ORIS PDF Tuner Version 4.4.8 User Manual - image2output - Support

Working With Masks
Converting Pixel and Vector Masks
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Importing Photoshop Paths and Alpha Channels
Into ORIS Mask Files
Photoshop masks are listed in the MASK ADMINISTRATION dialog and can
be used just like any ORIS vector mask. Photoshop mask are automatically
copied to the ORIS mask files when used for placing a cut-out.
It is also possible to directly import Photoshop masks and alpha channels
into the ORIS mask files. Mask import is supported for TIFF, EPS
and JPEG images. Alpha channels are supported for TIFF images only.
Note:
1. Select MASKS | ACTIVATE.
2. Select IMPORT MASK in the MENU window.
All Photoshop masks and alpha channels are copied from the image
file to the ORIS mask files.
The Photoshop masks are stored as vector masks (mask type PATH),
the alpha channels as 8-bit pixel masks (mask type PIXEL 8).
3. A dialog appears that indicates the number of imported masks. Select
OK. The first of the imported masks is loaded automatically. You
can then select the masks you want to use (see page 22-5).
When you reselect IMPORT MASK, the same Photoshop paths and alpha
channels are imported again and stored as new masks.
Note:
ORIS PDF Tuner cannot write Photoshop alpha channels. The alpha
channels are lost when you save the image. A warning appears in this
case.
Exporting Masks as Photoshop Paths
ORIS vector masks can be copied into the image file so that they can be
used in Photoshop. This is supported for TIFF, EPS and JPEG images.
1. Select MASKS | ACTIVATE.
2. Select the vector mask(s) to be exported (see page 22-5).
3. Click the SAVE IN IMAGE FILE button in the MASK ADMINISTRATION dialog.
An X appears in the IN IMAGE FILE column indicating that the
mask(s) will be exported as soon as you save the image.
4. Save the image file.
The masks are copied from the ORIS mask files to the image file and
are now available in Photoshop. A new mask of the type PHOTOSHOP
appears in the MASK ADMINISTRATION dialog.
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