Do you have two swatch files you need to combine?
No problem. That’s what the Merge feature is for.
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MERGE SWATCH FILES
Need to merge a couple of existing files, add swatches to an existing file, or a combination of both? Use the Merge button.
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LOAD AN EXISTING FILE
Load an existing file from File Exchange and select “Add All” to move to Workspace.
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MOVE FILE TO WORKSPACE
Move the selected swatch file to your Workspace by selecting the “Add All” button.
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LOAD ANOTHER SWATCH FILE
Load another existing swatch file into the Swatch Preview to combine with the first swatch file.
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ADD SECOND FILE TO WORKSPACE
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MERGE SWATCH FILES
Select Merge and go to Reference Tags. Rename the swatch file and Check for Missing Tags and “Add Tags” before you save.
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MERGE SWATCH FILES
Select Merge and go to Reference Tags. Rename the swatch file and Check for Missing Tags and “Add Tags” before you save.
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SELECT FORMAT
Select File Type (JPG, PNG, ACO, ASE), Swatch Shape (Square, Rectangle) and the location of the ZCC® reference number to format your swatch file and attached metadata. Graphic files (JPG, PNG) can be sent out directly from a digital device via email or text using this format.
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SAVE TO FILE EXCHANGE
If saving as a data file (ACO, ASE), the metadata cannot be saved. Data files are meant to open directly into your design programs.
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ARCHIVE TO FILE EXCHANGE
ZCC® digital swatches, always the same.