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ADOBE PHOTOSHOP CS2
User Guide
Dragging vector artwork from Adobe Illustrator or from other applications that use the Illustrator clipboard
rasterizes the artwork—the mathematically defined lines and curves of the vector art are converted into the pixels or
bits of a bitmap image. To copy the vector artwork as a path in Photoshop, hold down Ctrl (Windows) or Command
(Mac OS) as you drag from Adobe Illustrator. To copy type, you must first convert it to outlines.
Using the clipboard to copy between applications
You can often use the Cut or Copy command to copy selections between Photoshop or ImageReady and other appli
cations. The cut or copied selection remains on the clipboard until you cut or copy another selection.
In some cases, the contents of the clipboard are converted to a raster image. Photoshop prompts you when vector
artwork will be rasterized.
Note:
The image is rasterized at the resolution of the file into which you paste it.
To save clipboard contents when you quit Photoshop
1
Do one of the following:
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(Windows) Choose Edit > Preferences > General.
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(Mac OS) Choose Photoshop > Preferences > General.
2
Select Export Clipboard to save any Photoshop contents on the clipboard when you quit Photoshop. If you leave
this deselected, the contents are deleted when you quit the program.
To paste PostScript artwork from another application
1
In the supporting application, select your artwork, and choose Edit > Copy.
2
(Photoshop or ImageReady) Select the image into which you’ll paste the selection.
3
Choose Edit > Paste.
4
(Photoshop) In the Paste dialog box, select from the following Paste As options:
Smart Object
Places the artwork in a new layer as a smart object.
Pixels
Rasterizes the artwork as it is pasted. Rasterizing converts mathematically defined vector artwork to pixels.
Paths
Pastes the copy as a path in the Paths palette. When copying type from Illustrator, you must first convert it to
outlines.
Shape Layer
Creates a new shape layer that uses the path as a vector mask.
Note:
When copying artwork from Adobe Illustrator, Illustrator’s default clipboard preferences may prevent the Paste
dialog box from appearing in Photoshop. Select AICB in the File Handling and Clipboard area of Illustrator’s Preferences
dialog box if you want the Paste options to appear when you paste the artwork in Photoshop.
5
If you chose Paste As Pixels in the previous step, you can choose Anti-aliased in the options bar to make a smooth
transition between the edges of the selection and the surrounding pixels.
Note:
You can use the Matting commands if you have already merged data and are trying to reextract the rasterized
data.
