<snip>> Now that I know that what I am wondering is this: when the image is >> >> scaled to fit the frame, does it reduce the image file size to reflect >> >> the newly scaled size? </snip>
I usually create image boxes to the approx dimensions I need on a Scribus page then scale the intended image to slightly larger than those dimensions. First I crop it and enhanse/recolour the image if necessary then scale it. Roger
