Change basic work settings Dialog Box (Comic)
This is the [Change basic work settings] dialog box that appears when the [Use of work] is set to [Comic].
A.Unit
The unit for setting the width and height of the canvas. In this window, the unit is fixed as mm.
B.Manga draft settings > Binding (finish) size
Adjust the settings for creating the comic canvas.
(1) Swap width/height
Swaps the width and height of the canvas.
(2) Width
Horizontal length to print.
(3) Height
Vertical length to print.
(4) Default size (finish size)
Allows you to select a width and height for the finish size from default sizes.
(5) Bleed width
Sets the [Bleed width]. You can select from [5mm] or [3mm].
The bleed width is a margin to compensate for misaligned trimming of the edges of the pages. To print to the edge of the page, draw up to the bleed width area.
The area between the bleed border (the first border from the edge) and the finish border (the second border from the edge) is the bleed area.
(6) Resolution
Set the resolution of the page. When the basic expression color is set to [Monochrome], you can choose from 600dpi or 1200dpi. When the basic expression color is set to [Color] or [Gray], you can choose from 350dpi or 600dpi.
(7) Basic expression color
Sets the basic expression color. You can choose from [Color], [Gray], or [Monochrome].
(8) Drawing colors
Set the drawing colors when using [Gray] or [Monochrome] basic expression colors. You can set the drawing colors using the black and white square icons.
Gray
You can set drawing colors in the following ways with the black and white buttons.
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Only black |
The drawing colors will be grayscale from black to transparency. |
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Only white |
The drawing colors will be grayscale from white to transparency. |
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Both black and white |
The drawing colors will be grayscale from black to white. |
Monochrome
You can set drawing colors in the following ways with the black and white buttons.
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Only black |
The drawing colors will be black and transparency only. |
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Only white |
The drawing colors will be white and transparency only. |
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Both black and white |
The drawing colors will be black, white, and transparency only. |
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For details on expression colors and drawing colors, see "Explanation: Expression Color and Drawing Color". |
(9) Default frequency
Specify the number of screentone lines per inch. Larger values result in smaller dots. This appears when the basic expression color is set to [Gray] or [Monochrome].
C.Setting for fanzine
Configures settings related to printing fanzines.
(1) Check whether to export fanzine printing data
Turn this on and click [OK] in the [Change basic work settings] dialog box to check whether your fanzine printing data can be exported. If the data cannot be exported as fanzine printing data, a message will appear when you click the [OK] button in the [New] dialog box.
D.Multiple pages
You can create a work consisting of multiple pages and configure settings such as the number of pages and binding direction.
(1) Number of pages
Sets the number of pages to create. Click the drop-down button next to it to select the amount.
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You cannot set a lower number of pages than the current amount. |
(2) Binding point
Selects the direction in which to bind the book. Select either [Left binding] or [Right binding].
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Generally, [Left binding] is used for Western-style comics, and [Right binding] is used for Japanese-style manga. |
(3) Start page
Set which side to put the first page.
·When starting with a left page, select [From left].
·When starting with a right page, select [From right].
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The [Start page] setting is not available when [Cover page] is turned on. |
E.Cover page
You can add a cover page and configure settings such as the drawing colors and resolution.
(1) Cover page
When switched from off to on, you can add cover pages to the work. The first and last pages are replaced with a [Cover page], [Cover (inside)], [Back cover (inside)] and [Back cover page].
When switched from On to Off, the [Cover page], [Cover page (back)], [Back cover page (back)] and [Back cover page] remain but are changed to normal pages.
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·When [Cover page] is turned on and [OK] is clicked in the [Change basic work settings] dialog box, a message saying "Set existing pages as cover pages?" may be shown. Click [No] to add new cover pages at the beginning and end of the work. ·The existing settings of the cover pages or the pages replaced by normal pages are maintained when the [Cover page] setting is changed. Make sure that settings such as [Resolution] and [Basic expression color] in the [Story] menu > [Change basic page settings] match the settings in the [Change basic work settings] dialog box. For details on these settings, see "Change basic page settings". |
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When [Cover page] is turned on and [OK] is clicked in the [Change basic work settings] dialog box, a message saying "Added a cover page because the cover page cannot be replaced in this composition." may be shown. If 4 or more pages are added for [Number of pages] in the [Change basic work settings] dialog box and [OK] is clicked, a [Cover page], [Cover page (back)], [Back cover page (back)] and [Back cover page] are added at the beginning and end of the work. If pages cannot be replaced with cover pages in the [Change basic work settings] dialog, this may be caused by the following issues: ·The work contains fewer than 4 pages. ·An odd number of pages are set for the work. ·The first page is a spread page and the pages set as the [Cover (inside)] and [Back cover (inside)] are a spread page. ·The first page is a spread page and [Binding point] is set as [Right binding] but [Start page] is set as [Left] or [Binding point] is set as [Left binding] but [Start page] is set as [Right]. ·The first page is a single page and the pages set as the [Cover (inside)], [Back cover (inside)] and [Back cover page] are a spread page. ·The first page is a single page, [Binding point] is set as [Right binding] and [Start page] is set as [Right] or [Binding point] is set as [Left binding] but [Start page] is set as [Left]. To replace the pages with cover pages, change the following settings: (1) Turn [Cover page] off in the [Change basic work settings] dialog box. (2) Change the [Multiple pages] setting to resolve the above issues and click [OK]. (3) Open the [Change basic work settings] dialog box again and turn on [Cover page]. |
(2) Resolution
Set the resolution of the cover page. When the basic expression color is set to [Monochrome], you can choose from 600dpi or 1200dpi. When the basic expression color is set to [Color] or [Gray], you can choose from 350dpi or 600dpi.
(3) Basic expression color
Sets the basic expression color. You can choose from [Color], [Gray], or [Monochrome].
(4) Drawing colors
Set the drawing colors when using [Gray] or [Monochrome] basic expression colors. You can set the drawing colors using the black and white square icons.
Gray
You can set drawing colors in the following ways with the black and white buttons.
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Only black |
The drawing colors will be grayscale from black to transparency. |
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Only white |
The drawing colors will be grayscale from white to transparency. |
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Both black and white |
The drawing colors will be grayscale from black to white. |
Monochrome
You can set drawing colors in the following ways with the black and white buttons.
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Only black |
The drawing colors will be black and transparency only. |
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Only white |
The drawing colors will be white and transparency only. |
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Both black and white |
The drawing colors will be black, white, and transparency only. |
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For details on expression colors and drawing colors, see "Explanation: Expression Color and Drawing Color". |
(5) Default frequency
Specify the number of screentone lines per inch. Larger values result in smaller dots. This appears when the basic expression color is set to [Gray] or [Monochrome].
(6) Paper color
You can set a color for the Paper layer. Click the color indicator to open the [Color settings] dialog box. Specify a color to change the color of the Paper layer. This option is available when the basic expression color is set to [Color].
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·The Paper layer is a single-color layer at the bottom of the layer palette. When the paper layer is hidden, transparent areas of the canvas will be shown in a checkered pattern. ·The Paper layer color can be changed afterwards. You can double-click the Paper layer in the [Layer] palette to display the [Color settings] dialog box and change the color of the Paper layer. ·For details on the [Color settings] dialog box, see "Advanced settings of color Dialog Box". |
F.Story Information/Folio
Set the scope of application of the story information and folio.
(1) Reset setting changes page by page
When turned on, the position, size, edge settings and the like for the [Story information] and pagination for all pages adjusted individually with tools and palettes are disabled and changed to the values set on the [Change basic work settings] dialog box.
G.Story information
Enter information such as the story name, number of stories, subtitle, author, and page numbers. This information is displayed outside the bleed border, in the non-printable area. These are optional settings, so you can skip items that aren’t relevant.
(1) Story name
Enter a title for the work. The pull down menu shows options for where to place the story name.
(2) Number of stories
When turned on, you can enter the number of stories in the work.
(3) Subtitle
Enter a subtitle for the comic or manga.
(4) Author
Enter the name of the author or author group. The pull down menu shows options for where to place the author name.
(5) Page number
Turn this on to add page numbers. The pull down menu shows options for where to place the page numbers. You can change the starting number with the [Start number] setting.
H.Folio
Adjust settings for the page numbers that are shown when the pages are bound.
(1) Start number
Enter the starting page number.
(2) Color
Choose a color for the page numbers. You can select from black or white.
(3) Put edges
Turn this on to add a border around the page numbers. In the input field on the right, set the thickness of the border.
(4) Folio
Turn this on to show the page numbers on the printed page. The pull down menu shows options for where to place the page numbers.
(5) Format
Set the text to be added before and/or after the page number, if any. Input the text in the fields on the left and right, respectively.
(6) Gap with default border
Set the gap between the folio and the default border. A larger value increases the size of the gap.
(7) Font
Select the font to use for the page numbers.
(8) Size
Set the font size for the page numbers.
(9) Blind folio
When turned on, hidden page numbers are indicated in the lower part of the gutter (the side where the book is bound). Settings such as font and size cannot be set for [Blind folio].
I.Record timelapse *
When enabled, you can start recording a timelapse. If you save the file in Clip Studio format (extension: .clip), the timelapse will be saved with the file. For more detail on timelapses, see Clip Studio TIPS.