# @(#)ECLIPSEFILE	2.1 10/7/93
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File Menu:

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New:

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Use the New command to create a new image file.


1. Select New from the File menu.


2. Select the small rectangle next to Units to choose the unit of measurement for the image.


3. Select Pixels, Inches, or Millimeters.


4. Select the Width text box, type the width of the new image, and press Enter.


5. Select the Height text box, type the image height, and press Enter.


Alias Eclipse calculates the image Size and displays this value at the bottom of the dialog box. 


6. Select the small rectangle in the RGB/CMYK color option field, and then select RGB or CMYK from the pop-up menu.


7. If you want a different output resolution, select the Resolution text box, type a new value, and press Enter. (Resolution is the number of pixels per unit of measurement.)


9. Click the Okay button.


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Open:

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Use the Open command to open existing image, mask, and shape files. Use Open All to open an image and all its related files. All the files must have the same root name as the image. 


1. Select Open from the File menu.


Alias Eclipse display a submenu with four commands: All, Image, Mask, and Shape.


2. Select one of the commands.


Alias Eclipse displays the Open dialog box.


3. To choose a different directory path, select the Path text box, type a directory path name, and press Enter.


4. You can also select the Go Up button to move up one directory level from the path displayed in the Path box. To return to the original path, select the Original button.


5. To see a small sample of the image you selected, select the Preview push button.


If a proxy for the image exists, Alias Eclipse displays a small sample of the image below the Preview push button.


6. Select Okay to open the file. If you already have an image open, Alias Eclipse opens a second main window to display the second image.


If you selected a mask or a shape, Alias Eclipse opens the file and displays the mask or shape in the current window.


If you selected the All command and more than one image file in the directory has the same root name (e.g., mypicture.sgi and mypicture.als), Alias Eclipse displays a prompt box listing all the similar names and asks you to pick the one you want.


7. Select the exact name of the image you want, then click the Okay button. Click Cancel to cancel the command. Alias Eclipse opens the image and all its related files.


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Save:

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Use the Save command to save an image file. If you are working on a new image and have not yet saved it, Alias Eclipse prompts you to name the new file when you select Save.  See SaveAs for instructions.


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SaveAs:

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Use the SaveAs command to save new image, mask, and shape files, or to save existing files with different names or different file formats.  Use SaveAs All to save to save the current image file, its mask, and any shapes it contains with the same name. Alias Eclipse uses the root name of the image and assigns the appropriate filename extension to each different file.


1. Select SaveAs from the File menu.


Alias Eclipse displays a submenu with three items: All, Image, Mask, and Shape.


2. Select one of the commands.


Alias Eclipse displays the SaveAs dialog box.


3. To choose a different directory path for the file, select the Path text box, type a directory path name, and press Enter.


4. You can also select the Go Up button to move up one directory level from the path displayed in the Path box. To return to the original path, select the Original button.


5. Type a name for the file in the Name text box, or select a name from the scroll box.


6. To save the image file in a different format, select the small rectangle below the Name text box.


Alias Eclipse displays a pop-up menu listing the available file formats.


7. Select the name of the file format you want to use.


8. If the format you select includes options, the Options button becomes active. Select the button to view and select options for that format.


9. Click Okay to save the file or files. Click Cancel if you decide not to SaveAs.


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Crop:

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You use the Crop command to crop, or copy, a portion of an image. If you turn on the Use Mask button in the status box, the command crops the image and its mask.


1. Select Crop from the File menu.


2. Move the cursor to the image, and press and hold MB1 to anchor one corner of the rectangle.


3. Move the cursor until the rectangle encloses the area you want to crop, and release MB1.


4. Press F3 to end the crop.


Alias Eclipse stores only one crop at a time, and each time you use the Crop command, Alias Eclipse overwrites any previous crop with the new crop. 


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CropAs:

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Use the CropAs command to crop, or copy, a portion of an image and save the cropped portion as an image file. You can then open the crop file in the main window, or use it to fill a shape. 


1. Select Crop from the File menu.


2. Move the cursor to the image, and press and hold MB1 to anchor one corner of the rectangle.


3. Move the cursor until the rectangle encloses the area you want to crop, and release MB1.


4. Press F3 to end the crop.


Alias Eclipse displays a dialog box that you use to name the crop file.


5. To choose a different directory path for the new file, select the Path text box, type a directory path name, and press Enter. 


6. You can also select the Go Up button to move up one directory level from the path displayed in the Image Path box. To return to the original path, select the Original button.


7. Type a name for the crop in the CropAs Name text box, or select a name from the scroll box.


8. Select the small rectangle below the CropAs Name box to display a pop-up menu of available file formats.


9. Select the format you want.


10. If the format you select includes options, the Options button becomes active. Select the button to view and select options for that format.


11. Click Okay to save the crop file. If the Use Mask button is on, Alias Eclipse also saves the mask, using the image name and adding the appropriate filename extension.


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PasteCrop:

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Use the PasteCrop command to paste a cropped portion of an image into the current image.


1. Select PasteCrop from the File menu.


Alias Eclipse displays a submenu with four rotation orientations (in degrees) for pasting: 0, 90, 180, and 270. 


2. Select the orientation you want to use.


Alias Eclipse displays a rectangular frame in the image area that represents the cropped portion of an image. The frame follows the cursor.


3. Move the cursor inside the frame, and use MB1 to move the frame where you want it.


4. Press F3 to paste the cropped portion into the image.


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Restore:

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Select Restore to restore the last saved version of an image. Restore discards any changes made to the image since you last retained or saved it. To use the command, follow these steps:


1. Select Restore from the File menu.


Alias Eclipse displays a prompt box that asks if you want to restore the image.


2. Click Yes to restore or No to cancel the command.


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Retain:

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Select Retain to save temporary changes made to an image. The way Retain saves changes depends on the type of image you are working with and the memory management preferences you select:


If you selected the Memory option from the Preferences dialog box, Retain does not save your changes to the original image file on disk. You must use Save to save the changes to disk.


If you selected the File options from the Preferences dialog box and you are working with Tiled images, selecting Retain is equivalent to selecting Save. Alias Eclipse saves the changes to the original Tiled image file on disk.


1. Select Retain from the File menu.


Alias Eclipse displays a prompt box that asks if you are sure you want to retain your changes.


2. Click Yes to retain or No to cancel the command.


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Import:

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You use the Import command to convert images stored in foreign file formats so you can open them in the Alias Eclipse main window. Often, import files reside on external devices such as tape drives.


Alias and third-party vendors may offer additional file import modules that you can use with Alias Eclipse. You may see additional commands when you open the Import submenu.


1. If you are importing files from an external device, be sure the device is properly connected to your computer.


2. Select Import from the File menu.


Alias Eclipse displays a submenu with three commands: CHROMALINK, DDES, and HANDSHAKE.


3. Select a command from the submenu.


Alias Eclipse displays a dialog box with a Device text box.


4. Type the UNIX name of the device on which the source file is stored.


5. Select the Okay button.


Alias Eclipse reads the image from the device and displays it in the Main window. If you already have an image open, Alias Eclipse opens a second main window to display the image.


When you import from a tape device, Alias Eclipse reads the first image file it encounters. To import the second file on the tape, select Import again; to select the third file, select the command again.


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Export:

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You use the Export command to convert Alias image files to foreign file formats so you can use them with other systems and devices. Export displays a submenu with commands for each type of file you can export: Chromalink, DDES, Scitex HS (Handshake), and EPS/DCS (Desktop Color Separation).


1. If youre exporting files to an external device, be sure the device is properly connected to your computer.


2. Select Export from the File menu.


Alias Eclipse displays a submenu with three commands: Chromalink, DDES, Scitex Handshake, and EPS/DCS.


3. Select a command from the submenu.


If you select Chromalink, DDES, or Scitex HS, Alias Eclipse displays a dialog box with Job Name, Volume Name, and Device Name text boxes.


4. Type the appropriate names in the Job Name, Volume Name, and Device Name text boxes.


If you select EPS/DCS. Alias Eclipse displays a different dialog box that contains six push buttons that you use to select the file type and options you want.


5. Select either the EPS or DCS button, and then choose either Binary or Hexadecimal. You can select only one button in each pair.


6. Select the Include PICT button to have Alias Eclipse include a PICT proxy version of the image file when it exports the image. The PICT file is useful if you are going to use the exported image with a page layout program.


7. Select the Include Clip Paths to have Alias Eclipse include vector shapes with the exported file. This allows you to use the exported image to create high resolution masks for PostScript. You must have already saved a shapes file to use this option.


If you select Clip Paths, Alias Eclipse displays an Open dialog box that you use to select the shapes file that you want to use to for the clip paths.


8. Type the name of the shapes file you want in the Shapes Database Name text box, or select a name from the displayed list. Then select the Okay button.


9. After you have typed or selected the necessary information, select the Okay button in the Export dialog box.


If you chose Chromalink, DDES, or Scitex HS, Alias Eclipse exports the file to the device you specified.


If you chose EPS/DCS, Alias Eclipse displays a dialog box that you use to name the export file.


10. To choose a different directory path for the file, select the Path text box, type a directory path name, and press Enter.


11. You can also select the Go Up button to move up one directory level from the path displayed in the Path box. To return to the original path, select the Original button.


12. Type a name for the file in the Name text box, or select a name from the scroll box.


13. Select the Okay button.


Alias Eclipse exports the file to the specified directory your hard disk.


You can also use the SaveAs command to create DDES, Scitex HS, EPS, and DCS image files. If you use SaveAs to create a EPS or DCS file, Alias Eclipse creates a binary file that includes a PICT file, but does not include the Clip Paths.


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Preferences:

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Use the Preferences command to choose operating parameters to customize the way you work with Alias Eclipse. There are three types of preferences: Controls, File, and Pressure. 


The Controls preferences affect the operation of the Alias Eclipse main window and how Alias Eclipse displays and manipulates images. You use the File preferences to set a directory path for temporary image files, to define paths to library directories in which you store frequently-used files, and to choose memory management options. You use the Pressure preferences to adjust the pressure sensitivity of your Wacom tablet, if you use one.


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Controls Preferences:

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1. Select Preferences from the File menu.


2. Select Controls from the submenu.


Alias Eclipse displays the Controls Preferences dialog box. You choose your preferences by using the push buttons, text boxes, command buttons, and pop-up menu in the dialog box.


The Controls Preferences are described below.


Color Range - Determines whether Alias Eclipse uses system color (0-255) or dot percentage (0-100) for numeric display of color values.


View - Determines how Alias Eclipse displays the color separation layers of your images. You can choose system positive (Pos) or negative (Neg).


Undo Layer - Instructs Alias Eclipse to to make an Undo copy of an image file when you open or create it so you can use the Undo brush action.


Restore Layer - Instructs Alias Eclipse to to make a Restore copy of an image file when you open or create it so you can use the Restore brush action or the Restore command in the File menu.


Anti Alias - Anti-Alias(ing) produces smooth edges on images and geometric shapes. You can type a value from 0 to 4. A value of 0 turns anti-aliasing off.  Anti-aliasing affects only final image rendering.


Use Sep - Instructs Alias Eclipse to use a separation file if you output image files to different color models (for example, convert a 3-color RGB image to 4-color CMYK). You create separation files in Alias Separator.  If you turn this option on, use the Seps command button (see below) to select the separation file you want to use.


Seps - Select this command button to have Alias Eclipse display an open file dialog box that you use to select a separation file to use in conjunction with the Use Sep option (see above). When you select a separation file, Alias Eclipse displays its name next to the Seps push button.


Pan - Determines how Alias Eclipse displays your image when you use MB3 to pan an image. With Show, Alias Eclipse displays the image as you pan; this is slower than the Fast option. If you select Fast, Alias Eclipse does not display the image until you release MB3.


Zoom - Determines the zoom level Alias Eclipse uses to display images when you first open them. Alias Eclipse requires less time to open an image at the 1:1 level because it loads only a portion of the image. The Fit zoom level is slower, but Alias Eclipse displays the entire image.


Render Shape - Choose Selected to have Alias Eclipse render only selected shapes in an image when you select the Render command from the Shapes tool window. Choose All to have Alias Eclipse render all the shapes, even if they are not selected.


Resolution - Determines the output resolution for your images. Resolution is the number of pixels per unit of measurement.


Units - Sets the unit of measurement for Alias Eclipse operations: Inch, Mm, Cm, Point, Pica, or Pixel.


3. Use MB1 to select the appropriate push buttons for the Color Range, View, Undo Layer, Restore Layer, Use Sep, Pan, Zoom, and Render Shape preferences.


4. To select a specific separation file for the Use Sep option, select the Seps command button.


Alias Eclipse displays a dialog box listing the appropriate files in the current separation files directory.


5. Type the name of the file you want, or select a name from the list, and select the Okay button.


Alias Eclipse displays the file name next to the command button.


6. To change the Anti Alias or Resolution preferences, select the appropriate text box, type a new value, and press Enter.


7. To change Units of measurement, select the small rectangle to the right of the preference field.


8. Select the unit you want from the pop-up menu.


9. When you are done selecting preferences, click the Okay button to close the dialog box and save the settings. Click the Cancel button to abandon the changes.


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File Preferences:

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1. Select Preferences from the File menu.


2. Select File from the submenu.


Temp File - Sets the directory that Eclipses uses to store temporary image files. If you do not specify a directory, Alias Eclipse stores temporary files in your current directory.


Library Links - Defines paths to library directories in which you store frequently-used files.  Alias Eclipse displays these names in the dialog boxes you see when you open image files.


Cache Size - Defines how much of an image file Alias Eclipse caches into memory as you work. You define the cache size (in pixels) as a portion (Width x Height) of the total image area.


Memory - Determines how Alias Eclipse uses available RAM memory and disk space to handle your image files.


File MB - Calculates and displays the total MB size of the cache when you when you enter Cache Size Width and Height values. You cannot type in this box.


3. Select the Temp File Path text box, and type a path name to a directory you want Alias Eclipse to use to store temporary image file. Temporary files are copies of the current image file that Alias Eclipse makes as you work on an image.


4. To define a Library Links directory, type a directory path and name in the text box, and then select the Add button.


Alias Eclipse adds the directory path and name to the Library Links list below the text field. When you add directory names to this list, Alias Eclipse displays these names in the dialog boxes you see when you open image files. 


5. To remove a directory name from the list, select the name, and then select the Delete button.


6. Click the left mouse button on the small rectangle below Memory to choose how you want Alias Eclipse to use available RAM and disk space.


Alias Eclipse displays a pop-up menu listing the two options.


7. Select Memory or File from the pop-up menu.


8. To choose how much of each image file Eclipse maps to RAM, select and then type values in the Cache Size Width and Height text boxes. For example, if you are working at a resolution of 300 pixels per inch, you can cache a 3" by 4" portion of each image you open by typing a width of 900 pixels and a height of 1200 pixels.


As you type values, Alias Eclipse calculates the cache size and displays it in the File MB box.


9. When you are done selecting preferences, click the Okay button to close the dialog box and save the settings. Click the Cancel button to abandon the changes.


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Pressure Preferences:

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1. Select Preferences from the File menu.


2. Select Pressure from the submenu.


Alias Eclipse displays a dialog box containing a graph and graph line. To adjust the pressure sensitivity of the Wacom tablet stylus, you reshape the graph line.


2. Select one of the points on the graph line and drag the point up or down to reshape the curve. The X-axis of the graph represents the pressure setting for the tablet; the Y-
axis represents the sensitivity of the tablet. To reset the curve, click the Reset button.


3. Click Okay to close the dialog box. Click Cancel to abandon the changes.


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Quit:

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Select Quit when you are done working with Alias Eclipse. Alias Eclipse displays a dialog box that asks if you really want to quit and whether to save the image. Click Yes to quit or click No to continue working. Click Save to save the image and then quit. You can also press Alt+Q to quite Alias Eclipse. 

