Operation Manual

Working with Objects 67
Exporting as a picture
Exporting as a picture lets you convert all the objects on the page, or just the
currently selected object(s), to an image file, using a file format you specify.
To export as a picture:
1. (If exporting objects, not the whole page) Select the object or Shift-
click (or drag a marquee) to select multiple objects.
2. Choose Export As Picture... from the File menu.
3. In the Save as type drop-down list, select a image format, e.g. Serif
MetaFile Format (*.smf).
4. Specify a folder and file name for the picture.
5. To export just selected object(s), check Selected object(s). To export
the whole page, uncheck this box.
6. To choose from export options such as resolution, color, and
transparency, check Show Filter Options.
7. Click Save. You'll see export options, if available and requested, for
the particular export filter in use.
Exporting Serif Metafiles
PagePlus lets you export pictures in Serif Metafile Format (.smf). This
proprietary format, an improvement on the Windows Metafile Format (.wmf)
due to improved text, line and fill handling, is especially useful for interworking
between Serif products, i.e. you may want to utilize PagePlus objects in another
Serif application to save time and effort. The object is converted to a graphic
and becomes non-editable, but the object's original appearance will be honored.