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Bevel direction
Bevels can be inside the object or outside. Outside bevels make objects larger; inside
bevels do not change the object size.
To change bevel direction:

1. Select the object.
2. Click either the INNER or OUTER button.

Changing the bevel light source
The bevel effect is created by a light shining across the object and highlighting the shape
(profile) of the bevel. You can change the direction and height of the light and its strength
(the contrast).
Changing the light angle (horizontal direction):

1. Select the object.
2. Drag the arrowhead to change the position of the light source.
You cannot move the center of the arrow, only the arrowhead.

For precise angles, select LIGHT ANGLE from the SLIDER TYPE list. Then drag the slider or
type into the text box.

If you have several beveled objects selected, light angle changes all bevels. Dragging
the arrow changes just the bevel (or bevels) to which the arrow refers.

Changing the light strength (contrast)
To change the light strength:

1. Select the object.
2. Select CONTRAST from the SLIDER TYPE list. Then drag the slider or type into the text
box.

If you have several beveled objects selected, any changes apply to all the bevels. The
colors used in the bevel affect the contrast. For example, strong (saturated) colors
require more contrast than weak colors to get the same effect. For best results, you will
probably have to adjust the contrast for each object.