User Guide

Chapter 7: Sprite Technology
Applying an effect
Because many types of filters and adjustments can be applied through SpriteEffects, general
procedures are given here. You can locate specific information for effects commands by looking up
the commands in the index. When a vector or text object is selected, the SpriteEffects icon and
SpriteEffects menu appear in the Properties bar.
To apply an effect:
1. Select an object or a lens.
2. Do one of the following:
In the Properties bar, select an effect from the SpriteEffects drop-down list.
Choose Object | SpriteEffects | Add an Effect, then select an effect.
In the SpriteEffects palette, click the New Effect icon, select an effect from the drop-down
list, then click OK.
3. If a dialog box appears, select the settings you want to use, then click OK.
You can apply multiple effects by repeating this task as many times as necessary.
Using plug-in filters with SpriteEffects
You can also use Plug-in filters with SpriteEffects. Plug-ins must be Adobe Photoshop 4.0. compatible
and also support Photoshop Actions.
Plug-ins can be installed by copying them to the Plug-ins folder in the Canvas Tools folder. For
information on settings and options for a plug-in, refer to the documentation from the manufacturer.
Effects commands in the Image | Filter and Image | Adjust submenus are available for
traditional image editing. These commands are not available when other types of objects are
selected.
Using the SpriteEffects palette
The SpriteEffects palette is the control center for applying effects, creating lenses, and editing
effects on objects. All SpriteEffects features are available in the palette, except Attach and Detach,
651