Offset path help

[ballparkgraphics]

I cannot seem to offset the path around my text. I dropped the stroke in behind the characters, but now can't select it to offset. If anyone can help feel free to IM me or add me on messenger: wheatonffa1@hotmail.com. Thanks.

 

[rockz12]

(Assuming Illustrator) Sounds like you need to outline the stroke... Object, path, outline stroke. Then you can offset that

 

[ballparkgraphics]

Still can't get that to work... yes Illustrator.

 

[ballparkgraphics]

Anybody else up? I can send file if anyone's willing???

 

[Rick]

Is it still text? If it is convert it to outlines then "outline stroke" or "expand" it

 

[ballparkgraphics]

No, it is outlined already. Instead of just applying a regular stroke, I selected add new stroke and put that behind the fill. Now, all I can select is the fill and the 'outline' won't offset. I haven't used this method before so I'm lost.

 

[Rick]

send me the file in CS3 or below and I'll take a look...

kingpincreative@aol.com

 

[ballparkgraphics]

File sent. Thanks.

 

[Rick]

It worked for me, here is how I did it...

Select the image and "COPY"

Move to a neutral part of the screen and "PASTE" >do not move the screen<
"UNGROUP"

"OBJECT">"PATH">"OUTLINE PATH"

then go to "PATHFINDER" and select "ADD TO SHAPE AREA" and then "EXPAND"

the hit paste again, get rid of your original black stroke and you have an aligned vector with vector outline...

Sound like a lot but should take 30 seconds max...

It is sometimes better to use "EXPAND", "EXPAND TRANSPARENCY" or "FLATTEN TRANSPARENCY", especially with thicker strokes.