The Block Shadow tool in CorelDRAW lets you add solid shadows to objects and text. Unlike drop shadows and extrusions, block shadows consist of simple lines, which makes them ideal for screen printing and sign making.
The Block Shadow tool is located on the Interactive tool flyout.
You can remove block shadows from objects at any time.
To add a block shadow |
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1 . | In the toolbox, click the Block Shadow tool |
2 . | Click the object, and drag in the direction you want until the block shadow is the size you want. |
You can’t add a block shadow to a bitmap which has been shaped by an envelope.
To edit a block shadow |
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1 . | Using the Block Shadow tool |
2 . | Perform any of the tasks from the following table. |
Type a value in the Depth box.
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Type a value in the Direction box.
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Choose a color from the Block shadow color picker on the property bar.
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Click the Remove holes button
Top: A block shadow with holes. Bottom: The same block shadow with the holes removed. |
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On the property bar, click the Generate from object outline button
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On the property bar, click the Generate from object outline button
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To set printing and exporting options for block shadows |
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1 . | Using the Block Shadow tool |
2 . | Perform any of the tasks from the following table. |
Click the Overprint block shadow button
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Click the Simplify button
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To remove a block shadow |
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1 . | Using the Block Shadow tool, click the block shadow. |
2 . | Click the Clear block shadow button |
The features documented in the Help are available in the full version of CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2020. Some features may not be available in this version of the product.