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The Export Image dialog allows you to export your entire template or data entry form design, or specific objects on your template or form as an image file.

You can access the Export Image dialog using one of the following methods: 

• From the Template Design view:

• From the File menu, select Export Image. Alternatively, click on a blank area of the template using the secondary mouse button, and select Export Image from the context menu.

• Select one or more objects on the template, and from the File menu, select Export Image. Alternatively, click on one of the selected objects using the secondary mouse button and select Export Image from the context menu.

• From the Data Entry Form view: 

• From the File menu, select Export Image. Alternatively, click on a blank area of the form using the secondary mouse button, and select Export Image from the context menu.

• Select one or more objects and/or controls on the form, and from the File menu, select Export Image. Alternatively, click on one of the selected objects/controls using the secondary mouse button and select Export Image from the context menu.

The Export Image dialog contains the following options:

Export Image

• Export entire template image: When enabled, exports the entire template, including all objects, as an image file. Available when the Export Image dialog has been opened from the Template Design view.

• Export entire data entry form image: When enabled, exports the entire data entry form, including all controls and objects, as an image file. Available when the Export Image dialog has been opened from the Data Entry Form view.

• Export selected objects: When enabled, exports only selected objects on the template, or selected controls and objects on the form as an image file. This option is available only if you have selected one or more objects or controls on your template or form.

If you choose to export a barcode as an image, the resulting image file will contain the barcode as well as any quiet zones.

• Include non-printing objects: When enabled, all objects set to never print on the Selected Object property page will be exported to the image. Available when the Export Image dialog has been opened from the Template Design view.

Destination

• Copy to clipboard: Copies your export selection into the Windows clipboard. After you export the selection to the clipboard, you can then enter another Windows program and use that program's Paste command to bring the contents of the clipboard into the program.

• Save to file: Saves the template, form, or selected objects/controls as a single image file.

Image Options

• Transparent background: When selected, saves the exported image with a transparent background. Available when Save to file is selected in the Destination section of the dialog.

• Colors: Specifies the type of colors to be used in the exported file. From the dropdown list, select Auto, Monochrome, or Color.

• Resolution: The Resolution section specifies the resolution of the bitmap being exported, measured in dots-per-inch (dpi). For the best results, you should generally leave this setting at the default setting of Printer. If you choose to set a Custom resolution, the available range is 20 to 3000 dpi. Available when the Export Image dialog has been opened from the Template Design view.