User Guide

Chapter 5: Painting And Image Editing
Setting paint object dimensions
When you use the Create command, you can set the dimensions of a paint object using relative or
absolute values, depending on what you choose in the menus next to the Width and Height text
boxes. If you choose pixels to set the dimensions of the paint object, the size of the object is relative
to its resolution; higher resolution makes pixels smaller, so the resulting object is smaller at the
same width and height values. If you choose inches, centimeters, picas, or points, enter absolute
values for the paint object’s dimensions.
Create Image options
The Create Image dialog box has options for new images.
File Size The amount of memory required by the paint object, based on
resolution, size, and mode. Black & White mode requires the least
memory; CMYK Color requires the most.
Mode Choose an image mode. See "Image modes for Canvas paint objects" on
page 435.
Background Choose Transparent or Opaque. For Opaque, you can select a color from
the color palette.
Transparent creates a clear background for the image. When you choose
this option, the color palette is not available.
Width and Height Enter the object’s width and height. In the adjacent menus, choose
pixels or a unit of measurement.
Res Enter the image resolution. Choose pixels per inch or pixels per
centimeter in the adjacent menu.
Auto Click Auto to calculate the resolution based on halftone screen frequency
and image quality.
To create a paint object with the Properties bar:
1. Select the Paint Object Creator tool.
2. In the Properties bar, enter the dimensions and resolution of the paint object.
3. Select the mode and background.
4. Specify the X/Y coordinates for the new paint object.
5. Click Create.
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