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PICT (Macintosh)

PICT is the standard graphics format on the Macintosh and can contain bitmap or vector information. Use the Export PICT dialog box to set the following options:

Dimensions sets the size of the exported bitmap image specified in pixels. Flash ensures that the size you specify always has the same aspect ratio as your original image.

Resolution sets the resolution in dots per inch (dpi) and has Flash automatically calculate width and height based on the size of your drawing. To set the resolution to match your monitor, select Match Screen. Bitmap PICT images usually look best onscreen with 72-dpi resolution.

Include sets the portion of the document to be exported, either Minimum Image Area or Full Document Size.

Color Depth designates whether the PICT file is object-based or bitmap. Object-based images generally look better when printed, and scaling doesn't affect their appearance. Bitmap PICT images normally look best displayed onscreen and can be manipulated in applications such as Adobe Photoshop. You can also choose a variety of color depths with bitmap PICT files.

Include Postscript is available only for an object-based PICT file to include information that optimizes printing on a PostScript printer. This information makes the file larger and may not be recognized by all applications.

Smooth Bitmap is available only for a bitmap PICT. This option applies anti-aliasing to smooth jagged edges of a bitmap image.