Selecting a Design Method

The Select a Method step of the New Project Setup Assistant allows you to select one of three design methods: QuickStart Layout, Help Me Design, or Start from Scratch. To proceed with your choice, click one of these buttons and then click the Continue button (or press the Return key).

Click QuickStart Layout if you want to start working with one of completely predesigned projects with graphics and text already in place. Once you opened QuickStart layout on the Design Desk, you will be able to modify it just like any other project.
Click Help Me Design if you want to start working with one of layouts from the gallery that come with The Print Shop. Professionally designed layouts contain placeholder text and graphics that you can replace with your own text and graphics. Once you are at the Design Desk, you can replace a layout placeholder by double-clicking the placeholder and the appropriate dialog will appear.
Click Start from Scratch if you want to create a blank project and go straight from the Select a Format step to the Design Desk, skipping the Select a Backdrop and Select a Layout steps.

Refer to one of the following topics for more information:

Select a New Project

Select a Format Step

Select a Backdrop Step

Selecting a Layout

Selecting a QuickStart Layout

Opening a Saved Project