I am trying to use the contour tool to create shading as I have done before, but it is not cooperating on this curve (on left). The object on the right shows the effect I want. When I try to reduce the offset, I strangely get the message "contour offset too large" and then I can't increase the number of steps to get a smoother gradation.test.cdr
Here's a rough idea, but I have uploaded the file because the pasted jpg doesn't show the difference very well.
Can anyone tell me how to fix this, or is it just another buggy thing?
Thanks!
ellenelle said:When I try to reduce the offset, I strangely get the message "contour offset too large"
It reduces OK in X7, but I don't have X5 to check.
You could maybe try doing it in two parts -- first, change the number of steps to 1, then reduce the offset to the required value, and finally increase the number of steps until the object is full again.
The message "Contour Offset is to large" means you will need to reduce this (Contour Offset) value. Try reducing this value first from say 0.017" TO 0.007", Then increase the steps.
Works as expected here in x6
Hope it helps
Hmmm, if you reduce the contour offset it allows more contours, not less, so something is reversed in your system.
Will the attached file work, or even open in your system?
test1.cdr