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Mapping Angle
(Image and Gradient Modes only) This control rotates the image or gradient on the Z-axis.
Mapping Size
(Image and Gradient Modes only) This control scales the image or gradient.
Mapping Aspect
(Image and Gradient Modes only) This control vertically stretches or shrinks the image
or gradient.
Mapping Level
(Image and Gradient Modes only) The Mapping Level menu is used to select how the image is
mapped to the text.
 Full Image: Applies the entire image to the text.
 Text: Applies the image to fit the entire set of text.
 Line: Applies the image per line of text.
 Word: Applies the image per each word of text.
 Character: Applies the image per individual character.
Softness X and Y
These sliders control the softness of the text outline used to create the shading element.
Control is provided for the X- and Y-axis independently.
Apply Softness to Fill Color
Selecting this checkbox will cause blur (softness) to be applied to the shading element. The
effect is best seen when applied to a shading element using an external image.
Softness Glow
This slider will apply a glow to the softened portion of the shading element.
Softness Blend
This slider controls the amount that the result of the softness control is blended back with the
original. It can be used to tone down the result of the soften operation.
Priority Back/Front
Only enabled when the Sort By menu is set to Priority, this slider overrides the priority setting
and determines the layer’s order for the shading elements. Slide the control to the right to bring
an element closer to the front. Move it to the left to tuck one shading element behind another.
Offset X, Y, and Z
These controls are used to apply offset from the text’s global center (as set in the Layout tab) for
the shading elements. A value of X0.0, Y0.1 in the coordinate controls would place the shading
element centered with 10 percent of the image further down the screen along the Y-axis.
Positive values in the Z-Offset slider control will push the center further away from the camera,
while positive values will bring it closer to the camera.
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