Transforming and Distorting Objects > Adding special effects to objects > Embossing an object |
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Embossing an object
Use Emboss to create a three-dimensional effect in which the edges of an object are raised or lowered so the object appears to be embossed into the background. Applying the Emboss Xtra creates multiple objects much like blending or smudging.
You can only emboss closed paths with a Basic, Gradient, or Pattern fill.
To emboss a selected object:
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Do one of the following: |
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Choose Xtras > Create > Emboss. |
Note: To apply the effect without opening the dialog box, hold down Control (Windows) or Command (Macintosh), and click the Emboss button. |
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Choose Window > Toolbars > Xtra Operations to display the Xtra Operations toolbar and click the Emboss button.
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In the Emboss dialog box, click a button at the top to choose an effect: Emboss, Deboss, Chisel, Ridge, or Quilt. |
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From the Vary list, choose an option to specify the relief and how an object's colors create highlight and shadow: |
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Contrast specifies a tint of the path's original colors for the highlight and percentages of black combined with the path's original color for the shadow. |
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Colors specifies colors using the Highlight and Shadow color wells. |
The Emboss Xtra creates incremental colors to achieve an effect. Applying the effect to objects with spot, Hexachrome, or RGB colors yields incremental CMYK process colors. |
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For Depth, enter a value up to 72 or drag the slider between 1 and 20 to control the distance by which the effect is raised or impressed. |
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For Angle, enter a value or drag the dial to set the angle for the light source. Angle affects the direction of the highlight and shadow. |
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Select Soft Edge to blend the relief for the Emboss or Deboss effect. |
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Click Apply to preview the effect, or click OK to apply the effect and close the dialog box. |
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