The File manager in PrimeCenter is where all incoming files are loaded and organized.
Accessing the File manager
The File manager is recipe-specific, with one File manager for each recipe. It is directly accessible from the main interface of PrimeCenter.
All imported files are loaded into this File manager. When processing files manually, you can select files from the File manager and insert them into a layout to process them.
File manager in 2 recipes
The File manager is recipe-specific, with one File manager for each recipe. You can access the File manager from the left panel > Files tab > File manager.
All imported files are loaded into this File manager. When processing files manually, you can select files from the File manager and insert them into a layout to process them.
File manager - V4.0
Viewing files
View types
Files can be displayed in two different views. Switch between thumbnail view and list view by clicking / in the toolbar.
A number, placed on the thumbnail or next to the file name, depending on the view you have selected, indicates how many copies of the file are included in the selected layout.
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Default thumbnails view |
List view |
Additional display settings
Adjust the layout of thumbnails by configuring these options in Settings > Interface:
- Files per page: Set how many files appear on one page.
- Files per row: Define the number of thumbnails displayed per row for better readability.
Navigation
Use the arrow buttons to move between pages of files.
Search and filter options
- Search: Quickly locate files by entering a file name or page number (added in V4.3) in the search bar.
- Filter by odd or even pages: Useful for tasks like double-sided printing where you only need to insert odd pages.
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Sort files: Sort by name or import date, in ascending or descending order.
File sorting is available starting from PrimeCenter V4.2.
PrimeCenter V4.2
Actions
Importing images
Manual import
Use the Open button in the File manager to manually import images. For more details, see:
Automatic import
Depending on your PrimeCenter package, files can be imported automatically via:
Deleting images
Warning
Deleting images is permanent and cannot be undone.
Delete one or multiple images
- Select one or multiple images.
- Right-click on the selection.
- Click Delete.
Delete all images
- Right-click anywhere in the File manager.
- Click Delete all to remove all files.
Applying check/fix profiles and print bleed manually
You can manually apply Check or Fix profiles to files by right-clicking on the file.
Editing image properties
When you select an image, its properties are displayed in a dedicated panel. You can:
- Edit properties according to your needs.
- Insert it into the Studio.
For more details, see: How to edit image properties?
Inserting images into the Studio
Drag and drop one or several files into the Studio directly.
Alternatively, click Insert after editing the image properties.
Or press Enter after selecting one or several files to quickly insert them with the defined number of copies. (added in V4.3)
Auto-alignment
Feature available starting from PrimeCenter V4.0.
When inserting files in the Studio, they are automatically aligned in a grid to provide a clearer overview without overlapping. This is a basic alignment for visualization purposes only, not a rectangular nesting that optimizes media usage.
You can enable or disable auto-alignment from the bottom bar of the Studio, by clicking . To adjust vertical and horizontal spacing between images, go to Settings > Interface tab.