FotoFusion Version 4 runs on Windows 2000, XP and Vista, including Intel Macs running Parallels, BootCamp or VMWare and Windows.
 
(Windows 2000 installations may require an update to Service Pack 4. To resolve problems with gdiplus,
visit http://www.lumapix.com/web_downloads/downloads_win2000gdiplus.shtml for more info.)

 
Trial Mode
FotoFusion will be in TRIAL MODE if you have just installed it from a cd-rom or by downloading it from the internet.
Until the software is activated, all output (prints, exports, published layouts) will be watermarked.

Exception: FotoFusion Lite, a version of the software bundled with some printable paper albums.. This version of the software will allow you to print templates on your local printer unwatermarked. If you would like to use other creative features in FotoFusion, a full license must be purchased. The cd will most likely be packaged in a plain envelope, and will not have a code to unlock it.

 
License Types
FotoFusion is sold in three license types: Scrapbook Essentials, Enhanced & Extreme. If you are running a trial version and have not yet decided which version is right for you, consult the Which Version? section of this manual for more info.
Yearbook publishers are able to distribute a special version of the software, called YearbookFusion. This version is not sold directly to the public.
 

Buying a License
To purchase a license for FotoFusion, visit www.LumaPix.com and click on the BUY NOW link.
You will be offered a selection of three license types: Scrapbook Essentials, Enhanced and Extreme,
then presented with a link to redirect you to a secure online vending site.
 
Learn more about the differences in the following section.
 

Commonly Asked Purchasing Questions

What is your upgrade policy?
Your FotoFusion license entitles you to upgrade within your purchased version (eg. Version 4.3 to Version 4.4) at no charge. These "dot" upgrades will fix bugs and add new minor improvements to the features available in the software.
 
When a new full version is released (eg. Version 4 to Version 5), upgrades can be purchased at 1/2 the full license cost. A full version upgrade represents a major development effort on LumaPix' behalf, and will include many new major features.
 
The upgrade is, of course, optional, and if you do not choose to upgrade, you can continue using your existing software. We maintain the last build of every version of the software on our website, under the DOWNLOADS section.
 

Can I get a CD or a hard copy of the User's Manual?
We do not provide a cd or a hard copy of the User's Manual, as we believe that this does not serve you well as a FotoFusion user.

A cd copy of software is an archive, meaning it reflects the software only at the time it is burned. FotoFusion is updated frequently, so if you installed FotoFusion from a cd that was burned even two months ago, you would be prompted immediately to update your build to the most recent available. By offering the software directly from our website, you will always have the best version of the software, and not need to install twice.

CDs need to be stored as well, so if you lose your cd or you are using the software in another location, you would not have access to the software. FotoFusion can be downloaded at any time from our website, which is much more convenient.
 
The User's Manual is not available in print form for similar reasons: it is updated every time we release a new build. A printed copy would be out-of-date before it left the presses. Indexing and keyword searches are also enabled in this version of the User's Manual. A printed guide would have none of these features available.

Most important, we don't charge for downloads; cds and printed manual have significant production and shipping costs to get them to you. This is not a cost we wish to pass on to you.

If you still would like a cd, you can create your own. Visit www.LumaPix.com and click on the DOWNLOAD NOW link. SAVE this file (lumapixsetup.exe) to your C: drive, then burn a cd in the normal manner.
 
A pdf version of the User's Manual is available on the website as well (http://www.lumapix.com/web_downloads/downloads_helpfiles.shtml). You can download this and print it if you prefer a hard copy, though this is not recommended.

 
Can I install on more than one computer?
FotoFusion's End User Agreement stipulates one license / one user / one installation. However, individual users can install the software on a second computer provided that the installation is for their primary use AND that both copies are not run simultaneously.
 
So, if you own a laptop and a desktop, and will be running FotoFusion on one OR the other machine, then no problem! Reinstall the software.
 
If, however, you would like to have the software on two computers within a household or a lab for simultaneous use by two operators, then a second license should be purchased.

Simultaneous usage of FotoFusion on one license may result in the automatic shut down of that license.
 

Can I reinstall the software?
In a nutshell -- yes. We don't want to keep you from using what you've paid for. Version 4 can be reinstalled from our home page (www.LumaPix.com). Older versions can be found on the "Downloads" link.

 
Is there a discount to upgrade?
If you already own a license to use FotoFusion, and would like to upgrade to a newer or more advanced license type, you can do so at a discount. Upgrade options include moving from a lower license type (e.g. Essentials to Enhanced) or to a newer version (e.g. Version 3 to Version 4).

Visit www.LumaPix.com and select the UPGRADE NOW link at the top of the page. In general, upgrading from one license type to another roughly costs the difference in the cost of the licenses, and upgrading from one version to another at the equivalent license type is 1/2 the full license cost.

 
What does my license entitle me to use in the dotScrap Marketplace?
FotoFusion Version 4 includes the ability to use graphic content that is located on the dotScrap Marketplace. All licenses include a collection of graphics that can be used at no additional charge. Click on the Bundled Content button in the Start Zone to see what is included, or check out the Bundled Content section on our website under each product type.
 
No license type includes all items in the Marketplace. The Marketplace is not a "closed book" template delivery system; it continues to grow with time, with new materials added by LumaPix and other designers.
 
Some software companies offer a collection of templates with their software -- if some of the material is not to your taste, or you require more material, the only way you can get other alternatives is by buying another collection. Many collections require you to purchase software as well, such as psd templates that can only be used in PhotoShop.
 
This can get expensive. Packaged collections most likely result in you purchasing content you will never use, and requires you to store large quantities of graphics on your computer.
 
The dotScrap Marketplace allows you to pick and choose exactly what you would like to use, and allows FotoFusion to respond to new trends in photography and crafting immediately. New content can be added to the Marketplace quickly, and you will see the results immediately. Once purchased, the content is yours to reuse over and over, even if you change computers. You do not need to store volumes of unwanted graphics on your system either.