Operation Manual

Introduction
Earlier chapters of the Draw Guide have dealt only with vector graphics. However, Draw also
contains a number of functions for handling raster graphics (bitmaps) such as photographs and
scanned pictures, including import, export, and conversion from one format to another.
Draw can read all the majority of graphic file formats. It has a subset of capabilities similar to raster
graphics programs like Adobe Photoshop or Gimp.
Importing graphics
Inserting
To import graphic files into your drawing, go to Insert > Image > From File on the main menu bar
or click the From File icon on the Drawing toolbar opens the Insert Image dialog (Figure 133).
Draw contains import filters for the majority of graphic formats. If the file you want to import has a
graphic format not covered by the import filters, then it is recommended to use one of the many
free graphic conversion programs to convert the file into a format that Draw recognizes.
If you select the Preview option in the Insert Image dialog, a preview of the file is shown in the box
on the right-hand side. This makes it much easier to select the file you want and also checks that
Draw can import the file format used.
Figure 133: Insert Image dialog
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