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    Default Re: June 2012 Tips and Tricks - Using Text as a Shape

    Gary could you tell me, in this truck image, is the moulded text suppose to run with the angle of the background? The trouble is, it gives the appearance that the company name runs up at an angle as such, but in real terms, when I see this truck on the road the name Eddie Stobart is perfectly parallel, straight along the truck.

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    Default Re: June 2012 Tips and Tricks - Using Text as a Shape

    Here's a file that should help and actually be of a lot of value in the future.

    I created a lot of cells and then used Perspective to put a grid as an overlay on the truck.

    Is this easier to use and follow now, Stygg?

    I use grids for perspective all the time in drawings. Ya gotta put some faith in a technique that's been around since 5th century B.C., shown in architectural drawings uncovered in Greece.

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    Default Re: June 2012 Tips and Tricks - Using Text as a Shape

    ...and yet another. This one requires that you work with the Envelope mode of the Mould tool.

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    Default Re: June 2012 Tips and Tricks - Using Text as a Shape

    Thanks for the grid Gary, last nuisance image I promise but this is what I meant by have a problem with. Thanks for your patience

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    Default Re: June 2012 Tips and Tricks - Using Text as a Shape

    Shopping bags and coffee sounds like fun I'll have a go at these soon. One thing I have found is that if you are going to mold vector groups be sure NOT to use the shadow tool or the group will not be moldable. All shadows must be vector shapes.
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    Default Re: June 2012 Tips and Tricks - Using Text as a Shape

    There are several things you can't include in a group you want to apply a Mould to.

    So Keep It Simple, Silly. If you feel a design needs a drop shadow, add it after you've Moulded your vector art. Bitmaps effects such as bevels, contours, special stuff won't allow itself to be Moulded.

    This is sophisticated composition work, so take your time and strategize before you design.

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    Default Re: June 2012 Tips and Tricks - Using Text as a Shape

    Making a grid does really help Gary, thanks for the tip. I made this grid to see how much it improved my text mould, it sure did, not perfect but getting there.

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    Default Re: June 2012 Tips and Tricks - Using Text as a Shape

    It's all good, stygg.

    Now go get yourself some nice typefaces! Ya can't use Arial all the time

    You got the tune. Now make it sing.

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    Default Re: June 2012 Tips and Tricks - Using Text as a Shape

    Locally we call the type of truck shown in the image a 'boxtruck'. Only 10 wheels rather than 18 and the cab and cargo area are mounted on the same frame.

    Performance Food Group supplies some restaurants and cafaterias in the local area.
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    Default Re: June 2012 Tips and Tricks - Using Text as a Shape

    You have the perspective nailed, Bill.

    I'd like to see, though, some air around the signage. I don't think people paint or put clingies that close to the edges of a surface.

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