Click on the layer and drag it into intended location. Next, use the Text Tool to add labels (eg.Ĭontinue to arrange each layer as needed.Click in the area intended for text, drag diagonally to reserve space for a text box, release, and then click inside the new text box to type in labels. Letters are recommended, as they easily distinguish between panels and avoid confusion between figure numbers that exist elsewhere. When all layers of images and text are complete, then select Crop Tool to cut out unnecessary space from your figure edges.Click in a corner at the desired edge of your figure, hold and drag the cursor to the opposite corner of the desired edge of your figure, then release. Hit Enter to crop to the selected surface area. Navigate to Image > Flatten Image to combine all layers into a single, flat image.Scale your image to fit page size and resolution requirements.Select Image > Scale Image… and use the Width and Height image size boxes to set a print size, while also considering a resolution between 300 and 600 DPI. Note that as resolution increases, print size decreases unless the image is scaled larger, and vice versa. Lastly, export your new figure image to your computer by choosing File > Export As… and adding in the corresponding name for your new file (eg.When prompted, choose LZW as compression type and select Export.Ĭongratulations! You now have combined panels into a single image.Ī few considerations while combining panels: If your figures have numerous pictures, charts, or small text, they will render best at a resolution of 600dpi. It is preferable to scale each panel to a uniform resolution before combining, so that some panels do not appear blurry and others clear. You may also export your new figure as another file type and use PACE to convert your files to TIF.
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