Compatible File Formats

CREATE DESIGN is distinguished by its compatibility with external standardized file formats.
The following file formats can be imported:

Image File Formats

• *.bmp
• Bitmap
• Raster File Format
• Each individual square corresponds to a pixel that contains the color information.
• Import in CREATE DESIGN :
  Import Image Dialog Box
  Pattern Elements  Import Image... tool window
• *.jpeg
• Joint Photographic Experts Group
• A JPEG or JPG is an image file.
• Common image format based on pixels
• Import in CREATE DESIGN :
  Import Image Dialog Box
  Pattern Elements  Import Image... tool window
• *.png
• Portable Network Graphics
• PNG supports transparency and low-loss image compression.
• Import in CREATE DESIGN :
  Import Image Dialog Box
  Pattern Elements  Import Image... tool window
• *.tiff
• Tagged Image File Format
• Contains an image
• Commonly used for pictures with many colors, photos
• Supports layers and individual pages
• Import in CREATE DESIGN :
  Import Image Dialog Box
  Pattern Elements  Import Image... tool window

Shape Constructions

• *.dxf
• Drawing Interchange Format
• Vector-based file format for 2D CAD data exchange.
• Industry standard for 2D shapes and shape constructions
• Import in CREATE DESIGN :
  DXF-Import function File  DXF Import