Moving images from Photoshop to Indesign (CS4)

Hi,
I've designed a badge in Photoshop and want to add the graphic to my indesign project. But when I import the graphic it gets a white background by default when I want it to be transparent. I know there is a way but I've forgot!
Thanks
James

What file format have you saved it as?
PSD or TIF can have transparent backgrounds.
When you save as TIF make sure you check the box for Preserve Transparency.
If you have a white background in your image already, but have drawn a clipping path, then when you import the TIF file check the Show Options
You'll see this when you go to File>Place (show options is in the bottom left hand corner of the dialog box).
You should have the option to invoke the photoshop clipping path there.
If you have already placed your image with a photoshop clipping path then you can use the Object>Clipping Path>Options and select the path from the drop down menu.

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