Operation Manual

310 Lines, Shapes, and Effects
Using 3D filter effects
3D filter effects go beyond 2D filter effects (such as shadow, glow, bevel, and
emboss effects) to create the impression of a textured surface on the object itself.
You can use the Filter Effects dialog to apply one or more effects to the same
object. Keep in mind 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 offers a gallery full of pre-defined mixed 2D
and 3D effects, using various settings.
There you’ll see a variety
of remarkable 3D surface
and texture presets in
various categories (Presets
- Default, Presets - Fun,
Presets - Materials, and
Texture). The Presets -
Materials category offers
realistic effects such as
Glass, Metallic, Wood, etc.
Click any thumbnail to
apply it to the selected
object. Assuming the
object has some color on it
to start with, you’ll see an
instant result!
Alternatively, you can customize a Styles tab preset, or apply one or more
specific effects from scratch, by using Filter Effects.