Re: Dia graphics fuzzy when embedded and converted to pdf

[Lars Clausen <lrclause cs uiuc edu>]

On 01 May 2002, Daryl Manning wrote:
> This is a strange one...
> 
> When I use dia exported png or jpg diagrams and embed them in either
> OpenOffice or KWord and then save them out to a ps or pdf the diagrams
> appear quite "fuzzy" and there is a reddish haze around black lettering
> on the white backgrounds.
> 
> It only happens with dia (for instance, other embedded pngs and jpgs
> seem ok). I was wondering if it was one of the settings that I have or
> something else I haven't thought of.
> 
> Anyone got any ideas what this might be?

I've seen a red haze around graphics embedded in XFig and exported to PDF
(though not postscript).

First thing: Dia uses vector drawing.  If at all possible, export in vector
drawing formats (PostScript, CGM, DXF, WPG, SVG, WMF,...).  The difference
is *huge* (if, that is, the new KWord doesn't do like 1.1.1 which converts
EPS into a bitmap!).

Second thing: Definitely don't use JPG.  It is lossy and works best on
photo-style images.  Sharp contrasts become very blurry and ugly, and Dia
diagrams are nothing but sharp contrasts.

Does this happen with files exported from, say, XFig?

-Lars

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