Could someone give me in-depth instructions on how to block a section of picture, and adjust the transparency around this blocked section? I cannot figure out how to do this. I am using PhotoImpact XL.

Like this:

http://www.scrapbook-bytes.com/galle...cat=fav&page=1

Thanks in advance
Holly
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On this layout... http://www.scrapbook-bytes.com/galle...cat=500&page=1, I think I did exactly what you are asking.

Firstly, I selected my eyes. Then I inverted the selection. I made sure the option "Preserve Base Image" [F5] was deselelected and I turned my selection into an object. [Since I had inverted, my sleection was everything except my eyes.]

I then reduced the transparency of that new object to about 35.

Hope that helps? Please let me know if you need more detailed instructions!

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Jacquel THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!! I had been thinking all day at work that you would have replied and had the answer for me!! I was obviously missing a step - it is so easy now!!

Thanks again!!
Gotta get scrappin'

Holly
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Holly, the pleasure was all mine!

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