This section only applies to Mac users.
PICT files were first produced by MacDraw and other object-oriented drawing programs. When you import a PICT file with the Import PICT command, multiple bitmap objects may be created, which can be edited individually later on. When you import a PICT file with the Import PICT as Bitmap command, the image is imported as a single bitmap object. The Trim, Clip, and Shear tools cannot be used on the imported bitmap. Bitmap objects imported with these commands automatically have PNG compression applied.
To import a PICT file:
1. Select File > Import > Import PICT or File > Import > Import PICT as Bitmap.
The Import PICT File dialog box opens.
2. Select the file to import, and click Open.
Alternatively, click the file to import and drag it into a window where a Vectorworks document is open.