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.Before you trim objects, you must decide which object you want to trim (the targetobject) and which object you want to use to perform the trimming (the source object).For example, if you want to create a star-shaped cut out of a square object, the star isthe source object because you are using it to trim the square.The square is the targetobject because it s the object you want to trim.The source object trims the part of thetarget object it overlaps.The target object retains its fill and outline attributes.For example, if you trim arectangle that is overlapped by a circle, the area of the rectangle that was covered bythe circle is removed, creating an irregular shape.CorelDRAW lets you trim objects in different ways.You can use a front object as thesource object to trim an object behind it, as well as use the back object to trim a frontobject.You can also remove hidden areas of overlapping objects, so that onlythevisible areas remain in the drawing.Removing the hidden areas can reduce file sizewhen you convert vector graphics to bitmaps.114 CorelDRAW: Chapter 6Trimming can be used to reduce the number of objects in a drawing.Instead of adding eyes and spots to the bug, areas (shown on the left ingray) are trimmed to reveal the black background (right).The letter  A is the front object used to trim the back object.A partialsilhouette of the letter is created in the logo (right).To trim an object1 Select the source objects.2 Hold down Shift and click the target object.3 Click Arrange Shaping Trim.Shaping objects 115If you marquee select the objects, CorelDRAW trims the bottom-mostselected object.If you select multiple objects individually, the last objectselected is trimmed.You can also trim objects by marquee selecting the source and target objectsand clicking the Trim button on the property bar.To trim front and back objects1 Marquee select the source and target objects.2 Click Arrange Shaping, and click one of the following:Back minus front  removes the front object from the back oneFront minus back  removes the back object from the front oneYou can trim the control object of a PowerClip object so that the object insidethe PowerClip object will assume the new shape of the PowerClip container.For information about PowerClip objects, see  Creating PowerClip objectson page 124.Linked objects such as drop shadows, text on a path, artistic media, blends,contours, and extrusions are converted to curve objects before they aretrimmed.To trim overlapping areas among objects1 Marquee select the objects you want to trim.2 Click Arrange Shaping Simplify.You can trim the control object of a PowerClip object, so that the objectinside the PowerClip object assumes the new shape.Linked objects such as drop shadows, text on a path, artistic media, blends,contours, and extrusions are converted to curve objects before they aretrimmed.Welding and intersecting objectsYou can create irregular shapes by welding and intersecting objects.You can weld orintersect almost any object, including clones, objects on different layers, and singleobjects with intersecting lines.However, you cannot weld or intersect paragraph text,dimension lines, or masters of clones.116 CorelDRAW: Chapter 6You can weld objects to create one object with a single outline.The new object usesthe welded objects perimeter as its outline and adopts the fill and outline propertiesof the target object.All intersecting lines disappear.You can weld objects regardless of whether they overlap each other.If you weldobjects that do not overlap, they form a weld group that acts as a single object.Inboth cases, the welded object takes on the fill and outline attributes of the targetobject.You can weld single objects with intersecting lines so that the object breaks intoseveral subpaths, but its appearance remains the same.Welding the leaves to the apple creates a single object outline.Intersecting creates an object from the area where two or more objects overlap.Theshape of this new object can be simple or complex, depending on the shapes youintersect.The new object s fill and outline attributes depend on the object you defineas the target object.To weld an object1 Select the source object or objects.2 Hold down Shift, and click the target object.3 Click Arrange Shaping Weld.You can also weld objects by marquee-selecting the source and targetobjects and clicking the Weld button on the property bar.Shaping objects 117To intersect objects1 Select the source object.2 Hold down Shift, and select the target object.3 Click Arrange Shaping Intersect.You can also intersect objects by selecting the source and target objects andclicking the Intersect button on the property bar.To intersect multiple objects1 Marquee select the source object or objects.2 Hold down Shift, and click each target object.3 Click Arrange Shaping Intersect.You can also intersect objects by marquee-selecting the source and targetobjects and clicking the Intersect button on the property bar.Blending objectsCorelDRAW lets you create blends, such as straight-line blends, blends along a path,and compound blends.A straight-line blend shows a progression in shape and size from one object toanother.The outline and fill colors of the intermediate objects progress along astraight-line path across the color spectrum.The outlines of intermediate objectsshow a gradual progression in thickness and shape.After you create a blend, you can copy or clone its settings to other objects.Whenyou copy a blend, the object takes on all the blend-related settings, except for theiroutline and fill attributes.When you clone a blend, changes you make to the originalblend (also called the master) are applied to the clone.118 CorelDRAW: Chapter 6Straight-line blends can be used to create graphics with a glass-likeappearance.The rollover button (left) contains a blend of tightlyoverlapped blended objects.You can fit objects along part or all of a path s shape, and you can add one or moreobjects to a blend to create a compound blend.The straight-line blend (top) is fitted to a curved path (bottom).You can change the appearance of a blend by adjusting the number and spacing of itsintermediate objects, the blend s color progression, the nodes the blends map to, theShaping objects 119blend s path, and the start and end objects.You can fuse the components of a split orcompound blend to create a single object.This compound blend consists of three blends.You can also split and remove a blend.By mapping nodes, you can control the appearance of a blend.Four nodeson the arrow are mapped to the four corners of a square, showing a moregradual transition (bottom).120 CorelDRAW: Chapter 6To blend objectsTo Do the followingBlend along a straight line Open the Interactive tools flyout, andclick the Interactive blend tool.Select thefirst object, and drag over the second object.If you want to reset the blend, press Esc asyou drag.Blend an object along a freehand path Open the Interactive tools flyout, andclick the Interactive blend tool.Select thefirst object.Hold down Alt (Windows) orOption (Mac OS) and drag to draw a line tothe second object.Fit a blend to a path Open the Interactive tools flyout, andclick the Interactive blend tool.Click theblend.Click the Path properties button onthe property bar.Click New path.Usingthe curved arrow, click the path to whichyou want to fit the blend.Stretch the blend over an entire path Select a blend that is already fitted on apath.Click the Miscellaneous blendoptions button on the property bar, andenable the Blend along full path checkbox.Create a compound blend Using the Interactive blend tool, dragfrom an object to the start or end object ofanother blend.To copy or clone a blend1 Select the two objects you want to blend [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]