9.3

Clipping tab of the Modify dialog box
The green path in the Preview area corresponds to the clipping path, and the blue outline
corresponds to the picture box.
Using embedded clipping paths
You can use image-editing applications to embed paths and alpha channels in an image.
If a picture storing this information is imported into QuarkXPress, you can access the path
and channel information using the Clipping tab in the Modify dialog box or the
Measurements palette.
TIFFs and PSDs can have embedded paths and alpha channels. EPS, BMP, JPEG, PCX, and
PICT files can only have embedded paths.
Manipulating clipping paths
After you apply a clipping path, choose Item > Edit > Clipping Path to enable clipping
path editing. Then choose one of the following tools: The Select Point tool , the Add
Point tool , the Remove Point tool , and the Convert Point tool . For more
information, see "Tools."
You can also manipulate clipping paths with the controls in the Measurements palette.
To change a point from one type to another, use one of the following three buttons:
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Symmetrical Point : A symmetrical point connects two curved lines to form a
continuous curve. The result is similar to a smooth point, but the curve handles always
rest on a straight line through the point and are always equidistant from the point.
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Smooth Point : A smooth point connects two curved lines to form a continuous curve.
The curve handles always rest on a straight line through the point, but they can be distanced
independently.
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