Preserved Topic: cutting graphics in pieces to use on the net (Page 1 of 1)

Hi all,<P>I want to know how it is possible to cut graphics in pieces so it can be used on the net with a pre-loading script. Maybe it is possible in Photoshop to save the layers to seperate files which would be very handy if you are making interfaces etc. Or it isn't possible in Photoshop but in an other (freeware) program.<P>Thanks for your advice.<P>------------------

The easiset way to cut up your graphics is to use your "guides" and then cut out your peices with the marquee tool. If you want detailed instructions, just let me know and I'll post the whole routine.<p>[This message has been edited by DL-44 (edited 23-03-2000).]

Hi DL 44,<P>
Ok I think I got ya. Go to every layer you have, select the object (marquee), Ctrl C, file, new, and paste it in there. If not, post me your version please<P>Thanks again,<P>Photoshop Junkie<P>------------------

Load a pic..<P>View > Show Rulers
(make sure snap to guides is checked)<P>Click on the ruler, drag guidelines (top & side) until you've cut the pic into the number of images you want. <P>Grab rectangular marquee, and select the first cut image.<P>Edit > Copy Merged <P>File > New .. and paste copy .. save.<P>Repeat, until all selections saved <P>
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Looks like DL-44 has got you covered...I use imageready (comes with PS 5.5) and it does it seemlessly as well. <P>You can also go to www.designsbymark.com for that tutorial.<P>

Exactly what Phil said. You don't want to take the layers seperately! The "copy merged" will take everything within the selected area from all layers. Sometimes your guides can get pretty numerous, depending on how well things line up on your interface. Just remember that you don't want to nmake too many peices - large uninvolved sections should be left as one piece, just cut out things that might need to change or move or be used as links(like for mouseover effects, or animated sections).<P>------------------

Yes you're right Papa, it was dbm's site where I found the tute originally.. http://www.designsbymark.com/pstips/misc_Slicing.shtml credit to the right scource, no intention of passing it off as mine.
I tried every which way but loose when I first attempted cutting things up, and boy did I get angry not being able to make it work out. I'm still a novice with this wonderful prog - albeit an adventurous one. Try cutting up pics 'n images with the magic wand and a mix of rectangular and circular marquees, then play with your scripts... interesting effects.<P>
Later.
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Here's something I do when cutting images. Let's say for instance my web page bkgd is white. If my image has large areas of white I try to make my cuts so that I do not have to use the white cut pieces of the image and just use the white bkgd to fill the white areas. This will make the load time somewhat shorter.<P>Example: <a href="http://atec.com/mfgsrv_design.html">the big round banner graphic on this page... </a><P>------------------

Argh, stupid browser crashed right at the end of a longish post, fooey. Here's the abbreviated version...<P>First off, think of what you do when you copy merged and create new, paste and flatten. It's perfect for an action, and that's my most used action in the bunch! Select along your guidelines, press "f4", and away you go! Try it out, you'll never find a more perfect candidate for an action.<P>I'll save my actions and post them for you. One moment please...<P>-doc-
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----- Doctor Thaddeus Ozone --------- "Specialization is for insects"---
  --- OZONE pages .................................. http://www.ozones.com/
    - Hands-On Tutorials ............ http://www.ozones.com/handson/

OK, here ya go! Try not to be too dissapointed, there's only 6 of them, and 3 are quick keys to basic functions that aren't there. Enjoy!<P>actions.zip<P>Your pal, -doc-
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----- Doctor Thaddeus Ozone --------- "Specialization is for insects"---
  --- OZONE pages .................................. http://www.ozones.com/
    - Hands-On Tutorials ............ http://www.ozones.com/handson/

exactly. just record an action, name it, save it for later.<P>------------------

The easiest way I've ever seen is with a program called DICER. It lets you drag guide lines onto the picture, then slices and dices, and even creates an HTML page with a table setup for the image. Really simple. You used to be able to get it from http://www.winfiles.com, but I can't find it there any more. If anyone wants it, let me know. It's small, and runs without being "installed". <IMG SRC="http://www.ozones.com/forum/smile.gif"><P>Pat Richard
Web weenie

Hey Pugzly, I want it
heh, my ICQ is 42587228.
Email is DanVenne@yahoo.com
Thanks.

Yeah, I'd be interested in giving it a try. I don't have image ready, and although I generally prefer doing things manually, it'd be cool to have something to do it for me if I were in a rush.

Not wanting to be killed in the rush...
I also don't have image ready, a copy would be greatly appreciated Pugzly TIA

I'm not usually one to jump on the bandwagon, but this pgm. sounds like something that might come in handy this semester. I'm still awestruck at the unbelievable power of all this-you guys will be able to help when my teachers can't! I'm the oldest student in my class(could be their mother) and can always use an edge.
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Age has it's compensations Julie...Welcome to the asylum <IMG SRC="http://www.ozones.com/forum/smile.gif">

what sayest thou 2wins bro...<P>-----------------<P><p>[This message has been edited by Phil (edited 15-04-2000).]

Greets!<P>I did a quick search, and it appears that .039 is the latest version. I found an FTP site at http://rainbow.kapaams.k12.hi.us/files/web/Image_Dicer/ that has it. Let me know if anyone can't get it, and I'll toss it on my server.<P>Pat Richard
Web weenie

Thanks lots man
I'll try this program a little later..<P> - Dan -