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christophecuny
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May 6, 2018
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Make a traced signature thicker?

  • May 6, 2018
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Hello community,

I traced a scanned signature in AI and the results are fine but the stroke is a bit thin. I am pretty certain it is possible to thicken the stroke, and even to apply brush shapes to the design, but I am also sure I have to do something to the traced output first and I don't know what.

Am I right in thinking I can somehow transform the stroke and if so, would you please point me in the direction of a suitable workflow?

Thank you all.

Best regards

Chris

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    Correct answer Jacob Bugge

    Chris,

    You will have to Expand the Image Trace.

    I believe that for this purpose, maybe the trace should be with filled paths rather than strokes (and you may have that).

    Maybe as a first attempt, you should be able to select the lettershape(s), then Object>Path>Offset Path by a suitable (small) amount.

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    Jacob Bugge
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    Jacob BuggeCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    May 6, 2018

    Chris,

    You will have to Expand the Image Trace.

    I believe that for this purpose, maybe the trace should be with filled paths rather than strokes (and you may have that).

    Maybe as a first attempt, you should be able to select the lettershape(s), then Object>Path>Offset Path by a suitable (small) amount.

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    christophecunyAuthor
    Inspiring
    May 6, 2018

    Hi Jacob,

    Thank you for the rescue, once again. I will try that and report back.

    kind regards

    Christophe

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