Changing the image settings for graphic slices

Dorico Pro Help

Product
Dorico Pro
Version
5.1
Language
English
Document type
Webhelp
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You can change the graphics file format, color mode, and image resolution of graphic slices individually; for example, if you want to export some graphic slices as PDF files but others as PNG files.

Prerequisite

  • The left zone is shown.

  • Graphic Slices Graphic Slices button is selected in the Engrave toolbox.

Procedure

  1. In the Graphic Slices panel, select the graphic slices whose image settings you want to change.
  2. Select a graphics file format from the menu.
  3. Choose a color mode.
    • Mono exports graphic slices in black and white.

    • Color exports graphic slices in full color.

    Note
    • For graphic slices that contain colored or not completely transparent elements, you must choose Color. If you select Mono, such elements appear black in the exported file.

    • When exporting graphic slices with a resolution of 72 dpi, we recommend that you select Color. If you select Mono, staff lines can disappear.

  4. Optional: For PNG or TIFF files, do the following:
    • If you chose Color, activate/deactivate Transparent background.

    • Select a resolution from the Resolution menu.

      Tip

      The Resolution setting does not affect PDF and SVG files as they are vector formats.

Result

The image settings for the selected graphic slices are changed.

After Completing This Task

You can export graphic slices, including graphic slices with different image settings and export paths simultaneously.