Warping text

[Manny]

Hi, I just saw some pretty good warp text to shape tutorials for Adobe Illustrator and it got me to wondering if I could do the same with My Xara Pro 11. I was particularly impressed with just the warping of the word FISH to fit into the shape of a fish. I tried doing it as a basic lesson but could get the control in Xara. Hoping that you address this in future upgrades. Thanks.

Manny

[iamtheblues]

3 Steps in 30 seconds using the Warp Tool in Xara P & G D (Elliptical Envelope)
Then convert to editable shapes and ungroup then flip the H.
The more time I could have spent would have improved it, but there's nothing wrong with Xara.
Bob.

[gwpriester]

Back in 2011, Tony Roberts designed a series of warped shapes that you can download and use http://archive.xaraxone.com/html/ton...rts_molds.html

I did this mold using two shapes: FIS and H.

[iamtheblues]

Good job, Gary, well remembered!
Bob.

[Egg Bramhill]

Here's another:

[wizard509]

Back in 2011, Tony Roberts designed a series of warped shapes that you can download and use http://archive.xaraxone.com/html/ton...rts_molds.html

I did this mold using two shapes: FIS and H.

If I am not mistaken a custom envelope can also be made. I was trying to do that some time ago following Tony's suggestions but don't remember if I succeeded or not. Don't remember how it is done either. Any suggestions anyone?

[handrawn]

http://www.xaraxone.com/guest/guest12/index.htm

maybe?

[Manny]

Thanks for the quick reply and just wanted to let you know that my comment was in no way a defamatory statement about XaraX. I have been using all your products for the last 12 years and it is my go to program for everything involving graphics and text. I have never tried using the text warping function so I was groping around in the dark. I think I'm getting the gist of your reply and will attempt to hone my skills. Also could you give me some advice on adding points to a line so that I can get more control over fine-tuning the warp. Thanks to both you and Gary. I always find the answers I need at this website.

Manny

[gwpriester]

Excellent, Manny. Glad we could help.

[handrawn]

pretty sure you cannot add points to the mould shape envelopes