Datasheet

166 Fill, Lines, Colours, and Transparency
category.
To apply gradient or bitmap transparency effects:
1. With your object selected, go to the Transparency tab.
2. For gradient or bitmap transparency, click the drop down arrow on
the
Gradient or Bitmap button, respectively. Select a
category from the flyout, then click a thumbnail in that category.
- or -
Drag the desired thumbnail from the gallery to an object.
3. The transparency is applied to the object(s).
Sometimes objects of a lighter colour will not display their
transparency clearly—ensure the transparency is applied correctly
by temporarily placing the object over a strong solid colour.
To apply gradient transparency with Transparency Tool:
1. Select an object.
2. Click
Transparency Tool on the Drawing toolbar.
3. Click and drag on the object to define the transparency path. The
object takes a simple linear transparency, grading from 100%
transparency to 0% transparency in the direction you drag.
You've freeform control over where the path starts and ends, and the
direction in which the path will be drawn. You can even click again to
redraw the path.