A digital watermark can only be embedded on a layer once since this prevents its quality from being degraded by further changes to the layer. If you try to embed a watermark in a layered image, Paint Shop Pro displays a message recommending that you flatten the image before proceeding.
When you embed a watermark, you can select the following options: creator ID, image copyright dates, image attributes and restrictions on use, and watermark durability. You can change the copyright date, image attributes, and durability each time you embed a watermark. You only need to configure the creator ID the first time you embed a watermark.
Important: A layer can contain only one watermark. You cannot embed a new watermark in a layer that already contains one.
To embed a watermark:
Choose Image > Watermarking > Embed Watermark. The Embed Watermark dialog opens.
Choose the information you want the watermark to contain:
Creator ID The identification of the creator of the image. Initially set to “Jasc Watermark Demo.” To receive your own Creator ID, register with Digimarc; click the Personalize button. See Personalizing the Creator ID.
Copyright year(s) Type either one or two years in the copyright boxes. Digimarc accepts years from 1922 to the present.
Image Attributes The Image Attributes are the restrictions shown when the program displays the watermark information. Mark the check boxes of the attributes you want to apply to the image: Restricted Use, Do Not Copy, or Adult Content.
Watermark Durability The durability indicates how visible watermarks are on the image. For more information, see Setting the Watermark Durability.
Click OK.