Cmd + Alt/ Ctrl + SHIFT Keys held down:

When dragging files onto jAlbum will force the items to be added as links.

Alt/Opt held down

When clicking on the preview button (spyglass to the right of 'Make album') will force the preview to open in your default browser.

SHIFT Key + dragging selection points

Keeps the aspect ratio.

Alt/Opt + D

Opens, if installed, the 'Dashboard' plugin, which gives information on variables, settings, the current skin and access to certain files.

Alt/Opt + RETURN

Edit the current item.

Alt/Opt + S

Edit the skin's properties file.

Cmd/Ctrl + A

Selects all items in the current folder.

Cmd/Ctrl + Alt/Opt + A

Uses the initial character of file names to group images into folders

Cmd/Ctrl + C + SHIFT

Opens the configuration directory, where skins, tools and plug-ins are stored.

Cmd/Ctrl + E

Opens an empty text editor.

Cmd/Ctrl + E + SHIFT

Opens the skin's files for editing.

Cmd/Ctrl + F

Toggles the status of the 'Filter Bar'.

Cmd/Ctrl + F + SHIFT

Open the 'slide show' to review and rate images.

Cmd/Ctrl + Alt/Opt + F

Flatten selected folders, all objects are extracted from subfolders.

Cmd/Ctrl + Alt/Opt + G

Arrange images in folders by date, by year, month and date for example.

Cmd/Ctrl + I

Brings up an information window on the current project with details on location of files, disc space used, locations and dates.

Cmd/Ctrl + I + SHIFT

Opens the image directory

Cmd/Ctrl + M

Upload/Manage album.

Cmd/Ctrl + N

Opens a new project.

Cmd/Ctrl + N + SHIFT

Adds a new folder.

Cmd/Ctrl + O

Open a project using the file chooser.

Cmd/Ctrl + O + SHIFT

Opens the output directory.

Cmd/Ctrl + P

Prints the selected items as a contact print sheet.

Cmd/Ctrl + Alt/Opt + P

Arrange images by place, uses gps location information embedded in images

Cmd/Ctrl + P + SHIFT

Opens the program directory.

Cmd/Ctrl + R

Reloads the skin.

Cmd/Ctrl + S

Save changes to the project's settings.

Cmd/Ctrl + S + SHIFT

Opens the skin's directory.

Cmd/Ctrl + W

Closes the current project.

Cmd/Ctrl + Alt/Opt + W

Wrap selected objects in a new folder.

Cmd/Ctrl + Z

Undo the last file operation.

Cmd/Ctrl + Z + SHIFT

Redo the last file operation.

Cmd/Ctrl + , (comma key)

Opens the 'Preferences".

Cmd/Ctrl + BACKSPACE

Deletes the selected items.

SHIFT + ENTER

Inserts a new line when editing captions.

Function Keys

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F1 Opens the 'Help' pages at jAlbum.net.

F2 Rename the selected item

F3 Instant Preview.

F4 Opens the Settings.

F5 Refresh the display.

F7 Opens the System Console.

F9 Make Album

F9 + SHIFT Make All

F9 + Alt/Opt Make changes.

F12 Preview Album