Applying distortion effects

You can apply three types of distortion effects to shape objects.

After you distort an object, you can change the effect by altering the center of distortion. This point is identified by a diamond-shaped handle, around which a distortion appears. It is similar to a mathematical compass, where the pencil moves around a stationary point. You can place the center of distortion anywhere in the drawing window, or choose to center it in the middle of an object so that the distortion is distributed evenly and the shape of the object changes in relation to its center.

You can create an even more dramatic effect by applying a new distortion to an already distorted object. You don’t lose the effect of the original distortion if, for example, you apply a zipper distortion on top of a twister distortion. The Corel DESIGNER application also lets you remove and copy distortion effects.

To distort an object

1 .	In the toolbox, click the Distort tool .

You can reapply the effects to distorted objects.

You can center a distortion by clicking the Center distortion button on the property bar.

You can use the interactive vector controls to edit a distortion effect. Left: Zipper effect applied to circle. Right: Zipper effects with higher frequency (more spikes) applied.

To remove a distortion

2 .	Click Effects Clear distortion.

Removing a distortion this way clears the most recent distortion you’ve applied.

You can also remove a distortion from a selected object by clicking the Clear distortion button on the property bar.

To copy a distortion

2 .	Click Effects Copy effect Distortion from.

You can also use the Eyedropper tool to copy the effect. For more information, see To copy effects from one object to another.

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