Datasheet

Fill, Lines, Colours, and Transparency 165
Transparency can also be applied along a custom drawn transparency path using
the Transparency Tool, in the same way as the equivalent fill path (see p. 156).
Transparency paths are easily editable.
Transparency effects are applied locally to each object. Applying
different transparency effects won't alter the object's fill settings as
such, but may significantly alter a fill's actual appearance.
Applying transparency effects
There are two ways to apply transparency effects, i.e. via the:
• Transparency tab
• Transparency Tool
Let’s check out the Transparency
tab. As with the Swatch tab, there are
galleries for both gradient and
bitmap transparencies.
Gradient transparency galleries
include Linear (opposite), Radial,
Ellipse, Conical, Plasma, Square,
Three Points and Four Points,
ranging from clear to opaque.
The Bitmap transparency gallery
hosts texture maps based on the
Swatch tab's selection of bitmaps.
Each preset’s tooltip identifies its