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124 ULEAD PHOTOIMPACT USER GUIDE
Softening a selection edge
Click Selection: Soften (or right-click and select Soften) to make the edge of a
selection area appear diffused, creating a "halo-like" effect. Higher values increase
the diffusion of the edges. This effect will be apparent when you convert the
selection to an object and move it to a different background.
Left image: Soft edge= 0 Right image: Soft edge= 150
Note: If you do not have Preserve Base Image
selection, you will notice that the base image shows a corresponding diffuse-
edged hole filled in with the background color where the selection area was
before.
Creating a border around a selection
There are various instances when you might want to create a border around a
selection area. By applying a fill to this area, you can easily create a frame around
the main subject of an image (for rectangular and oval selections). If you have an
irregular selection, you can create a custom outline shape, or simply emphasize
the subject of an image by outlining it. After creating a selection, select Selection:
Border (or right-click and select Border). You can specify the width of the border
and add a soft edge if desired. After the border selection has been created, fill it
with a selected color or pattern.
From left to right: Original selection, selection with a border, and the border with a fill color.
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