Setting size of new canvas

[rickduley]

I am using pN-3.5.4

When I click File -> New I have to set the size of the new canvas each time.

Have I missed something? Is there a way to set a default canvas size?

[csm725]

There is not.

[Ego Eram Reputo]

Create a blank canvas with the correct dimensions & save it somewhere you can easily access it (800x600template.pdn is a great way to explain what the template does). When you open that file with PDN the size will be perfect.

Remember to use "Save As...," so you don't overwrite your template. I tend to use the "Save As...," immediately upon opening so I don't forget later - you also get the opportunity to really think about the filename!

[csm725]

That is a workaround.

[pyrochild]

That is a workaround.

Thanks for that, Captain Obvious!

[csm725]

No problem, Captain 'I'm an Admin so I can do anything'!

[Sarkut]

To add on to EER's workaround, once you've made

the template file, right-click it, then:

Properties > Read Only > Apply > OK.

That will prevent the file from being overwritten inadvertantly.

[BoltBait]

If you use the menu item "File > New" the default canvas size is set to whatever size the graphic is that is currently on your clipboard.

[barbieq25]

Sarkut - that is really clever! Thanks guys!

[Goonfella]

With Win7 you can take full advantage of the jump list. Save the size template you want. For example I save it to my Projects File. Then next time you want to open PDN right click on the icon on the taskbar and all your latest projects will be listed. Just pick the template and it opens with that ready to use. No resizing. Also you can pin it to the list so it will always be there.

Edited April 20, 2010 by Goonfella

[csm725]

And that is why Win7 rocks!