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codeoverride
06-26-2008, 05:03 PM
I need to create arrows like these:
http://img253.imageshack.us/img253/6375/turboqg0.jpg
The side ones are the main problem.. I think that I've seen preset arrows that look like that. Are there any in Photoshop or Illustrator? I don't know how to make these turning arrows :(

Thanks!!!!

Lukas Engqvist
06-27-2008, 08:04 AM
if you look in brush libraries and symbol libraries.

markcq
06-27-2008, 09:08 AM
Create an arrow using any tools in Illustrator (example, use a rectangle and a triangle and then use pathfinder to to add the shapes)... format the arrow using strokes and colours you want to use.

Drag your completed arrow into your symbol panel.

Draw a sphere or ellipse and fill it with a colour (just so you can see what you are looking at). Use your direct select tool and delete the left or right point so you are left with a semi-circle.

With the object selected go to Effect (menu) -> 3D -> Revolve. Click the "Map Art" button. From the symbol list select your arrow. Click "Invisible Geometry" and "Shade Artwork" at the bottom of the panel. Click OK.

Switch on "Preview".

Click and drag on the 3D cube on the left to change your axis until you are happy with the placement and and position of your view of the arrow.

Click OK.

;)