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Changing the light strength (contrast)
To change the light strength:
1.
Select the object.
2.
Select Contrast from the Slider type list. Then drag the slider or type into the text box.
If you have several beveled objects selected, any changes apply to all the bevels. The colors used in the
bevel affect the contrast. For example, strong (saturated) colors require more contrast than weak colors
to get the same effect. For best results, you will probably have to adjust the contrast for each object.
Changing the light elevation (vertical angle)
This lets you move the light anywhere from immediately above the object (90º) to the side of the
object (0º).
1.
Select the object.
2.
Select Light elevation from the Slider type list. Then drag the slider or type into the text box.
For rounded bevels we recommend a light elevation of 30º. At this angle the bevel blends smoothly
with the object.
Changing the bevel size
How to change the bevel size:
1.
Select the object.
2.
Drag any of the outside arrows to enlarge the bevel.
Alternatively:
1.
Select the object.
2.
From the Slider type list choose Size.
3.
Either drag the slider or type a value into the text box.
Changing the bevel shape
1.
Select the object
2.
Choose the Bevel Tool.
3.
Choose the bevel shape you want from the Bevel type list.
Changing the bevel color or fill effect
After applying a bevel to an object, you can change the bevel's color or fill effect. You can apply any of
Web Designer MX Premium's color effects including multi-stage fills.
For more on colors and the Color Line, refer to Color handling
.
How to change the bevel color:

The easiest way is to drag-and-drop a color from the Color Line onto the bevel (make sure you
drop the color onto the bevel and not the object.)
Alternatively, this method is slightly more complex but you have full control over the color:
1.
Select the bevel using the Selector Tool (make sure you select the bevel and not the object.)
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