Mif2Go User's Guide: 5.7.2 Choosing how to convert graphics

5.7.2 Choosing how to convert graphics

You have two (for HTML/XML) or three (for RTF) ways to convert graphics to another format. Mif2Go handles the first two of the following:

§5.7.2.1 Using Mif2Go native graphics processing (RTF output only)

§5.7.2.2 Using FrameMaker graphic export filters (RTF or HTML output)

§5.7.2.3 Using third-party graphics converters (RTF or HTML output)

Table 5-2 and Table 5-3 summarize the types of processing your graphics are likely to need, based on:

• the document output type (HTML/XML or RTF)

• the original graphic format (JPEG, BMP, etc.) and access type (referenced or embedded)

• whether an anchored frame contains a single image with no added elements (such as callouts), or contains multiple images or added elements.

This is just a starting point; you might need to experiment with different methods and different settings to find the best way to handle graphics for your Mif2Go project.

For example, if you are converting graphics for use in WinHelp, be sure you understand when to use WMF and when to use BMP; see §8.6.1 Choosing a graphics format for WinHelp.

See §31 Working with graphics for more information.

Table 5-2 Basic graphic conversion options for HTML/XML

Image format	Access type	How to convert for use in HTML/XML output	Ref.
GIF, JPEG, PNG**	Referenced	OK as is; no conversion needed, except possibly rescaling	23.9
GIF, JPEG, PNG**	Embedded	Export from FrameMaker (default)	31.2.3
FM vector, FM equation, or compound* illustration		Use FM export filters to convert to GIF, JPEG, or PNG	5.7.2.2
Any other format**	Referenced	Use FM export filters to convert to GIF, JPEG, or PNG, or Use a 3rd-party tool to convert to GIF, JPEG, or PNG	5.7.2.2 5.7.2.3
Any other format**	Embedded	Use FM export filters to convert to GIF, JPEG, or PNG, or: 1. Export from FrameMaker, then 2. Use a 3rd-party tool to convert to GIF, JPEG, or PNG	5.7.2.2 5.7.3.2 5.7.2.3
Multiple images in the same anchored frame, or image with callouts, etc. *Single image, alone in its anchored frame

Table 5-3 Basic graphic conversion options for RTF

Image format	Access type	How to convert for use in RTF output	Ref.
BMP or WMF		OK as is; Mif2Go embeds BMP images in WMF	5.7.2.1
FrameImage, FM vector		Mif2Go converts automatically to WMF	5.7.2.1
FM equation or compound* illustration		Use FM export filters to convert to WMF or BMP	5.7.2.2
EPS**	Referenced	Use a 3rd-party tool (or FM filters) to convert to BMP or WMF	5.7.2.3
EPS**	Embedded	1. Set EpsiUsage=EPS or EpsiUsage=Retain (print RTF only), export from FrameMaker; then 2. Use a 3rd-party tool to convert to BMP or WMF	31.2.2.3 31.2.3
Any other format**	Referenced	Use a 3rd-party tool (or FM filters) to convert to BMP or WMF	5.7.2.3
Any other format**	Embedded	1. Export from FrameMaker, then 2. Use a 3rd-party tool to convert to BMP or WMF	5.7.3.2 5.7.2.3
Multiple non-BMP, non-WMF images in the same frame, or non-BMP, non-WMF image with callouts. *Single image, alone in its anchored frame

§6.14 Managing graphics for print RTF

§8.6 Managing graphics for WinHelp

§23 Including graphics in HTML

> 5 Setting basic conversion options > 5.7 Processing graphics > 5.7.2 Choosing how to convert graphics

Mif2Go User's Guide: 5.7.1 Understanding which graphics are included

Mif2Go User's Guide: 5.7.2.1 Using Mif2Go native graphics processing