Operation Manual

212 Applying Special Effects
Using 3D filter effects
3D filter effects go beyond 2D filter effects (shadows, bevel, emboss, etc.) to
create the impression of a textured surface on the object itself. Keep in mind is
that none of these 3D effects will "do" anything to an unfilled object—you’ll need
to have a fill there to see the difference they make!
The Studio’s Styles tab is a good place to begin experimenting with 3D filter
effects. Its multiple categories each offer a gallery full of predefined effects, using
various settings.
You’ll see a variety of remarkable
3D surface (Glass, Metal, Wood,
etc.) and texture presets in the
Instant Effects and Textures
categories, respectively. Click any
thumbnail to apply it to the
selected object. Assuming the
object has some colour on it to
start with, you’ll see an instant
result!
Alternatively, you can customize a preset, or apply one or more specific
effects from scratch, by choosing Filter Effects from the Drawing toolbar. If you
want to keep the effect for future, you can save it.