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londonbloke

2005-01-03, 11:14 pm

So, I double click on a layer to bring up Layer Options. I then check
"Template" and "Dim Images to 50%". Nothing happens? Can someone tell me
where I'm going wrong? Thanks!



Alexgirl

2005-01-03, 11:14 pm

Dim Images applies to bitmaps brought in, not vector objects.

To dim vector objects, select all the objects on that layer and use the
transparency pallette. Depending what is in your file, may be easiest to
lock all other layers, then Select All and then use the transparency. Lock
that layer and then unlock all the others.

"londonbloke" <londonbloke@planet-save.com> wrote in message
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> So, I double click on a layer to bring up Layer Options. I then check
> "Template" and "Dim Images to 50%". Nothing happens? Can someone tell me
> where I'm going wrong? Thanks!
>
>
>



londonbloke

2005-01-04, 4:14 am


"Alexgirl" <nothere@home.com> wrote in message
news:PTmCd.5150$7n1.370078@news20.bellglobal.com...
> Dim Images applies to bitmaps brought in, not vector objects.
>
> To dim vector objects, select all the objects on that layer and use the
> transparency pallette. Depending what is in your file, may be easiest to
> lock all other layers, then Select All and then use the transparency. Lock
> that layer and then unlock all the others.
>


Thanks :)


formerly known as 'cat arranger'

2005-01-18, 7:14 pm


"londonbloke" <londonbloke@planet-save.com> wrote in message
news:crcni3$rf3$1@titan.btinternet.com...
: So, I double click on a layer to bring up Layer Options. I then check
: "Template" and "Dim Images to 50%". Nothing happens? Can someone tell me
: where I'm going wrong? Thanks!

OT: i read you post as "How do I dim a lawyer in CS?"
I'd like to dim some lawyers. But where is CS?


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