Paint.net instructions for scrollsaw pattern sizing

[nrscroller]

Hi all

My old psp program won't run on windows 7. I am trying to use paint.net to resize patterns. Are there any simple instructions that I can print out and follow. I don't understand this aspect ratio thing and when I go to print in windows 7 I get this stupid window that wants to know what size photos I want. I just want to print out the resized pattern in a simple way.

Thanks

Bill

[new2woodwrk]

Here ya go Bill: Tutorials

I use paint.net.

At the bottom of the window you should see an "options" link -it's pretty small. From there you can set your printer preferences.

When I print I choose full - don't forget to uncheck the "Fit picture to frame" at the bottom

hope that helps somewhat

Also - forgot to mention:

"In Windows 7, Paint.NET does not have a way to print "actual size".

However, if you save it, then read it into MS Paint there is a page setup that will let you set the scaling to 100%. If you then print, it will print it actual size."

Or you can make the image into a pdf and print it actual size that way as well

I use the ms-paint method myself - it's easier and faster

Edited February 2, 2018 by new2woodwrk

[OCtoolguy]

I use a free program that has been around forever called IranView. It does so many things as far as working with pictures etc. It's not a "paint" program but you can do a lot with resizing images.

R

 

[Falcon]

I use foxit reader (free) a pdf program. Just drop your pattern in and you can make it as big as you want.

[Greenie]

Falcon, is foxit reader a downloadable program or is it part of Fox Fire browser?

Eddie

[new2woodwrk]

1 hour ago, Greenie said:

Falcon, is foxit reader a downloadable program or is it part of Fox Fire browser?

Eddie

https://www.foxitsoftware.com/

[Greenie]

Thanks so much for the link

[OCtoolguy]

Foxit is a great program and they stay on top of it with updates. I use it as my default PDF reader. Great program.

Ray