Presets are essentially scripts that define the behavior, properties, or settings of a dialog or tool.  Many dialogs and tools come with pre­defined, ready to use Presets.  But you can also design and save your own Presets.

Be aware that if a particular setting you may use frequently is not listed in a tool’s or dialog’s Presets, you can always make the setting and then save it as a Preset.  It will then appear in the list.

Most Paint Shop Pro dialogs and the Tool Options palette have the following default presets:

1. Last Used: These are the settings last used in this dialog.  Each time the dialog opens, Paint Shop Pro displays the Last Used preset settings.


2. Default: These are the default, out-of-the-box settings for this dia­log or tool.  The default settings can provide a good starting point for your work.

To choose a preset:

In the Presets drop-down list, select the desired Preset from the list.


To reset values to default settings:

In the Presets drop-down list, choose Default, or click the Reset button. To reset the dialog to the settings that displayed when you opened the dialog, hold down Shift and then click the Reset button.


To save settings as a preset:

1. Modify the dialog’s or tool’s settings.


2. Click the Save Preset button.  The Save Preset dialog opens.


3. Type a name for the Preset.  You cannot use the names "Default" or "Last Used".


4. To enter additional Preset information, click the Options button, and then enter information in the Author, Copyright, and Description fields.


5. The Preset includes group box shows the data saved with this Preset.  To omit any of these items from the Preset, click the Save button (a red X will appear over it) associated with the data.


6. Click OK.

To edit a preset:

To edit a Preset, select it, modify the dialog or tool settings, click the Save Preset button, and type the same preset name. When you are prompted to replace the current Preset, choose Yes.


To delete a preset:

1. In the Presets drop-down list, select the preset you want to delete. Note: You cannot delete the Last Used or Default presets.


2. Click the Delete Preset button.


3. At the prompt to confirm deletion, click Yes.