User`s manual

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Part 3 Mastering the SX
3.6 Importing Windows Bitmap Format
You can import files and created data in Windows bitmap format (having the file extension *.bmp) into Dr. STIKA PLUS, perform
outlining for the data, and cut the data on the SX-15/12/8.
Depending on the image that is imported, some shapes that result may not be suitable for cutting. Keep the following conditions in mind
as you create the data, then import it in Dr. STIKA PLUS. Refer to the documentation for the software you're using for information on
how to save files in Windows Bitmap format (with the file extension *.bmp).
Conditions for Data That Yields Attractive Cutting Results
-Boundaries between two colors should be sharp and well defined, with no continuous gradations.
In general, photographs and scanning data contain continuous gradations and are not suitable for cutting.
-The resolution should be high.
As a general guide, the original dimensions should be 200 dpi or higher.
It may take a long time to import high-resolution data into Dr. STIKA PLUS.
-The original image that you import should be the same size as or larger than the image to cut. .
When you import into Dr. STIKA PLUS an original image that is smaller than the size you want to cut, you cannot attractive
cutting results even by enlarging the image to the size you want. To obtain attractive cutting results, import an original image that
is larger than the cutting size, then reduce the image to the size you want.
For detailed information, see the PDF manual or help screens for Dr. STIKA PLUS.
Importing an Image
At the [File] menu, click [Import] to display the screen
shown at right.
Click [File Type], then click [Windows Bitmap File
(*.bmp)]. Select the file to use, then click [Open].
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The image appears in the [Preview] dialog box. Click
[OK].
To extract attractive outlines, refer to the preceding
"Conditions for data that yields attractive cutting results"
and create the data.
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