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To copy an object’s perspective effect

1 Select an object to which you want to apply a perspective effect.

Click Effects Copy effect Perspective from.

3 Select an object whose perspective effect you want to copy.

You can also use the Attributes eyedropper tool to copy a perspective effect. For more information, see “To copy effects from

one object to another” on page 219.

To adjust the perspective

In the toolbox, click the Shape tool

2 Select an object that has a perspective effect.

3 Drag a node to a new position.

You can also adjust the perspective by dragging one or both of the vanishing points.

To remove a perspective effect from an object

1 Select an object that has a perspective effect.

Click Effects Clear perspective.

Creating extrusions

You can make objects appear three-dimensional by creating extrusions. You can create extrusions by projecting points from an object and

joining them to create an illusion of three dimensions. CorelDRAW also lets you apply a vector extrusion to an object in a group.

After you create an extrusion, you can copy or clone its attributes to a selected object. Cloning and copying transfer the extrusion attributes

of an extruded object to another. However, the cloned extrusion settings cannot be edited independently from the master.

You can change an extruded form by rotating it and rounding its corners.

CorelDRAW also lets you remove a vector extrusion.

Bevels

Another way in which you can give an object a three-dimensional appearance is by applying a beveled edge to an extrusion. A bevel creates

the illusion that an object’s extruded edges are cut on an angle. You can specify the angle and depth values of the bevel to control the

effect.

You can create a bevel effect without extruding an object. For more information, see “Creating bevel effects” on page 367.

Extruded fills

You can apply fills to an entire extrusion or only to the extruded surfaces. You can cover each surface individually with the fill, or you can

drape the fill so that it blankets the entire object with no breaks to the pattern or texture.