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Pictures

To export a picture changed, in which case this box becomes
unchecked automatically.
1. Open the view that you would like to
export as a picture file. • Select either Pixels or Units as the
method by which the picture’s dimen-
2. Zoom, pan or otherwise adjust the view sions are measured.
so that what you see on screen suits your
needs. See “Displaying 3D Views” on • Specify the Width and Height of the
page 1057. image. The initial values correspond to
the view window’s size. In floor plan
3. Select File> Export> Export Picture view and CAD Details, they display for
(BMP, JPG, PNG) to open the reference only.
Export Picture dialog, below, and spec- • Specify the Resolution of the image.
ify the desired image size and other Select Dots/Inch or Dots/mm from the
properties. drop-down list.
4. In the Export Picture File dialog, which • Uncheck Retain Aspect Ratio if you
opens next, give the file to be exported a would like to modify the Height or Width
name, file type, and location. See without affecting the other value. Leave
“Exporting Files” on page 60. this box checked to prevent the image
from becoming distorted.
Export Picture Dialog
2 Check Transparent Background to
produce alpha transparency in the
spaces between all objects that can be seen in
the current view. Transparency associated
with Fill and Text Styles is retained, as well.
Note that the .png and .tif file types support
transparency, while the .jpg and .bmp file
types do not.

Importing Pictures

Pictures can be imported into and
displayed in floor plan view, cross
section/elevation views, CAD Details, and
1 Specify the exported file’s Image Size layout pages. Pictures do not display in
in pixels or inches (mm). camera views or overviews. See “Displaying
• Check Use Active Window Size to Pictures, Metafiles, and PDF Boxes” on page
export the picture at the same size as the 1156.
active view window. The window’s There are several ways to import a Picture
Width and Height are described below. In into Chief Architect:
camera views only, these values can be

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