Operation Manual

Introduction
Although Draw does not match the functionality of leading drawing or picture editing programs, it is
capable of producing and editing 3D drawings and pictures. 3D objects can be created using one
of the following methods:
• Extrusion – creates a 3D shape.
• Rotation – creates a 3D scene.
• Conversion – creates a 3D scene.
• Ready-made 3D objects which are 3D scenes.
3D object types
3D shapes
A 3D shape is created when a 2D object or text from the Fontwork Gallery is turned into 3D using
extrusion with the Extrusion On/Off icon on the Drawing or 3D-Settings toolbars. The Status
bar displays Shape selected when this type of 3D object is selected.
A 3D shape can be viewed and edited in 2D mode by clicking on the Extrusion On/Off icon. To
switch back to 3D mode, click the Extrusion On/Off icon again.
Any changes you want to make to the 3D effects used for a 3D shape are carried out using the 3D-
Settings toolbar.
Note
The Extrusion On/Off icon only becomes available for use when you select a 2D
object, or a 3D object that has been extruded from a 2D object.
3D scenes
3D scenes are built from objects which have dimensions using x, y, and z coordinates. The Status
bar displays 3D scene selected when a 3D object is selected that has been created from a 2D
object using body rotation or conversion, or it is a ready-made 3D object that has been inserted
into your drawing.
When you create a 3D scene from a selection of more than one 2D object, a group is automatically
created. You can enter this 3D scene group so that you change the 3D effects and rotate the
individual 3D objects within the group.
To enter the group, go to Modify > Enter Group on the main menu bar, or press the F3 key, or
right-click on the group and select Enter Group from the context menu.
To exit the group after you have finished your changes, go to Modify > Exit Group on the main
menu bar, or use the Ctrl+F3 key combination, or right-click on the group and select Exit Group
from the context menu.
Note
You cannot ungroup into individual objects a 3D scene group that has been
created from a selection of 2D objects.
138 LibreOffice 4.3 Draw Guide