Questions tagged [flatten]
In a graphic manipulation programme, merging multiple layers containing objects, and thus creating a single, "flat" image (where manipulating the objects on the previously separate layers becomes difficult/impossible).
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How to flatten TIFF files when exporting from Adobe Illustrator
I am trying to prepare some vector drawings for publication, of which the outlet in question require the images to be submitted as TIFFs. I have been doing the images in Adobe Illustrator, but I've ...
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Figma flatten doesn't show my vector shape
So I tried to combine several vectors of an illustration component and when I flatten them, it doesn't really work. I tried to union them first and then flatten and still doesn't work. Is there maybe ...
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Flatten PDF layers on job export
I read a good book on DTP. The author stated, that one should flatten layers on PDF export from them DTP program. Unfortunately the author doesn't explain this further. I would like to ask, why ...
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Inkscape to Gimp - Layers
I am a beginner in everything but especially GIMP. I used Inskcape to create a cover for my coloring book. It has multiple layers and transparencies. I know I have to flatten the transparencies. ...
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Adobe Illustrator: How to consolidate complex objects?
Sometimes when I'm working on a piece, I'll use multiple resource intensive patterns & effects like Transforms, 3D revolves, etc. to the point where the document becomes slow and unstable. Then i'...
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Remove Alpha Channel vs Flatten Image in GIMP
Does anyone know how Remove Alpha Channel works and what Flatten Image exactly does (e.g. what operations it performs and in what sequence)? In particular, I'm trying to understand why they produce ...
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How to stop losing adjustment effect in photoshop when saving image?
Ok, this problem is driving me round the bend. Basically whenever I try to save my finished drawing on photoshop CS6, the background texture to my drawing darkens considerably. Here are some photos of ...
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Flatten visible layers into a new one in Sketch
Is there any way to create a new layer which is an image of the flattened visible layers? Basicly the equivalent of Photoshop's Command+Option+Shift+E shortcut in Sketch.
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"Flatten" vector image in Illustrator so that invisible objects are not included
I have multiple objects on top of each other in various layers. Now I would like to export a version of my file where only the visible parts of all the objects and layers will be included. How do I ...
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How to flatten pdf when exporting in Illustrator
I need to flatten my PDFs when I export illustrator files. I don't want to do it manually selecting every item, but I would like the export to come out flattened. What is the best method? Or would ...
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“Flattening” overlapping paths in Inkscape
I have 2 black separated areas: Actually the 2 black areas have a different shape and are separated by white line of constant stroke width (shown in red here): When I put this fiuigure over a ...
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Do I need to flatten an artwork made in Indesign, which will be used for an e-mail blast?
I am currently working on an artwork which I plan to use for an email blast and not for print. Since I am new with InDesign, I want to know if I need to flatten the fonts / transparencies like what I ...
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How to quickly find all transparent objects in an artwork in Illustrator?
I have document with 15000 paths. I used a lot blending modes, blur effects and gradients with transparent nodes. I need to convert it to EPS. I found most of transparent objects, but over 50 more I'm ...
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How to connect two objects as union precisely?
I'm now reading this tutorial which describes how to create a simple to-do list iOS icon. On the tutorial, the author combines two rectangles as union in Sketch 3. However, when I tried to duplicate ...
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How do I make objects created with transform effect into an actual object?
Say, you apply transform as an effect and make a bunch of rotated copies of an object. Now those copies are an effect and if you center the object it will only center the original object and not the ...