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I have an image that I want to split in half on a zigzag. The image is an egg and I have created the zigzag line across the middle of the image. However, I do not know how to separate/split the image on the zigzag line so that I have a "top" and "bottom" (as if the egg is cracked into 2 pieces). What steps do I need to take to accomplish this? Thanks in advance for any help!Split an Image in Half on a Zigzag Line
Split an Image in Half on a Zigzag Line
Hi! I'm new to Inkscape, so please forgive my ignorance and terminology I have an image that I want to split in half on a zigzag. The image is an egg and I have created the zigzag line across the middle of the image. However, I do not know how to separate/split the image on the zigzag line so that I have a "top" and "bottom" (as if the egg is cracked into 2 pieces). What steps do I need to take to accomplish this? Thanks in advance for any help!
I have an image that I want to split in half on a zigzag. The image is an egg and I have created the zigzag line across the middle of the image. However, I do not know how to separate/split the image on the zigzag line so that I have a "top" and "bottom" (as if the egg is cracked into 2 pieces). What steps do I need to take to accomplish this? Thanks in advance for any help!Re: Split an Image in Half on a Zigzag Line
Hi.
Assuming you have the egg shape as a single path, and the zig-zag as an open path,
use the node editor tool to modify the zig-zag shape so that it will be a closed path that covers the area you want to split,
then duplicate both shapes (Shift+Ctrl+D) and intersect them (Ctrl+*), and perform subtract on the original two paths (Ctrl+-)
If the original egg shape is a group of objects, use clipping instead.
http://tavmjong.free.fr/INKSCAPE/MANUAL/html/Clip-Clipping.html
Assuming you have the egg shape as a single path, and the zig-zag as an open path,
use the node editor tool to modify the zig-zag shape so that it will be a closed path that covers the area you want to split,
then duplicate both shapes (Shift+Ctrl+D) and intersect them (Ctrl+*), and perform subtract on the original two paths (Ctrl+-)
If the original egg shape is a group of objects, use clipping instead.
http://tavmjong.free.fr/INKSCAPE/MANUAL/html/Clip-Clipping.html
Re: Split an Image in Half on a Zigzag Line
Thank you for your quick reply
The egg shape is an imported JPEG, so I'm assuming it's not a single path? I created the zigzag on top of it using the Bezier tool. Not sure if that means the zigzag is an open path or not. Is there a way to check if something is an open or closed path?
I tried selecting both the egg and zigzag (where the zigzag is the uppermost object) and then did Object > Clip Set, but all that did was remove the egg completely and recolor the zigzag in the colors of the egg.
Thank you for your patience with me as I learn all of this and the proper terminology!
The egg shape is an imported JPEG, so I'm assuming it's not a single path? I created the zigzag on top of it using the Bezier tool. Not sure if that means the zigzag is an open path or not. Is there a way to check if something is an open or closed path?
I tried selecting both the egg and zigzag (where the zigzag is the uppermost object) and then did Object > Clip Set, but all that did was remove the egg completely and recolor the zigzag in the colors of the egg.
Thank you for your patience with me as I learn all of this and the proper terminology!
Re: Split an Image in Half on a Zigzag Line
Also, not sure if I was clear in how I stated what I wanted, but ultimately I want the egg to be 2 separate parts/images ... a top image with the zigzag crack on bottom and a bottom image with the zigzag crack on top. Hope that makes sense
Re: Split an Image in Half on a Zigzag Line
readerzoo wrote:I tried selecting both the egg and zigzag (where the zigzag is the uppermost object) and then did Object > Clip Set, but all that did was remove the egg completely and recolor the zigzag in the colors of the egg.
You are on the right track.
For the two halves you will have to create two clipping objects from the zig-zag part.
By opening the fill and stroke panel (Shift+Ctrl+F) you can add a stroke to check if it's a closed path -probably it is not.