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SECTION VI. SOFTWARE
Using RetinaEngrave v3.0 Software
In this section you will be introduced to the major interface features of RetinaEngrave
v3.0.
Figure 6.1
RetinaEngrave v3.0 Software
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Convert to Raw Path
Convert a path or non-path layer to a new path. This is similar to Convert to Path with some important
differences. With Convert to Raw Path new path objects are always created regardless of the type of
the original layer and transforms are preserved. The user creates a text layer then attaches it to an
ellipse path so that it follows the curvature of the ellipse, then converts the text to a raw path. The text
retains its curvature because the transforms of the separate text paths are preserved.
Creating Objects in RetinaEngrave v3.0
The easiest way to create an object is to select a shape from the tools menu. For example, you want
to make a circle. Select the circle tool, then click and drag to create a circular shape. By holding shift
while dragging, you can constrain the proportions so that the circle is perfectly round. Design view
has hundreds of shapes that can be selected and manipulated to endless choices. Click the “Star”
icon to access shape library.
Creating Shapes
Click the Square Icon and then click and hold anywhere in the view window. By moving the mouse,
you can expand and manipulate the square you want to create. By clicking the drop-down arrow next
to the Square Icon, you can choose other base shapes and expand them just like with a square. The
basic shape library includes line, rectangle, ellipse, polygon, triangle and star. You can modify any
shape by clicking on it and then adjusting the interface data appearing on the right side of the screen.
Each shape will have slightly different options as follows:
Line (L)
Closed:
Autoscale Corners:
Rectangle (R)
Round:
Create rounded corners.
Round2:
Create inverted rounded corners.
Bevel:
Create beveled corners.
Inset:
Create inset corners.
Fancy:
Create fancy corners
Autoscale Corners:
Toggle autoscale corners on and off.
Uniform Corners:
Click to ensure all corners have the same parameters.
Ellipse (E)
Angles: Input custom angles.
Shape:
Open: Click for open ellipse.
Closed: Click for closed ellipse.
Pie: Click for pie shaped ellipse.
Triangle, Polygon & Star
Points: Slide bar to create polygons with multiple points (3 to 25).
Corner: Slide bar to curve corners.
Advanced Settings
Round: Create rounded corners.
Round2: Create inverted rounded corners.
Bevel: Create beveled corners.
Inset: Create inset corners.
Fancy: Create fancy corners
Autoscale Corners: Toggle autoscale corners on and off.
Uniform Corners: Click to ensure all corners have the same parameters.
Plain Edges: Toggle plain edges on and off.
Corners: Input outside and inside corner curvature.
Radius: Input outside and inside corner radius.
Angles: Input outside and inside corner angles.
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Ellipse (E)
Angles:
Input custom angles
Shape
Open:
Click for open ellipse.
Closed:
Click for closed ellipse.
Pie:
Click for pie shaped ellipse.
Triangle, Polygon & Star
Points:
Slide bar to create polygons with multipoints (3 to 25).
Corner:
Slide bar to curve corners
Advanced Settings:
Clicking the icon opens a new popup window.
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Ellipse (E)
Angles:
Input custom angles
Shape
Open:
Click for open ellipse.
Closed:
Click for closed ellipse.
Pie:
Click for pie shaped ellipse.
Triangle, Polygon & Star
Points:
Slide bar to create polygons with multipoints (3 to 25).
Corner:
Slide bar to curve corners
Advanced Settings:
Clicking the icon opens a new popup window.
Advanced Settings
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Ellipse (E)
Angles:
Input custom angles
Shape
Open:
Click for open ellipse.
Closed:
Click for closed ellipse.
Pie:
Click for pie shaped ellipse.
Triangle, Polygon & Star
Points:
Slide bar to create polygons with multipoints (3 to 25).
Corner:
Slide bar to curve corners
Advanced Settings:
Clicking the icon opens a new popup window.
Advanced Settings
Bevel: Create beveled corners.
Inset: Create inset corners.
Fancy: Create fancy corners
Autoscale Corners: Toggle autoscale corners on and off.
Uniform Corners: Click to ensure all corners have the same parameters.
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