Adding three-dimensional effects to objects

You can create the illusion of three-dimensional depth in CorelDRAW objects by adding contour, perspective, extrusion, or drop shadow effects.

In this section, you’ll learn about

•contouring objects

•applying perspective to objects

•creating vector extrusions

•creating drop shadows

Contouring objects

You can contour an object to create a series of concentric lines that progress to the inside or outside of the object. CorelDRAW also lets you set the number and distance of the contour lines.

After contouring an object, you can copy or clone its contour settings to another object.

You can also change the colors of the fill between the contour lines and the contour outlines themselves. You can set a color progression in the contour effect, where one color blends into another. The color progression can follow a straight, clockwise, or counterclockwise path through the color range of your choice.

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A center contour has been applied to the above object. The number of contour lines, as well as the distance between lines, can be changed.

An outside contour has been applied to the above object. Note that an outside contour projects from the outside edge of the object.

To contour an object

1Open the Interactive tools flyout , and click the Interactive contour tool .

2Click an object or a set of grouped objects, and drag the start handle toward the center to create an inside contour.

3Move the object slider to change the number of contour steps.

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You can also

Specify the number of contour lines	Click the Inside button		on the property
	bar, and type a value in the Contour steps
	box on the property bar.
Specify the distance between contour lines	Type a value in the Contour offset box on
	the property bar.
Accelerate contour line progression	Click the Object and color acceleration
	button	on the property bar, and move the
	object slider.

You can create an outside contour by dragging the start handle away from the center.

To copy or clone a contour

1Select the object you want to contour.

2Click Effects and click one of the following:

•Copy effect ` Contour from

•Clone effect ` Contour from

3Click a contour object.

You can also use the Eyedropper tool to copy a contour. For more information, see “To copy effects from one object to another object” on page 80.

To set the fill color for a contour object

1Open the Interactive tools flyout , and click the Interactive contour tool .

2Select a contour object.

3Open the Fill color picker on the property bar, and click a color.

If the original object has a fountain fill, a second color picker displays.

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