Contents

This documentation comes with the installed software and is also available online. You can get context-sensitive help for a certain dialog you have questions about by just pressing the "F1" key. Then the documentation for this dialog is opened.

Getting started

What is "Pro Motion"?
Getting started
The workspace
Further help and information
Tips

Primers

Working with Brushes
Working with Selections
Using Layers
Alpha Transparency
Sprite Sheets
Pattern Drawing
Halftone and Transition Patterns
Tile Mapping
Bitmap Fonts
Stereo Drawing

The Main Menu Entries

Click on the menu names to get detailed information about the containing functions.

File	Contains functions for general file and project management as well as the preferences.
Edit	Exchange image and brush data with other external software.
Brush	Here you find brush manipulation and creation tools.
Mode	The mode menu contains paint mode functions, for example erase, brighten, shade, gray etc. .
Frame	Functions to manage frames and key frames as well as frame size. Flip and scroll frame contents.
Animation	Here you find different functions concerning the animation management ranging from playback modes to automated creation of animated sequences.
Layers	Define layers for your image/animation and use onion skinning for smooth movements.
Colors	Optimize, arrange and modify your color palettes with this group of functions.
Selection	Define a selection to prevent certain image areas from being modified. Includes the color based selection called stencil.
Processing	Additional processing functions. Currently, you can activate the pattern drawing that helps you draw infinite, seamless patterns.
Tile Mapping	Create tile maps that can be used for level design in games.
Plugins	Installed plugins can be executed via the plugins menu.
Options	Several options can be set to your convenience. Arrange windows and save their positions to make your workspace fit your needs.
Help	The online help system.

Additional Information

Shortcuts
Technical information
Plugins

Further information sources

Product web site