The Options window is where you change properties that will affect all of your PhotoKey 8 Projects. The Options window can be displayed by choosing Options from the File menu.
It is recommended that only experienced users change properties in the Options window.
There are 5 tabs on the left side of the Options Window. Each one gives you access to the options related to a specific area of the software.
General
The General options relate to general use of the software, and allow you to set default values suited to your workflow, to enhance your PhotoKey experience.
General Preferences
| • | Open In Editor Path - PhotoKey will use the default associated program on your computer when you use the Open in editor option. This option can be used to specify a preferred alternative. |
| • | Toolset Position - the toolset list can be displayed on the left or right of the canvas. |
| • | Viewer Controls Position - the navigation controls can be displayed on the left or right of the canvas. |
| • | Default Viewer Downsample - sets the default downsampling that occurs when settings are changed or the canvas is moved. The downsample level can be edited at any time from the Canvas View settings. |
| • | Save Projects With Relative Paths - project files include relative file paths, which is useful for transferring entire projects and media between computers. |
Thumbnail cache
| • | Days To Keep Cache - the import list toolset stores thumbnails of your images for quick access. Thumbnails older than this value will be automatically deleted to save disc space. |
| • | Clear Thumbnail Cache - removes all cached thumbnails. Thumbnails will need to be recreated when opening saved projects. |
Client Preview Window
| • | Open Window Automatically at Startup: enable this option if you plan to always use the Client Preview option, and it will open automatically whenever the software is launched. |
| • | Keep Window On Top: keeps the preview window on top, so it doesn't get hidden behind the main interface. |
| • | Remember Last Used Window Position: records the position of the Client preview window, so the next time the client preview is enabled the window will be displayed in the same place. |
The Email tab is where you set up the integrated email system in PhotoKey 8 Pro.
For detailed information on the email system and options, please check out the Email export chapter.
FTP
Use the FTP tab to set up an FTP link between PhotoKey and your server, so you can easily upload your finished images directly from the software.
For detailed information on setting up an FTP connection, please see the FTP Upload chapter.
Color
PhotoKey includes a color management system for use with color profiles. Using color profiles throughout your workflow ensures accurate color reproduction from camera to print.
| • | Enable color management - turns the color management system on and off. |
| • | Always use foreground layer embedded color profile - when turned on, PhotoKey will always use the current foreground image's embedded profile as the workspace. |
| • | Default workspace profile - if you are not using the foreground's color profile, you can instead select a specific color profile. The custom profile path option can be used to select a specific ICC file on your computer. |
| • | Rendering intent - if the source color space exceeds that of the destination, this setting determines how the adjustment is handled. For further reading please see this Wikipedia article. |
Activation
From here you can manage your software's activation status and find out your licensing details, which you may need when contacting support.
See Installation & activation for details.