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310 Shadows

1. Select the object.
2. Choose the SHADOW Tool.
3. Select the WALL, FLOOR OR GLOW button on the
SHADOW Tool InfoBar.
4. You can drag the shadow away from or towards the
object to create more or less distance between the
object and the imaginary wall.

Alternatively to create a wall shadow you can:

1. Select the object.
2. Choose the SHADOW Tool.
3. Drag from the center of the object in the direction of the shadow.

Blur the edges of the shadow
This changes the size of the shadow. A small
blur gives the effect of a sharp light source, a
large blur, a diffused or distant light source. It
is recommended that shadows are always
blurred slightly as this is more realistic.

To blur the shadow edge:

1. Select the object
2. Choose the SHADOW Tool.
3. On the SHADOW Tool InfoBar either drag the blur slider or type a value into the text
box on the right.

Change the transparency of the shadow

A semi-transparent shadow is more
realistic than a solid shadow. But you can
change the transparency level of the
shadow to suit your needs.

To change the transparency:

1. Select the object