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    Default Re: Border around picture or object

    Many thanks, have used. Terry

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    I know this thread is from 1972, but how do I create a border that is it's own shape so that I can fill it? In other words, make the edge/border it's own thing, with a null middle, so that when I fill it with a bitmap, for example, the middle of the rectangle is still alpha, and only the border is filled?

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    Default Re: Border around picture or object

    start with outline no fill - select it and arrange menu > convert line to shape

    your outline will then be a shape in its own right that you can edit and fill
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    Default Re: Border around picture or object

    having said that it might not be an available option in web designer.... in which case Acorn may know a way round it
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    Default Re: Border around picture or object

    Convert Line to Shape is not an option. Nor is the Contour Tool which would have been my next suggestion.

    Unless your primary shape is a rectangle or circle, in which case you can create a smaller rectangle or circle and place it over the primary shape, then I don't think it is possible.

    There may be something in the Content Catalog (Insert > From Content Catalog) that you can use.

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    Default Re: Border around picture or object

    thanks gary for that
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    Default Re: Border around picture or object

    Quote Originally Posted by Tallis View Post
    I know this thread is from 1972, but how do I create a border that is it's own shape so that I can fill it? In other words, make the edge/border it's own thing, with a null middle, so that when I fill it with a bitmap, for example, the middle of the rectangle is still alpha, and only the border is filled?
    Xara claims a lineage back to 1981!

    Start with any shape you like that is solid with no Line width.
    This can be a Box, Ellipse, star or any shape you choose.

    Make a clone and reduce by say 10%.
    OR
    Create a 1-step Contour and then click Inset Path.
    OR
    Create a bevel.

    Select both with the smaller on top and Subtract Shapes and Ungroup if required.

    You can now pick a Bitmap and Apply as Fill or Apply as Transparency.

    You could also start with an image, place a smaller shape over it and Subtract.

    All these are destructive so if your XDA has it, use a Mask Region instead.
    If you then use Mask Cut, the inside is deleted but can be restored at any point with Unclip. Photo Frame 5 uses this approach.
    Frame rectangle, Frame Circle or Frame Square could also be used.

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    Default Re: Border around picture or object

    Create a 1-step Contour and then click Inset Path.
    But as I pointed out in my post, Web Designer does not have a Contour Tool.
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    Default Re: Border around picture or object

    Quote Originally Posted by gwpriester View Post
    But as I pointed out in my post, Web Designer does not have a Contour Tool.
    I did add a few more to cover the lack.

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