8/16/2013

Preset Viewer Argus Review and Giveaway


Preset Viewer Argus Review and Giveaway
There are a lot of things that digital designers need to organize and manage. One of those things is the tools and supplies that are used to build papers and embellishments. Some items seem easier to manage and some are little harder, such as program-specific tools and presets that cannot be individually viewed in Windows Explorer.
Normally, when you are browsing your tools folders on your PC, you can’t see what an individual Photoshop style, brush, shape or preset looks like. You may have a preview but it only gives a general view of what is included in the package. I have always found that somewhat frustrating because the only way to find out what the tool actually contained was to load it in Photoshop and view it from there. That involves several steps and in order to keep the program running light, it also means deleting it from Photoshop if it wasn’t what I wanted it.
Now there is a MUCH better solution! Tumasoft has introduced Preset Viewer Argus which has honestly revolutionized how I use my Photoshop presets. It changes how Windows Explorer works so you can see the contents of PS presets right in your folders – there is no other program to load and it works flawlessly.
Let me show you the actual difference in how Windows folders look with and without Argus. First is a screenshot that shows those maddening little icons showing where a preset is in your folders. You can’t tell anything about those things in this folder!
CaptureAllWithoutArgus
But with Argus installed, you can see THIS. On the left are the same presets as shown in the above folder but now you can see a useful icon on the left AND you can the individual contents of the preset: the preview pane on the right is showing each one of the beveled styles in a set.
CaptureAllWithArgus
Argus handles all types of Photoshop presets: contours, styles, shapes, brushes, swatches, gradients, patterns, as well as smart objects and native Photoshop files. This means you no longer have to open a Photoshop file to see if it’s really the one you wanted! Did you know Photoshop opens files through the Windows Explorer interface? That means when you are in Photoshop, you will be able to see what you are opening up! I LOVE this.
OK, that is all fantastic enough but it actually gets BETTER. The price of Argus is absolutely phenomenal. It’s under $10! And as a special offer to our blog readers, Tumasoft is offering 15% off in their store. You can get Argus at Tumasoft.com. Just use code CUDigitals during the checkout process. (Expires at the end of September)
Plus, we are teaming up with Tumasoft to give away a $20 Gift Certificate to their store. This is a random drawing managed through Rafflecopter and there are 3 ways to enter: leave a comment on this blog post, like CUDigitals on Facebook and/or like Tumasoft on Facebook.
a Rafflecopter giveaway
Disclosure: I did not receive any compensation for expressing my opinions on Argus. I personally bought and use this program and loved it so much that I thought it was more than worthwhile to share it with our readers.

26 comments:

  1. Argus is a fantastic software, thank you for the chance! :)

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  2. thanks for the chance to win!

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  3. I am so grateful for this post Christine! TY! I've tried a ton of things (making paper catalogues...). This is sublime :)
    xox

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  4. Looks like a handy tool!

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  5. This looks like a great piece of software. Thanks for sharing this!

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  7. This is really a awesome tool!!! Thanks for the chance!

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  8. Wow! This looks awesome! Thanks for sharing... for the coupon... and for the chance to win!!

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  9. wow, very, very cool!!! Thank you so very much for the chance to win!!!!!!

    Regards,
    Candice

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  10. OH WOW! I need this so much...I have tons of styles, brushes, etc but cannot have them all installed at once as my processor is too slow. This would help so much in being able to find the one I want when I need it. Thanks for a chance to win!!!!!!!!!!!

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  11. Thanks for sharing and the giveaway!

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  12. Will make looking for items so much easier for scrapbooking. Love it!

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  13. wow, very, very fantastic!!! Thank you so very much for the chance to win!!!!!!

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  14. Seems like a great program at a great price. Thanks for sharing it with us! :)

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  15. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  16. this is so great of you! thanks for the chance to win. you products are fantastic.

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  17. Wow, this is fantastic, thank you so much for sharing this. I love it and find it totally useful!

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  18. OMGosh, this looks fabulous! It would make my life so much easier. Thank you so much for sharing this treasure with us and for the opportunity to win.

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  19. Thanks for the opportunity to win!

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  20. This looks amazing! Thanks for the chance. :)

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  21. This will be such a great time saver. You always find the coolest tools and resources.

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  22. looks like a great tool that would be a real time saver, so much easier than having to run multiple programs and steps just to see what is included in a folder -- thanks for the preview pics of what the product looks like and for the giveaway:)

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  23. Anonymous8/22/2013

    I love Tumasoft. I use their Breeze Preset Viewer, but Argus looks even better. Just have to mention that if you ever have a question, they have EXCELLENT customer service.

    Thanks for the chance to win!

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  24. This looks like a great program, and will save TONS of time! Thanks for the opportunity!

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  25. This looks like an awesome program and will help me so much as I learn photoshop
    thanks so much for the chance to win
    smiles
    christy

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  26. I already have Argus and PresetViewer. I cannot emphasize enough how integral these are to my work flow! If you use your Explorer's Preview Panel when searching, each and every brush, style, pattern, etc., shows up there!

    Someone mentioned the Support. THAT is what makes the Tuma's a cut above the rest! They are fantastic!

    PLEASE DON'T COUNT MY POST AMONG THESE ENTRIES! Someone else should reap the benefits, since I already have these. I just wanted to tell ya'll how much I enjoy this site and the Tuma's, too!

    Su

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