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Chapter 32:
Converting Images to Cut Shapes
There are three commands used to convert an image to a cut (or vector ) shape:
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Posterize Image/Color Raster to Vector
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converts a color image so that it can be cut
as a multi-color vinyl job.
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Raster to Vector
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converts a black and white image to cut shapes.
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Scan to Vector
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automatically scans and converts a black and white raster image to
vector shapes. Refer to “Scanning Artwork” for more information on this method.
Tip: When you choose one of the commands to convert an image to cut (vector) shapes,
Composer automatically determines what type of image it is (black and white or color) and
opens the correct dialog box. For instance, if you select a black and white image and attempt
to use Posterize Image/Color Raster to Vector, Composer automatically opens Raster to
Vector for monochrome images instead.
Converting a color image to a cut shape
The Posterize Image/Color Raster to Vector command converts a colored image to vector
shapes and selects colors for the shapes from the job’s current vinyl color palette. It selects the
color that is the closest match to the original color for each shape.
You will also use Posterize Image/Color Raster to Vector to:
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Change a selected color to other similar colors in the palette.
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Eliminate specific colors from vinyl cutting.
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Increase or decrease the number of colors used in the posterized image.
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Return to the original color assignments.
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View and edit the colors in the artwork.
To perform each of these functions, first open the Posterize Image to Vinyls dialog box. After
you have accessed the box, follow the procedures below for each specific task. Once you have
edited the colors, you are ready to posterize the image.
Opening the Posterize Image to Vinyls dialog box
To open the Posterize Image to Vinyls dialog box
1
Import or open an image in Composer.
2
Select the image.