removing fuzz

Hi,

I'd like to remove the fuzz from the following image (created from a fax of line drawing):

http://www.beverlyhillscolonial.com/apts/cerro%5Fverde/image s/floorplan.gif

Specifically, I want to keep only the solid lines (walls, doorway paths, etc) and, if possible, the text labels that appear in the center of each room (Master Bedroom, etc). Everything else should become solid white. I've tried cleaning the image up hand, using the eraser and marquee tools, but this method is time-consuming and I know there are easier and more efficient ways. Does anyone know of some?

Thanks,
Lurisia

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Hi,

I'd like to remove the fuzz from the following image (created from a fax of line drawing):

http://www.beverlyhillscolonial.com/apts/cerro%5Fverde/image s/floorplan .gif

Specifically, I want to keep only the solid lines (walls, doorway paths, etc) and, if possible, the text labels that appear in the center of each room (Master Bedroom, etc). Everything else should become solid white. I've tried cleaning the image up hand, using the eraser and marquee tools, but this method is time-consuming and I know there are easier and more efficient ways. Does anyone know of some?
Thanks,
Lurisia

This looks to far gone to get a good clean up, I would use the transform tool to square the image up horizintaly and verticaly. Creat a new layer and place below image layer, drop the opacicy on the image layer and redraw nice clean lines on new layer (like tracing) Finaly text tool for room names.

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"cppaddict" wrote in message

Hi,

I'd like to remove the fuzz from the following image (created from a fax of line drawing):

http://www.beverlyhillscolonial.com/apts/cerro%5Fverde/image s/floorplan.gif
Specifically, I want to keep only the solid lines (walls, doorway paths, etc) and, if possible, the text labels that appear in the center of each room (Master Bedroom, etc). Everything else should become solid white. I've tried cleaning the image up hand, using the eraser and marquee tools, but this method is time-consuming and I know there are easier and more efficient ways. Does anyone know of some?

By far the easiest method would be to rescan this image
(assuming you scanned it in the first place), and set your black point a little higher so this noise doesn't get into the image in the first place.

Rick

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cppaddict wrote in
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Hi,

I'd like to remove the fuzz from the following image (created from a fax of line drawing):

http://www.beverlyhillscolonial.com/apts/cerro%5Fverde/image s/floorplan .gif

Specifically, I want to keep only the solid lines (walls, doorway paths, etc) and, if possible, the text labels that appear in the center of each room (Master Bedroom, etc). Everything else should become solid white. I've tried cleaning the image up hand, using the eraser and marquee tools, but this method is time-consuming and I know there are easier and more efficient ways. Does anyone know of some?
Thanks,
Lurisia

This looks to far gone to get a good clean up, I would use the transform tool to square the image up horizintaly and verticaly. Creat a new layer and place below image layer, drop the opacicy on the image layer and redraw nice clean lines on new layer (like tracing) Finaly text tool for room names.

Use a vector program for this method.

Stuart

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http://www.beverlyhillscolonial.com/apts/cerro%5Fverde/image s/floorplan.gif

Create a new layer and trace over it using the line tool. Type in new labels. Delete the original layer. Oh, and straighten it up a bit.

Use a vector program for this method.

Stuart

What is a vector program? Is one available within photoshop?

thanks,
cpp

cppaddict wrote:

Use a vector program for this method.

Stuart

What is a vector program? Is one available within photoshop?
thanks,
cpp

Photoshop is a raster program but has partial vector capabilities. What is the difference between vector and image (raster) formats? Raster image formats use a grid of small squares, known as pixels, to represent graphics. Each pixel in
a raster image has a specific location and colour value assigned to it. Raster images are also referred to
as bitmap images.

Vector drawing formats consist of elements which are defined mathematically as lines or curves and can
have solid, gradient, or patterned colour fills. Vector artwork is created in illustration and drawing
applications such as Adobe Illustrator, Macromedia FreeHand or CorelDraw and any CAD programs.
Unlike raster formats, vector drawings can be scaled to any size without loss of quality. Vector formats
are a better choice when the need to resize the image without the loss of clarity. Elements can be placed
on different layers, allowing for certain features to be isolated during editing, similar to photoshop's layer
system.

I personally would use a vector program (but I am biased in that way as it is what I mainly use) but you
could follow the other suggestions which still use photoshop. You have to decide whether you want it to
be a nice looking clean line drawing which is totally and easily editable, or just a quick thing for someone.

You could ask the originator whether they have a digital vector version they could send to you.

Stuart

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On Fri, 27 Feb 2004 09:42:40 +0000, Stuart wrote:

Vector drawing formats consist of elements which are defined mathematically as lines or curves and can
have solid, gradient, or patterned colour fills. Vector artwork is created in illustration and drawing
applications such as Adobe Illustrator, Macromedia FreeHand or CorelDraw

Stuart,

Thanks for the explanation. All good to know.

cpp