New dialog box (Printing of fanzine) [EX]
These are the settings that appear when [Printing of fanzine] is selected as the [Use of work].
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In EX, you can change settings for multiple pages, cover pages, story information, and the folio after creating the file. To learn about these settings, see "Change basic work settings". |
A.File name
Enter a file name for the management file (extension: cmc). The entered file name will also be used as the name of the management folder.
B.Save to
Specify the location where the files and management folder will be created. Click [Browse] to specify the location.
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Works made of multiple pages are stored inside a management folder as the management file and separate Clip Studio format files for each page. For details, see "Regarding Management File and Page Files". |
C.Preset
(1) Preset
Select the finish size and the expression color of the cover page and body pages (main text) from a list of options.
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If you change the settings of a preset, the selected option will automatically change to [Custom]. |
(2) Register to preset
Registers the current settings in the dialog box as [Preset]. Clicking the button opens the [Register to preset] dialog box. In the dialog box, set the preset name and settings to be included in the preset, then click [OK].
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For details on the [Register to preset] dialog box, see "Register to preset Dialog Box". |
(3) Delete preset
You can delete presets selected from the [Preset] list.
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You can only delete presets that you have registered yourself. Default presets cannot be deleted. |
D.Unit
The unit for setting the width and height of the canvas. In this window, the unit is fixed as mm.
E.Manga draft settings > Binding (finish) size
Configure settings related to body pages of fanzines.
(1) Width
Horizontal length to print.
(2) Height
Vertical length to print.
(3) Default size (finish size)
Select a width and height for the finish size from default sizes.
(4) Bleed width
Sets the [Bleed width]. You can select from [5mm] or [3mm]. Selecting a printing place in [Fanzine printing vendor] automatically sets the [Bleed width] recommended by the printing place.
The bleed width is an extra margin to compensate for misaligned trimming of the edges of the pages. To print to the edge of the page, draw up to the bleed width area.
The area between the bleed border (the first border from the edge) and the finish border (the second border from the edge) is the bleed area.
(5) Resolution
Set the resolution of the page. If a printing place is selected in [Fanzine printing vendor], you can select from resolutions recommended by the printing vendor.
When [General-purpose settings] is selected, the following resolutions can be set.
·When the basic expression color is set to [Monochrome], you can choose from 600dpi or 1200dpi.
·When the basic expression color is set to [Gray], you can choose from 350dpi or 600dpi.
·When the basic expression color is set to [Gray], the resolution will be set to 350dpi.
(6) Basic expression color
Sets the basic expression color. You can choose from [Color], [Gray], or [Monochrome].
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The expression color [Monotone] from Ver.1.2.1 and earlier will be converted into the following [basic expression color] and [drawing color]. ·Basic expression color: Gray ·Drawing color: Only black |
(7) Drawing colors
Set the drawing colors when using [Gray] or [Monochrome] basic expression colors. You can set the drawing colors using the black and white square icons.
Gray
You can set drawing colors in the following ways with the black and white buttons.
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Only black |
The drawing colors will be grayscale from black to transparency. |
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Only white |
The drawing colors will be grayscale from white to transparency. |
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Both black and white |
The drawing colors will be grayscale from black to white. |
Monochrome
You can set drawing colors in the following ways with the black and white buttons.
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Only black |
The drawing colors will be black and transparency only. |
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Only white |
The drawing colors will be white and transparency only. |
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Both black and white |
The drawing colors will be black, white, and transparency only. |
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For details on expression colors and drawing colors, see "Explanation: Expression Color and Drawing Color". |
(8) Default frequency
Specify the number of screentone lines per inch. Larger values result in smaller dots. This appears when the basic expression color is set to [Gray] or [Monochrome].
(9) Template
Allows you to create a page file with an imported template.
Select the checkbox and click the button to open the [Template] dialog box. Specify the template to import to the page file in the dialog box.
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If a template has previously been specified, the template title will appear as a button beside the checkbox. Click this button to open the [Template] dialog box. |
(10) Specified template
Clicking this button opens the [Template] dialog box. Specify the template to import to the page file in the dialog box.
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For details on the settings in the [Template] dialog box, see "Template Dialog Box [PRO/EX]". |
F.Setting for fanzine
Configures settings related to printing fanzines.
(1) Fanzine printing vendor
Select the name of the printing vendor from which to request printing. When you select a printing vendor, you can select from resolutions recommended by that printing vendor.
This option will be set as [General-purpose settings] if there are no applicable companies.
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·The [Fanzine printing shop] setting can be changed in the [Story] menu → [Change basic work settings]. For details, see "Change basic work settings". ·[Fanzine printing vendor] is a Japanese langauge only service. Fanzine printing vendor cannot be selected in other language versions of Clip Studio Paint. |
(2) Home Page
The URL of the website of the printing place selected in [Fanzine printing vendor]. Click the URL to launch your web browser and display the website of the printing vendor. This item is not displayed if [General-purpose settings] is selected.
G.Multiple pages
You can set the number of pages and binding direction of fanzines.
(1) Number of pages
Sets the number of pages to create. Click the drop-down button next to it to select the amount. Once you enter a number of pages, a breakdown of the pages will appear on the right side. The number of body pages is the total number of pages minus the cover pages (four pages).
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It is recommended to set the number of pages according to the numbers of pages written in the fee table of the printing vendor. You have not specified a printing vendor, it is a good idea to set the number of body pages as a multiple of 4. This is because many printing vendors print in batches of 4 or 8 pages. |
(2) Binding point
Selects the direction in which to bind the book. Select either [Left binding] or [Right binding].
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Generally, [Left binding] is used for Western-style comics, and [Right binding] is used for Japanese-style manga. |
H.Cover page
You can configure settings for the cover page such as the drawing color and resolution.
(1) Resolution
Set the resolution of the cover page. If a printing place is selected in [Fanzine printing vendor], you can select from resolutions recommended by the printing vendor.
When [General-purpose settings] is selected, the following resolutions can be set.
·When the basic expression color is set to [Monochrome], you can choose from 600dpi or 1200dpi.
·When the basic expression color is set to [Gray], you can choose from 350dpi or 600dpi.
·When the basic expression color is set to [Gray], the resolution will be set to 350dpi.
(2) Basic expression color
Sets the basic expression color. You can choose from [Color], [Gray], or [Monochrome].
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The expression color [Monotone] from Ver.1.2.1 and earlier will be converted into the following [basic expression color] and [drawing color]. ·Basic expression color: Gray ·Drawing color: Only black |
(3) Drawing colors
Set the drawing colors when using [Gray] or [Monochrome] basic expression colors. You can set the drawing colors using the black and white square icons.
Gray
You can set drawing colors in the following ways with the black and white buttons.
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Only black |
The drawing colors will be grayscale from black to transparency. |
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Only white |
The drawing colors will be grayscale from white to transparency. |
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Both black and white |
The drawing colors will be grayscale from black to white. |
Monochrome
You can set drawing colors in the following ways with the black and white buttons.
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Only black |
The drawing colors will be black and transparency only. |
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Only white |
The drawing colors will be white and transparency only. |
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Both black and white |
The drawing colors will be black, white, and transparency only. |
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For details on expression colors and drawing colors, see "Explanation: Expression Color and Drawing Color". |
(4) Default frequency
Specify the number of screentone lines per inch. Larger values result in smaller dots. This appears when the basic expression color is set to [Gray] or [Monochrome].
(5) Paper color
You can set a color for the Paper layer. Click the color indicator to open the [Color settings] dialog box. Specify a color to change the color of the Paper layer. This option is available when the basic expression color is set to [Color].
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·The Paper layer is a single-color layer at the bottom of the layer palette. When the paper layer is hidden, transparent areas of the canvas will be shown in a checkered pattern. ·The Paper layer color can be changed afterwards. You can double-click the Paper layer in the [Layer] palette to display the [Color settings] dialog box and change the color of the Paper layer. ·For details on the [Color settings] dialog box, see "Advanced settings of color Dialog Box". |
(6) Cover page layout
Set the placement of the front and back cover pages. You can select whether to create the front and back cover pages as a spread or to print them as separate pages.
(7) Specify spine width
Set the spine width if the cover pages are to be printed as a spread. Turn this option to specify the width.
If the checkbox is not checked, the spine width will automatically be calculated. If a [Fanzine printing vendor] is selected, the spine width is set according to the paper used by the printing vendor.
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The actual spine width may differ from the automatically calculated number depending on the paper used for the body pages. Confirm the spine width with your printing place if using special paper for the body pages. |
(8) Template
You can apply a template to the cover page. Select the checkbox and click the button to open the [Template] dialog box. Specify the template to import to the cover page in the dialog box.
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If a template has previously been specified, the template title will appear as a button beside the checkbox. Click this button to open the [Template] dialog box. |
(9) Specified template
Clicking this button opens the [Template] dialog box. Select the template to import to the cover page from the dialog box.
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For details on the settings in the [Template] dialog box, see "Template Dialog Box [PRO/EX]". |
I.Story information
Enter the story name and author name. This information is displayed outside the bleed border, in the non-printable area. These are optional settings, so you can skip items that aren't relevant.
(1) Story name
Enter a title for the work. The pull down menu shows options for where to place the story name.
(2) Author
Enter the name of the author or author group. The pull down menu shows options for where to place the author name.
J.Folio
Adjust settings for the page numbers that are shown when the pages are bound.
(1) Folio
Turn this on to show the page numbers on the printed pages. The pull down menu shows options for where to place the page numbers.
(2) Format
Set the text to be added before and/or after the page number, if any. Input the text in the fields on the left and right, respectively.
(3) Font
Select the font to use for the page numbers.
(4) Size
Set the font size for the page numbers.
(5) Blind folio
When turned on, hidden page numbers are indicated at the bottom of the gutter (the side where the book is bound). Settings such as font and size cannot be configured for [Blind folio].
K.Record timelapse *
When enabled, starts recording a timelapse whenever a new canvas is created. If you save the file in Clip Studio format (extension: .clip), the timelapse will be saved with the file. For more detail on timelapses, see Clip Studio TIPS.