planet rings help

[GCFL]

I am working on an ebook cover and am trying to figure out how to make planet rings. Basically a way to place the planet in the center of the ring rather than on or behind it. I have searched the forums but can not find anything. I have attached the .xar file for reference. Can anyone direct me? Thanks much!

BTW...the 6 bright circles are future engine flare...I have to sketch the ships out next

[GCFL]

never mind...I figured something out. Not sure this is the best way but here is what I came up with.

[AndFarr]

Group your planet objects, make a clone, and put the clone to the side.
Place your rings over the first planet. Then take the planet clone and put it precisely on top of the first. Make a linear transparency so the rings to the back are obscured and the front rings are visible.
That's one method anyway.
- Andy

[Black Panther]

Hi GCFL,
I attached the xar file to see how i draw the planet ring. if you like this technique try to ungroup the objects to see how it´s done.
Please Remember that the xar file done in XDP6.
PS:. you did a great job with your drawing.
Best Regards BP

[GCFL]

Thanks guys...that help very much. Here is my verson. Next step is to work on the ships (currently big dumbells).

[Big Frank]

Just use the 3D tool to do the hard work for you:

[gnurf]

Another quick way is to use clipview.

Draw planet.
Draw rings.
Draw a clipping object/mask over the area that should be in front of the rings.
Clone (Ctrl+K) planet.
Select clipping mask and cloned planet.
Apply ClipView

If you decide to change the angle you don't have to fiddle with transparencies or cutting up rings or planets, simply re-position the ClipView mask.

[graphicsfactory]

I like that...nice job!

[Rik]

Hi GCFL

The rings in your own answers to your own post are brilliant, I think.

Stick with them, if I was you!