texts: How to copy an object to the exact same position across a guide?

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I want to create a steering wheel, similiar to this:

So I have started with the outer circle and given it a wide stroke, I am now on the middle bit. I have the following:

Can someone please tell me how I can move that bottom-right circle to be in the exact position on the left across the guide I have running through the center of the circle?

Any help on how to achieve this would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.


texts: How can I share swatch palette between desktop and laptop?

texts: I recently bought a laptop to take out to appointments.  I use a set palette of about 400 colors.  How can I find the file and copy that to my laptop without recreating each color?


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I've never had this issue before, so I'm super confused, it was working fine up until last night. I create a PNG by removing the background of my image, and I'll usually export it as a PNG with transparency ticked and open in Illustrator or just drag straight from Photoshop into Illustrator and go as usual, but now I'm getting this. It's got a white background which is super confusing.
This is how it looks in Photoshop after I've removed the background:

And this is what I get when I drag, copy & paste or place into illustrator:

It still has the white background and it's very frustrating ):
Please help if you can, thank you!


texts: How to achieve a chevron color mask effect in Photoshop?

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I was browsing the Strava challenges page and noticed the following design:

I like the way the chevron design has a color masking effect on the circles.

I imagine illustrator would be a better software choice due to its superior vector tools, but how would one achieve this effect in Photoshop?


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SO I am a beginner in photoshop. My question is-

What is the difference between content aware tool, patch, and spot healing?

All of them do the same thing, then why are there 3 different tools for that?


texts: Colors combinations and and how to pick a color

texts: i am new to designing and i have a huge problem. I can easily generate ideas of layout how they should look but my biggest problem is that i can't or is very hard for me to get suitable colours and their combination. How can i improve my colour feeling and to get rid off this problem?


texts: InDesign Data Merge and hiding missing data

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I have an InDesign document which is filled from the data in a CSV using data mrege. The csv has columns for name, phone, email etc, but some of the data in the csv isn't filled in as it is not all necessary so when InDesign gets to that record it leaves it blank. So far so good, but I have my document setup like this:

Name: Bob

Phone: 01234567890

Email: bob @ email .com

When a field is missing I end up with just a blank record and I want the data merge or a script to just hide that all together if it's missing so that if a phone number is missing I just get:

Name: Bob

Email: bob @ email .com

and not:

Name: Bob

Phone:

Email: bob @ email .com

I can't find any way of doing it, except by manually going through the generated document and that is more open to error.


texts: How can I reproduce those stroke and fill a shape with it?

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Hello there,

Is there a way to fill a particular shape with stroke/lines in a randomized angle and position. Which would allow me to avoid doing it by hand ... lazy me!
I put a picture so you can have an idea of what I'm trying to achieve.

Thanks in advance!
Cheers


texts: Merge a folder of images that don't have overlapping elements but do align at edges

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In essence, I'm wondering if there's a solution on the Mac to solve a jigsaw for me. I have several folders of images scraped from a slippy-tile map and want to merge them together into a single image.

One edge should match another edge. If the edges matches several (e.g. they cover a blank white area of the image, deduction from the other edges matching could be used).

I've tried Photomerge in PhotoShop but have come to realise it looks for overlapping areas. This is a distinctly different problem for a computer to solve as the parts that match require a different logic. I've come across some uncompiled CLI tools on GitHub that suggest they do something similar but are way beyond my abilities to get a binary working on a mac.

All my images are at the same resolution. Nothing needs to be scaled or rotated to align. The majority are square ratio images, except for some edge images. Nothing will overlap. The full/sources images (which I can't access) have literally been sliced into many smaller images that I need to reconstruct.

Due to the method jpeg uses to compress, some leeway would be needed for exact pixel matching at edges. In other words, it would need to be able to tolerate approximate pixel matching of areas rather than exact matches, or predict a slight shift in hue or brightness might match as a neighbouring pixel rather than looking for a duplicate. I'm also trying to avoid online solutions as I have dozens of folders containing hundreds of images that need to be aligned and merged.

I think it's easy to understand from the description but here's an example of four images that should clarify the situation I'm in:

Update:

Some further research has found a few CLI tools that provide some solutions in this area for map images. Rather than solving any image matching, they just merge a collection of photos based on clues in the filename about their location.

While my images have been sourced from slippy-map type pages, they aren't actually maps and don't have longitude or latitude relevance that could be extracted from the filename. They do provide clues to their location in their filename but, as mentioned earlier, CLI type programming is way beyond my abilities to create a merged image based on filenames such as:

page=1;zoom=50;rect=512,768,256,256;jpeg.jpg

rect=512,768,256,256 being the pertinent part. It contains the information about where the slice was extracted from, in pixels, from the original. Unfortunately this will become a programming/cli question then, which may be more relevant on the main stackexchange site. I'm hoping there's some existing graphic utility using pixel matching that already solve this. Otherwise I'm in for an even more powerful headache.

Update 2:

I had to abandon this as - with any job - I had only so much time to complete it. For anybody who comes across this in the meantime, you might see from the last update, as well as some comments and answers that the most feasible solution - if you're so inclined as to have a good grasp of programming basics - is to use something like Python or Ruby alongside Imagemagick (or the PIL library if using Python). This is feasible for this situation as the filenames I was using specify the location of where each image has been sliced from the original. We then don't need to concern ourselves with matching image edges at all, we just need to be able to work computer voodoo to make a script that merges images into one based on the coordinates in the filename of each.

With this solution, however, it's beyond graphic design theory or practicalities and into the murky underbelly of programming. If anybody comes across an image utility that manages to avoid this in the future, I'd love if they'd add it as an answer below to help others.


texts: Illustrator - Add Second Anchor Point To Text

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I'm using Illustrator CC. I'm creating a bar graph style graphic and need some of the bars to intersect with either the beginning, middle or end of the text label they reach to.

In this example bar 1 goes from start of January to end of February, bar 2 goes mid-January to start of February, bar 3 goes mid-January to mid-February, and bar 4 goes start of January to start of February.

(Crudely Drawn Example)

The problem I'm having is that there only seems to be an anchor point at the beginning of the text element so I can only align things accurately to the beginning. When I go add another anchor point by selecting the text element using the Add Anchor tool and clicking where I want it I get a message saying "Please use the add anchor tool on a segment of the path".


texts: PDF with layers that show/hide specific symbols (fonts)

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I have a large Indesign document (500+ pages) that has 6 special symbols from a font that appears frequently throughout the text.

My issue is that when finished, I will also need to create a version of the document that replaces this set of symbols with a different font set. Instead of creating two sets of PDFs, I would like to generate a single PDF that allows the two different sets of symbols/fonts to be shown/hidden using layers instead of duplicating the entire text of the pdf on two layers. All 6 symbols may appear, in total, 1000+ times so doing this by hand is out of the question.

Is there a way to seperate the occurances of the locations of these specialty fonts onto their own layers while retaining their relative position to other text?


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I am creating designs for an app as part of my uni work. I have Windows and because I have Windows I am unable to get the San Francisco font as it's only available on Mac.

What is the best font on Photoshop that looks similar as the San Francisco Font?


texts: How to not get pixel/serrated edges for a logo exported from Inkscape?

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I created my logo with Inkscape so it's format SVG, on Inkscape when I zoom in it does not pixel.

But when I zoom in on the png file exported, the edges/strokes are not smooth, are serrated, pixel...

I think I understood that with png we will always have edges like this when zooming in.
But how to save it otherwise to be able to have a final vector image without having to open it in Inkscape ? like if we want to send a final vector image to a printing company to print a logo for example

Thank you for any of your help

Thank you guys :D                                                                                So PDF is the only way, at least there is that.

Wolff when I save as--- PDF--- a window pops up:
- Restrict to PDF version: PDF1.5 or PDF1.4  => I choose 1.5 ?                                              - Text output options: Embed fonts => tick ?
- Rasterize filter effects => untick ?
- Resolution for rasterization (dpi) => doesn't matter if rasterize is unticked right ?                                                                                - Output page size: use document's page size or use exported object's size => object's size ?

But then the background is white and not transparent ... how is it going to be if printed out on a support (like for signage) ?


texts: Exponential degrade or similar effect to this one

texts: I'd like to reproduce a similar effect to the one on this image (in Gimp if possible). The borders can be extracted but there's some sort of exponential degrade at the bottom. How could I go about this?


texts: Why was capital N temporarily inverted in 1468?

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An answer for "Why does the small h letter in Garamond italic bend inward?" shows the following image:

The middle row of this image (marked Han 86R, Rome 1468) has the capital N inverted compared to the others, which range from 1465 to 1470. Note that the top serifs are consistently longer on the left, and the bottom serifs are consistently longer on the left. This shows that it was a deliberate design choice, not an accidentally mirrored photo.

Original:

Flipped horizontally:

Flipped vertically:

As you can see, flipping the image produces a weird-looking N, because the serifs are long in the wrong direction.

Why was the N inverted in just this typeface?


texts: How can I make these 2 shapes join smoothly?

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I draw a curve and then draw a rectangle below it. The curve stroke is 6, and the rectangle stroke is 3. I cannot move the rectangle to match the curve. It always has a little bit of a gap.

How can i join them to form a single object (path) ?


texts: How do I convert an image to flat-shaded polygons?

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I am looking for a way to convert an image into a flat-shaded polygonal mesh. This consists of two steps:

Creating the mesh (manually), overlaying an existing image.
Shading the mesh (automatically) automatically according to the colors contained within the image.

This should give a look similar to a flat-shaded low-poly 3D rendering. The result would preferably be a vector graphic (prerferably Illustrator, but Inkscape would do, too)

Question: How do I best create the mesh, allowing for additional manipulation later on, and is it possible to automatically shade it?

A workflow like for creating gradient meshes would be fine (except that I do want only polygons and no gradients).

Example

I hope to achieve a look similar to what is shown in the lower right of this image:

Algorithmic thoughts

Most likely just taking the average pixel value below a polygon is what would give me the desired effect after the mesh has been created.


texts: InDesign: Hyperlink an entire cell in tables

texts: Can InDesign make hyperlinks specifically to a table cell, so that link appears as soon as you hover on a cell before reaching the text in a cell?


texts: Direct select multiple points on multiple layers in Sketch 3

texts: I know how to direct select multiple points on a single layer, however how do you direct select multiple points comprised of multiple layers?


texts: What font is used in this "Four Seasons Plumbing" logo?

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I was wondering if anyone might know what this font is.

I've searched Google fonts, Typekit and tried Whatthefont, but can not seem to find it.

If someone might know what font this is I would greatly appreciate it.

Points to look at:

The n is pretty unique as the second leg drops down lower than the
first.
The g is also pretty unique.

Any help would be appreciated.


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I am looking to populate an InDesign document with multiple pages from an XML file, with one textbox per-page and a page break after each page's text.

This is what the XML file looks like:

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" standalone="yes"?>
<Root>
    <all-pages>
        <page>Text for page one</page>
        <page>Text for page two</page>
        <!-- [and so on...] -->
    </all-pages>
</Root>

The output I'd like to achieve is illustrated below. This was created by clicking and dragging, but I have several pages (412) and so am looking for a way to automate this.

I've read several guides but nothing seems to deal with a simple test case like this. Any help would be very much appreciated, thank you!


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I am new in Inkscape.
I need to know how convert objects (any: lines, cyrcles, free drawn by pen, ets) to object consists from small lines (1.5 - 2 mm (need to specify)).
Please look to example on the picture.


texts: How does size work with PNG-8 and PNG-24 images?

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I am desperately trying to save a psd file as a high res png.

I found some relevant setting when I click Save for Web in photoshop but then I got confused about size vs resolution. I found this explanation:

  "Png -8 has less size and low resolution, on the other hand png-24 has more size with high resolution. But these two formats are of less size than normal png file."

I need to crank an image up to 300 px per inch but if I save as png-24 will that do the trick or reduce the size instead of increasing it?

Probably sounds like a silly question for those who know but help would be much appreciated. Thanks.


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I am very new to Adobe Illustrator and am attempting to make a logo.  For some reason it seems like the program is linking items together that I do NOT want linked.  I cannot ungroup them, and when I try to move or adjust 1 thing, all the others are effected.

How do i prevent this from occurring?  I have included a screenshot showing the linking behavior.  I would like each of those shapes to be treated independently.


texts: How to relocate face points in opencv / face distortion?

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I have to simulate facial expressions on a face image ( say open mouth ). For this I first extracted the facial feature points and found the corners of the lips. Now I need to deform the image by moving the points down.

In the above image I need to move the Pointe ( 2 ) and ( 3 ) to some distance left and right respectively. And point ( 18 ) and ( 19 ) littele bit down. So that I will get an expression like opened mouth.

My Questions:

1) Is this the above way right to proceed to simulate facial expression?
2) How to do this any language?


texts: inkscape copy text from one image to another

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I just got introduced to Inkscape and it seems like a pretty cool piece of software.  have a very simple task: I have several images that are maps of a certain location. I added the names of the countries to one but I would like to do the exact same thing to 40 similar images - they are exactly the same but different times. Is there some way I can copy this one layer to my other images?
Thanks a lot for your help!!!!


texts: Which image format to use for IMPORTED images while creating web design assets

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Very basic questions, but I still do not have a clear understanding on it.

Let's say that I need to create web assets (banners, social media posts, etc.) and I need to import product pictures and lifestyle pictures in them.

Should I import the huge original .tiff and .psd files or can I import their sized down .png or .jpg versions?

I usually use Photoshop to do this.

Thanks!


texts: What are some important things to look out for when buying a used silkscreen press?

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I've had my eye on Craigslist for a few months looking for a silkscreen press. I've only ever dealt with my own 1 color/1 station press which I purchased new, so I'm not especially well versed in what sort of things can go wrong.

What sort of defects should I look out for when shopping around for a pre-owned multi-color multi-station press?


texts: How to keep version control between InDesign document and Word: Best Practices

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I'm working on an employee orientation book with around 60 pages. It has 5 different chapters with a lot of content. Because this will be a working document where multiple people will work on, editing text in InDesign is a pain.

Now I was wondering what some of the best practices are regarding version control of text between something like Word or Google Docs and InDesign. If I link text the formatting keeps on messing up, but ctrl c + ctrl v'ing all the time is a pain in the ass!

I've searched a long time, but haven't found a helpful solution just yet.


texts: Display of an calculator like Texas Instruments or CASIO: suggestions

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My question is this: I would reproduce the screen of a graphic calculator like the image below:

what might be the possible solutions?
I use LaTeX (related question) and I remember that there was a specific package. Now supposing that I use the package tipfr-doc.pdf, the graph

is incomplete. In fact it is without pixel and labels. I have download the fonts Texas Instruments
and I complete the drawing?
What are the suggestions how to quickly create a file vectorial .pdf similar to the initial image?
Thank you very much to all users. I hope that someone might help me.


texts: How to auto generate bulk greeting cards from excel/csv data

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I am trying to bulk generate greeting cards from an excel(or csv) table in which multiple people have generated customized messages for each recipient.

Each card can have a different number of people who have written a message.
Each message-writer has their own column in the excel file.

Ideally, I would like each message writer to have their own default
   font.  As there will be variable number of messages (of varying
   length) on each card,  I need some sort of auto-arrange so that all
   the messages fit and scale onto a single card/image.

Does anyone know of any program that can help translate this table into a graphical layout.  I'm open to fully programatic solutions (D3.js maybe?) or ways to work with existing graphic design apps like inDesign.


texts: Can't get clipping mask to work for custom shape

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I am trying to make a fairly simple image design. Its a versus poster where there will be an image on the left and an opposing one on the right. An angled line goes down the middle to separate them. From what I understand, i need to use a clipping mask to make this work.

Here is the design i want where the black represents one image and the pink for the other. I need to turn those colors into the masks so that when i add a proper image to a new layer, the image will only cover the pink and the other image only covers the black, but they never overlap each other.

What i have done is i right click on the "clip right" and "clip left" layer and i select "create clipping mask". This should (in my understanding) make the image that is positioned below, cover the color shape. This does not happen though.

I thought that maybe i had mixed up the order of the 2 layers, so i switched them up. The problem is that when the image on the left overlaps the one on the right, the clipping part appears and this isnt what i want.


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I print labels in sheets using Photoshop CC using a guide. I've been placing what I need on the template and then deleting the template to print, but is there a way to "hide" the template so I don't need to delete it every time?

Here's what I currently do:

open template .psd
put items on labels
delete template gridline layer
print
undo delete template gridline layer

I'm hoping to remove the delete/undelete steps.


texts: Simulate bitmap mode in photoshop for e-ink photo preparation

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I need to prepare some photos for an e-ink display.
The display is 1-bit. Each pixel is either 100% black or 100% white - there is no gray.
I know that I can change the mode of my photos in Photoshop to bitmap, and it will present a number of options as to how the dithering and noise are handled. But this process is destructive.
Is there a non-destructive way to simulate this in Photoshop?
I tried using the Halftone filter in Grayscale mode, but this makes circles instead of pixels, and doesn't have any dithering options.
I can't be the first person to need this - am I doing it wrong?
Adding some examples below.
I'm using an e-ink display from Waveshare.  It's 800x400 at approx 49 pixels/cm, 1-bit bitmap.  So I've set up my Photoshop document like this:
8 bit grayscale:

I want to be able to try out different 1-bit bitmap "looks", without destroying the original layer:
eg, Halftone screen settings like this:

gives this kind of result:

But a diffusion dither, gives a different look:

I would like to simulate all of these different looks in a grayscale document, without having to destructively edit my image each time.
I can use the Halftone Pattern filter on my original image, but it doesn't offer the same settings as the 1 bit bitmap conversion, and looks different:


texts: Best method for creating shape using anchor points

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Here is an image that I drew by hand. I am looking for a way
to create precise distances between anchors (blue dots) and a way to
connect them with straight lines (black).

I have photoshop and illustrator. Can someone please provide
a clear list of steps to take in either of these programs?
Ideally I would like to be able to fill some of the parts with colour.

I basically want the A's and B's to be equal.

Ideally I use a grid to position my points for shape corners.
Like this:

But this is an online generator
(http://tommaitland.net/graphpaper/)
and I need to do this in photoshop or illustrator.


texts: How to apply a fill to a shape without losing the individual paths?

texts: In the image I have a black 1/4-circle and two wavy lines. Is there a way I can apply a fill to the space between the two wavy lines without selecting all the shapes and using the pathfinder tools to cut up the 1/4-circle?


texts: Are Th ligatures used in German typesetting?

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I am new to the graphics design part of SE, my home is TeX, hence I hope this is the right place to ask this:

Are Th ligatures used in the German language for typesetting? I am right now in the process of typesetting a book and before we used a font that didn't offer this ligature, but in Adobe Garamond Pro, you can use it:

So first of all, are Th ligatures used in German language typesetting?
If they are used, what are the rules for when to use them?

Thanks for your support!


texts: Can you pin a symbol or layer to the bottom of an artboard in Sketch?

texts: I'm working with a footer symbol and I want it to always stay pinned to the bottom edge of my artboard, so when I lengthen or shorten my artboard when I'm adding content, it stays pinned to the bottom, but doesn't resize. It seems like there's a way to do this type of thing within a symbol, but not with layers or symbols on the artboard. I'm using Sketch 64.


texts: Illustrator Action - resizing a rectangle

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Many, many times a day I have to add .5 to the width and length of a clipping mask to add bleed for printing. I really want to make this a key stroke or at least a action button. so I can click on the mask then the button.

The issue is when I record the action it doesn't record +.5 it records "Scale width to 5555 pt"

Is there a way to get around this or is this a script?


texts: Looking for font that has even-sized letter "E" for a logo design

texts: Creating a logo and  trying toe find a font that has a equal size letter "E" that can find into each other (like lego bricks I assume). I'm trying to avoid using paths and manipulating the letter that way. I'm using Inkscape.


texts: I recently came across a tool called "Sketch", which is great for designing apps and other responsive layouts, and has great resources as well. For now, it's only available for Mac though. What would be a valid alternative on Windows?


texts: Creating a Build-Your-Own Color Picker to go with Website?

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I am trying to create a build-your-own type of color picker based upon the brochure image below:

Basically I want to create a color changer that will allow a user to select each different stripe/section of the boat and then choose from the available color patterns, where the selected area will immediately change to their selection.

This would be far easier with a database back-end, but there are constraints in place keeping me from using a database. Thus, I believe I am stuck using HTML/CSS/JavaScript to accomplish this.

This to me only leaves the option of manually creating EVERY single possible combination of color combinations and then performing some if...then...else logic to display the appropriate one based on hotlink clicks... a very tedious and less than favorable solution.

Does anyone with more experience doing this sort of project have a better suggestion for how to go about this?

Thanks!


texts: GPick preview isn't same as present windows on desktop (It keeps showing my first captured screen!)

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I explained my problem with GPick software twice here & here.
The problem that I opened this question here is GPick doesn't show my current screen and opened window! It just keeps showing the first captured screen (my background) and won't update either! I also tried to change GPick preferences but no luck! Please let me know if you now how can I solve it!

Hope to opened this issue in a correct forum! Thanks.


texts: Converting from WMF to EPS using Adobe Illustrator?

texts: I have created an image in PowerPoint, then saved it as WMF format. After that I used Adobe Illustrator to convert it to EPS, but it appears different and black edges appear.


texts: How to convert to path (Illustrator CS5)

texts: I have a PDF (exported from CAD) that I am working with in Illustrator CS5. Lines in the PDF are made of triangles, and I would like to convert the lines to be a single stroked path. What is the best way to do that using Illustrator?


texts: Sketch shared styles with variant properties (e.g. Green / Red / Blue + same drop shadow)

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Is there a way to make a variant of a shared style in SketchApp?

I have a view with 4 'pricing' cards, which I want to share properties across like gradient, drop shadow, etc. etc. etc.

But I want them to have different background colours, and maybe other small differences.

Obviously I could just manually match the styles without a 'shared style' library, but, out of academic curiosity, is it possible to make derivative variants?

Or maybe just a 'shared single property' instead of a 'shared style' group?


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What are some of the rules and guidelines needed to design a Windows 8 "Metro" style website template?

I notice using blocks is one of these guidelines. I'm also noting something about the colors, but not being a designer myself, I'm not sure what the guidelines for the color scheme usage is.

As per the layout of the content, is there something that is particularly important?

In all, I think the whole Metro approach looks really nice, and I'm hoping to mimic that style in a website template.


texts: Saving spot color channel file as a TIFF in Photoshop

texts: Is there a way to save a photoshop file as a TIFF with multiple spot channels in CMYK mode?


texts: Want to correct inclination in an aimage in photoshop

texts: In the up is italicized to the right. Is there any way in photoshop to straigten this image ?


texts: How to put text in infinity symbol on GIMP or Inkscape!

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I'm trying to do something in this video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kt-fI-GKs24 but with GIMP or Inkscape.
So, basically, if I convert the infinity symbol to a path, is there an option to put text IN a path, instead of along a path? Just something that looks like the video shown.


texts: Why do JPEG files blur red more than other colors?

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I am trying to figure out why JPEG compression causes noise in the red spectrum that is larger and fuzzier in regards to, say, the blue spectrum.  I've seen this question and I am not looking for a workaround; I just want to know why red is prone to more distortion during compression.

This behavior is highly visible in 'political campaign' images (where the picture is rendered in red, blue, and some shade of tan), but is visible elsewhere too.  Here is an example:

Notice the border along the red side?


texts: Photoshop - Layers losing transparency when merging

texts: I'm working on multiple layers on Photoshop (CS6). Some of the layers have different layer styles like multiply. When I merge the layers together I seem to lose the transparency on some of the image, how can I sort this please?


texts: How would one create a high contrast, grainy look in Photoshop?

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I was wondering if any kind souls out there might help me with recreating something similar to the effects on the images below:

I've already noted the interlace-like overlay. But I wonder how one might achieve that high-contrast, grainy, almost cool grey-blue look? I'm using Photoshop CS6.


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I use StampinUp cardstock to create wedding invitations.  I find that the rgb color chart they publish is not true to color when I print in Word or pdf from my HP laptop to my HP printer. I took one page to Staples on a flash drive to print and the color was right.
What am I doing wrong?


texts: Rounded corner effect being copied when merging with shapebuilder tool

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I am using illustrator CS6 and I am making a rectangle with a rounded corner. What I have done is make 2 rectangles but have one with rounded corners through effect>styalize>rounded corners. I then used the shapebuilder tool to merge the two shapes together. Once merged, the rounded corner effect however gets copied to the other rectangle so then all 4 corners are rounded. Is there a way to stop this?
I noticed that when I use the pre-made rounded rectangle and merge that with another rectangle it doesn't seem to have the same problem but ideally I would like to have more control over the rounding of the corners.


texts: How to achieve this metallic/shiny effect in illustrator?

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How to I get this sort of shiny metallic effect on my text? Is illustrator the best tool? Any help is useful thankyou!!
[1]: https://i.stack.imgur.com/rlJfQ.jpg


texts: How do you add weight to strokes in Photoshop? I see the option but no results

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So I tried to solve this problem on my own, and feel I got halfway there. Now I'm stuck.

I'm trying to convert a drawing to a digital logo (did this successfully in Illustrator already, but was upset about shading options...or lack thereof). I've started outlining my image with the pen tool, but I can't seem to add weight to it without using an ugly brush effect.

At first, I was having trouble getting the Edit > Stroke to work, as it was greyed out. Then I created a new layer via copy for just the path. Now I can select Edit > Stroke and enter a weight and color, but it won't actually change the path at all!

I'm at a loss, and after searching, I still can't find any answers. I'm experimenting on my own, but if any of you are familiar with my problem or are super smart, please help me out!

SCREENSHOT: http://imgur.com/aG2qo69

Thanks so much!


texts: What copyright considerations should I take when putting work on a personal blog?

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I've just started with graphic design, and I want to put some of the stuff I'm doing up on a Tumblr blog. I'm also taking some classes and doing a Certificate Program at MCAD soon, and want to form good habits as I'm starting out.

What considerations should I be taking in regards to copyright? Should I use a watermark, should I embed information in the image?


texts: I cannot see the bounding box in Illustrator

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I am quite inexperienced in using adobe illustrator.

Usually, when I select something it shows a bounding box around it but for some reason, it doesn't have it.

I already tried Ctrl + H to show the bounding box, but that didn't work.

Here the file

(I have already gone through this post).


texts: What is the characters style in these Japanese games called?

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These are screenshots from Harvest Moon and Trails from the Sky. I'm trying to find tutorials or something similar to help me learn to create characters of this style, but I don't know what to search for.

What is the name for this style of character?


texts: Inkscape - lock the length of some paths?

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I have a 2d model for a laser cutter. It has cutouts where the wooden layer fits in perpendicularly. That means the cutout has to have the exact width so the layer fits in.

Now I am experimenting with the right size of the whole model.
That, however, means that after every size change, I have to change the width of all cut-outs back to the right size (2.7 mm).

_________________
|     _____     |
|_____|   |_____|

Is there a way to lock certain path segments length so that it doesn't change when resizing?

(The rest would accomodate)


texts: What would I need to do to protect a marbleized pattern?  Example: I have three swatches of fabric, one fabric is marbleized with orange and yellow patterns, fabric 2 is marbleized with green and blue patterns, and fabric 3 is marbleized with purple and lavender patterns. I would like to use these 3 fabrics individually as spring color selections. However, even though I will use the same color combinations each time, the pattern will never be exactly the same. Can I still protect my design?


texts: Are logo design contests considered "spec" work and what are the pros and cons of participating as a designer?

texts: I know logo design contests and the whole "spec" work issue is a controversial subject.  As a designer given the AIGA's position on spec work what are the pros and cons of entering such contests?


texts: How can I change all white pixels to black but keep the transparancy intact using Gimp?

texts: I have toolbar icons in a file that are all white with transparent background.  Using gimp, how do I change the white to black without affecting the transparency?


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The work flow is this:

  JPEG orignal-> Edited in Photoshop->
  EPS-> Imported into a InDesign
  document-> Distilled to PDF-> Sent to
  printer

My question is it necessary to save it as the EPS in the step between Photoshop and InDesign? It would seem to me that keeping it as a JPEG at this step would be fine (and much smaller), and the conversion to EPS doesn't really gain anything.

Am I missing something other than lossy/non-lossy about an EPS that makes it better for this?

EDIT:
Lots of good information in the answers.

My reason for asking is that I'm concerned that a 4mb original expanded to a 40mb+ eps times many files equals a lot of additional storage for marginal additional benefit.

To look at this another way, if the original JPEG is otherwise already perfect is it necessary to convert to a non-lossy format first?

The RAW vs JPEG debate among photographers is ongoing, but when you start talking about press ready material, it seems to be "JPEG lossy therefore JPEG evil!" Beyond this there often doesn't seem to be much thought about what lossy means in practice. From what I've seen, a single edit to a high resolution JPEG isn't going to make any practical difference.


texts: Photoshop CC for Mac modifier keys inconsistent

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I am having trouble with modifier keys such as holding shift to constrain, or command key to temporarily switch to Move Tool. Sometimes holding shift simply doesn't do anything. Sometimes it seems as if tapping shift once toggles on constraint mode. Also sometimes when using the brush tool I will press Command+Z to undo, and after releasing, the tool will remain in the Move tool instead of the brush tool, because normally when you HOLD command it will temporarily switch.
Is this a bug or is there something I am missing? Some key shortcut/click combo that is affecting their behaviors?
I have used Adobe products my entire life (Photoshop v3 when I was like 6 years old) and have never encountered this. I've been using CC 2015 just fine on PC, until now that I am trying on Mac and having these issues. Thanks for your help!
-Ben


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Please take a look at the image below. I am trying to find out if there's a "rule/pattern", even something that can be put down in math form, to the selection of a two-color gradient. The required outcome is something that looks like it's made "of the same color" but smooth. So, naturally going from RED to BLUE is distinctively a two color gradient.

Suppose I pick the initial color -- how "far" on the RGB scale should the second color be in order for users to consider it "the same color", but in a different tone that creates the illusion of a smooth and interesting gradient background?

If I map the two colors shown uses on a 2-axis color map, will the "vector" created between the two points representing the colors be measure of how I should be picking a second color?

...or perhaps is everything just "Eyeball it, change until the results are pleasing"?

This is how the gradient looks on an iOS app. It's nice, and smooth.


texts: Photoshop Scripting in vb.net to change the color of an existing vector shape

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I want to open an existing Photoshop file and select a layer called Square.
There is a vector shape in this layer.
I want to change the color of this vector shape. That is all.
I tried many things to approach the vector like:
test = docRef.layers("Square")
test = docRef.pathItem("Square")

All attempts failed.
I guessed it worked like a text item which I got to work after a full day:
  textColor = CreateObject("Photoshop.SolidColor")
        textColor.RGB.Red = 255
        textColor.RGB.Green = 0
        textColor.RGB.Blue = 0
        textItemRef.Color = textColor

This absolutely works. I don't understand how a vector shape can be so much more difficult to change.
I am not smart enough to understand Objects.Properties.Methods and such so I need a real world code example. So just referring to some guide won't help me at all. I must see working code in front of me alas. But if you can help, please do so.


texts: Is there a way to sort fonts inside Photoshop, as "serif," "sans-serif," "script," etc.?

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In my years as a graphic designer (and now web designer and developer), I've acquired a great number of fonts. I've deleted quite a few, but I still have over 800 fonts. Needless to say, I don't use many of them.

I'm looking to delete a lot of my fonts, and a way to organize (inside Photoshop) the ones that remain as:

Serif
Sans-serif
Script
etc...

I'm curious if this is possible. One idea I had was to rename the fonts, e.g. Times New Roman to Serif - Times New Roman, but I imagine this would cause more problems than it would solve.

I'd appreciate any insight — thank you!

Edit: I initially asked this question as a Windows user. I ended up using Font Explorer X Pro after moving to OSX, where I now manage a much smaller collection.

I'd still love a way to label/sort fonts serif, sans-serif, slab, script, et al. inside photoshop!


texts: Photos for non-commercial usage in websites

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I want to build a website for a school. can I use photos with non-commercial licence considering that the school will not sell or make any money from these photos?

or the school is considered as a commercial institute anyway?

please, any answer?


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Hi I'm a dev with a Photoshop background and I can't find a way to simply click on a Sketch design text element and display the font family used.

Could anyone help me on this one? Thank you very much


texts: product images/icons for printing company?

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I work for a printing company, and our webshop is missing icons/images for our products.
So, I've finally convinced my bossman to buy a pack, but we really can't find any...
here are a few examples of icon packs we're looking for.

http://www.printdeal.be/nl/producten/overzicht

http://www.zwartopwit.be/shop/all <== this one is truly awesome and uniform


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I have some vector objects created in Inkscape and I am exporting them to a png files. I am using the exported images in another program.

The problem is, that even though the initial object is on transparent background, the resulting png has a thin white border around it which looks just terrible.

I have read somewhere, that the deafult export format is PNG-8, which should have transparent-functionality, but this feature is often not 100% supported (especially in older versions of software). Is exporting svg objects to PNG-24 a solution to this? I would try it but I have not found how to change the defualt export format in Inkscape.

What else could be done to eliminate this problem? Thanks for any tips!


texts: Align text in center of circle vertically without creating outlines?

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How do I vertically center text in a circle or box in Illustrator?

If I choose the "Vertically Align Center" in the align palette to align the text in the center of my circle object, it's not in the exact center. This is because there is the box around the text tool that it centers it to

The only way I have found to align the text exactly in the center is to create outlines of the text.


texts: How to place text in perspective on product mockup

texts: Hi i want to write a letter W on the bag, as you can see it has a kind of perspective to it, so the letter should follow this perspective. I am using Adobe Illustrator.


texts: Change the transparency of an Android stock icon?

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I am trying to use an android star icon (.png) and color it in red. Basic, right? Well.

I did the color change after some research (just download Gimp 2) from an iOS icon because it has the ideal size 64*64 but it resulted in small legs drooling from the star lowest spikes once displayed on the Android device.

So now I am fighting to do the same from an Android icon (a little smaller but why not?). So far I have achieved a nice result. BUT it is pink not the deep red I wanted and obtained before. So we figured it was due to an existing transparency of the star. We tried to add layer to change it, inverse layering, copy paste it, color the result but nothing, the results are always pink.

To resume : from iOS icon : color perfect but strange shaping effects versus from android icon : shape perfect (even if smaller) but color pinky or transparent

How can I "remove" the transparency that might be in the initial .png ?

Edit : I just try drawing stars with Inkscape, the result is not okay :D I have the same small "legs"  :(

Edit : Several picture of my different test :

Test 1 : android icon re-colored with still the transparency --> pink color as a result.

Test 2 : I follow your advice and get this :

Test 3 : I tried to use anti aliasing filter but there is little difference :

My work blocks imgur so I cannot see if all uploaded ok.


texts: Exporting SVG from Illustrator with stroke as an SVG attribute

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I have created a simple chevron icon in Illustrator and now exporting it as an SVG. Technically, it's just a path with a 2pt round brush stroke.

When I export it as an SVG with the stroke applied I get the following markup:

<svg id="F-Chevron" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 9 16">
  <title>Icons</title>
  <g id="Right">
    <path d="M7.79,5.71l7,7V11.29l-7,7a1,1,0,0,0,1.41,1.41l7-7a1,1,0,0,0,0-1.41l-7-7A1,1,0,0,0,7.79,5.71Z" transform="translate(-7.5 -4)"/>
  </g>
</svg>

When I export the layer without the stroke I get this, which is my desired result, but without a stroke attribute.

<svg id="F-Chevron" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 7 14">
  <title>Icon</title>
  <g id="Right">
    <polyline points="0 0 7 7 0 14" style="fill: none"/>
  </g>
</svg>

Is it possible to have the stroke applied within Illustrator but export as an SVG to get something like the below? (Note the attributes on the SVG tag)

<svg id="F-Chevron" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 7 14" stroke-width="2" stroke="#000">
  <title>Icon</title>
  <g id="Right">
    <polyline points="0 0 7 7 0 14" style="fill: none"/>
  </g>
</svg>

Any help is much appreciated, can't find a way around it unless I apply the strokes manually in each icon SVG file.

Thank you!


texts: svg/.ai file made with brushes, inverting stroke

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I've created an svg in Illustrator using a rope brush which worked well but I want to invert the black and white which isn't working. It was done with a brush where stroke was black but fill wasn't used (it was black too but it doesn't use fill at all)

this is currently what I have

When I select the object and switch the stroke to white, it changes the black lines here to white, but I can't fill the rope gaps that are currently white. I literally just want to ingvert these colors completely.

What's the best way I can do this?


texts: Is the color exactly between two opposite colors always medium gray?

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I was trying to find the opposite of a web color (let's take #917AFA as an example) and an online tool told me that it is #6E8505. Then, I used another online tool to find the color that is exactly in the middle between two arbitrary web colors, typed in these two opposite hexes, and got #808080 (medium gray, exactly). Then I tried doing the whole "experiment" a couple more times and always got #808080, from which it became obvious that it was no coincidence, however it was surprising to me.
My question: In general, does taking two opposite colors (not specifically web colors) and finding the one exactly in the middle always result in medium gray?


texts: Grain effect doesn't work in Illustrator

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I read a tutorial and tried to create a grain effect on a rectangle. I created a rectangle, put a gradient on it and then via the Effects Gallery applied the grain effect, with an Intensity: 74 and Contrast: 50, and Grain mode: Sprinkles.

This resulted in an appearance that DOES NOT resemble the one in the tutorial. The gradient is not grainy, but rather full of pixels, as you can see in the screenshot:

I am desperate. How come the effect doesn't look grainy? Is there something wrong with the settings in my Illustrator? I am a webdesign newbie and would be very happy if anyone could help me out.

For your info, this is the tutorial I am referring to: http://vectips.com/tutorials/create-grainy-textures/


texts: How to create an undulating fabric texture using inkscape

texts: Could someone please provide guidance on creating the following type of texture:


texts: Looking for Linked Files in Illustrator .ai file imported into CorelDraw

texts: I am trying to check for linked files in a .ai file that I am opening in CorelDraw.  From what I can tell is always strips them out. Is this always the case? I tried both import and open and neither seems to handle it properly.  I am running CorelDraw X8.


texts: Why do some rare old printed manuscripts have mixed cases?

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I wasn’t able to find any example photo, but I recently saw some old manuscripts printed in the 18th century (I believe) at the University of Vienna that had mixed letter casing in the middle of the word, e.g. InvIdIa, nostrVM etc. (these examples are not verbatim)

The casing would not emphasize composite nouns or the start of syllables, so I’m wondering if the reason for using them is the lack of enough lowercase casts.


texts: Illustrator: how to recreate a sun-shaped background shape?

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I'd like to recreate this Man Utd match poster in Illustrator CC 2018.

I am stuck while creating the grey form used in the background, behind the blue and red circles. How do I make this shape?


texts: Illustrator: noting fonts before creating outlines

texts: Is there a way to keep a 'virtual notebook' of a file so I can remember which fonts I used after I've created outlines? I really like fonts and have far too many, so it's hard to remember which one I used.


texts: Pdf output looks different when exported from InDesign vs CorelDraw?

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I have created a design in CorelDraw. While publishing it to PDF, it gets washed out. That might be due to some color management issue.

Now, when I'm create the same design in InDesign the PDF generates exact color and quality.

How can I be sure that this PDF generated from InDesign will print to paper as it is shown on screen in PDF ?


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I just discovered digital prints on etsy about a month ago and I've been scrambling for the last 3 weeks to learn everything i can about PPI/DPI, Resizing images, GIMP, pixel wxh, file formats, megapixels, colorspaces etc. so I can get my stuff up there.

About a week ago after being totally lost I'm finally putting it all together. The one thing I'm hung up on is this. I resize my image on a google play app called Photo Editor, I size it to A2 Ya I even learned about International paper sizes and ANSI lol. I size it to A2- at 300 PPI. I have nice big A2 size 7-15MB files that MyOW's says are all around 30 mega-pixels.

So then I open that image in GIMP just to make sure its dimensions and resolution are correct (phone apps are buggy so) Here's something I noticed and I think it's important but I dont understand it.

I decided I would take the A2 about 16x22 inches 300 DPI file and save that as my medium sized image file. saved it.

Then i turned the Original file into an 8x10 inch at 600DPI.

And finally a Large size A0 about 33x46 inches at 150DPI.

Every time I converted the PPI/DPI and Dimensions it seemed like it wasnt taking long at all for GIMP to change the image like it would when i was experimenting with it trying to understand the process. It was almost instantaneous, it made me wonder,since i sized the original image at 300 dpi at A2 size-
 do I even need to make the small and large files? Like if I just uploaded the A2,file and they wanted a small size and they took it to their print shop/printed themselves an 8x10 inch would it appear to be/or even really be printed at 600dpi since its smaller?

And if they took it somewhere to print the A2 file at A0 size it would appear to be/or even really be printed at 150DPI?

Like is there some mathematical formula going on here where doing the other 2 files is pointless? Or should I go ahead and upload all 3 files- 1 for every size option for every image so I know the customer is getting the size they want at the quality I want them to be?  Thank you so much mates, wish i had found this site 3 weeks ago. GL- W1TCH


texts: How can I quickly know the colors used in a web image?

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Supposing that I have the following table,

Is there a fast method (with external tools with the web: for example ColorZilla, browser extension) to recognize the color in RGB (or CMYK) without to install any software?

For me it is important to know because I use LaTeX for my important document.

Which software supports the function of identifying the color used in a given image?


texts: How to Create Compound Characters Inside a Font

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Wondering if it's possible to organize a font to have features such as combining characters.

Basically, I'm wondering if you can design a font in a modular way so that it can have these features:

superscripts/subscripts
diacritical marks
composable shapes

So for example, say I have a vertical line character like |, and I want a double vertical line character not just by using two |, e.g. ||. I would like this: ‖. So I would have in the font a single line character |, and then ~somehow~ would combine two of them together when writing so that I get the ‖ character. This would mean reusing font assets/symbols/shapes/glyphs.

A more complex example would be like combining ‖ and the accent mark ´: ‖́. So now we have two | and and one ´ combined into a single "character".

This would make it so you don't have to predefine every combination of glyph/symbol, which could be a lot. Say for example, I have a-z, and 10 diacritical marks for the top, and 10 possible for the bottom. That is 10² or 100 combinations of diacritical marks for each character. So instead of 26 + 10 + 10 = 46 glyphs, the font would have 26 * 100 = 2,600 glyphs, a big difference. Add on top of that the ability to support super and subscripts, and that could easily be 2,600 * 3 = 7,800 glyphs, vs. 46. I would also like to support nested superscripts. But maybe sub/superscripts should be saved for a separate question b/c it might be unrelated and/or complicated.

Then there is the question of how the keyboard is mapped to all of these combinations, which I am not familiar with.

So my question is, if it is possible to organize a font to have these features of combining characters into "complex glyphs", from "primitive glyphs". And if so, how to map it to the keyboard, since 2,600 possible combinations is a lot more than the number of keys on the keyboard, you would probably have some sort of "key codes" or "key combinations" to enter to get a character, not sure about that.


texts: Name of this font used in Porsche 918 Ad?

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What is the font used in this ad?

ADD other symbols


texts: Photoshop - Resize image to scale from known object length

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I have an image in photo shop that looks like this...

I know that the length of the blue line has to be 20mm, how can I resize the whole image to scale?


texts: How to create a curved tiles effect in adobe illustration

texts:
This curved tiles shape was created in adobe illustration:

How can I recreate it?


texts: Help me find a font that looks something like this...

texts: Ok, this is a horrible drawing I know but looking for font recommendations that might get me close. Basically I am looking for a font that uses 3 stripes to create connecting letters. The letters in this (horrible) drawing are CFR. Any ideas what would get me close?


texts: Objects in Illustrator doesn't align perfectly

texts: When working on logo design projects, there are some things in Illustrator that doesn't work perfectly. For example, when I need to make rectangle and then put in rounded rectangle and then aling to centre, it doesn't do that perfect. Why? There are lots of more examples to tell you but I think you get the point what I'm talking about.


texts: Setting up responsive grids in Photoshop

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I'm having some serious trouble understanding one aspect of responsive design.  I understand almost all of the basics but one thing that is troubling me is setting up correct grids in Photoshop for various break points.  From what I can gather, a responsive design will scale down your grid as the device width decreases.  This means that it's not just a case of removing a few columns and your grid is back in proportion.

At the moment the only thing I can think of doing to duplicate a responsive grid is to scale down the document in Photoshop and that will then keep the relationships between the columns, gutters and margins.  I've looked at how other people do it and nobody seems to do it this way.  I was looking on YouTube and found this chap — he seems to just use the same grid but smaller parts of it instead of resizing the grid completely to match the break point.  Can anybody shed some light on this?


texts: Photo in sRGB with black and white parts converted to CMYK

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I know it's an often topic but haven't found any solution for my problem.

I`m working on a book with lamp photos - I was adjusting photos in Photoshop in sRGB mode. For instance, I have the lamp on a grey wall - in Photoshop I've made the wall colorless (with saturation set to 0%) and the lamp remains in color.

After that, I made a document in InDesign using such adjusted photos in sRGB color profile. Later I've exported a PDF file for print with color conversion set to preserve numbers and with the destination set to Coated Forga27 (a requirement set by the printer).

I've printed a proof with some photos and the grey wall appears a bit green-ish. So - finally - my question is: is there a successful way to convert to CMYK in which the grey remains grey? My suspicion is that the grey values from Photoshop are later translated into all CMYK values, not only a K value.

P.S.
I found this post: How do I convert an RGB black and white photograph to just CMYK black

but that method used on my projects just deletes hue and saturation layers and changes the color of my whole project.


texts: Illustrator won't select paths in Compound Shape I want to fill

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I'm following a beginner's tutorial where I am supposed to color a skull that has different symbols on it.

It was going all fine until I had to select the yellow bits to add different colors to the skull, but Illustrator won't select it if I click on it, only the outline.

I have to specifically go to the layers panel and meatball the path I want to color, which is really annoying and time consuming. What should I do to active the selection by a click?


texts: InDesign: Text Won't Go to Top to Text Box

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I am using an already-created document on InDesign (newsletter) to create a new issue. However, I seem unable to get text to go to the top of a text box. When I resize the text box, the text will disappear as it has jumped 10 lines down and the box isn't that large.

My Googling led me to check the text frame options. Under General, the Inset Spacing is all set to zero. Vertical Justification is aligned to the top with no paragraph spacing limit.
Under Baseline Options, the first baseline is offset to ascent, with a minimum of 0 in.
Paragraph styles everything is set to zero.
Does anyone know how to fix this problem?


texts: How to expand/create a path around a stroke in Adobe Fireworks?

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I have a graphic that looks like a stamp created in Fireworks,

it is mainly made of Paths that have custom stroke types on them,

the problem is that I want to expand the custom Stroke so that I have a Path around the grungy stroke,

Have a look at the screenshot to understand better, as you can see the Stroke type in my case is set to Bristle, have a look:


texts: How do I make my InDesign document easier to update?

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I made a price book for my company last year when I was completely new to InDesign. The book contains many two page spreads that are saved as PDFs, and are tables that I created in a separate indd document.

Sadly, each time there is a price change, I have to change original indd, then save as PDF then update link in the final indd document. The price book has been saved as different versions, like for web, black and white, etc. so updating everything is a nightmare.

I also have an excel version that is is a completely different layout, so I am updating that each time as well. I know  there has to be a better way to keep all of this straight and make updates in one place.

Is there a way of streamlining all of this without starting from scratch?

I am working with InDesign CC 2015.


texts: How to select objects with same features in Inkscape but only in a certain region?

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I have imported a PDF. It contains approx. 30000 objects which make it sluggish to render. Some objects like texts are expendable in most parts of the drawing but not in a part of the center.

So I want to remove a lot of details in at least 2/3 of the drawing to simplify it. I'm able to select (and remove) e.g. all Texts written in white by selecting one and applying "select similar by contour and filling". Now I want to do this only in the areas I want to simplify.

So my approach was to group all objects of one area, where I wanted to simplify objects, enter the group and do the "select similar things", but this selects everything similar outside the group along with those I want to delete.

I also tried to select all and do a "group deselect" by pressing shift and dragging a rectangle, but this did not work (as it was apparently not intended to work that way).

Are there other means of removing small related features (text, small circles, lines of certain colour) in the periphery of the drawing?

Converting something into bitmap is only my last resort due to the details needed vs. horrible file size.


texts: How to cut the center of a polar grid in Illustrator?

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How can I cut out the center of a polar grid in Illustrator?

I created this grid with the outer circle removed:

I'd like to cut out a circle in the center:

So that only the outer radial lines are left, like the units on a clock.

Pathfinder "Minus Front" doesn't won't work since the grid is not a single shape.

(I use Illustrator CS6.)


texts: How to cycle through blend modes with instant preview?

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I'm watching a tutorial in which the instructor is cycling through blend modes for a pattern overlay and the shape layer instantly updates with whichever blend mode he has selected. I have read that this might only be possible on a PC and not a Mac - can anyone confirm whether that is true, and if not, the necessary shortcut for it to be possible on a Mac? (and a PC, to make the question more universally helpful :))

Thank you.


texts: Inkscape or Illustrator for this kind of work?

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I want to make a similiar picture like this: https://m1.behance.net/rendition/modules/138443753/hd/ee481bcee17e5ee402d570ae3fa0d833.jpg

My question is now, should I use inkscape or Illustrator?
Will I need more time to do the picture with inkscape?
Would it be easier with Illustrator?

If I can do this with inkscape in nearly the same time like with Illustrator then I will stick to inkscape. We have free access to Illustrator at college, so the money is not the problem.

I'm a a game developer and want to make the art for the games myself at home. I don't have experience with either of the two softwares.


texts: Is using a wireframe instead of a screenshot acceptable in technical work?

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When putting screenshots of an application in technical work, most screenshots will require editing to be usable. Extraneous UI elements may need removed, spacing may need to be altered so that the image can fit into the designated area, etc. As an application changes, screenshots need to change to, which can be tedious when all of the screenshots are raster images.

I've seen some technical publications that use "wireframes" instead of actual images of an application. These are form applications that already exist; these aren't wireframes intended for development purposes. These usually include most of the UI elements so that the user can recognize the screen, but by nature are not exact representations of what the user will see.

Below is an example. The first image is a screenshot of an application (edited already for size, etc) and a vector wireframe of the same screen.

The wireframe has a few advantages. Being an SVG file, it will look better in print. When parts of the UI change (e.g. a new feature was added to a screen), it is much easier to modify the vector instead of stitching together a new, edited screenshot. SVG graphics can also take advantage of a VCS like git. It is also possible to make interesting bulk changes to SVG graphics (e.g. using a regex to find all instances of "Login" and change it to "Sign in").

The downside is the resulting image no longer shows the actual application it is explaining. My question is is that a problems?

Is there any evidence that a wireframe instead of a screenshot would confuse a user working with an application? (anecdotal or otherwise)
Are there any best practices when substituting a screenshot with a wireframe?
Besides not looking exactly like the application, are there any other pitfalls to using a wireframe instead of a true-to-life screenshot?


texts: How to make a "barrel" shape from a flat image (?)

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If you have a flat image ie logo you want glue onto a cylindrical "package" to show final product -- what free s/w package (or script) do you use?

(I use inkscape and gimp to create flat art with no real knowledge of 3D editing except perspective in gimp)


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For a map of Hawaiʻi, I am looking for serif and a non-serif font supporting Hawaiian characters.

The fonts should go well with a modern map. Any suggestions?


texts: How to make the path to equal to other path in illustrator?

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I have the two paths this in illustrator, this path could be any anywhere it could be part of the complex drawing.

And I have another path which also could be anywhere. I could select both of the paths with direct selection tools.

How do I make the one length of the path equal to the other path length?


texts: What factors should one consider when picking color calibration solutions?

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Recently I've begun giving more thought to display calibration. I'd previously ignored this practice largely because:

I worked with really cheap monitors at work.
I work mostly with web graphics, and there's really no way to know how the end user's monitor will be calibrated. Just going from computer to computer, device to device at the office, the color reproduction varied greatly.
I have a DoubleSight DS-2700dw at home, which is an S-PVA display, but it's not exactly "high end". The original had 3 stuck subpixels and died within a year of purchase, and the replacement also has at least as many dead subpixels, as well as other problems (such as a cracked stand and requiring multiple restarts and a series of well-timed key presses to actually start working). So a $300 monitor calibration system feels a bit pointless.
All of the solutions I've looked at seemed to be targeted at photographers (even moreso the cheaper units) and print design.

But I also didn't really know how to choose between the different models. I'd rather not go on price alone, given that, if it's worth investing in, I'd rather invest in a professional grade calibration system that will serve me well than an entry-level solution that won't give me the full benefits of display calibration.

So what differentiates the various color calibration units? Will all professional grade systems pretty much serve you equally well except when used in high end photography or dealing with ultra wide gamut displays?

Does it really make sense to even invest in a hardware color calibrator if you're primarily doing web design?

What features are consider "must haves" when shopping for display calibrators?

What else does someone new to display calibration need to know?


texts: What's an appropriate body font to couple with Bebas Neue

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I'm in the process of redesigning my website, and I've selected Bebas Neue as a font for my logo and major features (navigation etc), but due to its blocky nature and the fact that it's 100% capitals, it's not really good to use as body copy.

Here's a link to Bebas

I guess I just need to find something that would work well with it, but fonts aren't really my strong point. Can you lend a hand?


texts: Which color profile is appropriate for images being printed on canvas?

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I want to know the best colour space settings for preparing an image for canvas printing.

The research I've done mostly speaks about sRGB and some speak about Adobe RGB. I'm not sure what to do.

What is the best colour setting and how do I set up the colour space in Adobe Photoshop? (CS3)

What should I be aware of when deciding which color profile to choose during save?


texts: Change dimension of different objects in group to specific value

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I have several circles of different Width and Height in a group. How can I make them all 0.3mm W and H?

I've found this answer, which uses Object > Transform > Transform Each...
But that only allows to rescale each element in the group by a certain percentage,not absolute value.


texts: What is proper methodology for creating a mood board for a logo design?

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There exists a fair amount of references online on how to create mood boards using various online services. I'm looking to create a mood board that has a visual hierarchy, incorporated's colors, shapes and images.

However, I have not been able to find a good tutorial for Illustrator. There plenty for Photoshop. Any thoughts or recommendations on the proper methodology?


texts: Photoshop CC - How to paint along the border of a selection

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I have this image:

I want to paint a lighter blue on the left cliff that flows along the border like so:

Doing it by hand is very hard and messy. Is there any way to automate this? If so, how do you do it?


texts: Steps required to preview a glossy business card in Photoshop CC?

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I'm new here. I have very little knowledge in Photoshop CC and I was hoping if one of you can help me. I have created a website and I need to include Business Card mockups created by me to the website. And even though I've managed to create the mockups, I'm having trouble with giving it a proper presentation effect. My requirement is to give it a realistic glossy effect to attract more users. I have currently gone through this link here several times but have failed to accomplish the glossy effect. If anyone can please give me a step-by-step guide(with snapshots) on how to achieve this, it would be very grateful. Thanks in advance.

This is where I've gotten so far:


texts: how to set up file to make a 100 page 5.5"x8.5" book that i will print on letter paper and bind with japanese stab binding

texts: i am wanting to print a book at home on regular letter paper, then cut all the pages in half and put one half on top of the other and bind it using japanese stab binding.  does anyone know how i can set this file up?  thanks so much for any help you can give!


texts: Adobe Illustrator RGB mode: hex colors different than in Inkscape

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Until now, I've used Inkscape for creating simple svg illustrations for the web. I've decided recently to give Adobe Illustrator a try.

One thing that bugs me in Illustrator are hexcolors:

I create a new document for the web, so the color palette is RGB.
I enter the hex color #c1cedb for an element.
I go and check the color in the web browser, it is #ccc
The same happens with other hex colors

If I do the same with Inkscape, the color in the web browser is #c1cedb, as expected.

I'm aware of the fact that Illustrator is extremely powerful and complex, so I'm probably just missing a basic detail here. Could someone help me out?


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Possible Duplicate:
  Where does inspiration end, where does illegitimate copying start?

How to explain the difference between stealing the design and copying the design? In Web Designs. How do you take inspiration from others design without stealing it?


texts: Pick a color that is base of hair or skin

texts: Looking any hair or skin you notice different tones, shades, and so on... which is the base color that is determinant of such hair or skin? and that is the origin of all tones and shades of them? How to pick the correct basic color?


texts: CorelDraw: problems converting to curves text with embedded graphics

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In CorelDraw it is possible to insert arbitrary graphics (raster or vector) right into line of text by copy-pasting object into it.

It is useful sometimes since this embedded object will be scaled along with the text, follow the path line of text is attached to, etc. It would generally work as a character of a font.

BUT. When you try to print resulting work or use "Convert to curves" operation, embedded object would not be rendered, it will be replaced by blank space and the program will give you warning message.

So, is there a way to convert such document to curves?


texts: How to fill non linear selection with some smoothness

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I want to create a outline around a selected area that I have cut away by 45 Degress. The issue is that the stroke has not a straight pattern and is also very pixelated.

I'd like to have a smooth outline to cover up these "hard" corners but am not sure how I can achieve this.

As you can see this is completely straight filled without any smoothing.
Btw. the "black" fill is a second layer behind the "redish" one with a growth selection by 1 px.
This then looks like this from the 100% zoom perspective:

Obviously not looking very professional.


texts: Grid system building methodology for web

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For a long time now, I have been using premade grid systems, like foundation grid for instance, which consists a grid of 12 70px columns, and 30 px gutters. But as my design passion seeks the best possible harmony and proportions, I'd like to build my grid more adequate to the specific project needs.

What base unit should i start my calculations with?

Should i use base line height, main typeface x-height, or maybe some other significant value? I've read more meaningful typography article on A List Apart by Tim Brown, but he suggests basing it on font size, but as Erik Spiekermann pointed out, real font size depends on it's family.

For myself, x-height makes sense, as it's affects the visual space and weight of layout a lot. But on the other side, line height sets the vertical rhythm.

When I've got the unit, how to decide on column and gutter width?

Giving that i can choose out column number constraint (depending on the content complexity, or maybe i should concider other factors as well?), I still need to decide on website max-width, gutter and column width.


texts: How to set source for Krita clone brush on tablet? (no keyboard)

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Trying to use the Clone Brush tool in Krita, but am unable to set the source for pasting from. The answer here specifies the default keyboard shortcut Ctrl+Alt+click for changing the source. Not having a keyboard on my tablet, this doesn't work for me. I've checked the Clone Brush settings, but can't find anything to move the source point the "long" way.
Running Krita 4.4.3 on a Samsung Tab S7+.
Thank you for your help!


texts: How can I remove background from an image of a transparent object?

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I am having hard time removing background from this image.
I tried using Magic Eraser and also Background eraser tool. Both of these do not work perfectly.

The reason could be the fact that lower portion of this bottle is of glass and it "blends" with the surrounding.

Is there an easier way to remove background in such cases?


texts: Correct low contrast effect in Photoshop CC

texts: There are some stock images I'd like to use that have low-contrast effects applied to them and I need to make them look more like there haven't been arty filters applied. (I'm not even sure if that's the best description for the effect I'm trying to undo, I've also seen it described as a milky black.) I've tried using curves, or duplicating the layer and setting it to overlay, but none of these things really seems to look quite right. I think what I want to do is create shadows that don't blend with the dark midtones. Any suggestions would be appreciated.


texts: How to design a brochure for a programming competiton

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I am a computer science student hosting a programming contest at our college. We need to design a nice brochure for the contest.

I don't have any idea hot to create such a thing. All I know is how to edit my photos in Gimp (low level editing; I even don't know about professional tools).

I wonder if someone would help me (with no knowledge of designing) design a good brochure.

I know Gimp (Cropping, adding layers, increasing brightness etc... )


texts: scale raster image to meet defined ppi in Illustrator

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Background: I am using Illustrator to combine several raster images. I apply scaling and clipping masks to them. Next, I try - if possible - to avoid non-integer resampling steps during subsequent printing. I.e. if an image originally was e.g. 150 ppi and the publisher asks for 150 dpi, I aim for 150 (original dimensions) or 300 ppi (i.e. the size was downscaled by an integer factor of 2), since

(a) most times I am very close to such integer factors anyway, or
(b) picture dimensions need to be reduced to meet minuimum ppi/dpi without "upsampling".

Question: Is there a way to tell AI to scale image dimensions to meet a defined ppi (at least necessary in scenario b)?

E.g., an image which is 140 ppi should get slightly smaller to become 150 ppi (I am NOT looking for upsampling!). I know I can see the resolution via Document Info window / flyout embedded (or linked) images and manually calculate a scale factor (actual ppi / desired ppi), but I am looking for a solution that is automatic and has no rounding issues.

Question (optional part): Am I wrong to aim to avoid non-integer factors b/o quality issues in subsequent resampling steps where possible (scenario a)?

Edit for clarification: I am dealing with composite figures, where I need to fine-adjust the size (millimeters) of each individual subfigure (bitmaps, may be photographs, microscope images, MRI scans, ...). Subfigures are prepared at sufficient resolution that allow using them at integer multiples/fractions of original mm dimensions to meet publisher-desired ppi and to fit to the other subfigures. Once the subfigures are at an approximately useful size, I need to fine-tune widths/heighths to have them aligned in a tidy way. To this end, I prefer cropping (clipping mask) them since I was afraif of quality loss by resizing by non-integer factors. Since one needs to see how it looks like (how much I can crop, do sizes look balanced, ...) it is not useful to "calculate" the millimeter dimensions and do the rest in photoshop.


texts: Border thickness on "part" of pen tool shape, Is it possible?

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Alright, I have a logo I am working on of a penguin. I am fairly decent with the pen tool, and have already created most of the face (eye left/right and beak) in separate layers in Illustrator CS5. All of the elements have a nice border thickness on them as well. I was going to draw the head (which surrounds the other layers of course), and I came to a problem.

My problem is the border around the head. I need the border around the top of the head, but when it comes to the chin, I really don't need it. Is there a way to accomplish this? Or is my best bet to just keep layering on a layer with no stroke to cover up the border?


texts: Inkscape: How to have a Connector Line be two colors

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I'm trying to connect two objects Filled with different colors with the Connector Tool, then have the Connector Line show the two different colors associated with the objects.  Can I do that with the Stroke of the Connector Line?

Thank you!


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I'm having an issue with my XY axis plotter.

Does anyone know what minimum line weight I should use? The lines on my SVG files keep doubling up.

Also, how do I 'fill'? Do I have to draw a series of hatches?

Best, Alex


texts: Save as PDF in Photoshop: error and/or bad result

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I've a problem exporting PSD files into PDF.
DISCLAIMER: I rarely work with PDF and I'm probably doing a rookie mistake here.

I have to print a 70x100cm BW poster so I created a new file 70x100 cm at 300ppi. Once it was completed I went into the save as -> photoshop PDF (selected "as a copy", not Layers) -> high quality print. When I preview the PDF in Preview (I don't have creative cloud, only photoshop + lightroom plan, so I don't have Acrobat PRO) at print size has a lower resolution then expected. I exported the very same file saved as PSD with Affinity Photo and got a much better result with "high quality print" PDF option.

See screenshot attached: Left is Affinity; Right is Photohsop.

NOTES:
1) I had multiple times an error while saving as PDF that I solved holding CMD+SHIFT+ALT while launching the app and resetting the ps preferences.
2) It takes FOREVER, like 15 mins to save the file
3) The file generated with PS is about 40Mb, the one generated in Affinity is about 15Mb

What am I possibly doing wrong?

Thanks for your help
Have a nice day you all


texts: Guidelines causing problem while doing alignment in Adobe Illustrator CS4

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I have an artwork and inside that artwork there are several objects and several guidelines applied. Now when I try to align that artwork at the edge of the main Artboard using alignment tools, the artwork is placed outside the artboard because of inner guidelines.

So my question is that if there is any option by which I can exclude guidelines from consideration while doing alignment.


texts: PS 3dpostcard: How to set the rotation point of a 3d postcard layer?

texts: Trying to 3d transform a triangle shape in Photoshop CS5 Extended by making it into a 3d postcard and then using the 3d rotation tools. But the layer seems to be choosing its own arbitrary rotation point. I need to be able to set the rotation point at the bottom of the triangle, and z-rotate it from there. How can I do that? And what rotation point is photoshop choosing exactly, and why?


texts: Better ways of vectorizing photos than Illustrator's Trace?

texts: Are there any better ways of vectorizing photos than Illustrator's Trace? I don't have one of them Wacom boards so I can't really do this by hand.


texts: How to convert a compound path to a standard path in Adobe Illustrator?

texts: I've got a ExtendScript that only works with paths and I've got a compound path, so how can I convert my compound path into a path?


texts: How to make two white paths and a white fill transparent over a black image in illustrator?

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So I have this tear shape which has a black fill and no outline.
I added the following shapes on top of it in sequence:

2nd largest circle with black fill and white outline
3rd largest circle with black fill and white outline
Vertical rectangle to create the two semi circles in the 3rd largest circle
Smallest circle in the middle with no outline and white fill

I been trying to get the white areas to be transparent for many hours. I tried changing the black fills of the circles to transparent fills when combining and subtracting them. I tried separating the circles, I managed to do the small circle transparent in the big tear shape but when I try to do the rest of the bigger circles, I lose the black areas. Then I tried working with the big circle first, the entire tear shape got a white outline.

Any help in me figuring out how to do this will be much appreciated. Thank you.


texts: Different representations for 3D objects explanation

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I'm having a hard time understanding the differences between the different representations of 3d objects following this slide (full video)

(The segment is this one)

Reading the corresponding wiki pages, I can't understand the following things:

Which one is stored as 2D images are usually stored ("classic" 2d array of 3 RGB values)
How do the others get stored?
I understand that Mesh is a collection of polygons, but how does it get stored as a file?
what is the difference between volumetric and point cloud?


texts: Is it OK to layout landscape images vertically in a book?

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I am currently laying out a book (poetry). There are a few images to be placed at various points throughout the text. Most of these are portrait orientation. For various reasons it is necessary for each image to appear alone on its own page without any other element.

Is it acceptable to lay these images out vertically (taking up a full page for each one) so that the reader has to turn the book 90 degrees to view them? If I don't do this and lay them out in their natural orientation I am worried that a) they will be too small, and b) they will look a bit lost with too much white space above and below them.


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I'm building a set of actions to help myself create pie charts, one segment create a line segment at a certain point (from the artboard center out), and the attempts to rotate it around the same point (the artboard center), copy and rotate again a different amount (I am using modals to set the exact angle each time), and then again twice more. The issue is that each time the segment rotates the rotation origin changes as it is relative to the line segment, rather than the global space of the art-board.

Is there a way to either
A) Create a static rotation origin (perhaps tied to another object)
or B) calculate the new rotation origin based on the amount of rotation within the action itself.

Any suggestions?
Also, open to alternative solutions rather than actions, I need to create a large number of uniform pie charts with varying segment values (the chart tool winds up taking far longer)

Target final product (currently I am creating these with the parts of the action that work and doing the rotation portion manually)


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I want to create an svg button to be used in a WordPress plugin.
Is there a way to make it compatible with a color picker to match each theme ? Maybe one file with different colors.


texts: Critique: Turning graphic logo into text logo

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I am looking at redesigning the logo, giving it a more modern feel, easier on the eye.

'Bashkohem' means to join, meet, link up together. The website is a social network for ethnic Albanians.

Current used Logo (1): Kosovo map (white) with Albania map (red).

  "The Albanian flag is depicted by an eagle with two heads on a red
  cloth. The red color of the material represents bravery, courage, and
  strength. The eagles represent or symbolize ruling on the Imperial
  family, the heads represent the two leading factors in their state,
  which is the government and church."

Logo 1: is too big, height wise.

Logo 2: Simple, but doesn't stand out.

Logo 3: Not sure

I was looking at some fantastic Text Logos. They stand out.

My Question: Can any creative mind see a way in which I can turn the logo into a clever text style logo with minimal graphics?


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I would like to have a semi-tranparent animation on my website.  Something like a gif, but with opacity that isn't just on or off.

Does something like this exist yet?  Is it time for someone to create a new image file type?  What options do I have for adding animations with transparency to a website?

EDIT:  The "duplicate question" of this is a question with overlapping answers.  Two different lists.  It answers this question and more, which is very very nice, but it wasn't intuitive to ask from my perspective, and is similar to comparing the list result of "what dogs have curly hair?" to "describe in detail all the dog types."

That is to say, these two questions point to relatively the same place, but come from completely different directions.  Like road signs on opposite sides of a city, I don't think a merge is the right decision.

EDIT #2: The "duplicate questions" answer doesn't mention that gifs don't have semi-transparency.  If you search for the word "transparency" there's zero hits.


texts: Inkscape drawn image looks great in MS Word, badly pixelated in PDF. Why?

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I'm a novice. But have drawn a simple logo in Inkscape. It looks great as a .png (300dpi) when inserted as a picture in MS Word. But from there when I generate a PDF of the docx the image is badly pixelated. Why? How do I fix it?

Any help appreciated!


texts: Convert OpenType font to TrueType with tabular number spacing

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Is there a way to convert an OpenType font to TrueType using tabular number spacing instead of the default/proportional.

The online converters I have found do not have these options.


texts: Why do you always end up with unused swatches in Illustrator?

texts: Why, after a Live Trace, when you Output to Swatches, do you always end up with a bunch of Unused Swatches? What are their purpose, assuming they have one? I see a lot articles explaining how to delete them, but nothing on why they're there to begin with.


texts: Designers response in an adverse situation during the presentation of a project

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Hypothetical situation:

It is a presentation of a corporate image for a male sports club.
The meeting includes the client, the marketing director, the purchasing manager, the client's wife, and two important employees.

The name of the club refers to a corpulent, vigorous and strong animal. The logo represents the head of that animal, seen from the front, which gives a feeling of strength, impetus, resistance and decision.

Behind there is a circular frame, very representative of the main object of many sporting events.

Indirectly simulates the support of hunting heads, that reaffirms the masculinity of the corporate image and it works like a strong support for the pictogram.

As a total symbol resembles a heraldic shield, referring to the club's tradition and history.

The designer presents each element of the corporate image.

Everything is going well, until one of the listeners says that the logo remains to something different for him.

How should the designer react?


texts: When you create a layer in Photoshop you can create a new layer and select the transparency when you do it. How does one go about doing this same thing in GIMP? I've seen other answers about adding transparency to an image but what I need is a transparent black png to use as a background for a webpage. So in short I need to know how to create a black image where I adjust the about of transparency - say 80%. Is there an easy/quick way to do this equivalent to photoshop?


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I created a model of a reception desk in 3DSMax. To light it, I'm using a target light positioned behind the camera angled toward the scene, and one free directional light with the same specs.

The problem is, I'm not getting any shadows in my scene when I render them. I want natural shadows to appear on objects that are being blocked from direct light.

I can't figure out what I'm missing. Any suggestions?


texts: JPG file is more grey than file in Photoshop

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Hi I'm new to this forum and I have a question. I am a fashion design student and at the moment I am retouching some pictures from a photoshoot. I like the colors I have in Photoshop but when I save it as a JPG somehow it all turns a little flat and grey, instead of the lively colors it is supposed to have. I have made a screenshot of both pictures, you can see it here:

Photoshop is set to RGB mode and I am saving it as the highest quality JPG. I really hope someone knows why this could happen, because unfortunately Google hasn't given me any answers. Thanks in advance :)!


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I'm a bit stuck, I have my illustrator file with a design for my logo and I need to remove a part of the shape.

For example, there is a square with a smaller square inside it but the smaller square needs to be removed so there is a hole in the bigger square that the background can penetrate through so it can be exported with transparency and look normal.

How would I do this as I've not been able to figure it out.


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How would the CSS values of these parameters:

Look like in CSS? I'm curious if there is way to convert these values also for future projects.


texts: How to stop Photoshop CC from snapping to other elements?

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I'm trying to move elements around on the grid, but Photoshop CC keeps trying to snap to other elements in the image. I've tried turning off View > Snap and then turning on View > Snap To > Grid so the Grid is the only thing it should snap to, but it still insists on snapping to other elements.

To clarify, in the picture below (I'm making a texture where the text should be center-aligned on multiples of 32) the green dotted lines are my grid and magenta lines/numbers are PS trying to snap to other objects when I move "SEP". Due to inconsistencies in letter height of this font, trying to align to the edges of other text elements in that row are not always precise, and now instead of snapping to a single point (the center gridline), it's trying to snap to bottom alignment, top alignment, and all sorts of other messy places.


texts: Wanting to cut things out of a background on lightroom

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Hi so I am fairly new to Illustrator. I usually use photoshop. But i am designing stickers. For the purpose I am trying to print on some gold vinyl paper.
So I am looking to make everything that's gold cut into the black background so that theyre transparent and dont get printed in the printing process. I do have 3 layers of the black background as I did use black rectangles to cover the gold inner border. I had tried using path finder but that didnt seem to work


texts: Printing very faint lines on a laser printer

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I do want to draw a grid of very faint equally spaced parallel lines on my b/w printer. I created PDFs with different methods (via a Python module / via Inkscape) but they all had the same problem:

Making the lines thinner just resulted in larger (noticeable) and inconsistent spaces between the "printer dots" i.e. some lines look solid, others look dotted.
If I on the other hand defined a lighter hue of gray as a colour, the lines got indeed fainter, but only ever fourth line or so actually got printed. (Probably due to an aliasing effect.)

How would you go about printing very faint lines considering these problems?

(I hope this is within the scope of this site, I did not find any better suited SE.)


texts: Getting text to behave in Photoshop like it does in HTML/CSS

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I'm setting out a template in PS 1280x700 px 300dpi (I know web is 72 but I like more clarity when working in PS).

My main problem is the way the text renders; I'm using Helvetica Neue Light 15px and it's coming out quite jaggidy. Is there a way to smooth / use it as a font instead of following the pixel grid so it would look like it will on the web?

My second question is when setting out a nav is there a better way to separate the text headings? At the moment I either just use the space bar 5 or 6 times to break them up (which is really bad when you want to go back and make changes as you have to change all of them) or I make each heading a text layer and space them on a grid, again not great when I want to make changes.


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My question is simple: I have been using time line before that looks like this

but now it looks like this

How can i get it back so it looks like in the first picture?


texts: Illustrator: how to make shapes opaque with no fill?

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I have shapes overlapping that have no fill (because I am designing a t-shirt and just want the shirt color to show underneath the shapes' lines) but I still want a shape on top to cover the lines underneath it?

I've attached a screenshot; I want the banner to still show the gray of the t-shirt underneath it but want it on top of the circle without the circle's lines crossing it.

Thanks in advance for the help!


texts: What are methods do you use for handling typography issues (Ill, ill, fi, ct, Th) without using ligatures?

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So, this is a question I've never asked, and in most cases avoided pointing out all together. I'm finally open to finding a non-ligature solution too. Preferably one that doesn't require a font change.

Illustrator

Some ideas for fixing the Ill are..

Reduce the height of the LL to match the x-height.
Use a different I- i.e Use a Serif font
Create my own character and use GREP to hunt down the offending beasts and replace with said character.


texts: Selection rectangle is not aligned with horizontal and vertical axes anymore in Illustrator

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I was wishing to resize my triangled shape horizontally, but suddenly found it is not aligned anymore:

If I resize it, it obviously resizes not horizontally.
How did I do this :) and how to exist this state?


texts: Images in low or high fidelity wireframes

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Often I am asked to include specific sliders, large image galleries and certain stylized elements in my designs. I am not sure how to do this in the wireframe state of the process as they seem purely style elements and not necessary in the wireframes.

However, if you already know for example you are going to need a blurred part or (color) overlay over an image to display text properly, would you use this in the wireframe as well?

And if so, how would you do this in either low or hi-fi wireframes?
It seems to me this is not in place for low fi wireframes, but possibly helpful in hi-fi wireframes.

Here is an example of the desired end product that is requested and 3 ways I came up with to display this in wireframes. I am currently using 2 as I think 3 is too detailed/styled but I often get comments from clients like 'You forgot to make the bar transparent' or 'It doesn't look like the example I gave you' so I'm debating to use number 3.


texts: Number of columns for mobile devices in grid systems

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Currently designing in Adobe XD me and my team were discussing about the perfect approach to grid systems. How in You opinion should we handle the number of columns for mobile devices?

1. Go the standard way and get rid of some columns:

desktop - 12 columns
tablets - 8 columns
phones - 4 columns

2. Resize the columns width and gutter and stay 12 columns all devices?


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I tried using Photoshop CS6 to make this button pushed:

I used:

Inner Shadow
Drop Shadow

To get this result:

But this doesn't really looks pushed because of the white round arrow stays intact perhaps.

Is there a quick way of doing this with any kind of image or does it require some considerations?


texts: What is the font used on this logo or any similar to it?