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JacobCXDev
JacobCXDev
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March 27, 2018
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Help obtaining an outline of a glyph.

  • March 27, 2018
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Hello!

I have this glyph that I need to obtain an outline of, but after hours of trying to do so in both Ps and Ai I have been unsuccessful. If anyone could tell me how I could do this that would be great!

The glyph is this: https://github.com/xjcxx/files/blob/master/images/org.coolstar.electra%403x.png

An example of another glyph that has the theme that I am going for is this: https://github.com/xjcxx/files/blob/master/images/com.toyopagroup.picaboo%403x.png

Which would have originally been this: https://github.com/xjcxx/files/blob/master/images/com.toyopagroup.picaboo%403x%20-%20original.png

Thanks in advance for any help that I receive!

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    Correct answer Monika Gause

    Take the pen tool and draw it manually. Will give the best results (above all: straight lines and sharp corners)

    For the outlined ghost: draw one line, apply a stroke, and then expend the stroke (Object > Path > Outline stroke)

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    Monika Gause
    Community Expert
    Monika GauseCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    March 27, 2018

    Take the pen tool and draw it manually. Will give the best results (above all: straight lines and sharp corners)

    For the outlined ghost: draw one line, apply a stroke, and then expend the stroke (Object > Path > Outline stroke)

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      Lhemz0527
      Participating Frequently
      March 27, 2018

      If you don't have the font, then just use Image trace of Illustrator.

      Object Menu -> Image Trace -> Make

      Then Adjust the settings in the Image Trace Panel (Window Menu - Image Trace)

      Increase the Paths to 80-90% (Advanced - Paths)

        JacobCXDev
        JacobCXDevAuthor
        Participant
        March 27, 2018

        This is what I have so far: https://github.com/xjcxx/files/blob/master/files/org.coolstar.electra%403x.ai

        I don't know how to get rid of the black background and obtain the outline of the white shape. How would I do this?

        JacobCXDev
        JacobCXDevAuthor
        Participant
        March 27, 2018

        why don't you have a go at drawing it?


        Wasn't quite sure how, but it worked thanks.

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