Exporting a different size to the document

[MickM]

I have a document that needs to be exported (as a gif) in two different sizes. The first size is easy - it's the document size itself (1072 pixels wide by 1840 pixels tall) and that works just fine. However, I also need to export a version that is cropped at the bottom and those pixel dimensions are 1072 x 1776). When I bring up the Export dialog box I am apparently given the opportunity to enter an alternate size to export (see the attachment) so I change the height from 1840 to 1776 and leave the width the same, but all that happens is that the document is rescaled to the new dimensions (with unwanted aliasing effects). I also noticed there is a menu where I could select something other than Whole Document, however Whole Document is the only choice in all cases. It appears the intent of the dialog box is to only affect either the aspect ratio or resolution of the export.

Is there a way, or could there be a way made, whereby I can select my own partial view to export. I know I can change the document size in the Document Setup dialog box before exporting, but I was hoping to leave the document alone and just do what I wanted in the Export dialog box.

[walt.farrell]

This seems more like a question than a bug report. But assuming you're using Designer or Photo, what you probably want is the Export Persona, and possibly two different Slices.

[MickM]

Thanks Walt (and also for not growling at me for clearly using the wrong forum). I'm a newbie so didn't even know the Export Persona existed. I did find it a bit confusing to figure out how the Export Persona worked, but I eventually got there and was able to achieve what I was after. The only (admittedly wimpy) thing I might say in my RTFM defense is that I think what I tried to do within the Export form seemed an intuitive thing for a newbie to try. 

If a moderator is watching, please feel free to delete this thread - I don't think it served a purpose other than highlighting my ignorance...

[Old Bruce]

38 minutes ago, MickM said:

I don't think it served a purpose other than highlighting my ignorance...

I think this should stay up. Don't worry about your ignorance showing, ignorance is a temporary condition. Soon you'll be giving others good advice and not just asking questions.