How to export a .bmp true to size

[jjhall77]

I'm trying to export a .bmp file true to size and import into Paint shop Pro. I'm not having any luck. I've tried different zoom modes, I guess not the right one. It's Autocad that I need help with Paint pro will make it true to what ever size it's exported.

 

[CADaver]

A bmp is a BITMAP, not a scaled representation. All that can be controlled is the number of pixels (vert. and horiz.) used to make the picture.

 

[rKeyTek]

I'm assuming you're exporting out of "RENDER" mode in AutoCAD. Right????

If so, here's what I figured out with the help of Photoshop.

When I export out of AutoCAD and I go to the options for FILE and I choose BMP ... and I choose "USER DEFINED" for size ....

52 pixels equals an inch. This is provided you export a square image. ... for example 52 by 52 for "X" & "Y" ...
Or another example ... 1050 by 1050 ...

When I did this ... I opened the file in Photoshop and went to "Image Size" to see the current properties.

Base on a couple of files ... a pattern emerged which allowed me to do some math.

Afterwards I was able to predict the image size in inches before I opened the file Photoshop.

52 was the magic number!

Also per Photoshop .... all the images were set 52 resolution.

Hope that helps.

Rich