On 4/22/05, MoNKi <lsmonki-basura@...637...> wrote:
And why not convert automatically the transparent areas to a bitmap when exporting a PS? We can't always does the "Dropper tool trick" with complex transparencies. This is the way Freehand and Illustrator does it.
1 Because when I export PS, I want to get PS, not an embedded bitmap. I am supposed to know the capabilities of PS and create my design accordingly. If I really want a bitmap in PS, I want to create and embed it myself with full control over resolution, colors, etc. An _unexpected_ embedded bitmap often means the PS file has become simply unusable.
2 Because PS is a dead end format, not worth putting lots of resources into. Better spend the same resources on supporting PDF with real transparency.