Window	33
8.1	Document	34
8.2	Disc	35
8.3	Audio/Chapter Data	35
8.4	File System	35
8.5	Video/Picture Data	36
8.6	Data Entry	36
8.6.1	Track/Chapter	37
8.6.2	File Information	37
8.6.3	Picture	37
9	Properties and Background Properties Window	38
9.1	Pen Tab	39
9.2	Brush Tab	40
9.3	Text Tab	43
9.4	Text Box Tab	43
9.5	Bend Tab	43
9.6	Image Tab	44
9.7	Image Effects	45
9.8	Import Picture Tab	47
9.9	Tracks and Folder Tab	47
9.10	Field Tab	50
10	Geometry Window	52
10.1	Geometry Window for Bent Objects	52
11	Align Elements Window	54
12	Design Tools	55
12.1	Grid	55
12.2	Guidelines	55
13	Creating and Editing a Template	56
13.1	Creating a Template	56
13.2	Modifying a Template	57
	Nero CoverDesigner	4

14	Saving a Document	58
15	Storing a Cover in a Nero AAC File	59
16	Printing the Document	60
16.1	Print Window	60
16.1.1	Properties Tab	60
16.1.2	Elements Tab	62
17	Print Settings and Paper Stocks	64
17.1	Printer Calibration	64
17.2	Paper Stocks Window	64
17.3	Creating a Paper Stock Profile	67
17.4	Default Paper Stock Settings	68
18	Printing LightScribe Label	69
18.1	LightScribe Print Properties Window	69
19	Printing Labelflash Label	71
19.1	Labelflash Print Properties Window	71
20	Nero MediaBrowser	74
21	Program Settings	77
21.1	Application Options Window	77
21.2	Specifying Default Settings for Objects	77
22	Technical Information	79
22.1	System Requirements	79
22.2	Audio Formats and Codecs	79
22.3	Video Formats and Codecs	79
22.4	Image Formats	79
22.5	Formats for Playlists	79
23	Index	80
24	Contact	82

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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:

Indicates warnings, preconditions or instructions that have to be precisely followed.

		Indicates additional information or advice.
	1. Start …	The number at the beginning of a line indicates a prompt for action.
		Carry out these actions in the order specified.
		Indicates an intermediate result.
		Indicates a result.
	OK	Indicates text passages or buttons that appear in the program
		interface. 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, 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 compatible media.

1.3Nero 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

1.4Working 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→ 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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Starting the Program

2 Starting the Program

To start Nero CoverDesigner, proceed as follows:

1.Select Start (the start icon) > (All) Programs > Nero > Nero 11 > Nero CoverDesigner.

The Nero CoverDesigner window is opened.

Additionally, Nero CoverDesigner can be started from the Welcome Application.

 You have started Nero CoverDesigner.

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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,
		save, and close. In addition, you can save files as templates, configure your
	File	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,
		duplicate, and delete. In addition, you can copy properties, change the
	Edit	applied 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 cover
		elements. In addition, you can display and use grid and guide lines as well as
	View
		display objects in the editable area only.

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		Opens the Object menu which you can use for editing the individual objects
	Menu	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
	Object
		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
		arrangement of multiple open documents on the main screen (drawing area).
	Window
		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
		objects in the drawing area.
	Align	Allows you to align objects.

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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.

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.

Pastes a copied object in the drawing area.

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, for example, the version number.

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.

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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.

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 →38

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3.2.5 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 →54

3.2.6Tools Toolbar

The following icons are available in the Tool toolbar:

Activates the selection tool which you can use 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.

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 tracklist tool which you can use to insert a tracklist. A tracklist 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 a picture.

Opens Nero MediaBrowser which you can use to insert a picture.

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

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

Nero MediaBrowser

Nero MediaBrowser is a tool which you can use to easily find, view and access media files and add them to your project.

More precisely, with Nero MediaBrowser you can access a media library which contains all your media files that were indexed by Nero Kwik Media. Nero MediaBrowser is designed to be accessed in several Nero applications.

Nero MediaBrowser and the media library come with Nero Kwik Media and are installed together. You will find further information in the Nero Kwik Media manual.

See also

Nero MediaBrowser →74

3.2.7Floating 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.

See also

Document Data Window →33

Properties and Background Properties Window →38

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.

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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 options window (see Application Options Window→ 77).

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

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:

The track list takes its contents from the document data that contains the

Track List 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.

The directory takes its contents from the document data that contains the Directory 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 take their contents primarily from the document data, for example,

Fields 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 →33

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New Document Window

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 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 set correctly in the document data of a template. The cover elements can be displayed with the template design in the preview window.

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New Document Window

The following setting options are available in the New Document window:

	Discs	Sets the number of the Disc cover element in the document. Up to four
		discs can be added to the document.
	Create new	Creates a template, i.e. the document is saved in *.nct format and
	template	appears 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:

			Insert in the interior of the CD, DVD or Blu-ray case as a booklet or
	Booklet		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
	/(rectangular) Biz		Label in mini disc / Biz Card / rectangular Biz Card form.
		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→ 33).

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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

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New Document Window

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

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

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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

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

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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

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

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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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Creating a New Document

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 > Import Cover and Data 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. Additionally, the meta data stored in the Nero AAC file has been added to the document data and can be used to create e.g. a tracklist.

See also

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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 picture file and then click the Open button.

The New Document window is opened.

3.If you want to create a new picture document using Nero MediaBrowser:

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

Nero MediaBrowser is opened and the Photo tab is displayed.

2.Select the desired picture file and then click the Add button.

The New Document window is opened.

4.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.

5.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.

6.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.

7.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.

8.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.

9.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.

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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.

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 is kept but not necessarily all the inserted objects. Inserted objects are only kept 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 and number of discs window is opened. It resembles the New Document window.

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

The Choose new template and number of discs window is closed.

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

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