Operation Manual

Effects 131
• Blur specifies the amount of smoothing applied (in point size).
Larger blur sizes give the impression of broader, more gradual
changes in height.
• Depth specifies how steep the changes in depth appear (in
point size).
• The
button is normally down, which links the two sliders so
that sharp changes in Depth are smoothed out by the Blur
parameter. To adjust the sliders independently, click the button
so it's up.
4. Check a 3D effect in the 3D Effects list which reflects the 3D effect
you can achieve.
Adding drop shadows
You can apply simple drop shadows by using the
Shadow Tool. When applied, the selected object
is given a sense of depth.
The
Shadow Tool offers freeform control of the
drop shadow effect. With its on-the-page control
nodes and supporting Shadow context toolbar, the
tool offers various adjustments such as Opacity, Blur,
and X and Y Shear. Nodes appear on the object for
fine control.