I don"t want to be a pain and TOTALLY understand if it is difficult to do; however, I would also appreciate the option that was in Studio to have the filename list. It would speed up my processes.

Since my cataloging, etc. is done in LR, I select a small number of "keepers" that I want to further edit/enhance and print in QIU. Since allot of the photos are very similar in appearance and sometimes I need to go back to them much later in time, opening up the list with complete files names was a snap.

If I need to get to specific photos right away after my renaming process, I could go right to the photo without waiting for the thumbs to build for the first time.

Again, if this is not doable or your intent Mike, there is no problem at all. I adjust easily
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I also have more than 7. I always have to use the scroll. I have multiple backup drives and I separate my photos and video to different multiple drives.

My bad...

I  am now using QIU for more editing (did not do that before) so I am learning.  And yes, Fred did say to "add the images to the queue"..

Sorry to take up your time with something I should have discovered myself. Appreciate the help.

It works as designed..

Thank you Fred for your response.

I am applying my edit to a tiff (that came from LR). When I open the editor, make adjustments, hit apply, then done, the editor closes and I am back to the thumbnail. I know that I have seen the box you are talking about (your Image 082.jpg) but it does not appear now. Did I hit something to keep it from coming up?

Fred or Anyone

Can you presently apply the Tone Sharpening from one photo to many? May be a dumb question; however, I could not find that anywhere and it does not appear as an option in batch processing..unless I missed it. I still use LR for managing, metadata, & some other things I apply on import, but all of my keepers now get sharpened and sometimes other adjustments in QIU before printing in QIU of course..

You read my mind!

Trying to not be presumptious... but when this discussion started some time ago by others, I felt that more "accurate color" editing (like your tone sharpening) would be on it's way. A little less LR .. a little more QIU!

Now we can all act like kids, waiting for Christmas morning.

Thanks!

Mike, Is there anyway with current QIU that I could keep the clouds and sky you captured in the 1st photo, in the second HDR photo? The combination of the two would be..well, Dynamic!

Just asking as I learn. Very interesting discussions.

Thank you very much! Will try it soon on some shots I have already taken that may fit your description. Will get me to explore the other settings/tools within QIU.

Then I will take some new shots and "go to school".

Thank you again Mike!

Mike- Can we do that now with QIU?

If so, would someone give us the steps? Have always loved the beauty of various HDR photos; however, I have never attempted. I do not own software that would create that effect...unless you are saying QIU can do this now.

You are welcome; however, I did not post that information as an expert in LR or Qimage. I am ALWAYS open to improvement and gaining efficiencies.

I would not be surprised if at some point in time I use Qimage Ultimate exclusively for editing everything. The sharpening tool still blows me away. I do not believe any other photo software has anything like it. If Mike adds or changes other things to enhance (or in my case simplify) some of the tools, I will do more & more editing in QIU. I have just not taken the time to learn all of the specific tools, like some of the expert users of QI & QUI have.

I use the catalog in LR to organize, metadata and export photos for various uses...slideshow's, web, etc. The prints now are ALWAYS sharpened in QIU and may have other QIU touches. I will even admit that I believe the RAW processing in QIU is better that LR. I just have so many to do at a time and have not learned the "multiple editing" shortcuts. My problem due to time & my problem with sidecar files.

I would have purchased QIU just because I know that there would be something for improved photo processing and/or printing. This website and forum is the ONLY photography site I check everyday. I have learned so much because of all the discussions.

I almost chipped in when people were complaining about the "upgrade" but, took a breath and decided that Mike, Fred & Terry could handle the discussions.

This product is worth every penny. And I am holding out on any HDR software, cause I know that if Mike ever produces an HDR product it will be better than what is out there.

You would assume that anyone who uses a camera would want the absolute best prints they could obtain.Qimage was and now Qimage Ultimate is, the product that can insure that quality!

I am a Lightroom user for a variety of reasons; however, I have used Qimage since Oct, 2007, exclusively for printing. I have tried and tested a variety of software, including LR and could never match the results obtained with Qimage. Any honest comparison will reveal that fact.

When Qimage Ultimate was released, I had just upgraded to LR3. Adobe advertised a much better product with improved printing capabilities, sharpening, and noise control, etc...and they delivered! LR3 is a much improved and IMHO a fantastic product. So, to my point, Qimage Ultimate as a new product is also an improvement over Qimage!

What works for one photographers work flow will not work for another. I have found a work flow that works for me using LR and Qimage Ultimate. Improved prints and increased efficiency!

1) Photo Card inserted into card reader opens QI Ultimate to copy & rename RAW files to 1 secondary drive & 2 external hard drives (using FlashPipe in QIU). If I need a photo printed immediately (and the photo did not require major touch up), I click on the RAW in QIU, process, sharpen crop, print and within literally a couple of minutes I have a fantastic looking image.

2) Card is still in reader. I open LR and import, copy and convert my images to DNG with a file structure that works for me.

3) I make any adjustments, using the sliders that are needed to "fix" any of my photos. I do NOT sharpen any photos in LR since Qimage Ultimate has been released. I have LR setup to have QIU as an editing program.

4) For photos that are to be printed, I go to "edit" within LR and select QIU. Two clicks and I am in QIU from LR. LR retains all of my prior adjustments (if I choose that option) and creates a "tiff" for me to edit in QIU. Cropping, extra tweaking and especially sharpening are NOW ALL done in QIU as part of the work flow.

** The various sharpening options in Qimage Ultimate are extremely professional looking, easy to obtain quick results, and the results do NOT look Photoshopped (no offense-PS is also a fantastic product). It is such a pleasure working with this option in QIU!

5) Then come the print options that LR & PS just do not have, compared to what QI has, unless of course you have a myriad of presets for printing variants.

The increased quality of my work has been noticed by several within the past couple of months...since incorporating Qimage Ultimate in my work flow. Also has saved me much processing time due to the sharpening tool available in QImage Ultimate and the outstanding copy/transfer features of FlashPipe (included in QIU). I no longer need to "brush" specific areas within LR. Portraits are a great example..eyes extremely sharp, skin softened without brushing. Fantastic!

Hopefully, those that have been holding out, will purchase this product, and experience an increase in quality and efficiency in their particular work flow.

In addition, no other software company that I am aware of has the experience, quality and responsiveness that DDI Software has....at a mouse click. Starting from the top, Mike Chaney..unbelievable programmer and client focus. Then of course (in no particular order) Fred, Terry, Brian, & Jeff. Unbelievable help 24 hours a day if needed!

This product is under priced... but I'm not complaining..Thank you!

Hi Peter...I am no expert. Just testing Ultimate myself (will purchase when funds are available)..but,

regarding the "print pop-up", if you "left-click" the + sign in the bottom right of your cached thumbnail photo, it will print the size indicated (shows with mouse hover-over).

If you right-click on that same + sign, the pop-up will open and give you the opportunity to change the size of your print. It eliminates the need to double click to get you photo ready to print.

I know that I am not using all of the correct window descriptions in Ultimate; however, I hope it makes sense to you. Very simple and much easier once you learn a new habit.

Hope this helps.

You can use the "esc" key on a PC to stop the transfer in Flashpipe.

Amazing customer service!

I check all of the new posts almost every day and I am continually impressed how well this knowledgable group serves those needing ANY type of photographic help.... and Mike's responsiveness to enhancing his software is also unequaled.

In addition to using many of his products I have learned so much from the input of many. Thank you!

mmehlre

Working with computers, Email, etc. can be very frustrating at times. I can understand your frustration of not receiving something you thought you should have received; however, if you could put yourself in the owners position (in this case, Mike M) there would be no logical reason to deny the product to you if the information he required was available to him.

I spent over 3 hours just today dealing with Yahoo because for some mysterious reason, my main Email account just stopped sending and receiving Email. After finally working with their "level 2" support (level one could not resolve after 1 hour on the phone) I could use Email again....however, no one could identify why I had the problem to begin with.

Qimage is a far too superior product product (if you are interested in the BEST possible prints, etc) to give in to Email problems. DDISoftware and the people on the Forum are the best in the business. From my experience, they offer the BEST customer Service also. Superior product and continued, highly experienced and thorough help! And, they offer that pleasant, expert help FREE!

Frustration gets all of us at times. Don't give up. The reward will be worth your patience!