is it possible to convert an logo image into an object

[muzedesigns]

Hello!

Apologies for the ambiguous subject heading..

Basically what i am attempting to do is take a logo and then 'trace it' (slab + space bar) in archicad as a slab - then save as an object in the right orientation to then use as signage on a building.

I am positive i have done it in the past but apparently my brain has copped out on me today - or else i have just officially lost it!

Any ideas if this is possible and how to go about achieving it?

Thanks for your time!

Chrissy

[Anonymous]

Hi Chrissy

If your logo comprises of just text, you can use "TEXT 3D" object in the standard ArchiCAD library.

However, if it is the actual graphic logo that you are trying to create, what you have described is the easiest way of creating it, I suppose (i.e. slab tool to magic-wand the outlines of the design, rotating it in 3D-axo view and saving it as a .gsm object).

[muzedesigns]

Thanks Shingo!

Unfortunately it is not just text - i wish it were!
It is quite a detailed emblem for a school crest.

the slab tool to magic wand is the plan;
I just can't remember how to make the photoshop image regions (or logo edges) 'findable'.

Any ideas?

[Link]

You'd need to get some Raster-to-Vector software to convert the image into 'findable' elements. And even then, it probably won't be such a great conversion.

I'd recommend scaling the image up to many times it's intended size, then tracing around it with 2D elements, like lines, arcs, splines, etc. Remember to copy and mirror wherever possible to save you time and ensure symmetry. Then scale it back down to it's original size and magic wand a slab onto it.

You could also do all of this in the Complex Profile window and just make a wall or beam out of it. That would save you having to make an object. Just a thought.

Cheers,
Link.

[Dwight]

Illustrator is one such raster-to-vector software that works nice with Archicad.

[muzedesigns]

thanks Link - i will try playing with it in illustrator - it is unfortunately very detailed
Chrissy

[muzedesigns]

Sorry Dwight! - i didn't see your message! Thank you as well!!

[Anonymous]

mmm..excuse me...but i am now really very curious to have a look on this logo !!!!

i mean if its possible?

sorry ... but u know its curiosity..u can't control it !

[muzedesigns]

No worries Whatever - here you go!

[Link]

Yes, apart from the lettering and the flames you could mirror everything else, nearly halving your work.

However, Illustrator may produce good results. Will be interesting to hear how it works out for you.

Cheers,
Link.