On Monday 06 September 2004 16:41, Chris Smith wrote: > On Sunday 05 September 2004 01:45 am, Craig Ringer wrote: > > > 1) Is it possible to apply a gradient to a text frame? So far it looks > > > to me like I have to convert text to curves in order to do that. Is it > > > possible to convert it back to text if I need to change it? > > > > It does not appear to be possible on a standard text frame at present. > > I guess I'm misunderstanding the question as it seems pretty > straightforward to apply a gradient to a "text frame" (select frame > > properties > colors > edit fill color > use drop down to choose gradient). > What I don't how to do, and would like to know, is how to apply a gradient > to the text itself like that shown in the article: > http://www.linuxdevcenter.com/lpt/a/5096. > > Chris > _______________________________________________ > Scribus mailing list > Scribus at nashi.altmuehlnet.de > http://nashi.altmuehlnet.de/mailman/listinfo/scribus
Making gradient filled text is quite simple, actually easier in Scribus than other DTP apps I have done it in:) 1. Make a Text Frame 2. Select your font and increase the font size to 36 pt, just for ease of manipulation. 3. The select the frame and choose: Item > Convert to Outlines. 4. Then drag around all the text and choose: Item > Combine Polygons 5. Then in the properties panel, choose the fill color and select the drop down box where the gradient options are listed..Play away. :) The key thing is combining the polygons treats the fill color as one unit. You can then even turn the combinded polygons into a picture frame or a text frame. Cheers, Peter
