Operation Manual

316 Lines, Shapes, and Effects

Look for the cursor changing as you hover over the red circles' nodes or wire

frame.

rotation

X and Y

rotation

Transform about your 3D objects' axes instead of your pages' axes

by holding the Ctrl key down as you transform.

You can also adjust the angle and elevation of each "active" light on the page by

dragging the light pointer to a position which simulates a light source.

To add dimensionality:

1. Select an object and click the

Instant 3D button from the Tools

toolbar's Effects flyout. The object immediately adopts 3D

characteristics with a red orbit circle displayed in the object's

foreground.

2. Click a 3D effect category from the first drop-down menu on the 3D

context toolbar; the bar's options change dynamically according to the

category currently selected. See the online Help for more details.

To switch off 3D effects:

• Click the Remove 3D button on the context toolbar.

To edit base properties of a 3D object:

• Select the 3D object, then click the Edit Base Object button at the

bottom right-hand corner of the 3D object.

The original object's shape is shown, allowing its selection handles to be

manipulated for resizing and rotating.