Creating Graphics

jcarpenter · Post by **jcarpenter** » Tue Apr 10, 2007 3:42 am

If I want to creat a text graphic so that I can input it into a web page and I want the background to be transparent so that only the text will show in the graphic?

Post by **Ron P.** » Tue Apr 10, 2007 4:31 am

Open a new project, and select for the background color-Transparent. Then when you save your image, save it to a file format such as GIF, or PNG that supports the alpha (transparent) channel. Since you are creating a "text" image, then I would save it as a GIF.

What version of PI are you using? In PI-11 and 12, go to Web>Image Optimizer and select GIF. Then check the transparency tab to make sure thet the background is in fact transparent. You should see 2 panes, the one on the right should not have a background color, just the grey and white checkerboard that indicates it is transparent.

MaryLouW · Post by **MaryLouW** » Tue Apr 10, 2007 6:02 pm

My preferred method is to create the text on the background I'll be using because it gives me a smoother edge on the text. This isn't always possible, especially if the background has a pattern but if it's just a texture, this method works great.

jcarpenter · Post by **jcarpenter** » Wed Apr 11, 2007 2:22 am

awesome thanks for your help!!