| To cut out an image area |
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| 1 | On the Layers palette, click the layer that contains the image area that you want to cut out. |
| 2 | Choose Image  Object Extractor. |
The Object Extractor dialog box appears, with the Brush tool  activated by default. |
| 3 | Adjust the brush size by moving the Brush size slider. |
| 4 | In the preview area, draw a line along the edges of the image area that you want to cut out. |
| Ensure that the selection outline slightly overlaps the surrounding background and completely surrounds the area in a closed ring. |
| 5 | Choose the Fill tool  , and click inside the area you want to cut out. |
| An overlay covers the image area that you clicked. |
Note: If the selection outline is not closed, the fill covers the entire image. If this is the case, click the Eraser tool  to clear the fill, and then complete the selection outline with the Brush tool. |
| 6 | Click Process to preview the result. |
| If you are not happy with the result, click Edit Mask to return to the previous view and touch up the cutout. |
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Choose the Eraser tool
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Move the Accuracy slider to a higher value if the object has an intricate or complex outline.
The Accuracy slider is available only after you click Process.
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Click Reset. The Reset button is available only before you click Process and clears both the fill and the selection outline.
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Mark the Hide Mask check box.
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Type or set a value in the Brush size box.
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Type or set a value in the Zoom box.
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Click the Zoom to 100% button
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Click the Fit Image to Window button
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Using the Pan tool
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You can switch from the Brush tool to the Eraser tool by right-clicking and dragging in the preview area.
