ViewSonic ColorPro Sense Software User Guide
- June 9, 2024
- Viewsonic
Table of Contents
ViewSonic ColorPro Sense Software
Introduction
What is ColorPro™ Sense? ColorPro™ Sense is a software for checking Pantone color codes and getting color combination suggestions. Color harmony as well as shades and tints can be reviewed after selecting a color as well.
Some key features are:
- Color detection to match Pantone color codes
- Copy RGB and HEX codes
- Review color combination suggestions
- Create and save palettes and libraries
System Requirements
Operating System:
- Windows 10 32/64, 11
- macOS Monterey (12.4); macOS Ventura (13.1)
Initial Setup
Where to get ColorPro™ Sense ColorPro™ Sense can be downloaded from the ViewSonic website at: https://www.viewsonic.com/colorpro/support/software/ After the download completes, launch the setup files and follow the on-screen directions to install the software.
Connecting the ColorPro™ Wheel The ColorPro™ Wheel can be connected in one of two ways
- Directly to a computer
- Directly to a monitor
NOTE: The ColorPro™ Wheel is required to use ColorPro™ Sense. If it is not connected, there will be a pop-up message as shown below.
Computer Connect the USB Type A cable of the ColorPro™ Wheel to the USB Type A port of the computer.
Monitor Connect the USB Type A and Micro USB cable of the ColorPro™ Wheel to the USB Type A and Micro USB port of the monitor.
NOTE: Monitor connection is supported by the VP2776 and VP2786-4K monitors.
Using ColorPro Sense This section will describe the general use and operation of the application. Start Page The Start Page will open when the application is initially launched. A short Tutorial and log in options will be present.
Tutorial On the left-hand side, a short tutorial is available. Click on Next and Previous to scroll through the guide.
Logging In On the right-hand side, there are several options for logging in. Logging in will allow you to save palettes and create libraries. Both Facebook and Google accounts are supported for convenience.
Additionally, you can create an account with an email.
Creating an Account Enter an email, password, and name to create an
account.
Password Recovery In the event that you forget your password, you can select the Forget Password? link to send a recovery message to your registered email.
Home Page After logging in, the Home page will come on screen. The Home page has several tabs at the top: Home, Harmony, Extend, and Library.
NOTE: Please regularly color calibrate your monitor for the best user experience.
Home The Home tab includes: Color Detection, Pantone Color, and Palette.
Color Detection The Color Detection section has several features to choose from:
To detect a color with the ColorPro™ Wheel:
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Ensure the ColorPro™ Wheel is properly connected to the computer or monitor (there will be a green dot next to “Choose Color” if connected properly).
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Left click the Eyedropper Tool icon ( ). Once selected, the mouse cursor will show a small circle indicating the colors you scroll over.
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Click the left mouse button to absorb the color once you have scrolled over the color you want to detect.
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The absorbed color will now be in the Selected Color Display Area.
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With the ColorPro™ Wheel’s lens cap removed, place the lens over the Selected Color Display Area.
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Left click Detect Color.
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Within a few seconds, the equivalent Pantone color chip will be displayed in the Pantone Color section.
NOTE:- Please place your ColorPro™ Wheel on the selected color area without any gap.
- Do not press the screen too hard with your ColorPro™ Wheel.
Pantone Color The Pantone Color section will show the Pantone color chip for the detected color.
NOTE: ColorPro™ Sense suggests the most equivalent Pantone color.
By hovering over the color chip, you can left click the menu tab and select from several options.
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Add to Palette | Add the detected color to your palette. |
| Go to Harmony | Go to the Harmony section. |
| Go to Extend | Go to the Extend section. |
| Copy the RGB | Copy the RGB color code. |
| Copy the HEX | Copy the HEX color code. |
NOTE: The Pantone color can be reset by selecting the “Reset Pantone Color” option in the upper-right corner menu.
Palette Add your detected Pantone colors by clicking the ( ) icon and save them to a library.
Delete saved colors by hovering over them and right clicking the “Trash Can” icon.
Harmony The Harmony tab shows the color harmonies to your selected Pantone color. Analogous, Complementary, Monochromatic, Tetradic, Triadic, and SplitComplementary are all available options.
Left click Compare under the Main Color to see how the Main Color interacts with the others. Additionally, the Main Color and be dragged and dropped to any color suggestion.
Left click the Clear button under the Main Color to stop the comparison.
Hovering the mouse cursor over the top right corner of any harmonious color will provide additional options: Add to Palette, Go to Harmony, Go to Extend, Copy the sRGB code, and Copy the HEX code.
Extend The Extend tab shows the various Shades and Tints of the Main Color.
Library The Library tab shows the saved palettes and libraries from the Home tab. You can Rename, Delete, or Download the palette libraries by clicking on the menu tab.
Appendix Settings
Left clicking the Account Icon will show the below menu:
