Re: [Pen Tool] Creating n/s uniform shapes in Avatar/Graphics Help http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r16503250 en Wed, 02 Dec 2009 08:38:20 EDT Wed, 02 Dec 2009 08:38:20 EDT Re: [Pen Tool] Creating n/s uniform shapes http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16504183 Action_Man : That is most excellent FB, i think one of the points was misaligned as you say but if you get your guide rules in the wrong place that would be the outcome :D .

When setting the guide lines its easier to do this by increasing the image magnification to maybe 400% or 800%, as per the image below ...

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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16504183 Sat, 15 Jul 2006 05:01:39 EDT Re: [Pen Tool] Creating n/s uniform shapes http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16503250 fourboxers : I gave it a try, one of my curves looks off :(

Thanks A_M
]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16503250 Fri, 14 Jul 2006 23:25:23 EDT Re: [Pen Tool] Creating n/s uniform shapes http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16502390 dandelion :
said by Action_Man See Profile :

Well i`ll start not knowing if anyones interested.

DEFINITELY! Will give it a try. :D]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16502390 Fri, 14 Jul 2006 20:48:30 EDT Re: [Pen Tool] Creating n/s uniform shapes http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16500650 Action_Man : Well i`ll start not knowing if anyones interested.

Firstly create File/New 400x400.

Now we need to place rulers/guides - set these @ co-ords 50/120/200/280/300 - Do this horizontally and vertically (See Image1).

Now goto Rectangle Tool and change it to circle (by holding down mouse button).

When the circle is selected goto axis point 50/50 and drag to the opposite corner (300/300), this should give you a uniform circle in the center, as per the image below.

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Now go back to the Rectangle Tool and change it to Rectangle, goto axis point 50 and drag through to 120, do this in each corner until you something similar to the image below.

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Now go back to the Rectangle Tool and change it to circle, place any size circle anywhere on the page then goto the bottom and see Properties - change this to W=100 H=100 X=150 Y=150.

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Now goto Select/Select All.

Now Goto Modify/Combine Paths/Punch - do this until you only have the original shape, minus a few cut-outs.

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Now we need to alter the curves, along the top of the shape see the three bezier points, drag your mouse over these three, then drag the middle point over to the next right guide line, as per the image below.

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Now you need to do this to the other three points in a clockwise fashion, ending up with something like the image below.

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That is the basic shape, now you can do whatever you like with it, what i did was goto Commands/Creative/Twist and Fade/Apply then select each individual layer and alter the colour.

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If i have missed any vital points out i`m sure you`ll let me know ...
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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16500650 Fri, 14 Jul 2006 15:53:50 EDT [Pen Tool] Creating n/s uniform shapes http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16500206 Action_Man : Adobe/Macromedia Fireworks.

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Tutorial to follow :

If anyones interested that is :D ...
]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16500206 Fri, 14 Jul 2006 14:42:26 EDT