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Saving a template

A template is a blank project using a predefined resolution, speed and number of layers and images. It is possible to save a Template using the dedicated option in the File main menu, as you can see below (the template will have to be given a name).

You may then select the template you've just created when a new project is started. You may also use one of the many predefined models. Finally, it's also possible to delete a template by choosing it and clicking on the Remove button next to the selection field.

Defining custom predefined project settings using the pagesize.conf file​

TVPaint also allows you to define and save your own custom project sizes and settings. Those can be called back upon creating a new project or modifying a project’s settings.

You can achieve this by editing the pagesize.conf file. This file can be found on the following locations, depending on the operating system installed on your computer:

On Windows : C:\Program Files\TVPaint Developpement\TVPaint Animation 11[.5] [Pro] (64bits)\Data

On macOS :

-Go to your « Applications » folder -Right click on the TVPaint Animation icon and select « Show Packages Contents » -Go to « Contents/Resources/data » -The pagesize.conf file should be in this folder

On Linux : /usr/share/tvpaint-developpement/tvp-animation-11[.5][-pro]/data/pagesize.conf

To edit it, just open it with a basic text editor. You should see different configurations listed in the file:

Adding a custom project setting:

You can add a custom project setting by adding a new line to the pagesize.conf list and respecting the following syntax:

Config=« your_configuration_name » Width Height Frame Rate Aspect Ratio Field

The Field parameter accepts one of these three numbers:

-« 0 » will set it to the Progressive setting -« 1 » will set it to the Lower First setting -« 2 » will set it to the Upper First setting

Here an example of a custom configuration respecting the aforementioned syntax:

The configuration would be called « My custom config ». The project would then be set to have a 500px Width and Height, a Frame Rate of 24 images per second, an Aspect Ratio of 1.000 and a Field set on the « Progressive » setting.

You can also put your custom project configuration in a folder by creating a path when giving a name to your custom configuration:

The « First config » configuration will then be saved in the « My configs » folder :

You will then be able to use this folder again to regroup your new configurations in the same place. For example, the « Second config » below will also be saved under the « My configs » folder :