9-Slice Scaling of a Cloud?

**purifier** · 27 May 2010, 05:18 PM

I am trying to prepare a 9-Slice scaled version of a cloud shape and have no clue how to draw the cloud that looks natural enough. I am trying to make a shape that can be 9-sliced for the web and also something inside which I can display some text on a webpage.

Can someone help me out with this?

**gwpriester** · 27 May 2010, 05:33 PM

I am not sure what you are asking for? Do you have an image or a rough drawing?

You can create a cloud shape using a bunch of different sized circles then Combine Shapes > Add Shapes.

**purifier** · 27 May 2010, 05:51 PM

Sorry for being vague. I attached an image. I am trying to 9-slice a cloud drawing. I am not getting a good looking cloud that I can readily 9-slice. I guess my question is more about drawing a good cloud that will let me 9-slice it (more like I should be able to scale the image). If I slice up the image I have on the right, it won't scale well.

**gwpriester** · 27 May 2010, 08:35 PM

OK Next question. Why do you want to slice it? How do you intend to use it.

**cbutton69** · 27 May 2010, 09:35 PM

What does "9-slice" mean?

**steve.ledger** · 27 May 2010, 09:42 PM

Used a lot with flash and movie clips apparently

► http://tinyurl.com/3xjt6la

Though the OP appears to want to slice an image for use on a web page, which these days is not really considered necessary, hence I suspect why Gary has asked for clarity.

**iamtheblues** · 28 May 2010, 06:06 AM

Here are some clouds made using Xtreme's blend tool applied to a few shapes with different shades of grey. The shapes have been blended in groups of two, with some flat transparency and feathering applied.
Saludos,
Bob.

**Rhanna** · 28 May 2010, 06:19 AM

I think individual clouds are one of the hardest things to get a real effect on -even in XP5. I have no trouble with the sky but solo fluffy whites are another thing.

Purifier, This type of drawing can be cut into sections using a line. Select both line and shape, arrange, combine shapes, slice. Cut it as many times as you desire by repeating the same steps on a different part of the drawing.

One thing about clouds, the sky is the limit when it comes to choosing what you want to draw. I take a lot of photos of clouds and the variety is amazing.

Rupert