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I've got a vector object with a 2 pixel white border.

I want to animate this object (just a rectangle) so that it moves around the screen, changing it's width and height as it goes.

However, I don't want the border width to change.

Is there a vector shape anim command (like flash) or some other easy way to achieve this?

Thanks, Linda

Hi Linda,

Or is it the actual vector with a border, or the polygon that has a 2 pixel outline pen width?

Regardless of this, using stretch effect/scale seems to inadvertantly affect the outline thickness. Since you're using a vector, your best bet would be some simple OpusScript...

VectorName.SetObjectSize(300,300)

//the above sets the vector to 300 x 300 pixel size without affecting the pen outline or border width.

Hope this helps.

Ok, that's a good start... now could you make that happen over a couple of seconds?

Smoothly....

Hi Linda,

I don't think you can.

The SetObjectSize() does not seem to accept a time parameter.

SetScale() and Scale() will work but that then effects the border issue.

Hopefully some OpusScript guru can help here?

EDIT: OK, this may not be desirable, but is a bit of a workaround...
(surely there is a better way):?:

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var x=100 //original size width
var y=100 //original size height
while (y<=200) //size to reach
{
VectorName.SetObjectSize(x,y)
x+=1
y+=1
wait(0.01) //animation speed
}