The following screenshot shows you the workspace and, below, an overview of the basic functions in the Bookfactory design software. The sidebar consists of ‘Images’, “Options” and ‘Design’. Here you can upload/filter your photos and see where and how

<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 9px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-weight: 400; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 1.6; font-family: Maax, Roboto, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" id="isPasted">The following screenshot shows you the <strong>workspace&#xA0;</strong>and, below, an <strong>overview&#xA0;</strong>of the <strong>basic functions</strong> in the Bookfactory design software.</p><h2 id="1-sidebar">1. Sidebar&#xA0;</h2><p><img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/JEmYL2nq3l6oMgQ3/hc/Oro0V7L5Bjx9d83N/2025121513-4bafdbda-628f-4598-9271-1ec211559092-f202b384-6baf-40bb-bca6-42630abf52f3.png" style="width: 698px;" class="fr-fic fr-dii"></p><p id="isPasted">The sidebar consists of &#x2018;<strong>Images</strong>&#x2019;, &#x201C;<strong>Options</strong>&#x201D; and &#x2018;<strong>Design</strong>&#x2019;.</p><h3 id="images">Images</h3><p>Here you can <strong>upload/filter your photos</strong> and see <strong>where and how often</strong> you have used your images.&#xA0;</p><h3 id="design">Design</h3><p>There are <strong>two </strong><strong>links </strong>here. One leads to our <strong>drive</strong>, where we have stored the <strong>old Bookfactory templates</strong>. You can download the folders and link them <strong>like photos</strong>. The second link leads to our <strong>new templates</strong>, which you are welcome to browse through at any time. These are <strong>complete Bookfactory projects</strong>, ready for text adjustments and your photos.&#xA0;</p><h3 id="options">Options</h3><p>The largest area of the sidebar. Here you can set up <strong>project design settings</strong>, but also edit <strong>individual photos and texts</strong>.&#xA0;</p><p>Under &#x2018;<strong>Project functions</strong>&#x2019; you can see a <strong>summary </strong>of your settings and adjust them, or set up the <strong>entire project</strong> with images and texts<strong>&#xA0;as a new format</strong>. You can also <strong>export the photos</strong> from the project to a new folder here.</p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 9px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-weight: 400; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 1.6; font-family: Maax, Roboto, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><br></p><h2 id="2-topbar">2. Topbar</h2><p id="isPasted">At the top, you also have a <strong>variety of actions</strong> and presets that you can select. Here is a rough summary:</p><h3 id="file">File</h3><ul><li>Save</li><li>New project...</li><li>...</li></ul><h3 id="project">Project</h3><ul><li>Collect photos</li><li>Import images</li><li>Show upload list</li><li>Change format</li><li>...</li></ul><h3 id="edit">Edit</h3><ul><li>Undo</li><li>Redo</li><li>Cut/copy</li><li>Apply effects/styles</li><li>Add page</li><li>...</li></ul><h3 id="view">View</h3><p>Here you can switch <strong>between the sidebar tabs</strong>. You can also do this <strong>directly </strong>in the sidebar or <strong>by pressing 1, 2 and 3.</strong></p><h3 id="settings">Settings</h3><ul><li>Spell check</li><li>Language</li><li>Appearance</li><li>Ruler/guides</li><li>Zoom</li><li>Settings for what should run automatically</li><li>...</li></ul><h3 id="about">About</h3><ul><li>Software version</li><li>External link: Discounts/prices</li><li>Information on data protection/third-party software</li></ul><h3 id="help">Help</h3><ul><li>External link FAQ, YouTube and contact page</li><li>Log export</li><li>...</li></ul>

Basic functions: Workspace explained

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Basic functions

The crash course for the Bookfactory design software in video format

Smart-Layout

Set favorites in the image folder

Sidebar

Apply your own layout to all pages

Apply Autofill

Format change

Change product options

Move double pages

Software Tutorials (Videos)

Shortcuts (Windows & Mac)

General: Image formats

General: Automatic update of the Bookfactory design software

General: Supported operating systems

General: Language setting

General: Change the display mode of the software (Light or Dark)

General: Order paper samples

General: Create an e-book from your photo book

General: Transferring several products in one order

General

Basic functions: Activate automatic saving

Basic functions: Design mode (Automatic, Smart Layout, Manual)

Basic functions: I miss some functions (switching to manual mode)

Basic functions: Change product options

Basic functions: Change format

Basic function: Delete/Add pages

Detail functions: Use one layout for the whole book

Detail functions: Create and save your own layouts

Detail functions: Create PDF preview

Detail functions: Collect photos from project

Detail functions: Place images automatically

Detail functions: Image folder settings

Detail functions: Set favourites for images

Detail functions: Image editing

Detail functions: Activate page numbering

Detail functions: Move double pages within the photo project

Detail functions: Pipette function

Detail functions: Save text style

Detail functions: Grid

Detail functions: Guides

Detail functions: Arranging objects in the foreground and background

Detail functions

Problem: Mac / My project cannot be saved

Problem: Mac / I can't start designing and am stuck after the product configuration

Problem: My order does not appear in the cart

Problem: Error message when ordering: "The project contains resources whose upload has not yet been completed."

Problem: My order cannot be processed because my Bookfactory version is too old.

Problem: The Bookfactory design software cannot be updated because my operating system is too old.

Problem: Project error report during order process

Problem: Invalid project structure

Problem: Send log files

Problem: Problems with accessing Apple Photos

Problem: When starting the software, it is not possible to navigate further into the product category.

Shopping cart: Reset password

Problem: 'An error occurred while uploading your order.'

Problems

How long do projects created with the Online Editor remain stored?

Where do I find the Online Editor?

Adding and deleting Pages in the online editor

Online Editor

Error message: Page size or orientation varies from page to page

Error message: Invalid page number cover PDF

Error message: Increase steps Content-PDF

Error message: The PDF does not contain embedded fonts

min. and max. number of pages and increments per product

PDF-to-Book

How can I redeem a voucher?

Split invoice

How can I pay?

Complaints and defects

How long is my project available?

Reorder

Orders over 100 copies

I have not received a confirmation email

Can I cancel my order?

Order & Payment

Order preparation and delivery Delays in delivery

Delivery deadline

Prices and delivery charges

Special delivery and mailing lists

What are the delivery costs for orders from outside Switzerland?

What is the production time for photo books?

How long will it take for my order to be delivered?

Can I track the status of my order?

What shipping options does Bookfactory offer?

Does Bookfactory also deliver internationally?

How long does it take to receive my photo cards?

What is the production time for photo calendars?

How long does it take to produce a premium photo book?

What is the production time for a photo booklet?

How long does it take for my photo greeting cards to be produced and dispatched?