Basic ControlsBasic Controls

The Basic Controls set in the Settings area is present when you have selected the Basic control mode. It contains Slider Controls with which you set how many highlights in your image will receive effects and adjust their appearance.

The Basic Controls set provides an easy method of selecting and applying effects to your image and is adequate in many cases but if you cannot achieve the exact appearance you are looking for, simply switch to the Advanced Controls to further refine the effects that will be applied to your image.

Here you will find Slider Controls. You can slide the control handles with the mouse or change their values directly with the keyboard.

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Main Diffraction Spikes Group

The Main Diffraction Spikes control group contains Slider Controls with which you set how many highlights in your image will receive effects and adjust their size and appearance.

Effects Color Group

The Effects Color control group contains Slider Controls that set the color hue and saturation for the effects to give the best color appearance. You can also adjust the intensity and frequency of the "rainbow" spike coloration.

Secondary Effects Group

The Secondary Effects control group contains Slider Controls that adjust the intensity of the Secondary Spikes, Soft Flare, and Ring Flare effects.