[quote=Brian Robison;916156]
However, as a side note, I shorten the steps myself by not leaving Corel Draw. I've tested Rodney's method both ways and can't see the advantage to going into PhotoPaint. I know the steps by heart and have for probably a year or more. Takes only a minute or two.
I change a lot of Vector art into a bitmap before lasering.
These are the modified steps.
(1) Choose the image and convert to grayscale 300dpi.
(2) Under Bitmap, resample to the proper size.
(3) Under Effects / Adjust/ Brightness, Contrast, Intensity bump up Brightness 25, Contrast 25, Intensity 0 (these setting will stay after you do them the first time)
(4) Under Bitmaps / Sharpen / Unsharp Mask / percentage 500. Radius 2.
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Another step I use is:
(5) Under Bitmaps / Mode / Black & White use a dithered pattern and preview to adjust intensity as needed.

I also sometimes adjust (3) Brightness and Contrast settings to suit photo.

Using these steps I get nearly identical results as Photgrav 2.1, as Brian stated, without leaving CorelDraw.

Thanks to all involved!

Neal
Lasertech Alaska