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Print Sharper Quality PCX Files From Third Pa
DocumentID: 642770
Revision Date: 29-Feb-96 8:18:47 PM

The information in this document applies to:
WordPerfect® 5.1 for DOS

Problem

Symptoms: A customer is creating PCX files from PC Paint IV to bring into WordPerfect. The PC Paint program allows the user to select the pixel density. For example, a density of 75 lines per inch is a much sharper image than one created at 50 lines per inch when printed. His problem comes when he brings the PCX file into WP. The file prints at about 55 lines per inch instead of the 75 lines per inch he set it at in PC Paint. Is there any way in WordPerfect to allow the PCX file to print at the setting of 75 lines per inch created in his paint program? Solutions: No, the quality of the dithering method used to print bit-mapped graphics is currently working as designed. Dithering is a kind of half-toning, which also simulates shades of gray--but by varying the patterns of identically shaped dots. WP does not half-tone or put a dither pattern on an image unless there is gray scaling information present. If there is no gray scaling, WP will just bring in the image. The problem with working on images that are already half-toned is that you cannot scale them in WP without causing a pattern grid to appear.

Having better quality when printing bit-mapped graphics is considered an enhancement by Development. Please submit an enhancement request for customers who would like this feature to work differently. If you continue to receive calls on this situation, please contact your team leader who can take the necessary steps to include it on the common call list.

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