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Importing by reference is very useful when graphics are to be used more
than once. This cuts down considerably on the amount of computer space
that your graphics are taking up. That is how I use the "by reference"
option.
Good luck,
Lori MacKenzie
On Thu, 15 May 1997, SUZANNE PYLE wrote:
> Date: Thu, 15 May 1997 18:37:45 -0400
> From: SUZANNE PYLE <comline -at- STAR -dot- NET>
> To: TECHWR-L -at- LISTSERV -dot- OKSTATE -dot- EDU
> Subject: Frame imported graphics
>
> When you import into Frame, you have the option of importing by reference
> or copy into document. I can see the benefit in copying directly into the
> doc because Frame doesn't have to go hunting for graphics in some other
> directory which may not be with the source file. But, can you tell me good
> reasons for using the other option (import by reference)? I'm trying to
> make a wise decision on which way to go with graphic importing!
>
> thanks,
>
> Suzanne
>
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