KnockOut seems to Work

**jclements** · 20 October 2005, 05:48 AM

I just did a simple test with KnockOut on a bitmap with Alpha and it seems to work.

Anyone have KnockOut and tried to use it with Xtreme?

**molucca** · 20 October 2005, 11:58 AM

I copied a knockout.8bf file into the Xtreme folder for easy finding. I worked for me. I didn't try a perfect extraction, but I did get an alpha channel graphic. the graphic had a lot of additional transparent space. Rich

**jclements** · 22 October 2005, 04:55 PM

I now have an Eraser Tool for a Bitmap in Xara, iust use the one in KnockOut without having to go to PhotoShop or Photo Paint :)

Something I have long awaited as a "feature" in Xara.

Great for those that own KnockOut already.

I wondered if there is another smaller (less overhead), less expensive plugin which has feathering options for the nib and doesn't "lock" the Xara object it is applied to

**bal** · 24 October 2005, 01:24 PM

Hi,

Do you need photoshop to get the eraser tool and knockout?

If not - where can I get them?

Thanks.

Regards,
Bal

**StevenWWinters** · 24 October 2005, 01:29 PM

Originally Posted by bal

Do you need photoshop to get the eraser tool and knockout?
If not - where can I get them?

I believe they are refering to Corel Knockout. Don't know which version though. You can find out more here: http://www.corel.com/servlet/Satelli...=1047022702205

**bal** · 25 October 2005, 05:17 AM

Thanks Steven.

You know seems like this would be a natural for Xara XTreme.
With all the power it has (it's currently my graphics program
of choice), this seems like a glaring omission.

Ahh well, I guess the search for the *perfect* tool
continues.

Kind Regards,
Bal

**snicho** · 25 October 2005, 03:15 PM

Had a quick look at the KnockOut plugin. It appears to automatically cutout/etch/mask an image from its background. This feature is something I have also looked for in the past. eg. extract an object from a photo.

Does anyone know of another (lower cost) plugin that achieves this functionality?

**smsm_2003** · 18 February 2006, 06:20 PM

Originally Posted by molucca

I copied a knockout.8bf file into the Xtreme folder for easy finding. I worked for me. I didn't try a perfect extraction, but I did get an alpha channel graphic. the graphic had a lot of additional transparent space. Rich

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**stlewis** · 04 March 2006, 04:42 PM

I've just bought it so this is only my second try - didn't take long; I'm sure more practice will make more perfect. You can see a bleed effect in the closeup.

It will certainly save me a lot of time when I am mocking up web site designs and need to include a photo or two in each - all but one design will be thrown away and the photos on the final design will change so Knockout will save me a lot of frustration.