Making straight lines

[andyapc]

Maybe I'm doing something wrong, but I cannot make a straight line in DIP9. :( I go into add something>line and then I pull it to my desired length. The line always looks like it has very slight different thicknesses throughout its length - almost like it's slightly fuzzy in areas - even when I change the thickness setting on it. Is this just an optical illusion and it will print fine?? Also, is there a way to make sure that my line is 100% horizontal/vertical and not off by small degrees (like it's tilted a little bit). Thanks for any help!

Andrea C.

[andyapc]

Just following up on this question - I'm wondering if i'm doing something wrong when I post because I've noticed that when I post a new message, the "new post" icon doesn't show up on the post's title in the forum list? Anyway, I'm still hoping someone can help me with this problem I'm having with lines? Thanks so much!

Andrea C.

[Emma]

Again, I know nothing about DIP, but in my programs the magnification often distorts the image. If it's on 100% everythuing is beautiful, then smaller ones some are great looking, others are pixelated or distorted. So try zooming in and see if it's still weird, then come back here if it is.

[andyapc]

Hi Emma,

Apparently, my "zoom" setting is at 30% by default (at least, it's always at 30% for any new project) so I did zoom in more and then less, and I still see some distortion, almost like a very slight shadow on parts of the line. I don't know if it will be like that when I print.

*sigh* - maybe I should just switch to PSP - there are tons of tutorials for it. It's just that I just spent so long trying to learn/master DIP9 and the thought of trying to learn another program is kind of overwhelming. However, if I'm familiar with DIP9, will the learning curve on PSP be as hard?

Andrea C.

[Amanda]

Try doing a very small rectangle instead of a line.

[Emma]

I don't know if it will be like that when I print.
Well, there's only one way to find out! Print a sample. Just save that piece of photo paper for samples for printing questions when you need to just print something small and test things out.

*sigh* - maybe I should just switch to PSP - there are tons of tutorials for it. It's just that I just spent so long trying to learn/master DIP9 and the thought of trying to learn another program is kind of overwhelming. However, if I'm familiar with DIP9, will the learning curve on PSP be as hard?

I'm completely the wrong person to ask! Not only do I not know DIP, but I chose Photoshop for the very reason of all the support. Now, I can tell you that learning PSP was a LOT easier because I already knew PS. You're not starting from zero like we did when we were complete newbies. But if you like DIP, stick with it. Personally, I like PS and only learn PSP to support others. If DIP had a free trial I'd learn it too!

Did you try to PM Tina to make sure she sees these posts of yours? Also, when you see layouts made with DIP, make a note of the author. That way you know who uses it and who can help you.

Amanda seems to be a great help to you too. Hang in there! Only you know what's best for you.

[andyapc]

Try doing a very small rectangle instead of a line.

Hi Amanda,

Do you mean, do a small rectangle, stretch it and fill it in w/ color?

Andrea C.

[Amanda]

right andrea, you can use it instead of a line.

Tina is out of town for a couple of weeks. But I'm happy to help you in any way I can. I don't use DIP much anymore, but I am pretty familiar with it.

[andyapc]

Thanks so much Amanda - I'll try it. Thanks Again!!!!!

Andrea C.

[Holly]

Andrea, I have DIP... instead of trying to size your line by clicking on it and then stretching it by hand, try this... do your Insert/Line and change the line thickness and color to how you want it and then do Format/Resize Object to Fit Canvas/Stretch to Fit. This will make your line as long as your canvas... then use your Marquee Tool to delete the part(s) of the line that you don't need... that way your line is always straight... hope that helps. :D

[andyapc]

Holly,

Thanks so much for your help! I'm hoping to create a couple of more layouts in the next week or so, so I'm going to try your suggestions. I appreciate it!

Andrea C.

[abraham156]

Real optical illusion :)

www.optical-illusion.org

http://www.optical-illusion.org/pictures/car.jpg

[andyapc]

I clicked on this because it came up under "New Posts" - not sure about the optical illusion (I'm never good at those things - what am I supposed to be looking for?).

I just had to laugh because of my posts above - that was when I was first starting to learn DIP9 - come a long way since then!