ChromaQA

ChromaStandards

Learn How to Build and Organize Color Libraries
1. Create a New Library
  • Click New Library Icon.
  • Rename new library.
2. Create a New Book
  • Click New book Icon.
  • Rename new book.
3. Import New Colors From Files
  • Click Import Icon.
  • Use Edit Color Icon to edit color.
  • Use Duplicate Color Icon to duplicate color.
4. Alternatively, Add a Color
  • Click Add Color Icon.
  • Edit color details.
  • Use Duplicate Color Icon to duplicate color.
  • To rename the new color, double click on the words “New Color.” Type in the new name.
5. Save Changes
  • Click Save Icon.
6. Organize Your Existing Colors
Option 1 - Move a Color Standard Between Libraries
  1. Open the library and select the book that will receive the color to be moved. This book will remain highlighted for the next step.
  2. Open the library and the book that contain the color to be moved.
  3. Click and drag the color from the left panel into the white space of the middle panel. Note: The title of the middle panel is the title of the book that will receive the color.
  4. Save IconSave changes.
Option 2 - Delete a Color From a Book
  1. Double click the book.
  2. Select the color from the middle panel.
  3. Click Delete Icon
  4. Save IconSave changes.
Option 3 - Duplicate Colors Within Books
  1. Double click  the book.
  2. Select the color from the middle panel.
  3. Click Duplicate Color Icon
  4. Save IconSave changes.
Option 4 - Import Color Book
  1. Select the library.
  2. Click the Import Color Book Icon icon, located above the left panel.
  3. Choose file to import.
Option 5 - Export Color Book
  1. Select the library.
  2. Double click the color book.
  3. Click the Export Color Book Icon icon, located above the left panel.
  4. Export to file or to SpectroDens.
7. Multiple Simultaneous Users
  • If a user is making changes to a book, the book is locked to other users (Locked Book).
  • Those users can select and view the book; however, they cannot make changes to the book.
  • The book is unlocked when the user who locked it clicks off of it.
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