ComicRack Manual Download

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The 5th edition of the ComicRack Manual is before you. This ends a gap of almost 9 months from the preceding edition. We experienced as many as 9 builds of ComicRack during this period. Build 0.9.137 was the biggest release since the 4th edition of the manual, and we have been building on since then.

The past 9 months have been another positive journey for the ComicRack software. Notable were a number of changes in the GUI (like sidebar gauges, icons, tile layouts), enhancements in the details view (gap information, checkboxes), a reworked smart list editor, a reworked colors tab, a few cosmetic changes (‘book’ in place of ‘eComic’, ‘panel’ in place of ‘window’), and a large number of new, excellent scripts. 

While all the chapters in this edition of the manual feature a lot of new material, it is the ‘Scripts’ chapter that has major alterations. Among each category of scripts, we have detailed 2 types: Editors’ Choice (must-have, excellent scripts) and Popular scripts. All other relevant scripts are briefly mentioned. This change is to ensure that the new user does not get overwhelmed with a huge number of ever-increasing scripts, and also to keep a control on the number of pages in the manual.

Thus starts a trend at consolidation. I have realised that there is no end to explaining things. Increasing the number of pages with every build just for the heck of ‘detailed’ explanation is not worthwhile. So, you will notice that a few pages which were there in the previous editions are now no longer there. However, there is no loss of any relevant information. 

Also notable is an attempt on further making the manual pleasing to the eyes and inviting to the reader. The ‘Tips’ section is completely re-done throughout the manual now. You will also notice some of your favorite comic characters popping out here & there, talking to you!

Finally, almost all of the new screenshots now feature the copyright-free web comics. A large number of old screenshots have also been replaced in a similar fashion. Hopefully, by the next edition, the entire manual will feature web comics only.

I hope to release atleast 1 edition per year (or, if time permits, 2 editions). A few days back, I have also released the QuickManual, which is targeted at priming the first-time user, and should not be viewed as a replacement of this exhaustive manual.

I shall not forgot to thank cYo for his ultimate vision of the best comic reading and managing software ever created. My friends Stonepaw, cbanack, perezmu for supporting me and encouraging me to learn python. The guys at Microsoft, for making Windows 7, the best OS till date. The geniuses at Adobe, for making InDesign, Acrobat, Photoshop and Illustrator, my tools for creating this humble manual.

So guys, that’s all! Hope you read this, and like it. Till next time, adios!

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cYo (cYo)

Submitted On:

11 Jan 2012

File Date:

10 Nov 2010

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