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> From: "Shenton, David (DTRN)" <david.shenton at smithsdetection.com> > Date: Thu, 13 Jul 2006 11:06:29 -0600 > To: <framers at FrameUsers.com> > Subject: RE: jagged edges on graphics > > > Guys. what's the rule of thumb when it comes to line drawings, screen shots > and photo's when it comes to importing a graphic. I use an old method, if it > looks good its OK. > > > Is there a web page that gives an explanation of what to use and why? > > -----Original Message----- > From: framers-bounces+david.shenton=smithsdetection.com at > lists.frameusers.com > [mailto:framers-bounces+david.shenton=smithsdetection.com at > lists.frameusers.com > ] On Behalf Of Combs, Richard > Sent: July 13, 2006 12:51 PM > To: Jon Harvey; framers at FrameUsers.com > Subject: RE: jagged edges on graphics > > Jon Harvey wrote: > > >> I'm stumped trying to figure out how to import/copy images into FM 7.2 >> (Windows) so that the come out right. The images I'm using are very > >> simple b/w but have thin vert/hor/diag lines that come out jagged when > >> imported into FM and/or sent to pdf. >> I've tried tif, eps, and various dpi settings. Nothing seems to work > >> right. Another problem I have is that, when importing, FM gives me a > >> gray box or a box that has the file name inside it (!). Any > >> recommendations? Again, these are just simple line drawings. > > What's the application in which the drawings originate? > > > If they're line drawings, why are you saving and importing them as bitmaps (as > implied by "I've tried tif, eps, and various dpi settings.") instead of in a > vector format? > > > Richard > > > ------ > Richard G. Combs > Senior Technical Writer > Polycom, Inc. > richardDOTcombs AT polycomDOTcom > 303-223-5111 > ------ > rgcombs AT gmailDOTcom > 303-777-0436 > ------ > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > > You are currently subscribed to Framers as david.shenton at > smithsdetection.com. > > Send list messages to framers at lists.frameusers.com. > > To unsubscribe send a blank email to > framers-unsubscribe at lists.frameusers.com > or visit > http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/david.shenton%40smithsdete > ction.com > > Send administrative questions to lisa at frameusers.com. Visit > http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. > > ______________________________________________________________________ > This email has been scanned by the MessageLabs Email Security System. > For more information please visit http://www.messagelabs.com/email > ______________________________________________________________________ > > ****************************************** > The information contained in, or attached to, this e-mail, may contain > confidential information and is intended solely for the use of the individual > or entity to whom they are addressed and may be subject to legal privilege. > If you have received this e-mail in error you should notify the sender > immediately by reply e-mail, delete the message from your system and notify > your system manager. Please do not copy it for any purpose, or disclose its > contents to any other person. The views or opinions presented in this e-mail > are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the > company. The recipient should check this e-mail and any attachments for the > presence of viruses. The company accepts no liability for any damage caused, > directly or indirectly, by any virus transmitted in this email. > ****************************************** > _______________________________________________ > > > You are currently subscribed to Framers as swhite at alamark.com. > > Send list messages to framers at lists.frameusers.com. > > To unsubscribe send a blank email to > framers-unsubscribe at lists.frameusers.com > or visit > http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/swhite%40alamark.com > > Send administrative questions to lisa at frameusers.com. Visit > http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
