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Table of contents
Nero CoverDesigner III
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 11
3.2.3 Text Toolbar 12
3.2.4 Modify Objects Toolbar 12
3.2.5 Tools Toolbar 12
3.2.6 Align Toolbar 13
3.2.7 Floating Toolbar 14
3.3 Drawing Area 14
3.4 Objects 14
3.5 Dynamic Objects 15
4 New Document Window 16
4.1 Document Type 17
4.2 Standard Document Type 17
4.3 DVD Case Document Type 18
4.4 Multi Box Document Type 18
4.5 Maxi Document Type 19
4.6 Slim Pack Document Type 19
4.7 Mini CD Document Type 19
4.8 Biz Card Document Type 20
4.9 Rectangular Biz Card Document Type 20
4.10 Biz Card Envelope Document Type 20
4.11 LightScribe Document Type 20
5 Creating a New Document 21
5.1 Creating a Nero Digital Document 21
5.2 Creating a New Document or Image Document 21
6 Editing a Document 23
6.1 Adding a Cover Element 23
6.2 Modifying the Template Later on 23
6.3 Assigning a Paper Stock 24
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7 Designing The Cover Element 25
7.1 Inserting an Object 25
7.2 Editing an Object 26
7.3 Converting Artistic Text 28
7.4 Applying Image Effects 28
7.5 Inserting And Editing a Background 29
8 Document Data Window 31
8.1 Document 32
8.2 Disc 33
8.3 Audio/Chapter Data 33
8.4 File System 33
8.5 Video/Picture Data 34
8.6 Data Entry 34
8.6.1 Track/Chapter 34
8.6.2 File Information 35
8.6.3 Picture 35
9 Properties And Background Properties Window 36
9.1 Pen Tab 37
9.2 Brush Tab 38
9.3 Text Tab 40
9.4 Text Box Tab 40
9.5 Bend Tab 40
9.6 Image Tab 41
9.7 Image Effects 42
9.8 Import Picture Tab 44
9.9 Tracks And Folder Tab 44
9.10 Field Tab 46
10 Geometry Window 48
10.1 Geometry Window For Bent Objects 48
11 Align Elements Window 50
12 Design Tools 51
12.1 Grid 51
12.2 Guidelines 51
13 Creating And Editing a Template 52
13.1 Creating a Template 52
13.2 Modifying a Template 53
14 Saving a Document 54
15 Storing a Cover in a Nero Digital File 55
16 Printing the Document 56
16.1 Print Window 56
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16.1.1 Properties Tab 57
16.1.2 Elements Tab 58
17 Print Settings And Paper Stocks 60
17.1 Printer Calibration 60
17.2 Paper Stocks Window 60
17.3 Creating a Paper Stock Profile 63
17.4 Default Paper Stock Settings 64
18 Printing LightScribe Label 65
18.1 LightScribe Print Properties Window 66
19 Printing Labelflash Label 67
19.1 Labelflash Print Properties Window 68
20 Program Settings 70
20.1 Application Preferences Window 70
20.2 Specifying Default Settings For Objects 71
21 Technical Information 72
21.1 System Requirements 72
21.2 Image Formats 72
21.3 Formats For Playlists 72
22 Index 73
23 Contact 76
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1 Start Successfully
1.1 About 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:
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1.2 About 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, multi-boxes, maxi CDs, slim packs, busi-
ness cards, and more.
Nero CoverDesigner supports LightScribe and Labelflash recorders, which you can use to
print labels directly on compatible media.
1.3 Nero CoverDesigner Versions
Nero CoverDesigner is 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
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1.4 Working 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 di-
rectly on LightScribe media (see Printing LightScribe Labels
65).
With a Labelflash recorder and Nero CoverDesigner, you can print labels di-
rectly on Labelflash media (see Printing Labelflash Labels
67).
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 23
Modifying the Template Later on 23
Inserting And Editing a Background 29
Print Window 56
Printing LightScribe Label 65
Printing Labelflash Label 67
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Starting The Program
2 Starting The Program
To start Nero CoverDesigner via Nero StartSmart, proceed as follows:
1. Click the StartSmart icon.
The Nero StartSmart window opens.
2. Click the button.
The list of Nero applications appears.
Nero StartSmart window
3. Select the Nero CoverDesigner entry in the selection list.
The Nero CoverDesigner window opens.
You have launched Nero CoverDesigner via Nero StartSmart.
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Main Screen
3 Main Screen
The main screen is the starting point for all actions that can be performed using Nero Co-
verDesigner.
The screen consists of a menu bar, several toolbars, and a drawing area.
Nero CoverDesigner Main Screen
3.1 Menu Bar
The menu bar offers the following menus:
Menu
File
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
printer and paper stock, make program-specific settings, as well as import
and export information from and to Nero Digital files.
Menu
Edit
Opens the Edit menu, which provides editing functions such as cut, paste,
duplicate, and delete. In addition, you can copy properties, change the ap-
plied template, change the backgrounds of the cover elements as well as
add or delete cover elements as desired.
Menu
View
Opens the View menu, which allows you to hide and display screen and co-
ver elements. In addition, you can display and use grid and guide lines as
well as display objects in the editable area only.
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Menu
Object
Opens the Object menu, which you can use for editing the individual objects
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 properties of objects. In addition, you can insert a background and set
default settings for objects.
Menu
Data
Opens the Data menu with the Document Data entry, which allows you to
enter document-specific data such as the disc name or track entries.
Menu
Window
Opens the Window menu, which allows you to change the position and ar-
rangement of multiple open documents on the main screen (drawing area).
All open documents can also be closed.
Menu
TWAIN
Opens the TWAIN menu, which allows you to scan pictures if a scanner is
attached.
Menu
Help
Opens the Help menu, which offers information on different subjects.
3.2 Toolbars
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 Ob-
jects
Provides functions for modifying and editing objects.
Tools
Provides various tools which you can use for inserting or selecting ob-
jects in the drawing area.
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 tem-
plate.
Saves the current Nero CoverDesigner document.
Prints the current Nero CoverDesigner document.
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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.
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 the version
number, for example.
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 prin-
ting 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.
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.
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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 36
3.2.5 Tools Toolbar
The following icons are available in the Tool toolbar:
Activates the selection tool, used 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.
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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 track list tool, which you can use to insert a track list. A track list 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 an image.
Activates the field tool, which you can use to insert different fields.
Track lists, directories, and fields are dynamic objects. The contents that are
entered in the document data are entered here. You can modify this data as
well. Dynamic objects are particularly useful for creating templates.
3.2.6 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 50
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3.2.7 Floating 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.
3.3 Drawing 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 ad-
ded 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 ele-
ments that should be visible from the View menu: The drawing area will then be divided into
subwindows.
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 Print-
ing tab of the Application Preferences window (see Application Preferences
Window 70).
3.4 Objects
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
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3.5 Dynamic 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:
Tracklist
The track list takes its contents from the document data that contains the
audio/chapter data for the tracks/chapters of an audio CD. Sample con-
tents might be an automatically assigned sequential track number or in-
formation about the artist and/or title.
Directory
The directory takes its contents from the document data that contains the
files from the file system of a data CD. Sample contents might be an au-
tomatically assigned sequential number, the file path and/or file name.
Fields
Fields take their contents primarily from the document data, for example,
information about the title, artist, disc title, and/or release data. In addi-
tion, information about the save or print date and a user-defined text en-
try can be displayed as well.
See also:
Document Data Window 31
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 docu-
ment 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 disc type
Audio and Da-
ta
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 correctly set in
the document data of a template. The cover elements can be displayed with the template
design in the preview window. The following setting options are available in the New Docu-
ment window:
Discs
Sets the number of the Disk cover element in the document. Up to four
discs can be added to the document.
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New Document Window
Create new
template
Creates a template, i.e. the document is saved in *.nct format and ap-
pears in the templates list.
OK
Creates a new document and closes the window.
Cancel
Cancels the procedure and closes the window.
4.1 Document 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:
Booklet
Insert in the interior of the CD or DVD case as a booklet or indi-
vidual sheet. Visible from the front in CD 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 cases, a continuous
sheet that is inserted into the outer case of the DVD. The inlay is
visible from the outside.
Disc
Label in the form of a disc.
Mini disc
/(rectangular) Biz
Card
Label in mini disc / Biz Card / rectangular Biz Card form.
Biz Card Envelope
Envelope for Biz Card.
When you select a document type, predefined cover elements that you can de-
sign are automatically added to the document.
If you would like to choose the cover elements yourself, select the Custom do-
cument 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,
Multi Box, Maxi, Slim Pack and Custom document types by adding an addi-
tional disc to the document data (see Document Data Window
31).
4.2 Standard 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.
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New Document Window
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.
The following elements can be designed with Nero CoverDesigner:
CD Booklet (Front)
CD Booklet (Rear)
Inlay
Disc
4.3 DVD Case Document Type
A DVD case is a type of packaging for DVDs. The packaging is larger than a normal CD ca-
se and 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:
DVD Booklet for the Interior
DVD Inlay for the Case
Disc
4.4 Multi 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)
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New Document Window
CD Booklet (Rear)
Front CD Inlay
Rear CD Inlay
Disk 1
Disk 2
4.5 Maxi 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
4.6 Slim 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
4.7 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
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New Document Window
4.8 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
4.9 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
4.10 Biz Card Envelope Document Type
The biz card envelope is a cover for oval or rectangular biz cards.
The following element can be designed with Nero CoverDesigner:
Biz Card Envelope
4.11 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 Digital Document
The cover art saved in the Nero Digital file is used for the
background of all cover elements.
5.1 Creating a Nero Digital Document
With Nero CoverDesigner, an album cover that has been stored in a Nero Digital file can be
extracted and then used as the basis for a Nero CoverDesigner document.
To create a Nero Digital document, proceed as follows:
1. Click the File > New Cover from Nero Digital menu.
The Open window is opened.
2. Select a Nero Digital 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 Digital audio, click the Audio tab.
If you want to design a cover for Nero Digital video, click the Video tab.
4. Select the Nero Digital Cover template.
5. Click the OK button.
The New Document window is closed. In the drawing area, the cover elements that we-
re stored in the Nero Digital file are displayed. The cover is used as the background pic-
ture.
You have created a new Nero Digital document and can now finish the design.
See also:
Designing The Cover Element 25
5.2 Creating 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.
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Creating a New Document
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 image file and then click the Open button.
The New Document window is opened.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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 ha-
ve 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.
See also:
Document Type 17
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6 Editing a Document
6.1 Adding a Cover Element
If you selected the Custom document type, only the cover element for the disc label is ini-
tially available on the Disk 1 tab. You can add new cover elements to the document, how-
ever.
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.
Deleting Cover Elements
You can remove cover elements with the Edit > Remove Current Page menu
item. A document must contain at least one cover element, however.
6.2 Modifying 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 remains intact but not necessarily
all the inserted objects. Inserted objects are only retained if you select a tem-
plate 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 window is opened.
2. Select a new template from the right selection list.
The Choose New Template window is closed.
The document appears with the design of the selected template.
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6.3 Assigning a Paper Stock
You can assign a paper stock to every cover element. The dimensions of the cover element
may change when you do so. Assigning a paper stock usually means that you want to print
on special stock, from a particular manufacturer, for example.
Changing the Size of Cover Elements
If you change the size of a cover element, objects may end up outside the
drawing area: Objects are positioned absolutely in relation to the ruler, i.e., the
page dimensions, and not relative to the cover element itself.
To assign a paper stock to a cover element, proceed as follows:
1. Click the tab that contains the desired cover element.
The cover element is displayed.
2. Click the drop-down menu in the View toolbar.
The drop-down menu is opened.
3. Select a paper stock.
The drop-down menu is closed and the selected paper stock is assigned to the cover
element. The size, dimensions, and/or position of the cover element may change.
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7 Designing The Cover Element
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7.1 Inserting an Object
In Nero CoverDesigner, you can insert objects in order to design cover elements for a docu-
ment. An inserted object is automatically selected and can be edited.
To design a cover element, you can insert objects in the drawing area. Proceed as follows:
To insert a line:
1. Click the
icon on the toolbar.
The cursor changes to a crosshair with a line symbol.
2. Click in the drawing area and drag the cursor.
The line is inserted.
2. To insert a rectangle:
1. Click the
icon on the toolbar.
The cursor changes to a crosshair with a rectangle symbol.
2. Click in the drawing area and drag the cursor.
The rectangle is inserted.
3. To insert an ellipse:
1. Click the
icon on the toolbar.
The cursor changes to a crosshair with an ellipse symbol.
2. Click in the drawing area and drag the cursor.
The ellipse is inserted.
4. To insert artistic text:
1. Click the
icon on the toolbar.
The cursor changes to a crosshair with an A.
2. Click in the drawing area.
A vertical line is inserted.
3. Enter the text directly in the drawing area.
4. Press the Enter key.
You cannot enter artistic text with a line break. To enter longer text with line
breaks, use the Text Box object.
5. To insert a text box:
1. Click the
icon on the toolbar.
The cursor changes to a crosshair with "Abc".
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2. Click in the drawing area and drag the cursor.
The Properties window is opened at the Text Box tab.
3. Enter the text in the input area.
4. Specify the text options.
5. Click the OK button.
The text box is inserted with the text that you entered.
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1.
To insert a track list or a folder:
Click the
or icon on the toolbar.
The cursor changes to a crosshair with a track list or folder symbol.
2. Click in the drawing area and drag the cursor.
The track list or folder is inserted. If you have completed the document data, the cor-
responding contents are displayed.
7. To insert a picture:
1. Click the
icon on the toolbar.
The Open browser window is opened.
2. Select an image file and then click on the Open button.
The Open window is closed. The mouse pointer changes to a crosshair with a cam-
era symbol, and the frame of the selected image is displayed around the pointer.
3. Click in the drawing area.
The selected image is inserted.
8. To insert a field:
1. Click the
icon on the toolbar.
The extended dialog box is opened and displays the field types.
2. Select a field type.
The cursor changes to a crosshair and an outline of the selected field is displayed in
the background.
3. Click in the drawing area.
The field is inserted. If you have entered something into the document data, the cor-
responding content is displayed. If the document data is empty, the field type name is
displayed in angled brackets.
You have successfully inserted an object. Now you can edit it and continue designing the
cover. The inserted object is automatically selected and displays a frame with the anchor
points of the frame and a rotation arrow.
7.2 Editing an Object
You can edit an inserted object with Nero CoverDesigner. You can modify the size, shape,
position, and, if desired, color.
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In order to change the size, shape, or position of an object, proceed as follows:
1. Click the icon (selection tool) on the toolbar.
2. Select the object that you want to edit.
A frame with anchor points and a rotation arrow are displayed around the object.
3. To change the position, size, and/or rotation of an object precisely:
1. Click the Object > Geometry menu.
The Geometry window is opened.
2. Enter the desired position, size, and angle of rotation.
3. Click the OK button.
The window is closed and the object is modified to match your new entries.
4. To align an object precisely in the drawing area:
1. Click the Object > Align menu.
The Align Elements window is opened.
2. Set the desired options.
3. Click the OK button.
The window is closed and the object is positioned according to your new entries.
5. To change the position of an object manually, hold down the mouse button and move the
object.
6. To change the position of the midpoint of a bent text:
1. Click on the midpoint.
The mouse pointer changes to a crosshair.
2. Move the midpoint while holding down the mouse button.
The position of the midpoint is modified.
7. To change the size or shape of an object manually:
1. Move the mouse pointer over an anchor point on the frame.
The mouse pointer changes to a double arrow that shows you which direction you
can pull the object in.
2. Click the anchor point and pull it in the desired direction.
The object becomes larger or smaller.
8. To change the rotation of an object manually:
1. Move the mouse pointer over the rotation arrow of the frame.
The mouse pointer changes to a rotation arrow.
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2. Click the rotation arrow and rotate the object in the desired direction.
The rotation of the object is changed.
9. To change properties such as the pen, brush, font, etc.:
1. Click the
icon.
The Properties window is opened. The tabs that are visible in the window are a fac-
tor of the currently selected object.
2. Specify the properties in the tabs.
3. Click the OK button.
The window is closed and the object is modified to match your new entries.
10. To change the contents of artistic text:
1. Click the
icon on the toolbar.
The cursor changes to a crosshair with an A.
2. Click on the artistic text and change the content as desired.
3. Press the Enter key.
You have edited the object.
7.3 Converting Artistic Text
With Nero CoverDesigner, you can convert artistic text to a graphic element. The text proper-
ties can no longer be edited after the conversion.
To convert artistic text, proceed as follows:
1. Click the icon (selection tool) on the toolbar.
2. Select the artistic text that you want to convert.
A frame with anchor points and a rotation arrow are displayed around the text.
3. Select Convert to Curves in the context menu.
A window that informs you that the text will be converted to a graphic element and that
you will no longer be able to edit the text properties appears.
4. Click the OK button.
The dialog window is closed, and the artistic text is converted.
You have successfully converted artistic text to a graphic element. The Pen and Brush
tabs are available in the Properties window.
7.4 Applying Image Effects
In Nero CoverDesigner, you can apply a wide range of effects to images.
Proceed as follows:
1. Click the icon (selection tool) on the toolbar.
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2. Select the image that you want to edit.
A frame with anchor points and a rotation arrow are displayed around the text.
3. Click the icon.
The Properties window is opened.
4. Click the Effects button.
A menu is displayed.
5. Choose the desired effect.
A corresponding window containing before and after views opens.
For some effects, no window opens; the effect is applied immediately instead,
such as with the Negative effect.
6. Select the desired value with the slider.
7. Click the OK button.
The window is closed. The image area displays the current view of the picture.
8. Add additional effects if you wish.
9. Click the OK button.
The Properties window is closed. The image in the drawing area is modified to match
your new entries.
If you are not satisfied with the effect(s), you can undo your last action(s) with
the icon
on the toolbar.
The number of actions that you can undo depends on the value that was en-
tered in the program settings. You can change this value in the Application
Preferences window (see Application Preferences Window
70).
See also:
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7.5 Inserting And Editing a Background
With Nero CoverDesigner, you can insert and edit a background. You can insert or edit the
backgrounds for all the cover elements of a document at the same time or insert or edit the
background of a cover element separately.
To insert a background and edit its properties, proceed as follows:
1. If you want to insert or edit the background for the current cover element, click the Object >
Background Properties menu.
If you want to insert or edit the background for all cover elements, click the Edit > Change
All Backgrounds menu.
The Background Properties window is opened.
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2. If you want to create a colored background:
1. Click the Brush tab.
2. Select a color and a style, if desired.
3. If you want to insert a background image:
1. Click the Image tab.
2. Select an picture file in the Picture Source area.
The image is displayed in the Image preview area. The Stretch Mode area is active.
3. In the Stretch Mode area, specify how the background image is scaled.
4. Apply any desired effects to the picture.
4. Click the OK button.
The background is displayed according to your settings.
See also:
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Document Data Window
8 Document Data Window
You can view and/or enter document data in the Document Data window. Document data
determines contents of the dynamic objects track list, directory, and fields that can be ap-
plied when designing a cover or label. You can enter the contents, name, etc., of the disc for
which you want to create a cover or label.
When you launch from another Nero application, the document data is auto-
matically filled in with the information from the disc, if possible.
You can import data from a Nero Digital file into the document data by selecting
File > Import from Nero Digital.
By default, the document data contains at least the Document, Disk 1 and a data type. You
can add additional entries yourself.
You can open the window by clicking the Data > Document Data menu.
Document data
The window consists of two areas: In the area on the left, the document data elements are
displayed in a tree structure; in the area on the right, the input options for the currently se-
lected element are displayed.
The tree structure of the document data can have up to four levels and represents the pro-
ject or disc structure. You can enter information which can then be used by the dynamic ob-
jects on each level.
The top, or first level always contains the Document element, which refers to the entire pro-
ject.
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The next level, the second one, indicates the discs that are contained in the project. You can
add up to four discs to the Document element. You can specify a disc type for each disc;
this entry affects the third and fourth levels. There are four disc types you can choose from:
Audio for the
Audio CD disc type
Data for data
discs
Audio + Data for the audio
and data disc type
Video for video discs
By default, th
e disc type that you selected when you created the document in the New Do-
cument window is used for the discs.
The third level contains the data type or types that that are contained on the disc of the se-
lected type. An Audio CD, for example, contains audio files – in other words, the data type
Audio/Chapter Data. A data disc contains pure data – in other words, the data type File
System.
The fourth level contains the contents of the disc under its corresponding data type. Audio
files (tracks), for example, are listed under Audio/Chapter Data, and data files under the
File System data type.
8.1 Document
For the Document element, the following input options are available in the Document area
on the right:
Title
Specifies the title of the document. By default, the docu-
ment title is applied to the Subtitle input field for the disc
as well.
This information is used for the Title field type.
Year of release
Specifies the release year.
This information is used for the Year field type.
Artist/Publisher
Specifies the artist or publisher.
This information is used for the Artist field type.
Apply to all subitems
Applies the artist or publisher entry to the corresponding
input fields Artist/Publisher for the Disc and Artist for
the Tracks.
Add Disc
Adds a disc to the document data. Up to four discs can
be added. The corresponding tabs from Disc 1 to Disc 4
with the new cover element for the disc label are added
to the document.
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8.2 Disc
For the Disc element, the following input options are available in the Disc area on the right:
Subtitles
Specifies the title of the disc. By default, the document
title is applied to the input field.
This information is used for the Disc Title field type.
Type
Specifies the disc type. Four types are available: Audio,
Data, Audio + Data and Video. Depending on the se-
lected disc type, the disc will contain different data types
on the next level.
This information is used for the Disc Type field.
Artist/Publisher
Specifies the artist or publisher of the disc.
This information is used for the Disc Artist field type.
Apply to all subitems
Applies the artist or publisher entry to the Artist input
field for the tracks.
Erase
Deletes the disc from the document data and its corre-
sponding tab from the document.
Import Data
Opens the Read An Import File window, which you can
use to select a CDC file.
8.3 Audio/Chapter Data
Audio/Chapter Data appears as an entry for the Audio, Audio + Data, and Video disc ty-
pes. Information about the track number and total playing time is displayed in the Au-
dio/Chapter Data area on the right.
The following buttons are available:
Add Track
Adds a track entry to the data.
Delete All
Deletes all tracks from the data.
8.4 File System
File System appears as an entry for the Data, Audio + Data, and Video disc types. Infor-
mation about the number of entries and the total size is displayed in the File System area on
the right.
The following buttons are available:
Add Files
Opens the Select the Files You Want to Add to the
Disc window so that you can select a file. A new entry is
added to the data and the file information is applied.
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Delete All
Deletes all file entries from the data.
Adding folders
Opens the Browse for Folder window in which a folder
can be selected. The folder is added to the data as a file
entry.
8.5 Video/Picture Data
Video/Picture Data appears as an entry for the Video disc type. The number of pictures is
displayed in the Video / Screen Shot Data area on the right.
The following buttons are available:
Adding a Pic-
ture
Displays the Open window so that you can select an image. A new en-
try is added to the data and the file information is automatically applied;
the image is stored in the Nero CoverDesigner document.
Delete All
Deletes all file entries from the data.
Adding an Entry
When you add an entry to the data, the information from the entry is applied to
the document data, and the data structure is expanded accordingly.
Adding a Picture
If you add a picture, the picture is stored in the document as well. Tracks, fold-
ers, and data files are not stored in the document.
8.6 Data Entry
8.6.1 Track/Chapter
For the Track/Chapter data entry, the following input options are available in the Audio
Track area on the right:
Title
Specifies the title of the track.
Artist
Specifies the artist of the track.
Playing
Time
Specifies the playing time of the track.
Extended
Info
Provides additional information about the track.
Erase
Deletes the track entry.
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8.6.2 File Information
For the File Information data entry, the size and path of the file are displayed in the Audio
Track area on the right.
The following input options are available:
Title
Specifies the title of the file.
Erase
Deletes the file entry.
8.6.3 Picture
For the Picture File data entry, the following input options are available in the area on the
right:
Title
Specifies the title of the picture.
Erase
Deletes the picture entry.
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9 Properties And Background Properties Window
The Properties or Background Properties window offers numerous configuration options
for objects and the background. Different tabs are available depending on the currently se-
lected object.
The Properties window for a selected object can be opened with the
icon. You can edit
the object by modifying the configuration options in the window.
The Background Properties window can be opened for all backgrounds by selecting Edit >
Change All Backgrounds or for the background of the current cover element by selecting
Object > Background Properties from the menu. You can insert and edit the background
with the setting options.
The following tabs are available:
Pen
Specifies whether the object has an outline. You can set the width and color
as well.
This tab is available for all objects.
Brush
Specifies whether or not the object is filled and with what color. You can set
the style and color as well.
This tab is available for the rectangle, ellipse, artistic text, text box, track list,
directory, and field objects as well as the background.
Text
Determines the content and options for the text.
This tab is available for the text and field objects.
Font
Determines the font, style, and size of the text. In addition, you can choose
whether the text should be displayed in strikeout, underline and/or small
caps. A preview window displays your changes.
This tab is available for the text and field objects.
Text box
Allows you to enter and format text.
The tab is available for the text box object.
Bend
Bends the object.
This tab is available for the text box, track list, and directory objects.
Image
Allows you to select and edit a picture.
This tab is available for the picture, text box, track list, and folder objects as
well as the background.
Import
Image
Provides import functions for pictures. This feature is particularly useful for
creating templates.
For example, here you can determine whether a preview picture is auto-
matically displayed when you start Nero CoverDesigner by way of Nero
Burning ROM and have created a compilation with the Audio Book CD disc
format there.
This tab is available for the image object.
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Import
Text
Allows you to import a comment.
This feature is particularly useful for creating templates for Audio Book CDs.
This function is only performed when you start Nero CoverDesigner from
Nero Burning ROM and have created a compilation with the Audio Book
CD disc format.
This tab is available for the text box object.
Tracks
Provides options for the contents and appearance of the track list.
Directory
Provides options for the contents and appearance of the directory.
Field
Provides options for the contents and appearance of fields.
9.1 Pen Tab
The Pen tab provides settings for the object outline.
The following setting options are available:
Activates the outline.
Width
Determines the width of the outline.
Color
Shows the color of the outline. You can set the color with the
color circle, the brightness slider, or the input fields in the Se-
lect Color area.
Color Circle
Determines the color of the outline. You can move the small
square in the middle of the color circle. This determines the
color.
You can see which color has been selected in the Color dis-
play field.
Brightness Slider
Determines the brightness of the outline color. You set the
desired value with the slider.
You can see the brightness that has been selected in the Co-
lor display field.
Hue
Sets the hue. You can enter a value between 0 and 255. The
square moves around the radius of the color circle counter-
clockwise, beginning on the right with the value 0 = red.
Saturation
Defines the saturation of the color. You can enter a value be-
tween 0 and 255. The square moves across the color circle in
a straight line towards the exterior. A saturation of 255 means
that one color component has a value of 255 and the other
two both have a value of 0.
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Brightness
Determines the brightness of the color. You can enter a value
between 0 and 255. The brightness slider moves upwards or
downwards. 255 means maximum brightness.
Red
Defines the red component of the color. You can enter a va-
lue between 0 and 255. 255 being completely red.
Green
Defines the green component of the color. You can enter a
value between 0 and 255. 255 being completely green.
Blue
Defines the blue component of the color. You can enter a va-
lue between 0 and 255. 255 being completely blue.
If the red, green, and blue components are equal, then the outline color is black
(brightness 0), white (brightness 255), or gray (brightness value between 0 and
255).
9.2 Brush Tab
The Brush tab provides configuration options for the object outline.
Brush tab
The following setting options are available:
Activates filling.
When the brush option is deactivated, the background of the
object is transparent.
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Style
Selects a style. A style is always a mixture of two colors: the
foreground and background color. No style is selected by de-
fault.
Foreground
Displays the foreground color. Click the button to change the
foreground color, i.e., apply any changes you make in the Se-
lect Colour area to the foreground color.
The button displays the fill color if no style has been selected.
Background
Displays the background color. Click the button to change the
background color, i.e., apply any changes you make in the
Select Colour area to the background color.
The button is grayed out if no style has been selected.
Color Circle
Determines the fill color. You can move the small square in
the middle of the color circle. This determines the color.
You can see which color has been selected in the Color dis-
play field.
Brightness Slider
Determines the brightness of the outline color. You set the
desired value with the slider.
You can see the brightness that has been selected in the Co-
lor display field.
Hue
Sets the hue. You can enter a value between 0 and 255. The
square moves around the radius of the color circle counter-
clockwise beginning on the right with the value 0 = red.
Saturation
Defines the saturation of the color. You can enter a value be-
tween 0 and 255. The square moves across the color circle in
a straight line towards the exterior. A saturation of 255 means
that one color component has a value of 255 and the other
two both have a value of 0.
Brightness
Determines the brightness of the color. You can enter a value
between 0 and 255. The brightness slider moves upwards or
downwards. 255 means maximum brightness.
Red
Defines the red component of the color. You can enter a va-
lue between 0 and 255. 255 being completely red.
Green
Defines the green component of the color. You can enter a
value between 0 and 255. 255 being completely green.
Blue
Defines the blue component of the color. You can enter a va-
lue between 0 and 255. 255 being completely blue.
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9.3 Text Tab
The Text tab provides configuration options and determines the content of the Text and Field
objects.
The following setting options are available:
Read-only
If the input field in the Content area is grayed out, the text can
no longer be modified. This option is particularly useful when
you are creating templates.
Bent
Bends the text with the lower edge around a midpoint.
Rotate the text by 180
degrees
Rotates the text by 180 degrees, i.e., the text is rotated with its
top edge around the midpoint.
This option is only available if the Bent check box is selected.
Content
Defines the contents of the text.
For Field objects, this option is grayed out because the con-
tents are dynamically generated from the document data.
See also:
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9.4 Text Box Tab
You enter the contents of the text box on the Text Box tab. Unlike artistic text, a line break is
possible in a text box. The usual text editing options are available: font and size selection,
bold face, cursive, underline, align, color, copy, and paste.
The following check boxes are available:
Fit to shape
Displays the text in the editable area only, even if the text box
lies partially outside. The font size is not changed.
Read-only
Grays out the contents of the tab so that the text can no lon-
ger be modified. This option is particularly useful when you
are creating templates.
See also:
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9.5 Bend Tab
The following check boxes are available on the Bend tab:
Bend object
Bends the text with the lower edge around a midpoint.
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Rotate the text by 180
degrees
Rotates the text by 180 degrees, i.e., the text is rotated with
its top edge around the midpoint.
This option is only available if the Bend object check box is
selected.
9.6 Image Tab
On the Image tab, you can select a picture and edit it if you wish. A preview of the picture is
displayed in the Image area. The Name field displays the name of the file.
Image Tab
The following setting options are available:
Button
Effects
Opens a menu where you can select different effects to apply to
the image.
Button
Remove Image
Removes the image.
The following configuration options are available in the Picture Source area:
Button
File
Displays the Open window, where a picture file can be selected.
Button
TWAIN
Scans an image.
This feature is only offered if you have a scanner installed.
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The following configuration options are available in the Stretch Mode area:
Option button
Adjust to frame size
Adjusts the image to match the background or frame size.
If the background or frame is larger or smaller than the image, the
image is expanded or reduced in size accordingly. This means
that the width and/or length of the image may be distorted.
Option button
Proportional, no
clipping
Adjusts the image proportionally to the background or frame size;
the ratio of the width and length of the image (aspect ratio) re-
mains the same.
If the background or frame is larger or smaller than the image,
blank areas may appear above/below or on the left/right of the
image. The longest side determines how the image is resized.
Option button
Proportional, clip
image
Adjusts the image proportionally to the background or frame size;
the ratio of the width and length of the image (aspect ratio) re-
mains the same.
If the background or frame is larger or smaller than the image, ar-
eas may be clipped above/below or on the left/right of the image.
The shortest side determines how the image is resized.
9.7 Image Effects
There are several effects for pictures available in Nero CoverDesigner.
Color Adjustment effect:
Brightness
Opens the Brightness window with before and after views of the pic-
ture. Move the Brightness slider left or right to darken or lighten the
picture.
Contrast
Opens the Contrast window with before and after views of the pic-
ture. Move the Contrast slider left or right to increase or decrease the
contrast of the picture.
Gamma
Opens the Gamma window with before and after views of the picture.
Move the Gamma slider left or right to darken or lighten the midtones
of the picture.
Equalizer
Applies the Equalize effect to a picture. This effect distributes the
brightness values of the colors uniformly.
This effect is appropriate for adjusting a picture that is too light or
dark. It is also useful for making objects in the shadows more visible.
Filter effect:
Emboss
Creates an embossed version of the picture.
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Erode
Generates a watercolor version of the picture, making the picture sof-
ter and coarser.
Mosaic
Opens the Mosaic window with before and after views of the picture.
Move the Mosaic slider to the right to make the picture coarser, creat-
ing a mosaic effect.
Outline
Draws the edges of the surfaces in the picture, generating an outline
effect.
Parabolic >
Convex
Generates a convex view.
Parabolic >
Concave
Generates a concave view.
Posterize
Opens the Posterize window with before and after views of the pic-
ture. Move the Posterize slider right or left to create an oil painting ef-
fect.
Sharpen
Opens the Sharpen window with before and after views of the picture.
Move the Sharpness slider to the right to make the picture sharper
and harder.
Solarize
Opens the Solarize window with before and after views of the picture.
Move the Solarize slider to the left to strengthen the lighting effect.
Move the slider completely to the left to invert the values and create a
negative.
Soften
Opens the Soften window with before and after views of the picture.
Move the Soften slider to the right to make the picture softer and less
focused. In doing so, areas are merged together.
Flip effect:
Horizontal
Flips the image horizontally, making it appear as the mirror image.
Vertical
Flips the image vertically, the image appears upside down.
Negative
Creates a negative of the image.
Pinch
Opens the Pinch window with before and after views of the picture. Mo-
ve the Pinch slider right or left to pinch or bloat the picture from the cen-
ter.
Swirl
Opens the Swirl window with before and after views of the image. Move
the Swirl slider right or left to swirl the image to the right or left.
Rotate
Opens the Rotate window with before and after views of the image.
Move the Rotate slider to the right to rotate the image 90°, 180° or 270°.
Properties And Background Properties Window
9.8 Import Picture Tab
The Import Picture tab provides the following setting options:
Import picture, if possible
Activates the Picture to import drop-down menu.
Picture to import
Selects the image that should be imported. The following
entries are available:
Nothing: No image is imported.
Thumbnail: Imports a preview image when you start Ne-
ro CoverDesigner from Nero Burning ROM and have
created a compilation with the Audio Book CD disc for-
mat. This feature is particularly useful for creating tem-
plates for Audio Book CDs.
Video Picture: Imports a picture than you have added to
the Video/Picture Data entry in the document data. You
can determine which picture is imported with the Disc
Number and Picture Number fields.
CoverArt: Imports an image from a Nero Digital file (if it
is technically possible).
Import Original Picture
Imports the specified image. If the image has been modi-
fied, you can use this button to import the original image
again.
9.9 Tracks And Folder Tab
On the Tracks and Folder tabs, you can determine the appearance of the track list or folder
and select which contents are displayed. The track list contains information from audio files,
the folder contains information from data files. You cannot enter text in the track list/folder
yourself – the contents are taken from the document data.
Tracks/Folder Tab
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The following configuration options are available:
Check box
Show sample window
Opens the Sample preview window.
The following configuration options are available in the Data area:
Input field
Disc
Species the disc that the information should be taken from.
Input field
First Track/Entry
Specifies which audio/data file the track list / folder should be-
gin at.
Input field
Last Track/Entry
Specifies which audio/data file the track list / folder should end
at.
The following configuration options are available in the Format area:
Drop-down menu
Style
Selects a predefined style with which to display the track list /
folder. The style can be modified in the Fields area.
Input field
Column Spacing
Sets the column spacing in percent.
Drop-down menu
Orientation
Specifies the alignment of the text.
Check box
Fit text to shape
Displays the text in the editable area only, even if the track list
/ folder lies partially outside. The font size is adjusted if neces-
sary.
The following configuration options are available in the Fields area:
Selection list
Displays the fields that are available in the selected style, such
as track number or file path. The meaning of each column is as
follows:
Use: The field is visible in the track list / folder. If the check box
is not selected, the field is not visible in the track list/folder.
Column: Indicates the column that the field will be displayed in.
Field Type: Indicates the field type, e.g., track number or title.
Properties And Background Properties Window
Left Drop-Down Menu
Selects a format for the selected field.
Text can be displayed normally, with uppercase letters, with
lowercase letters, or reversed.
Numbers can be displayed as single digits, double digits, or
Roman numerals.
Playing times can be displayed in different formats, e.g., in sec-
onds, M:SS, H:MM:SS, etc.
File sizes can be displayed in bytes, KB or MB.
Right drop-down me-
nu
Selects the alignment for the selected field. The alignment al-
ways refers to the full column that the field is in.
Opens the Select Color window so that you can define a color
for the selected field. The window is the same as the one for the
Select Color area on the Pen and Brush tabs.
The button shows the currently selected color.
Opens the Font window so that you can choose a font, style,
and effects for the selected field. You can also specify the char-
acter set to use in the Script drop-down menu. A preview of the
text is displayed in the Sample area.
The button displays the currently selected font. The input field
(to the right of the button) specifies a relative font size in percent
for the selected field.
Input field
Leading Text
Specifies a relative font size in percent for the selected field.
Input field
Trailing Text
Specifies the text that should appear after the selected field in
the track list / folder.
See also:
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9.10 Field Tab
The Field tab provides setting options for fields. Fields take their content from the document
data for the most part. The Field tab consists of the Field Type selection list, the Options
area, and a check box.
All of the field types are listed in the Field Type selection list. The Options area refers to the
selected field type. Not all setting options are available for each field type.
The following setting options are generally available:
Field type
Specifies the field type. The following field types are available:
Title, Artist, Disc Type, Year, Disc Title, Disc Artist, Tracks, Total Playing
Time, Total Size, Last Save Date, Print Date,and Custom Text.
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Check box
Fixed Size
Specifies that the text has a fixed height, even if the size of the frame is
modified. The text height is based on the font size that is specified on
the Font tab.
If the check box is not selected, the text size is adjusted to match the
frame size and vice versa.
This feature is not available for bent text.
The following configuration options are available in the Options area:
Drop-down menu
Alignment
Specifies the alignment of the selected field type in the frame.
Drop-down menu
Disc
Specifies which disc the selected field type refers to.
Drop-down menu
Time Format
Specifies the format for the playing time.
Drop-down menu
Size Format
Specifies the format for the file size.
Drop-down menu
Date Format
Specifies the format for the date.
Input text
Custom Text
Specifies the text for the Custom Text field type.
Input text
Leading Text
Specifies the text that appears in front of the selected field type.
Input text
Trailing Text
Specifies the text that should appear after the selected field type.
The field type that you select in the Field Type selection list is applied to the in-
serted field even if you assigned a different field type beforehand.
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Geometry Window
10 Geometry Window
The position, size, and rotation of an object are determined in the Geometry window. You
can open the window by clicking the Object > Geometry menu.
Geometry window
The following input fields are available in the Position area:
X
Specifies the X coordinate of the top left point of the frame.
Y
Specifies the Y coordinate of the top left point of the frame.
The following input fields are available in the Size area:
Width
Specifies the width of the object in millimeters.
Height
Specifies the height of the object in millimeters.
The following input field is available in the Rotation area:
Angle
Specifies the angle of rotation.
10.1 Geometry Window For Bent Objects
For bent objects, the position of the center and the position of the object in terms of the cen-
ter are specified in the Geometry window. You can open the window by clicking the Object
> Geometry menu.
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Geometry Window
Geometry window for bent objects
The following input fields are available in the Center area:
X
Specifies the X coordinate of the center point (which the object is rotated
around).
Y
Specifies the Y coordinate of the center point (which the object is rotated
around).
The following input fields are available in the Rotation area:
Start
Specifies the position of the text in relation to the center point. The starting
point of the text is the left edge of the first character. The division into degrees
is the one commonly used in mathematics: 0 degrees is on the right at the
height of the midpoint and the units progress in a counterclockwise direction.
Arc
Specifies the arc to apply to the text. Selecting 180 degress, for example,
bends the text in a semicircle.
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Align Elements Window
11 Align Elements Window
The Align Elements window aligns objects relative to the page, i.e., the editable drawing
area, or another object. You can open the window by clicking the Object > Align menu.
This feature is not available for bent objects.
Align Elements window
This window contains the following check boxes and option buttons:
Check box
Horizontal alignment
Specifies the horizontal alignment. There are three op-
tion buttons:
Left: Aligns the object along the left edge.
Center: Centers the object.
Right: Aligns the object along the right edge.
Check box
Vertical alignment
Specifies the vertical alignment. There are three option
buttons:
Top: Aligns the object along the top edge.
Center: Centers the object.
Bottom: Aligns the object along the bottom edge.
Option button
Last Selected Element
Aligns the object with another. In order to use this fea-
ture, two objects must be selected; the object that was
selected last will be aligned in relation to the first.
This feature is useful for positioning two objects on top
of one another, e.g., text on a picture.
Option button
Page
Aligns the object to the page, i.e., to the editable area.
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Design Tools
12 Design Tools
12.1 Grid
A grid can be used to position objects. In Nero CoverDesigner, the grid is displayed as a se-
ries of dots with equal horizontal and vertical spacing.
The following options are available in the View menu of Nero CoverDesigner:
Show Grid
Displays the grid.
Snap to Grid
Snaps objects to the grid. Objects are snapped to the
grid points when they are moved or drawn near them.
Grid Setup
Displays the Grid Setup window where you can specify
the horizontal and vertical spacing of the grid points.
12.2 Guidelines
Guidelines are lines that can be used to help position objects. In Nero CoverDesigner, guide-
lines are displayed as dashed blue lines.
The following options are available in the View menu of Nero CoverDesigner:
Entry
Show Guidelines
Displays the guidelines.
Entry
Snap to Guidelines
Aligns objects along the guidelines. Objects are snapped
to the guidelines when they are moved or drawn near
them.
Entry
Set Up Guidelines
Opens the Set Up Guidelines window, where you can
create horizontal and/or vertical guidelines.
Creating Guidelines Manually
You can create guidelines manually by clicking on the horizontal or vertical ruler
and dragging a guideline onto the drawing area.
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Creating And Editing a Template
13 Creating And Editing a Template
13.1 Creating a Template
With Nero CoverDesigner, you can create your own templates.
To do this, proceed as follows:
Document data is not saved when the document is saved as a template.
1. Click the icon on the toolbar.
The New Document window is opened.
2. Select the document type and an empty or predesigned template.
3. Select the Create New Template check box.
4. Click the OK button.
The New Document window is closed and the predefined cover elements for the se-
lected document type are displayed in the drawing area.
If you selected the Custom document type, you can add new cover elements
by selecting Edit > Insert New Page from the menu.
5. Design the document as desired.
6. To save the template as a compressed file, select File > Quick Save from the menu.
To save the template without compression, select File > Save from the menu.
If you attempt to save a template with pictures that total more than 5 MB without com-
pression, a window is opened asking whether you want to save the file with or without
compression.
The Save As window is then opened.
Saving the template in compressed form may be a good idea if it contains a lar-
ge number of pictures. The size of the template file will be smaller. Compres-
sion can reduce the picture quality in some cases, however.
7. If the My Documents folder is displayed, select the Nero CoverDesigner Templates folder
from the Save In drop-down menu.
8. Enter a file name and click the Save button.
Even if you did not select the Create New Template check box at the begin-
ning, you can still create a template. In this case, simply select Save as Tem-
plate from the File menu. Make certain that you save the template file in the
Nero CoverDesigner Templates folder so that it appears in the template list.
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Creating And Editing a Template
The template file is saved under the selected name. It will now be available in the tem-
plate list of the New Document window under the document and disc type that you se-
lected when you created it or whose cover elements were contained in the template file.
13.2 Modifying a Template
You can modify templates in Nero CoverDesigner.
Proceed as follows:
1. Click the File > Open menu.
A browser window is opened.
2. Select the desired Nero CoverDesigner template file (*.nct) from the Nero CoverDesigner
Templates folder and then click the Open button.
The browser window is closed. A window asking if you want to edit the template is ope-
ned.
3. Click the Yes button.
The template document is opened.
4. Edit the document as desired.
5. Click the button.
The changes are saved in the template. You can now close the template and use it to
create a new document.
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Saving a Document
14 Saving a Document
You can save a document that you have created in Nero CoverDesigner.This saves all of the
document's cover elements and any document data that you have entered. You can save
the document in compressed or uncompressed form. Compressing a document primarily
compresses the pictures in the document.
Saving Compressed Documents
Saving the document in compressed form may be a good idea if it contains ma-
ny pictures. The size of the document file will be smaller. Compression can re-
duce the picture quality in some cases, however.
To save a document, proceed as follows:
1. To save the document as a compressed file, select File > Save Compressed from the me-
nu. To save the document without compression, select File > Save from the menu.
If you attempt to save a document containing pictures that total more than 5 MB without
compression, a window opens, asking whether you want to save the file with or without
compression. The Save As window then opens.
2. Enter the file name and path to save the file under.
3. Click the Save button.
The Save As window is closed and the document is saved.
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Storing a Cover in a Nero Digital File
15 Storing a Cover in a Nero Digital File
With Nero CoverDesigner, you can save an album cover in a Nero Digital file. Nero Digital is
an MPEG-4 storage format for audio and video files that can contain additional information. It
was developed by Nero AG. The designed cover element is stored in the file as cover art.
This means that an image of your final cover element design is created and saved as a
background image.
Any existing cover elements of the same type (e.g., a booklet) in the Nero Digi-
tal file are overwritten. We recommend that you create a Nero Digital document
beforehand (see Creating a Nero Digital Document
21), to see whether any
cover art has been stored in the Nero Digital file already.
The following requirement must be fulfilled:
You have created a document complete with designed cover elements.
To save a cover in a Nero Digital file, proceed as follows:
1. Click the File > Export to Nero Digital menu.
The Save As window is opened.
2. Select the Nero Digital file that you want to save the cover in.
3. Click the Save button.
The cover elements are saved in the Nero Digital file. You can now use the Nero Digital
file to create a Nero Digital document that contains the stored cover elements.
See also:
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Printing the Document
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16 Printing the Document
The following requirement must be fulfilled:
You have already opened a document.
To print a document or part of it, proceed as follows:
1. Click the File > Print menu.
The Print window is opened.
2. Select a printer on the General tab.
3. Select the desired options on the Properties tab.
4. Select the cover elements that should be printed on the Elements tab.
5. If you have assigned different paper stocks to the cover elements, check below the preview
area to see in which order the paper stock will be printed. Insert the paper/media in the prin-
ter in the correct order.
6. Click the OK button.
The document or selected cover elements are printed.
16.1 Print Window
You set the print options for the document in the Print window prior to printing.
The window consists of three tabs:
General
Allows you to select a printer.
Properties
Provides setting options for printing paper borders and crop marks as
well as for bleeding.
Elements
Selects the cover elements for printing.
Printing the Document
16.1.1 Properties Tab
The Properties tab contains three areas: Print Borders, Print Crop Marks, and Miscella-
neous.
Print window, Properties tab
The following configuration options are available in the Print Borders area:
Option button
On all paper stocks
Prints borders for all paper stocks.
Option button
On normal paper on-
ly
Prints borders on normal paper stock only.
Option button
Never
Never prints paper borders.
The following configuration options are available in the Print Crop Marks area:
Option button
On all paper stocks
Prints crop marks for all paper stocks.
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Option button
On normal paper on-
ly
Prints crop marks on normal paper stock only.
Option button
Never
Never prints crop marks.
The following configuration options are available in the Miscellaneous area:
Check box/
Input field
Enable Bleeding
Enables bleeding and specifies how far beyond the edge of the
cover element printing will occur
Check box
Prompt at each new
page
Specifies that printing must be confirmed for each new page.
Input field
Copies
Specifies how many times the document should be printed.
Button
Preview
Opens the Print Preview window.
16.1.2 Elements Tab
The Elements tab contains a selection list, a preview area, and configuration options. You
can select the cover elements to print in the selection list.
The preview area shows how the cover elements that are to be printed will appear on the
page. The paper stock that the currently displayed cover elements will be printed on is dis-
played below the preview area. Cover elements that will be printed are displayed in blue -
cover elements that will not be printed are displayed in gray.
Printing the Document
Print window, Elements tab
The following configuration options are available on the Elements tab:
Input field
Copies of the Element
Specifies how many times the selected cover element
should be printed.
Check box
Print on normal paper
Prints the selected cover element on normal paper.
This check box is only available if the normal paper stock
has not been assigned to the cover element.
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Print Settings And Paper Stocks
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17 Print Settings And Paper Stocks
17.1 Printer Calibration
With Nero CoverDesigner, you can calibrate your printer to ensure precise print alignments.
We recommend that you calibrate your printer once after you have selected the paper stock
and printer.
To calibrate you printer, proceed as follows:
1. Prior to calibration, select the desired paper stock and the printer.
2. Click the File > Preferences menu.
The Application Preferences window is opened.
3. Click the Printing tab.
4. Click the Print Calibration Sheet button.
The calibration sheet is printed.
5. Fold the calibration sheet in the middle horizontally and vertically.
6. Unfold the calibration sheet and read the values at which both fold lines cross the axis.
7. If the fold lines do not cross in the middle of the axis, enter the horizontal and vertical values
from the calibration page in the Horizontal/Vertical settings fields on the Printing tab.
8. Repeat steps 4 to 6 to check the new entries. If the fold lines cross in the middle of the axis,
proceed to the next step. Otherwise repeat the previous step.
9. Click the OK button.
The Application Preferences window is closed. The calibration settings are saved, and
your printer is now calibrated.
17.2 Paper Stocks Window
In the Paper Stocks window you can view predefined paper stocks or create your own cus-
tom ones. You can open the window by clicking the File > Paper Stocks menu.
User-defined paper stocks are useful for modifying the size and depiction of a cover element.
Predefined paper stocks have been set to match the manufacturer's specifications for labels
and papers. For example, some special papers can require a specific placement and posi-
tion of the cover element. Or labels may have different sizes.
You can select the paper stocks that are listed here or that you create in the main screen
area and assign them to the current cover element.
The window consists of three areas. User-defined and predefined paper stocks are displayed
in a selection list in the area on the left. Each paper stock can contain one or more labels.
These labels correspond to the cover elements in Nero CoverDesigner.
Setting options for the user-defined paper stocks are displayed in the middle area. These
setting options are grayed out for the predefined paper stocks.
The size and position of the cover elements are displayed in the preview area on the right.
Print Settings And Paper Stocks
Paper Stocks window
The following configuration options are available in the User-defined Paper Stock entry:
Add Stock
Adds a new paper stock.
Importing
Imports a definition file for paper stock in DAT format.
New paper stocks are added to the user-defined paper
stocks.
Exporting
Exports a definition file for paper stock in DAT format. All
user-defined paper stocks are exported.
The following configuration options are available in the paper stock entry:
Name
Specifies the name of the paper stock.
Width/Height
Specifies the width and height.
Portrait
Specifies that the paper is printed in portrait mode.
Landscape
Specifies that the paper is printed in landscape mode.
Add Item
Displays a selection list that you can use to select a co-
ver element.
The selected cover element is added to the paper stock.
Delete Stock
Deletes the current paper stock.
The following configuration options are available in the item / cover element entry:
Width/Height
Specifies the width and height.
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Spine Width
Specifies the width of the spine, i.e., the middle part of
the inlay.
The input field is available for the DVD inlay, CD inlay,
maxi booklet, and mini CD inlay (front and rear covers).
Rear Width
Specifies the width of the rear portion, i.e., the part that is
folded around.
This field is available for the maxi booklet and mini CD
inlay (back) cover elements.
Indentation Radius
Specifies the radius of the flap. This field is available for
the Biz Card envelope cover element.
Fold Width
Specifies the width of the folded seam.
This field is available for the business card envelope co-
ver element.
Radius of Outer Boundary
Specifies the outer radius and therefore the size of the
printable area (disc edge).
This field is available for the business card cover ele-
ment.
Center Hole Radius
Specifies the inner radius and therefore the size of the
unprintable area.
This input field is available for the Biz Card and rectangu-
lar Biz Card cover elements.
Bounding Rectangle
Specifies the size of the rectangle and therefore the oval
form of the business card.
This input field is available for the Biz Card cover ele-
ment.
Rounded Corners (X/Y)
Specifies the radius of the rounded corners on the disc.
This field is available for the rectangular business card
cover element.
Outer Radius
Specifies the outer radius and therefore the size of the
printable area (disc edge).
This field is available for the disc and mini CD cover ele-
ments.
Inner Radius
Specifies the inner radius and therefore the size of the
unprintable area (disc hole).
This field is available for the disc and mini CD cover ele-
ments.
Position X/Y
Specifies the postion of the cover element on the paper
that was defined in the paper stock profile.
Print Settings And Paper Stocks
17.3 Creating a Paper Stock Profile
With Nero CoverDesigner, you can create your own custom paper stocks. User-defined pa-
per stocks are available in the main screen area for cover elements that have been added as
labels to the paper stock.
The creation of user-defined paper stocks is useful for designing covers and la-
bels whose dimensions vary from standard measurements.
To create a paper stock, proceed as follows:
1. Click the File > Paper Stocks menu.
The Paper Stocks window is opened.
2. Select the User-defined Stocks entry in the selection list.
3. Click the Add Stock button in the Paper Stocks area.
A Stock 1 subentry is added to the User-defined Stocks entry.
4. Select the Stock 1 subentry.
The Paper Stock area is displayed.
5. Enter the name and dimensions of the paper stock in the Paper Stock area.
6. Click the Add Item button.
A selection list of cover elements is displayed.
7. Select the cover element that you want to add to the paper stock.
The selected cover element is added to the paper stock.
8. Select the inserted cover element.
9. Specify the desired dimensions such as the height/width and position of the cover element
on the paper in the area in the middle.
10. Repeat the four previous steps for each cover element that you want to add to the paper
stock.
11. Click the OK button.
The Paper Stocks window is closed.
The paper stock is saved and is now available for the selected cover elements in the
drop-down menu of the View toolbar.
See also:
Application Preferences Window 70
Paper Stocks Window 60
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17.4 Default Paper Stock Settings
On the Paper Stocks tab in the Application Preferences window, you can set the default
settings for paper stocks.
The following setting options are available:
Drop-down menu
Stock
Specifies a default paper stock for the selected co-
ver element.
Check box
Print elements by default
Selects all cover elements of a document for print-
ing by default.
If you clear this check box, you must select the co-
ver elements in the Print window manually before
you print.
Check box
Show default label metrics
Displays the normal disc size when you assign a
paper stock with a radius that deviates from the
standard value to a cover element.
Printing LightScribe Label
18 Printing LightScribe Label
If you have a LightScribe recorder connected, you can also print the label side of a Light-
Scribe 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 prin-
ted.
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.
To print a LightScribe label, proceed as follows:
1. Create a new document with the LightScribe document type.
The document contains a Disk 1 tab with the cover element for the disc label.
2. Design the disc label as desired.
Click the
icon on the toolbar. 3.
The LightScribe Print Properties window is opened.
4. Set the desired print options.
5. Insert a recordable LightScribe disc into the LightScribe recorder with the label side facing
down.
6. Click the Print button.
The printing process begins. You can monitor the process status with the progress bar.
As soon as the printing is finished, the Nero – LightScribe window is opened and dis-
plays a message about the result of the printing process.
7. Click the OK button.
You have successfully created and printed a custom LightScribe label.
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18.1 LightScribe Print Properties Window
You can customize the print properties of your LightScribe label to suit your requirements in
the LightScribe Print Properties window.
LightScribe Print Properties window
The following options are available:
Area
Print contrast
Adjusts the desired print quality.
This option button is set to Normal by default.
Input field
Number of copies
Defines the number of copies you require.
Drop-down menu
Drive
Defines the desired recorder.
Available only if multiple LightScribe recorders are avail-
able.
Check box
Automatically shut down the
PC when done
Shuts down the computer after the label has been printed
(if possible).
Button
Print
Starts printing the label.
Button
Preview
Opens the LightScribe Print Preview dialog box. A print
preview of the label is displayed here.
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Printing Labelflash Label
19 Printing Labelflash Label
You can print a label on the label and/or data side of a Labelflash DVD with Nero CoverD-
esigner.
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 feature is only available with a Labelflash recorder.
To print a Labelflash label on the label side or a DiskT@2 on the data side of your DVD, pro-
ceed as follows:
1. Create a new document with any document type, e.g. Standard.
2. Click the Disc 1 tab.
3. Edit the disc label as desired.
Click the
icon on the toolbar. 4.
The Labelflash Print Properties window is opened.
5. Set the desired print options.
6. Select the side that you want to print on.
The logo in the bottom left corner displays the corresponding Labelflash or DiskT@2 lo-
go.
7. If you want to print a Labelflash label on the label side, insert a blank Labelflash disc in the
recorder with the label side facing down. If you want to print a DiskT@2 on the data side, in-
sert a blank Labelflash disc with the data side facing down in the recorder.
8. Click the OK button.
The Labelflash Print or DiskT@2 Print window is opened and the print process starts.
You can monitor the process status with the progress bar. As soon as printing is finished,
a window is opened, indicating the result of the printing process.
9. Click the OK button.
You have successfully created and printed a custom Labelflash label or a DiskT@2.
See also:
Creating a New Document or Image Document 21
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Printing Labelflash Label
19.1 Labelflash Print Properties Window
You can customize the print properties of your Labelflash label to suit your requirements in
the Labelflash Print Properties window.
Labelflash Print Properties window
The following configuration options and buttons are available:
Drop-down menu
Profile for
Adjusts the desired print quality.
Select Custom to change the contrast level and rotation
speed.
Slider
Contrast level
Specifies the contrast level for printing.
Drop-down menu
Rotation speed
Specifies the rotation speed of the DVD.
Option button
Data Side
Specifies that the data side should be printed on by default.
Option button
Labels
Specifies that the label side should be printed on by de-
fault.
Option button
Both Sides
Specifies that both sides should be printed on by default.
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Printing Labelflash Label
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Button
Print Preview
Opens the Print Preview window, which shows an ap-
proximation of what the label will look like on the Labelflash
DVD.
Check box
Eject disc after printing
Ejects the disc after printing is complete.
Button
Burn (is displayed instead
of the OK button)
Starts the print process.
Program Settings
20 Program Settings
20.1 Application Preferences Window
You can make settings that determine the general appearance and behavior of Nero Cover-
Designer in the Application Preferences window. You can open the window by clicking the
File > Preferences menu.
The window contains the following tabs:
General
Provides general setting options for Nero CoverDesigner such as dis-
playing info messages, and country-specific measurement units.
Folders
Specifies the path for documents, templates, and imported files.
Paper Stocks
Provides setting options for paper stocks.
Print
Specifies the bleed area and allows you to calibrate your printer
Undo
Offers options for undoing actions. You can specify the maximum re-
served memory, the number of possible undo steps, or unlimited undo
steps here.
LightScribe
Allows you to specify setting options for LightScribe recorders such as
the print quality, default drive (if multiple LightScribe recorders are in-
stalled), default label template, and print resolution.
These setting options are only used if a LightScribe recorder is avail-
able.
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:
Default Paper Stock Settings 64
Printer Calibration 60
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Program Settings
20.2 Specifying Default Settings For Objects
In Nero CoverDesigner, you can specify default settings for objects. The default settings de-
termine the entries in the tabs of the Properties window for an object.
Default settings cannot be configured for pictures.
To specify default settings for objects, proceed as follows:
1. To specify default settings for geometric objects:
1. Click the Object > Default Graphic Properties menu.
The Default Properties window with the Pen and Brush tabs is opened.
2. Specify the desired properties in the tabs.
3. Click the OK button.
The window is closed. Geometric objects will now be inserted with the selected prop-
erties by default.
2. To configure default settings for artistic text and fields:
1. Click the Object > Default Artistic Text Properties menu.
The Default Properties window with the Pen, Brush, Font, and Field tabs is ope-
ned.
2. Specify the desired properties in the tabs.
3. Click the OK button.
The window is closed. Artistic text and fields will now be inserted with the selected
properties by default.
3. To configure default settings for text boxes, track lists, and folders:
1. Click the Object > Default Text Box Properties menu.
The Default Properties window with the Pen, Brush, Folder, and Tracks tabs is
opened.
2. Specify the desired properties in the tabs.
3. Click the OK button.
The window is closed. Text boxes, track lists, and folders will now be inserted with
the selected properties by default.
You have successfully configured the default settings for objects.
Changes made on the tabs may sometimes not apply to all objects.
See also:
Properties And Background Properties Window 36
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Technical Information
21 Technical Information
21.1 System Requirements
Nero CoverDesigner is installed along with its suite. Its system requirements are the same.
You can find more detailed information on the system requirements under www.nero.com
.
In addition, the following requirements apply:
Printer
Scanner (optional)
Labelflash recorder and disc (optional)
LightScribe capable recorder and LightScribe capable disc (optional)
Using LightScribe Direct Disc Labeling
Your computer requires the latest LightScribe system software when using a
CD or DVD recorder with LightScribe support.
If you have downloaded and installed an updated Nero version from the Nero
website, install the LightScribe system software separately. You can find the la-
test version at www.nero.com/link.php?topic_id=114&gen_id=8
.
21.2 Image Formats
Bitmap (BMP)
Device Independent Bitmaps (DIB)
Graphics Interchange Format (GIF)
Joint Photografic Expert Group (JPEG, JPG, JPE)
Picture Exchange (PCX)
Portable Network Graphics (PNG)
Portable Pixel Map (PPM)
Targa Image File (TGA)
Tagged Image File Format (TIFF, TIF)
Windows Media File (WMF)
Portable BitMap (PBM) - read only
Word Perfect Graphic (WPG)
21.3 Formats For Playlists
Chromeleon Driver Configuration Plugin Nero File (CDC)
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Index
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22 Index
A
Adding a Disc........................................ 22
Angle of rotation.................................... 48
Artistic Text
Edit .................................................................. 28
Audiobook CD................................. 36, 44
B
Background........................................... 29
Fill Titles ..........................................................30
Inserting........................................................... 30
Background Properties ......................... 36
Bend...................................................... 36
Bent Text
Edit .................................................................. 27
Biz Card ................................................ 20
Bleeding
Set size............................................................ 70
Border ................................................... 57
Brightness ............................................. 42
Brush..................................................... 36
Business Card CD ................................ 20
C
Calibration Sheet
Printing ............................................................ 60
CD Case................................................ 18
Color
Select......................................................... 37, 39
Color Adjustment .................................. 42
Concave View ....................................... 43
Configuration......................................... 71
Contrast................................................. 42
Conventions, manual .............................. 6
Convex View ......................................... 43
Cover Art............................................... 55
Cover Element
Add .................................................................. 17
Booklet............................................................. 17
Disc.................................................................. 17
Inlay................................................................. 17
Creating an Image Document............... 21
Crop Marks............................................ 57
D
Data....................................................... 10
Deleting Cover Elements ...................... 23
Design Element..................................... 14
Directory................................................ 37
Disc
Add.............................................................17, 32
Disc type ......................................... 16, 32
Document data
Document data.................................................31
Enter ................................................................31
Use...................................................................15
Drawing area......................................... 14
DVD Case ............................................. 18
Dynamic Object..................................... 14
E
Edit.......................................................... 9
Effect..................................................... 42
Ellipse.............................................. 13, 25
Emboss ................................................. 42
Entry
Add...................................................................34
EqualizeEqualize................................... 42
F
Field .......................................... 13, 26, 37
Field type............................................... 46
Artist.................................................................32
Title ..................................................................32
Year .................................................................32
Fields..................................................... 15
File .......................................................... 9
Filter ...................................................... 42
Flip ........................................................ 43
Folder........................................ 13, 15, 26
Font....................................................... 36
G
Geometric Object.................................. 14
Index
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H
Help....................................................... 10
Horizontal
Flip................................................................... 43
Reversed Image .............................................. 43
I
Image .................................................... 13
Rotate.............................................................. 43
Scale................................................................ 42
Image .................................................... 36
Import Image......................................... 36
J
Jewel Case............................................ 18
L
LightScribe Label
Printing ............................................................ 65
Line ................................................. 12, 25
Line Break............................................. 25
M
Manual, conventions............................... 6
Maxi....................................................... 19
Midtone Value ....................................... 42
Mini CD ................................................. 19
Mosaic................................................... 43
Multi Box ............................................... 18
N
Negative
Flip................................................................... 43
Nero Digital
Exporting a Cover............................................ 55
Importing.......................................................... 31
Saving the Cover............................................. 55
Nero Digital Cover Extracting................ 21
O
Object.............................................. 10, 14
Bend ................................................................ 36
Copy ................................................................ 11
Cut................................................................... 11
Delete .............................................................. 11
Edit .................................................................. 26
Set size............................................................ 48
Transfer properties .......................................... 11
Object Properties .................................. 36
Oil Painting Effect.................................. 43
Outline................................................... 43
P
Pen........................................................ 36
Picture................................................... 26
Pinch ..................................................... 43
Posterize ............................................... 43
Preset
Undo ................................................................70
Print....................................................... 56
Program
Launching the Program......................................8
Startup ...............................................................8
R
Rectangle........................................ 12, 25
Restore.................................................. 11
Rotate.................................................... 43
S
Save...................................................... 54
Scan...................................................... 41
Sharpen................................................. 43
Slim Pack .............................................. 19
Solarize ................................................. 43
Start
From another application .................................31
Startup
Program .............................................................8
Swirl ...................................................... 43
System requirements............................ 72
T
Template
Generate..........................................................17
Save.................................................................52
Select.........................................................16, 22
Text ........................................... 13, 25, 36
Importing..........................................................37
Protect..............................................................40
Rotate ..............................................................40
Text box .................................... 13, 25, 36
Protect..............................................................40
Rotate ..............................................................41
Index
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Text Line Break..................................... 25
Tracklist........................................... 13, 15
Tracks ................................................... 37
Transfer properties................................ 11
TWAIN................................................... 10
U
Undo................................................ 11, 29
V
Vertically
Flip ...................................................................43
View ........................................................ 9
W
Watercolor............................................. 43
Window ................................................. 10
Contact
23 Contact
Nero CoverDesigner is a Nero AG product.
Nero AG
Im Stoeckmaedle 13-15
Internet:
www.nero.com
76307 Karlsbad
Help:
http://support.nero.com
Germany
Fax:
+49 724 892 8499
Nero Inc.
330 N Brand Blvd Suite 800
Internet:
www.nero.com
Glendale, CA 91203-2335
Help:
http://support.nero.com
USA
Fax:
(818) 956 7094
E-mail:
US-CustomerSupport@nero.com
Nero KK
Rover Center-kita 8F-B, 1-2-2
Nakagawa-chuou Tsuzuki-ku
Internet:
www.nero.com
Yokohama, Kanagawa
Help:
http://support.nero.com
Japan 224-0003
Copyright © 2009 Nero AG and its licensors. All rights reserved.
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