export my finished project as an image?

[kasey]

how do i export my finished project as an image?

[Yata]

File - Save as - choose a file type and click "Save"

[kasey]

File - Save as - choose a file type and click "Save"

that simple?

[Yata]

Yep...just like any program.

Paint net uses it's own "Project" filetype with the extension ".pdn", which only paint net can use, so save it as (I recommend) a .png.

[Cornipsus]

I would recommend that, if the picture has multiple layers, you save it as both a .pdn and a .png. That way you can come back to it later and edit the individual layers.

[kasey]

I would recommend that, if the picture has multiple layers, you save it as both a .pdn and a .png. That way you can come back to it later and edit the individual layers.

oh, i saved it as a .jpg

can i go back and edit anything?

[usedHONDA]

Not unless you already closed PDN. If you still have it open, you can still save it as a png and get the full effect, but if you already closed it, your stuck with jpg. But that won't be much of a loss if you if it was a picture taken by a digital camera or a scanned image (you'll hardly notice the difference).

[kasey]

no its still open, but im content with what i have, one last thing, i downloaded the beta version and it said something about expiring, is this true?

[Yata]

You'll just need to download the new version when it's released.

[kasey]

but it will expire right?

i guess i should just download the regular version when this happens

or stay with the beta

will i loose anything when it expires?

[Yata]

No, your plugins and work will all be safe.

[usedHONDA]

I always download the latest beta version. There will be a newer version avalabele before it expires.

[Cornipsus]

And if you have an internet connection, it will automatically update (unless you have disabled automatic update).

[kasey]

i thought it said a new version wont come out till 2008?

[Yata]

This has gone to off topic.

There will be an update before 2008.

[usedHONDA]

4.0 will be comming out around 2008, but there will be plenty of beta versions before that.

[kasey]

oh good, srry this has gone so off topic but i just like to know things before i really get into this program, but i do have one last question, how do u install plugins?

[cjmcguinness]

oh good, srry this has gone so off topic but i just like to know things before i really get into this program, but i do have one last question, how do u install plugins?

Follow the instructions in the How to install Pluginsthread.

[Rick Brewster]

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