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Description

New Image (Ctrl+N)

Creates a new Image. Image width and height are derived from the main application window size or preset values in user preferences.

Open-File (Ctrl+O)

Opens a file from the file directory and import the file into the application.

Reload File

Reloads an image. This is helpful to restore the original file, in case the modifications made are no longer wanted.

Cut (Ctrl+X)

Cuts any selected annotation/text.

Copy (Ctrl+C)

Copies selected annotation/text.

Paste (Ctrl+V)

Pastes the clipboard data on image or canvas.

Undo (Ctrl+Z)

Undoes the most recent action.

Redo (Ctrl+Y)

Redoes the most recent action that is undone.

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Fill Color

Fills background color to the selected annotation.

Outline Width

Provides outline width to the selected annotation.

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Outline Color

Provides outline color to the selected annotation.

Font Size

Applies font size to the selected annotation.

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Font Color

Applies font color to the selected annotation.

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Highlighter Color

Applies a highlighter color to the selected annotation.

Preset Colors

Applies preset colors available to the selected annotation. Preset colors change fill color, border color, and text color. A set of preset colors are predefined for easier selection and proper look and feel. 

Arrange

Arranges annotations as per selection.

Bring Front: Moves selected annotation to front.

Bring Forward: Moves selected annotation on top of other annotations.

Send Back: Moves selected annotations back.

Send Backward: Moves selected annotations behind all other annotations.

(Un)Group: (Un)Groups selected annotations on canvas.

Group All: Groups all annotations on canvas.


Align


Aligns multiple annotations in user-selected format.

Align Left: Aligns selected annotations to left.

Align Top: Aligns selected annotations to the top.

Align Right: Aligns selected annotations to right.

Align Bottom: Aligns selected annotations to the bottom.

Align Horizontal Center: Aligns selected annotations at the center, horizontally.

Align Vertical Center: Aligns selected annotations at the center, vertically.

Distribute Horizontally: Annotations will be distributed horizontally.

Distribute Vertically: Annotations will be distributed vertically.


Flatten Annotations (Alt+Ins)

Burns annotations on image or canvas. Opens a dialog with the following options:

  • Selected Annotation: Burns only selected annotations on canvas.
  • All annotations on the image: Burns all annotations available on the image.
  • All annotations on the canvas: Burns all annotations available on canvas and re-sizes canvas according to it.

Remove All Annotations (Alt+Delete)

Removes all annotations on canvas.

Hide All Annotations

Hides annotations on image and canvas. This is useful if there are a large number of annotations and image manipulation is required.

View AnnotationsEnabling this button disables annotation editing. 

Crop Image

Crops a selected part of the image.

Copy Image Area

Enables selecting an area of the image and operate on the selection. Selection can be copied into the clipboard, text can be extracted, and the area can be filled with a selected color.  After selecting the copy image area, right-click to see the available options as shown below:

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Magnifier

Magnifies any section or part of the image for a much detailed view.

Image Area SelectorEnables to select an image area for applying image operations from the image toolbox. This is enabled only when the image toolbox is active.

Save (Ctrl+S)

Saves the image.

Delete (Del)

Deletes the selected annotations on image or canvas. If there are no annotations selected, it deletes the image.

Print (Ctrl+P)

Prints the image. The print manager is opened for formatting print output.

Thumbnail View

Shows the thumbnail view of all images in opened tabs. User can Select/ Deselect images to Share multiple files at a time. To close more tabs at one click, select required images and click Close Tabs. Refer to Thumbnail View for more details.

Smart Pencil

In Draw mode, enable Smart Pencil and use Freehand lines to draw any shape on image or canvas.The drawing will be converted to the nearest geometric shape and the shape information is available in the description on the bottom right side.     

Open in Browser

If a web capture is made, the URL of that capture is remembered. Clicking this icon takes to that web page.

Slideshow

Displays screenshots in slide mode.

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Description

Cursor

Selects one or multiple objects, to move or resize the object.

 

Text

Adds any text annotation on the image and canvas area.

Text: Adds plain text without any box. This is useful for captions and titles. 

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Textbox: Adds text in a text box. The text is aligned inside the box.

 

Rich Textbox: Adds RTF annotation. By double-clicking the annotation, it opens the RTF editor for adding the content.

Message Callout: Message is displayed in a box with a pointer to the message source.
Arrow Callout: The message is displayed in a box with an arrow pointer to the message source.
Multi-line Callout: The message is displayed in a box with a multi-line arrow pointer to the message source.
Round Left Callout: The message is displayed in an ellipse with a left side pointer to the message source.
Round Center Callout: The message is displayed in an ellipse with a center pointer to the message source.
Round Right Callout: The message is displayed in an ellipse with a right side pointer to the message source.
Text Ellipse: Adds text in an ellipse. The text is aligned inside the ellipse.
Cloud Callout: Adds text in a cloud shape. The text is aligned inside the shape.
Bam Callout: Adds text in an explosion shape. The text is aligned inside the shape.
Star Callout: Adds text in a star shape. The text is aligned inside the shape.


Arrow

Draws an arrow on the image/canvas

Line Arrow: Draws a single/double pointed line arrow.

Edge Arrow: Draws an arrow with a pointed edge on one end. 
Arrow: Draws a broad arrow


Freehand Lines

Allows drawing freehand lines on an image. If the smart pencil option is enabled, the application tries to convert drawn shapes into geometric shapes.

Geometric Shapes


Allows drawing different geometric shapes on the image.


Line: Draws a single line. Press the 'Shift' button to align line either horizontally or vertically while drawing. This helps to draw perfect horizontal and vertical lines

   

Lines:  Draws multiple connected straight lines using the selected points. 

   

Lines with Interpolation:  Draws an interpolated curve through a set of points. 

Rectangle:  Draws a rectangle with cornered edges. Press the 'Shift' button to draw a square while drawing.

Rounded Rectangle: Draws a rectangle with round edges. Press the 'Shift' button to draw a square while drawing.

Ellipse: Draws an ellipse. Press 'Shift' button to draw a circle while drawing.

Polygon: Draws a filled polygon connecting the selected points.

Polygon with Interpolation:  Draws a filled interpolated smooth-edged polygon through the selected points.

Freehand Polygon: Draws a filled freehand polygon. If the smart pencil is enabled, the application tries to fit a geometric shape if possible.


Highlight

Highlights a region on the image. Highlight colors can be selected from the top toolbar or from the properties.

Blur Rectangle

Blurs a portion of the image. This is annotation and can be moved and resized as required. 

EraserErases a part of the image with white color. The width of the eraser can be selected from the outline width in the top toolbar.

Sticky Note

Adds a sticky note annotation. This annotation is usually used to add a note to the image.


Counter Rectangle

Adds continuous numbering on the image/canvas. Option to reset the numbering is also available.

Counter Circle:  Adds a non-editable circular counter.

Counter Rectangle:  Adds an editable rectangular counter that has options like cut, copy and paste on right-click.

Embed Image

Embeds an image in an annotation from a selected image file. Annotation can be resized as required.

Timestamp

 Timestamp, Rubber stamp and Link annotations are grouped together.

  

Timestamp: Adds Timestamp along with image metadata like categories, creation time, dimensions, etc.  Users can modify the default template in user preferences. It is an editable textbox and is often used for adding image info to the image before sharing.

Rubber Stamp: Helps to add stamp on the image E.g. Approved by <User-name>. Users can modify the default template in user preferences. The stamp is editable. 
Link: Helps to add a URL on the image which when clicked directs to a web browser in view only interaction mode.


Clipart/Images

Displays a list of defined web URLs. Click on the links to open images in a browser. Drag and drop Clip art/Images from browser to the canvas. These images will be converted into embedded image annotations. They can also be dropped on the toolbar to import and open as a new image in a tab.

Vector Icons

Adds a selected vector icon on image and canvas. Recently selected icons along with a set of predefined icons are presented in a popup for selection. These are font icons. In order to change the color of an icon, the font color needs to be changed. It acts as a foreground color for icons. 

Vector Icon browser

A large collection of vector icons are displayed in the Icon browser. Icons can be copied or dragged and dropped to the image/canvas. 

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When the application is closed, the application will be in a minimized state running in the background. All capture operations available in the tray can be performed with Shortcuts or menu options. Shortcuts can be modified in user preferences. The editor can be opened by double-clicking the icon when it is closed.

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Image Properties

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