Standalone
Builder Setting: Adding Halftone
The Halftone feature allows users to simulate a screen-print effect by converting solid color areas into tiny dots—perfect for specific textile applications. This tutorial walks through how to enable Halftone support and optimize image settings within the Standalone Build A Gangsheet App.
1. Open Global Settings
Start by selecting the Settings option from the dashboard navigation.
2. Access Tab-Specific Settings
Within the general settings area, click on the tab-specific Settings to manage builder-level features for a given product or layout tab.
3. Select the Builder Setting Panel
From within the tab configuration, open the Builder Setting section.
4. Enable Transparent Warning
Toggle on the Enable Transparent Warning feature. This setting alerts customers when their design includes transparent elements, which may require special handling for halftones.
5. Enable Halftone Feature
Turn on the Enable Halftone Feature setting to activate halftone options within the builder for applicable images.
6. Save All Changes
Click Save All to apply your updated settings before testing the feature.
7. Test the Feature
Preview and test the settings by uploading an image that includes halftone-friendly design elements (such as gradients or screen-print textures).
8. Upload a Halftone-Ready Design
Import a design that makes use of halftones to see the Transparent Warning and Halftone controls in action.
9. Observe Transparent Warning & Halftone Activation
The system will detect transparent areas and display the warning. At the same time, Halftone tools will become available for editing.
10. Use the Halftone Tool
Select the Halftone option to open advanced configuration tools for dot pattern rendering.
11. Remove Background (Optional)
Within the Halftone tool, you can optionally Remove Background to isolate the core design elements for a cleaner result.
12. Upscale to 300 DPI
Use the built-in upscale tool to enhance your artwork’s resolution to 300 DPI, ensuring a print-ready file.
13. Adjust Halftone Density and Angle
You can fine-tune the density and angle of the halftone dots, and toggle the Halftone effect on or off to preview adjustments.
14. Automatic Design Cropping
The app will automatically crop designs to remove excess whitespace or transparent boundaries, optimizing placement on the gang sheet.
15. Use Additional Color Tools
Access built-in color manipulation tools to adjust hues, brightness, contrast, and saturation directly within the design flow.
16. Apply Your Adjustments
Once you're satisfied with your design modifications, click Apply to finalize the halftone rendering and color settings.
Why Use This Feature?
- Perfect for screen-print aesthetics and special print finishes.
- Enables easy background removal and DPI enhancement in one workflow.
- Gives users granular control over halftone styling for production-ready results.
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builder settings, halftone, transparent warning, dpi upscale, screen print effects, design tools