how do i join 2 vector objects & still access the edit points

[Keith Howell]

I want to be able to create complex vector drawings in WORD that can be
filled with various colours. I want to be able to access the edit points at
any stage in the process and grouping kills that. Is there any way of
combining 2 or more vector lines into one shape?

 

[CyberTaz]

Hi Keith -

Despite the array of vector-based drawing tools provided in Word, it is
_not_ a drawing program. If you want to be able to edit Bezier paths you
will need to use a program designed for that purpose (Freehand, Illustrator,
CorelDraw, etc.), then insert the graphics into your Word documents.

Good Luck |:>)



On 12/17/05 1:48 PM, in article
(e-mail address removed), "Keith Howell" <Keith

 

[Keith Howell]

Hi CyberTaz,

Thanks for your input. The reason for wanting to carry out the task in WORD
was that WORD was available without having to go out and spend a fortune on
proper drawing packages. I can do all the vector manipulation I need in WORD
except for what I would call "join node". I just wondered if anyone new of a
neat trick to achieve it. It makes me wonder if the WORD clip art was done
with another package and imported!

Hey ho

 

[Mary Sauer]

You can "close path" the line drawings, fill, no line, layer one shape onto another.
It would be nice to be able to join the nodes...

 

[Keith Howell]

Hi Mary

The problem with that is that you can't easily do gradient colour fills. If
you take a look at my somewhat naive website www.drawingwithword.com you will
see why I was keen to find a node join trick. Hopefully, when I have finished
the site I can encourage folk to take a stab at being more courageous with
their WORD artwork. I am in the middle of creating some pretty complex health
and safety cartoons for a District Council and it makes life very difficult
not to be able to break down complex shapes into easier parts.

I am sure Microsoft have a wish list. Can you get "join node" put on it
please.

 

[Herb Tyson [MVP]]

You might take a look at this:

http://www.microsoft.com/products/expression/en/default.aspx

You can download it & use it for free for six months. It does let you join
nodes.