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Photo Handling 365

The following useful information is displayed about the original image:

• Filename of the original JPEG
• The file type, in this case a JPEG, and the file size, 1,006K. (This is the original size of
the file, and also how much of the .xar file will be taken up by this image.)
• The pixel dimensions of the original, the Megapixel size (in this case just under 2MP)
• The color depth, in this case "24 bit" which is sometimes called true color.
• The original resolution of the image, in these cases 96dpi

The BITMAP GALLERY always contains a default bitmap, with the gray default image. This
is used as the default bitmap for bitmap fills and in cases where other bitmaps are
missing. It's useful to have as a placeholder as well.
As with all galleries, you can drag the objects from the gallery onto the page to create a
new copy. Or you can select an image in the gallery and click one of the buttons across
the top. The following section details the operation of the BITMAP GALLERY controls, most
of which are for the more advanced user.
Filling shapes with a bitmap

Select the shape on the page, then select the bitmap in the gallery and click the fill
button. Alternatively drag the image from the BITMAP GALLERY and drop it onto any shape
while holding "Shift". You can adjust the size, angle etc using the smart photo adjustment
handles.
Setting a Bitmap Transparency

This is for the more advanced user. You can use any bitmap as a transparency mask on
any filled shape or bitmap. The lightness of the bitmap affects how transparent the