Importing: Selecting a Graphic

Overview:
First you need to select the picture you want import. To start the process, select Import from the File menu. A window will display that allows you to select your image.

The Image: There are 4 ways to acquire your image. For this tutorial, we are going to get the image from a disk file, so click the Browse button to find the file to import. This window will be displayed.
In the Explorer window that appears, navigate to the folder C:\Program Files\PCStitch Pro 9\Tutorials and select the file kids.bmp. The Import Wizard will open with a picture of two kids in the left hand frame.
The preview frames on the Import Wizard automatically shrink and grow with the size of the window. Try resizing the Import Wizard window and notice that the image grows to match the new size of the window. Size the window to make the most of your screen area but still be able to see this tutorial.
Other Options: The other methods to get your image include: From a Scanner or Digital Camera: PCStitch Pro can work with any TWAIN compatible device. When you select this option, you will pick the device and then follow device specific instructions to acquire the image.
From the Clipboard: This option will be enabled if there is a supported graphic image available on the Windows Clipboard. As an example, you could go into Windows Paint and Copy an image (which puts it on the clipboard), and then use this option to bring it into PCStitch Pro.
From the Last Imported Image: Each time you begin an import process, we save the image you use. So, if you need to restart for any reason, you can choose this option and PCStitch Pro will use the last image you worked with.

Note: The importing tutorial is broken down into 5 different steps. Click Here to view the next import topic: How to Crop the Image
See Also:

| Importing Overview

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