Owen wrote: >> I've imported some bitmaps of charts into a Scribus document and made an >> attempt at highlighting key features. >> >> I tried to put filled coloured rectangles over them, but can't seem to >> get the right effect in that if it's 'on top' and opaque it covers the >> object of interest. >> >> In the end I've settled for putting an unfilled rectangle over them >> giving this sort of effect. >> >> http://www.t4sustainability.co.uk/RNC/ChartBit.png >> >> >> Ideally I'd like the effect of putting a bit of yellow plastic over the >> typed page, so that from the underlying 'paper', black is black and >> white is filtered to yellow. >> >> Is it possible to achieve this in Scribus 1.3.3.11-1, and if not, will >> it be in future ? > > I am not sure what you want to do.
Highlight paragraphs within a text box by changing their background colour. > If it is something like > > http://members.pcug.org.au/~rcook/scribus/sample.pdf (8Kbytes) That's OK, but I'd like the background to run the full width of the text box. > Then just add your background colour to a bottom layer Thanks. I've tried that now, and it looks great in the properties dialogue, but doesn't come out on screen. Is this a known issue in 1.3.3.11-1 or am I just doing something wrong ? Cheers, J/. -- John Beardmore, MSc EDM (Open), B.A. Chem (Oxon), CMIOSH, AIEMA, MEI Managing Director, T4 Sustainability Limited. http://www.T4sLtd.co.uk/ Carbon Trust Consultant: Energy Audit, Carbon Footprint, Design Advice Energy Efficiency Accreditation Scheme, (EEAS), Registered Assessor Phone: 0845 4561332 Mobile: 07785 563116 Skype: t4sustainability
