Tools

Tools > Define Filter

Define conditions to reduce number of images displayed in the active panel. See Image Filter.

Tools > Enable Filter

Turn the filter defined by the Tools > Define Filter command on. See Image Filter.

Tools > Sort by

A list of image or database field is listed in the pop-up menu depending whether you browse a file system or a database. Select one item according which the images will be sorted. You can also select (at the top of the list) the direction of the sort - Ascending or Descending.

Tools > Cancel Filtering and Sorting

Turns off the filter (Tools > Enable Filter) and the sorting (Tools > Sort by).

Tools > Generate Thumbnails

The program generates image thumbnails each time you open a new folder with images. If your folders contain many images or if you have the Subfolders option turned on, it may take considerable time to generate and cache all the thumbnails needed. However, you can generate thumbnails for any folder in advance, the program will save them to its internal database and the browsing of this folder and its subfolders will be much faster.

  1. Run the Tools > Generate Thumbnails command.

  2. Browse for the folder you want to create thumbnails for.

  3. Click Start.

Tools > Macro > Command

Allows you to execute a single function. When selecting this command the Execute Command dialog box appears:

List of Functions

Lists all NIS-Elements functions.

Execute

Executes the selected function.

Locate

Locates the selected function and displays it in the command tree view.

Locate Interactively

Use this button to search for interactive alternative of the selected command.

Color

Some fields (e.g. TextColor, FillColor, BorderLine, ...) can have a color icon next to the edit box enabling to insert the color throughout a dedicated dialog window.

Reset All Interpreted

Removes interpreted functions from the list of functions.

Update All Interpreted

Updates the interpreted functions. Use this button in case the definition of some interpreted function(s) changed.

Tools > Macro > Run

Runs active macro.

Note

Besides the current active macro you can load and subsequently run up to 9 macros. Open the Macro > Options window. Flag up to 9 macros and use for instance <Ctrl+Alt+1> short cut key for loading and running Macro 1.

Tools > Macro > Pause Macro

This command temporarily stops execution of a macro command. Press the Resume button to continue.

Tools > Macro > Run From

Runs macro from file. The Run Macro dialog box appears:

File Names, Directories, Drives

Standard Windows list and combo boxes.

Edit...

Allows you to view or edit the selected macro within the built-in macro editor.

Tools > Macro > Edit

This command allows you to edit the active macro. The macro editor window appears:

Type sequences of NIS-Elements inside the window, or utilize the available buttons:

Close & Run Macro

Saves the active macro on the disk and runs it. The macro editor closes.

Close

closes the macro editor. If there were some unsaved changes in the macro, you would be prompt to save the macro first.

Save

saves the active macro on the disk.

Save As

invokes a standard Save As window which enables you to select the destination folder and the macro name.

This macro is executed in the main thread

If checked, the macro is executed first, suspending any other tasks until the macro is finished.

Undo / Redo

moves back and forth through the history of changes.

Cut

Removes the selected text and copies it to clipboard.

Copy

Copies the current selection of text to clipboard.

Paste

Inserts a copy of the clipboard contents behind the current cursor position.

Find

Push the button to search the macro for an expression.

Replace

Finds an expression and replaces it with another.

Help on Command at Cursor

Opens the application help and displays the page corresponding to the currently selected command.

Help on Macro Editor

Displays relevant help page.

Font Zoom Out

Makes the macro editor font smaller.

Font Zoom In

Makes the macro editor font bigger.

Transform to Interactive

Transforms the selected command to its interactive alternative which opens corresponding dialog window.

Paste Command

Displays the list of all NIS-Elements functions and enables you to paste one of them to the macro.

Insert Commands from History

Enables you to paste commands corresponding to the recently performed actions. It displays a wizard that will lead you.

Show List of Variables

Displays the list of all local and global variables and constants currently valid throughout NIS-Elements.

Use Special Commands

Displays a list of special commands, e.g. Pause Macro, Run Macro from File, Wait, etc. Select one and press the Insert button.

Toggle Breakpoint

Inserts/removes a breakpoint on the line where the cursor is.

Remove All Breakpoints

Erases all breakpoints from the macro editor.

Toggle Bookmark

Inserts/removes a bookmark on the line where the cursor is.

Go to Next Bookmark

Moves cursor to the next bookmark.

Go to Previous Bookmark

Moves cursor to the previous bookmark.

Remove All Bookmarks

Erases all bookmarks from the macro editor.

Tools > Rotate Left

Rotates the selected image(s) left by 90 degrees.

Tools > Rotate Right

Rotates the selected image(s) right by 90 degrees.