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Changing the light elevation (vertical angle)
This lets you move the light anywhere from immediately above the object (90º) to the
side of the object (0º).
1. Select the object.
2. Select LIGHT ELEVATION from the SLIDER TYPE list. Then drag the slider or type into
the text box.

For rounded bevels we recommend a light elevation of 30º. At this angle the bevel blends
smoothly with the object.

Changing the bevel size
How to change the bevel size:

1. Select the object.
2. Drag any of the outside arrows to enlarge the bevel.

Alternatively:
1. Select the object.
2. From the SLIDER TYPE list choose SIZE.
3. Either drag the slider or type a value into the text box.

Changing the bevel shape
1. Select the object
2. Choose the BEVEL Tool.
3. Choose the bevel shape you want from the BEVEL TYPE list.

Changing the bevel color or fill effect
After applying a bevel to an object, you can change the bevel's color or fill effect. You can
apply any of Xara Designer Pro X's color effects including multi-stage fills.

For more on colors and the Color Line, refer to Color handling (on page 189).

How to change the bevel color: