Question: Expanding an outline to make a border

[Martin Reynolds]

I am looking for a quick way to make an outline that is, say, 1/8" bigger all around than the original object. I do it by hand right now, it is quite a pain. Anybody got any ideas? I'm stuck.

[Mike Null]

Martin

1. Try the contour tool in the effects menu.

2. Try the creat boundary tool in the effects menu.

3. Try the outline tool experimenting with the various options.

[Justin Harrington]

Hi Martin

Simply go to the Interactive Contour Tool (you'll find it on the left of your page with the rest of the Interactive Tools) and select whether you want a contour to the inside of the exsisting object or the outside, then just put in the amount of offset and your done, you'll have a new outline around your object, press Control K to break them apart.

Hope this helps.

[Scott Shepherd]

Also, don't forget after using the contour tool you'll need to go to "Arrange" and then "Break Contour Group Apart" if you plan to use it by itself.

[Justin Harrington]

Scott, pressing CTRL K on your keyboard does this, saves alot of time.

[Martin Reynolds]

Thanks, all. Most useful. Now I have to figure out whether I can haul that back to my CAD or not. Or maybe I just do it all in Corel.