Import a graphic

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26 March 2011, 04:10 PM
thebigman

Import a graphic

Hi
What software do i need to be able to import a graphic into 3d. Or is there a demo somewhere.
Thanks very much.
26 March 2011, 05:15 PM
gwpriester

Re: Import a graphic

Welcome to TalkGraphics

To apply 3D you need to import a vector graphic. Xara Photo and Graphics Designer and Xara Designer 7 can created vector graphics. With both these products you can copy and paste from the drawing programs into Xara 3D.

You can import a bitmap but only to apply as a texture. Here's a link to a features review http://www.xaraxone.com/webxealot/workbook86/

This is a very old tutorial but it will show you the basics. http://www.xaraxone.com/tutorials/apr99/index.html
26 March 2011, 05:24 PM
thebigman

Re: Import a graphic

Is this the xara web designer
Thanks
26 March 2011, 06:46 PM
pauland

Re: Import a graphic

Quote:

Originally Posted by thebigman

Is this the xara web designer
Thanks

Yes, but Xara Photo and Graphics Designer and Xara Designer 7 have additional features for image manipulation/creation.
26 March 2011, 10:05 PM
thebigman

Re: Import a graphic

So for example to make my avitar logo into a spinning 3d object make it into a vector and import it into xara 3d??
26 March 2011, 10:21 PM
pauland

Re: Import a graphic

Quote:

Originally Posted by thebigman

So for example to make my avitar logo into a spinning 3d object make it into a vector and import it into xara 3d??

I think that's the idea. As per post #2.
26 March 2011, 10:23 PM
thebigman

Re: Import a graphic

I have tried importing the various formats but just get a blank object.??
26 March 2011, 10:25 PM
pauland

Re: Import a graphic

I would follow one of the tutorials and see where you differ. I rarely use Xara 3D, but it should be pretty straightforward.
26 March 2011, 11:25 PM
Soquili

Re: Import a graphic

You must draw the logo in Xara Designer (or one of the many versions). Simply importing a bitmap image and saving a .xar or .web file does not create a vector copy of the image.
26 March 2011, 11:27 PM
thebigman

Re: Import a graphic

OK so you must start from the beginning again and create a new drawing.
Thanks
27 March 2011, 02:22 AM
Soquili

Re: Import a graphic

Yes that would be the easiest. Many people have tried various software that claims to convert bitmaps to vector but if the image is not simple shapes with few colours and very crisp clean edges the outcome is often not very good.
27 March 2011, 06:56 AM
iamtheblues

Re: Import a graphic

If you follow the link in my signature below, the tutorial shows you exactly what to do and what you need. It is specifically for beginners, explaining things like vectors and bitmaps too. It's not a best-selling blockbuster, but it will get you where you want to go.
Saludos,
Bob.