Plugin Dialog

When applying plug-ins to vector objects through the Image menu, the Plugin dialog appears.

To vectorize an image, see Prepare to Vectorize Wizard.

  1. Choose from the following options.
  2. Input your preferences and click OK, Cancel, or Apply.
Plug-ins

Effect Location
Inside (clipped) Clips the plug-in bitmap to the original vector shape.
Hint: Select to hide empty portions of the bitmap and to trim jagged edges.
Note: An alternative to avoid jagged edges is scaling your vector art prior to applying the plug-in effect.
Inside/outside (no clipping)

Does not apply a clipping path.
Hint: Select if the plug-in effect extends beyond the original art shape.
Margin amount Specify the amount of empty space around the resulting plug-in bitmap.

Image Quality
DPI Specify the output resolution in dots per inch.
File Size Specify the image size in MB.

Bitmap source
Use blank object Select to use only the contour of the vector art shape. Fill color is white, unless otherwise specified (below).
Blank Color Select fill color.
Use current fill Select to use contour and fill color of the vector shape.
Use selected bitmap Select if vector is placed over a bitmap image. The plug-in is applied to the vector and the original bitmap is modified by the plug-in effect.

Path source
Automatic

Select to apply the effect to the default object.
Manual Select to apply the effect to a specific object.

Bleed amount
Automatic Select to apply default amount of bleed.
Manual Select to apply amount of bleed manually.
Bleed Specify bleed amount.

Alpha Channel
None

Select if no alpha channel is needed.
Mask White Select to create a 32-bit alpha bitmap with an opaque white 8-bit grayscale image (useful for creating an underbase).
Transparency Select to create a 32-bit alpha bitmap with an 8-bit grayscale mask layer for transparency.
Note: Creates the alpha channel for a transparent image.