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plAce Multiple eps grApHics
Vector graphics offer several advantages over raster images, including sharper edges
and free scaling without deteriorating image quality. To take advantage of these
benefits, you might want to maintain vector files as vector objects instead of rasterizing
them. Photoshop CS6 gives you the option to do exactly that — maintaining vector
information and raster information in the same file.

1. With aftermath.psd open, open the Mini Bridge panel (Window>
Extensions>Mini Bridge) if the panel is not already open. Note:

2. Click the Rating.eps thumbnail to select it. If you place a native
Illustrator file from the
3. Press Command/Control and then click the Tantamount.eps file to add it Mini Bridge panel, you
to the active selection. can define the Crop To
These vector graphics were created in Adobe Illustrator and saved as EPS files. (The EPS area for the placement,
format supports both raster and vector information, however, so don’t assume that an but you can’t access any of
EPS file always contains only vector information. the other options that are
available when you open
4. Click either of the selected thumbnails and drag into the aftermath.psd an Illustrator file.
image window to place both files.
Unlike opening or placing a native Illustrator file, there are no further options when you
place an EPS file.

The cursor icon
shows how many
files are being placed.

Press Command/Control
to select non-contiguous
files in the panel.

After releasing the
mouse button, the first
selected file appears
with crossed diagonal
lines (not yet finalized).

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