ORIS PDF Tuner Version 4.4.8 User Manual - image2output - Support

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Working With Masks
Converting Pixel and Vector Masks
Converting Vector Masks to Pixel Masks
1. Select the vector mask to be converted (see page 22-5).
2. Select MASKS | PATH --> PIXEL. The path is filled with mask color.
3. Save the mask, e.g. by selecting MASKS | PIXEL and then STORE MASK
in the MENU window.
Note:
Converting a vector mask, which was created from a pixel mask, back
into a pixel mask will not produce exactly the original mask.
Converting 8-Bit Pixel Masks into 1-Bit Masks
Note:
1. Select the pixel mask to be converted (see page 22-5).
2. Select MASKS | PIXEL.
3. Select --> 1 BIT in the MENU window.
4. Save the mask as a new mask by selecting STORE(NEW) in the MENU
window.
Only mask areas with a density of 50% or more will be included in the
1-bit mask.
Converting Image Channels into Masks
You can convert each color channel of an image into a mask, i.e. the
three channels of an RGB image and the four separations of a CMYK
image.
1. Load the image (see page 20-6).
2. Select MASKS | ACTIVATE | IMPORT SEPARATion.
All channels are converted into ORIS PDF Tuner format and stored
as 8-bit pixel masks in the ORIS mask files.
3. A dialog appears that indicates the number of imported masks. Select
OK.
4. The first of the imported masks is loaded automatically. You can then
select the masks you want to use (see page 22-5).
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