As we mentioned in Chapter 1, distinguishing the graphic tools as vector-based or bitmap-based does not mean that each tool cannot handle the other type. Each type of tool can interact with both vector and bitmap images on different levels. For example, vector applications can import and use bitmap images, but they will not give you the full editing features that the bitmap applications do.
Both vector and bitmap images are important in the design process. While you are designing a web layout, you need bitmap images to add to the design and vector elements to draw the lines, curves, and layout. The ...
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