Default built-in 3D Stars?

Boldline

I needed a 3d star today in my work and it prompted me think about adding that into VS as an option for quick creation in the star panel. both as a regular star and a "bloated" star.
I know alternatively, a user could make or import a 3d star and save it as a custom preset or style. 3d stars seem to be common enough to consider adding an option for it on a default level in VS

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VectorStyler

@Boldline I added it to the ideas backlog for the future. I think technically it would involve to options only (enable, and the width of the thin side), so would not make things too difficult.

Subpath

@Boldline

I have developed a workaround for such cases a while ago.
You need a circle clipped in a star.

First use a 6-pointed star to get the circle in the middle of the star
and then change it to a 5-pointed star, or any you like.

Here is the video
Star Workaround

Boldline

@Subpath very cool! thanks for sharing. I'll still advocate for it being built in to VS in some capacity , but it's really cool what you were able to do to make one

Subpath

@Boldline , your welcome

By the way, I'm also an advocate of something like this.
I have also already pleaded for a section for polygons.
Sections for Polygons

Boldline

@Subpath yes there could be some other ways to incorporate that 3D feel into other shapes like the polygons.

encart

The first idea that came to my mind to create such a star quickly and accurately looks like this. The first one shows an example from AI, because only there I managed to do it as planned.
https://recordit.co/OepFHuqCQL
Unfortunately, in VS, I was unable to successfully apply the shape tool.
https://recordit.co/SKiNQcv8HQ
For me in this case it would be natural:

Draw a star
Draw cutting lines
Select everything and cut into pieces with a boolean operation

But as I mentioned in another topic, the functions that do this expand the paths and thus there is space in between. Additionally, in the case of concave angles, the lines should have caps. Otherwise there is a problem like here.
I wanted to use a knife for this, but snapping is not working for that tool. Hence, there is a lack of accuracy.
If there is any proven method for precise cutting I will be grateful. Even on this example.

VectorStyler

@encart Added the shape builder issues to the backlog as a bug.

Subpath

@encart

As I watched your video, I remembered a way I found
out a while ago while experimenting with VS.

Works similar to yours. But I create the lines
using the "Square Star" tool. When I do it
this way, the "Shape Builder" Tool also works.
( maybe the lines have to overlap ? )

Here a Video this way
Section Lines with Square Star Tool

VectorStyler

@encart said in Default built-in 3D Stars?:

Unfortunately, in VS, I was unable to successfully apply the shape tool.

If there is a file which could be used to replicate this issue, please send it to me by email. Thanks!

encart

@vectoradmin I sent you the file. Recreated but same result as before.
https://recordit.co/4GDGsdxMus
@Subpath Tried with overlapping lines, but same result. Works better when lines are expanded and merged into one shape. Imo these problems may be caused by center point.
https://recordit.co/IUWXtbxh7U

Edit:
Another way to make it: https://recordit.co/z3VzXOVjkn

Subpath

If i convert the modified "Square Shape" to curve,
the result will be one Shape. Maybe thats why it works.
Video1

It also works when I drag Line through the Star
and copy and rotate the Line
Video2

VectorStyler

@Subpath The last build contains some improvements to the shape builder tool working with open paths (and lines).
Using similar steps as @Subpath , but with Snap to Point and the Shape Builder tool: https://recordit.co/WjViOwpZid

Subpath

@VectorStyler

cool, great

that offers possibilties for other Projects too

encart

@VectorStyler
Still have problems on Win10.
https://recordit.co/FDXtnHutP3

VectorStyler

@encart Send me the file, where the shape builder is not working.

Subpath

@VectorStyler

no problem so far, is working
also under Win 10

But at the very first point there is
no snap and no snap indicator
( little red circle )

Edited:
The peak of the ShapeBuilder results and the resulting oversize
was, as @Jayanta-Das wrote, because of the stroke applied to
the outside of the shape

Video: see here

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Jayanta Das

@Subpath Confirm no issue in Windows 11.
I think the oversized is due to the stroke applied to the outside of the shape.

Subpath

@Jayanta-Das

...I think the oversized is due to the stroke applied to the outside of the shape...

yes, your right
was probably in sleep mode
Did not realize it

But the very first point did not snap

Jayanta Das

@Subpath

But the very first point did not snap

Yes, didnot snap here also.