Vector Graphics are image files created using geometric elements such as points, lines, curves and shapes. Due to this, vector graphics are infinitely scalable without loss of image quality. Common graphic design software that creates vector based images include Adobe Illustrator, Corel Draw and ...
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Illustrator extrude and bevel keep messing up
How do I get an image to extrude and bevel using illustrator CS6.
The shape that's having the issues has effect>texture>texturizer and then I uploaded a psd file.
When I then select ...
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How can I make a Tartan Design in Adobe Illustrator
I generated on the internet this tartan design:
Now I want to get this design as a vector graphic built in Adobe Illustrator. Is there a trick to get 45 degree lines on the squares?
Or does ...
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How do I adjust anchor points correctly?
The way I have just learned to use the Pen tool, if you hold Cmd/Ctl while selecting the end of a guideline, it will move the guideline on BOTH sides of the anchor point and adjust the last curve that ...
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How do I make these paths have the same vector?
I'm trying to draw another shape to go with this heart, and I want the line on which the anchor is selected to have exactly the same curvature as the corresponding length on the heart. Is this ...
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Photoshop layers into SVG paths
I have a set of Photoshop files which consist of a base image with a series of layers with colored overlays. The overlays are labeled using the layer names.
My task is to get these overlays as SVG ...
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Why are my elements moved after being exported to svg
I'm quite new to Adobe Illustrator, but used to PS.
I wanted to experiment with Illustrator to create SVGs that can than be manipulated with JavaScript.
I created some kind of background-layer and ...
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Export a design for Print Usage, preserving the vector
I am designing a Banner Flex of big size. 6mx8ft. I built this using illustrator, as it has specific tools for vector graphics. Such big document size cannot be created on illustrator or any other ...
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jquery mobile user interface vectors or something very similar?
Does anyone know where to get jquery mobile vector .ai files preferrable?
In need to do some mockups in high quality for print but cannot find any ilustrator or vector psd templats for this.
Is there ...
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Combine Same Color Objects
This question has probably been asked, but I can't find it, exactly. I'm a bit of a noob, and am unclear on some of the terminology.
How do you combine all adjoining objects of the same color, all in ...
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In Illustrator CS6, why can't I use the variable width selection?
It looks like this to me:
Where the second box is the variable width option. If it helps I expanded my path.
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Can one create a scalable brush in Photoshop?
Imagine if I'm drawing an image using brushes. Is there by any chance, possible to use the brushes as a vector and resize/transform them, without losing data?
For instance; if you draw a tree in with ...
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How to create Vector Graphics In Photoshop CS6?
Can anybody help me out with creating Vector Images using Photoshop CS6?
I know people prefer using CorelDraw or Adobe Illustrator to create Vector images/Layer.
But I want to know if there is a ...
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How do you resize an existing vector mask in Photoshop CS6?
I have created a vector mask for a layer in Photoshop containing a circle. Now I would like to fine-tune its position and size. I can only move individual or multiple anchor points.
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How do I keep the same opacity level to a vector shape using pen tool
I have been using the pen tool for more than 8 years already, but when I started using CS6, I have lots of difficulties using the pen tool.
I use the pen tool for vector portraits and I need to use ...
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Make Arabic text show properly in Adobe Illustrator
Arabic text doesn't show properly in Adobe Illustrator. Even with a font that supports Arabic text (e.g. Arial), the text is back to front (left to right, not right to left) and the letters don't join ...
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How to resize vector masks without changing the size-ratio of round corners of it?
Let's say that I have a vector mask of 200px-w 150px-h rectangle with 8 px curved corners.
If I want to resize this to 100px-w 100px-h without changing the size-ratio of round corners, how do I do ...
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How flatten transparency without rasterization?
I have a simple illustration in CorelDraw with overlapping simi-transparent curves with uniform fillings, and I need to export it to EPS while maintaining everything in vector form. It is perfectly ...
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how to import vectors from fireworks to illustrator
I created some vector graphics for my company's website in fireworks because I like the pixel perfect control I get but now everybody likes the artwork so much that they want to use it all over the ...
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How to Draw vector illustration? [closed]
I am looking drawing lessons of the illustrations in vector.
Or in any editor.
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Can I make each group in this SVG file its own SVG file?
I have a huge SVG file that I filled with all the characters for a font. There are a lottt of characters and it'd take forever to manually copy each of them into its own file. Each character has all ...
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Can anyone identify the font in this logo we just bought? [duplicate]
We just purchased a logo from stocklogos.com. The logo was listed in 2011 and the original designer has proven hard to reach. Does anyone know what the font used in this logo is?
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Illustrator CS5 Distorts Vector on Resize, using Scale Tool
When resizing a vector group in Illustrator CS5.5 with a custom made symbol in the group I get distortion of the proportion of the shape.
I've tried
Tried resizing with selection tool holding ...
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When using the pen tool in AI/PS, how do I select different parts of the image to continue with my path?
Take this image for example:
How would I then go and select more of the rabbit after I made that leg selection up into its body?
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Why are vector shapes sometimes left unclosed?
I don't see it often, but I've seen it a few times in vector files: some of the shapes were left unclosed. The SE logo is not an example of this, but I modified it to illustrate my question:
You ...
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Where can I find icons / vector art of everyday objects?
I am designing an application that requires between 100 - 200 icons / vector art of everyday objects - grandma, banana, boat, etc.
The resource that I've found that is closest to my needs is The Noun ...
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How can I start creating my own pixel or vector art graphics for my game?
I am making a game with Adobe Flash. I have completed the mechanics for the game, and I am now trying to make the graphics for it. The game is a simple top down shooter.
I am not much of an artist ...
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Vectors or 300 dpi TIFFs for printing?
I have worked with CreateSpace before and used AI vector images on the cover and interior PDF of a book, but the images all printed pixelated. After complaining, CreateSpace told me to only use 300 ...
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“Uncombine” Paths in Fireworks?
Is there a way to undo combining paths in Adobe Fireworks? Or is it permanent?
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Can I lock vector art EPS10 files to avoid editing?
I read somewhere that it is possible to save an illustrator file as a .eps file and have no layer editing options? So the art is scaleable but not editable?
I have tried but can't seem to find ...
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How do I curve a vector line in Fireworks?
I've been using Fireworks for a long time, but mostly for basic edits and web exports. I want to do more with it. I'm just trying to create a vector version of the Dribbble logo entirely in Fireworks, ...
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How to change colour of all elements of a group, at once, in Illustrator
I have a group of objects of the same colour, consisting of coumpound paths, regular paths and groups of these. How to change the colour of all objects at once? When I tried to use colour picker or ...
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How to create a spiral logo or shape in adobe illustrator
This shape was created using Adobe Illustrator.:
How can I recreate it?
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Rastering Vector Art: Photoshop vs Illustrator?
I have been working in illustrator CS5 making vector art. My main focus has been different iPhone game graphics (I make them in illustrator instead of photoshop so I can scale them for all the ...
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Getting rid of open paths in Illustrator CS5 without overlapping stroked lines?
I have been looking into selling some vector art either by making my own site (almost doubles up as a portfolio) or sell it through existing stock vector sites. I am currently looking into ...
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Is it possible to have varied stroke widths around the same object in Illustrator?
I'm working in Illustrator CS5 and was wondering Is it possible to have varied stroke widths around the same object?
For example a square would have the right side at 1pt and the top side at 3pt the ...
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Saving vector art using Illustrator CS5 with the intent to sell artwork to people who work with various vector software and versions of Illustrator?
I have been making vector art recently and am looking into hopefully selling it either on existing websites or maybe creating my own, the website in a way would also be a portfolio and it would give ...
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Vectorize 3D Logo in Illustrator
I am new to Illustrator and vectorizing Logos. I need to vectorize this logo
My questions are: how can I find out the two font types and colors? What will be the best way to vectorize this Logo ...
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The diff between a shape layer and a layer with a vector mask when applying a gradient overlay layer style in photoshop CS 6?
The image
The layer panel
The yellow top rect is the layer with vector mask, the one with full gradient is the shape layer. They are both applied a gradient overlay, but the layer with mask ...
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How can I create an abstract sea/wave effect in a free vector package?
I'm looking to create a vector (ideally) illustration with an abstract sea, much like this (not the dolphins or sun):
How can I go about this using free tools such as Inkscape?
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How do I create a lens flare effect?
How was the following design made? It's very beautiful, and I'm trying to recreate it on my own. When I'm done, I'd like to have a "correct answer" to check my answer against.
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Add imperfections to vector graphics / drawings
I'm looking for creative ways to add imperfections or flaws to my vector graphics in order to make them appear more like hand drawn sketches. I'm working with Inkscape so tips that work here are very ...
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Filling half a shape in Illustrator
I am still pretty new to illustrator, so I am still learning. I have a shape (pill shape) that is all white. I am trying to "fill" half of the shape with a yellow color (keeping the black stroke ...
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PDF viewer with a 'View Outline' Function?
When someone sends me an artwork file and I need to see if certain elements are vector or raster, I currently just quickly zoom in all the way to see if the artwork pixelates or not.
I'm looking for ...
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Vector and bitmap images won't align in Inkscape, why?
I have created an image in Inkscape, it will be a label for a product so I needed it to bee of just the right size when it prints out. Now I have the core in vector drawing but I wanted to add some ...
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How to create SVG for good typography on the web without buying Illustrator?
I have a web font which I would like to display using SVG instead of in HTML. The reason for this is that I want to display large typographically beautiful text, and I don't see any way of getting the ...
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Pressure-sensitive freehand drawing of vector paths that are editable with the Illustrator Width tool?
In illustrator, you can do pressure-sensitive drawing with the Blob Brush tool (if you set Width to Pressure in the settings from double-clicking the icon). You can also fine-tune the widths of paths ...
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Illustrator Vector Graphics Appearing Pixellated
This has been puzzling me for a few days now, and I asked a graphic designer I knew before trying here and haven't been able to solve it yet. It's quite weird so please bear with me for a bit.
I am ...
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Turning Multiple Vector Paths into a Solid Object/Image
I'm having troubles trying to figure out how to make a complete object/image with NO pen tool paths or anchors etc...
I have a vector tree... theres lots of completed paths/shapes but still in path ...
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Illustrator vector aliasing
How can I make my vector graphics anti-aliased in illustrator? My paths always turn out jagged. Is there an option like in Adobe Fireworks to smoothen[remove the jaged edges] my paths?
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Easy way to make smooth connection in Adobe Illustrator CS6
Take a look on the image. I have a line with two segments (on the left). How to make smooth connection between them keeping one segment untouched (right side)? I know two methods but they are not so ...
