jagged edges on graphics

[Shenton, David (DTRN)]

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%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.
******************************************