Instructions for converting PSP Tubes to FrameMaster Stamps



1. Download a freeware conversion tool* that will convert the PSP tubes into PNG files.

The TubeEx tool


2. Run WinZip to extract and install the conversion tool, TubeEx.

3. Run TubeEx and locate the Paint Shop Pro tube from your download directory.   A PSP Tube generally contains multiple images in a single tube, it is actually a matrix of photos.   The PSP Tube is analagous to a FrameMaster Stamp Group.   Before extracting the PNG files, be sure to specify the number of columns and rows for this particular tube if TubeEx does not automatically detect these values.

Selecting the Tubes


4. The generated PNG files are extracted to the same directory as the PSP Tube (where ever you downloaded the PSP Tube).   Copy these files into FrameMaster's Stamp directory.   From Windows Explorer highlight all the generated PNG files and "copy" the entire group.   Now locate FrameMaster's Stamp directory (ex. C:\Program Files\FrameMaster2\Stamps) and "paste" the generated files into this directory.

Highlighting the PNG Files


5. To create a new Stamp Group from these generated images you must do the following:
 
  • Run FrameMaster and select the "Paint" feature.  
  • From the Stamp Window, click on "Clear Stamp Group" to clear out the current stamp group  
  • From the Stamp Library, locate each new Stamp and double-click on each stamp to add them to the new Stamp Group.  
  • Once all the images have been added to the new Stamp Group, click on "Save Stamp Group" to save this Stamp Group to disk.

    Install New Stamp Groups


    A huge collection of PSP Tubes** can be located here.

    *TubeEx conversion tool is copyright MediaChance
    **PSP Tubes are copyright JASC Software Inc.