Datasheet

192 Applying Special Effects
Offset shadow
(showing control nodes)
Skewed offset shadow
(adjusted X Shear)
Once you’ve created a basic shadow, you can further edit it as
needed using the Filter Effects dialog.
Applying drop shadows
1. Click the Shadow Tool on the Drawing toolbar. You'll notice
control nodes appear which allow adjustment as described in the
annotated illustration above.
2. Drag across the object to create a drop shadow (note additional nodes
being created).
3. Change blur, opacity, or shear accordingly with nodes (or via the
displayed context toolbar).