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MingShun
 
   
  
 
 
Since: 05-10-02
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It seems like it can make really nice lines, but I don't have Adobe Illustrator. So I'm asking for some technical details behind how it works, and maybe I can come up with an easy way to mimic it.
Theories:
1. Pen draws with a series of points. - If I didn't know any better, I'd say that it was the 2d variant of NURBS.
2. Pen creates a line that can be modified - With many control points, and the ability for the user to say when they're done...theoretically you can keep modifiying the line.
3. If you're not satisfied with the results, you can go back and remodify the lines.
4. Pen is not drawn freehand. It's difficult and annoying to get a mouse to draw lines well.
Am I completely off the mark?
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rgmxp
 
Since: 04-03-03
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you are on the right track, you can just do a single click to set a straight line, or click and hold to drag out a curve, afterward you can go back and edit the lines by either a white cursor, or a directional "V" arrow (depends on program)
what program are you using? Illustrator? Freehand?
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MingShun
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Paint shop pro  ;; But I was think of the point to point line tool when I wrote that.
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rgmxp
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| ahh, sorry, no experience using Paint Shop before, only used Illustrator/Freehand/Flash. But all the basic concept still stands, just the individual programs might be a little different, just play around a little you will find out stuff pretty soon. |
MingShun
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I should have replied sooner. I already had a tool in mind when I wrote this thread. Point-to-point line on a vector layer. It's probably does not work exactly the same, but I'm glad it can substitute for Illustrator.
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Kasatka
 
Since: 09-25-02
From: Palana, Koryak, Russia
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Hey Ming, I dont't know if you'll see this, or if it's even still relevant, but I started teachig myself a little Illustrator, and I think I rudimentary grasp of the pen tool. If you still need help, just mail me at notmayl@hotmail.com, or respond here, but mail is faster.
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