Qimage 2006 News

Qimage - Recent Upgrades and News

News Item	Link
2006 Edition
Ability to let printer/driver manage color	Version 2006.270
Total Color Management Freedom!	Version 2006.260
Create double borders for photo mats and much more!	Version 2006.250
A major update with a host of new features	Version 2006.200
Job based printing: keeping track of what's important!	Version 2006.120
Frequently requested features and a facelift	Version 2006.110
Cumulative improvements and fixes for the 2006 edition	Version 2006.100

Qimage Version 2006.270 News
Letting the driver manage color

Qimage v2006.270 (04/28/06):

In a significant breakthrough in color management control, Qimage can now communicate with your printer driver to determine the best way to manage color when paper-specific ICC profiles are not being used. The new "let printer/driver manage colors" option is designed to make life easier for people who do not wish to manage color on their own using custom ICC profiles. While Qimage still offers total control and ability to color manage via use of custom profiles, the new "let printer/driver manage colors" option allows better color accuracy and control for those who do not wish to manually color manage their photos, thereby improving "out of the box" performance and virtually eliminating issues such as "double profiling" caused by improper color management.

New Features:

Letting the printer/driver manage color: If you have your own printer ICC profiles for specific papers, continue to use them and allow Qimage to manage color as this is the most accurate way to manage color. If, however, you do not have paper-specific profiles or you are uncertain as to how to apply manufacturer supplied profiles, simply click "Edit", "Preferences", "Color Management", check the "Enabled" box under "Printer" and then click the "Let printer/driver manage colors" button. This option uses two way communication with your print driver to automatically determine how to manage color. While letting the printer/driver manage color is not the preferred method for managing color, it offers a way to manage color to those who are not ready or do not have the ability to acquire custom paper-specific profiles for their printer(s). See the help on color management for more details.

Soft proofing: Improved the "soft proof" feature so that black point compensation can be previewed when print-by-print color management information is present.

Thumbnails: Ability to control the appearance of the thumbnail slates (textured versus plain). Use "View", "Interface Options", "Thumbnail Slates" to change the view.

Windows monitor/printer profile identification: When using the ICC profile selection dialog, the Windows monitor and printer profile associations are highlighted in light yellow/green, helping users identify which profiles are currently associated with the monitor and printer via Windows.

Fixes:

Fixed a bug that was causing prints to turn into posters when dragging the print size on the preview page beyond the limits of the page.

Fixed a problem that was causing the print borders to not show/update properly in the full page editor when only one print was present on the page.

Improved the IPTC reader so that corrupted IPTC fields don't cause error messages/lockups.

v2006.27x Revision History

Version	Released	Priority	Description
v2006.278	06/16/06	Low	v2006.278 improves loading/saving of size buttons by remembering and displaying the last set used whenever the load/save buttons are clicked. This version also corrects a problem where the selected print size could decrease with each copy when "Copies" above the thumbs was set to more than one and borders were being used.
v2006.277	06/14/06	Low	v2006.277 allows manual prompting for job file names after each print job. Access via Edit \| Preferences \| General \| Job Logging \| Job File Naming.
v2006.276	06/08/06	Low	v2006.276 includes the following: Added the ability to rename files via the Recall/Save dialog. Simply select a file and right click for options. Changed the lossless JPEG transforms so that JPEG file(s) maintain their original file date when overwriting originals. Fixed a bug that was causing the paste before/after functions to paste images onto the wrong page when editing a freehand page. Corrected a problem that was causing an error message to appear when changing page orientation if no Windows printers are installed. Fixed a problem where some prints would not rotate if the original size chosen was square (2x2, 4x4, etc.) and print cropping was off.
v2006.275	05/22/06	Low	v2006.275 includes the following: Re-enabled the ability to select a printer ICC profile when printing to file with no Windows printers installed. Improved the accuracy of floating text placement when borderless overspray/expansion is disabled and/or page margins are in effect. Improved the Save/Recall dialog so that job information is updated when scrolling through files using the keyboard. Corrected an anomaly that was causing the optimal placement methods to arrange the same size prints inconsistently on some pages.
v2006.274	05/11/06	Low	v2006.274 includes a fix for floating text that allows the text to be visible when left/center/right justified to a linked template.
v2006.273	05/09/06	Low	v2006.273 includes new rectangular splash screen and "Help", "About" windows as the old round windows were causing crashes on some systems.
v2006.272	05/04/06	Low	v2006.272 improves readability of the product validation key on the "Help", "Registration Info" window for users running very old unlock codes.
v2006.271	05/04/06	Low	v2006.271 enhances the "Help", "Registration Info" window to show the name of the registered user and the product validation key.

Qimage Version 2006.260 News
Print-by-print color management control

Qimage v2006.260 (04/19/06):

Qimage has always been about freedom: freedom to optimize and control every aspect of your photographic printing. Now you can customize color management settings on a print-by-print basis, allowing total control over profile, rendering intent, and black point compensation for each print on the page! Need to use relative colorimetric intent for some of your prints while using perceptual intent for others? Need to test two different profiles using two prints on one page to see which works best? These tasks are no problem with Qimage v2006.260!

New Features:

Print-by-print color management: Simply select print(s) on the preview page and then right click and select "Custom Color Mgmt Settings". You can then select "Custom" and change the profile, rendering intent, or black point compensation for the selected print(s).

Fixes:

Fixed a bug in the Recall/Save dialog where it was not possible to select the first file on the list when in the save mode. Also fixed a cutout-frame display problem when displaying cutout frames on the preview page and full page editor.

v2006.26x Revision History

Version	Released	Priority	Description
v2006.261	04/20/06	Low	v2006.261 improves the appearance and visibility of the blue print selection markers on the preview page and full page editor.

Qimage Version 2006.250 News
Added features and performance

Qimage v2006.250 (03/21/06):

Digital Domain Inc. has just released Qimage v2006.250. This latest release of our professional Windows photographic printing software offers better quality and control over the non-photographic objects in your print job such as borders, page background color, and floating text. All of these objects are now color managed just like your photographs so there will be no more surprises or unexpected color when printing borders, text, or page backgrounds with a printer ICC profile enabled. You'll enjoy the ability to create photo mats using the new double borders and will sail through your project with the new border dropper for picking just the right color to match your borders to your photos! Other cosmetic changes have been made in specific areas to make your photographic printing job even easier and we've even thrown in a performance improvement to increase print quality when doing extreme enlargements (printing very large prints from low resolution photos).

New Features:

Double borders: Ability to specify two separate border sizes/colors for creation of photo mats and other effects.

Border sizing: The photo itself can now be sized independently from the borders (use the "Custom" size button and "Specific Size" for this option).

Border dropper: Use the "Pick with Dropper" option when changing border color to pick a color from the thumbnails or preview page.

Color management: All non-photographic objects are now color managed such as the border colors, page background, and even floating text and shadows.

Print quality: A small change to the "pyramid" interpolation method improves print quality when doing extreme enlargements (large prints from low resolution photos).

Cosmetic changes: Cosmetic improvements include a new splash screen, new "Help", "About" window, and updated print interpolation window.

Fixes:

Fixed some minor bugs including a page editor bug that caused an "index out of bounds" error and a size/rotate bug related to template positioning.

v2006.25x Revision History

Version	Released	Priority	Description
v2006.258	04/14/06	Low	v2006.258 no longer uses diagonal lines over the print to indicate which prints are selected on the preview page, making viewing previews and selecting colors easier. This version also fixes a number of anomalies related to changing border parameters from the full page editor and/or main window.
v2006.257	04/13/06	Low	v2006.257 includes the following: Improved border interface makes working with inner/outer borders much simpler. See the updated help for details on usage. Borders can now be edited on the "Size/Loc" panel in the full page editor. Custom colors are now supported for floating text and floating text (and shadow) color can be picked with a dropper just like borders!
v2006.256	04/03/06	Low	v2006.256 includes the following: The recall/save dialog now remembers the last folder used instead of defaulting to the Qimage "Save" folder. Improved print sizing and auto-rotation when working with print sizes larger than one page and print cropping disabled. Fixed a problem that could cause an error message when printing a large number of prints containing borders or floating text with Prtr ICC enabled.
v2006.255	03/31/06	Low	v2006.255 includes significant enhancements to the "test strip" function. Please see the help file for details. This version also fixes a problem where the print button and/or cancel-print button could disappear or fail to work on rare occasions. Also fixed are the file sorting options when displaying file names only.
v2006.254	03/29/06	Med	v2006.254 corrects a problem from v2006.253 where the "clear queue automatically" feature caused error messages to appear after printing.
v2006.253	03/28/06	Low	v2006.253 includes the following: Test strips: v2006.253 provides a method for creating small test strips from large prints. Use the "Test strip" button on the full page editor cropping tab to create progressively smaller test strips with each press of the button. For full details on using the new feature, see the help on test strips. Improved the "clear queue automatically" function so that the current layout is retained when the queue is cleared after print processing is completed. Fixed a problem with layouts that occurred when loading multiple (different) layouts. Fixed the inner/outer border entries so that the print size is not changed when updating border size(s) on existing prints that are not cropped.
v2006.252	03/24/06	Med	v2006.252 fixes a "redo.ses could not be saved" message when using layouts saved with v2006.250 or v2006.251.
v2006.251	03/22/06	Med	v2006.251 fixes some operational bugs found in v2006.250 by Qimage users. Included are fixes for problems related to the new double borders, a fix for the page editor high precision crop tool, and a correction to eliminate one remaining "list index out of bounds" error when using the page editor. This version also adds a unique (date/time based) title for print jobs so that the Windows print queue shows the same job name as the Qimage job log.

Qimage Version 2006.200 News
Qimage forges ahead with innovative new features

Qimage v2006.200 (11/10/05):

Digital Domain Inc. is proud to announce Qimage v2006.200. Our latest version paves new roads for photographic printing with features that make batch printing and processing easier than ever before. With this latest version, you'll immediately be able to put these innovative new features to use. There's something for everyone in this important upgrade whether you use Qimage to print and send snapshots to friends and family or you use Qimage professionally for your photography business. You'll be able to use the "Instaview" feature to instantly preview thumbnails from the new 3D thumbnail grid, preview prints on the preview page, or even preview file names listed in the queue. Professional photographers will appreciate the new "Print Proofs" feature that allows printing of watermarked photos for client review. Everyone will appreciate the new simplified "Send via E-mail" command: just select a few thumbnails, right click and select "Send via E-mail", and choose a size/resolution. We've even enhanced legacy features like cutouts so that it is possible to fade to any color, allowing more robust photo effects that add a professional edge to your photos. Be sure to check the full list of features and fixes.

New Features:

3D thumbnail grid: A more robust look and feel is immediately evident as you use the new thumbnail browser. The new granite textured slates and shadow effects add depth and take the monotony out of searching for photos.

Instaview: Ever been searching through a batch of thumbnails and find yourself squinting or moving closer to your monitor in order to determine which shot shows everyone in a group photo with their eyes open? Have you ever wanted to just point to a file in the queue and get an instant preview? The new Instaview feature allows you to simply press and hold your middle mouse button, mouse scroll wheel, or enter key to get an instant (larger) preview. Since the preview is nearly instantaneous, you may find yourself using this feature even more than the existing "spacebar to view full screen" function.

Send via E-mail: The "Send via E-mail" function from the thumbnail grid has been improved and simplified so that you can simply select thumbnails and pick a resolution to send e-mail copies to friends/family.

{Q-E} e-mail prefix: Qimage no longer adds the {Q-E} file prefix when creating e-mail/web copies. Instead, a scratch "{Q}e-mail" folder will be created under the current folder to store the (resulting) images.

Print Proofs: You can now use the "File", "Print Proofs" feature to print watermarked proofs that allow clients to review photos without giving them a way to duplicate them.

Cutouts: While older versions would only allow fading to white using shades of gray for transparency, v2006.200 offers a simple way to choose the "fade to" color so that you can fade to black, red, green, orange, or any color you like.

Folder browser: The folder browser has been improved so that the current folder displays in the middle of the window as opposed to the bottom so that you need to do less scrolling to find your folders.

Copy: The "Copy Images" function from the thumbnail grid has been improved so that you can simply type a file name to create a copy of an image with a different name in the same folder.

Fixes:

IPTC: Corrected a problem that was causing IPTC data to not display/edit properly for IPTC fields added by IrfanView or Picasa.

Layouts: Fixed a problem that was causing layouts with mixed templates and "real" images to not fill properly when adding more than one thumbnail at a time.

X64: Fixed a problem related to Windows X64 not displaying the Windows color folder properly when selecting ICC profiles.

Print rotation: Corrected an issue that was causing square prints to not rotate properly under some conditions when using the rotate buttons.

Help/About/Download: Fixed a problem that was causing a crash after selecting "Help", "About", "Download" if both the primary and mirror downloads were canceled.

Flash Card Copy/Move: Corrected a problem with the auto-rename feature not using the proper date/time when certain types of raw images were downloaded.

Shutter Speed: Fixed the EXIF shutter speed parameter so that the proper shutter speed is displayed for raw images converted with Bibble.

Batch filter cropping: Fixed a problem that was allowing the crop to be dragged past the left/top edge when "crop lock" was checked.

v2006.20x Revision History

Version	Released	Priority	Description
v2006.220	03/02/06	Low	v2006.220 fixes a bug where the file selection grid jumped up/down unexpectedly at times when using the "names only" display mode.
v2006.219	03/01/06	Low	v2006.219 prevents errors/crashes when trying to build thumbs for RLE compressed TGA files. This version also adds better range/error checking to prevent problems caused by corrupted INI files.
v2006.218	02/15/06	High	v2006.218 is a high priority upgrade if you are running v2006.217 as it corrects error messages during printing and other operations and fixes a problem with saving/recalling settings in v2006.217. This version also restores the ability to type-search one letter at a time after opening the "Save/Recall" dialog.
v2006.217	02/13/06	Low	v2006.217 includes the following: The "Browse for an output folder" button on the convert images dialog now defaults to the current folder to simplify folder selection. The preview/add function, accessed via the "P+" button above the thumbnails, can now be dragged/maximized to enlarge the previewed image(s). When saving layouts, overall image placement is now automatically changed to "Freehand" when all pages are individually marked freehand, avoiding unexpected results when creating layouts in an automatic placement mode (like optimal) and then moving templates on individual pages.
v2006.216	02/08/06	Med	v2006.216 offers a new high visibility blue-on-white print progress bar. This version also fixes an "access violation" error that could appear under certain [rare] conditions when printing.
v2006.215	02/07/06	Low	v2006.215 includes an improved memory manager that allows viewing/printing of very large TIFF files up to about .9 GB (900MB) in size. To put this into perspective, this is about the size of 50 stitched photos from a 6 MP dSLR or a 4x5 negative scanned at about 4000 PPI. The ability to accept much larger originals allows Qimage to be more flexible when creating large prints. Proper system configuration is paramount for large format printing so be sure to check out Mike Chaney's large format printing article at Steve's Digicams for everything you need to know about printing large!
v2006.214	01/27/06	Low	v2006.214 corrects an issue where v2006.213 could become unresponsive when overwriting existing files using the recall/save dialog due to an "Overwrite y/n" dialog appearing behind the recall/save dialog and therefore not being visible to the user.
v2006.213	01/27/06	Low	v2006.213 offers the ability to customize the window size, location, and browser/details split on the recall dialog.
v2006.212	01/26/06	Low	v2006.212 adds support for TIFF files with ZIP and JPEG compression.
v2006.211	01/24/06	Low	v2006.211 offers improved TIFF file compatibility and a more accurate preview of the "Exposure" filter when using the batch filter.
v2006.210	01/23/06	Low	Optimized memory management routines make v2006.210 faster and more reliable when working with very large (>200MB) images.
v2006.209	01/10/06	Low	v2006.209 fixes the cancel button on the print-to-file dialog so that printing to file can be canceled when needed. This version also adds a "Return to print-to-printer mode" button to the print-to-file page setup dialog to allow users to quickly switch back to a printer without going to the main menu.
v2006.208	12/07/05	Low	v2006.208 includes the following: IPTC data now carries from originals to e-mail/web copies. Added the ability to mix layouts by loading multiple layouts in a one-layout-per-page fashion. Fixed the "border" function so that the border size is updated on the preview page as soon as a new border size is typed. Fixed some batch filter cropping issues: inability to slide full length/width crops and "crop lock" not working when dragging past the left/top edge. Added page numbers to the PDF manual.
v2006.207	12/02/05	Low	v2006.207 corrects a problem where info/annotation text printed on a black background when using the new "Crop Marks" or "Guide Lines" features. This version also adds one new edge option to mark corners using the border color and one new predefined filter for negative images. Also note that a new PDF manual is available based on the latest version.
v2006.206	11/30/05	Low	v2006.206 adds two new selections to the "Edges" option: crop marks and guide lines. See the help for "Edges" for details. This version also fixes a batch filter cropping anomaly where the "crop lock" feature was not working properly when moving (dragging) an existing crop.
v2006.205	11/18/05	Med	v2006.205 fixes the automated job log so that the log is saved properly when "Clear Queue Automatically" is turned on. This version also corrects the auto-rename feature so that image filters follow the renamed files properly.
v2006.204	11/17/05	Low	v2006.204 improves display of EXIF information such as shutter speed and aperture from different file formats.
v2006.203	11/16/05	Low	v2006.203 corrects an anomaly in the pyramid interpolation routine that was causing "sawtooth" patterns around the edges of rectangles in very rare cases. This version also adds the metric/English selection to printer setup files so that page size is properly recalled when print-to-file is being used.
v2006.202	11/12/05	Med	v2006.202 fixes a problem that was causing a crash/lockup when starting Qimage on some systems. This version also corrects an issue that was causing the page background color to only appear on the first printed page (all subsequent pages had the default white background).
v2006.201	11/11/05	High	v2006.201 uses a less distracting texture for thumbnail slates and also improves thumbnail refresh/scroll speed dramatically. Also fixed is a problem that was causing files to be deleted from the "Output folder" when using "Create E-mail/Web Copies". Finally, a minor change was made to layouts so that only the templates are filled when the layout contains an odd mix of templates and existing images.

Qimage Version 2006.120 News
Job based printing is a new way to manage what you print

Qimage v2006.120 (09/24/05):

New Features:

Job based printing: Qimage now offers a new way to manage what you print. Each time the print function is used in Qimage, information about the job is logged in the Qimage "Log" folder. By default, Qimage will keep the last 100 jobs printed. Simply click "File", "Open Automated Job Log" and click on a job to display details about the job. Jobs in the log are listed in date order with the most recent jobs at the top of the list. Jobs may be recalled in their entirety including all program/printer settings and also all images that were in the queue when the job was printed. If you are working on a set of images and would like to save the job (without printing it), you may click "File", "Save", select "Job" at the bottom of the save dialog, supply a file name, and click "Save". Use "File", "Recall" to recall the job at a later time.

New recall/save feature: "Recall" and "Save" tool buttons replace the four load/save buttons with the "P" and "S" icons from previous versions. The new recall/save feature offers a more robust and more standard way to save things such as Qimage settings, sessions, layouts, jobs, and printer setups.

Main menu: Moved page related items from the "Edit", "Preferences", "Page Formatting" menu to a "Page Formatting" top level menu for easier access.

v2006.12x Revision History

Version	Released	Priority	Description
v2006.121	09/25/05	Low	v2006.121 includes some minor cosmetic changes to the recall/save dialog. Also included are two fixes: one to eliminate an error message when clearing the queue while using a layout and also a fix that allows rotation of templates (in all but optimal and optimal/spaced placement modes).
v2006.122	09/26/05	Low	v2006.122 includes some final refinements to the recall/save dialog and the job log: Job log sorting: The job log is now sorted so that the most recent jobs are at the top. Start and exit jobs: Two new automated jobs called "{Q} Last Start" and "{Q} Last Exit" have been added to the job log. These jobs allow restoration of settings as they appeared when Qimage was last started or last exited. Print to file: Corrected an issue where print-to-file produced a separate job in the log for each page instead of one job containing all pages.
v2006.123	09/27/05	Med	v2006.123 includes the following: Loading via command line: A job, printer setup, session, layout, or option settings can now be loaded automatically by specifying the file to load on the command line when Qimage is started. Example: "c:\program files\qimage\qimage.exe c:\program files\qimage\save\startjob.job" will start Qimage with the "startjob.job" file loaded. Loading sessions: Restored the "New", "Append", "Cancel" dialog when opening a session with images in the queue. Undo: Improved the "Edit", "Undo" function on the main window so that the "Undo" command goes back to more logical places. Recall/save dialog: Improved the sorting in the recall/save dialog so that uppercase file names are not sorted separately from lower-case file names. Recall/save dialog: Eliminated window scroll bars on systems that are running a large "active window border" in display appearance properties. E-mail/web copies: Fixed a bug that was causing images to not be converted properly to sRGB color space when "... use sRGB color space" was selected in the "Create e-mail/web copies" dialog. Stability: Improved stability by fixing a range error that was causing occasional memory overruns when opening images with embedded profiles.
v2006.124	09/29/05	Low	v2006.124 fixes a bug that was causing posters to occasionally be one column/row larger than specified when using the "poster" sizing feature from the "Custom" sizing button. This version also fixes a problem where cutout frames would print in a different orientation than that displayed on the page preview in Qimage if the image in question had both a cutout frame and a rotation specified in the same filter.
v2006.125	10/03/05	Low	v2006.125 includes the following: Recall/save dialog: Added the ability to rename files in the recall/save dialog by highlighting a file and then right clicking and selecting "Rename". Printer targets: Added a "{Q} printer target setup" job to the list of saved jobs. Simply click "Recall", highlight the "{Q} printer target setup" job, and click "Open" to recall the recommended settings for printing color targets for the purpose of custom profiling. Fixed a problem that was causing a slow repeating loop when selecting multiple prints and changing border size. Eliminated a message regarding "saved sessions in the Qimage folder" when using "Help", "Analyze current settings". Corrected an issue that was causing settings such as page orientation to revert to prior settings when clicking the "Custom" size button repeatedly.
v2006.126	10/04/05	Low	v2006.126 includes the following minor fixes: Send to: Corrected the "Send To" feature so that Qimage would accept an image sent from another application when only one image is being sent. Page editor: Fixed a bug where full page editor was showing images without the monitor profile when using "Selected Image" as the "View". Recall/save dialog: Corrected a problem that was causing files such as printer setups to not show on the list if a job with the same name existed.
v2006.127	10/08/05	Low	v2006.127 fixes a bug in odd/even page printing where pages with page-linked floating text would sometimes print out of sequence and with the text only (with no prints on the page).
v2006.128	10/10/05	Low	v2006.128 includes improvements to the recall/save dialog such as a file date/time column, ability to click on column headers to sort, and ability to utilize the entire window when enlarging/maximizing. This version also fixes a bug that was preventing Qimage from closing after entering and quickly exiting the batch filter.
v2006.129	10/26/05	Low	v2006.129 includes the following: Improved TIFF support to eliminate error messages caused by corrupted headers found in some 48 bit TIFF images saved via PSP 10. Corrected the location of the "In queue" checkbox in the batch filter and slide show windows. Made a correction to the "Custom" size dialog so that templates don't disappear from the queue when creating layouts with the "specific size" option.

Qimage Version 2006.110 News
New features and some user interface improvements

Qimage v2006.110 (09/16/05):

New Features:

New "Size" and "Job Options" tabs: For a cleaner look and to allow for a larger preview page on lower resolution displays, the legacy "Prints" and "Print Processing" panels have been combined onto a single panel with "Size" and "Job Options" tabs. Since both panels were visible in previous versions, the two new tabs switch automatically depending on the operation being performed so that the information you need is visible when you need it.

Double sided printing: We find that more and more coated/professional papers are being developed for printing on both sides of the paper. If you need to print on both sides of the paper, click "Edit", "Preferences", "Collate Pages", and check "Prompt for Odd/Even Pages". With this option checked, Qimage will ask for "Odd", "Even", or "All" pages each time you print to your printer (does not apply to printing to file).

Queue auto clearing: Click "Edit", "Preferences", "General", "Clear Queue Automatically" to select whether or not the queue is cleared after each (complete) print job.

Optional text labels for size buttons: You can now name your size buttons with names such as "Wallet", "Passport", "A4", etc. Right click on a size button on the "Size" tab to define your own size and/or enter an optional text label for the button. You will not be able to enter text that is too long to fit on the size button.

Layouts: Added a prompt for "Would you like to continue working with this layout" when a layout (page set) is being used and the "Clear Queue" function is selected. This option allows you to work with images in a layout, clear the queue, and continue working in the same layout with new images.

Fixes:

Folder history: Fixed a bug in the folder history dropdown that was causing thumbnails to not load completely after visiting the root folder (C:\ for example) of a disk drive.

Full edit: Corrected a problem with images loading too slowly when using the "Create Associative Filter", "Full Edit" function.

Batch filter: Fixed a display anomaly that caused the crop box to appear in the wrong place after double clicking on an image on the page editor window.

Orphaned thumbs function: Improved the "Delete orphaned thumbs" function so that the "Insert Disk" message is not displayed when a thumbnail points to a disk drive that is not ready.

Qimage Version 2006.100 News
Two 2006 editions released together!

Qimage v2006.100 (08/20/05):

The 2006 edition of Qimage is being released to coincide with our new 2006 Qimage Lite edition! For those who have not been updating Qimage regularly over the past 2-3 weeks, we've fixed a number of minor bugs, added some useful features, and sped up certain operations, making the 2006 edition the best Qimage yet. If you have been following the most recent updates, the 2006 edition brings a new splash screen that remains visible longer but can be closed instantly by just a click of the mouse, plus a few minor fixes since the last 2005 version (v2005.335).

Introducing Qimage Lite!

Yes, there are now two versions of Qimage: Qimage and Qimage Lite. Your "regular" version of Qimage, dubbed "Qheavy" by some of our Qlite beta testers, will remain the most powerful PC photo printing tool on the planet and will still benefit from frequent updates due to user suggestions and changes in technology. Where Qimage is tailored to the high volume, professional or advanced amateur, Qimage Lite is designed to better serve those who want all the quality and most of the power of Qimage without getting lost in more "high end" features that may never be used. Qimage Lite has a leaner and more intuitive interface while still being true to the concept that makes Qimage an efficient printing tool. If you are a casual shooter, only print photos occasionally, want a fast learning curve, but still want the highest possible print quality, Qimage Lite may be the right edition for you.

Qimage and Qimage Lite are completely separate products and both will be updated regularly and thoroughly supported. Our price points have changed with Qimage going up slightly to $49.95 and Qimage Lite coming in quite a bit cheaper at $34.95. Please refer to our comparison table, however, since Qimage offers free lifetime upgrades while Qimage Lite costs $10 per major revision (roughly $10 per year).

v2006.10x Revision History

Version	Released	Priority	Description
v2006.101	08/26/05	Med	v2006.101 includes the following: Fixed the soft proofing function so that all rendering intents produce accurate results regardless of the type of profiles being used. Corrected the rendering intent indicator on the main window so that "AC" and "S" are no longer swapped. Eliminated a bug that was causing the full page editor to be inaccessible after using the "Push to next page" function. Fixed a problem that was causing the right click (blemish/redeye) tool to preview the wrong area after using the white balance dropper. Improved the crop size "balloon" on the batch filter window so that it doesn't show on non-cropped areas/images.
v2006.102	08/31/05	Low	v2006.102 includes the following: Changed the "Custom" size button and "Load Session" function so that settings such as image lock, image positioning, auto cropping, etc. revert to previous settings after a "single use" of the settings (although there is also a "permanent" option available on the "Custom" dialog). Being able to revert to prior settings allows use the "Custom" function without causing unnoticed/inadvertent changes to default settings. Improved the image editing function from the full page editor window so that edited images don't take as long to update after the edit. Fixed one remaining issue with the "Push to next page" function on the full page editor window. Fixed the floating text dialog so that the text shadow shows the proper color after changing it from the default gray. Fixed the "Load Settings" and "Load Printer Setup" functions so that the default print size is loaded/restored properly.
v2006.103	09/06/05	Low	v2006.103 fixes a display glitch that was causing some prints to appear distorted on the preview page after some operations (printing was unaffected).
v2006.104	09/08/05	Med	v2006.104 includes the following: Print engine upgrade: data transfer of low level pixel data to the print driver has been optimized to ensure the highest print quality and greatest compatibility across all printer brands/models. Main window: minor improvements were made to the main window to make print size, border, and crop settings "stick" in a more logical fashion when changing these settings on the fly.