Magic Erase Tool where is it?? HELP PLEASE

[JENR8]

I have just purchased Xara P&GD7. I cannot locate MAgic Erase feature in the tool bar or menu... What am I missing? This is one of the most exciting features I have seen in a long time.

[zaphodeist]

There isn't a "Magic Erase" tool

[Ed S.]

It's integrated into the clone tool. Select the clone tool, outline the area you want erased, then click on the Magic Erase button that appears after you selection is defined.

[zaphodeist]

Ah right :-) Or just draw the shape and ctrl+2

[Luke.Hart]

No, Neodeist, that's not Magic erase! Magic erase is used to remove a blemish\person from a photo (see example, with apologies for how naff it is). Ed. S is correct about the procedure to do this.

[zaphodeist]

Of course it is! Thanks. Senior moment

[zaphodeist]

Can I just add - to save too much embarrassment - that I don't do a lot of work with photos etc so I jumped to the conclusion it was a vector eraser being talked about

[gwpriester]

Well you did cause a lot of confusion in the process John.

This feature is available in Designer Pro 7 and Photo and Graphic Designer 7.

1. Select the photo. Click on the Photo Tool and select the Clone Tool from the fly out menu.

2. Draw a shape around the portion of the image you wish to erase.

3. Press Magic Erase.

[zaphodeist]

Yes, it's handy :-)

[Grenou]

If Magic Erase isn't perfect the first time around, press it again (and again).
I think it's a brilliant addition :-)

Grenou