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I am working with vector logos that I sometimes need to add one (or two) Border outlines around the perimeter of the logo.
Is there a EFFECT or TOOL in Macromedia Freehand 10 that easily allows you to add a Contour/Border/Stroke/Outline around an Image/Path with the ability to specify both the "DIRECTION" (OUTSIDE of Path, INSIDE of Path, or CENTERED around the Path) and the "Thickness/Width"???
CorelDRAW has an effect called "Interactive Contour" that does this both easily and with great precision and was wondering if Freehand 10 has a similar capability.
If not, how can I accomplish creating Strokes "Outside" a Path in Freehand without such an Effect/Tool?
I look forward to your assistance.
Thanks,
Tom
Answer Dear Tom,
Making a stroke in Freehand is possible like a flash, but not like Photoshop to specify its outside/inside direction. For this you will need to create another Stroke inside/outside around your object and specify its stroke as inside/outside border.
It's not a difficult task in Freehand.
. Make a clone copy ob object (Ctrl+Shift+D)
. Go to Modify > After Path > Inset Path. And put a value - for increasing + for decreasing.
If you want a simple stroke
go to Window > Inspectors > Stroke (Ctrl+Alt+L).
And apply a stroke as required
