Shadow options
Shadow type Select Object to create a vector object shadow. Select
Image to create a paint object shadow. A vector shadow has a hard
edge and can be edited like any vector object. An image shadow can
be softened using the Gaussian Blur option and can be edited like any
paint object.
Shadow Color Select the color to apply to the shadow object from
the color palette.
Offset You can specify the location of the shadow relative to the
original object. Enter the distance and angular direction to offset the
shadow in the first text boxes, or enter the horizontal and vertical dis-
tances to offset the shadow in the second text boxes.
Image Options These options are available when Image is
selected. You can specify the amount of blur in the Gaussian Blur
box. Select the color mode of the paint object from the Mode menu.
Set the image resolution in the Res box. To apply anti-aliasing,
select an option from the menu.
Size The value shows the amount of memory required for the paint
object based on the current Image Options settings.
Binding groups
The Bind Group command in the Effects menu lets you align a group
of objects to the path of a vector object, such as a curve or polygon.
To use the Bind Group command, you must select an object group (a
set of vector objects that have been united with the Group command
in the Object menu).
To bind an object group
1
Select the object group that you want to bind to a path and
select the path to which you want to bind the object group. Both the
object group and the path must be selected.
2
Choose Effects > Bind Group.
Using the Transform palette
You can use the Transform palette to move, scale, rotate, and skew
selected objects. You can keep the palette open for easy editing and
positioning of objects.