How do you create a engraved effect in illustrator cs4?

say for example, i want to make a metal object look like it has text engraved/chisled into it. what is the fastest (but most realistic) way of getting this effect without drawing all of the secondary 3d looking paths by hand based on copies of the flattened text? or am i missing something somewhere?
I wish negative values were available in the extrude depth (extrude & bevel)
any ideas?
thanks

Hi Scott,
thanks for replying i just found that thread five minutes ago.
I have a script font that i wanted to get this effect (like the chisel (down) effect in photoshop):
I also tried drawing it by hand at the center points of the text > pathfinder > divide and then colour approperatly. which is very slow. if you look at the engraving as a cross-section it would be a "V" shape (as opposed to the square effect in your example).
any tips that could help make this process faster is always welcome.
regards
Jeffrey

Similar Messages

How do you create a scrolling banner in Dreamweaver CS4?

How do you create a scrolling banner/marquee in DreamWeaver 4? I can't find anything about scrolling banners in the documentation or in the several books I've searched. Thanks.

Dreameaver can't create something like that out of the box, you need to use some type of script for the 'scrolling' to work.
This is pretty good, with lots of variations:
http://sorgalla.com/jcarousel/
You may find something listed here that may give you an idea:
http://www.1stwebdesigner.com/resources/57-free-image-gallery-slideshow-and-ligh tbox-solutions/
or go over to www.jquery.com (that's one of the popular frameworks being used at the moment for image slidehows/banners/galleries etc).
Nadia
Adobe® Community Expert : Dreamweaver
http://www.perrelink.com.au
Unique CSS Templates |Tutorials |SEO Articles
http://www.DreamweaverResources.com
http://csstemplates.com.au/
http://twitter.com/nadiap

How do you create a new file in Bridge CS4?

For 12 hours I have been trying to create a new folder in Bridge I am using the book Adobe Creative Suite 4 Design Premium Digital Classroom. I am only on step five of "Using folders in Adobe Bridge"(pg. 5) and I cannot get create a new folder to work. Both the icon in the upper right corner and the file > New folder are ghosted. Does anyone know what could be going wrong? I have followed all of the instructions and I have even reinstalled the CS4 Design Premium software. Anyone? Bueller, Bueller?
Thanks for any advice.

It sounds like you are trying to create a folder on a CD, DVD or a drive to which you do not have write permissions…

How do you create a bulleted list in Illustrator CS6?

I want the bullet to remain with the text like it would in a MS Word bulleted list.
Thanks!

As mentioned Illustrator does not have a style of bulletted list. Thanks to some great typographical control you can create this using firs line indent (I set mine to -4.5 pt for this typeface & point size). This will give you hanging bullets, though if you change your type, that -4.5 would have to change.

How do you connect your photoshop elements on your computer to your account online? and how do you create a customized url? how does the gallery work and how do you access it? i have trouble signing in on my program from my computer to connect to the onli

how do you connect your photoshop elements on your computer to your account online? and how do you create a customized url? how does the gallery work and how do you access it? i have trouble signing in on my program from my computer to connect to the online photoshop, and I really want to create my own customized url and post photos to my gallery and share them with the world, family, and friends, but i need help because i can't figure how to do any of this, would really appreciate feedback and assistance, thanks, - claire conlon

To add to sig's reply, "calibrating" does not calibrate Lithiu-Ion batteries, it calibrates the charge reporting circuitry. If you look at the effect of deep discharging Lithium-Ion batteries in the data from the independent test group, Battery University, you will see that doing so shortens the life of the battery significantly. It looks like an optimum balance between use and life is at a discharge level of 50%.

Re: How do you create and use "common" type classes?

Hi,
You have 2 potential solutions in your case :
1- Sub-class TextNullable class of Framework and add your methods in the
sub-class.
This is the way Domain class work. Only Nullable classes are sub-classable.
This is usefull for Data Dictionary.
The code will be located in any partition that uses or references the supplier
plan.
2- Put your add on code on a specific class and instanciate it in your user
classes (client or server).
You could also use interface for a better conception if needed. The code will
also be in any partition that uses or references the supplier plan where your
add on class is located.
If you don't want that code to be on each partition, you could use libraries :
configure as library the utility plan where is your add-on class.
You can find an example of the second case (using a QuickSort class,
GenericArray add-on) with the "QuickSort & List" sample on my personal site
http://perso.club-internet.fr/dnguyen/
Hope this helps,
Daniel Nguyen
Freelance Forte Consultant
http://perso.club-internet.fr/dnguyen/
Robinson, Richard a écrit:
I'm relatively new to forte and I'd like to know how can you handle utility
type classes that you want to use through out your application? Ideally
what I want is a static class with static methods.
Let's say that I have a StringUtil class that has a bunch of methods for
manipulating strings.
My problem is that we have code that runs on the client and code that runs
on the server. Both areas could use the StringUtil class, but from what I
understand, I have to create StringUtil in a plan and then create a server
object of type StringUtil. The server object will eventually get assigned
to a partition. That's not good since I really want the server object to
physically reside at the server end and at the client end. (Actually, I
don't want a server object, I just want to invoke a static method of a
static class).
Any clues on how to solve this problem would be appreciated.
Also, what is the url at Sage-it that has a summary of all emails that have
been posted to [email protected]? Perhaps this question has been
answered previously.
Thanks in advance
To unsubscribe, email '[email protected]' with
'unsubscribe forte-users' as the body of the message.
Searchable thread archive <URL:http://pinehurst.sageit.com/listarchive/>-
To unsubscribe, email '[email protected]' with
'unsubscribe forte-users' as the body of the message.
Searchable thread archive <URL:http://pinehurst.sageit.com/listarchive/>

Hi Richard,
Your question about "utility classes" brings up a number of issues, all of
which are important to long-term success with Forte.
There is no such thing as a static method (method that is associated with a
class but without an implicit object reference - this/self/me "pointer") in
TOOL, nor is there such thing as a global method (method not associated
with a class at all). This is in contrast to C++, which has both, and
Java, which has static methods, but not global classes. Frequently, Forte
developers will write code like this:
result, num : double;
// get initial value for num....
tmpDoubleData : DoubleData = new;
tmpDoubleData.DoubleValue = num;
result = tmpDoubleData.Sqrt().DoubleValue;
tmpDoubleData = NIL; // send a hint to the garbage collector
in places where a C++ programmer would write:
double result, num;
// get initial value for num....
result = Math::Sqrt(num);
or a Java programmer would write:
double result, num;
// get initial value for num....
result = Math.sqrt(num);
The result of this is that you end up allocating an extra object now and
then. In practice, this is not a big deal memory-wise. If you have a
server that is getting a lot of hits, or if you are doing some intense
processing, then you could pre-allocate and reuse the data object. Note
that optimization has its own issues, so you should start by allocating
only when you need the object.
If you are looking for a StringUtil class, then you will want to use an
instance of TextData or TextNullable. If you are looking to add methods,
you could subclass from TextNullable, and add methods. Note that you will
still have to instantiate an object and call methods on that object.
The next issue you raise is where the object resides. As long as you do
not have an anchored object, you will always have a copy of an object on a
partition. If you do not pass the object in a call to another partition,
the object never leaves. If you pass the object to another partition, then
the other partition will have its own copy of the object. This means that
the client and the server will have their own copies, which is the effect
you are looking for.
Some developers new to Forte will try to get around the lack of global
methods in TOOL by creating a user-visible service object and then calling
methods on it. If you have a general utility, like string handling, this
is a bad idea, since a service object can reside only on a single
partition.
Summary:
* You may find everything you want in TextData.
* Unless you anchor the object, the instance will reside where you
intuitively expect it.
* To patch over the lack of static methods in TOOL, simply allocate an
instance when required.
Feel free to email me if you have more questions on this.
At the bottom of each message that goes through the mailing list server,
the address for the list archive is printed:
http://pinehurst.sageit.com/listarchive/.
Good Luck,
CSB
-----Original Message-----
From: Robinson, Richard
Sent: Tuesday, March 02, 1999 5:44 PM
To: '[email protected]'
Subject: How do you create and use "common" type classes?
I'm relatively new to forte and I'd like to know how can you handle utility
type classes that you want to use through out your application? Ideally
what I want is a static class with static methods.
Let's say that I have a StringUtil class that has a bunch of methods for
manipulating strings.
My problem is that we have code that runs on the client and code that runs
on the server. Both areas could use the StringUtil class, but from what I
understand, I have to create StringUtil in a plan and then create a server
object of type StringUtil. The server object will eventually get assigned
to a partition. That's not good since I really want the server object to
physically reside at the server end and at the client end. (Actually, I
don't want a server object, I just want to invoke a static method of a
static class).
Any clues on how to solve this problem would be appreciated.
Also, what is the url at Sage-it that has a summary of all emails that have
been posted to [email protected]? Perhaps this question has been
answered previously.
Thanks in advance

How do i create a spotlight effect in final cut pro x

How do i create a spolight effect in final cut pro x any help would be greatly recieved!!
all i can find is tutorials for how to do the effect in the older version of final cut
Many thanks!

In the Timeline position your Playhead at the starting position.
In the Viewport position the Shape Mask at the starting position.
In the Inspector click the Add Keyframe button.
Press Control-V to open the Animation Editor to see your keyframes.
Move the Playhead and the Shape Mask to a new position.
In the Inspector click the Add Keyframe button.
Continue adding keyframes until you have defined the Shape Mask’s movement.
Regards
Nolan

How do you create outlines from strokes in cs5

how do you create outlines from strokes in cs5

Sure.
Roughen effect. This is interesting for some "vintage" look of lines.
Roughen effect with Outline first.

How do I create a cameo effect on certain photos in either iPhoto or aperture?

How do I create a cameo effect on selected photos in aperture?

how do I check to see if I have lay=test version?
When you select Aperture in the Applications folder in the Finder, the version should show below the Aperture icon:
The latest version is 3.4.5.
Well it looks like I now have lost my aperture library, had to open iphoto to use it.!
Have you opened your Aperture ibrary with a version of iPhoto that is newer than your Aperture version? The versions of Aperture and iPhoto must be compatible, to be able to use the same photo library with both applications. To use both Aperture and iPhoto on the same library you would need to have iPhoto 9.4.3 and Aperture 3.4.5.

How do you create a transparent background in AE

Hi--I'm using AE CS5 on a MacBook Pro and I'm brand new to using AE.
How do you create a transparent background?
I need it because I'm creating a shatter effect on a photo and want to import the AE movie into FCP and have it play on one layer while beneath it another image will be seen when the shatter effect takes place.
He'p me, cap'n!
Thanks!

Hey Guys, thanks for your replys!!
Wow, there's a lot to check out there--great!
I hope I'm on the right track, I just watched the video about preserving transparency and maybe I'm stupid, maybe cause I'm new, but I just want to be sure I'm on the right track. Sorry if my question was confusing, maybe cause I am a bit new.
To reiterate: I want to export a short AE movie of a shatter glass effect on a picture. The background needs to be transparent because I will import the AE movie into FCP and place it as the top layer. On a layer beneath it will be video I want to seen as the shatter glass effect creates a 'hole'.
I believe this url tells me how to do that: http://forums.creativecow.net/thread/2/930588
Thanks again!
Elmer

How do you create glitter in illustrator?

How do you create glitter that you can use to fill in a shape or text?

Have a look at this...
http://design.tutsplus.com/tutorials/how-to-create-a-vector-glitter-text-art-effect--vecto r-6133

How can I create a scrolling effect where when the user scrolls down the image will blur out?

How can I create a scrolling effect where when the user scrolls down the image will blur out?

Hi there,
You can create a scroll motion where the image will fade out on scrolling, you need to use the Opacity tab under Scroll Effects Panel.
If you particularly need the image to be blur out, then you need to edit that image in any image editing program and make one copy of that image as blurred, then place both images (actual and blurred) on that page and use scroll motion or fade option to replace images.

How do you create a link to a pdf in Muse? Thought it was going to show that with Katie's menu and can"t find in any of the tutorials.

How do you create a link to a pdf in Muse? Thought it was going to show that with Katie's menu and can't find in any of the tutorials.

The steps would be :
- Add files from file menu > select pdf > add to site
- Select the content (rectangle,text etc) and click on hyperlink dropdown > it should show you the added files list
- Select the file you want to link
Thanks,
Sanjit

How do you create a new apple id on the iphone

how do you create a new apple id on the iphone 4?

Why do you want to do that?

How would you create a read/display only applicaiton montior role for SRM

Hello,
I was hoping to get some insight on how to create a display/read only SRM Application monitor role. This role would be used by our Service Desk to perform basic trouble shooting before escalating. Currently in our system it is tied into a tab named SAP Administration and has the capability of doing more than read. How do you create a read version of this to only display the application monitoring in read mode? We currently have an SRP role that has the followiing auths below. Would a EPP portal role need to be created and if so how> Thank you for any assistance.
   Manually   BBP Component                                                BBP
          Manually   SRM: General Access Authorizations in EBP                    BBP_FUNCT
           Manually   SRM: General Access Authorizations in EBP                    T-SD59003000
             Function in SRM (for Authoriza MON_ALERTS                                                                  BBP_FUNCT
- Todd

Hello,
I was hoping to get some insight on how to create a display/read only SRM Application monitor role. This role would be used by our Service Desk to perform basic trouble shooting before escalating. Currently in our system it is tied into a tab named SAP Administration and has the capability of doing more than read. How do you create a read version of this to only display the application monitoring in read mode? We currently have an SRP role that has the followiing auths below. Would a EPP portal role need to be created and if so how> Thank you for any assistance.
   Manually   BBP Component                                                BBP
          Manually   SRM: General Access Authorizations in EBP                    BBP_FUNCT
           Manually   SRM: General Access Authorizations in EBP                    T-SD59003000
             Function in SRM (for Authoriza MON_ALERTS                                                                  BBP_FUNCT
- Todd

How do you create a engraved effect in illustrator cs4?

Similar Messages

Maybe you are looking for