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Chapter 7

Changing Object Properties

To create or remove a shadow for an object:

1

Select the object you want to modify.

2

In the Graphic Inspector, select the Shadow checkbox to add a shadow to the object.

Deselect the Shadow checkbox to make the shadow go away.

3

Set the angle for the shadow using the Angle wheel.

4

Adjust the shadow offset by typing a number in the Offset box.

A high shadow offset value makes an object’s shadow appear longer and slightly

separated from the object.

5

Set the shadow blur by typing a number in the Blur box.

A high blur value makes the object’s shadow appear more diffuse; a low value gives

the shadow more sharply defined edges.

6

Set the shadow opacity by typing a number in the Opacity box. (Shadow opacity is

separate from object opacity, which is set using the Opacity slider at the bottom of

the Graphic Inspector.)

7

To change the color for the shadow, click the color well and select a color.

Change the shadow
color in the color well.

Select the checkbox to add a
shadow to a selected object.

Change the angle of the
shadow with the Angle
wheel.

Offset, Blur, and Opacity
fields can change the look
of the shadow.

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