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I want to created bitmap copy remained in the same place as the original.
Who knows suchlike trick?
I usually copy the original in the clipboard. And then apply "Paste position" to the created copy.
This method has a drawback: Cache is quickly overloaded. And I work with large files. :confused:
Thanks!
None that I can find.
When the bitmap copy is created , it can be dragged onto the original and with Snap to Objects selected, properly aligned.
Acorn
Press the Shift key before you click Create. This creates a bitmap copy in the same position as the original.
Well, of course! Thank you @Acorn for the idea. Why did not I know that?:-O The simplest method is a "Object Alignment" tool. I'm stupid. :'(
All ingenious is simple.
@gwpriester Too cool! Thank you! I always use hotkeys(Shift+Strl+C), so do not try this method. I'll know. :D
Thanks Gary, that one slipped by me.Quote:
Originally Posted by gwpriester
It would be nice to have in described in the dialog box or even in the very specific Help window, represented through the dialog's Help button.
Acorn
Thanks Gary, That's a very handy tip.
That's one I didn't know either. Cool :)
Is it a bitmap copy of a bitmap or vector? As you said 'as the original' I'll assume the original is a bitmap in the first place.Quote:
Originally Posted by digitalphaser
In this case, Ctrl+K (clone) will create a bitmap copy exactly on top.
If it is a copy of a bitmap then make sure your give the original a Name before cloning; this saves your Xara application thinking it is a different image and makes your cache payload increase.Quote:
Originally Posted by steve.ledger
In XDPX10, you can also use Live Copy but the Shift+Enter trick doesn't work.
Acorn
Sorry, that's not correct. Still only one image in the bitmap gallery.
You can make as many clones on the canvas as you like. It's still one image.
That's the beauty of Xara's Camelot engine, unlike other apps.
Bitmap copy however creates a new instance.
Steve, I do find that if you clone and then for any reason distort the image you get two images.Quote:
Originally Posted by steve.ledger
If you Name it and then distort it, Xara stretches the width and/or height parameter but only uses one named image.
Note, a rotation is not rendered correctly but knowing this limitation can still allow useful image manipulation.
Acorn
I'm sure we're not on the same page here, A.
You can clone dozens of copies and then do as you please with each clone, there still only remains 1 image in the Bitmap gallery.
This is not the same as 'Create Bitmap Copy' (CBC) which will show a 'copy' in the bitmap gallery.
Perhaps you are talking about exporting as a web page? But then, this is the Graphics chat forum, not a Web chat one.
Steve, I appreciate this is about graphics and not web, but previewing and exporting takes up memory (cache) resource, which was what the OP concerned about. I had assumed that the viewing of a page involves a Web Page/Site preview action; I would never just Export a page so perhaps it is a method of working difference where I am using web views as the wrong hammer. Thank you for the clarification.Quote:
Originally Posted by steve.ledger
Acorn
I have read your discussion and I want to clarify.:)
We are not talking about a single object (bitmap or vector). In most cases, this set of objects(transparent bitmaps, vectors, effects, blendings etc...). Combine these objects correctly, you can only direct in Xara. Export of this "cake" leads to many problems. Especially by PSD exports.
Thank U @gwpriester. Your method (Shift+Create) work great. =D>
Again the clarification is very useful. Sometimes the responses veer off topic. Usually the best approach when seeking assistance is to post an example file; a picture is worth a thousand words.Quote:
Originally Posted by digitalphaser
Acorn