Whenever I convert an image to a bitmap in SignLab I first shrink the image size down to approximately 8x8". I send the file out to my client for approval. When I look at the sent file from my mailbox the bitmap image is hugh and can't be seen in one screen. How can I get this image to appear smaller; why doesn't it maintain the 8x8" size I made it before sending it? Thanks.
Posted by Curtis hammond (Member # 2170) on :
Not a signlab expert.. but this helps in some other programs..
Did you save it in the reduced size renamed as a seperate file ? Before you sent it?
Posted by Ray Rheaume (Member # 3794) on :
Jean, What I ususally do is save the file based on the PIXEL dimensions instead of inches. Most folks can handle 800 x 600 pixels at 72 DPI and it wont run off the screen.
If I need to show them a print, I just blow it up in CorelDraw to fit a page. The details get a bit fuzzy, but, hey, it IS a rough.
Posted by Stephen Deveau (Member # 1305) on :
Jean As has been stated, convert the pixel size. around 700-800 width.
Pull into another program Adobe or Corel and adjust your colour balance. Save as a JPeg or Bitmap at around 72-120 dpi.
Even higher if you like.. as this is not going on the web to view, but direct to customer.
I use Jpeg as most people can open the file as a attachment. Or send it as a picture with your text.
Put a waterstamp on it so they know it is not to be copied. Never send a Vector/EPS file until it is paid for.
Hope this helps. Posted by Frank Droog (Member # 3958) on :
What you probably need to do is resize the image in Signlab to the size you want. Then, click on TransForm/Render to Bitmap. There are option there like image type, resolution , etc. Pick your options and click on Apply. This will actully resample the bitmap to the size and resolution and type that you specify. Them when you export the bitmap, it will be the size you want.
Just resizing the image on screen does not actully change anything except the On Screen size in Signlab. Render To Bitmap does actully change the bitmap.
Frank at Cadlink
Posted by Ryan Ursta (Member # 1738) on :
Jean, I always go to transform/render to bitmap. Adjust the dpi settings so that the image size is right around 350 - 400 (kb). Export that baby and toss it in the email! Thats how I do it and i've never had any complaints.
[ June 18, 2003, 10:58 AM: Message edited by: Ryan Ursta ]
Posted by Hubert Furey (Member # 3951) on :
You have already received some very good answers, so I'd like to point point out that this is a problem with the way email programs handle images.
If you create a square (8"x8") and save it as 2 different jpgs (one at 75 dpi and the other at 150 dpi) you will notice the obvious problem that your email program makes the larger dpi square appear larger. You will encounter this problem if you create these files from Photoshop.
The problem is that email programs look at how many dots in total there are and attempt to display these dots using the current screen resolution. Email programs ignore the inches and use how many dots there are, so you should make your images with this info in mind.
Simple fix, create your bitmap images using a smaller DPI resolution. Which resolution will work best? That depends on the target resolution of the customers screen. Trial and error will probably be the easiest and quickest answer to that one.
Posted by david drane (Member # 507) on :
Hey Stephen, What is a waterstamp and how do you apply it? Sounds interesting.
Posted by TransLab (Member # 470) on :
I think Stephen is refering to a Watermark, many softwares include it.
I prefer sending customers a .pdf file. I can send work in real size, and I can 'lock' the file against editing or extraction or even printing if I wish to sent a file that is 'view only'. Conversion is as easy as printing as acrobat distiller installs as a print device, & can be used with just about any software.
Posted by Stephen Deveau (Member # 1305) on :
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