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If I draw something in Xara, and want to use the Mould Tool - no problems.
However, if I have an image (a .jpg), is there any way of moulding that image?
For example, I might have a label that I want to wrap around a bottle, for which I would need something like the Mould tool.
So, is there a way of achieving this in Xara?
Yes, but only via a bodgy workaround, I'm afraid...
Use your bitmap to define an art brush and then draw a suitably curved line, stroke it with the brush and tinker with line width and stroke profiles to adjust the "moulding" effect.
Phil - What are the chances of the Mould Tool being updated. And the Bitmap Tracer. And other features that have been more or less ignored over the years?
+1
It is also possible to use the bitmap tracer to create a vector image and mould that. I seem to remember giving an example of that in a tutorial many years ago.
Hi,
I'm definitely not skilled in this, but I was wondering if AV Bros Page Curl wouldn't help. We received a demo version of this a few versions ago (X9, I think) and I bought the full version of the plugin and then never used it. Here is an attempt to roll up a photo to give you an idea as to some possibilities. I need to read the manual.
Attachment 119241
Here is a link to the AV Bros Gallery. Scroll down to see the label on the cylindrical CD box.
I've never got results that keep the clarity of the image, when using the bitmap tracer.
Unless someone has a tutorial that show a great result after the trace.
Would be good if the Mould Tool did, what most of us imagine it should do!
+1 I agree Rik, there have been times I wanted to manipulate a bitmap like that too.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rik
+1 A mesh warp and a mesh gradient tool have been long asked for
+1 :cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by angelize
Definitely +1!
I guess the work done on the stroke would facilitate the bitmap warp aspect.
Also beefing up the tool would be great, like the ability to add subdivisions to tweak the shape inside.
Marc
Yes, exactly. The code behind the art brushes could be used to upgrade the mould feature, and possibly implement a mesh fill feature, - but it's a management decision.
Phil
Serif has this on their roadmap for affinity designer. You guys need to beat them to it.
using bitmap tracer
Ha! This is always the determining factor isn't it. So if the code is there, then it can be done. I must point out that CorelDRAW back in the 90s when I was working with it, had a variety of bitmap molds.Quote:
Yes, exactly. The code behind the art brushes could be used to upgrade the mould feature, and possibly implement a mesh fill feature, - but it's a management decision.
I have moved this thread to Dear Xara.
Someone asks how to perform a function. I provide a solution. Next thing I see it has been moved to Dear Xara. This forum used to be a pleasurable experience it no longer is. It used to be friendly, it no longer is. Time for me to go, I think
Why do you think it's unfriendly to move a thread Tony? It's just a function of the moderators to place threads in the forum that best matches the question.
In this case I guess Gary moved it to Dear Xara as it's more likely to get attention from the Devs as it's mainly a future request feature as is the Dear Xara forum.
Your method works well, and is a good solution for the current lack of a decent bitmap mould tool in Xara.
Puzzled :confused:
:O Ref: Bitmap mould/mesh warp--Already in Affinity Photo.Quote:
Originally Posted by angelize
Tony - The reason I moved this thread to Dear Xara is Dear Xara is primarily where members can report bugs and request new features. It is the place the developers look to see what features are being requested. I would love to see a real bitmap mould tool function.
Tony what settings did you use?Quote:
Originally Posted by tonylondon
I can see where this could be adapted to bitmap envelopes.
Maximum accuracy, minimum smoothing. Then play around with the other settings to obtain maximum realism. Not suitable for all images.
Self-evidently. In not waiting until all discussion on current possibilities have been exhausted you appear to be putting your own wants in front of your duties of a moderator.Quote:
Originally Posted by gwpriester
"... putting your own wants in front of your duties as a moderator?" C'mon Tony, you're talking to a guy who is a volunteer and has more that 33.5 thousand (mostly kind and knowledgeable) posts under his belt trying to assist and inspire all of us! In my view he is one of the main reasons why these forums are generally a friendly and constructive place.Quote:
Originally Posted by tonylondon
I consider moving this thread to the 'Dear Xara..." forum appropriate because the mould functionality is really up for an overhaul and, as one of the devs let us know, it's technically feasible.
Anyway, the discussion can continue in this thread, nothing lost. I appreciate you sharing your workaround.
Yeah, If control over the the pressure profiles were possible it would make a great quick workaround.Quote:
Originally Posted by gwpriester
I know it's not directly on topic but it's related in that matter. (and within my top 3 missing features!)
Marc