Questions tagged [vector]
Questions about vector graphics (image files created using geometric elements such as points, lines, Bézier curves and shapes, that can scale infinitely without loss of image quality)
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Why can I not use the brush tool to paint my object?
I drew an image in Illustrator and now I would like to fill it with color. I created a second layer and placed it under the line art.
However when I try to painting with the brush tool I get a really ...
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How to implement a smooth Zig Zag without bleeding?
so I am trying to recreate this wave effect that I found online. Just like the original image: I want about four smooth ridges from the center, as well as have the circle (focal point) in which they ...
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Select a random subset of objects
In Inkscape I have a large number of objects.
I would like to select a random subset of these objects and change their width en masse.
Is it possible to do this in Inkscape?
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How do I change the width of a line with the none shape applied?
I've only created one other image before, and that one seemed to go pretty smoothly.
Since I started this second project, however, I've found that I can't scale the default line thickness if I'm ...
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Joining Lines in Affinity Designer
So, I am just starting out with Affinity Designer, coming from Illustrator.
What I want to do is create shapes that are symmetrical by drawing lines, then duplicated and reflecting the lines and then ...
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How to insert new nodes to lines automatically at intersections
This video shows a way to make what I want:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TctsEGXENhw
It starts from a big outline of capital letter T and a bunch of parallel lines:
The T is used only as a ...
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Illustrator: cut and paste preserving groups
I probably know already the answer but maybe I am wrong.
I want to copy and paste or cut and paste part of drawing while preserving groups.
I have 2 vector drawings in one file which objects share ...
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Remove border when tracing image - Illustrator
I am trying to create a vector image in Illustrator to be used with a laser cutter.
The process i use is open the image - select it - Image Trace with default settings - Expand - Ungroup. I then go ...
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How to convert text from double path to single path as shown?
Mainly, I'm using Blender and I think it can't do something like this so I need an extra online tool or something like that. I googled but still can't find what I'm looking for. I would like to ...
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How to fill a complex shape with a white background using Inkscape?
I'm trying to add a white background to an SVG image found on the Internet. I modified it to only keep one of the shape. It is still a rather complex shape and I didn't manage to achieve what I wanted....
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Turn off Anti-Aliasing in Illustrator in SVG file with embedded image
I placed in Illustrator file a raster image (image with sharp edges as a layer from PSD) and save it as SVG. When I open it in Chrome or Firefox the image looks compressed with anti-aliased edges. In ...
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How can I preserve border width when scaling an object with Inkscape?
I want the borders to stay fixed in Inkscape when I'm resizing an object. I found these buttons in Inkscape v0.48.3.1, but they don't seem to work. Is there any other settings that I should turn on?
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What do you call this accent circle's graphic style?
I'm looking at the accent circles behind the gentleman's portrait. It seems like this has been a common graphic style for a while. Primarily used in loader animations, but I've also seen flat graphics ...
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Can we make a text outline again into a text in Adobe Illustrator?
I am very new to Adobe Illustrator, I created a text outline by doing
1. Select the text
2. Goto Type -> Create Outlines (CTRL + SHIFT + O)
But what if I want to make those outlines again as a ...
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Why are my shapes pixelated in Sketch?
I am only using sketch to design few things and I am new to this.
I was told Sketch is perfect for vector files and it was, until I designed this icon and realized it was pixelated. I am not sure at ...
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How to optimize an Illustrator .pdf loading?
I am working in Illustrator and would like to export vector objects as a .pdf. These vector objects are overlapping one another in some areas. This creates a problem when I open the .pdf, it seems to ...
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Is it possible to export PowerPoint presentations to PDF with vector graphics preserved?
Is it possible to export PowerPoint to PDF with vector graphics preserved? Any method I try seems to rasterize all images, even though most, if not all, are .SVG placed in the PPTx presentation.
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What is a good CLI-based bitmap tracing method?
I often use the 'trace bitmap' function in Inkscape to create a vector image from a raster image. However, on larger or more complicated bitmaps, the program completely freezes. GUIs being what they ...
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Better ways of vectorizing photos than Illustrator's Trace?
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.
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Inkscape perspective tool automatically rotates the final path
I'm using Inkcape 1.1 in Linux.
When I use perspective tool from Extentions → Modify Path → Prespective, the final result is rotated automatically.
Suppose, these are my two paths:
… and after using ...
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How do you eliminate white background from a vector eps image
My vector eps that I purchased has a white background that I don't want when I bring it into InDesign. I do not want to change it to a jpeg because I want to be able to enlarge the image quite a bit ...
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How to change the width of multiple objects individually?
I have this graph:
It was copied from excel, but as you can see, not all the bars have the same width. How do I apply the same width to all bars? Doing it manually is not an option as I have 24 more ...
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How to convert cut-out shapes to optimized stacked shapes with minimum points?
What I want
I want to transform a raster image into a vector image with minimum number of vertices. (Specifically, into a sticker for a messaging app, which is a gzipped lottie file, but that's ...
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How to convert a sketch into a vectorized image for a laser cutting?
I would like to scale the image to the final size.
As well as getting the boundaries more clear and the lines an even thickness.
This would have to be exported into a format that's transferable to CAD ...
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How do I place shapes around the edge of an ellipse in Illustrator
I have a fun shape:
And I would like to place it around an ellipse like the image below, without having to place and rotate manually like I have done:
I have tried a pattern brush, but it stretches ...
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Copying Selection to Multiple Layer in Different Position
I am trying to cut selection and paste into four different layers using javascript (layer 01, layer 02 etc.) Like the example picture below:
I am trying to find a solution but because of my lack of ...
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How can I quickly turn all objects of a layer to independent layers in Illustrator?
Lets suppose I have 10 objects in the root layer of my project named layer 1. Now lets suppose I quickly want to turn all those object as independent separate layers all at the root level. Is ...
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Creating the outer glow in AI and creating the outer glow in Adobe Photoshop have the same end result?
Hi everyone I have a weak PC, so when I transforming my AI design which has outer glow, my PC just do the rendering forever, so I decide to make the outer glow in Photoshop. I export my design as PSD ...
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Inkscape generated SVGs have pixilated / jagged lines on curves
I've been trying to make some icons in inkscape. However, some icons appear to have a "jagged" or "pixelated" effect at curves especially where two shapes overlap each other.
Here'...
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What is the easiest and most precise way to accomplish such a graphic in illustrator?
I was wondering how one would approach a graphic like this in Illustrator. And when I talk about this graphic I am actually talking about the connection between the circles.
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What is this style of art called?
I was wondering what this style of art is called?
Reminds me of Mad magazine from the 1960s and 70's!
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Vector Art Beginner Questions [duplicate]
I recently left work to focus on my mental health. I’m doing this, I’ve found the only way I am able to quiet my mind and find relief is through art, which as become almost like meditation for me. I ...
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.png to .svg without losing colors
Does anybody know how to convert a .png (transparent background) image to a .svg vector image (transparent background) without losing colors of the original .png? I have looked at multiple solutions ...
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Connecting Dots
I want to connect a grid of dots using connectors. Right now, I am creating the connector separately from the dots. Is there a quicker way to recreate this effect in Illustrator?
The Grid
The effect ...
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Why are basic shapes in Inkscape not vector paths?
I am working with Inkscape and vector graphics. My dilemma is the following:
I start by assuming that any vector object/image is essentially a vector path (straight or curved) with anchors (nodes) and ...
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InDesign: Frame Edges only visible on some objects
I have copied a logo from Illustrator and pasted it into InDesign, and noticed the blue Frame Edges are missing from some of the letter forms. All objects in InDesign are supposed to have a visible ...
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Line width Illustrator multiple lines
How do I apply width effects to multiple lines?
I've drawn two lines:
And when I select both lines and apply the width effect with the width tool, only one changes:
How do I make multiple lines be ...
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How to modify the corner radius on rounded rectangle in Illustrator?
I always ended up just creating a new rounded rectangle if the existing one don't work. Is there a way to modify the corner radius without having to create a new shape?
I know I can modify the bezier ...
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How can I create this optical illusion where letters are made with diagonal lines slightly altered from those of the background?
How can I create this optical illusion in Illustrator or other programs?
Original:
My attempt:
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Merging (adding) two curve shapes together creates lines between them
How can I remove those two areas that have a line going through them?
I've been spending an hour on this. The join curves tool is greyed out. The divide tool makes this into three objects. I want that ...
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Affinity designer adding two objects does not create the intended shape
I am starting with affinity designer and I want to join different objects to create one shape. The objects I am working are these:
I thought that selecting all the objects and using the geometry ...
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Figma: increasing Frame size also increases size of icons on that frame?
I'm using Font Awesome vector icons in my designs. When I go to increase/transform the size of a frame the size of the icons also transform with it, but all other elements on the frame remain the same ...
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Arrow/ball tool to move objects on Freecad
Good day all,
Using Freecad (on Ubuntu), I am searching for the tool to move graphically objects . The tool is made of three arrows and three balls of color green blue and red.
I just cannot find any ...
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Adobe Illustrator Svg Issue
I am trying to import an svg into illustrator solely to make a file conversion so that I can use the vector in after effects.
Here is the preview of the svg:
Here is what it appears as when I import ...
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Inkscape: Trying to change the pattern fill but node tool only affects the path of the object being filled
Very new to Inkscape. I have a shape that I traced, roughly heart shaped like a locket. I want to fill it with pink and black stripes, but the patterns only offered black and transparent stripes, so I ...
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How can I sell animated vectors? [closed]
I am a motion designer and I usually get vector assets from sites like Freepik or Envato Elements... then animate them in order to use them in my motion graphics videos.
I am asking whether it's ...
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How to achieve this rough borders and stippled illustration look?
Looks like some post effect or maybe another technique. How to achieve this, any ideas?
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Illustrator - points are turned into squares?
I have created the plot below using R and exported the figure as a PDF-file.
I would like to add additional elements to the plot, and I typically use Illustrator 2020 for such jobs.
However, when I ...
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How can I make a copy of the mandala on the right to be the one on the left on inkspace? [closed]
I was drawing a mandala using inkspace and when I tried to drag the objet I found a copy of it dragged with me which is the one on the left and I really don't know how did I do this. I want to laser ...
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How to add an anchor point/node in Figma?
How do I add an anchor point to an existing vector shape in Figma? Is this possible, like in sketch? Is there a keyboard shortcut?
