On Tuesday 10 October 2006 11:46 am, Andy Pepperdine wrote:
> On Tuesday 10 October 2006 16:05, Dan Lewis wrote:
> > On Tuesday 10 October 2006 09:32 am, Andy Pepperdine wrote:
>
> [...]
>
> > > Yes, but as I understand it, you have to create the background
> > > graphic exactly as you wish to see it as a watermark. When I
> > > needed one, I used OOo Draw to get the text in place, exported
> > > as a png, and then used the Gimp to fade it to get the graphic
> > > I actually needed. There may be better ways, in which case, I
> > > would like to know.
> >
> > Just out of curiosity, why did you need to use Gimp? Can you
> > fade the background graphic in OOo Draw by changing the
> > transparency setting before exporting the file as a *.png? It
> > might take a little experimentation to get the right
> > transparency.
>
> Isn't the background graphic the lowest layer? In which case, it is
> irrelevant what transparency it has as there is nothing to show
> through it. I've just tried what you suggest (I think), but to no
> avail.
If someone wanted a text watermark, create it in OOo Draw as you
stated. In doing so, The font color can be set so that it already
appears to be faded. This can be done by using one of the lighter
font colors or creating one. Then exporting as a *.png file is all
that is necessary before inserting this graphic in the background.
As far as transparency is concerned, there is no discernable
difference below 50%. 60% and above show a viewable difference. But I
would not use this unless it is an actual graphic rather than just
text.
Dan
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