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PCT STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE

Instructions for obtaining 'VIRTUAL' COLOR SWATCHES

Hardware Requirements

Adobe Acrobat Reader' must be installed on your computer to be able to use the sample swatch program. Most computers come with this program installed, or you can download it from www.adobe.com/acrobat

View Color Swatches

  1. (Click here) to download the 560 Virtual Color Swatch Samples pdf. file
  2. View samples individually, or collectively on related color palettes by clicking on the 'Thumbnails' folder (on the left). Thumbnails view is good for jumping to a section of preferred colors quickly without having to page thru them all.

Select Swatches

  1. Click on the '(Graphics) Snapshot Tool button on the toolbar and your pointer will turn into the crosshairs.
  2. Position the selector at any corner of a color swatch, and drag it by holding down the LEFT- clicker on your mouse, as you pull the outline box out to select and encompass the entire swatch color. "Item copied to clipboard"

NOTE: YOU MUST include the name of the swatch in your selected area, so it will copy onto your document (for reference later.)

OPTIONAL: Print Full-Size Swatch

  1. RIGHT-Click, over previously selected area, and choose 'Print.' For Higher quality, click on Properties Button, and set your printer to the Best, Color Printing Quality.
  2. Print swatch by clicking OK