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Adding a Random Frame

PhotoFrame has the ability to add a random group of frames and other elements to your Frame Stack. This is a great way to experiment in PhotoFrame and see a wide variety of options very quickly. To add a random frame Click the Add Random button in either the Frame Stack or the Library.

Your current stack will be replaced with a random group of frames based on your Randomizer Options set in the preferences dialog.

You can control the results of the random frame generator in the preferences dialog. Below are the options and what they control:

Color: Sets the color range that can be applied to an element. O is black and white is 255. If you want your random frame to be dark try a range from 0-100, if you want a light frame try 150-255.
Blur: Sets the range of blur that may be added to the background of each element.
Size: Sets the size range potential for each element. If you want to minimize the amount of your image that is covered try setting the values to 10 and 20.
Opacity: Sets the opacity range that may be used on each element. Using low opacity options will make the overall frame semi-transparent.
Noise: Sets the range of noise (grain) that may be added to the background of each element.
Orientation: Sets the rotation range that may be used on an element. Keep this set at zero if you prefer no rotation.
Frames: Sets the number of frames or elements that may be added. If you prefer only a single frame set both values to one.
Monochromatic: When enabled this will set the background color of each element to be shades of gray, rather than colors.
Random Flip: These options enable the random horizontal and vertical flipping of frames.
Include Realistic Frames: When enabled this option will use realistic frames like the film series as well as backgrounds in the random mix.
Use All Records: When enabled this option will select frames and elements at random from the entire library rather than your current search results. If you are trying to apply a random frame from a specific category be sure to turn this option off.
Random Blend Modes: When enabled this option will randomly change the blending mode of each element added. This can create a more translucent look for your finished frame.

	Tip: If you create a random frame that you like save it as a preset so you can use it again. Just click on the Save Preset button in the Frame Stack palette.
	Tip: If you like part of the results that the random frame generator creates you can always go to the Frame Stack and remove or alter the frames to customize the results.
	Note: When you click on the random frame button it will remove any elements currently in your Frame Stack.
	Note: If you have the Include Realistic Frames and Use All Records options both turned off and your search results contain only realistic frames the Add Random frame button will not add any frames to your stack.