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Building Orders

In ProSelect, orders can encompass a diverse range of products, including Print Products, Gallery Wraps, Digital Files, Wall Groupings, and Framed Prints, among others. Typically, a Print Product in ProSelect is defined by three key elements: an image, a specified size, and a Presentation Option - which determines the type of finish or material used. Other types of Products are defined by the Product Name, a specified size, and a Presentation Option. You can optionally add frames and mats, create composite collections, build specialty products, and design books.

  • Products can be built in either Working with Products or Working with Rooms depending on your workflow.
  • You can pre-build Products for your client in Working with Products and then adjust them to suit your client's needs.
  • Products can be built on the go with your clients when Working with Rooms.

Presentation Options are an important tool when building Products. They are, in essence, print finishes. See the section on Presentation Options for an extensive overview of how they work.

Building a Print Product requires an image, a size, and an assigned Presentation Option.

  1. Select an image.
    • Click and drag an image from the Image List into the Display Area.
    • Alternatively, select the image when in Working with Images, then click on the Create Print Product tool PLACEHOLDER_ALT.
    • If you are using a Print Product Template, select the template first before the image.
  2. Choose a Size - there are 4 methods:
    • Method 1 - Right-click on the image. Click on the drop-down arrow next to "Size." Select a size from the list. Important note: only sizes available in the assigned Presentation Option will be listed. This option is available in Thumbnail view as well as Show Products view. The print size is displayed on the info bar.
    • Method 2 - Use the Previous PLACEHOLDER_ALT and Next Size PLACEHOLDER_ALT tool buttons to adjust the size. You can right-click on the tool buttons to select a specific size. This can also be done in both Thumbnail view as well as Show Products view. The print size is displayed on the info bar.
    • Method 3 - Double-click on the image to view it in Show Products view. Use the up and down arrow keys on your keyboard to adjust the size. The print size is displayed on the info bar under the image.
    • Method 4 - Find the print size template from the Resource Area. Drag the template into the Display Area. Populate the template by dragging and dropping an image onto it.
  3. Assign/Change the Presentation Option.
    • Method 1 - Right-click on the image. Click on the drop-down arrow next to "Presentation Options." Select a Presentation Option from the list. Important note: only Presentation Options available in the currently selected size will be listed.
    • Method 2 - Use the Info Bar. Click on the drop-down arrow next to the currently assigned Presentation Option on the info bar. Select a new Presentation Option from the list.
  4. Order the Print Product
    • Once the Print Product has been created, click on the Order Product (shopping cart) toolPLACEHOLDER_ALT .
    • The Presentation Option, Size, and Price of the selected item(s) will be listed.
    • Click on the line item to add it to the Order. See Ordering for more details.
Use Print Product Templates

Print Product Templates also appear in the Template Resource Area. This is an alternative method for building Print Orders. Click on Print Product Templates to learn more.

Quick Tips
  • You can select multiple images at a time and change the size and/or Presentation Options of all the selected images.
  • Holding the OptionAlt key when clicking on the drop-down arrow will reveal ALL sizes or Presentation Options regardless of whether or not they are available in the current size/option.

Building a Print Product requires an image, a size, and an assigned Presentation Option.

  1. Select a Room.
    • Drag a Room from the Library Section into the Display Area, then double-click on the Room to get to Show Room view.
    • Alternatively, double-click on a room in the Library Area. This will open the Room in Show Room view.
  2. Select an image(s).
    • Click and drag an image from the Image List into the Display Area.
    • Multiple images can be placed in a room. Each one can be a different size and Presentation Option.
  3. Select a Product(s).
    • If you have previously created a Print Product in Working with Products, you can go to the Image List, and click on the Products Tab PLACEHOLDER_ALT. Drag the product directly into the room. With the Print Product already created, you can make final adjustments and jump to Step 7 - Order the Print Product.
  4. Choose a size - there are 3 methods. The print size is displayed on the info bar.
    • Method 1 - Right-click on the image. Click on the drop-down arrow next to "Size." Select a size from the list. Important note: only sizes available in the assigned Presentation Option will be listed.
    • Method 2 - Use the Previous PLACEHOLDER_ALT and Next Size PLACEHOLDER_ALT tool buttons to adjust the size. You can right-click on the tool buttons to select a specific size.
    • Method 3 - Use the up and down arrow keys on your keyboard to adjust the size.
  5. Assign/Change the Presentation Option.
    • Method 1 - Right-click on the image. Click on the drop-down arrow next to "Presentation Options." Select a Presentation Option from the list. Important note: only Presentation Options available in the currently selected size will be listed.
    • Method 2 - Use the Info Bar. Click on the drop-down arrow next to the currently assigned Presentation Option on the info bar. Select a new Presentation Option from the list.
  6. Pricing: Because you have previously priced your available products, the pricing will automatically update as you adjust the Presentation Options and/or Size of the Print Product.
  7. Order the Print Product(s)
    • Once the Print Product has been created, click on the Order Product (shopping cart) toolPLACEHOLDER_ALT .
    • The Presentation Option, Size, and Price of the selected item(s) will be listed.
    • Click on the line item to add it to the Order.
    • If multiple Products are selected, you can order one, or all of the Products in the room. See Ordering for more details.
Turn off Pricing

If you do not wish to display your prices, go to the top menu, View > Show Prices. You can toggle prices on and off from here.

Templated Products must be built in Working with Products before placing them into a room. Building Templated Products requires a Product Name, a Size, and an assigned Presentation Option.

Working with Modes

Steps 1 and 2 must be done in Working with Products. Steps 3-6 can be done in either Working with Products OR Working with Rooms.

  1. Select a Product Template.
    • Locate the product template in the Resource Area.
    • Use the Categories and Folders drop-down arrows to help find the Product Template.
    • Drag the product template into the Display Area or double-click on the template to open it in Show Products view.
  2. Add images.
    • Drag and drop images from the Image List onto the Product Template.
  3. Adjust/Crop Image(s)
    • Click on the Cropping View button PLACEHOLDER_ALT.
    • Use the toolbar tools to make adjustments to the image(s)
    • Click and drag the image within the opening to reposition it.
  4. Choose a Size. (The paper size is displayed on the info bar under the product).
    • Fixed Size: Fixed SIzed product templates cannot be adjusted.
    • Dynamically Sized:
      • Right-click on the product. Click on the drop-down arrow next to "Size." Select a size from the list. Important note: only sizes matching the template's aspect ratio will be listed.
      • Use the Previous PLACEHOLDER_ALT and Next Size PLACEHOLDER_ALT tool buttons to adjust the size. You can right-click on the tool buttons to select a specific size. Only sizes matching the template's aspect ratio will be listed.
      • When in Show Products view, use the up and down arrow keys on your keyboard to adjust the size.
  5. Assign/Change the Presentation Option.
    • Method 1 - Right-click on the product. Click on the drop-down arrow next to "Presentation Options." Select a Presentation Option from the list. Important note: only Presentation Options available in the currently selected size will be listed.
    • Method 2 - Use the Info Bar. Click on the drop-down arrow next to the currently assigned Presentation Option on the info bar. Select a new Presentation Option from the list.
  6. Order the Product
    • Once the Product has been created, click on the Order Product (shopping cart) toolPLACEHOLDER_ALT .
    • The Presentation Option, Size, and Price of the selected item(s) will be listed.
    • Click on the line item to add it to the Order. See Ordering for more details.
Quick Tips
  • You can select multiple images at a time and change the size and/or Presentation Options of all the selected images.
  • Holding the OptionAlt key when clicking on the drop-down arrow will reveal ALL sizes or Presentation Options regardless of whether or not they are available in the current size/option.

Wall Groupings are created from templates. Therefore, they must be built in Working with Products before placing them into a room. Building Templated Products requires a Product Name, a Size, and an assigned Presentation Option.

Working with Modes

Steps 1 and 2 must be done in Working with Products. Steps 3-6 can be done in either Working with Products OR Working with Rooms.

  1. Select a Wall Grouping Template.
    • Locate the Wall Grouping Template in the Resource Area.
    • Use the Categories and Folders drop-down arrows to help find the Wall Grouping.
    • Drag the template into the Display Area or double-click on the template to open it in Show Products view.
  2. Add images.
    • Drag and drop images from the Image List onto the Wall Grouping Template.
  3. Adjust/Crop Image(s)
    • Click on the Cropping View button PLACEHOLDER_ALT.
    • Use the toolbar tools to make adjustments to the image(s)
    • Click and drag the image within the opening to reposition it.
  4. Choose a Size. (The Combined Wall Size size is displayed on the info bar).
    • Fixed Size: Wall Groupings are a fixed size and cannot be adjusted unless they are stacked.
    • Stacked Size: If a Wall Grouping is stacked, you can move through the different sizes created in the stack.
      • Use the Previous PLACEHOLDER_ALT and Next Stack PLACEHOLDER_ALT tool buttons to adjust the size. You can right-click on the tool buttons to select a specific size.
      • When in Show view, use the up and down arrow keys on your keyboard to adjust the size.
    • Adjust the size of a single item: Select a single item in the Grouping and right-click. Click on the drop-down arrow next to "Size." Select a size from the list.
  5. Assign/Change the Presentation Option. Each item within the Wall Grouping can have a different Presentation Option.
    • Method 1 - Select all items or individual items in the Wall Grouping. Right-click on the item(s). Click on the drop-down arrow next to "Presentation Options." Select a Presentation Option from the list. Important note: only Presentation Options available in the currently selected size will be listed.
    • Method 2 - Use the Info Bar. Click on the drop-down arrow next to the currently assigned Presentation Option on the info bar. Select a new Presentation Option from the list.
  6. Order the Wall Grouping.
    • Once the Wall Grouping has been created, click on the Order Product (shopping cart) toolPLACEHOLDER_ALT .
    • Each item within the Wall Grouping will be listed, however, Wall Groupings must be ordered as a whole.
    • Click on the line item "Total Price for..." to add it to the Order. See Ordering for more details.
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