scanning in set design

jpinchot · Post by **jpinchot** » Wed Dec 17, 2014 2:20 pm

I am a new user and I apologize if this question has already been asked and answered.

I have a set design on an 8 1/2 x 11 piece of paper. I would like to scan it in and do my lighting design over it. Is this possible?

Post by **admin** » Wed Dec 17, 2014 3:37 pm

Yes, this is easily possible. The scanned file should be saved in a format that the system supports (jpg and png are pretty universal). Then, choose Insert->Graphic from File... from LXFree for Java's Format menu.

You may want to add a layer specifically for the scanned image to keep it separate from other objects in the drawing.

jpinchot · Post by **jpinchot** » Wed Dec 17, 2014 4:24 pm

Is PDF supported?

Post by **admin** » Thu Dec 18, 2014 6:48 pm

PDF is not currently supported by LXFree for Java. But, we are looking into using an open source library to allow PDF graphics to be imported.

Post by **admin** » Sat Dec 20, 2014 6:56 pm

LXFree for Java 1.3.2 is now available. This new version adds the ability to import PDF files using the Format->Insert->Graphic from File... command.