Quillz 1,095 Posted August 27, 2017 Is there a way I can type in the angle I want between two points? Normally, between two points, you have to drag those horizontal lines and move them precisely to get the curve/angle you want. Isn't there a way I just say I want a curve between the two points at X degrees? 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UniformJipetto 141 Posted March 27, 2018 is there a secret to getting lettering to evenly and neatly diagonal on the front of a jersey, a la NY Rangers? I try it by hand and it never ever looks right. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pagan696 105 Posted March 29, 2018 On 3/27/2018 at 7:07 PM, UniformJipetto said: is there a secret to getting lettering to evenly and neatly diagonal on the front of a jersey, a la NY Rangers? I try it by hand and it never ever looks right. set text. select and use the object>transform>shear settings (shear angle -30deg, vertical, 90deg angle, check the preview. may take a few times to get the angle you want. and it's not a "live effect" so if you're not happy you'll have to go back and redo. play w a few times. the shear transform will distort the text, but it is editable so you can adjust horizontal scale (100% letter width, expand, or condensed text) and play w spacing til you get it the way you want. might be easier to set text after playing w settings, then apply the shear settings you like. nice work on the dribble page! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pagan696 105 Posted March 29, 2018 On 8/27/2017 at 2:58 PM, Quillz said: Is there a way I can type in the angle I want between two points? Normally, between two points, you have to drag those horizontal lines and move them precisely to get the curve/angle you want. Isn't there a way I just say I want a curve between the two points at X degrees? not w illustrator. sign software like flexisign or gerber omega has distort features like this, but not illy. you can set text and apply a warp>arc (or arch depending on the effect you're after) and adjust settings. both will distort your type a little so may need to readjust if it looks too wonky. another way to approach is draw the curve you want and use the 'type on a path' tool (click drag the T toolbar icon to fly out options). once type is set you can use bezier curve handles to tweak the curve/angle you're wanting. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UniformJipetto 141 Posted March 29, 2018 2 hours ago, pagan696 said: set text. select and use the object>transform>shear settings (shear angle -30deg, vertical, 90deg angle, check the preview. may take a few times to get the angle you want. and it's not a "live effect" so if you're not happy you'll have to go back and redo. play w a few times. the shear transform will distort the text, but it is editable so you can adjust horizontal scale (100% letter width, expand, or condensed text) and play w spacing til you get it the way you want. might be easier to set text after playing w settings, then apply the shear settings you like. nice work on the dribble page! Thanks! I'll give it a shot 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hkynik_55 5 Posted June 2, 2018 Illustrator is cool 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
