Ulead COOL 3D Bevel Plug-in
Ulead COOL 3D Bevel Plug-in: Frame

Ulead COOL 3D has a number of plug-ins that are grouped under the category of Bevel Plug-ins. The bevel is the edge or three-dimensional shape of the text. Most simply, a bevel can be rounded or angular. More interesting effects can be achieved by outlining a text and twisting the bevel, for example.

In all cases, a special bevel effect can be applied by clicking the Bevel item under Object Style. This expands a list displaying all of the Bevel plug-ins installed on your computer. Select a plug-in (e.g. Facet). A number of interesting examples of the effect appear in the EasyPalette. Double-click a thumbnail to apply the plug-in to your own text.

To customize the effect, use the drop-down list at the lower right labeled Bevel Mode. This is found on the Attribute Toolbar along the bottom of the program. If it is not visible, click the View menu and make sure this toolbar is selected.

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The Frame effect at a glance

Putting a frame around your text

Advanced techniques


Outline effect at a glance
The Frame effect at a glance

Select a plug-in from the menu. Click the scroll bar on the right to view all of the various attributes.

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Click the attributes to learn more about each item.


Putting a Frame around your text

The easiest way to use an effect in Ulead COOL 3D is to select the effect you want, visually browse the many examples of the effect in the EasyPalette, and select one to use with your custom text message.

1.	Click the Object Style: Bevel folder in the EasyPalette (on the left).

2.	Select the Frame item.

3.	Double-click one of the preset examples to the right.

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Drag-and-drop a preset onto your title.

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Advanced techniques

Using multiple key frame controls


Advanced techniques

1.	Click the Object Style: Bevel folder in the Easy Palette.

2.	In the Bevel Mode box, select Frame.

3.	The Attribute Toolbar changes to reveal the various parameters that can be adjusted. Use the scroll button on the left to display more options.

4.	Deselect the Use Front check box and click one of the Back buttons to change the text on the back of the frame.

NOTE: Changing the back text changes the whole text. Use the Keyframes control and the Back button to change the text as the frame rotates. Please use the samples in the EasyPalette for examples.

5.	When you have created an effect that you like, you can click the Add button to save your settings to the EasyPalette.

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Using multiple key frame controls


Extrusion

Determines the height that the text or frame extends beyond its middle layer, depending on the selected target bevel control ( [image] ). A minimum value of 0 will leave the text or frame flat, while a maximum value of 32,767 will produce an extremely thick text or frame. 100 is the default value.

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Ulead COOL 3D Bevel Plug-in: Frame


Weight

Increases or decreases the intensity of the bevel settings for either the text or the frame, depending on the selected target bevel control ( [image] ). If the Adjust Text Bevel is selected, the Weight option allows you to adjust the intensity of the text bevel. If the Frame Bevel Control is selected, Weight adjusts the intensity of the frame bevel. The overall effect is also dependent on the choice of the Frame Bevel style or the Text Bevel style on the Attribute Toolbar.

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Ulead COOL 3D Bevel Plug-in: Frame


Border

Adjusts how much you want to extend the bevel over the text or the frame surface, depending on the selected target bevel control ( [image] ). The overall effect also depends on the choice of the Frame Bevel style or the Text Bevel style on the Attribute Toolbar.

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Ulead COOL 3D Bevel Plug-in: Frame


Depth

Adjusts how much you want to stretch the bevel of either the text or the frame, depending on the selected target bevel control ( [image] ). The overall effect also depends on the choice of the Frame Bevel style or the Text Bevel style on the Attribute Toolbar.

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Ulead COOL 3D Bevel Plug-in: Frame


Precision

Adjusts the smoothness of the bevel on either the frame or the text surface, depending on the selected target bevel control ( [image] ). Value ranges from 0 to 9. The higher the value, the smoother the bevel appears. Keep in mind that higher precision results in slower rendition of the image. Default precision value is set at 3.

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Ulead COOL 3D Bevel Plug-in: Frame


Target

Separate target buttons for Frame (F) and Text (T) are used to adjust bevel attributes for each. Only one button may be toggled at a time. Once you have selected either frame or text, you can change the contents accordingly by using the Back buttons. Make sure you deselect the Use Front check box to modify the text.

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Ulead COOL 3D Bevel Plug-in: Frame


Back

Allows you to import a shape (*.EMF or *.WMF) to the other side of your 3D board or enter a new text message  A dialog box of your active title then opens, prompting you to browse and select a file or enter some text.

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Ulead COOL 3D Bevel Plug-in: Frame


Text Bevel
Text

Allows you to create a new title for the text on the other side of the pegged 3D board. The Text Entry dialog box of your active title then opens, prompting you to type your new text.

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Ulead COOL 3D Bevel Plug-in: Frame


Import Graphic

Click this button to select a graphic shape (Windows *.EMF or *.WMF file) for the content on the back side.
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Ulead COOL 3D Bevel Plug-in: Frame


Use Front

When this box is selected, the original text will be applied to both sides of the frame. If you want to use a different message on the back side when the frame rotates, select this box, then go to the Object item and enter a new title or select an object.

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Ulead COOL 3D Bevel Plug-in: Frame


Flip Text

Flips the back face text upside down.

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Ulead COOL 3D Bevel Plug-in: Frame


Board Bevel
Frame Bevel

Select the type of beveled edge you want for the frame.

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Selecting bevel style

Ulead COOL 3D Bevel Plug-in: Frame


Text Bevel

Select a type of beveled edge for the text (or shape object).

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Selecting bevel style

Ulead COOL 3D Bevel Plug-in: Frame


Extra Width
Frame Width

Adjusts how much you want to extend the width of the frame, left and right. Type a value between 0 and 100.

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Ulead COOL 3D Bevel Plug-in: Frame


Extra Height
Frame Height

Adjusts how much you want to extend the height of the frame, top and bottom. Type a value between 0 and 100.

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Ulead COOL 3D Bevel Plug-in: Frame


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