Configure Highlight Analysis Configure Highlight Analysis

Press the [Preferences] button on the Main Dialog to see these options.

The option selections in the Highlight Analysis section of the Preferences Dialog allow you to determine when and how highlight analysis is performed.


Automatic Analysis

Choose Automatic Analysis to cause StarFilter Pro 4 to automatically locate the highlights in your image. Automatic Analysis is enabled by default when the plug-in is installed.

Automatic Analysis makes StarFilter Pro 4 easier to use and will be the best choice for most users. Analysis will occur when the plug-in is started so all you have to do is to adjust the controls to determine how many of the highlights will display effects and what those effects will look like as described in the Getting Started section of this manual.


Manual Analysis

Choose Manual Analysis to allow you to control when StarFilter Pro 4 will locate the highlights in your image. When Manual Analysis is selected, an [ Analyze ] button will appear on the Main Dialog that will allow you to initiate an analysis of your image if you choose to do so.

An advanced user will find Manual Analysis useful in some specialized situations: