A Help Page by Mary
I think a graph picture might explain the numbers the best. Here is a graph that you can use to draw your round rectangles. Each block is measured as 10.
Click on Draw at the top and select Round Rectangle.
Let's make the green line 20 pixels from the left and top. Your first two numbers would be +20+20.
Now, subtract the 20 from each dimension of the graph. The graph is 300x300 so subtract 20 from 300. The second set of numbers would be +280+280.
The third set of numbers determines how big the curve is. +35+35 are the places where the curve begins and ends. My suggestion is to try different numbers, like 30, 40 and 45, to see which you prefer.
So the three sets of numbers are----
+20+20 +280+280 +35+35
Here is the demo graph showing the green round rectangle.
Now, let's try 40 pixels from the left and top edge. (blue round rectangle) The numbers would be--
+40+40 +260+260 +35+35
Notice the 40 is subtracted from the dimensions.
Now, try 60 pixels from the left and top edge. (purple round rectangle) The numbers would be--
+60+60 +240+240 +35+35
To do a twisted ribbon effect, make the width from the left edge different from the width from the top edge. Use these numbers--
+20+40 +280+260 +35+35
Now, switch the first two numbers around - don't forget to switch the middle set too. The numbers would be----
+40+20 +260+280 +35+35
If you were using a blank 300x300, you could now paint in the ribbon. Or, you could matte it out and use a fill and dstover to fill the ribbon.
Experiment with different numbers and fills. Have fun!!!
If you have problems, you can write to me at Kitkat3l@(remove)webtv.net or you can find me here.
Dated this 3rd day of October, 2007.
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