Full Version: How do I make this into an oval with
From: Carl (CSEWELL) [#4]
10 Oct 2006
To: BrianC (INKSQUIRTER) [#1] 10 Oct 2006
Try the envelope tool, using a single curve. Let me know if you need more explanation than that.
I think the problem you are having is that any distortion that you apply to your ragged-edge circle changes the ragged-edge non-uniformly. You want to keep the uniform edge, but change the overall shape to an ellipse.
Play with the envelope tool by dragging individual corners and watch the results. I created two offset circles and then combined them. With the envelope tool, I was able to keep the distance between the two circle uniform, which should work the same for your circle.
I'm running V12 so I don't know how things have change with X3.
From: BrianC (INKSQUIRTER) [#5]
10 Oct 2006
To: James (TILER02) [#2] 10 Oct 2006
James, I want to keep the scalloped edge and if I just change the oval to the size I want it skews the scallops on the sides to flatter and the top and bottom become more pointed.
I need to keep them even around the oval.
From: Buzz [#6]
10 Oct 2006
To: BrianC (INKSQUIRTER) [#5] 10 Oct 2006
Hi Brian,
It would be hard to get the outer ring from our rope design to do what you want, because it was hand drawn. (uneven)
So I quickly made up what you wanted, see if this will work for you.
I hope this helps.
EDITED: 10 Oct 2006 by BUZZ
From: BrianC (INKSQUIRTER) [#7]
10 Oct 2006
To: Buzz [#6] 10 Oct 2006
Tom,
Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!!!
Could you explain to me how easy it probably was to do?
You would think I was from Missouri.......even some Michiganders have to be shown :S
From: Buzz [#8]
10 Oct 2006
To: BrianC (INKSQUIRTER) [#7] 10 Oct 2006
From: Barbara (RGILE) [#9]
12 Oct 2006
To: Buzz [#8] 12 Oct 2006
Thanks for the tip.
Barbara :-)