Welcome to ShutterBug Version 1.1
Welcome to ShutterBug Version 1.1 from XtraLean Software. Created with ShutterBug,
this user manual is designed to provide help on how to use the tools inside of each
window of ShutterBug and how to navigate through the program's user interface. All
content in this manual relates to Version 1.1. If you are using an earlier version, there
will be items in this guide that do not coincide with your version. You can get the latest
For those who dislike manuals, and just need the quick and dirty instructions, we've
included a short Quickstart Guide at the beginning of this manual. You can also get
the pdf version of this manual by clicking here.
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How to Use this Manual
This manual is designed to take you through each window of ShutterBug, step by step,
starting with initial user settings and getting started, to building content, exporting, and
designing your own look. There are 12 chapters, plus 3 reference pages at the end.
The first page of each chapter provides an overview of the subject content covered
within the particular chapter. Wherever possible, labeled diagrams accompany the
written instructions for added help and explanation.
Chapters 1-5
Addresses the primary functionality and features of ShutterBug, helping you get started
building content and exporting your web site.
Chapters 6-9
Contains the foundation for the layout and design of your website, and how to use
some of the advanced features.
Chapters 10-12
Provides answers and tips to some common problems and troubleshooting. These
chapters are similar to a FAQ but contain more extensive information to help you get
the most out of ShutterBug.
Supplements 1 & 2, Index
Provides miscellaneous items for more help resources and quick reference.
The navigation menu to the left shows the chapter headings. When you go to a
chapter, the navigation will collapse to show the sections of that chapter only. You can
get back to the main navigation by clicking on the Chapter heading in the menu. You
can also navigate through the manual by using the Next, Previous, & Main Index page
links located at the bottom of each page.
If you already know the specific topic or feature which you are looking for, you may
want to go straight to the last section entitled, Quick Reference Index. This index
alphabetically lists the main features of ShutterBug with a link to jump to each topic
quickly. If you have questions or issues that are not covered in this user guide, please
see the section called More Resources, where you can find further resources
available to assist you.
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What is ShutterBug?
ShutterBug is a barrier-breaker. Don't let the price or small download size fool you. It
can do everything that pro-web authoring tools can do, without making you do all the
work. ShutterBug is built for creativity and speed, aimed at removing the obstacles of
publishing content to the web.
ShutterBug is an easy-to-use, content building application for creating photo albums,
photo journals, or any other type of web page, and publishing to the web. From
beginners to professional illustrators, to educators and photographers, and even pro
web designers, ShutterBug's tools offer a new solution for anyone who needs to create
a website easily, quickly, and done up in style. The streamlined tabbed interface and
feature rich palettes let you concentrate on your project, supporting a smooth, and
productive work flow.
ShutterBug is not a photo library or storage tool like iPhoto, nor is it a scaled down web
album generator like Galerie. Rather, ShutterBug focuses on helping you build your
content, adding or creating a personalized theme for the look and feel, and exporting
to a .Mac account, other web server, or a folder on your computer. ShutterBug
provides the flexibility to let you create as little or as much as you want, without
constraining you to a canned template or a limited number of user options.
You can drag and drop digital photos from iPhoto or another folder, edit the photos
using the built-in ImageWell editor, design the look and feel or use a pre-made
customizable template, and preview your site via the built-in browser. ShutterBug web
sites will render properly in all modern browsers on multiple platforms, eliminating the
need to test your site in multiple external browsers.
The Layout tools will allow you to unleash your creativity with very little learning curve
involved, or perhaps none at all. You can create navigation roll-overs, edit the various
page elements, add external links, change colors, font styles, add images and tiled
backgrounds to your pages, create collages with floating pictures, freestyle slideshows,
embed links in thumbnails, and much, much more. No HTML knowledge is needed to
build a ShutterBug website nor any CSS knowledge to give your web pages a stylish
look.
Sounds too good to be true? Give ShutterBug a whirl and find out for yourself!
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