Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
ate for continuous-tone images, such as photographs or artwork created in painting applic-
ations. A disadvantage of bitmap graphics is that they lose definition and appear “jagged”
when enlarged. Additionally, bitmap images are typically larger in file size than a similar
vector graphic.
Logo drawn as vector art (left) and rasterized as bitmap art (right).
In general, use vector drawing tools to create art or type with clean lines that look good
at any size, such as a logo used on a business card and also on a poster. You can create
vector artwork using the InDesign drawing tools, or you might prefer to take advantage of
the wider range of vector drawing tools available in Illustrator. You can use Photoshop to
create bitmap images that have the soft edges of painted or photographic art and to apply
special effects to artwork.
Managing links to imported files
When you opened the lesson file, you saw an alert message about problems with the linked
files. You'll resolve those issues using the Links panel, which provides complete informa-
tion about the status of all linked text and graphics file in a document.
You can use the Links panel to manage placed graphics and text files in many other ways.
For example, you can update graphics and text files that have been modified since they
were placed, and you can replace graphics and text files with different files. All of the tech-
niques you learn in this lesson about managing linked files apply equally to graphics files
and text files that you place in your documents.
Identifying imported images
To identify some of the images that have already been imported into the document, you'll
use two different techniques involving the Links panel. Later in this lesson, you'll also use
the Links panel to edit and update imported graphics.
