Applying 3D Effects to Graphic Objects | Common Object Properties

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3D Effects

You can apply 3D effects to objects to make them more realistic.

To apply 3D effects to an object:

Draw the object/group (or paste a symbol). The properties tab dialog will automatically display, unless you have turned off the Display properties on new option in the Graphics Builder. (For a group, the properties dialog will not display automatically; you need to double-click the group).
Click the Appearance tab.
Click the 3D Effects tab (to the right of the dialog).
The dialog will then display several options to enable you to manipulate your object. To activate any of these options click the option (or the radio bullet to the left of the option).
By selecting certain options additional fields will display to enable you to further manipulate your object. Enter further details as necessary, using the Help button for detailed information about each field.
Click OK.

Object Properties - Appearance (3D Effects)

Objects have the following 3D Effects properties.

Property	Description
[Effects] None	Select this option to display the object without any special effects (such as shadowing, embossing and so on).
[Effects] Shadowed	Select this option to display the object with a shadow; for example:
Depth	The distance (in pixels) that the shadow extends below and to the right of the object. This option alters the apparent distance between the object and its shadow, for example:
Shadow color	The color of the shadow. The shadow color will not change dynamically with runtime conditions.
[Effects] Raised	Select this option to display the object as a raised three dimensional solid, for example:
Depth	The distance (in pixels) that the sides of the object extend out from the raised surface. This option alters the apparent distance from the raised surface down to your graphics page, for example:
Highlight color	The color of the directly illuminated "edges" of the object.
Lowlight color	The color of the "edges" of the object that are in shadow.
[Effects] Lowered	Select this option to display the object as if it is actually lower than your graphics page, for example:
Depth	The distance (in pixels) that the sides of the object extend out from the lowered surface. This option alters the apparent distance from the lowered surface up to your graphics page, for example:
Highlight color	The color of the directly illuminated "edges" of the object.
Lowlight color	The color of the "edges" of the object that are in shadow.
[Effects] Embossed	Select this option to display the object as if it has been embossed on your graphics page, for example:
Depth	The distance (in pixels) that the embossed surface is lowered. This option alters the apparent distance from the embossed surface up to your graphics page, for example:
Highlight color	The color of the right and lower edges of the object.
Lowlight color	The color of the left and upper edges of the object.

Click Apply or OK to save your changes, or Cancel to exit. To define further properties for the object, click the relevant tabs.