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duncanapple

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Jun 12, 2008
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Hello all,

So I have a good handle on how previews work in A3, as far as settings, what they are good for, etc. I just have one simple question.

Say I shoot in RAW and upon import I generate my previews to a smaller size (because the computer I edit with is only a 13 inch screen) such as a quality of 8 (half size). I then do my editing and want to export the full resolution (not half size) edited version as a jpeg to my desktop or some folder so I can attach it in an email to send.

Because my preview size was set to 8, even when exporting am I always limited to that smaller size, or is this setting just strictly for the display on my machine only - ie the exporting process ignores what my preview settings are?

I know a lot has been written on previews so hopefully you haven't stopped reading by this point! I just cant find this (perhaps obvious?) answer anywhere.

Thanks -
 
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