PSP 8

I'd like to draw a (vector?) rectangle with tightly radiused corners.
But, when I use the vector tool, the radius grows as the size of the
vector rectangle grows. Also, when I stretch the vector to a more
rectangular shape (as opposed to a square), the corners become
ovalized instead of a squared radius. Is there some way to keep the
corners tight?

"still just me" <> wrote in message
news...
> PSP 8
>
> I'd like to draw a (vector?) rectangle with tightly radiused corners.
> But, when I use the vector tool, the radius grows as the size of the
> vector rectangle grows. Also, when I stretch the vector to a more
> rectangular shape (as opposed to a square), the corners become
> ovalized instead of a squared radius. Is there some way to keep the
> corners tight?

In the Tools toolbar, select the regular Rectangle shape rather than Rounded
Rectangle. You can also look for further info in the Help file under Shapes
or Drawing Shapes. HTH

Carol2

On Wed, 28 May 2008 18:50:47 -0500, "Carol2"
<> wrote:

>In the Tools toolbar, select the regular Rectangle shape rather than Rounded
>Rectangle. You can also look for further info in the Help file under Shapes
>or Drawing Shapes. HTH
>
>Carol2

Carol:

I do want rounded corners (not square), I just want small radius
rounded corners instead of large or oval radius corners. Is there some
way to get that with the regular rectangle that you suggested?

I couldn't find anything specific on this in the help.

Thanks,

"still just me" <> wrote in message
news:...
> On Wed, 28 May 2008 18:50:47 -0500, "Carol2"
> <> wrote:
>
>>In the Tools toolbar, select the regular Rectangle shape rather than
>>Rounded
>>Rectangle. You can also look for further info in the Help file under
>>Shapes
>>or Drawing Shapes. HTH
>>
>>Carol2
>
> Carol:
>
> I do want rounded corners (not square), I just want small radius
> rounded corners instead of large or oval radius corners. Is there some
> way to get that with the regular rectangle that you suggested?
>
> I couldn't find anything specific on this in the help.
>
> Thanks,

Then, you are probably better off beginning with a rounded rectangle for
your preset. Activate the Pen tool & right click on the vector object,
choosing Edit.......or simply click on each of the nodes (represented by
small square) & move them vertically & horizontally to suit. Be sure your
Status Toolbar is enabled & watch the angles in lower right corner.

Study the Help files under drawing &/or editing vectors. You could also
search for online tutorials on the subject. This link might get you
started:


HTH,
Carol2

On Fri, 30 May 2008 18:30:40 -0500, "Carol2"
<> wrote:

>
>"still just me" <> wrote in message
>news:.. .
>> On Wed, 28 May 2008 18:50:47 -0500, "Carol2"
>> <> wrote:
>>
>>>In the Tools toolbar, select the regular Rectangle shape rather than
>>>Rounded
>>>Rectangle. You can also look for further info in the Help file under
>>>Shapes
>>>or Drawing Shapes. HTH
>>>
>>>Carol2
>>
>> Carol:
>>
>> I do want rounded corners (not square), I just want small radius
>> rounded corners instead of large or oval radius corners. Is there some
>> way to get that with the regular rectangle that you suggested?
>>
>> I couldn't find anything specific on this in the help.
>>
>> Thanks,
>
>Then, you are probably better off beginning with a rounded rectangle for
>your preset. Activate the Pen tool & right click on the vector object,
>choosing Edit.......or simply click on each of the nodes (represented by
>small square) & move them vertically & horizontally to suit. Be sure your
>Status Toolbar is enabled & watch the angles in lower right corner.
>
>Study the Help files under drawing &/or editing vectors. You could also
>search for online tutorials on the subject. This link might get you
>started:
>
>
>HTH,
>Carol2
>

Thanks... the pen operations on the nodes are likely what I need.