The Button Blog - American Button Machines
Save a Design To Edit in Build-a-Button
When you're ready to save your design but want to make sure you can reload it into BAB for future editing or printing in a group, saving it as a txt file is the way to go. This easy to follow video will show you how.
Using Mail Merge to Create Multiple Personalized Buttons
Adding multiple names into a button design is quick and easy thanks to the convenient mail merge feature in Build-a-Button 6.0! Learn how with this video from ABM.
Using Undo, Redo and Clear in Build-a-Button 6.0
Have you ever changed your mind? Maybe you had a great idea for your button that wasn't as great once you added that last touch? You can easily undo your last steps with the Undo feature in BAB. Maybe after you take it out you realize you actually really liked it. That's okay, too. You can just hit Redo! Maybe you just want to start over. Clear Canvas let's you start with a clean slate. Learn all about these valuable design tools in this short video tutorial from ABM!
Zooming In and Out On Your Design in Build-a-Button 6.0
Maybe you just need a closer look at a fine detail in your design or you want to zoom out to get an overall view. This quick video makes it fast and easy!
Using the Grid and Centering Features in Build-a-Button 6.0
Making sure your design is balanced and centered is an important part of designing a great button. Build-a-Button 6.0 has built in features that take out the guess work and make sure your designs are precisely aligned.