You have set the LCC, white balance, focused the camera and prepared your naming structure : you are ready to start imaging your first object.

You can use your mouse cursor, the pedal or cmd+k to take a picture.

If your capture counter is set properly, your image counter will go up as you take pictures, so you don’t have to touch your naming structure.

If you need to delete an image and reset your capture counter, you can either do it manually by returning to the menu or press cmd+alt+k.

To check your focus as you shoot, you can add focus windows to your screen.
Go to Window –> Create floating tool –> Focus
It is a good idea to place two focus windows to keep an eye on both your object at 100% and the target.
You can remove the tool at any moment

Periodically check your color value throughout your imaging session. It is important to stay consistent.

Screenshot of Window menu where the Focus tool is
Go to Window –> Create Floating Tool –> Focus
Screenshot of focus tools
Place two focus windows to keep an eye on your object and your target
Screenshot of the drop down menu at the top right hand corner of the tool allowing you to remove the tool
You can remove the tool at any moment
Image Navigation Tools

Some useful shortcuts to remember:

cmd + left / right = previous/next image
cmd + option + left/right = previous/next set
cmd + option + 0 = 100% view
cmd + 0 = Zoom to fit
cmd + +/- = Zoom in or out
Double click with Hand Tool = 100% view
Right click while in Hand Tool = mini navigator

Image of mini navigator
Right click while in Hand Tool for mini navigator

Adding ratings/ color tags:
+ = Tag image green
* = Tag image yellow
= Tag image red
/ = Clear color tag
option + + = Filter green images
option + * = Filter yellow images
option + – = Filter red images
options + / = Filter clear images