Hi All, I forgot to mention, that I am using FrameMaker 7.0, Adobe Distiller 5.0, and SnagIt 9 on Vista Enterprise. I also use the distiller to create the PDF, not Save As a PDF. Remember, even if your Frame image looks a little 'out of focus' they are always better in PDF. You might want to run a quick PDF just so you can see they will be okay, if you are having problems with a few 'difficult' images. Sue
________________________________ From: Susan Curtzwiler Sent: Mon 5/18/2009 9:45 AM To: Spectrum Writing ; Framers List Cc: Susan Curtzwiler Subject: RE: Screen captures and sizing Hi All, I just completed a large project - about 240 screen captures - that were captured in SnagIt and imported by reference into the FrameMaker files. I agree with the last comment, to import at a setting that best accepts the size of your image, and as stated, do not use the corner handles to manually adjust your images. I used SnagIt with two options: the region (static images) and the time delayed (drop-down menus). We decided to run test samples, since our screens varied in size. The decision was to use a range of DPI settings depending on the size of the screen capture. Basically, I used a DPI range of 72 to 144 from the small (like the error message box size) to the very large, (like the capture of a database screen). From that point, once I got a good DPI size, if further adjustments were needed, I used the FMKR scale tool and adjusted by percentage to maintain the smoothing and aspect ratio. Results: The training staff liked the improved images. This process was adapted from info I gathered from this users group, so I hope sharing the results helps. Good Luck, Sue ________________________________ From: framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com on behalf of Spectrum Writing Sent: Mon 5/18/2009 9:16 AM To: Framers List Subject: Screen captures and sizing All, I know that there are many graphics gurus on this list and I will be the first to admit - I am NOT a graphics guru and it is my weakest point. That said, I have never had any comments from clients until now about what I do for screen captures, and I wanted either confirmation or some additional insight on improvements for taking screen captures. Here is the current comment from a client: Generally, I would like to keep high quality of screen captures. Would like to suggest using a tool that can downscale the images with a smoothing function to keep high quality appearance. (as appear here, this is just sub-sampling with no smoothing.) I use SnagIt as my capture tool. I use the region option and capture either the relevant portion that I need or if required, I take a capture of the whole screen. I then save the capture as a .png, and use the import file function to bring the capture into my Framemaker file. Obviously, the default dpi is set to the fictitious Windows 96 dpi. I change the capture to 150 dpi and import. If this works for size and clarity, then I am done; if not, I right-click on the picture and adjust the dpi until I get the size that works for the page layout and what I am trying to show. (After much reading on this list, and advice from another colleague, I have learned that what I was initially taught at a long ago gig - to set the dpi to 300 and then use the manual sizing handles - is NOT the way to go). Can any of you graphics gurus give me some insight as to what else I should be doing/changing or if I am doing it the right way - and if you want to lecture me off list about dpis and stuff, that is fine with me too. I will gladly take whatever information I can glean so that I can reply professionally and non-emotionally to this client about why the pictures are just fine for PDFs. Thanks so much, TVB Tammy Van Boening Owner/Principal Spectrum Writing, LLC www.spectrumwritingllc.com <http://www.spectrumwritingllc.com/> _______________________________________________ You are currently subscribed to Framers as susa...@vmc.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/susancu%40vmc.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. _______________________________________________ You are currently subscribed to Framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
