Crop artwork

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Use Context > Rectangular to crop bitmap artwork using the Rectangular crop tool.

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Use Context > Oval to crop bitmap artwork using the Oval crop tool.

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Use Context > Heart to crop bitmap artwork using the Heart crop tool.

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Use Context > Star ‘n’ point to crop bitmap artwork using the star crop tools.

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Use Context > Curve to crop bitmap artwork using the Curve crop tool.

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Use Select > Reshape to reshape an object outline, edit stitch angles, or adjust entry and exit points.

The design software allows you to crop images prior to use. Before using bitmap images for design purposes, crop them to remove unnecessary detail and save processing time. After an image has been cropped, you can reshape and transform the cropping outlines in the same way as you reshape and transform lettering.

To crop a bitmap for digitizing...

1Scan or load the image you want to use. Voir également Illustrations compatibles.

2Select the image and click one of the crop options.

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3Drag the cropping marquee around the shape to be cropped.

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4Reshape or transform the cropping marquee with the Reshape tool.

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5Right- or left-click to add reshape nodes.

6Switch from corner to curve points by selecting the node and pressing Spacebar.

7Press Esc to finish.

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Tip: To remove a cropping area, select all reshape nodes and press Delete.

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