SBR tied to development recommendations
SBR feeds the Development Advisor with N+/N- suggestions.
Where to find it
Tools tab Development Advisor (reads SBR from live metering)
Summary
The SBR calculated from multi-spot readings automatically feeds into the Development Advisor, which recommends whether to develop normally (N), push (N+), or pull (N-) based on scene contrast.
How it works
What it does
After you measure a multi-spot reading and see the SBR, open the Development Advisor (Tools > Development Advisor). The advisor already knows your scene SBR from the metering. You then pick your target contrast (CI) and choose your film, and the advisor recommends N, N+1, N+2, N-1, or N-2 development.
Example workflow
Measure a harsh sunlit scene: shadow EV 5, midtone EV 10, highlight EV 14. SBR = 9 stops. Open the Development Advisor. It says 'With SBR 9 and target CI 0.56, pull development by one stop (N-1) to compress contrast and fit the negative.' You then find the N-1 time for your developer and use that.
Why this matters
Development time directly controls contrast. The advisor removes guessing: instead of saying 'I think I need N-1 today', you measure the actual scene, see the actual SBR, and get a recommendation backed by the numbers.
Manual override
The advisor shows a recommendation, but you always choose. If you think the recommendation is wrong for your scene or your personal preferences, you can pick any N value you want.