How to crop an image in CalderaRIP with the Display module?

Sometimes, it is useful to create a small selection of an image for a test print, allowing you to check color accuracy and other details without printing the entire image.

This article will guide you through the steps to select a portion of an image and print it using CalderaRIP.

1. Import the image with FileMan as you normally would:
   
   
   
2. Once in the ImageBar, double-click the image icon (or single-click the name of the file) to open the Display module.
   
   
3. Click on the last icon on the left to open the Vector tools:
   
   
   
4. In this example, we use the rectangle tool to select the desired area of the image. Then click on the first icon at the top (dotted square) to open the Edition menu:
   
   
   
5. Select Copy:
   
   
   
6. The selected area will now appear as a separate image in the ImageBar:
   
   
   
7. Now you can drag and drop the cropped image onto your printer driver to print it. Here are some suggestions for printing:
   • Once in the Print Module, click on Page Setup.
   • In the icons to the left of the preview, select the 1:1 icon (Original Size) and the Landscape Image Orientation.
   • If your production requires it, go to the Crop Marks tab. Enable them and choose the Standard crop.
   • When you are done, click on Print (or close and go back to the Print Module).
8. (Optional) For a more precise selection, you can move the area to copy by using the Edition tool (of active selection) available in the same pull-down menu.