With this function is possible to manually edit any information related to the displayed formula or create a completely new recipe. There are 5 different editing options in this page:
Each option can be accessed using the selection bar at the top of the page or pressing the F6 key.
Modify
This editing mode allows to manually modify each individual component of the formula. It is possible also to add new components and/or to delete existing ones. Product, fandeck, color names, note, base name can also be modified.
Adjust (+/-)
This editing mode allows to modify each individual component adding or subtracting quantities to the original formula. It is also possible to add new components. Product, fandeck, color names, note, base name can also be modified.
Adjust (%)
This editing mode allows to re proportionate a formula adding, subtracting or substituting a certain percentage to all involved quantities. It can be used to calculate a formula for a different base size if it is not available by default. Or can be used to adapt the formula to a different base tinting strength. A single entry field is available to define the adjusted percentage of the whole formula. Product, fandeck, color names, note, base name can also be modified.
Resize
This editing mode allows to resize all the formula based on a single modified component. It is useful when for example a component has been dispensed or weighted in a wrong quantity, in this case modifying the wrong quantity will automatically resize all the others components in order to maintain the same formula ratio. This mode allows to modify one component quantity at a time, no adding or deleting of components is allowed. Product, fandeck, color names, note, base name can also be modified.
New formula
This editing mode allows to create a completely new formula. Initially all entry fields are blank.
Buttons and keys
Button |
Key shortcut |
Function |
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F6 |
Select the next editing option from the upper selection bar. |
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F7 |
Activates the personal database page where the edited/created formula can be permanently stored in a custom file. |
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ALT-M |
Press this keys combination to open the manual color data insertion page. The original formula color will be replaced by the manually entered data. |
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F8 |
Starts the instrument calibration process. If the calibration is expired this function is automatically requested each time a new measure is started. |
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F9 |
Replaces the formula color data with the measure of a color sample. If no instrument has been selected, the manual color data insertion page will open. |
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INS, F11 |
Stores the modified formula data and returns to the main page. |
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CTRL - P |
Saves the visible page screenshot on clipboard and opens a dialog to optionally save it on file. |
Upper tabs
Tab |
Key shortcut |
Function |
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ESC |
Press the cancel tab to abort the current session and return to the main page. |
