Re: graphics

by "Mike O'Lary" <ctfuzzy(at)canopy.net>

Date:	Wed, 06 Dec 2000 11:03:16 -0500
To:	jtrimble(at)vartec.net, hwg-basics(at)mail.hwg.org
In-Reply-To:
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".eps"

Identifies a file as: Encapsulated Post Script

Think of it as an "all inclusive" file.

Normally, if you create a document (for instance) in a font a viewer does
not have their system will simply substitute a font that *is* on your
system. .eps simply includes ALL the components needed to make a file
"work" right along with the file. So, in this example, the font you
originally selected for the document will be ~included~ with the file.

Now, .eps files can do a **LOT** more than just that simple example, but
the concept is the same regardless of the features actually incorporated in
any particular .eps file.

HTH,
Fuzzy.

At 09:08 AM 12/6/00 -0600, jtrimble(at)vartec.net wrote:
>Dear list members,
>
>I am looking at a site that offers graphics and many of them have an .eps
>extension.  Does anyone know what that means?
>
>Thanks,
>Julie
>

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