convert path to simple stroke

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issam1975
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convert path to simple stroke

Postby issam1975 » Fri Jun 24, 2016 6:38 pm

Hi,

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basicaly i want to get a simple representation of the calligraphic letter with simple stroke like the object on the right

any help idea is welcome

thanks and good day .

Lazur
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Re: convert path to simple stroke

Postby Lazur » Fri Jun 24, 2016 7:57 pm

Hi.

There is no magic trick, you will need some manual editing. Like for those loop part's intersections.
Other than that interpolating paths can help.

cleversomeday
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Re: convert path to simple stroke

Postby cleversomeday » Sun Jun 26, 2016 1:25 am

You might also look at online utilities that have center line trace capability. RapidResizer is one

issam1975
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Re: convert path to simple stroke

Postby issam1975 » Sun Jun 26, 2016 6:42 pm

hey guys ,

actually i ended up by recreating the paths manually since i have only some little words .
but i keep your suggetions for future for sure, especially the online center line tracer option .

anyway thanks a lot , take care !

Adrianjg
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Re: convert path to simple stroke

Postby Adrianjg » Sat Sep 03, 2016 4:27 pm

Hello All,

How about this as a solution:

1. Stroke the original path
- You should now have a stroke line on the inside and outside of your path.
2. Now select Path - Break Apart
3. Now if you select your outer most stroke and drag it to one side you should have a completely filled stroke of your original path. (Hope that makes sense)
4. Now turn off your fill
5. You should be left with a stroke in the shape of your original path. (At least the outside of it.)

Hope that makes sense and hope it helps. I made a little video showing this:

https://youtu.be/Cn1Lcl1mza4


Regards

Adrian


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