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Posted on 08/10/07 4:36:20 PM |
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akathewb
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Step and Repeat rotation page 42, 4th edition
2 items 1. What is the best way to draw and fill the rectangle? 2. When the rectangle rotates it losses its sharpness, is there a way to prevent this from happening? Thanks, akathewb |
Posted on 08/10/07 5:32:43 PM |
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David Asch
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Re: Step and Repeat rotation page 42, 4th edition
The quickest way would be to use the rectangular marquee tool. There will be some loss of sharpness as it is being drawn at an angle; this happens with all distortion and transformation techniques. Another method is to use the shape tool set to path mode. The technique works in almost the same way but does not create individual layers and can be scaled up and down with no loss of quality (although you will still get lose degree of sharpness); you can even create a custom shape from the finished artcile for future use. _________________ A happy-go-lucky chap, always dressed in black |
Posted on 08/10/07 6:55:03 PM |
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dave.cox
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Re: Step and Repeat rotation page 42, 4th edition
Create a rectangle with the marquee tool, or the shape tool. Rotate it, and then fill it after you are finished rotating it, and you will get a nice sharp rectangle. |
Posted on 08/10/07 7:00:38 PM |
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akathewb
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Re: Step and Repeat rotation page 42, 4th edition
Thanks Guys, I am enjoying working thru this book and will try out both of your techniques. Also thanks for responding so quickly. Have an Awsome day! |