In this station there are a couple of artwork options to add to the Calligram:

• Borders: predefined transparent borders (.png file format).
• Icons: predefined funny pictures (.png file format)
• Templates: some predefined combinations of a border and a couple of icons (.psd file format).

It's important to understand how this Branding Studio works: when no branding action is done, the Calligram will simply be the plain Calligram bitmap. When any template, border or icon is added, it will use this as the upper layers, on top of the Calligram output. The Branding Studio works in layers (not unlike Photoshop) where the Calligram is always the lowest layer, and all the artwork is place on top.

When you want to apply e.g. a border, drag the selected border from right to left and drop the border somewhere in the work area. It will automatically fill out towards the edges. When you now select an icon picture it will be put on top of the border. In case you wish to put it below the border, you need to use the little arrow pointing down, while you have first selected the icon in the work area. When the arrow is clicked the icon will lower one layer. Multiple layers are possible.

To save the design, simply press the 'Save design' button, and choose a name for the template. This will add the new template to the template section, ready to be used for a next time. You can also make your own templates outside the application (e.g. in Photoshop). As long as the file is saved as a .psd file and put in the template folder it will be recognized next time you open the application. The templates folder is C:\Users\Public\Documents\APP\Calligram Creator\Resources\Artwork\Templates, Please avoid super resolution templates. The dimensions of the template should ideally be the same as the Calligram, to avoid unnecessary calculations overhead to read and resize the template each time a Calligram is created. Finally, please make sure that the .psd template has a background (as a first layer). In case of doubt, re-use an existing pre-installed template and start editing from there.

The 'Discard template' button will basically erase your currently active template, including all the placed icons and borders, and leave the design fully empty.

To delete an icon or border, first select the border in the work area, then press the 'DEL' button on your keyboard.