CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X6 Guidebook

Chapter 13: Sign Making | 175

the Transparency operation list box on

the property bar to make the shadow stand

out more.

To separate the drop shadow from the

object or text, select the drop shadow, and

click Arrange ` Break drop shadow

group apart.

Interactive Fill tool
CorelDRAW and Corel PHOTO-PAINT

Using the Interactive fill tool is a convenient
way to create color transitions across an object
or text.

Give it a try

1 Select an object or text.

In Corel PHOTO-PAINT, click the Lock

transparency button in the Objects

docker to constrain the gradient fill to the

selected object.

2 In the toolbox, click the Interactive fill
tool.

3 Drag across the text or object to apply a
color gradient.

4 Experiment with the options on the
property bar to change the gradient type,
color, size, or direction.

To constrain the gradient direction to 15-

degree angles, hold down Ctrl while

dragging.

To change the start and end colors of the

gradient, drag colors from the color palette

to the square interactive handles. To add

transition colors, drag colors from the color

palette anywhere on the dotted line

between the interactive handles.

The Interactive fill tool creates color transitions across

an object.

You can add transition colors by dragging colors from

the color palette to the dotted line.

Eraser tool

CorelDRAW and Corel PHOTO-PAINT

The Eraser tool is great for erasing areas of a

design when you don’t need to be very precise.

For example, you can create various effects by

duplicating text and partially erasing the

duplicate to reveal the original text

underneath.

Give it a try

1 Create a text object by using a thick font

such as Impact.