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Table of Contents

Table of contents
1
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6

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About the Manual
About Nero CoverDesigner
Nero CoverDesigner Versions
Working with Nero CoverDesigner
Starting the Program
System Requirements

2
2.1
2.2
2.2.1
2.2.2
2.2.3
2.2.4
2.2.5
2.2.6
2.2.7
2.3
2.4
2.5

Main Screen
Menu Bar
Toolbars
Standard Toolbar
View Toolbar
Text Toolbar
Modify Objects Toolbar
Align Toolbar
Tools Toolbar
Floating Toolbar
Drawing Area
Objects
Dynamic Objects

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9
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15
15

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3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
3.8
3.9
3.10
3.11
3.12
3.13

New Document Window
Document Type
Standard Document Type
DVD Case Document Type
DVD Slim Case Document Type
BD Case Document Type
BD Slim Case Document Type
Multi Box Document Type
Maxi Document Type
Slim Pack Document Type
Mini CD Document Type
Biz Card Document Type
Rectangular Biz Card Document Type
LightScribe Document Type

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17
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4.1
4.2

Creating a New Document
Creating a Nero AAC Document
Creating a New Document or Image Document

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23

Nero CoverDesigner

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8
8

Table of Contents

5
5.1
5.2
5.3

Editing a Document
Adding a Cover Element
Modifying the Template Later on
Assigning a Paper Stock

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25
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25

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6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
6.5

Designing the Cover Element
Inserting an Object
Editing an Object
Converting Artistic Text
Applying Image Effects
Inserting and Editing a Background

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7.1
7.2
7.3
7.4
7.5
7.6
7.6.1
7.6.2
7.6.3

Document Data Window
Document
Disc
Audio/Chapter Data
File System
Video/Picture Data
Data Entry
Track/Chapter
File Information
Picture

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8.1
8.2
8.3
8.4
8.5
8.6
8.7
8.8
8.9
8.10

Properties and Background Properties Window
Pen Tab
Brush Tab
Text Tab
Text Box Tab
Bend Tab
Image Tab
Image Effects
Import Picture Tab
Tracks and Folder Tab
Field Tab

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9.1

Geometry Window
Geometry Window for Bent Objects

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51

Align Elements Window

11
11.1
11.2

Design Tools
Grid
Guidelines

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55

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Table of Contents

12
12.1
12.2

Creating and Editing a Template
Creating a Template
Modifying a Template

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56
57

Saving a Document

Storing a Cover in a Nero AAC File

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15.1
15.1.1
15.1.2

Printing the Document
Print Window
Properties Tab
Elements Tab

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16.1
16.2
16.3
16.4

Print Settings and Paper Stocks
Printer Calibration
Paper Stocks Window
Creating a Paper Stock Profile
Default Paper Stock Settings

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68

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17.1

Printing LightScribe Label
LightScribe Print Properties Window

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70

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18.1

Printing Labelflash Label
Labelflash Print Properties Window

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71

Nero MediaBrowser

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20.1
20.2

Program Settings
Application Options Window
Specifying Default Settings for Objects

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78
78

Index

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1.1

About the Manual
This manual is intended for all users who want to learn how to use Nero CoverDesigner. It is
process-based and explains how to achieve a specific objective on a step-by-step basis.
To make best use of this documentation, please note the following conventions:
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About Nero CoverDesigner
Nero CoverDesigner is a powerful application for creating custom cover elements such as
booklets, inlays, and labels. Nero CoverDesigner supports cover elements for a wide range
of disc types, such as CD jewel cases, DVD cases, Blu-ray cases, multi-boxes, maxi CDs,
slim packs, business cards, and more.
Nero CoverDesigner supports LightScribe and Labelflash recorders, which you can use to
print labels directly on compatible media.

1.3

Nero CoverDesigner Versions
Nero CoverDesigner is part of the Nero Free Tools that you can download and install from
the Downloads section on our Web site www.nero.com. Nero CoverDesigner can be used
together with Nero 12 or Nero Burning ROM 12.

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Nero CoverDesigner is in general available in two different versions: Nero CoverDesigner
and Nero CoverDesigner Essentials. .
The following features are not available in Nero CoverDesigner Essentials and not available
in Nero CoverDesigner if it is installed without Nero 12:


Creating and burning labels with LightScribe



Creating and burning labels with Labelflash

See also
 Brush Tab →40

8.10 Field Tab
The Field tab provides setting options for fields. Fields take their content from the document
data for the most part. The Field tab consists of the Field Type selection list, the Options
area, and a check box.
All of the field types are listed in the Field Type selection list. The Options area refers to the
selected field type. Not all setting options are available for each field type.

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Properties and Background Properties Window

The following setting options are generally available: .
Specifies the field type. The following field types are available:
Field type

Check box
Fixed Size

Title, Artist, Disc type, Year, Disc Title, Disc Artist, Number of
Tracks, Total Playing Time, Total Size of Files, Last Save Date,
Print Date, and Custom Text.
Specifies that the text has a fixed height, even if the size of the
frame is modified. The text height is based on the font size that
is specified on the Font tab.
If the check box is cleared, the text size is adjusted to match the
frame size and vice versa.
This feature is not available for bent text.

The following configuration options are available in the Options area:
Drop-down menu
Alignment
Drop-down menu
Disc
Drop-down menu
Time format
Drop-down menu
Size format
Drop-down menu
Date format
Input text
Custom text
Input text
Leading text
Input text
Trailing text

Specifies the alignment of the selected field type in the frame.

Specifies which disc the selected field type refers to.

Specifies the format for the playing time.

Specifies the format for the file size.

Specifies the format for the date.

Specifies the text for the Custom text field type.

Specifies the text that appears in front of the selected field type.
Specifies the text that should appear after the selected field
type.

The field type that you select in the Field Type selection list is applied to the
inserted field even if you assigned a different field type beforehand.

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Geometry Window

Geometry Window
The position, size, and rotation of an object are determined in the Geometry window. You
can open the window by clicking the Object > Geometry menu.

Geometry window

The following input fields are available in the Position area:
X

Specifies the X coordinate of the top left point of the frame.

Specifies the Y coordinate of the top left point of the frame.

The following input fields are available in the Size area:
Width

Specifies the width of the object in millimeters.

Height Specifies the height of the object in millimeters.
The following input field is available in the Rotation area:
Angle

9.1

Specifies the angle of rotation.

Geometry Window for Bent Objects
For bent objects, the position of the center and the position of the object in terms of the
center are specified in the Geometry window. You can open the window by clicking the
Object > Geometry menu.

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Geometry Window

Geometry window for bent objects

The following input fields are available in the Center area:
X

Specifies the X coordinate of the center point (which the object is rotated
around).

Specifies the Y coordinate of the center point (which the object is rotated
around).

The following input fields are available in the Rotation area:

Start

Arc

Specifies the position of the text in relation to the center point. The starting
point of the text is the left edge of the first character. The division into degrees
is the one commonly used in mathematics: 0 degrees is on the right at the
height of the midpoint and the units progress in a counterclockwise direction.
Specifies the arc to apply to the text. Selecting 180 degress, for example,
bends the text in a semicircle.

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Align Elements Window

Align Elements Window
The Align Elements window aligns objects relative to the page, i.e., the editable drawing
area, or another object. You can open the window by clicking the Object > Align menu.

This feature is not available for bent objects.

Align Elements window

This window contains the following check boxes and option buttons:
Check box
Horizontal
alignment

Specifies the horizontal alignment. There are three option buttons:
Left: Aligns the object along the left edge.
Center: Centers the object.
Right: Aligns the object along the right edge.
Specifies the vertical alignment. There are three option buttons:

Check box

Top: Aligns the object along the top edge.

Vertical alignment Center: Centers the object.
Bottom: Aligns the object along the bottom edge.

Option button
Last Selected
Element

Aligns the object with another one. In order to use this feature, two
objects must be selected; the object that was selected last will be
aligned in relation to the first.
This feature is useful for positioning two objects on top of one
another, e.g., text on a picture.

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Align Elements Window

Option button
Page

Aligns the object to the page, i.e., to the editable area.

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Design Tools

11.1 Grid
A grid can be used to position objects. In Nero CoverDesigner, the grid is displayed as a
series of dots with equal horizontal and vertical spacing.
The following options are available in the View menu of Nero CoverDesigner:
Show Grid
Snap to Grid

Grid Setup

Displays the grid.
Snaps objects to the grid. Objects are snapped to the grid
points when they are moved or drawn near them.
Displays the Grid Setup window where you can specify
the horizontal and vertical spacing of the grid points.

11.2 Guidelines
Guidelines are lines that can be used to help position objects. In Nero CoverDesigner,
guidelines are displayed as dashed blue lines.
The following options are available in the View menu of Nero CoverDesigner:
Entry

Displays the guidelines.
Show Guidelines

Snap to Guidelines

Aligns objects along the guidelines. Objects are snapped
to the guidelines when they are moved or drawn near
them.

Set Up Guidelines

Opens the Set Up Guidelines window, where you can
create horizontal and/or vertical guidelines.

Entry

Creating Guidelines Manually
You can create guidelines manually by clicking on the horizontal or vertical ruler
and dragging a guideline onto the drawing area.

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Creating and Editing a Template

12.1 Creating a Template
With Nero CoverDesigner, you can create your own templates.

Document data is not saved when the document is saved as a template.

To do this, proceed as follows:

1. Click the

icon on the toolbar.

 The New document window is opened.

2. Select the document type and an empty or predesigned template.
3. Select the Create new template check box.
4. Click the OK button.
 The New document window is closed and the predefined cover elements for the
selected document type are displayed in the drawing area.
If you selected the Custom document type, you can add new cover elements by
selecting Edit > Insert New Page from the menu.

5. Design the document as desired.
6. Select File > Save from the menu.
 The Save As window is opened.

7. If the My Documents folder is displayed, select the Nero CoverDesigner Templates folder
from the Save In drop-down menu.

8. Enter a file name and click the Save button.
Even if you did not select the Create New Template check box at the beginning,
you can still create a template. In this case, simply select Save as Template from
the File menu. Make certain that you save the template file in the Nero
CoverDesigner Templates folder so that it appears in the template list.

 The template file is saved under the selected name. It will now be available in the
template list of the New Document window under the document and disc type that
you selected when you created it or whose cover elements were contained in the
template file.

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Creating and Editing a Template

The default path for Nero CoverDesigner template is under Program Files >
Nero > Nero 11 > Nero CoverDesigner > Templates. You can change the path
in the Application options window on the Folders tab.

12.2 Modifying a Template
You can modify templates in Nero CoverDesigner.
Proceed as follows:

1. Click the File > Open menu.
 A browser window is opened.

2. Select the desired Nero CoverDesigner template file (*.nct) from the Nero CoverDesigner
Templates folder and then click the Open button.

 The browser window is closed. A window asking if you want to edit the template is
opened.

3. Click the Yes button.
 The template document is opened.

4. Edit the document as desired.
5. Click the

button.

 The changes are saved in the template. You can now close the template and use it
to create a new document.

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Saving a Document

Saving a Document
You can save a document that you have created in Nero CoverDesigner.This saves all of the
document's cover elements and any document data that you have entered.
To save a document, proceed as follows:

1. Select File > Save from the menu.
 The Save As window is opened.

2. Enter the file name and path to save the file under.
3. Click the Save button.
 The Save As window is closed and the document is saved.

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Storing a Cover in a Nero AAC File

Storing a Cover in a Nero AAC File
With Nero CoverDesigner, you can save an album cover in a Nero AAC file. Nero AAC is an
MPEG-4 storage format for audio and video files that can contain additional information. It
was developed by Nero AG. The designed cover element is stored in the file as cover art.
This means that an image of your final cover element design is created and saved as a
background image.
Any existing cover elements of the same type (e.g., a booklet) in the Nero AAC
file are overwritten. We recommend that you create a Nero AAC document
beforehand (see Creating a Nero AAC Document→ 23), to see whether any cover
art has been stored in the Nero AAC file already.
The following requirement must be fulfilled:
▲ You have created a document complete with designed cover elements.
To save a cover in a Nero AAC file, proceed as follows:

1. Click the File > Export to Nero AAC menu.
 The Save As window is opened.

2. Select the Nero AAC file that you want to save the cover in.
3. Click the Save button.
 The cover elements are saved in the Nero AAC file. You can now use the Nero AAC
file to create a Nero AAC document that contains the stored cover elements.
See also
 Creating a Nero AAC Document →23

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Printing the Document

Printing the Document
The following requirement must be fulfilled:
▲ You have already opened a document.
To print a document or part of it, proceed as follows:

1. Click the File > Print menu.
 The Print window is opened.

2. Select a printer on the General tab.
3. Select the desired options on the Properties tab.
4. Select the cover elements that should be printed on the Elements tab.
5. If you have assigned different paper stocks to the cover elements, check below the preview
area to see in which order the paper stock will be printed. Insert the paper/media in the
printer in the correct order.

6. Click the OK button.
 The document or selected cover elements are printed.

15.1 Print Window
You set the print options for the document in the Print window prior to printing.
The window consists of three tabs:
General

Allows you to select a printer.

Properties

Provides setting options for printing paper borders and crop marks as
well as for bleeding.

Elements

Selects the cover elements for printing.

15.1.1 Properties Tab
The Properties tab contains three areas: Print Borders, Print Crop Marks, and
Miscellaneous.
The following configuration options are available in the Print Borders area:
Option button
On all paper stocks
Option button

Prints borders for all paper stocks.
Prints borders on normal paper stock only.

On normal paper only
Option button
Never

Never prints paper borders.

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Print window, Properties tab

The following configuration options are available in the Print Crop Marks area:
Option button
On all paper stocks
Option button

Prints crop marks for all paper stocks.
Prints crop marks on normal paper stock only.

On normal paper only
Option button
Never

Never prints crop marks.

The following configuration options are available in the Miscellaneous area:
Check box/
Input field
Enable Bleeding

Enables bleeding and specifies how far beyond the edge of the
cover element printing will occur.

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Printing the Document

Check box
Prompt at each new
page
Input field
Copies
Button
Preview

Specifies that printing must be confirmed for each new page.

Specifies how many times the document should be printed.

Opens the Print Preview window.

15.1.2 Elements Tab
The Elements tab contains a selection list, a preview area, and configuration options. You
can select the cover elements to print in the selection list.
The preview area shows how the cover elements that are to be printed will appear on the
page. The paper stock that the currently displayed cover elements will be printed on is
displayed below the preview area. Cover elements that will be printed are displayed in blue cover elements that will not be printed are displayed in gray.
The following configuration options are available on the Elements tab:
Input field
Copies of the Element
Check box
Print on normal paper

Specifies how many times the selected cover element
should be printed.
Prints the selected cover element on normal paper.
This check box is only available if the normal paper stock
has not been assigned to the cover element.

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Printing the Document

Print window, Elements tab

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Print Settings and Paper Stocks

16.1 Printer Calibration
With Nero CoverDesigner, you can calibrate your printer to ensure precise print alignments.
We recommend that you calibrate your printer once after you have selected the paper stock
and printer.
To calibrate you printer, proceed as follows:

1. Prior to calibration, select the desired paper stock and the printer.
2. Click the File > Options menu.
 The Application options window is opened.

3. Click the Printing tab.
4. Click the Print Calibration Sheet button.
 The calibration sheet is printed.

5. Fold the calibration sheet in the middle horizontally and vertically.
6. Unfold the calibration sheet and read the values at which both fold lines cross the axis.
7. If the fold lines do not cross in the middle of the axis, enter the horizontal and vertical values
from the calibration page in the Printing offsets (horizontal / vertical) input fields on the
Printing tab.

8. Repeat steps 4 to 6 to check the new entries. If the fold lines cross in the middle of the axis,
proceed to the next step. Otherwise repeat the previous step.

9. Click the OK button.
 The Application options window is closed. The calibration settings are saved, and
your printer is now calibrated.

16.2 Paper Stocks Window
In the Paper Stocks window you can view predefined paper stocks or create your own
custom ones. You can open the window by clicking the File > Paper Stocks menu.
User-defined paper stocks are useful for modifying the size and depiction of a cover element.
Predefined paper stocks have been set to match the manufacturer's specifications for labels
and papers. For example, some special papers can require a specific placement and
position of the cover element. Or labels may have different sizes.
You can select the paper stocks that are listed here or that you create in the main screen
area and assign them to the current cover element.
The window consists of three areas. User-defined and predefined paper stocks are displayed
in a selection list in the area on the left. Each paper stock can contain one or more labels.
These labels correspond to the cover elements in Nero CoverDesigner.
Setting options for the user-defined paper stocks are displayed in the middle area. These
setting options are grayed out for the predefined paper stocks.

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Print Settings and Paper Stocks

The size and position of the cover elements are displayed in the preview area on the right.

Paper Stocks window

The following configuration options are available in the User-defined Paper Stock entry:
Add Stock

Adds a new paper stock.

Import

Imports a definition file for paper stock in DAT format.
New paper stocks are added to the user-defined paper
stocks.

Export

Exports a definition file for paper stock in DAT format. All
user-defined paper stocks are exported.

The following configuration options are available in the paper stock entry:
Name
Width/Height
Portrait
Landscape

Add Item

Specifies the name of the paper stock.
Specifies the width and height.
Specifies that the paper is printed in portrait mode.
Specifies that the paper is printed in landscape mode.
Displays a selection list that you can use to select a cover
element.
The selected cover element is added to the paper stock.

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Print Settings and Paper Stocks

Delete Stock

Deletes the current paper stock.

The following configuration options are available in the item / cover element entry for
Booklets and Inlays:
Width/Height

Specifies the width and height.

Position (X/Y)

Specifies the postion of the cover element on the paper
that was defined in the paper stock profile.
Specifies the width of the spine, i.e., the middle part of the
inlay.

Spine width

The input field is available for all inlays.
Specifies the width of the rear part, i.e., the part that is
folded around.

Rear width

This input field is available for the Maxi Booklet and the
Mini CD Inlay (Rear) cover elements.

The following configuration options are available in the item / cover element entry for Disc
and Mini-CD:
Outer radius

Specifies the outer radius and therefore the size of the
printable area (disc edge).

Inner radius

Specifies the inner radius and therefore the size of the
unprintable area (disc hole).

Position (X/Y)

Specifies the postion of the cover element on the paper
that was defined in the paper stock profile.

The following configuration options are available in the item / cover element entry for Biz
Cards:
Specifies the width and height.
Width/Height

This field is available for Biz Card Envelope and Biz Card
(rectangular).
Specifies the radius of the flap.

Indentation Radius

This field is available for the Biz Card Envelope.
Specifies the width of the folded seam.

Strap Width

This field is available for the Biz Card Envelope.

Radius of Outer Boundary

Specifies the outer radius and therefore the size of the
printable area (disc edge).

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Print Settings and Paper Stocks

This field is available for the Biz Card.
Specifies the inner radius and therefore the size of the
unprintable area.

Center Hole Radius

This input field is available for Biz Card and Biz Card
(rectangular).

Bounding Rectangle (X/Y)

Specifies the size of the rectangle and therefore the oval
form of the business card.
This field is available for the Biz Card.

Rounded Corners (X/Y)

Specifies the radius of the rounded corners on the disc.
This field is available for the Biz Card (rectangular).
Specifies the position of the cover element on the paper
that was defined in the paper stock profile.

Position (X/Y)

16.3 Creating a Paper Stock Profile
With Nero CoverDesigner, you can create your own custom paper stocks. User-defined
paper stocks are available in the main screen area for cover elements that have been added
as labels to the paper stock.
The creation of user-defined paper stocks is useful for designing covers and
labels whose dimensions vary from standard measurements.
To create a paper stock, proceed as follows:

1. Click the File > Paper Stocks menu.
 The Paper Stocks window is opened.

2. Select the User-defined Stocks entry in the selection list.
3. Click the Add Stock button in the Paper Stocks area.
 A Stock 1 subentry is added to the User-defined Stocks entry.

4. Select the Stock 1 subentry.
 The Paper Stock area is displayed.

5. Enter the name and dimensions of the paper stock in the Paper Stock area.
6. Click the Add Item button.
 A selection list of cover elements is displayed.

7. Select the cover element that you want to add to the paper stock.
 The selected cover element is added to the paper stock.

8. Select the inserted cover element.

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9. Specify the desired dimensions such as the height/width and position of the cover element
on the paper in the area in the middle.

10. Repeat the four previous steps for each cover element that you want to add to the paper
stock.

11. Click the OK button.
 The Paper Stocks window is closed.
 The paper stock is saved and is now available for the selected cover elements in the
drop-down menu of the View toolbar.
See also
 Application Options Window →78
 Paper Stocks Window →64

16.4 Default Paper Stock Settings
On the Paper Stocks tab in the Application options window, you can set the default
settings for paper stocks.
The following setting options are available:
Selection list and Drop-down menu
Paper Stocks

Specifies a default paper stock for the selected
cover element.
Selects all cover elements of a document for
printing by default.

Check box
Print elements by default

Check box
Show default label metrics

If you clear this check box, you must select the
cover elements in the Print window manually before
you print.
Displays the normal disc size when you assign a
paper stock with a radius that deviates from the
standard value to a cover element.

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Printing Labelflash Label

Printing LightScribe Label
If you have a LightScribe recorder connected, you can also print the label side of a
LightScribe CD/DVD with Nero CoverDesigner. The label side of the disc has a special color
or thermal layer which is heated by the laser in the recorder so that pictures and text are
printed.
This function is only available when Nero 12 is installed. You can purchase Nero
12 and other products of Nero at www.nero.com.

This function is only available in recorders that support LightScribe technology.

To print a LightScribe label, proceed as follows:

1. Create a new document with the LightScribe document type.
 The document contains a Disc 1 tab with the cover element for the disc label.

2. Design the disc label as desired.
3. Click the

icon on the toolbar.

 The LightScribe Print Properties window is opened.

4. Set the desired print options.
5. Insert a recordable LightScribe disc into the LightScribe recorder with the label side facing
down.

6. Click the Print button.
 The printing process begins. You can monitor the process status with the progress bar.
As soon as the printing is finished, the Nero – LightScribe window is opened and
displays a message about the result of the printing process.

7. Click the OK button.
 You have successfully created and printed a custom LightScribe label.

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Printing Labelflash Label

17.1 LightScribe Print Properties Window
You can customize the print properties of your LightScribe label to suit your requirements in
the LightScribe Print Properties window.

LightScribe Print Properties window

The following options are available:
Area

Adjusts the desired print quality.
Print contrast

Input field
Number of copies
Drop-down menu
Drive

This option button is set to Normal by default.
Defines the number of copies you require.
Defines the desired recorder.
Available only if multiple LightScribe recorders are
available.

Check box

Shuts down the computer after the label has been printed
Automatically shut down the
(if possible).
PC when done

Button
Print
Button
Preview

Starts printing the label.
Opens the LightScribe Print Preview dialog box. A print
preview of the label is displayed here.

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Printing Labelflash Label

Printing Labelflash Label
You can print a label on the label and/or data side of a Labelflash DVD with Nero
CoverDesigner.
This function is only available when Nero 12 is installed. You can purchase Nero
12 and other products of Nero at www.nero.com.

This feature is only available with a Labelflash recorder.

To print a Labelflash label on the label side or a DiskT@2 on the data side of your DVD,
proceed as follows:

1. Create a new document with any document type, e.g. Standard.
2. Click the Disc 1 tab.
3. Edit the disc label as desired.
4. Click the

icon on the toolbar.

 The Labelflash Print Properties window is opened.

5. Set the desired print options.
6. Select the side that you want to print on.
 The logo in the bottom left corner displays the corresponding Labelflash or DiskT@2
logo.

7. If you want to print a Labelflash label on the label side, insert a blank Labelflash disc in the
recorder with the label side facing down. If you want to print a DiskT@2 on the data side,
insert a blank Labelflash disc with the data side facing down in the recorder.

8. Click the OK button.
 The Labelflash Print or DiskT@2 Print window is opened and the print process starts.
You can monitor the process status with the progress bar. As soon as printing is
finished, a window is opened, indicating the result of the printing process.

9. Click the OK button.
 You have successfully created and printed a custom Labelflash label or a DiskT@2.
See also
 Creating a New Document or Image Document →23

18.1 Labelflash Print Properties Window
You can customize the print properties of your Labelflash label to suit your requirements in
the Labelflash Print Properties window.

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Printing Labelflash Label

Labelflash Print Properties window

The following configuration options and buttons are available:
Drop-down menu
Profile for
Slider
Contrast level
Drop-down menu
Rotation speed
Option button
Data Side
Option button
Labels

Adjusts the desired print quality.
Select Custom to change the contrast level and rotation
speed.
Specifies the contrast level for printing.

Specifies the rotation speed of the DVD.

Specifies that the data side should be printed on by default.

Specifies that the label side should be printed on by default.

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Printing Labelflash Label

Option button
Both Sides
Button
Print Preview
Check box
Eject disc after printing

Specifies that both sides should be printed on by default.
Opens the Print Preview window, which shows an
approximation of what the label will look like on the
Labelflash DVD.
Ejects the disc after printing is complete.

Button
Burn (is displayed instead Starts the print process.
of the OK button)

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Nero MediaBrowser

Nero MediaBrowser
Nero MediaBrowser is a tool which you can use to easily find, view and access media files
and add them to your project.
More precisely, with Nero MediaBrowser you can access a media library which contains all
your media files that were indexed by Nero Kwik Media. Nero MediaBrowser is designed to
be accessed in several Nero applications.
Nero MediaBrowser and the media library come with Nero Kwik Media and are
installed together. You will find further information in the Nero Kwik Media
manual.
Nero MediaBrowser can be opened via the

icon. Although Nero MediaBrowser can be

moved freely around your desktop, it is part of Nero CoverDesigner.
Nero MediaBrowser displays only media files which can actually be used in the relevant
Nero CoverDesigner project. To add media files to your project, select the media files in
Nero MediaBrowser and click the Add button.
The browsing task bar is the starting point for browsing Nero MediaBrowser. The categories
(Photos & Videos, and Music) are the same as featured in Nero Kwik Media. Each of the
categories offers a search bar. It is only possible to search within one category at the same
time. When one of the categories is clicked, the corresponding browsing area is displayed
below.
There are different views available for each category: Clicking one of the entries in the upper
part of the list (for example Timeline) displays the same view as when clicking the
corresponding tabs in Nero Kwik Media. Clicking one of the collections in the lower part of
the list displays the collection contents made within Nero Kwik Media. When one of the list
items is clicked in Nero MediaBrowser, the corresponding content is displayed in the content
area below.
A dynamic scroll bar is used in the content area. If the scroll thumb is dragged in a
direction, the content will be constantly scrolled in this direction. The scrolling speed
increases the further the scroll thumb is dragged from the center. If the scroll thumb is
released it jumps back to the center position and stops the scrolling.

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Nero MediaBrowser

The following views are available for the Photos & Videos category:
Entry
Timeline

Entry
Faces

Displays all photos and videos sorted in chronological order by
creation date.
Refers to Timeline in the upper task bar of Nero Kwik Media.
Displays all photos in which faces of persons have been detected
and named listed in alphabetical order. Unconfirmed or unnamed
faces are not displayed. Faces are grouped into stacks; you can
access one of the stacks by double clicking it.
Refers to Faces in the upper task bar of Nero Kwik Media.

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Nero MediaBrowser

Entry

Displays all existing tags enabling you to create a query.
Tags

Collections
Marked / Rated
Collections

Refers to Find in the upper task bar of Nero Kwik Media.
Displays the currently marked or rated content.
Refers to Marked / Rated in the sidebar of Nero Kwik Media.
Displays the recently added or modified content.

Recently added / Refers to Recently added / Recently modified in the sidebar of
Recently modified Nero Kwik Media.
Collection
Album

Displays the content of smart albums and user generated albums.
Refers to Photo & Video Albums in the sidebar of Nero Kwik
Media.
Displays the content of user generated person groups. You can

Collection

switch between full photo and faces only view with the

Person group icon.
Refers to Faces in the sidebar of Nero Kwik Media.

The following views are available for the Music category:
Entry

Displays all audio tracks sorted in alphabetical order by album.
Albums

Entry

Refers to Albums in the upper task bar of Nero Kwik Media
Displays all audio tracks sorted in alphabetical order by artist.

Artists
Entry

Refers to Artists in the upper task bar of Nero Kwik Media
Displays all audio tracks sorted in alphabetical order by genre.

Genres
Entry

Refers to Genres in the upper task bar of Nero Kwik Media
Displays all audio tracks sorted in alphabetical order by title.

Songs
Collections
Marked / Rated
Collections
Recently added /
Recently played
Collection
Playlist

Refers to Titles in the upper task bar of Nero Kwik Media
Displays the currently marked or rated content.
Refers to Marked / Rated in the sidebar of Nero Kwik Media.
Displays the recently added or played content.
Refers to Recently added / Recently modified in the sidebar of
Nero Kwik Media.
Displays the content of user generated playlists.
Refers to Playlist in the sidebar of Nero Kwik Media.

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Nero MediaBrowser

The Options window is opened when you click the

button on the upper task bar. The

options refer directly to Nero Kwik Media. The following setting option is displayed:
Displays the Library Manager settings area.

Library

All monitored folders are displayed in the respective Watched folders
or drives area. If you want to add additional media folders, click the
Add button and select the desired folder from the navigation tree.
The library is refreshed when launching Nero Kwik Media. To delete
a folder from the application's watchlist, click the

button.

You can also just drag files or folders to Nero Kwik Media . A window
automatically opens and asks if you want to add the folder(s) to the
library.

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Program Settings

20.1 Application Options Window
You can make settings that determine the general appearance and behavior of Nero
CoverDesigner in the Application options window. You can open the window by clicking
the File > Options menu.
The window contains the following tabs:
General

Provides general setting options for Nero CoverDesigner such as
displaying info messages, and country-specific measurement units.

Folders

Specifies the path for documents, templates, and imported files.

Paper Stocks
Printing

Undo

LightScribe

Provides setting options for paper stocks.
Specifies the bleed area and allows you to calibrate your printer.
Offers options for undoing actions. You can specify the maximum
reserved memory, the number of possible undo steps, or unlimited undo
steps here.
Allows you to specify setting options for LightScribe recorders such as
the print quality, default drive (if multiple LightScribe recorders are
installed), default label template, and print resolution.
These setting options are only used if a LightScribe recorder is available.

See also
 Default Paper Stock Settings →68
 Printer Calibration →64

20.2 Specifying Default Settings for Objects
In Nero CoverDesigner, you can specify default settings for objects. The default settings
determine the entries in the tabs of the Properties window for an object.

Default settings cannot be configured for pictures.

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Program Settings

To specify default settings for objects, proceed as follows:

1. To specify default settings for geometric objects:
1. Click the Object > Default Graphic Properties menu.
 The Default Properties window with the Pen and Brush tabs is opened.
2. Specify the desired properties in the tabs.
3. Click the OK button.
 The window is closed. Geometric objects will now be inserted with the selected
properties by default.

2. To configure default settings for artistic text and fields:
1. Click the Object > Default Artistic Text Properties menu.
 The Default Properties window with the Pen, Brush, Font, and Field tabs is opened.
2. Specify the desired properties in the tabs.
3. Click the OK button.
 The window is closed. Artistic text and fields will now be inserted with the selected
properties by default.

3. To configure default settings for text boxes, track lists, and folders:
1. Click the Object > Default Text Box Properties menu.
 The Default Properties window with the Pen, Brush, Folder, and Tracks tabs is
opened.
2. Specify the desired properties in the tabs.
3. Click the OK button.
 The window is closed. Text boxes, track lists, and folders will now be inserted with the
selected properties by default.

 You have successfully configured the default settings for objects.
Changes made on the tabs may sometimes not apply to all objects.

See also
 Properties and Background Properties Window →38

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Index

Index
Background .......................................... 31
Inserting a background picture ...................... 32
Properties ..................................................... 38

BD Case ............................................... 19
BD Slim Case ....................................... 20
Biz Card ............................................... 21
Business Card CD................................ 21

CD Case ............................................... 18
Conventions, manual ............................. 6
Cover Art .............................................. 59
Cover Element
Adding a Cover Element ............................... 25
Adding additional discs ................................. 18
Booklet .......................................................... 17
Designing the Cover Element ........................ 27
Disc............................................................... 17
Inlay .............................................................. 17
Removing Cover Elements............................ 25

Design Element .............................. 15, 27
Disc type .............................................. 16
Document
Creating a new document ............................. 23
Printing the document ..............................11, 60
Saving the document ...............................10, 58

Document data
Content used by dynamic objects .................. 15
Enter document information .......................... 34
Usage ........................................................... 33

Drawing area ........................................ 14
DVD Case ............................................ 18
DVD Slim Case .................................... 19
Dynamic Object .................................... 15
Defining the appearance ............................... 47
Directory ....................................................... 15
Fields ............................................................ 15
Specifying field types .................................... 50
Track list ....................................................... 15

Geometric Object ................................. 15

LightScribe Label
Printing.......................................................... 69

Manual, conventions .............................. 6
Maxi ...................................................... 20
Menu
Data .............................................................. 10
Edit ................................................................. 9
File .................................................................. 9
Help .............................................................. 10
Object ........................................................... 10
View ................................................................ 9
Window ......................................................... 10

Mini CD................................................. 21
Multi Box............................................... 20

Nero AAC
Exporting a Cover ......................................... 59
Extracting Cover............................................ 23
Importing ....................................................... 33
Saving the Cover........................................... 59

Nero MediaBrowser ....................... 14, 74

Object ................................................... 15
Alignment ................................................ 12, 53
Bending the object ........................................ 38
Colored filling ................................................ 40
Configuration of default settings .................... 78
Defining the outline ....................................... 39
Editing an object............................................ 29
Editing functions ............................................ 10
Insert an object ............................................. 13
Inserting an object ......................................... 27
Properties ..................................................... 38
Set angle of rotation ...................................... 51
Set position and size ..................................... 51

Paper stock .......................................... 64
Picture
Adjust to frame size....................................... 44
Apply effect ................................................... 45
Apply filter ..................................................... 45
Color adjustment ........................................... 45
Contrast ........................................................ 45
Flip horizontally or vertically .......................... 46
Rotate ........................................................... 46

Jewel Case........................................... 18

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Index

Printing
Bleed area .................................................... 78
Calibrating the printer .................................... 64
Enable bleeding ............................................ 61
Print borders ................................................. 60
Print crop marks ............................................ 61
To print the document ................................... 60

Program
About the program .......................................... 6
Options ......................................................... 78
Starting the program ....................................... 8
Versions .......................................................... 7
Work overview ................................................ 7

Properties
Bend ............................................................. 38
Brush ............................................................ 38
Directory ....................................................... 39
Field .............................................................. 39
Font .............................................................. 38
Image............................................................ 38
Import Image................................................. 38
Pen ............................................................... 38
Text............................................................... 38
Text box ........................................................ 38
Tracks ........................................................... 39

Slim Pack ............................................. 21
Start
From another application............................... 33
Via Welcome Application................................. 8

System requirements ............................. 8

Template
Create own templates ................................... 56
Generate ....................................................... 17
Save ............................................................. 56
Select............................................................ 16
Select another theme .................................... 25

Text
Protect .......................................................... 42
Rotate ........................................................... 42

Text box
Line Break..................................................... 27
Protect .......................................................... 43
Rotate ........................................................... 43

Undo ..................................................... 31

Work overview........................................ 7

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Contact

Contact
Nero CoverDesigner is a Nero AG product.

Nero AG
Im Stoeckmaedle 18

Internet:

www.nero.com

76307 Karlsbad

Help:

http://support.nero.com

Germany

Fax:

+49 724 892 8499

330 N Brand Blvd Suite 800

Internet:

www.nero.com

Glendale, CA 91203-2335

Help:

http://support.nero.com

USA

Fax:

(818) 956 7094

E-mail:

US-CustomerSupport@nero.com

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Nakagawa-chuou Tsuzuki-ku

Internet:

www.nero.com

Yokohama, Kanagawa

Help:

http://support.nero.com

Nero Inc.

Nero KK

Japan 224-0003

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