Creating a weave shape

To create a weave shape:

1. Select the relief layer on which you want to create the weave.
2. On the Relief Creation toolbar, click the Weave button to display the Tool Settings: Weave Wizard panel.
3. Select the vector or vectors you want to use as the drive rail then click Set Drive Rails. An A is displayed beside the start point of all drive rails, and arrows indicate the direction of the vectors.

   

4. Select the vector you want to use as the cross-section then click Set Cross Section. A Z is displayed beside the start point of the cross-section, and arrows indicate the direction of the vectors.

   A preview of the relief is displayed in the 3D view.

   

5. In the 3D view, select a vector and edit the nodes to change the shape of the weave. As you make changes to the shape of the drive rail and cross-section vectors, the relief preview updates in real time.

   For example, you could add some nodes to the cross-section vector and smooth nodes in the drive rail vectors to completely change the appearance of the weave.

   Note: You can use the Node Editing keyboard shortcuts to insert nodes, smooth nodes, delete nodes, and so on.

   

6. In the Crossing Options area of the panel, edit the parameters to control the appearance of the relief at vector intersections.
7. Select the shape of the corners in the weave from the Corner Shape drop-down list.
8. Choose a Relief Combine Mode.
9. When you are happy with the shape of the relief, click Apply to combine the relief with the active layer.

   

   Note: If you close the panel without clicking Apply, or click Cancel, the relief is reset. However, any changes you made to the vectors are maintained.

See also

• Vector > Node Editing