Mike Chaney's Tech Corner

Hi - I'm new to Qimage.  I am just learning how it works.  I was wondering... I own an Epson 3880 and print to cut-sheet paper of sizes 4x6, 5x7, 8.5x11, 11x17, A3 (11.7x16.5), 13x19, and 17x22.

I notice that the editing page allows me to crop to a specific ratio if I input it into the fields next to "crop lock."  I have done so successfully.

What I'd like to know is if there is some way to set up a list of just my preferred ratios so I don't have to type them in every time.  I know that the program saves the crops for each image, but is there way to set some presets for frequently used ratios?

Thanks for the help.  Great program!

-- Calvin

Cal,
There are three things to consider.  It would help to know what you are using as crop ratios, many standard sizes, or are you making them us as needed?
1) If you turn on the auto crop (found in the Print Properties box), then the crop ratio would take its cue from the print size you selected. Click the scissors icon.

2a) If you have odd ratios, ones that your demand calls for (passport photos etc), then click the TOOLS icon on the opposite side of the print properties box from the scissors.
Use ADD A SIZE, and make new ratios and remember to save.

2b) You can also use Customize Selected size which allows you to change a size from a preset to a new preset.

3) Here's another way.
When you get into the Image Editor screen, there's a button called Crop Wizard. You can click that, select your crop ratio, and then resize the crop to fit the image, while maintaining the ratio you chose.

See screen snaps.

Fred

Hi Cal,
See attached snap. You can see how I have customised my size list (metric) with aspect ratio and other information added.
I rarely use an image crop except when straightening is required but frequently use print crops, not just for printing but for converting to other pixel sizes (convert or e-mail/web copies) too.
Terry
PS. I forgot to say, when you drag a crop in the editor, there is a read-out of pixel size and aspect ratio  8)

Thanks for the assistance from both of you.  I was able to accomplish what I was trying to using the tips you gave me plus a bit of old-fashioned trial-and-error.  I still have a lot to learn about the program, but I'm getting there.

-- Calvin