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Using the Distort Effect

Your software allows you to distort vector objects. The following distortions are available in your software. When a distortion effect is applied to a bitmap, it will mask the bitmap using the distortion shape.

Fit

Distort Type 02

Slant

Notch

Corner

Perspective

Arc

Globe

Wave - Top

Wave

Arch - Top

Arch

Squeeze

Balloon

Pennant

Fish

Two Waves - Top

Two Waves

Patch

Distort Type 19

Cylinder

 

For example, you can use the distortions to fit your design in a bitmap, to see how the final sign will look.

Vector object

Bitmap object

Distorted vector object over the bitmap

See Also

Working with Effects

Applying Distortions

Adjusting Distortions Using DesignCentral

Adjusting Distortions Using Control Points

Common Features

Using the Combine Effects

Using the Outline Effect

Using the Shadow Effect

Using the Stripes Effect

Using the Blending Effect

Using the Lens Effect

Using the Underbase Effect

Using the Finisher Effect

Using Color Trapping

Using Styles

Using Contour Cut

Using Engraving Fills