jagged edges on graphics
Using pdfFLY (available on Unix, Linux and Windows) you convert any graphics drawing saved in EPS to FrameMaker MIF native format. Which will solve the jagged edges issue I think. See http://www.visual-integrity.com for more information. ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
jagged edges on graphics
Using pdfFLY (available on Unix, Linux and Windows) you convert any graphics drawing saved in EPS to FrameMaker MIF native format. Which will solve the jagged edges issue I think. See http://www.visual-integrity.com for more information.
jagged edges on graphics
Jan Homan wrote: > Using pdfFLY (available on Unix, Linux and Windows) you > convert any graphics drawing saved in EPS to FrameMaker MIF > native format. > Which will solve the jagged edges issue I think. > > See http://www.visual-integrity.com for more information. Looks like a very nice, useful tool. But the way Jon phrased his question, it sounded like he was saving line drawings (vector graphics) as bitmaps and importing them (he mentioned fiddling with dpi settings). Even if pdfFLY can convert a bitmap/raster image into a vector/line drawing (which I doubt; that's a complex tracing process that usually requires lots of human intervention and cleanup at some point), the proper solution for Jon isn't to save a line drawing as a bitmap and then convert it back into a line drawing. Richard -- Richard G. Combs Senior Technical Writer Polycom, Inc. richardDOTcombs AT polycomDOTcom 303-223-5111 -- rgcombs AT gmailDOTcom 303-777-0436 --
Re: jagged edges on graphics
At 09:35 -0400 13/7/06, 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.
John: if you are seeing 'jaggies' for an EPS import, bear in mind that
FrameMaker only uses the preview for the screen view ('cos it cannot render
PostScript to screen, sadly). Try importing an EPS image and printing it, and
see if you get the results you expect.
Also, are the originals vector or bitmap? If the latter, you'll always get
jaggies to some degree.
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.
This sounds like an EPS import where the original EPS file has no preview. Try
adding a preview and also try printing, as above.
Usually under these circumstances, the first time FrameMaker displays the page
in question, it gives you a warning along the lines of 'Some images cannot be
displayed but should print correctly', or something like that. Or it does in
the Mac versions, anyway.
--
Steve
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RE: jagged edges on graphics
Shenton, David (DTRN) wrote: 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. The first rule is: Understand how line drawings, screen shots, and photos are different, and don't use the same rule of thumb for all three. Is there a web page that gives an explanation of what to use and why? Well, if terms like vector, raster, and bitmap aren't all that clear to you, you might start at Wikipedia (it ain't Brittanica, but is usually pretty useful for stuff like this). Here are some links: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vector_graphics http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raster_graphics http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Graphics_tutorials Others might have additional/better resources -- I'm so old, I learned most of what I know before I was on the Web. ;-) 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 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
jagged edges on graphics
Hi all, 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. Thanks...Jon
jagged edges on graphics
At 09:35 -0400 13/7/06, 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.
John: if you are seeing 'jaggies' for an EPS import, bear in mind that
FrameMaker only uses the preview for the screen view ('cos it cannot render
PostScript to screen, sadly). Try importing an EPS image and printing it, and
see if you get the results you expect.
Also, are the originals vector or bitmap? If the latter, you'll always get
jaggies to some degree.
>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.
This sounds like an EPS import where the original EPS file has no preview. Try
adding a preview and also try printing, as above.
Usually under these circumstances, the first time FrameMaker displays the page
in question, it gives you a warning along the lines of 'Some images cannot be
displayed but should print correctly', or something like that. Or it does in
the Mac versions, anyway.
--
Steve
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 --
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@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%40smithsdetection.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. **
jagged edges on graphics
My rule is never trust what you see on the screen or from an office printer. If it passes a pre-press test then it is good to go. -- Scott White Media Production Manager AlaMark Technologies 210-704-8239 swhite at alamark.com > From: "Shenton, David (DTRN)" > Date: Thu, 13 Jul 2006 11:06:29 -0600 > To: > 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.
jagged edges on graphics
Shenton, David (DTRN) wrote: > 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. The first rule is: Understand how line drawings, screen shots, and photos are different, and don't use the same rule of thumb for all three. > Is there a web page that gives an explanation of what to use and why? Well, if terms like vector, raster, and bitmap aren't all that clear to you, you might start at Wikipedia (it ain't Brittanica, but is usually pretty useful for stuff like this). Here are some links: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vector_graphics http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raster_graphics http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Graphics_tutorials Others might have additional/better resources -- I'm so old, I learned most of what I know before I was on the Web. ;-) Richard -- Richard G. Combs Senior Technical Writer Polycom, Inc. richardDOTcombs AT polycomDOTcom 303-223-5111 -- rgcombs AT gmailDOTcom 303-777-0436 --
