Guess what...
I know I'm getting too old now...I just found
two tutorials I wrote several years ago on
this same subject. I know you don't need them
but here they are anyway:
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You can batch format convert your assorted files
with the PI2001 Mini Lab.
There's a Mini Lab button on your toolbar or you
can go to...Touchup / Mini Lab.
Open the images in PI2001 and go to Mini Lab
...click the "Select All Pictures" button and then
click the "Save" button.
At #1) choose a folder to save your converted
images in.
At #2) Choose JPEG. (or any format you require)
At #3) Enter a base name...(the program will
number the files)...if you enter a base name of:
New Files...you will have:
New Files 1.jpg
New Files 2.jpg
New Files 3.jpg
Click "Save".
You will only be limited by your resources...if you
open too many files at one time you may have a
freeze. I'm thinking you would be safe if you open
maybe 50 at the time.
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Tutorial on .mix and batch format conversion in PI 2001...
by John Inzer
Actually, .mix was an important image format...when making
layered projects, all the layers would be saved intact...even
including elements that may have been in the scratch area.
All DTP programs have proprietary formats, it's not unusual.
FYI...the new *PNG Plus* format replaces .mix and is not
100% compatible with other programs. The Portable Network
Graphics [.png] format is relatively standard...PNG Plus is not.
You can use the Mini Lab in PI2001 to batch convert your
.mix files to a different format.
Depending on the capabilities of your computer, you may be
limited as to how many files you can open at one time. I guess
I would try 20 or 30 at a time and see if it would work. If that
number causes your computer to freeze...try a smaller number.
Anyway...open several .mix files in PI2001 and when the files
are in your tray...click the Mini Lab button on your tool bar.
In Mini Lab...Click...Select All / Save...
On your Batch Save screen...
At #1...choose a folder to save in.
At #2...choose your new format.
(If these files are layered (greeting cards, collages, album pages,
etc.)...png-plus would be the correct choice...if they are image files
...png, .tif, or .jpg would be good.)
At #3...type a base name (the saved batch files will be numbered).
Click...Save.
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Cheers.
--
John Inzer
MS Picture It! -
Digital Image MVP
Digital Image
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This is not tech support
I am a volunteer
Solutions that work for
me may not work for you
Proceed at your own risk
Post by John InzerPost by sahogan1Here are the instructions for using Mini Lab in Picture It 2001 to
convert file types. I don't believe you can save them under the same
name so if that is an issue, this isn't the solution you need.
Open Picture It
File > Open
(Open "Pictures or Projects Screen" appears)
Scroll to pictures you wish to convert.
Hold the Control Key down and highlight each picture.
Press the "Open" button in Picture It
Press the "Touch Up" Button under "Picture Options"
(Options under "Touch Up" appear)
Click on "Mini Lab" Button
(Mini Lab Screen appears)
Click "Select All Pictures"
Click "Save"
("Mini Lab - Batch Save" Screen appears)
1. Click on Destination Folder
2. From the Drop Down Menu change the File Type to JPEG
3. Change the base (File) name * see note 1 and note 2
Click Save
*1) On certain type files (specifically .mix & .png you must also
delete the extension name)
* 2) Unfortunately, it saves each picture with the name you changed
it to followed by space 1, space 2, space 3, etc.
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Excellent! I never knew batch format conversion
was possible in PI2001.
The secret is removing the extension from the
original name.
Old dogs can learn new tricks :o)
Thanks.