Having trouble getting the Silhouette Studio Fill Color or Fill Pattern to actually fill? You've come to the right spot. The problem is likely very simple - the edge of your design is not closed. If you are only getting a partial fill it's likely due to your design elements not touching or being welded together.
While it may look like your design is completely closed or welded, there is likely a small area between cut lines where there is a gap. If that is the case, the fill color and fill pattern tools will not work.
Take for instance a geometric design you are drawing with the 'Draw a Polygon' tool.
If the first and last edit points are not connected there will be a tiny gap that will prevent the fill tools from working. In this case it looks like the design is closed...
...but if I zoom in really close I can see that there is a small gap at the top corner.
If you are sure your design is closed and you are still having trouble getting it to fill with a color or pattern, be sure the design is selected (the box around the design indicates it's selected) before you choose your fill.
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How do you get the line to connect when a small gap is available? Will appreciate your input.
ReplyDeleteMelissa,
ReplyDeleteFirst, you are a God send to a new beginner like me. Second, I cannot get an imported picture to fill with color. I can outline it in the color I want, but it won't fill. All lines are connected and I have selected it. What else could it be, or what am I doing wrong? Please help, as I need to do a mockup for a customer. Thanks so much in advance.