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Before you apply additional effects, such as
the Bevel effect, to the object, click the
Pick tool, click the contoured object, and
click Arrange ` Break contour group
apart. The contour effect must be
separated from the object before another
effect can be applied.You can use the Contour tool to create a 3D effect.Bevel effect
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You can use the Bevel effect to apply another
3D effect to an object or text. The Bevel effect
makes your text stand out on the sign and
helps draw attention to it.
Give it a try
1 Select an object or text.
2 Click Effects ` Bevel.
3 Experiment with the different bevel effect
settings in the Bevel docker.
Drop Shadow tool
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The Drop shadow tool produces one of the
most powerful effects in CorelDRAW Graphics
Suite and is widely used in the sign-making
industry.This tool lets you add a realistic shadow effect
to a selected object, creating the illusion that
the object is floating above the sign.The Drop shadow tool creates a realistic shadow
effect.Give it a try
1 Select an object or text.
2 In the toolbox, click the Drop shadow
tool.
3 On the property bar, choose a preset, and
experiment with the settings to adjust the
size, color, and other properties of the drop
shadow.To adjust the drop shadow interactively,
drag one of the square interactive handles.To change the color of the drop shadow,
drag a color from the default or custom
color palette to one of the interactive
handles. This approach is particularly
useful when you want to match a color in
your design.If you have a light-colored drop shadow on
a dark background, choose Normal from