line tool shadow?

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Tony_Corneto
Dec 9, 2008
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I’m using the line tool in CS4 and want to create a simple line of one color. Whether I use a pixel weight of 1 or 20 I get a shadow effect instead of a single color. Can someone please enlighten me to what I’m sure is a simple solution? I’ve linked a screen shot below. Thanks!

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John Joslin
Dec 9, 2008
What option are you using?

Are you using anti-aliasing?

What resolution?
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Freeagent
Dec 9, 2008
Vectors don’t snap to pixels. Those "shadows" seem to be the result of the paths not lining up precisely with the pixel rows.

Now if I could only find that post by Phos where he explained all this…
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Phosphor
Dec 9, 2008
Phos±four dots, "Strange border on shape and other layers" #9, 15 Nov 2008 9:28 am </webx?14/8>
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Phosphor
Dec 9, 2008
Not to toot my horn or anything, but that post, and a condensed, comprehensive version of the question that prompted me to answer might be a good addition to the FAQ section.
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Freeagent
Dec 9, 2008
Thanks Phos. That’s the one.

Adding this to the FAQ is a good idea. It comes up regularly.

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