Trying to create a Preset Shape but having problems

[dondean]

I have Corel PSP 2018 and have been trying to save a shape as a "Preset Shape" and PSP is doing some strange things when it saves.

> I use the Rectangle tool to create a rectangle on an open photo and PSP creates a Vector layer with the rectangle on it.
> Then I select the rectangle and use Object Properties to give it a stroke width and no fill.
> Then I create some text (PSP creates a text layer in a layer group with the vector layer) and using Object Properties I give the text 0 stroke width and a colored fill.
> Then I align the text inside the rectangle and convert the text to curves.
> Then group the converted text and the rectangle into a Layer Group.
> Then I select the layer group and use "File > Export > Shape" and give it a name in the popup window.

The Problems:
> Now when I select the Preset Shape Tool, the shape is named "Group 1", and not the name that I gave it.
> When I draw the shape, it has solid fill in the rectangle and I don't see the text.
> When I open Object Properties, the name shows "Group 1", has Stroke unchecked with 0 stroke width, and a solid fill.
> If I uncheck Fill and check Stroke and give it a width, I will see the outline of the rectangle and also the outline of the text, but the text is not filled.

So I am trying to create and save a Preset Shape that has an outline for the rectangle with no fill; and text inside the rectangle with fill but no outline. Can this be done?
Also don't know why it doesn't take the name that I give for the group in the popup window before it saves it as a Preset Shape.

Thanks for any suggestions.
Don

[LostNow]

Don, I had similar difficulties in creating and saving a Preset Shape, particularly when it came to naming my new shape. I settled for a less than perfect results, but, when I read your question, I turned to Google and found this excellent tutorial on the topic:

http://scrapbookcampus.com/2018/02/crea ... es-in-psp/

I know the extremely competent participants on this board would soon give you the info that would guide you, but for now see if the above tut will help!

Gini

[dondean]

Thanks for responding Gini.
I will check out the tutorial when I get a little time, and then let you know.
Don

[dondean]

Don, I had similar difficulties in creating and saving a Preset Shape, particularly when it came to naming my new shape. I settled for a less than perfect results, but, when I read your question, I turned to Google and found this excellent tutorial on the topic:

http://scrapbookcampus.com/2018/02/crea ... es-in-psp/

Gini

Hi Gini, I checked out the tut and it does explain the proper way to group and name layers that you will use for a Preset Shape. So that was helpful.
Although it did not address my specific problem of trying to combine a vector image having a Fill and no Outline (stroke), with another vector image having no Fill and an Outline.

My Google search found this page:
https://www.graphicxtras.com/products/pspshap.htm

It has a pretty good selection of PSP Preset Shapes that are sold by Category groups of 100 downloadable shapes per group for $3.49.
A pretty good deal when you consider the time it takes to create a single shape.
Click on the "gallery" link to view the 100 shapes for a specific category.
(I checked the Zip file after the download for malware and it was clean.)

I bought one group that had a shape that I made node modifications to and was able to use it.
The node editing on the shape was somewhat complex, so there is much more than I currently understand about creating "nodes and lines" in order to make a complex shape.

Thanks again
Don