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I have a client that created their logo using Word art. I am having a dickens of a time working with it, so would like to recreate it using Xtreme (3 or 4). The part I'm having trouble with is the letters that conform to the top oval.
Attached is the logo which needs to be transparent outside the oval. Thanks for any help offered!
Use Mould tool.Quote:
Originally Posted by webgoddess
Like this ... :)
That's beautiful, but how did you do it? I assume, convert the text to an editable shape, then with the mould tool, I was only able to get it to an oval shape. How do I get the bottom flat and the sides out?
Cursor, would you consider sending me your .xar file? Thanks, guys!
Apply a Default Envelope (the first rectangle icon on the Infobar).
Then edit the top control points.
¡¡ LOL !! < loud spanish laughter
I attached the wrong file to my post above. I meant to attach the .xar file. I'll edit that post & attach the RIGHT file. Again, you'll want to use the Mould Tool. There's a brief tutorial on it here (look in the video links for "Using Moulds").
In Xara Xtreme help, you'll find info on the technique by searching for "enveloping".
That's not necessary. Simply apply the default envelope/mould.Quote:
Originally Posted by webgoddess
By the way, it appears that once the text has been bound by an envelope/mould it can no longer be edited (and the font cannot be changed). Please correct me if I'm wrong.
You are correct in that the text cannot be edited, but you can change the font, colour, add a bevel or contour and then still change the font! Extrusions can be applied too, and the font can be changed.
Saludos,
Bob.
I can't seem to do that, Bob. Once I apply a mould to text, I cannot even select the text (to the text info bar, to change the font). In the lower left corner, on the status line, it reads, "1 mould on layer 1". Trying the Ctrl key during selection to access the text-inside doesn't work. Hmmm ...
In this particular case, I'm using Xara Xtreme 4.
Hi Curtis, it works for me in XXP 4 as well. I do not select the text tool, but select the mould with the Selector Tool (V) and then double-click on a font in the font gallery.
Saludos,
Bob.
If you select an object with the mould tool you see on the tool's bar just to the left of the Remove button a little grid-like icon which if you hover displays 'toggle mesh'. Doesn't seem to do anything nor is there anything I can find in the help. Anyone know what this is?
Hi Phil. The mesh, which helps you to maintain vertical and horizontal paths, can be difficult to see depending on your object's fill colour. You may just be able to make out the grid of dots in my attachment.
Saludos,
Bob.
Thanks for this. I don't seem to see the mesh, but I'll have a closer look in Xara. At least I now know that the thing does something.Quote:
Originally Posted by iamtheblues
Okay, I was just able to see the 'dots', more like tiny lines but they're so faint as to be almost useless looks like; seemed to disappear too when I zoomed in. Maybe this is something that needs Xara's attention some day? Best to rely on the grid and or make one's own lines probably.
We have something much better than WordArt...Quote:
Originally Posted by iamtheblues
Xara Text Art! :D
You can add shadows and transparencies too!
I've blown up the screen to offer a close up view of the mesh dots.
Not much in the Help file on Toggle Mesh.
the mesh dots tend to become clearer the further out you zoom [at least on my machine]
Even if you can barely see the grid, the "snap to grid setting" makes a difference in adjusting the object.
I really like that effect, Frances. After a few false starts with the coloration, I finally produced something close to your result. :o I'm much faster at it now, although, I still think yours looks better. It reminds me of main titles on comic books or movie posters. Somewhat Raiders of the Lost Ark-ish, but that may be because of the colors that were used.Quote:
Originally Posted by angelize
Way FUN!,
Harry
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