I'm having a problem with my EQ5. I have drawn a block, and yet when I go to color it, the color is going into all the pattern pieces. I tried saving the block, exiting the block and reopening, but EQ5 tells me the "drawing data is inconsistent and one or more patches needs to be closed." I think I understand that the program is saying that some lines may not be meeting, but I've looked the whole thing over carefully, and they all appear to match up. Any ideas or suggestions?
Thanks!
I'd draw it again and save it with different name. Either you really don't have all the lines matching up, or the software is somehow thinking you have done it wrong.
I have few times managed to do the same, but everytime there has been some point that I haven't closed.
Johanna
Michelle, every single piece of the block has to be closed. Even those with points on the outside edges. Go back to your instruction booklet and read. It can be frustrating, but the result is worth the effort.
Sunny
Michelle wrote:
Michelle, you did not say which format (EasyDraw, EasyDraw+Patchwork) you used to draw your block. I had the same problem when I did not draw the lines along the outside edge of the block.
Have you visited the Yahoo group specifically set up for EQ5-EQ6? EQ5 snipped-for-privacy@yahoogroups.com
Good luck!
Jerry in North Alabama
Michelle, you did not say which format (EasyDraw, EasyDraw+Patchwork) you used to draw your block. I had the same problem when I did not draw the lines along the outside edge of the block.
Have you visited the Yahoo group specifically set up for EQ5-EQ6? EQ5 snipped-for-privacy@yahoogroups.com
Good luck!
Jerry in North Alabama
Looking at it in 'normal' size means you may not see the gaps where the lines don't join. Try really zooming in on the points and see if that helps.
I suspect what you are experiencing is not uncommon. In fact this problem of software not recognising an 'object' until it is fully closed, that is all lines describing the 'object' are joined. This requirement is common to other similar programs.
While you may find lines not 'joined' at intersecting points if you 'zoom' i, you may find the only solution is to redraw, at least that has been my experience.
As a suggestion each time you create an object (a discrete shape bounded by lines on all sides), try filling it with a colour. If it fills then all bounding lines are joined, if it doesn't fill with colour it needs to be reworked. This allows you to check your work as you go rather than complete the design then discover you have a problem.
Hi Jerry,
I was using the Easy Draw. I'll check the outer lines of the block. I didn't think of that. Was very baffled because I created a couple of blocks a few months ago and had no problems at all. Maybe I was using the Patchwork option? Hmmm. Thanks for the suggestions!
Good suggestion. Sometimes even the best of programs have their quirks. Thanks!
Yes, I suspect further research is in order. I was just so baffled because I created blocks a couple of months ago with no problems at all. Must have been smarter then. ;-)
Thanks!
Excellent idea. I did wonder if my intersections were not as "joined" as they appeared, but didn't consider trying the zoom. Thanks!
Great idea! I usually do the color after the block is complete. Hadn't considered doing it as I went along.
Thanks!
sometimes you need to use the zoom option 2 or 3 times to magnify enough to see what's not joined. I also find that when lots of pieces join in one place the different sections join to the wrong line causing problems - the way to find that out is by moving the node and seeing what moves with it - if it's the right one you will see soon enough.
On Sun, 24 Dec 2006 20:24:17 -0600, Michelle wrote (in article ):
I've found that I usually have to zoom into all the match points really close to find that line that doesn't meet the other. Can be a real pain sometimes. And usually its at a spot about 3 steps back from where I am now. I've found saving frequently to the sketchbook helps, then I can go back to the point where all my lines were meeting and redraw the troublesome parts. (I'm not sure if any of this makes sense. Not enough caffine yet this morning.)
Maureen
Yes, that makes sense Maureen (caffeine or not ;-). Thanks for the suggestion. Since I posted this question, I haven't had a chance to go back and play with the block, but I'm saving all the good ideas.
Thanks so much Jessamy! Now, if I can just find a moment to try these ideas out.
I find that if I use the "snap to nodes" option on the drawing board setup (under the Easy Draw tab) that things join up more easily. I also keep the sensitivity set as large as possible - 10 pixels - so that I don't need to be as painstaking when drawing. HTH Allison
Thanks Allison!
YW :-)
it was a light bulb moment for me when I found this out I can tell you ! good luck!
In EQ5 you can easily switch back and forth between draw and colour. You don't need to colour as you go, but if you can get into the habit of testing after every three or four pieces in each block it can save you a lot of searching for the elusive unconnected corner later. If a piece is not closed the block will flood with the colour you use. You can quickly undo the colour, go back and close the shape, and continue.
I do a lot of very detailed applique designs in EQ5, and I make it a habit to test shapes often to avoid this problem. This is also helpful to keep an eye on the order of layering. Shapes can "disappear" on the colour screen under other pieces.
I actually prefer working in EQ5 to EQ6 for drawing.
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