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How to rotate an object from an oval's center point?

Sep 6, 2012 1:54 PM

Tags: #illustrator #path #align #rotate #oval

I'm trying to create a border  similar to what you see here:

 

stock-vector-laurel-leaf-wreath-86080903.jpg

 

But I need it to be oval shaped. I tried using the blend tool, which works great around a circle but on an oval, the objects get scrunched together at the peak of the oval. How do you rotate and evenly space the objects around an oval?

 

Thanks!

474 Views   3 Replies   Latest reply: Monika Gause, Sep 6, 2012 4:08 PM
 
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  • Jacob Bugge
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    1. Jacob Bugge,
    Sep 6, 2012 3:10 PM   in reply to ry9546
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    ry,

     

    You can unscrunch them by adding anchor points to the oval, Object>Path>Add Anchor Points. You can see when you have added enough.

     

    You may also consider using a Scatter Brush for identical objects.

     
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    2. Jacob Bugge,
    Sep 6, 2012 3:19 PM   in reply to ry9546
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    ry,

     

    I forgot to mention that for a Scatter Brush it is crucial to tick Rotation relative to Path rather than Page, and to set the right Spacing.

     
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    3. Monika Gause,
    Sep 6, 2012 4:08 PM   in reply to ry9546
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    I would tend to use pattern brushes (for the full circle shapes) and art brushes (for the laurel wrath shapes)

     
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