The
Art Center can output
many different formats!
Jpeg, Gif, Bmp, Tiff, PDF and, PNG!
( The PNG option allows you to export your image with a clear background. Great
for using your new image in Photoshop or other paint programs. The PNG - with
transparency option also works great with the new Corporate
Identity Creator from Laughingbird software! )
You'll find most of these options under the
EXPORT menu.
You'll also find "More Export Options".
Choosing this option will bring you to this screen:
Here, you can click and drag the canvas window
to resize your logo image in real time as you view it!
Silly putty logo canvas!
You can achieve some special effects with
this method. There's a great tutorial on "Squeezing
and stretching Text" on the website. (Stretch
your text, Export it as a "PNG with transparency".
Then, load up a new logo design and Import the new Strethed
text back into the design! You can get creative with this trick.
The EXPORT Menu
Set Export Resolution
If you want to change the resolution from the default 72dpi (great
for web based images) to a higher resolution (200 to 300 dpi
for printing).
Export Resolution - 72dpi (or your set rez)
Shows you the current resolution.
Use Default 1
Saves the logo to a preset default size of 100x75
Use Default 2
Saves the logo to a preset default size of 300x275
* the default items were left in from previous versions. The
new "More Export Options" (below) does more. We left the Default
items in in-case others had them set to pre-set sizes).
More Export Options (click here for these options)
PNG - transparent
Exports your logo as a PNG with Transparency. This is
great for use with Photoshop or other image manipulation program.
It exports the logo with a clear background. An Alpha channel
for those who know what an Alpha channel is.
Use this item for the new Corporate
Identity Creator!
PNG
Normal PNG file with background. Most browsers can read PNG image
formats (think of the PNG format as an updated JPEG). However,
some browsers can't read it! Use this PNG format for graphics
programs ... not the web.
TIFF
A format used with graphics programs such as Photoshop and Paintshop
pro.
BMP
A format used with graphics programs such as Photoshop and Paintshop
pro.
Microsoft likes this format. Use BMP images for Word, Excel
or Powerpoint presentations.
PDF
Exports the logo in the PDF format. Great for sending via eMail.
Jpeg-Full Size
Default Jpeg size (560 x420)
Jpeg-Quarter Size
A jpeg slightly smaller (280 x210)
Jpeg-Thumbnail Size
A small thumbnail (perhaps used as an eMail signature)
100 x 75
GIF - Full Size • Quarter
• Thumb:
Same as Jpeg above.
GIF- Transparent
This setting allows you to select a color you'd like to be transparent.
The background for example. This format is great if you have
a multi-colored background on your website.
The Web Help Menu
Short Tutorial
Select this to view a short tutorial movie on creating logos
and other images
Get the Manual
Sends you to this manual page.
New Version Information
When you update the software, you'll find information about the
update in this section.
Hide Desktop
Choose this to hide your desktop. Sometimes, desktop clutter
hinders the creative process.
Show Desktop
Brings the desktop back.
The Logo Creator Website
Takes you to: http://www.thelogocreator.com
Internet Tutorials
Takes you to: http://www.thelogocreator.com/tutorials.htm
Visit the Help Forum
Takes you to: http://www.logodesignforum.com/forums/
(Laughingbird Software's member forum. Over 6,500 users and
growing!)
Online Corporate Identity Creator
Takes you to: http://www.cicreator.com for creation of Business
Cards, Letterhead and Envelopes!
Get Clipart, Fonts and Photos
Takes to the photos and images resources page: http://www.thelogocreator.com/resources.htm
Trademark and Copyright
help. Takes you to the main site.
Links change. Please see site for details.
Check Internet for Updates
This will check the internet for updates. You should automatically
receive updates when installing the software (the installer
will check the net for updated files).
Register the Software
Registering (http://www.thelogocreator.com/registration.php) gives
you the option of receiving updates, add-ons and new product
information from Laughingbird software.
About The Logo Creator
Shows the release date (in this case version 5.0) credits.
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