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Adding 3D effects to objects
You can create the illusion of three-dimensional (3D) depth in objects by adding contour, perspective, extrusion, bevel, or drop shadow
effects.
This section contains the following topics:
• “Contouring objects” (page 341)
• “Applying perspective to objects” (page 344)
• “Creating extrusions” (page 345)
• “Creating bevel effects” (page 349)
• “Creating drop shadows” (page 351)
• “Blending objects” (page 354)
Contouring objects
You can contour an object to create a series of concentric lines that progress to the inside or outside of the object. Corel DESIGNER also lets
you set the number and distance of the contour lines.
In addition to creating interesting 3D effects, you can use contours to create cuttable outlines for output to devices such as plotters,
engraving machines, and vinyl cutters.
After contouring an object, you can copy or clone its contour settings to another object. With cloning, any changes you make to the master
object are automatically applied to its clones. You can also change the colors of the fill between the contour lines and the contour outlines
themselves. You can set a color progression in the contour effect, where one color blends into another. The color progression can follow a
straight, clockwise, or counterclockwise path through the color range of your choice.
You can also choose how contour corners appear. For example, you can use pointed or rounded corners, or you can bevel (square off) sharp
contour corners.
You can separate an object from its contour lines.