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3. On the SHADOW Tool InfoBar, drag either the transparency slider or type a
value into the text box on the right.
Changing the shadow profile
After applying a shadow, you can change how the shadow transparency changes
across the blur. You can have a linear transition (which is the default profile and
usually gives the most realistic results) or a profiled transition.
To change the shadow profile:
1. Create the shadow.
2. In the SHADOW Tool, click PROFILE. This opens the PROFILE dialog box.
3. You can either select a pre-defined profile from the dropdown list or drag the
sliders to create a custom profile. The top option in the dropdown list (the
straight line) creates a linear transition.
Changing the shadow color or fill effect
After applying a shadow to an object, you can change the shadow's color or fill effect.
You can apply any of MAGIX Page & Layout Designer 2013's color effects including
multi-stage fills.
How to change the shadow color:
For more on colors and the Color Line refer to Color handling (on page 159).
• The easiest way is to drag & drop a color from the Color Line onto the shadow
(make sure you drop the color onto the shadow and not the object).
• Alternatively, this method is slightly more complex, but you have full control over
the color:
1. Select the shadow using the
SELECTOR Tool (make sure you select the
shadow and not the object).
2. Use the
COLOR EDITOR to edit the color.
Converting shadows to shapes
You can convert a shadow into a group containing the shadow and the object (or
objects) casting the shadow. The shadow is converted to a simple shape and, after
ungrouping, can be edited. Note that after converting a shadow to a shape, you
cannot use the
SHADOW Tool to edit it, as it is no longer a shadow.