Qimage Studio Edition

rdutto01 · Jul 28, 2006

I upgraded to the new version and have since backed off to the previous version, because of the different "look & feel" (i.e. skin) and that the larger size prints are no longer available.

As for the "look and feel" changes, is there a way to run both version on the same machine?

This would be helpful for me to be able to bounce back and forth to each versions until I get over the learning curve for the new version.

Installing and uninstalling is just not workable solution.

Also, has the functionality to print to the larger size prints really been removed from the Professional version?

In the previous version, I could change from the default buttons to the larger sizes buttons.

Did we really lose functionality?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,

--
Randy Dutton

pdefeo · Jul 28, 2006

There is a new update (101) which adds two more skins, one of which is classic. Also, next to the drop-down list of the print sizes there is a button that looks like a hammer. If you click it you are presented with the option to load more sizes.

rdutto01 said:
I upgraded to the new version and have since backed off to the
previous version, because of the different "look & feel" (i.e.
skin) and that the larger size prints are no longer available.

As for the "look and feel" changes, is there a way to run both
version on the same machine?

This would be helpful for me to be able to bounce back and forth to
each versions until I get over the learning curve for the new
version.

Installing and uninstalling is just not workable solution.

Also, has the functionality to print to the larger size prints
really been removed from the Professional version?

In the previous version, I could change from the default buttons to
the larger sizes buttons.

Did we really lose functionality?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,

--
Randy Dutton

echelon2004 · Jul 28, 2006

then skins and classic.
Pretty close to what you're used to huh?
--
Anders

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rdutto01 · Jul 28, 2006

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Randy Dutton

Jeff Kohn · Jul 28, 2006

echelon2004 said:
then skins and classic.
Pretty close to what you're used to huh?

Not quite, since it still ignores my current Windows settings and emulates the "Luna" XP theme. But it's a definite improvement over the other skin and I can probably live with it.

--
Jeff Kohn
Houston, TX
http://www.pbase.com/jkohn

fotografer · Jul 29, 2006

Thanks for fixing some skins for people like me who likes simplicity over the 'wow' look.

Cool GUI. Same excellent programme. Features in Studio not needed now, so I won't rush to upgrade - yet.

--
fotografer

JG789 · Jul 30, 2006

Yes Cliff, your out of line.

I too am a long time user of Qimage. There are times when its important to judge a situation on the basics.

In this case, amount paid and value recieved.

I have received my initial payment back many time over, in fact I remember a post in a Qimage forum some time ago that went something like this:

"It is with major imbarrassment that I must admit that the frequency of Qimage improvements and updates exceeds the frequency at which I change my underware."

Jerry

Cliff Watson said:
I am a long time Qimage user and have really liked this product. I
purchased the "Professional" edition which had an extremely
valuable selling point of free lifetime upgrades. Now comes the
"Studio" edition with enhanced features at a higher price. How is
"Studio" more professional than the "Professional" version? It
seems that Mike Chaney is regretting his past marketing decision
and has decided that we, his loyal users, defenders, and promoters
need to pay a $40 upgrage fee. Ok, fine we can do that, but why not
just increase the price of the professional version rather than
this policy? I am little miffed. Am I out of line about this?

EJS190725 · Jul 30, 2006

I would only add that it's embarrassment and underwear,otherwise the statement is accurate.

richardkra · Jul 30, 2006

Definitely true. I am downloading v104 as I write this.
--
Rick

steve w moore · Jul 30, 2006

Mike Chaney said:
This is something that people just need to get a little more
experience with and get used to. The new sizes can still be
selected with only one mouse click. You don't have to click on
the little arrow to drop down the sizes. If you want a 4x6 and a
3x2 for example, just click on the left side of the dropdown where
it gives the size, hold the mouse button down, roll to 4x6 and
release. For the 3x2, hold the mouse button, roll to 3x2, and
release. Much quicker than trying to fool with the little arrow,
only marginally slower than buttons, and it gives us back valuable
space on the interface. Just wanted people to be aware of this
quick select feature. Also, when changing the size of an image on
the preview page, you can select the image, hold the mouse pointer
over the size, and use the mouse thumb wheel to change size.

--
Mike
Author: Qimage, Profile Prism
http://www.ddisoftware.com

When making a test strip, do you need to go into the printer driver and change the page size? For example, in making a 13x19 and designating test strips to print on a piece of paper 4.75x6.5 (1/8th of a 13x19).
--
steve moore

Jeto · Jul 30, 2006

REGARDLESS of which version...

How about leaving the buttons and menu formats alone for a while the way Photoshop does so I, and probably others, don't have to relearn where all the new/old buttons are?

.....and PLEASE don't give me the line about keeping with a version that is comfortable... that is such a lame a$$ response.

Makinations · Jul 30, 2006

I'm sure DOS 5.0 was nice and familiar, too. Improve! Innovate!

Jeto · Jul 30, 2006

Your're an idiot... I am not saying don't change the program, simply find a layout and stick with it but I guess you can't understand English or you would understand that. Photoshop improved without changing the tool interface. The buttons/menu/layout is very static or if you don't know what means, they don't constantly change ..eg...the clone stamp button picture and the rest of them to something that is a little bit cuter..

Looks like he let his grade school daughter design the lastest... KISS.

fastbike · Jul 31, 2006

You just got a free upgrade to Qimage 2007. What was misrepresented?

Makinations · Jul 31, 2006

So, he can improve everything but the layout? I think he should keep improving everything.

Joe Pa · Jul 31, 2006

Photoshop might not have changed the button graphics in the last few versions, but they certainly have changed the interface. Seems you are the only one having issues with the new interface, which Mike has given you the ability to go back to the old skin so you don't have to "relearn" the new pictures.....

nicholas holliday · Aug 14, 2008

The issue here, is, as a previous poster suggested, a matter of semantics. Specifically, the difference between an "upgrade" and an "update". Don't make the mistake of dismissing semantics as an irrelevance; Wars have been started on the strength of a mis-used word.

Whether you feel aggrieved or not may depend of your definition of the two words above. To me an upgrade would be defined as significant changes to a program, for example introducing several new features, or a change to the interface.

An update on the other hand would mean bug fixes or other more minor changes, which only affect the program "under the hood" as it were.

As far as I know, neither Microsoft nor Adobe have ever claimed to give free upgrades, but they do however continually update their programs (Windows seems do be updated every other day with yet another security fix). Other software houses, notable DxO Optics, don't make any claims at all, but do offer free upgrades ( Optics pro 4 to 5 is quite a major upgrade)

So, I can sympathise with the poster who feels cheated, but can also understand the viewpoint of those who support Qimage and feel loyal to the program and its' designer. I personally don't care particularly: Qimage pro is good enough for me.

Vernon D Rainwater · Aug 14, 2008

nicholas holliday said:
The issue here, is, as a previous poster suggested, a matter of
semantics. Specifically, the difference between an "upgrade" and an
"update". Don't make the mistake of dismissing semantics as an
irrelevance; Wars have been started on the strength of a mis-used
word.
Whether you feel aggrieved or not may depend of your definition of
the two words above. To me an upgrade would be defined as significant
changes to a program, for example introducing several new features,
or a change to the interface.
An update on the other hand would mean bug fixes or other more minor
changes, which only affect the program "under the hood" as it were.
As far as I know, neither Microsoft nor Adobe have ever claimed to
give free upgrades, but they do however continually update their
programs (Windows seems do be updated every other day with yet
another security fix). Other software houses, notable DxO Optics,
don't make any claims at all, but do offer free upgrades ( Optics pro
4 to 5 is quite a major upgrade)
So, I can sympathise with the poster who feels cheated, but can also
understand the viewpoint of those who support Qimage and feel loyal
to the program and its' designer. I personally don't care
particularly: Qimage pro is good enough for me.

Normally, I prefer to NOT get into such discussions -- but this one is somewhat different and deserves comments.

ANYONE that would complain or criticize the Qimage events (or Mike Chaney) would also be the one that would complain to their own Mother for bringing them into the world and raising from an Infant to be an Adult.

I have used Qimage for around 6 years and I actually don't know how many times I have downloaded and installed the various version numbers for Qimage that Mike has been so devoted to produce.

I have absolutely no negative feelings about the newest type of Qimage that was produced for those with specific needs -- and that do not have to "Outright purchase" the new Qimage. Instead, those that have a need for the features in the new Qimage can pay a logical upgrade (from their Pro version) and from that time on receive updates to the new product without added update charges.

Qimage (ALL Versions) are worth at least two to four times the cost and (in my opinion) is the best value for the $$$ of any product that I know of over the past 50 years.
--
Vernon...

Makinations · Aug 14, 2008

The seductive lure of LR2's parametric editing and output print sharpening is starting to get me. I like qimage a lot but I'm not leaving LR2 that often anymore.

Wasn't this thread from like 2006?

Robert 55 · Aug 14, 2008

well, actually couple of weeks later for even that

any special reason for this resurrection?

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