Creating a new color library from measurements
- Connect the SpectroDens to your computer
- Launch SpectroConnect software
- Make sure your serial number is displayed in the bottom left corner
- Select: File>> New color library
- Select: Edit>> New color book
- Name new color book (click to highlight and type in new name)
- On the SpectroDens
- Select CIE L*a*b* in bottom left
- Select the Reference tab, top left
- Press the Enter key to bring up pop-up menu
- Select: Save Automatically, press Enter to enable (green dot showing)
- Take desired reference readings
- Readings display in the References: panel, left side, mid screen
- Name colors (click to highlight and type in new name)
- Select all your color readings in the References color panel and drag to bottom right panel
- Right click & Select all
- Click, hold and drag
- Color measurements will populate the bottom right Sample Color panel
- Check to see the correct color library name is displayed above the Sample Color panel
- Select: File>> Save Color Library as to save library to local hard drive
- Color library file can be moved and saved just like any other file
Using Pantone or other .cxf3 color libraries
- Launch SpectroConnect software and select: File>New color library
- Select: File>> CxF Import
- Navigate to the Pantone or .cxf3 color library & select
- CxF3 color library displays
- Load into SpectroDens III
Entering and creating color libraries from Lab values
- Launch SpectroConnect software and select: File>> New color library
- Select: Edit>> New color book
- Select: Edit>> New measurement
- Edit reference dialog box displays
- Type in a color name & enter Lab values
- Select: OK to save
- Enter multiple Lab values by selecting: New measurement set
- Cut and paste a list of Lab values into the panel
- Required format is: “Name 58.00 21.00 10.00”