User Guide

Chapter 4: Drawing And Vector Effects
To change the shape of extruded objects:
When an extruded object is not in edit mode, you can resize and reshape it like other two-
dimensional vector objects:
Drag a handle on the bounding box to resize the object.
Place the object in Freeform mode to skew the object.
Use the Scale command or Properties bar to resize the object.
In addition to these two-dimensional editing functions, extruded objects have unique, three-
dimensional properties. When an object is in extrusion edit mode, you can make it thicker, wider, or
taller, and Canvas redraws the object to account for lighting changes.
To change the color of extruded objects:
When you extrude a vector object, Canvas uses combinations of a solid-color fill ink, shades of gray,
and the light-source color to create a three-dimensional appearance.
In the Extrude palette or the Properties bar, apply solid fill inks and change the color of the light
source.
When you change colors, Canvas redraws the object to show the interaction of the new colors with
the object’s shape and shading.
To rotate extruded objects:
You can rotate extruded objects in several ways:
Click the rotation buttons on the Extrude palette or Properties bar.
Enter values in the Rotation Angles text boxes in the expanded Extrude palette.
Rotate and scale extruded objects interactively.
To rotate and scale an extruded object, the object can either be selected or in extrusion edit mode.
To place an extruded object in edit mode:
Double-click the extruded object with the Selection tool.
To rotate an extruded object interactively:
When you first apply the Extrude effect, the object might appear flat if it is facing you (with the Z axis
pointing directly at you).
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