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    Default Fill Problems

    When I draw a line and close it to form a shape and then try to fill it with a color, only part of the shape becomes colored. I never had that problem in the past, and sometimes the entire shape does fill with the color. There must be a setting somewhere that causes this to happen, but I have not been able to determine exactly what I need to do to fill the entire object with color. Any suggestions to help solve this problem would be greatly appreciated.

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    Default Re: Fill Problems

    which program are you using; have got an example you can post
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    Default Re: Fill Problems

    I wonder if you accidentally created a default fill or transparency.

    Easy enough to tell. Close Xara and restart and see if the same thing happens.

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    Default Re: Fill Problems

    The setting is probably Utilities > Options > General > General Options > Give new objects most recent attributes.

    Otherwise go to the Fill tool and set back to Flat Fill.
    Ditto Transparency Tool, set to None.

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    Default Re: Fill Problems

    I am not convinced this is a xara app:

    When I draw a line and close it to form a shape and then try to fill it with a color
    this does not sound like xara - which fills automatically if the shape is closed, and does not fill at all if the shape is open

    still, if it is xara then I agree not appreciating what the implications of 'give new objects most recent attributes' are might be confusing, especially with the examples gary gave
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    Default Re: Fill Problems

    I am using Xara Extreme. Closing the program and re-opening does not have any effect on the problem.Name:  Example.jpg
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    I think I attached an example, but not certain because I can't actually see it here.

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    Default Re: Fill Problems

    Rhonwe what version are you using?
    How are you closing the shape?
    Usually when a shape is closed in Xara it shows a black shape which the color can be changed, a fill applied, or various operations carried out.
    Please reply or we assume your post is not serious and you will be banned.
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    Default Re: Fill Problems

    Rhone your image appears to have a linear transparency so remove the transparency and set the fill to flat.
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    Default Re: Fill Problems

    also remove the line if you prefer.
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    Default Re: Fill Problems

    yes I agree with Larry that's a linear fill

    do what acorn suggested - untick Give new objects most recent attributes. and set fill to flat fill and transparency to none

    that will give you manual control over the fill [and other] attributes
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