Im not sure if this'll come out right-- but this is my deal. I need to fit a straight object to a curved path. I know how to fit Text to a path- but cant seem to figure out a way to curve this object to a curved path so i can be done with this design.
Ive read a few posts about some Macro that can do it--
Anyone help?
Thanks
James
if you want a macro:
http://oberonplace.com/products/fitobjects/index.htm
JJs Customs said:I need to fit a straight object to a curved path.
reading this phrase, seems that what you need is to use the Envelope Tool or Powerclip
The macro you sggested is available for Corel X3 & X4, but not for Corel CX5. For X5 where can I get it?
namaste,
i´m sorry, i don´t mentioned any macro.
the best way is to follow jeff´s advice as i did .
( it´s marked as verified answer with green frame)
monster# 1 means jeff himself , because he´s the founder of macromonster :-)
in case you didn´t succeed , please write more details
best of luck
Work using a copy of the object... not the original object... in case something goes sideways on you.
In fact it's a good idea to work on a copy of the whole file... name it version 2 or somethin'
As Ariel says you may be able to use the envelope tool to good effect.
Move the object you want to fit to the curve close to the curve where you want it to be when done.
Be sure the object is just one object or ungroup it if more than one object making up the main object.
You could use the node shaping tool to fit whatever part of the object can be fit by moving nodes.
the 'dd'
As Ariel said, I think you should use the "Envelope Tool"
Could you upload an example?
JJs Customs said:Im not sure if this'll come out right-- but this is my deal. I need to fit a straight object to a curved path. I know how to fit Text to a path- but cant seem to figure out a way to curve this object to a curved path so i can be done with this design.
It's possible to have a shape (or group of shapes) be enveloped by another Closed Curve.Tip: add nodes to shapes and make all segments curve segments for easier conforming to a new shape.I'm not using the envelope docker at all. Tip: click on the edge of the shape to have the envelope apply.Hopefully the next version will have an apply icon on the envelope property bar for more intuitive operation.You can also save an envelope for the future to apply to other shapes.
Thanks everyone. I made of a pic so you guys can have a better idea.
This is CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X4, btw. :)
Try converting the red ellipse line to an object the same width as the object to be shaped.
Then try Jeff's method.
You may have to play with it a bit to get the exact effect you want... eg: length and width of control object line... or whatever.
another way is to use the object ("the arrow") as a Artistic Media brush and drag over the line
You guys are AWESOME!! With your help i got the desired results!
I am a CorelDRAW Forum user from now on.
Thanks a Million Guys!
You could always just draw it using guides, smart fill, the shape tool. and weld to create just one of the desired pattern. Then rotating copies.
hi,
another jeff´s great tut , but when i follow it , something is not right.
the fill doesn´t follow the object exactly.
could anyone please correct me ?
thanks!
jadeoasis said: another jeff´s great tut , but when i follow it , something is not right. the fill doesn´t follow the object exactly...
another jeff´s great tut , but when i follow it , something is not right. the fill doesn´t follow the object exactly...
try this:
jadeoasis said: another jeff´s great tut , but when i follow it , something is not right. the fill doesn´t follow the object exactly. could anyone please correct me ? thanks!
it's a group of black and yellow rectangles or is a group of yellow rectangles under a black background? sometimes all you need is to edit your envelope
hi jeff,
thanks to your advise, my prolem´s been solved.
if we don´t add extra nodes to our original graphic, than
we can´t expect nice result :-)
glad to learn from the monster# 1
i wish, that everyone finds the right answer here on site:-)
cheers!
jadeoasis said: thanks to your advice, my problem´s been solved. glad to learn from the monster# 1
thanks to your advice, my problem´s been solved. glad to learn from the monster# 1
Glad to help... I hope in the future, we can apply envelope to bitmaps... ;-)