LaserSoft Imaging

Yes it's a bit frivilous but while we are on the topic of the BEST desktop scanner software I may as well wonder.

The use of the term "dpi" for scanner resolution seems incorrect by all measures when it comes to digital images, even according to Adobe. So, what are the chances of LaserSoft changing the "dpi" to "ppi" ? like high end drum scanner software.

So forgive me if this seems stupid but I am an advocate of correct terminology with all due respect to everyone.

A big time SilverFast user. Thanks for listening.

ps: I welcome all feedback and thoughts on this, with an open mind.

<font size=-1>[ This Message was edited by: SennaF1 on 2001-10-19 16:39 ]</font>

Senna,

I think your idea is a valid one, but lpi, ppi, and dpi are all such confusing and interchangeable terms. In fact, noted author Dan Margulis, in "Professional PhotoShop 6" goes on for about 5 pages trying to explain the origin of each term, and how it's used.

Basically, with the exception of DPI or LPI when it's used to describe halftone dots, all of the terms describe the same thing.

I think Lasersoft has done the smart thing by calling it DPI, because that's the most common and accepted term, and the term that almost all scanner manufacturers use to describe resolution.

Also, I think that changing something like that would really throw off a lot of the less experienced Silverfast users.

It's great to see people focusing in on really small details in this forum, though; trying to make the best scanning software even better!

Thanks for the response ianders, I suppose the masses would go "HMMMM?"

From time to time I get to teach people at work about scanning and resolution, and I absolutely use ppi because that's truly what it is. However, I also have to accept that majority of people don't get this.

I haven't read Dan Margulis's book, but Ben Willmore explains it in one page and Extremely concisely. I imagine all the experts know the difference.

Like I said "Frivilous", but thanks for listening.