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Drawing Programs... Need some advice FAST!!!

Postby Guest » Wed Apr 27, 2005 10:55 pm

I talked with Cafepress on the phone earlier this evening and they informed me that my images that I'm uploading are only 72dpi. They require at least 200dpi and recommend 300dpi as the way to go. (That explains why my images were so large when I built them to the required pixel sizes) :lol:
I'm using a program called Image Composer 1.5 that was a freebie when I purchased Microsoft FrontPage. I'm not seeing anything that will allow me to change the dpi settings, in fact I had to do a deep search on the Microsoft website to even find any info at all on this drawing program. It looks like it is pretty outdated.
The kids and I went to Staples and Costco this evening and none of the sales people knew what dpi's (dots per inch) were, so....I need some advice, because I need to straighten some stuff out in a hurry...
Anyone have any suggestions on which drawing program I should get?
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Re: Drawing Programs... Need some advice FAST!!!

Postby Kevin A » Wed Apr 27, 2005 11:07 pm

Dean in Eureka, CA wrote:I talked with Cafepress on the phone earlier this evening and they informed me that my images that I'm uploading are only 72dpi. They require at least 200dpi and recommend 300dpi as the way to go. (That explains why my images were so large when I built them to the required pixel sizes) :lol:
I'm using a program called Image Composer 1.5 that was a freebie when I purchased Microsoft FrontPage. I'm not seeing anything that will allow me to change the dpi settings, in fact I had to do a deep search on the Microsoft website to even find any info at all on this drawing program. It looks like it is pretty outdated.
The kids and I went to Staples and Costco this evening and none of the sales people knew what dpi's (dots per inch) were, so....I need some advice, because I need to straighten some stuff out in a hurry...
Anyone have any suggestions on which drawing program I should get?


Dean, I just ran your dilemma by a friend, he suggested Corel Draw. I have no clue what the cost will be, but he says it's the best program available for what you're trying to do.
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Postby Guest » Wed Apr 27, 2005 11:09 pm

Thanks Kevin,
I'll look into that, hopefully someone has that software in this town...
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Postby Nitetimes » Wed Apr 27, 2005 11:11 pm

There are a lot of them that will do what you need rather easily. One that I use all the time because it is pretty user friendly is Micrografx Windows Draw, Ulead's PhotoImpact is pretty good, Adobe Photoshop is a big favorite of some, tho a little pricey and JASC Paintshop Pro also comes to mind.
Just about all the decent, newer drawing programs let you choose your resolution.
Some are rather steep.. but there's always torrents....
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Postby Will Smith » Wed Apr 27, 2005 11:27 pm

I use The Gimp: http://www.gimp.org/
It's freeware. Does as much as photoshop.
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Postby Guest » Wed Apr 27, 2005 11:58 pm

Thanks Guys...
I ordered an instant download of Corel Draw Suite 12, but "Gee Wally" it won't let me downlaod it until after 24 hrs. have past. :?
So I'm downloading Gimp right now to try and get my little problem fixed.
(Gee it's already at 22%)
I'm gonna really miss my funky little drawing program that I've been using, I know that thing inside out...
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Postby Nick Taylor » Thu Apr 28, 2005 12:54 am

Dean,

I replied in the bumper sticker thread but I'll repeat it here.

I use a program called Paint Shop Pro for all my graphics. You can download a full trial at http://www.jasc.com.

Save the graphics for Cafepress as PNG files for the best quality.

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Postby Guest » Thu Apr 28, 2005 1:19 am

Thanks Nick, (Again)
Yes... I do go with png files.
I'm downloading PSP9 as we speak...
(Looks like as I sleep too... 1% downloaded; 10 hours 7 minutes left to go)
Thanks Everyone in both threads for your help...
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Postby toypusher » Thu Apr 28, 2005 6:05 am

Dean,

I replied to you in another thread, but thought that I would pass this on to you hear also. From the Electrical Secrets section I had posted some graphics editing programs a while back. Anyway here is the link to that post:

http://www.tnttt.com/viewtopic.php?t=1941&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=30

I like PhotoFiltre the best and the Gimp is also good! They are all free! :shock:

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Re: draw/photo program

Postby Mike B » Thu Apr 28, 2005 2:41 pm

Will Smith wrote:I use The Gimp: http://www.gimp.org/


Graphical Image Manipulation Program. Originally developed to run on BSD Unix and Linux systems, it now even runs on a far inferior operating system.

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Re: draw/photo program

Postby mikeschn » Thu Apr 28, 2005 3:01 pm

Mike B wrote:
Graphical Image Manipulation Program. Originally developed to run on BSD Unix and Linux systems, it now even runs on a far inferior operating system.


Dos 3.3 with Windows 3.11? :lol:
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Postby DestinDave » Thu Apr 28, 2005 7:06 pm

Mike... can I get an upgrade to 3.11 from you? :lol:
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Postby mikeschn » Thu Apr 28, 2005 7:10 pm

Gee, I dunno... those diskettes are buried in a layer of dust... Windows for Workgroups was the pits compared to Win95... which was the pits compared to Win98SE, which was the pits compared to WinXP.

I'll admit that Windows XP works good... a little bit too good, for all the hackers and the spyware program writers out there.

I guess I'll have to upgrade you to a Mac with 10.4 Tiger...

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Postby DestinDave » Thu Apr 28, 2005 7:14 pm

That could work.. when I cleaned out a storage building last year, I found an old KayPro with 5-1/4 floppies.. Turn it on to boot, go to lunch... :lol:
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Postby mikeschn » Thu Apr 28, 2005 7:20 pm

Better than 8" floppies, eh? :lol:

http://www.pdp8.net/rx02/large/floppies.jpg

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