Converting Vector Graphics To Bitmap Images; Cropping A Bitmap Image; To Add The Crop Tool To A Toolbar; To Crop A Selected Bitmap Image - MACROMEDIA FREEHAND MX 11 Use Manual

Converting vector graphics to bitmap images

You can directly convert, or rasterize, a vector graphic to a bitmap image in FreeHand using the
Convert to Image command. The converted object becomes an embedded TIFF file residing in
the FreeHand document.
Converting replaces the original vector graphic with the new bitmap image. If you want to keep
the original graphic, make a copy and convert the copy.
If the graphic is too large or complex to convert directly in FreeHand, an error message appears.
For more complex graphics, export the file to bitmap format. (For more information, see "Saving
and Exporting Files" on page 341.)
To convert one or more selected vector objects to bitmap images:
Select Modify > Convert to Image.
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In the Convert to Image dialog box, select a resolution:
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is for artwork intended for the web.
72 dpi
is for artwork intended for draft printing.
144 dpi
is for artwork intended for final printing.
300 dpi
Set an Anti-Aliasing value to smooth lines and outer edges in the image. Higher values give a
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smoother result.
Click OK.
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Cropping a bitmap image

You can use the Crop tool to hide unwanted portions of a bitmap image. The hidden portions are
not deleted; you can retrieve them later if you want.
By default, the Crop tool does not appear on any toolbar. You can add it to a toolbar, or use its
hot key to activate it.

To add the Crop tool to a toolbar:

Select Window > Toolbars > Customize.
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In the Commands list, expand the Tools/Commands category.
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Drag the Crop tool button to any open toolbar.
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In the Customize dialog box, click Close.
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To crop a selected bitmap image:

Press C or click the Crop tool button to activate the Crop tool.
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Drag any of the crop handles to hide or reveal portions of the bitmap image. Hold down Shift
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while cropping to constrain the tool.
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