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Curt Stenz
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Is there a simple way to create a true vector 'box drop shade'?

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I do not mean to duplicate the text and place it on a lower layer. I need to outline some text and have a drop shadow similar to the sample above.

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Curt Stenz Graphics
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Marathon, WI 54448

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Charles Borges de Oliveir
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Hi Curt,
I made some actions that will produce the effect you are looking for in Illustrator.
https://creativemarket.com/Borgeslettering/56658-Old-Stock-Illustrator-Actions

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Charles Borges de Oliveira
Borges Lettering & Design
Snohomish WA

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Not that I know of. I have always used an older version of Flexi as my cutting program. It is archaic the way it handles fonts and for manipulating vectors, but the one thing it excels in is 3D blocks, drop shadows and outlining so I used to use it for that. But now I use Charles Borges de Oliveira's Old Stock Actions. t is an Adobe Illustrator plug in that creates a variety of fills, drop shadows and other lettering highlights. It will make vectors than you can pull out for cutting vinyl and is really great for printing. It's only $25. Best money I ever spent. I bought my copy through Creative Market.
https://creativemarket.com/Borgeslettering/56658-Old-Stock-Illustrator-Actions

Here's the link to some You Tube videos showing how it works.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yv279TEwwnY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUnGOwtr_9I

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Dave Sherby
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SherWood Sign & Graphic Design
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Kevin Gaffney
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Very impressive Steve.Ive just bought that but received no download link. Ive emailed them and awaiting a reply. Have I missed something

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Kevin Gaffney
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Who is Steve Kevin?

Charles, how did you sneak your response in ahead of mine. after I responded there was only my reply. You are truly crafty.

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Dave Sherby
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Apologies Dave. I meant you of course. Successfully installed and like you, Old Stock Actions is some value for money. Thanks a million for pointing it out, Ive been looking for a similar plugin for years

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Kevin Gaffney
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Charles Borges de Oliveir
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Thanks Steve! Just kidding Dave.
Yes thank you guys for the kind words. It's greatly appreciated.!!!

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Charles Borges de Oliveira
Borges Lettering & Design
Snohomish WA

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