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Ace_Tip #3: "Custom shapes" reflexion

Last post 01-20-2010 12:47 AM by Millamagia. 8 replies.
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  • 11-11-2004 6:54 PM

    Ace_Tip #3: "Custom shapes" reflexion

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    Platform: Mac and PC
    Applications: Quark XPress
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    Hi all,

    If you ever find yourself in a position where you need to mirror a custom shape, here a short procedure to help you with the process:

    • Make sure the Item->Edit->Shape option is not checked.

      To create an horizontal reflextion:
    • Copy the width of your shape from the measurement palette.
    • Drag the right (or left) bounds of your shape across its opposite side.
      You should end up with your shape flipped horizontally but distorted.
    • Paste the copied width back into the measurement palette.

      To create a vertical reflextion:
    • Copy the height of your shape from the measurement palette.
    • Drag the top (or bottom) bounds of your shape across its opposite side.
      You should end up with your shape flipped vertically but distorted.
    • Paste the copied height back into the measurement palette.

    Voilà!

    Hope this helps!

    Michel Lemieux
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  • 12-23-2004 7:52 PM In reply to

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    yes! yes! yes! that helps a whole lot! cheers, michel!

  • 12-13-2006 10:43 PM In reply to

    • ken b
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    Ace_Tip #3: "Custom shapes" reflexion

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    That is sooooo smooth. I almost had to cry it was so easy! I am working on a layout that has a custom shape I drew on the front cover then I needed it again on the back cover. My serching the forums really paid off. Cheers!!

  • 12-13-2006 11:09 PM In reply to

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    Reflexion Ace? :wink:
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  • 12-14-2006 1:07 AM In reply to

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    Yes I like to punder on these things from time to time... :wink:

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  • 12-14-2006 9:34 AM In reply to

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    Michel I think I already gave that tip in a way or another several months ago in response to sb who could not figure out how to flip his custom shape.
    Anyway you put it all very clearly and in the right forum :lol:
    Thanks for your help and call again! :wink:
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  • 01-20-2010 12:25 AM In reply to

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    How does this work in Quark 8.2? I can't find Edit > Shape option in Item menu. I have tried everything, but the shape I've drawn simply won't flip. Please help!

  • 01-20-2010 12:38 AM In reply to

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    Hi, Millamagia,

    Edit Shape is not needed anymore as it is automatically selected when you choose a Bezier tool and automatically deselected when you choose any other tool.

    What prevents this (unless you are very very quick ;-) is the preference when live drag should occur.

    So set the preference "Delay before live refresh drag" (in Application >  Input Settings) to a higher value than "0.1", e.g. 1 or 2 seconds.

    Regards
    Matthias

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  • 01-20-2010 12:47 AM In reply to

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    Thank you Matthias!!! You saved my day :)
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