copy and paste doesn't

**rdettwyler** · 19 July 2008, 01:56 PM

I get so frustrated. I read the help file and I am supposed to be able to copy from Xtreme and paste into 3D, and yet nothing happens. I am not using text, so I can't just type it in. I exported the image as png and other formats and imported, and they look terrible. What gives?

**Soquili** · 19 July 2008, 02:15 PM

What are you copying? If you have imported a raster image you cannot simply copy it from Xtreme and try pasting it into Xara3D.

You must have selected some vector object(s) within Xtreme and copy to the clipboard.

If you have drawn over a raster image within Xtreme you need to not select it along with any vectors when you copy to the clipboard.

**rdettwyler** · 20 July 2008, 12:27 AM

Here is what HELP says:

If you are using Xara X¹ or later (add to the existing heading)
In Xara X copy the object you wish to use (Ctrl-C, or select edit then copy).

Switch to Xara3D and paste the object (Ctrl-V, or select edit then paste).

So, I have an image in Xtreme. Why doesn't this work for me?

**Soquili** · 20 July 2008, 12:35 AM

Which version of Xara3D are you using?

I do not think versions before Xara3D6 support paste from Xtreme.

If you are using Xara3D6 make sure the work area has the application's focus by left clicking within the area, then try to paste.

If you are getting a large rectangle or square shape then you are trying to copy and paste a raster image rather than vector shapes.

**rdettwyler** · 20 July 2008, 12:37 AM

Also, if I save it in Webster 2, I cannot import it:

"This file does not contain any outlines."

Can you show me where in the documentation it is revealed how to do this?

Thanks.

**Soquili** · 20 July 2008, 12:40 AM

Please provide details.

Did you draw shapes or simply import a bitmap (raster) image?

Did you save to the default .web format or export to a raster format?

Without details there are millions of possible things that we do not know to provide you with an accurate answer.

**Egg Bramhill** · 20 July 2008, 12:58 AM

Open the attached xar file. Select the shape. Copy.
Open X3D and Paste.

Does this work?

**rdettwyler** · 20 July 2008, 01:33 PM

Hi guys. Yes, I have tried to copy a simple shape which I created in XtremePro4, like a star, and am successful.

I opened a PSD file and saved the image as .XAR, then copied and couldn't paste. I exported as raster file, as EMF, as WMF. When I try to import as any of XAR, WMF, etc., all that results is the attached print screen, saved as xar file, which is just an extruded square.

I really appreciate both of you helping me with this.

Thanks,
Rick

**handrawn** · 20 July 2008, 01:47 PM

a shape made in xara that way is a vector shape

an image imported from psd format is not - such an object always has a rectangular shape because it is a bitmap image - and bitmaps are always rectangular in outline, even when part of them is transparent.

you can only import or cut and paste vector objects into xara3D

you will need to trace the psd image so that you get a vector shape