simple line problem

**jen0dorf** · 25 March 2006, 11:23 AM

Hi

I know this is a simple problem but I'm having a senior moment.

The attached file is a scan of a graphic which looks grim. I need to recreate it so it's crisp and clear.

Someone do tell how as I've lost the plot

thanks

Ian

**stratocast** · 25 March 2006, 02:56 PM

-Import the graphic, give it a flat transparency of say 50% and make the layer uneditable.
-Create a new layer on top of the layer you imported to.
-On this new layer trace the top edge of the graphic using the Shape Editor Tool and adjust as necessary.
-Select the line you have just created and give it a thickness of say 12pt.
-If you need it to be a shape, then Arrange/Convert Line To Shape.

Hope this helps.

**jclements** · 25 March 2006, 03:07 PM

I would recommend applying a 0% "Stain Glass" transparency to your scan. This will allow you to do your tracing on layers UNDERNEATH the scan-layer. The benefit being that the scan does not get "hidden" as you do your tracing.

**jen0dorf** · 25 March 2006, 04:26 PM

Thanks one and allI'll try it

Ian

**jens g.r. benthien** · 26 March 2006, 12:31 AM

ahem, I think we are talking about a vector software, so my solution would be to draw a new line - much faster and more control! In addition you can modify the width of the outline with one single click

**jpaul** · 26 March 2006, 02:49 AM

I appologize for emailing you, but I have spent 20 minutes going over this forum and I simply cant work out how to post a message!!! there are no instructions that I can see and I think I looked on every possible page....since there are hundres of posts, its clearly obvious to many, but not me.!!

actually my question is I want to make a page 100 cm x 240 cm.....I cnat get xara to accept this size?

kind regards
paul robinson
purdue university