The crash course for the Bookfactory design software in video format
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General: Automatic update of the Bookfactory design software
In order for you to always benefit from the new Bookfactory products and improvements in the software, the Bookfactory design software automatically loads and installs the latest version. We recommend not to cancel this process and to always work on
General: Supported operating systems
To ensure that the Bookfactory ordering software works without any problems, we recommend using the following operating systems:. If you have an older operating system installed on your PC or Mac, it may be worth upgrading to a newer one. An up-to-da
General: Language setting
The Bookfactory design software is available in the following languages:. The language can easily be selected in the settings.
General: Change the display mode of the software (Light or Dark)
Depending on your preference, the display for the Bookfactory design software can be switched between light and dark. Work with the mode in which you feel most comfortable.
General: Order paper samples
To give you an even better idea of what our exquisite range feels like, we offer the following sample sets:. Order your sample set here
General: Image formats
Basically, only RGB images should be placed in the design software. Placing CMYK images can lead to poor quality print results. The following image formats are supported by the Bookfactory design software:
General: Create an e-book from your photo book
With the e-book you always have your favorite pictures with you and can share your project with your loved ones. Simply generate an e-book of your photo book when you place your order. During the ordering process you will be asked if you would like t
General: Transferring several products in one order
With the Bookfactory design software you can also transfer several products in one order. To do this, finish designing your products and load them into the upload list with the "Add to shopping cart" button. As soon as you have completed this process
Basic functions: Workspace explained
The following illustrations show you an overview of the workspace and its basic functions in the Bookfactory design software.
Basic functions: Activate automatic saving
We recommend activating the "Save automatically" function. This way you are sure that nothing is lost after saving your project for the first time.You can activate the "Save automatically" option in the programme menu under Settings.
Basic functions: Design mode (Automatic, Smart Layout, Manual)
The Bookfactory design software offers you three design options. Automatic: Simple and quick to achieve your goal.You select your favourite motifs from your image sources. These are then automatically placed in your selected product by the Bookfactor
Basic functions: I miss some functions (switching to manual mode)
The Bookfactory design software usually starts with the "Smart Layout" mode. If you want to leave the supporting mode and want access to all design options, switch to the manual design mode.
Basic functions: Change product options
Have you already started with the design but want a different paper or a different cover? Simply change the attributes of your product during the design process.
Basic functions: Change template package
Select a specific template package and apply it across the entire project. Use the arrow to navigate to the contents of the selected template pack and use the backgrounds and stickers it contains individually for your design.
Basic functions: Change format
Did you make a wrong decision when choosing a product?Would you like to order your wedding book in the leather version additionally as a less expensive booklet or Wire-O as a gift for another family member?. With the function "Change format" you can
Detail functions: Use one layout for the whole book
With these layout functions you can easily apply a selected layout to further pages. In this way, you can have a generic book in which every page has the same structure within minutes. To do this, design a double page and decide which pages the selec
Detail functions: Create and save your own layouts
Would you like to reuse designed single or double pages in the future?No problem! Simply save your layouts.
Detail functions: Create PDF preview
The exported preview PDF is identical to the print preview and shows the product in its final version. This PDF is not suitable for printing because the exported images are written to the PDF in a lower resolution than in a real order.
Detail functions: Collect photos from project
Many customers also use the Bookfactory design software to sort and select their images.With the function "Collect photos from project", you can export all images from the finished project into a folder. This way, you always have your best selection
Detail functions: Place images automatically
With the function "Place images automatically" you have the possibility to place your images automatically in the layout you have previously created. For example, create the layout for a double page, apply it to all double pages using the "project fu
Detail functions: Image folder settings
Once you have loaded an image folder, you can make some settings within it. At the top left you can select the size of the image display. Using the filter and sorting function, you can filter images according to their orientation (portrait and landsc
Detail functions: Set favourites for images
Once you have loaded an image folder, you can set your favourites directly in the image selection. To do this, click on the star at the top left (appears when you navigate the mouse over an image). The favourites can also be set in the full-screen vi
Detail functions: Image editing
To get even more out of your images, you have the following options for editing your images. Image correction: Activate a specific image and make changes in the three areas of brightness, contrast and saturation. If you activate the auto-correction,
Detail functions: Automatic optimisation during ordering
We recommend our customers to activate the automatic optimisation during the ordering process. This optimises all images in the photo project. Experience has shown that with this optimisation, more customers enjoy well-balanced and sharp images. Auto
Detail functions: Activate page numbering
With the function "Activate page numbers" you can add pagination to your project. Choose different options for the placement as well as your individual style. Define from which page you want to start pagination and on which pages you do not want to d
Detail functions: Move double pages within the photo project
In the double-page view you can easily move double pages. To do this, click with the mouse on the page numbering below the double pages (in this case page 8 - 9). Keep the mouse button pressed and drag the double page to the desired position. An oran
Detail functions: Pipette function
With the pipette function, colour tones can be taken from placed images. Use this function, for example, to define the background colour. Take a colour tone from the image on the opposite page and define this colour as the background tone. This is ho
Detail functions: Save text style
Choose from many different fonts, colours, styles, alignments and more. You can save your combination, which you can reuse in your current or even all new projects. Save the style by pressing the "+" in the top field.
Detail functions: Grid
With the Bookfactory design software you can create the grid in the project yourself. To do this, open the grid setting in manual mode. There you can set the rows, columns, margins and their spacing individually. You can also decide whether the grid
Detail functions: Guides
Use guides as a design aid.
Detail functions: Arranging objects in the foreground and background
New picture boxes are always placed in the foreground and can cover already placed pictures. With a right click on a specific image, you can place images in the foreground and in the background with the "Arrangement" setting.
Problem: Mac / My project cannot be saved
Do you use the Bookfactory design software on the Mac and cannot save your project? You have probably started the software directly from the installation drive. In order to be able to use the software and all its functions properly, you must move it
Problem: Mac / I can't start designing and am stuck after the product configuration
Do you use the Bookfactory design software on the Mac and cannot reach the design area?. You have probably started the software directly from the installation drive. In order to be able to use the software and all its functions correctly, you must mo
Problem: My order does not appear in the cart
If you have problems transferring your order or if your project does not appear in the cart after the transfer, follow the steps below:.
Problem: Error message when ordering: "The project contains resources whose upload has not yet been completed."
If you have problems transferring your order or if your project does not appear in the cart after the transfer, follow the steps below:.
Problem: My order cannot be processed because my Bookfactory version is too old.
The Bookfactory design software and the Bookfactory range are constantly being adapted. In order to be able to provide our customers with adequate support, we therefore require an up-to-date version. For this reason, old versions of the Bookfactory d
Problem: The Bookfactory design software cannot be updated because my operating system is too old.
When you update to a current version of the Bookfactory design software, the operating system requirements also change. If you have not opened the software for a while, you may not be able to use it again until you have installed an up-to-date operat
Problem: Project error report during order process
When your project is completed, it is checked for possible errors such as:. By clicking on the corresponding warnings, you can navigate directly to the page and check the warnings. In order to proceed with the order, these messages must be confirmed.
Problem: Invalid project structure
If the Bookfactory design software is forced to close by the user during a loading or saving process, the project structure may be damaged in the process. In such a case, please contact customer service so that we can analyse your project and, in the
Problem: Send log files
It may happen that we need so-called "log files" from the Bookfactory software for a more precise analysis of your problem. Proceed as follows:.
Problem: Problems with accessing Apple Photos
Most of the time, the problem with the Apple Photos integration is due to the permission setting for the software. On the Apple device, proceed as follows:Launch the Photos app on your device.
Problem: When starting the software, it is not possible to navigate further into the product category.
In most cases, this problem can be solved quite easily and is due to the display setting on your computer:.
Shopping cart: Reset password
If you have forgotten your password, you can easily reset it in the login area.To do this, navigate to the user account in the top right-hand corner so that the login window is displayed and carry out the following steps: