New in AVA Suite

We’ve upgraded the Combine to Image command with a new, easy-to-use interface and some helpful features. 

Visible layers and images can be combined to form a new image. This can be useful for creating a simple file in JPEG format, for example, to give to a customer who does not have AVA. Combining to an image is not the same as fusing, because fusing removes the original layers, whereas combining leaves the original layers exactly as they are.

Combining to Image

1. Make any layers and images you wish to combine to a new image visible. 
2. If you only want to combine a small area, create a selection with one of the selection tools first. If there is no active selection, the whole file will be combined. 
3. Select Combine to Image from the Separate Menu, or click on the Combine To Image button in the toolbar. The following options will open:
   
4. Select your desired Image Type and a new image will be created; this will be an exact copy of what is currently visible. 
5. All the original layers and images can now be removed if they are no longer needed. Or you may wish to split them into a new file for future use or reference.

Working with Indexed Images

1. Go to Separate > Combine to Image 
2. Choose 'Indexed' Image Type
3. Tick Always Include White 
   

Always Include White

• When exporting 8-bit (colour-indexed) images, you’ll see a new option called ‘Always Include White Colour.’
• Turning this on ensures that the lookup colour table for your 8-bit image always includes white, even if your design doesn’t use it.

No More Duplicate Chips:

• We’ve cleaned things up! When separating to 8-bit images, the command now automatically removes any duplicate colour chips, streamlining your workflow.

These improvements make working with 8-bit images smoother and more reliable. 

Auto from Profile

The application determines the correct image type from the selected ICC profile. The option takes sRGB as the default profile.

Select a profile

Allows you to select a profile through which the software will create your new image.

Older Versions

Visible layers and images can be combined to form a new image. This can be useful for creating a simple file in JPEG format, for example, to give to a customer who does not have AVA. Combining to an image is not the same as fusing, because fusing removes the original layers, whereas combining leaves the original layers exactly as they are.

1. Make any layers and images you wish to combine to a new image visible. 
2. If you only want to combine a small area, create a selection with one of the selection tools first. If there is no active selection, the whole file will be combined. 
3. Select Combine to Image from the Separate Menu, or click on the Combine To Image button in the toolbar. The following options will open:
   
   
4. Click on the required depth for the new image (it does not have to be the same depth as the original image). A new image will be created; this will be an exact copy of what is currently visible. 
5. All the original layers and images can now be removed if they are no longer needed. Or you may wish to split them into a new file for future use or reference.

Adding the Combine to Layer function to a Palette

Save valuable time in your day to day tasks by adding Combine to Image as a button to your Palette, allowing you to create new images with just one click.

Doing so could not be more simple:

1. Go to AVA Menu > Settings > Menus.
2. Click on the disclosure triangle for the Separate Menu to access the drop down list of functions.
3. Drag the settings handler located next to Combine to Image into your Palette.
4. To use Combine to Image on any file, just click the newly created button in your Palette. Please note that it will always create a 24 bit Image.
5. To add Combine to Image to an existing button, simply drag the settings handler onto the button in the Palette.