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Very Specific type of graphic creation tool needed - 11/29/2006 9:49:08   
Im looking for sowftware (or prefeably an Adobe plugin) that will allow me make a certain type of pattern. I have a feeling its a CAD system creates these types of patterns but have been totally unsucessful in finding ANYTHING about it online. Here is a rather poor sample of what i mean. See the graphic to the right, in the grey header bar where it says 'Jonmat Premium Contract Matt' http://www.johnstones-paints.co.uk/default_majestic.asp?section=14&product=31
or take a look at the wave pattern behind the red go button on this page http://www.johnstones-paints.co.uk/default_majestic.asp?section=3

sorry I dont have any better references but as I said I just cant find any samples or anything about any application that will create such patterns.
They almost look like some sort of map relief lines, vortex or contouring pattern.
thx in advance folks!
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RE: Very Specific type of graphic creation tool needed - 11/29/2006 10:07:00   
Have a look here: http://www.istockphoto.com/index.php There are literally thousands of images and I'm sure you'll find a similar image there - probably a vector one I guess.

edit: here's one: http://www.istockphoto.com/file_closeup/how/style_and_design/illustrations/817807_flowing_background.php?id=817807

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RE: Very Specific type of graphic creation tool needed - 11/29/2006 10:32:45   
I think something similar can be done in photoshop or PSP by drawing a grid and then warping it but you'd need to know what you're up to and I don't.

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RE: Very Specific type of graphic creation tool needed - 11/29/2006 11:16:26   
OpenOffice.org uses a similar pattern:

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Can be done with some 3D modeling program (easiest), or with bezier curves in some graphics program (much more difficult but possible).

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RE: Very Specific type of graphic creation tool needed - 11/29/2006 11:47:59   
You can do something like this in Photoshop with the Perspective and Skew tools. But it's not what you're looking for.


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RE: Very Specific type of graphic creation tool needed - 11/29/2006 15:33:38   
thx ever so much anderskorte, jaybee and tailslide.
Im off to have some fun!!! These are great leads. Muchos Gracias.

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