Chapter 29: Using File Converter .................................................................................................... 333
Choosing File Converter options.....................................................................................................................333
Importing multiple files (batch conversion)...................................................................................................334
Exporting multiple files (batch conversion)...................................................................................................334
File conversion troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................335
Chapter 30: Remapping Colors for Imported CMX Files ............................................................ 337
Understanding color models............................................................................................................................337
Book Seven: Adding Artwork and Other Files to the Design .................................................... 343
Chapter 31: Working with Images ................................................................................................... 345
Adding images to the design ...........................................................................................................................345
Saving an embedded image .............................................................................................................................350
Changing from a linked to an embedded image...........................................................................................350
Importing paths from an image.......................................................................................................................351
Viewing images in the design ..........................................................................................................................352
Editing images in Composer............................................................................................................................355
Updating an image file in OMEGA.................................................................................................................357
Filling images .....................................................................................................................................................358
Chapter 32: Converting Images to Cut Shapes ............................................................................. 361
Converting a color image to a cut shape ........................................................................................................361
Converting a black and white image to a cut shape .....................................................................................364
Chapter 33: Adding Cutlines to Artwork ........................................................................................ 367
Using Generate Decal Cut ................................................................................................................................367
Chapter 34: Using Clipping Paths .................................................................................................... 373
Understanding Clipping Paths ........................................................................................................................373
Chapter 35: Scanning Artwork.......................................................................................................... 379
Storing and outputting scanned images.........................................................................................................379
Methods of getting scanned data into Composer..........................................................................................383
Methods of vectorizing raster data..................................................................................................................385
Color Management and scanning....................................................................................................................386
Chapter 36: Digitizing Artwork ......................................................................................................... 387
Installing the tablet ............................................................................................................................................387
Understanding the digitizing process: an overview.....................................................................................388
Preparing artwork for digitizing .....................................................................................................................389
Using the digitizing puck .................................................................................................................................390
Using the tablet ..................................................................................................................................................391
Digitizing the artwork.......................................................................................................................................391
Digitizing: examples and tips...........................................................................................................................391
Digitizing shapes ...............................................................................................................................................393
Editing the digitized design .............................................................................................................................394
Digitizing exercises............................................................................................................................................395
Book Eight: Editing the Design and Shapes .................................................................................. 403